Propolis has been utilised for its various health benefits in traditional medicine and has been researched as a potential dietary supplement. Studies have found that propolis exhibits anti-tumour, antioxidative, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and hepatoprotective properties. However, propolis in its raw form is difficult to use due to its poor solubility in water, susceptibility to oxidation, low bioavailability, and short shelf-life, limiting its application for human consumption unless extracted and formulated. A research team from the School of Pharmacy took up the challenge to produce the first liquid formulation for stingless bee propolis. The team included Dr Ronald Lee, Kashif Maroof, Associate Professor Goh Bey Hing and Associate Professor Siow Lee Fong, led by Professor Gan Siew Hua. Called “Malaysian Kelulut Golden Propolis”, the team exhibited the product at the International Invention, Innovation and Technology Exhibition (ITEX) 2022, winning a silver medal. Click to read the full article. #MonashMalaysia #MonashLens