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From industrial practice to biological discovery: reflections on the potential of research collaboration in life biological sciences
Chee Kong Yap, Nur Athirah Rosdi, Syamimi Md Khalid, Mashitah ShikhMaidin, Shahrizim Zulkifly
Received: July 05, 2026 | Published: July 22, 2026
Citation: Yap CK, Rosdi NA, Khalid S,et al. From industrial practice to biological discovery: reflections on the potential of research collaboration in life biological sciences. Int J Hydro. 2026;10(3):117-121. DOI: 10.15406/ijh.2026.10.00435
Abstract
Collaboration between universities and national research institutions plays an increasingly important role in strengthening life biological sciences and promoting innovation that benefits society and industry. This reflective article examines an industrial training experience conducted at the Life Science Centre, SIRIM Berhad, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia, from 30 March 2026 to 26 July 2026, as an example of how academic and governmental partnerships can enhance biological education and research. The training provided broad exposure to histology, laboratory animal science, biosafety testing, toxicology, stem cell research, vaccine development, digital pathology, and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), demonstrating how applied laboratory activities are firmly rooted in fundamental biological principles. Reflections from academic, industrial, and student perspectives indicate that such partnerships enrich learning experiences, stimulate scientific curiosity, and create opportunities for future collaborative research. Beyond strengthening technical competencies, these interactions encourage the translation of biological knowledge into practical applications that support biomedical research, environmental sustainability, and public health. The article highlights industrial training as a platform for cultivating future life scientists while reinforcing the value of sustained collaboration between universities and national research organisations.
Keywords: collaboration, good laboratory practice, histology, industrial training, laboratory animal science, life biological sciences, SIRIM Berhad
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