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Table 5.24    Expected Roles of KEMRI in Communicable Diseases Control 
Areas Roles 
Research 
¾
 
Research targets are viral, bacterial and parasitic infectious diseases
¾
 
Epidemiological surveys and studies   
¾
 
Improving diagnostic methods in classical and modern technology, 
such as isolation and identification through basic techniques, and 
molecular level and generic analysis in a P-3 bio-safety laboratory 
using advanced technology 
¾
 
Clinical trials in vitro and in vivo, such as drug resistance and 
sensitivity 
¾
 
Evaluation of research and study results or outcomes 
¾
 
Collaborative studies with other institutes, universities and hospitals 
within the country or overseas. 
Human resources 
development 
¾
 
Laboratory practice for students of medical schools, faculties of 
science and medical vocational schools 
¾
 
Re-training of diagnostic techniques for medical workers. 
¾
 
Technical transfer of diagnostic experimental methods and QC to 
researchers 
¾
 
Collaborative research with institutes and universities within the 
country or overseas 
¾
 
Third Country Training for safe blood and parasite control 
¾
 
Giving lectures in medical schools and conducting courses by 
researchers 
¾
 
Regional research and training collaboration 
National /Regional Health 
Services 
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Surveillance Services
】
 
¾
 
Contribution to the rapid response system for emerging and 
re-emerging infectious diseases 
¾
 
Laboratory diagnostic services for the private sector   
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Reference Services
】
 
¾
 
Reporting to WHO as a Collaborating Centre 
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Other services
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¾
 
Technical advice and consultations for the MOH 
¾
 
Production of HEPCELL II and other diagnostic kits 
Prepared by the investigation team