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Medical Microbiology Research

Universiti Teknologi MARA

Universiti Teknologi MARA(UTM)

Main Areas of Interest

The main research areas of our group are:

Necrobiome community structure and soil chemistry profiles associated with penguin carcasses and its correlation with bone density under Antarctica climate.
Geographical mapping of emerging tick-borne pathogens in peninsular Malaysia.
Isolation and identification of variegated squirrel bornavirus in Malaysia.
Forensic Entomology

Techniques You Will Learn

Experimental techniques you will learn during your program here:

Detection of RNA VSBV-1 by RT-qPCR

Western Blot

Growing VSBV-1 in Cell Cultures

Multiplex Immunoassay

Animal Model for experiment

Histopathology&Immunohistochemistry (IHC)

Genotyping Analysis

Collection of ectoparasites

Tick-borne borne pathogen identification using polymerase chain reaction (PCR)

Forensic Entomology (identification and isolation of forensically important mosquitoes, experimental set ups and all related forensic entomology procedures)

Modules

6-12 weeks curriculum

Upon successful registration with us, the candidates will go through orientation and familiarization to adjust in the new environment. They will be assisted in finding the right accommodation and in settling down. One of our officers will guide them in registration and other formalities. We will meet up with the candidates and discuss all aspect of the research to be carried, objectives, timeline and expectations. We will make sure that the candidates fully understand and are comfortable with the project that they will carry out. On site trainings and workshops will be conducted for the candidates in order to carry out the research. Apart from these the candidates will also be going through safety training and biohazard handing.

We will also provide basic research design, methodology and ethics workshops. The candidates are given opportunity to carry out research project with help of assistance and guidance from our senior officers. There will be regular weekly discussion, presentations and knowledge sharing, where the candidates can join and share their experiences and findings. Weekly Individual meeting with candidates will be done in order to discuss and analyse their data, the achieved objectives, progress and any constrains faced by candidate.

Candidates will be able to join the academic and research activities open to the faculty members. We strongly encourage the candidate to take part in activities hosted by our research team or even by the Faculty, such as innovation competitions, research presentations, manuscript and grant writing, etc.

Upon completion of their training, candidates are expected to present their findings and experiences. Possible publication and presentation of their findings at conferences will be discussed. candidates will be guided in selecting future and carrier development paths and also in creating a professional network.

We strive to make this journey for the candidates a memorable and enlightening one by providing a conducive research environment enriched with experience.

Program Fee


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Who Can Apply

Candidates will be able to join the academic and research activities open to the faculty members.

Host Details

Host Name: Dr. Jamal Hussaini

Affiliation: Universiti Teknologi MARA

Address: Universiti Teknologi MARA; 47000 Sungai Buloh; Selangor; Malaysia

Website URL: https://www.uitm.edu.my/index.php/en/

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