"With Knowledge We Serve"
The forefront of Medical Genetics and Regenerative Medicine Education & Research
Welcome to MGU
Welcome to Medical Genetics Unit (MGU) official website. The unit was established in 1998 under different entities. The unit continues to provide holistic education and training, quality services and rigorous researches leading to exceptional R&D achievements. MGU administers two laboratories namely the Medical Genetics Laboratory (MGL) and Stem Cell Research Laboratory (SCRL).
Head of Unit
Associate Professor Dr. Rachel Mok Pooi Ling is the current head of the Medical Genetics Unit. She can be reached via:
Email: Click HERE
Telephone: +603 9769 2342
MGU Stats at a glance
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Dr. Michael Ling
MGU Research Teams & Specialisations
We have 5 research groups that cover a diverse research topics in the broad fields of Genetics, Regenerative Medicine, Neuroscience, Gene Therapy, md

Norshariza Nordin's Group
Stem cell and neural development

Thilakavthy Karuppiah's Group
Human Genetics and Bioinformatics.

Pooi-Ling Mok's Group
Stem cell, gene and cellular therapies.

Michael Ling's Group
Neurogenetics, Neuroscience and Human Genetics.

Syahril Abdullah's Group
Gene and cellular therapies.

De Ming Chau's Group
Cancer Genetics, Pharmacogenetics & Responsible Conduct of Research