Prima Nexus Renews MoU With UPM's Institute of Bioscience, Extending Animal Research Collaboration to 2030
The renewed Memorandum of Understanding continues a partnership with UPM's Comparative Medicine and Technology Unit (COMeT) that began in 2017.
· Partnerships
SERDANG, SELANGOR, 22 October 2025: Prima Nexus Sdn Bhd has renewed its Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), represented by the Institute of Bioscience (IBS), extending the partners' collaboration in animal research until 2030. The MoU was renewed on 12 August 2025.
Eight years of partnership
Since the collaboration with COMeT began in 2017, a shared passion for advancing animal research standards has grown into a strong alliance that bridges academia and industry. Together, the partners have co-organised workshops, supported research projects and built capacity to strengthen animal research services across institutions.
“I'm truly grateful for the continuous trust and collaboration from COMeT, led by the dedicated team at the Institute of Bioscience. Their commitment and professionalism have made this partnership such a rewarding journey for Prima Nexus.”
Nura Samsuddin, Managing Partner, Prima Nexus
What the renewal covers
Through the renewed MoU, Prima Nexus and the Institute of Bioscience aim to continue enhancing the quality and integrity of animal research, empowering scientists and supporting the next generation of researchers.
Prima Nexus runs animal studies in rats and mice in Malaysia, from model sourcing to in vivo work and preclinical pharmacology.
About Prima Nexus
Founded in 2014, Prima Nexus Sdn Bhd is a Malaysian research, scientific consulting and integrated research support company advancing scientific discovery and healthcare innovation. We provide end-to-end research solutions, from early-stage discovery and experimental design to cell-based studies, preclinical animal testing, clinical trials and commercialization. Our multidisciplinary expertise spans genomics, genetic applications, proteomics, molecular biology, stem cell research, bioinformatics and clinical research. Through strategic collaborations with universities, research institutions, industry and global technology partners, we connect scientific expertise and advanced technologies to accelerate research into real-world applications. Our collaborations have supported more than 150 papers in peer-reviewed journals and research teams at more than 40 institutions across Malaysia. More about Prima Nexus.
Media and partnership enquiries
Prima Nexus Sdn Bhd, Level 2, Mercu Aspire, 59200 KL Eco City, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Email info@primanexus.com.my or WhatsApp 017-305 1076.
