Purpose of the Unit
The Integrated Medical Research Development and Innovations Unit (IMRDIU) is dedicated to enhancing the research output of the Faculty of Medicine by:
- Identifying strengths and growth opportunities.
- Fostering interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Promoting high-impact research and innovation.
- Bridging academic research with real-world applications through commercialization initiatives.
- Supporting research in clinical, community, laboratory, educational, technological, and interdisciplinary domains.
The Unit functions as a supportive platform—facilitating, not governing—academic research within the faculty.
Vision
To be a dynamic catalyst for medical research, innovation, and development that contributes to advancing healthcare outcomes and scientific knowledge nationally and globally.
Mission
- To facilitate a vibrant and collaborative research culture across the faculty.
- To support researchers at all stages of their academic journey through mentorship and professional development.
- To promote the ethical, effective, and impactful execution of research.
- To drive innovations with translational value for communities and the healthcare system.
- To encourage the commercialization of research outputs.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in planning, designing, and conducting research.
- Liaise with funding agencies and university administration.
- Guide grant applications and resource access.
- Coordinate with the Ethics Review Committee and Postgraduate Boards.
- Organize workshops, seminars, and research networking events.
- Monitor and evaluate initiatives to enhance research productivity.