R&D labs in Myanmar
The 311 Institute tracks 4 R&D labs in Myanmar: 3 government and 1 military. Most are in Nay Pyi Taw, Kyaukse and Yangon, and the leading organisations include Ministry of Science and Technology, Defence Services Medical Research Centre and National Health Laboratory. Their main focus areas are molecular medicine, molecular biology, plant science and public health, environmental and occupational health.
Part of the 311 Institute Global R&D Labs Directory. Compiled by Matthew Griffin. Last updated .
All 4 labs
| Lab and organisation | Location | Type and sector | Focus | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Biotechnology ResearchMinistry of Science and Technology | Kyaukse, Myanmar | Government Agriculture and food | Plant Science, Molecular Biology, Genetics | 2015 |
| Ministry of Science and TechnologyMinistry of Science and Technology | Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar | Government Agriculture and food | Plant Science, Cell Biology, Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism | 1996 |
| National Health LaboratoryNational Health Laboratory | Yangon, Myanmar | Government Healthcare and life sciences | Molecular Medicine, Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, Epidemiology | 1963 |
| Defence Services Medical Research CentreDefence Services Medical Research Centre | Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar | Military Healthcare and life sciences | Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health, Molecular Medicine, Molecular Biology | 2012 |
Organisations with labs in Myanmar
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Questions and answers
How many R&D labs are there in Myanmar?
The 311 Institute Global R&D Labs Directory lists 4 active R&D labs in Myanmar as of October 2026: 3 government and 1 military.
Which organisations run the most R&D labs in Myanmar?
In this directory the organisations with the most labs in Myanmar are Ministry of Science and Technology, Defence Services Medical Research Centre and National Health Laboratory.
Where are R&D labs concentrated in Myanmar?
They cluster around Nay Pyi Taw, Kyaukse and Yangon.
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