AGTC Genomics and Universiti Malaya Research Facility Centre (RFaC) Explore Collaboration in Advanced Genomics

Genomic research helps scientists understand how differences in DNA influence health and disease. Studying Malaysia’s diverse populations can also generate evidence that better reflects the patients served by local clinicians, laying the groundwork for more informed approaches to diagnosis and care.

AGTC Genomics met with the Research Facility Centre (RFaC) at Universiti Malaya (UM) to explore how the two organisations could work together to support genomics research and clinical services in Malaysia.

The discussion focused on how next-generation sequencing and bioinformatics could support university researchers at each stage of a project, from study design and sample planning to data analysis and interpretation. Combining UM’s research expertise with AGTC Genomics’ laboratory and bioinformatics capabilities could help research teams design stronger studies and make better use of the data they generate.

The teams also explored opportunities to support clinical genomics services and to evaluate how findings from genomic research could inform patient care. This creates scope for collaboration across the university, laboratory and clinical teams as they assess which applications could address local healthcare needs.

AGTC Genomics thanks the Universiti Malaya RFaC team for the constructive discussion and looks forward to identifying projects that could broaden access to advanced genomics for researchers and clinicians in Malaysia.