Tissue Bank, Biomaterials & Reconstructive Sciences
Tissue Bank, Biomaterials & Reconstructive Sciences |
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| This cluster comprises of researchers dealing with biological and synthetic biomaterials, tissue engineering and stem cells, wound healing and scar, burn care, reconstructive microsurgical techniques and genetic research linked to cleft lip and palate. This cluster is linked to three major strengths in USM Health Campus namely the Tissue Bank, Reconstructive Sciences Department and Oncologic Orthopaedic Reconstructive Services which are the leading tertiary referral centres in the country. The research direction for the cluster include fundamental and applied research in the development of new or improved biomaterials and development of tissue scaffold suitable for stem cell technology/tissue engineering suitable for clinical use. To date we have successfully developed freeze-dried bone allograft & bone xenograft, bone substitute from coral and ceramic biological bone. Current research strength is the development of a range of chitosan derivatives based wound management products which have been developed in a GMP compliant facility, tested in a GLP certified RDDT laboratory in Australia and undergoing GCP compliant clinical trials. The mission is to focus on more intense research activities and broader collaboration in achieving quality and sustainability. | |
| Contact Person: Associate Professor Dr. Suzina Sheikh Ab Hamid School of Medical Sciences |
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suzina @ kb.usm.my |