Animal Research Platform

Overview of Services

About Us:

The Monash University Malaysia Animal Research Platform (MUMARP) is dedicated to advancing scientific discovery through exceptional support for research involving laboratory animals. We uphold a high standard of animal care, welfare, and ethical compliance, ensuring that all activities align with institutional and international regulations. Our facility provides a controlled and well-managed environment for preclinical and biomedical research.
We offer a comprehensive suite of services, including expert animal housing and care, specialized technical assistance, professional training and consultation, as well as streamlined facility access and equipment reservation, which are all designed to empower researchers and enhance the quality of their work.

Our Equipment:
1. Animal Care & Housing
• Individually Ventilated Cage (IVC) Systems with Air Handling Units (AHU)
• Rodent metabolic cages
• Temperature and humidity monitoring systems

2. Imaging & Monitoring Equipment
• ZEISS Axio V16 Fluorescence and brightfield microscope
• Nikon stereomicroscopes for small animal observation (eg. zebrafish embryo and larvae observation)
• Physiological monitoring systems (ECG, temperature, respiration)

3. Experimental & Surgical Equipment
• Anaesthesia systems (carbon dioxide and isoflurane vaporizer system)
• Rodent microdrill (for ICV injection)
• Stereotaxic equipment
• Pump equipment (to pump reagents during IC injection)
• Stereomicroscopes with microinjectors (for zebrafish adult and embryo injections)

4. Behavioural & Functional Testing
• Open field test apparatus
• Light-dark test apparatus
• Rodent maze (eg. Y-maze, elevated plus maze, Morris water maze)
• Rotarod system
• Cage activity monitoring system
• Behavior systems (SMART software, Noldus EthoVision XT, Noldus DanioVision)

5. Primary Containment Equipment
• Biosafety cabinets (Class II)
• Portable Clean Booth

 

Leadership

Dr Syafiq Asnawi Nurul 'Izzati Shafie Zulkhaili Zainal Abidin

Platform Director

Principal Technical Officer Senior Technical Officer

 

Location and hours of operation

Hours Location

Monday - Friday

9am - 5pm          

Buidling 3, Level 8,
Jalan Lagoon Selatan, Bandar Sunway

 

Links and Resources

  1. https://www.monash.edu.my/research
  2. Animal Research Platform

Contacts

Name Role Phone Email Location
Dr Syafiq Asnawi
Platform Director
 
60-(3)-5514 6000
 
Syafiq.Asnawi@monash.edu
 
Room 3-3-02
 
Nurul 'Izzati Shafie
Principal Technical Officer
 
60-(3)-5514 6237
 
Nurul.Izzati@monash.edu
 
Room 4-3-05
 
Zulkhaili Zainal Abidin
Senior Technical Officer
 
60-(3)-5514 61657
 
zulkhaili.zabidin@monash.edu
 
Room 4-3-05
 
Zoey Ngu En Yi

 

 
ngu.enyi@monash.edu
 
Room 3-2-41
 

Service list


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