Results of research conducted by the department on antibiotic resistance of hospital and community pathogens have led to valuable data which have enriched the teaching and learning aspects in medical microbiology. In the future, the department hopes to offer research training to undergraduate and post-graduate students and to deliver expert microbiological diagnostic services to the public depending on the availability of the expertise and resources.

More recently the department introduced new concepts in medical education to teaching and learning microbiology to enhance student-centred learning. The medical education research conducted by the department members on these learning models has shown promising results.