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Explore our current initiatives and completed research efforts.

IMAP003A-2025

Development of specific test protocols for “Modern Claim” applications involving Natural- based / Herbal Products

This study is to develop standardized protocols for plant DNA sequencing and marker compound analysis to ensure accurate identification and quality control of herbal products.

  • Start: 20/05/2025
  • End: 19/05/2026
  • PI: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rozana Othman
  • Funding: MOHE - Industry Matching Program (IMaP)
Progress 0%

CORG002-2024

Herbal Remedies For Diabetes: Investigating Hypoglycaemic Potential And In -Vitro Herb-Drug Interactions

This study identifies common herbal remedies for diabetes in Klang Valley, analyzes their phytochemicals and antidiabetic activity, and investigates interactions with antidiabetic drugs using HPLC and LC-HRMS.

  • Start: 30/12/2024
  • End: 29/12/2027
  • PI: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Najihah Mohd Hashim
  • Funding: University Grant Research Program - Research Cluster
Progress 0%

IIRG002-2019

Towards a Unified Natural Products Library from Malaysia Mega-biodiversity

Create a diverse Malaysian natural product database from 500 traditional materials, develop standardized assays with high-throughput screening, validate compounds using advanced analytics, promote global research collaborations, and strengthen academia-industry partnerships.

Duration: 13/05/2019 – 13/10/2023

PI: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Najihah Mohd Hashim

Outcome: 6 ISI publications, 1 chapter in book, 12 human capital developments, 5 media articles, 1 website, and 3 societal engagement

Last Update: 26/08/2025