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UTAR

Biobank

for iPSC

A team of dedicated research-
ers from the Faculty of Medi-
cine and Health Sciences
(FMHS) and UTAR Centre for
Stem Cell Research (CSCR)
have established a UTAR Bio-
bank for induced pluripotent

stem cells (iPSC) with the aim
to support and facilitate iPSC
research in Malaysia and
abroad, enable effective
research development and
establish linkages with both
the local and international
experts.

Led by FMHS Dean Emeritus
Project Leader : Prof Dr Cheong Soon Keng,
Emeritus Prof Dr Cheong Soon Keng the Biobank Team included
Members : FMHS Student Development
Assoc Prof Dr Leong Pooi Pooi and Industrial Training Deputy
Teh Hui Xin Dean Assoc Prof Dr Leong
Dr Erica Choon Pei Feng Pooi Pooi, FMHS Faculty Sci-
Dr Choo Kong Bung ence Laboratory Officer II Teh
Dr Alan Ong Han Kiat Hui Xin and Postdoctoral
Dr Teoh Hoon Koon Fellow Dr Erica Choon Pei
Feng. The IPSC lines are con-