The Laboratory of Natural Products Discovery (NATPRO) was established to realize the high-value added outcomes from our biological resources, based on its effective and sustainable development. One of our approaches is through enrichment of the scientific contents of these resources. The national assets, in the forms of biodiversity and traditional medicinal knowledge are expected to intensify the potential of developing these as a source of national prosperity.

The main objective of NATPRO is to develop biological resources through the most effective methodologies, as well as through identification of bioactive constituents to be developed further into medicinal agents for the benefit of the people and the country. Using the state of the art facilities, fully-trained personnel and experienced researchers, the Laboratory is aspires to become a centre with excellent reputation in natural product discovery and development.