Dr Tang Yin Quan

_{Programme Director, Biomedical Science}

Dr Tang trained at Johns Hopkins Medical School and held a postdoctoral fellowship at ICGEB Italy. He discovers anticancer and tumour-homing peptides using bioinformatics, and has filed a patent for a therapeutic anticancer peptide.

Dr Lai Zee Wei

_{Programme Director, Biotechnology}

Dr Lai works on fermentation technology and microbial bioprocessing, with a PhD in Industrial Biotechnology from UPM. Her projects span hyaluronic acid biosynthesis, lipase production from waste oil, and nanoemulsion delivery systems.

Dr Yeo Siok Koon

_{Programme Director, Food Science}

Dr Yeo researches probiotics, oral microbiota, and functional food development, with a PhD in Food Biotechnology. Her recent projects cover black soldier fly larvae applications and clean-label preservation, alongside her MIFT service.

Dr Lee Sau Har

_{Programme Director, Applied Health Sciences}

Dr Lee researches cancer mechanisms and peptide-based therapeutics, with a PhD in Medical Science. She trained as a postdoctoral researcher and worked in industry before teaching human pathology and translational science.

Dr Mah Siau Hui

_{Programme Director, Biosciences Postgraduate Programme}

Dr Mah discovers bioactive compounds from natural resources and designs anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer drug candidates. Her oil palm biomass work runs with the Malaysian Palm Oil Board and Novonesis, with a PhD from UPM.

Proteomics & Genomics Facility

Block D, Level 6

Allows students to learn the biological processes at a molecular level.

Sensory Laboratory

Food Innovation Centre, LG 2​​

Furnished with a preparation area, cooking facilities and an evaluation area with 5 individual booths equipped with web-based sensory and consumer research software.

Research Laboratory 1, 2, 3​

Block D, Level 6, Research Laboratory 1 and 2, 

Block D, Level 7​, Research Laboratory 3

Advanced cell culture facility supporting research in drug discovery, gene and cell therapies. Focus areas include cancer, infectious, degenerative, and cardiovascular diseases. Equipped with imaging systems, flow cytometer, PCR machine, and more.

Microbiology Laboratory

Block D, Level 6, Research Laboratory 1

Supports research in food safety, infectious diseases and drug discovery.

Food Analysis Facility

Block D, Level 6​

Allows the investigation of food chemistry and its physical property.

Taylor's Urban Farm

A part of the university’s Food Security and Nutrition Impact Lab, serves as a 3,000 sq ft living laboratory and urban green space.

Food Processing Laboratory

LG2, Food Innovation Centre, 

Block D, Level 6​, Food Science MDL

Learn practical application of theoretical concepts in the beverage, bakery and meat processing lines.

Microbiology Preparation Room

Block D, Level 5

Designed for impactful research involving agents of moderate risk, ensuring safety while advancing scientific discovery.

Stem Cell Lab

Block D, Level 5

Spanning autism, diabetes, and Alzheimer’s disease, the lab integrates precision gene regulation with strong infrastructure and collaborative networks to advance innovation in regenerative and precision medicine.