ASM and BRIN Discuss Collaborative R&D in Biotechnology

Following the Science and Technology in Society (STS) forum in Kyoto, Japan, on October 2023, ASM President, Academician Datuk Dr Tengku Mohd Azzman Shariffadeen FASc, had the opportunity to connect with Professor Agus Haryono, Deputy Chairman of the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Indonesia. ASM was honoured to host a courtesy visit from BRIN delegates on 5 March 2024 to discuss the potential collaboration.

In the discussion, both parties shared insights on Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) policies and endowment funds dedicated to research and development (R&D). The meeting centred around exploring the potential for collaborative R&D between Malaysia and Indonesia, particularly through fund matching with the Malaysia Science Endowment (MSE).

Also participated in the discussion are the CEO of the National Institutes of Biotechnology Malaysia (NIBM), Professor Datuk Wira Dr Raha Abdul Rahim FASc, and the Director of the Malaysia Genome and Vaccine Institute (MGVI), Associate Professor Dr Syahrilnizam Abdullah. This meeting marks the beginning of what we hope will be a series of impactful collaborations in vaccine development and biotechnology to deliver solutions beneficial to tropical countries.