Institute of Tropical Medicine

  • Date of Establishment : July 28, 1968
  • Director : Tai Soon Yong, M.D., Ph.D.
  • Number of Researchers : 41
  • Main Research Areas
    • Studying parasitic diseases caused by protozoa, trematodes or nematodes with special reference to developing technologies in the diagnosis, treatment and control of these diseases.
    • Conducting research on systematics, ecology and the control of disease transmitting vectors, especially arthropods and snails.
    • Exchanging research results internationally.
    • Collaborating with other institutions in research and the training of research personnel concerning parasitic disases and vectors of medical importance.
    • Developing efficient control measures against bacterial or viral infections.