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Nutrition and Non Communicable Disease (NNCD)

Research Centre of Excellence, Nutrition and Non-Communicable Diseases (RCoE NNCD)

Year of establishment : 2014

Head of RCoE NNCD

Prof. Dr. Chan Yoke Mun

Main Researchers:

Prof. Dr. Amin Ismail
Prof. Dr. Azrina Azlan

Prof. Dr. Norhasmah Sulaiman
Associate Professor Dr. Barakatun Nisak Mohd Yusof
Associate Professor Dr. Chin Yit Siew

Associate Professor Dr. Loh Su Peng

Associate Professor Dr. Zulfitri' Azuan Mat Daud

Synopsis

NCD or non-communicable diseases, mainly consist of cardiovascular diseases (CVD), cancers, diabetes mellitus (DM) and obesity are the leading threat to human health. Nutrition plays a major role in prevention and management of NCD. Research programs and activities under the RCoE NNCD focus on the needs, metabolism and role of substances, nutritional effects and physical activity of NCD through multi-dimensional researches (based on food, community, and molecular / biochemical studies). The RCoE NNCD aims to develop innovative strategies related to risk prevention and quality management of NCD to reduce disease burden and increase productivity and quality of life.

Objectives

To conduct research actively for prevention of non-communicable diseases through various laboratory research methods
To promote, increase awareness, educate and implement nutrition-related activities in community research interventions
To collaborate with the industry and community effectively by applying knowledge and new technologies for the prevention of non-communicable diseases and health promotion

For information on RCoENNCD, please visit: http://research.upm.edu.my/NNCD

CONTACT US

Faculty Medicine & Health Sciences
Email: cym@upm.edu.my
Phone: 03-97692433

Updated:: 12/10/2021 [taufikrahmat]

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