KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian Genomics Resources Centre Bhd (MGRC) via its wholly-owned subsidiary MGRC Healthcare Sdn Bhd has partnered Kumpulan Perubatan Penawar Sdn Bhd (KPPSB) and Hospital Penawar Sdn Bhd (HPSB) to explore collaborations in genetic screening services.
In a filing with Bursa Malaysia, the health solutions provider said the tie-up will pertain to genetic screening services known as “Origene All-in-One Report”, including a derivative product known as “Childhood-Onset Disease Profile” for the cell-gene therapies in respective diseases.
MGRC said it will provide consultancy services and technical support for the project, which includes genetic screen-testing services and providing material and literature for the marketing and promotion of the project by KPPSB and HPSB.
KPPSB is a healthcare group offering polyclinic and hospital services related to medical services such as pharmacy, psychiatric specialist clinic, occupational health services, dialysis centre and other services in multiple locations within Johor.
Meanwhile, HPSB is a boutique hospital catering to the surrounding community and selected niche markets, offering an extensive array of specialised clinics with more than 20 specialists across a wide range of medical and surgeries disciplines.
