Research Centres

Our research centres are home to our innovative researchers who conduct research in four thrust areas.

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Centre for Cancer and Stem Cell Research

The Centre for Cancer and Stem Cell (CCR) conduct basic, translational, and clinical research — from fundamental research on the origins of cancer, to clinical trials that test promising discoveries, to development of novel therapies and prevention approaches to cancer.

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Centre for Environmental and Population Health

We pursue research in the application of data science to healthcare across the entire continuum from the environment, health of individuals, population, to the healthcare system itself.

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Centre for Transformative Nutrition and Health

The Centre for Transformative Nutrition and Health (CTNH) aims to contribute and build knowledge in the field of nutrition and health. We research nutrition-health relationships at various levels, to understand the complex ways in which diet and nutrition influence our health. The goal of CTNH is to transform nutrition through innovations to promote BETTER HEALTH.

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Centre for Translational Research

The science of clinical and public health research that investigates the potential implementation of laboratory discoveries in clinical practice through clinical research and public health innovations into health policies by community-based research aimed at the improvement of patient care and public health.

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Who We Are

The primary aim of IRDI is to serve as a platform to support all research activities at IMU.

Advancing One Health through Inclusive and Impactful Science

We are a mission‑driven, future‑ready research university advancing the One Health agenda—integrating human, animal, and ecosystem well‑being—through sustainable, transformative scholarship. Grounded in diversity, equity, and inclusion, we aim to catalyse global impact for the health of all.

Who We Are

The primary aim of IRDI is to serve as a platform to support all research activities at IMU.

Advancing One Health through Inclusive and Impactful Science

We are a mission‑driven, future‑ready research university advancing the One Health agenda—integrating human, animal, and ecosystem well‑being—through sustainable, transformative scholarship. Grounded in diversity, equity, and inclusion, we aim to catalyse global impact for the health of all.

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Our Research Impact

52% publications based on Journal Citation Reports list in Q1 and Q2 journals with total citation of 33762, 39136 and 28991; and H index of 78, 90 and 102 for years 2000-2022.
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Research Commercialisation

At IRDI, we drive research commercialisation by leveraging IMU’s expertise to deliver impactful solutions to industry, research community, and society.

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