THE REPUBLIC OF THE UNION OF MYANMAR

MINISTRY OF HEALTH

DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL RESEARCH

DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL RESEARCH

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

  • Prof. Dr Aye Aye Khin
    M.B.,B.S, M.Med.Sc(Pathology),
    Dip.Med.Ed, Ph.D(Pathology),MAIMS(Australia)
    Director-General
    Dr. Tin Oo
    BSc, MPHM (Mahidol),
    PhD (Queensland)
    Deputy Director-General (Admin/Finance)
    Dr. Wah Wah Aung
    MBBS, MMedSc, PhD (Microbiology)
    Deputy Director-General (Research)
    Dr. Win Pa Pa Naing
    MBBS, MMedSc, PhD (Pathology), PGDE
    Deputy Director-General (POLB)
    Dr. Khin Phyu Phyu
    BSc(Hons), MSc, PhD(Chemistry)
    Director (National Poison Control Centre)
    Dr. Han Win
    MBBS, MMedSc (Internal Medicine), FRCP(Glasg)
    Director (Vaccine Research Centre)
    Dr.Moe Kyaw Myint
    MBBS, MMedSc (Public Health)
    Director (Planning)
    Dr.Mo Mo Win
    MBBS, MMedSc (Microbiology), PhD (Medical Microbiology), UM1
    Director (Clinical Research Centre)
    Dr.Kyaw Soe
    MBBS (IM 1), PhD (Medical Science, Nagasaki)
    Director (Procurement & Distribution)
    Dr. Yi Yi Kyaw
    M.B,B.S (UM1), M.Med.Sc (Microbiology) (UM1),
    Ph.D (Pusan National University, Korea)
    Director (Biomedical Research Centre)
    Daw Khin Lay Nyo
    B. A (Myanmarsar)
    Director (Finance)
    Dr. Ni Thet Oo
    BVS(IAHVS, Yezin), HGP, Dip ELTM(IOE)
    Director (Inspection)
    Director (General Administration) (Attached)
    Director (Socio Medical Research Centre)
    Director (Advanced Molecular Research Centre)
    Director (National Blood Research Centre)
    Director (General Administration)

     

     

    Vision of the Department of Medical Research

    Achieving a healthier nation through application of research findings


    Aims of the Department of Medical Research

    1. To undertake research that contributes to the improvement of the health of the people of Myanmar
    2. To conduct research utilizing new scientific knowledge and technologies in solving health problems of Myanmar
    3. To improve scientific knowledge in the country by capacity building of resources, introducing new technologies, providing research training and by promoting research culture in academic institutions
    4. To contribute towards socioeconomic development of the country through appropriate medical research

    Mission Statement of the Department of Medical Research

    To develop and promote solutions to the major health problems of Myanmar


    Missions of the Department of Medical Research

    Mission Number 1

    To investigate communicable diseases with emphasis on emerging and re-emerging diseases affecting health of the people


    Mission Number 2

    To investigate non-communicable diseases affecting National Health


    Mission Number 3

    To investigate nutritional factors and life style changes affecting health


    Mission Number 4

    To strengthen research capacity through development of infrastructure and human resources, necessary for medical research


    Mission Number 5

    To carry out health systems research highlighting effective and efficient health delivery systems including reproductive health


    Mission Number 6

    To promote research on accidental, occupational, environmental and climatic factors affecting human health


    Mission Number 7

    To carry out research on traditional medicine for safe and effective utilization within the existing health care system


    Mission Number 8

    To promote research culture at medical and related health institutions and to provide academic and technical training for post graduate students


    Mission Number 9

    To enhance technology development and analytical services applicable in the diagnosis, management and control of common diseases or conditions



    Department of Medical Research

    Layout Plan

    1. Administrative Office and Socio-Medical Research Centre
    2. Central Biomedical Library and Auditorium
    3. Biomedical Research Centre
    4. Clinical Research Centre
    5. National Blood Research Centre & National Poison Control Centre
    6. Stores and Procurement Division
    7. Animal Services Division
    8. Staff Quarters
    9. Director-General’s Residence
    10. Vaccine Clinic
    11. Power Station
    12. Cervical Cancer Clinic
    13. Laboratory for Research on Communicable Diseases
    14. Administrative Building