Dept. ofInternal Medicine

Respiratory Medicine

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The specific areas covered under this research interest group include bronchial asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, bronchiectasis, pulmonary tuberculosis, pneumonia, sleep breathing disorders, lung cancer.  This interest group seeks collaboration with other universities, government agencies and industrial partners in these related fields.

Diabetology, Metabolic Bone

Description

This research interest group strives to advance in the research area strength as well as the application of treatment updates within the local context. This interest group seeks collaboration with other universities, government agencies and industrial partners in these related fields.

Cardiovascular and Cardiometabolic Disorder

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The Cardiovascular and Cardiometabolic Disorder research interest group believes a multi-disciplinary team is essential in tackling the epidemic of cardiovascular disease in the country. Sharing of resources, experiences, and expertise is invaluable in overcoming the shortcomings we face in tackling the epidemic, especially in a state like Sarawak. The research projects undertaken by this group currently involves: (1) using Machine learning and Artificial Neural Network in helping doctors treat or diagnose cardiovascular problems (2) epidemiology studies of cardiovascular diseases in developing countries including Rheumatic Heart Disease and (3) matching cardiovascular imaging with genetic biomarkers in prognosticating cardiovascular diseases.