SIBU, Nov 15: Universiti Teknologi Sarawak (UTS) has the potential to become a centre for integrative medical research that combines Eastern and Western medicine, utilising Sarawak’s biodiversity and artificial intelligence (AI) technology.
Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the development of the UTS medical faculty opens up opportunities for the university to explore new approaches in disease prevention and treatment, including cancer.
He said that integrative medicine, which is gaining international attention, also emphasises the concept of salutogenesis, which is comprehensive healthcare before the onset of disease.
“We have biodiversity that can serve as a foundation for research to find solutions to various diseases, including new ones.
“UTS can combine Eastern and Western medical expertise, in addition to using AI to analyze DNA and identify potential compounds in disease treatment,” he said when met by reporters after the 11th UTS Convocation Ceremony here yesterday.
Abang Johari added that research on natural materials also has the potential to pave the way for the discovery of new treatment methods, particularly for cancer, but their effectiveness needs to be scientifically proven.
— BERNAMA