Universiti Sains Malaysia

Pusat Kanser Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, Universiti Sains Malaysia (formerly known as the Advanced Medical and Dental Institute) is a specialized medical postgraduate institute established in 2002. The institution focuses on advancing translational research, providing innovative postgraduate programmes, and delivering tertiary healthcare services. It operates through various specialized departments—including Biomedical Imaging, Biomedical Science, Toxicology, Community Health, Dental Science, and Clinical Medicine—to spearhead academic and clinical activities in medicine, dentistry, and health sciences. The facility is equipped with advanced research infrastructure, such as laboratories, animal research complexes, and clinical trial facilities, to support its mission of producing scientific and clinical discoveries that contribute to sustainable healthcare.

The institution serves as a critical healthcare and educational hub, particularly for the northern region of Malaysia, offering clinical specialty services such as oncology, surgery, and radiotherapy under the brand Pusat Perubatan USM Bertam. Its educational programmes, including MSc and PhD tracks, are designed to train the next generation of scientists and clinicians in a multidisciplinary environment. By integrating national and international research networks with clinical partnerships, the institute aims to transform research findings into practical healthcare solutions, ultimately enhancing diagnostic capabilities and patient care while contributing to the country's socio-economic and scientific development.