Malaysian Ageing Research Network (MARN)

Network of researchers in the field of aging among researchers in Malaysia.

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Objectives of the Establishment of MARN

  • Provide a platform to encourage the exchange of information and sharing the expertise of local researchers for the scientific development of the field of aging;
  • To develop the capacity and role of local researchers to accelerate multidisciplinary collaborative scholarly activities in Malaysia; and
  • Improving the impact and outcomes of overall aging research in terms of policy inputs and programs at the national, state and local government levels.

5 key areas of Malaysian Aging Research Network (MARN)

Health

Economics

Social

Psycho-spiritual

Environment & Technology

NETWORK ACTIVITIES

Networks Activities, Let’s us move with these 5 pillars

Research information

Lists of expertise, publications and research/ study projects will be compiled through CV/ resume data or short surveys of members online if necessary.

Membership

Membership is open to any researcher (citizen and non-citizen) involved in the study of the elderly and aging in Malaysia, whether from public, private universities or relevant research agencies/bodies.

Work Group

Working groups according to the priority of research areas will be established to encourage the cooperation of researchers from different institutions / states for the bidding and activities of research projects at the national and international levels.

Open data
Lists of researcher directories, studies and publications will be compiled and shared publicly to encourage public searches and collaboration among researchers for new research. This open data proposal will be developed for the MARN website and a copy of the information will be sent to www.data.gov.my for public sharing.
Periodic activities
The National Aging Research Direction Workshop will be conducted every three (3) years and the sharing of research results through the National Conference on Aging will be conducted in rotation in different states. The distribution of the MARN e-bulletin is recommended quarterly to keep members informed of current developments on issues related to senior citizen research in Malaysia.

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Collaboration is important in order to have a bigger vision. Feel free to collaborate with us.

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