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The Institute of Bioscience (IBS), Universiti Putra Malaysia was established on the 1 st of August 1996 and was the first research institute founded in UPM. IBS was established to boost Research and Development (R&D) and postgraduate training in various fields of biological sciences. The emphasis on research was given to strengthen the scientific and technological capabilities of the country as well as to develop relevant human capital to support the Industrial and Agricultural Master Plan. Since its inception, IBS’ areas of research have grown and it is gradually developing into a leading research centre in UPM.
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On 9 February, 1995, the Senate, supported the idea of establishing Universiti Pertanian Malaysia Research Institute with the aim that it will organise research and development programmes in line with the corporate plan of Universiti Pertanian Malaysia. The proposed Institute was conceived as a central research centre in UPM for researchers from various faculties and centres to conduct strategic and multidisciplinary research in a conducive and world class research environment. < read more >
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The vision of Institute Bioscience is to be an excellent international research center in the fields of life and health sciences, and biotechnology
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Mission |
The mission of Institute of Bioscience is to develop high impact and competitive research to generate new knowledge and create wealth for nation building through enhancement of infrastructure, facilities and expertise in the fields of life and medical sciences, and biotechnology
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The main objective of IBS is to enhance its role as a center of excellence in research, in collaboration with other faculties and research institutes for the advancement of UPM through:
- The enhancement of the management and administration of IBS;
- The enhancement of the ability of IBS to generate knowledge in areas of biological science by focusing on integrated and multidisciplinary research areas;
- The establishment of units and high-level research facilities for UPM and other researchers;
- The provision of analytical and research services units for UPM and external researchers; and
- The enhancement of the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in research and knowledge management.
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