Malaysia leverages advanced analytics for TDR

The Sarawak Infectious Disease Centre (SIDC) has partnered with Agilent to progress the research of neglected tropical diseases (NTD) in East Malaysia using advanced analytics.

Under their memorandum of understanding, Agilent will provide its liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry solution to the centre to study NTDs over the next three years. NTDs are a group of 20 conditions prevalent in tropical areas but largely ignored in the global health agenda. These include Buruli ulcer, Chagas disease, dengue and chikungunya.

Besides honing R&D skills, the MOU also stipulates Agilent granting SIDC access to its translational laboratories in Malaysia and Singapore.

The SIDC is on track to open its facility by December 2025, according to a press statement. Healthcare IT News