Clinical Research Centre
Hospital Sultanah Aminah
Johor Bahru, Johor
WhoWe Are
Established in 2007, Clinical Research Centre Hospital Sultanah Aminah Johor Bahru (CRC HSAJB) is one of 37 CRCs in the Ministry of Health Malaysia's network. Located in Johor Bahru, it collaborates with local and international research institutions across various medical specialties, including hematology, cardiology, gastroenterology, and dermatology. With 29 departments and 26 units, CRC HSAJB is dedicated to high-quality research, training healthcare professionals, and integrating findings into clinical practice to advance healthcare standards and improve patient outcomes in Johor and beyond.
OurTeam
InvestigatorsHighlight
Head of CRC, Hospital Sultanah Aminah, Johor Bahru
Email: marina.arsabri@gmail.com
MBBChBAO (Ireland) , Doctorate in Psychiatry (UKM)
Areas of interest: Advanced Clinical Psychiatry, Innovative Treatments for Schizophrenia and Depression, Integration of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in Psychiatric Care
Awards and achievements:
- Gazetted as Psychiatry Specialist - 2013
- Excellence Service Award 2021: Ministry of Health Malaysia
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certificate - 2008
Dr. Marina has over a decade of clinical research experience, specializing in psychiatric disorders. She has significantly advanced mental health treatment through her leadership in numerous Phase III trials, particularly in schizophrenia and depression. Recently, she has focused on integrating cutting-edge technology in mental health care, leading a study on virtual reality for generalized anxiety disorders. A prolific researcher and clinician, her work is widely recognized in peer-reviewed journals and conferences. Additionally, Dr. Marina serves as a committee member in the Medical Research and Ethics Committee (MREC) and Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) Ethic Review Board, contributing to the ethical oversight of clinical research.
Research Highlights
Her notable contributions include the investigation of ALKS 9072 in the treatment of schizophrenia, which has provided critical insights into the efficacy and safety of this innovative therapy. Similarly, her work on the Lurasidone HCI trials (PASTEL D1001056 and D1001057) has been pivotal in evaluating this drug's potential for managing schizophrenia. Additionally, her involvement in the ACTIVE study for major depressive disorder has underscored her commitment to improving therapeutic options for depression.
Recent Publications
Study of the Efficacy and Safety of ALKS 9072 in Subjects with Acute Exacerbation of Schizophrenia
Randomized, Double-blind, Parallel-group, Placebo-controlled, Confirmatory Study of SM-13496 (Lurasidone HCI) in Patients with Schizophrenia (PASTEL D1001056)
ACTIVE Study in patients with Major Depressive Disorder Sub-Investigator 2014 Phase III DB RCT in patients with Major Depressive Episodes associated With Bipolar Disorder
BRILLANT Study in patients with Schizophrenia
An Open-label, long –term, Safety and Efficacy Study of Intranasal Esketamine in Treatment-resistant Depression
A52-Week - Open label- Paliperidone Palmitate 3- Month Formulation In Patients with Schizophrenia Previously Stabilized on the Paliperdone Palmitate 1- Month Formulation (REMISSIO)
Project Highlights
TESTING AND VALIDATION OF MACHINE LEARNING MODEL FOR TUBERCULOSIS SCREENING USING CHEST RADIOGRAPHS IN MALAYSIAN POPULATION
NMRR ID-23-00114-ETO
iTBXR, a vital component of the iTB initiatives, builds upon the groundwork laid by the iTB-REPOXR project. It is specifically designed to revolutionize tuberculosis screening using chest radiographs, contributing significantly to the global and national goal of ending TB by 2035.
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| NMRR ID-23-00114-ETO | Testing And Validation of Machine Learning Model For Tuberculosis Screening Using Chest Radiographs In Malaysian Population |
| Development and validation of new scoring system for predicting endoscopic failure in adult patients with upper gastrointestinal bleeding ulcer in Hospital Sultanah Aminah Johor Bahru (HSAJB) | |
| Determinants of Integrated Electronic Medical Records (EMR) Implementation Success in Malaysian public healthcare institutions |
List of Publications associated with CRC HSAJB
- Effect of Protein Supplementation on Fat-Free Mass among Upper Gastrointestinal Surgical Patients: A Review of Compliance
- Vignesh Balasubaramaniam, Raymond Zhun Ming Lim, Caryn Jia Wern Leong, Hans Alexander Mahendran, Chong Beng Ng
Services at CRC Hospital Sultanah Aminah
CRC HSA provides training through workshops and consultations:
- Poster Presentation Workshop
- Critical Appraisal Lunch Talk Series
- Introduction to Clinical Research
- CME Series
- Protocol Development Workshop
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
- Research Consultation Clinic (RCC)
Meet Our Collaborators
CRC Hospital Sultanah Aminah, Johor Bahru, Johor
Clinical Research Centre
Blok F,
Hospital Sultanah Aminah Johor Bahru
Persiaran Abu Bakar Sultan
80100 Johor Bahru, Johor
Main Phone: +607-225 700 ext. 2782
Email: hcrchsajb@gmail.com
