Sunway Microbiome Centre
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Overview
Sunway Microbiome Centre focuses primarily on the research of microbiota in health and disease. We collaborate nationally and internationally with researchers across multiple disciplines to advance microbiome research to unravel how naturally existing microbial species in the digestive system influence the occurrence and progression of a variety of human illnesses and diseases.
Vision and Mission
Advancing microbiome research for better health, innovation, and sustainability.
Research (ongoing)
- Understanding the molecular determinants of virulence and antigenicity of pathogenic viruses, namely enterovirus 71 (EV-A71) and dengue virus
- Understanding the immune responses of viral pathogens to novel vaccines — synthetic peptide-based and live attenuated
- Designing anti-viral strategies, namely antivirals and antiviral peptides against EV-A71 and dengue
- Exploring the future development of therapeutics based on microRNAs in viral and bacterial diseases
- Advancing the development of DNA vaccines against antibiotic resistant bacteria
