WHO COLLABORATING CENTRE FOR ARBOVIRUS REFERENCE AND RESEARCH
TIDREC is a designated WHO Collaborating Centre (WHOCC) for Arbovirus Reference & Research. The WHOCC laboratory is located at the Universiti Malaya High Impact Research building. Its main activities consist of providing reference services, support outbreak investigations, performing surveillance and research of vector-borne infections such as dengue, chikungunya, and rickettsia. The laboratory is an ISO 17025 accredited lab, where accredited test methods such as dengue and SARS-CoV-2 detection are performed. Evaluation of medical devices such as COVID-19 self-test devices are also performed in the laboratory.
Person in charge
Name: Dr. Teoh Boon Teong
Email: boonteong@um.edu.my
Name: Juraina Abd Jamil
Email: juraina@um.edu.my
Last Update: 16/08/2024