WhoWe Are
The Centre for Coordination of Clinical Research Network (CCRN) initiates and coordinates the nationwide implementation of a wide range of supporting activities for all types of clinical research in 37 Clinical Research Centres within the Ministry of Health, Malaysia. We play a pivotal role as the Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Scientific Review Board (SRB) secretariat.
We also conduct Research Consultation Clinics (RCC) on research protocol and biostatistical analysis, Training of Trainers (ToT) workshops for Introduction to Clinical Research (ICR), Good Clinical Practice (GCP), National Medical Research Register (NMRR) and coordinate ICR’s Continuing Medical Education (CME) talks.
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Acting Head, Centre for Coordination of Clinical Research Network (CCRN)
Email: angsh@crc.moh.gov.my
MD (Sechenov, Russia), MPH (UM)
Areas of interest: Non-communicable diseases in particular diabetes and hypertension, epidemiology
Awards and achievements:
- Excellent Service Award, Ministry of Health Malaysia (2013)
With a medical degree from I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (formerly Moscow Medical Academy) and a Master of Public Health from Universiti Malaya, Dr. Ang brings a unique blend of clinical and research expertise to her work. Her research experience spans various areas, including diabetes management, stroke outcomes, and primary healthcare interventions. Dr. Ang has contributed to multiple publications in peer-reviewed journals and has presented her findings at national and international conferences. Currently pursuing her DrPH at Universiti Malaya, Dr. Ang continues to expand her expertise in public health research. She strongly believes in teamwork and collaboration to drive patient-centered research, a philosophy that guides her leadership in coordinating clinical research networks.
Research Highlights
- Current project (MyABCMap) aims to improve the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and dyslipidemia at the public primary healthcare level in Malaysia through a scoping review and Nominal Group Technique (NGT) workshops to identify challenges and prioritise strategies for quality care enhancement.
- Played a key role in evaluating the Enhanced Primary Healthcare (EnPHC) interventions in public health clinics, focusing on process of care, clinical outcomes, and patient experience in chronic diseases including diabetes, hypertension, and dyslipidaemia.
- Contributed to important research on stroke burden in Malaysia, utilizing linked national data sources to assess incidence and readmission rates.
Recent Publications
List of Publications associated with CCRN
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- Suárez‐Idueta, L., Yargawa, J., Blencowe, H., Bradley, E., Okwaraji, Y.B., Pingray, V., Gibbons, L., Gordon, A., Warrilow, K., Paixao, E.S. and Falcão, I.R Nurakmal Baharum (Name listed under National Collaborative Group for Vulnerable Newborn Prevalence)
- Real-world nirmatrelvir-ritonavir outpatient treatment in reducing hospitalization for high-risk patients with COVID-19 during Omicron BA. 4, BA. 5 and XBB subvariants dominance in Malaysia: A retrospective cohort study.
- Low, E.V., Pathmanathan, M.D., Chidambaram, S.K., Kim, W.R., Lee, W.J., Teh, Z.W., Appannan, M.R., Zin, S.M., Zin, F.M., Amin, S.B.M. and Ismail, M.
- Stillbirths: Contribution of preterm birth and size-for-gestational age for 125.4 million total births from nationwide records in 13 countries, 2000-2020. BJOG: an International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Okwaraji, Y.B., Suárez-Idueta, L., Ohuma, E.O., Bradley, E., Yargawa, J., Pingray, V., Cormick, G., Gordon, A., Flenady, V., Horváth-Puhó, E. and Sørensen, H.T. (Nurakmal Baharum (Name listed under National Vulnerable Newborn Collaborative Group for Stillbirths)
Scope of Training and Services
List of trainings:
- National Medical Research Register (NMRR)
- Introduction to Clinical Research (ICR)
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
The Institute for Clinical Research (ICR) established its Scientific Review Board (SRB) in 2015. The SRB is responsible for reviewing and evaluating research proposals submitted by researchers from both the ICR and Clinical Research Centres (CRCs) who are applying for the Ministry of Health Research Grant (MRG).
It is mandatory for all ICR personnel to obtain approval from the ICR SRB before submitting their applications to Jawatankuasa Penilaian Penyelidikan National Institutes of Health (JPP-NIH). This ensures that each research protocol meets high-quality standards and scientific merits, thereby increasing the likelihood of securing MRG funding.
The SRB is composed of the following members:
- Chairperson (ICR Director)
- SRB Reviewers*:
- ICR personnel (NIH Setia Alam/CRCs)
- Specialists/experts in relevant fields
- SRB Secretariat*
*Appointed by the Director of ICR
For any inquiries or submissions, please contact: jppcrc@crc.moh.gov.my
Since 2021, CCRN, ICR has been serving as the Malaysia GCP Secretariat, taking over from the National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA), Ministry of Health (MOH). The main services are:
- Addressing all inquiries related to GCP courses.
- Managing and processing approval applications from the Director-General MOH to conduct GCP courses.
- Handling all aspects of the GCP examination process.
- Issuing GCP certificates to participants who successfully pass the GCP exam.
- Issuing GCP attestation letters.
For any inquiries, please contact: icrgcpsecretariat@gmail.com
Are you looking for a GCP course near you? Click here for our ICR training schedule > GCP Workshop
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
GCP courses are organized by both MOH and non-MOH bodies. Please contact the respective organizer for registration and a list of GCP courses. You can find more details at the following link: GCP schedule
Centre for Coordination of Clinical Research Network (CCRN)
Institute for Clinical Research (ICR)
National Institutes of Health,
Ministry of Health Malaysia,
Level 6, Block B4, National Institute of Health (NIH) Complex,
No. 1, Jalan Setia Murni U13/52, Seksyen U13 Setia Alam,
40170 Shah Alam, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
Main Phone: +603-33628227
Email: ccrn@moh.gov.my
