MGVI

12/05/2026

✨We’re Back for This Year’s✨
Lateral Flow Assay (LFA) Development & Aptamer Design Workshop 2026

Ready to dive into the future of rapid diagnostics and biosensor innovation? 🚀

Join this intensive hands-on workshop designed for researchers, students, and innovators passionate about developing rapid test kits using Lateral Flow Assay (LFA) technology and aptamer-based biosensors.

Participants will experience the complete workflow of rapid diagnostic development — from assay design, antibody and biomarker selection, nanoparticle conjugation and stability analysis, to step-by-step aptamer design and aptamer–gold nanoparticle conjugation for biosensing applications.

Workshop Highlights
✨ Fundamentals of Lateral Flow Assay (LFA)
⚗️ Basic LFA Design & Strip Development
💡 Introduction to Aptamer Technology
🧬 Aptamer Design using APTCAD Software
✨ Aptamer–Gold Nanoparticle Conjugation Chemistry

Workshop Details
📅 Date: 12 – 13 August 2026
📍 Venue: Malaysia Genome and Vaccine Institute (MGVI), National Institutes of
Biotechnology Malaysia, Jalan Bangi, 43000 Kajang, Selangor

💰 Registration Fee
🇲🇾 Malaysian Participants: RM 1,500 / pax
🌍 International Participants: RM 3,000 / pax
Fees include workshop handouts, LFA components, meals, certificate, and all related materials.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain hands-on experience in biosensor technologies! 🔬

11/05/2026

🌐✨ MGVI-NIBM at the Networking Event 2026 on Bio-Sensing Technology ✨🌐

On 10th May 2026 (Sunday), three representatives from the Malaysia Genome and Vaccine Institute, National Institutes of Biotechnology Malaysia (MGVI-NIBM) participated in the Networking Event 2026 held in conjunction with the 9th International Conference on Bio-Sensing Technology. The Networking Event 2026 was co-organized by the Institute of Bio-Sensing Technology (University of the West of England, Bristol, UK) and Universiti Malaya Affordable Diagnostics and Therapeutics (UMADT). The event took place from 2.30 pm to 6.00 pm at DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton, Kuala Lumpur.

The event gathered over 100 international and national industrial players, policymakers, innovators, researchers, and academicians in the field of biosensing technologies, providing an impactful platform for strategic networking, knowledge exchange, and future collaboration opportunities in biosensor innovation.

MGVI-NIBM was represented by:
🔬 Ts. Dr. Iffah Izzati Zakaria
🔬 Ts. Dr. Ummirul Mukminin Kahar
🔬 Dr. Mohamad Shukri Sirat

A key highlight of the event was the Innovation Pitching Session, where Ts. Dr. Iffah Izzati Zakaria presented the “Periodontal Disease Rapid Test Kit," showcasing MGVI-NIBM’s innovation towards rapid and accessible diagnostic solutions for periodontal disease.

Meanwhile, Ts. Dr. Ummirul Mukminin Kahar and Dr. Mohamad Shukri Sirat actively engaged in the Networking Session, connecting with experts and organizations from leading institutions and industries worldwide in advancing biosensing technologies, medical devices, and diagnostics research.

The event featured insightful sessions by three distinguished speakers, including:

🎤 Dr. Henry Staines – Senior Lecturer (City St. George’s, University of London, UK)

🎤 Dr. Nurneqman Nashreq Kosni – Assistant Director (Medical Device Authority (MDA) Malaysia)

🎤 Dr. Hyzan Mohd Yusof – Secretary General (Malaysia Medical Device Manufacturers Association, PERANTIM).

Discussions focused on academia-industry collaboration, regulatory pathways for medical devices, and the evolving medical device landscape in Malaysia.

MGVI-NIBM remains committed to strengthening international collaborations and driving innovation in genomics and biosensing technologies towards impactful solutions.

11/05/2026

11 May 2026 | MGVI-NIBM Journal Club

We just wrapped up an insightful Journal Club session featuring Mr. Tan Wei Run, who spoke on "Integrating Pharmacopoeial Standards into Early Vaccine Research".

A major highlight from the discussion was the importance of beginning with the finish line in sight. By keeping the final regulatory goals in mind right form the start of a project, researchers can better align early-stage R&D with the standards needed for successful translation.

Thanks to everyone who joined us for this engaging session!

11/05/2026

30/04/2026

Selamat Menyambut Hari Pekerja 2026

Daripada warga MGVI-NIBM

29/04/2026

27 April 2026 | MGVI-NIBM Journal Club

We are thrilled to kick off our very first session of the year with an insightful sharing by Dr. Azira Muhamad on “Key Lessons from Managing a Successful Project.”

Drawing from her experience delivering a highly successful RM 2.5 million SRF project, Dr. Azira shared practical takeaways and real-world insights on effective project management.

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the library this morning! We had a fantastic turnout to officially reactivate our Journal Club for the year, and it was great to see such an engaged crowd.

Let's keep this momentum going and continue fostering a strong culture of open knowledge sharing within our institute!

28/04/2026

24 April 2026 | Reflecting on an insightful session at MGVI-NIBM Let's Talk Science.

We had the privilege of hosting an incredible session that dove deep into the future of global health and viral defense.

A massive thank you to our guest speaker, Dr. Lee Wen Shi, Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Viral Vax Laboratory, Peter Doherty Institute, or delivering such a compelling presentation.

Thank you to everyone who tuned in and contributed to the great discussion!

19/03/2026

18/03/2026

Assalamualaikum dan Salam Aidilfitri.

Tatkala langkah membawa kita pulang ke kampung halaman, moga perjalanan ini bukan sekadar kembali ke tempat asal, tetapi juga kembali menyambung kasih yang pernah terputus.

Andai ada jarak yang memisahkan, ada hati yang terluka, inilah waktunya untuk kita mendekat semula.

Semoga Syawal kali ini menjadi titik pertemuan yang mengeratkan kembali silaturahim yang lama terlerai.

Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Maaf Zahir dan Batin daripda warga MGVI-NIBM.

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