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NamePositionEmailPhone No.Link
Dr. Rajinder SinghDirectorrajinder@mpob.gov.my+603-8769 4573 / +603-8925 5926More Information
Dr. Zulkifli YaakubHead of Breeding & Tissue Culture Unitzulkifly@mpob.gov.my+607-789 1546More Information
Dr. Leslie Low Eng TiHead of Bioinformatics Unitlowengti@mpob.gov.my+603-8769 4504More Information
Dr. Omar Abdul RasidHead of Functional Biotechnology Unitomar@mpob.gov.my+603-8769 4585More Information
Dr. Abrizah OthmanHead of Proteomics & Metabolomics Unitabi@mpob.gov.my+603-8769 4939 / +603-8769 3849More Information
VacantHead of Unit Genomics
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Bioinformatics

To advance biotechnological research and data interpretation by developing cutting-edge bioinformatic tools, training, and support, with a focus on automating data workflows, building genomic databases, and creating centralized resources for analysis and training.

Functional Biotechnology

To innovate genetically modified oil palm and high-value products through research in gene function and transgenic technology, focusing on gene isolation, promoter testing, disease solutions, transformation systems, and oil quality enhancement.

Breeding & Tissue Culture

To continuously improve and produce elite oil palm planting materials through advanced breeding, clonal propagation, and molecular tools, supported by strategic research in genetics, tissue culture, and trait enhancement.

Genomics

To leverage genomic technologies to understand oil palm genome structure and enhance sustainable production, with a focus on developing diagnostic tools, molecular markers, and high-throughput platforms to improve breeding and tissue culture efficiency.

Proteomics & Metabolomics

To support crop improvement by providing expertise and mass spectrometry-based platforms for proteomics and metabolomics analysis, aiming to identify biomarkers, enhance oil palm traits, ensure product authenticity, and promote translational research through interdisciplinary collaboration.

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