UKM University Qatar https://ukm.qa/ The National University of Malaysia in Qatar (UKM) Tue, 12 Dec 2023 10:12:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.3 https://ukm.qa/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/cropped-UKM-Malaysia-Qatar-Logo-2023-01-32x32.png UKM University Qatar https://ukm.qa/ 32 32 Solar Energy Research Center https://ukm.qa/solar-energy-research-center-2/ Sun, 25 Jun 2023 10:34:16 +0000 https://www.ukm.qa/?p=944 Solar Energy Research institute The establishment of the UKM-QATAR Solar Energy Research Institute in collaboration with UKM as solar energy is pivotal to achieving sustainable and environmentally friendly renewable energy, as it mitigates the harmful effects of non-renewable fuels responsible for pollution, acid rain and global warming. The shift towards clean energy sources such as […]

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Solar Energy Research institute

The establishment of the UKM-QATAR Solar Energy Research Institute in collaboration with UKM as solar energy is pivotal to achieving sustainable and environmentally friendly renewable energy, as it mitigates the harmful effects of non-renewable fuels responsible for pollution, acid rain and global warming. The shift towards clean energy sources such as solar energy has the potential to improve the quality of life on Earth for both humans and the environment.

Vision

To be world-leading in research, innovation and multi-disciplinary collaboration in the field of solar energy and renewable energy to meet the changing needs of society for a carbon free future.

Missions

  • Conduct world-class research in solar energy and renewable energy technology, management and policy in context of economic and environmental sustainability.
  • Create and disseminate knowledge through research and development and to transfer intellectual sustainable products to the society.
  • Endeavor to foster linkages among international energy research institutions.

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]]> Environment and Development Research Center https://ukm.qa/environment-and-development-research-center/ Sun, 25 Jun 2023 10:22:24 +0000 https://www.ukm.qa/?p=930 Environment and Development Research Institute The establishment of this center at UKM-QATAR aims to achieve the goal of sustainable development through research, capacity development and training in matters related to the environment and development and presenting opportunities for cooperation with the government and private sectors in this field. Vision This institute aspires to serve as […]

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Environment and Development Research Institute

The establishment of this center at UKM-QATAR aims to achieve the goal of sustainable development through research, capacity development and training in matters related to the environment and development and presenting opportunities for cooperation with the government and private sectors in this field.

Vision

This institute aspires to serve as the focal point for excellence in research and training, focusing on issues related to the environment and development in Qatar through collaborative efforts with UKM

 

Missions

  1. As a reference point, addressing issues pertaining to sustainability in development.
  2. As a focal point, conducting multi-disciplinary and integrated research in balancing synergies and trade-offs between environment and development.
  3. As a primary mover, influencing policy and building capacity to meet the aspirations of sustainable development.

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]]> Yeast Beta Glucan for a Better Immune System https://ukm.qa/yeast-beta-glucan-for-a-better-immune-system/ Sun, 25 Jun 2023 08:55:06 +0000 https://www.ukm.qa/?p=917 Yeast Beta Glucan for a Better Immune System Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) and Mead Johnson Nutrition (Malaysia) inked a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) to conduct a study on the efficacy of yeast beta glucan supplementation in adults to strengthen the immune system, and gut health. According to a co-researcher Dr. Munirah Ismail, yeast beta glucan […]

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Yeast Beta Glucan for a Better Immune System

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) and Mead Johnson Nutrition (Malaysia) inked a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) to conduct a study on the efficacy of yeast beta glucan supplementation in adults to strengthen the immune system, and gut health.

According to a co-researcher Dr. Munirah Ismail, yeast beta glucan is one of the immunomodulators that has immune stimulating properties which may be a useful tool to prime the host immune system and increase resistance against invading pathogens.

“Most clinical studies look at the effectiveness of yeast beta glucan at high doses, but this study will look at the impact on gut health in adult populations using a low dose of yeast beta glucan.

“Our clinical trial will include over 100 working adults who will be supplemented with yeast beta glucan-containing milk twice a day for three months.

“There will be three groups in total, with two receiving 100g and 200g yeast beta glucan respectively, and one serving as a control group,” she said.

The research team expect that the findings of this study will provide a positive effect on the value of immunonutrition supplementation using yeast beta glucan at a lower dosage on upper respiratory tract infection, fatigue, immune response health outcome and be able to generate new insights about the mechanism of action of yeast beta glucan in the microbiota immune axis.

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