It is an honour to continue the legacy of support for the Seremban Diabetes (SeDia) Cohort, a national-level research initiative that reflects IMU University’s deep commitment to addressing Malaysia’s growing non-communicable disease burden through innovation, collaboration, and impact-driven science.
As Malaysia’s first longitudinal diabetes cohort study, SeDia Cohort brings together academic, clinical, and public health partners to advance our understanding of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM), its complications, and its underlying causes. With the ongoing recruitment of diabetic patients, their families, and unrelated controls from multiple Klinik Kesihatan sites in Seremban, we are building a powerful evidence base that can transform diabetes care in this country and inform global strategies.
IMU University, through its Institute for Research, Development and Innovation (IRDI), is proud to lead this flagship study in partnership with the Ministry of Health Malaysia, the Negeri Sembilan State Health Department, and the Seremban District Health Office. This long-term collaboration exemplifies the public-private synergy needed to generate lasting change in health outcomes and policy.
As Vice-Chancellor, I reaffirm IMU University’s full commitment to ensuring that the SeDia Cohort achieves its scientific and social impact goals. I extend our deepest appreciation to our research team, community partners, and most importantly, the participants, whose trust and contributions are central to this study’s success.
I invite all stakeholders, medical professionals, researchers, and the wider public to join us in supporting and following the progress of this meaningful journey in diabetes research. Together, we move towards a healthier, evidence-informed future.
Sincerely,
Academician Prof Emerita Datuk Dr Asma binti Ismail
Vice-Chancellor & CEO, IMU University
SeDia Cohort is established, maintained and governed as a collaborative public-private partnership between the Ministry of Health (MOH), Malaysia and the IMU University, Kuala Lumpur. Ministry of Health will be represented by Negeri Sembilan Health Department and Seremban District Health Office.
