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Scientific Programme

DAY 1 – 3rd July 2026 (Friday)

Time Programme
08.00 – 08.45 Keynote Lecture

Speaker: Professor Dr CC Lang, Dundee University, UK

Chairperson: Professor Dr Datin Marina Mat Baki
08.45 – 09.30 Plenary Lecture 1

Speaker: Professor Serena Nik Zainal, Cambridge University, UK

Chairperson: Professor Dr Nasir Shafiee
09.30 – 10.30 Opening Ceremony

Chancellor of UKM: The Royal Highness Tuanku Muhriz
10.30 – 11.00 Tea Break
Grand Ballroom 

Innovation and Collaboration in Cardiovascular Care

 Melati Room

Integrative Approaches to Non-Communicable Diseases Treatment

 Kenanga Room

The Global Burden Diseases  – Challenges and Opportunities
11.00 – 12.00 Artherosclerosis and Coronary artery disease

  • Epidemiology of Atherosclerosis & ACS in SEA: Ethnic & Lifestyle Factors
  • Lp(a), Genetics & Emerging Biomarkers in Premature CAD
  • Innovative Therapies in ACS: Antiplatelets, Lipid-Lowering, and Beyond
 Molecular Insights into Herbal and Natural Product-Based Supplements for NCDs (Dr Jen Kit)

  • Natural Product supplementations in neurodegeneration (AP Teoh Soeng Lin)
  • Mechanisms of Traditional Medicinal Plants in Cancer and Cardiovascular Disease (Sasitorn Chusri, Thailand)
  • Challenges and Advances in Preclinical Validation of Herbal Formulations (Prof Ibrahim Jantan, UKM)
 Symposium
12.00 – 13.00
  • Panel Discussion & Case Studies:
    “Managing ACS in Younger SEA Patients — Challenges & Opportunities”

 

 Integrative Research with TERM Technologies and Molecular Innovations

  • Multi-Omics Approaches in Decoding the Mechanisms of Natural Compounds in NCD Models
  • Gene Editing to Explore Molecular Targets of Phytochemicals in Chronic Disease Pathways
  • Organoids, 3D Cultures, and Microfluidic Systems for Evaluating Integrative Therapies
 Symposium
13.00 – 14.00 Lunch Symposium
14.00 – 15.00 Valves

  • The Burden of Rheumatic Heart Disease in SEA — What Have We Achieved?
  • Percutaneous Options for Mitral & Aortic Disease — Malaysian experience 
  • Building Valve Programs: Training, Imaging, and Infrastructure
 Integrative Primary Care Approaches In NCD Prevention Symposium
15.00 – 16.00 Workshop & Live Cases (optional stream):
“Heart Team Approach to Complex Valve Disease”		 Innovations in NCD Management Symposium
16.00 – 16.30 Tea Break
16.30 – 17.30 Free Paper Free Paper Free Paper
18.00 –20.00 Faculty Dinner (by invitation only)

DAY 2 – 4th July 2026 (Saturday)

Time Programme
08.00– 08.45 Plenary lecture 2

ISHR-SEA 
08.45– 09.30 Plenary lecture 3

Shiga University, Japan
Grand Ballroom 

Innovation and Collaboration in Cardiovascular Care

 Room 1

Integrative Approaches to Noncommunicable Diseases Treatment

 Room 2

ASEAN Medical School Network

 Room 3

The Global Burden Diseases  – Challenges and Opportunities
09.30–10.30

 

 Heart failure

  • Heart Failure Trends in Malaysia — outcome base therapy and follow-up
  • Optimising the 4 pillars & Device Therapy —a calling of shared responsibility?
  • Multidisciplinary HF Programs — Lessons from the Region

Case-Based Discussion:
“Managing Advanced HF in Resource-Limited Settings”

 Advancing Cancer Care: Novel and Emerging Therapeutic Frontiers

Dr. Nur Fa’izah Ab Muin

“From First-in-Human to Impact: Elevating Cancer Outcomes through Early Clinical Trials”

(Dr Von Pei Jye
Sarawak General Hospital

“Harnessing Next-Generation Sequencing to Personalize Cancer Therapy”

(Speaker TBC)

 Symposium
Tea Break
Electrophysiology and arrythmia

“AF, Stroke & Anticoagulation Gaps in SEA — Bridging the Divide”

  • AF in Malaysia: Epidemiology & New Therapies
  • Device Therapy for Brady- & Tachyarrhythmias: Malaysia Data & Innovations
  • Sudden Cardiac Death in Young — Genetic & Screening Program
 Powering the Future of Cancer Care: Digital Pathology & Precision Diagnostics

Dr. Nur Fa’izah Ab Muin

“Digital Pathology and AI in Cancer Diagnostics”

(Prof Tan Geok Chin)

“Integrating Molecular Testing into Cancer Care for Common Malignancies in Malaysia”
(Prof Dr Pathmanathan Rajadurai)

 Symposium
Research and collaboration in cardiology 

  • Regional Research Collaborations in Cardiology — Building Networks
  • AI & Digital Health in Cardiovascular Care — SEA Perspective
  • How to Publish & Lead Multi-center Studies from SEA
 Radiotherapy in the Era of Precision Oncology: Integrating Innovation into Clinical Practice
(Dr Daniel Gan)Adaptive Radiotherapy: Responding to Tumour Changes in Real Time(Speaker TBC)AI-Powered Radiotherapy: Enhancing Planning, Prediction, and Personalisation(Speaker TBC)Hypofractionation and Ultra-Precise Radiotherapy: Expanding Access Without Compromising Outcomes(Speaker TBC)		 Symposium 
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