Scientific Programme
| Time | Programme | |||
| 08.15 – 09.00 | Keynote Lecture Healthcare Data Research: Promises, Challenges and Opportunities Professor Dr Chim C Lang, Dundee University, United Kingdom Chairperson: Professor Datuk Dr A. Rahman A. Jamal | |||
| 09.00 – 09.30 | Plenary Lecture 1 Bytes to Bedside: A Data-Driven Taxonomy for Cancer Care Professor Serena Nik Zainal, Cambridge University, United Kingdom Chairperson: Professor Dr Nasir Shafiee | |||
| 09.30 – 10.30 | Opening Ceremony TBC | |||
| 10.30 – 11.00 | Tea Break | |||
ASEAN Medical Schools Network (AMSN) Research Symposium (Grand Ballroom) | Non-Communicable Diseases (Garden 1) | Cardiovascular Diseases (Garden 2) | Global Burden Diseases (Garden 3) | |
| 11.00 – 12.00 | Digital Tools for Clinical Training Utilizing Health Moderator: Dr Ahmad Hathim Ahmad Azman XR and Simulation Training: How Far Have We Come? Digital Portfolios & Workplace-Based Assessment Platforms Faculty Readiness for Digital Clinical Teaching: Leadership Lessons from ASEAN Medical School | Symposium 1: Cancer Symposium Moderator: Dr Nur Fa’izah Ab Muin / Dr Daniel Gan Integrating Molecular Testing into Cancer Care for Common Malignancies in Malaysia Advancing Cancer Care: Novel and Emerging Therapeutic Frontiers Adaptive Radiotherapy: Responding to Tumour Changes in Real Time Hypofractionation – Can Less be More in Radiotherapy? | Artherosclerosis and Coronary Artery Disease Moderator: Dr Mohd Shawal Faizal Mohamad How to Publish & Lead Multi-center Studies from SEA 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 | Symposium 9: The Global Burden Diseases – Challenges and Opportunities Moderator: Topic to be confirmed One Roof, Two Struggles: Adult Obesity and Child Stunting |
| 12.00 – 13.00 | Forum Discussion: Utilizing AI in Medical Education. Are We Ready? Moderator: Dr Lim Chia Hua The Potential of Artificial Intelligence to Aid Clinical Teaching Strengths and Limitations of AI in Medical Education Current Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of AI in ASEAN Medical Schools | Integrative Research with TERM Technologies and Molecular Innovations Moderator: Associate Professor Dr Mohd Fauzi MH Busra 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 | Panel Discussion & Case Studies Moderator: Associate Professor Dr Hamat Hamdi Che Hassan
Managing ACS in Younger SEA Patients-Challenges & Opportunities
Panelists: Professor Chim C Lang, | Symposium 10 Theme: Moderator: TBC Topic: TBC |
| 13.00 – 14.00 | Lunch Symposium | |||
| 14.00 – 15.00 | Challenges for Medical Educators Moderator: Dr Wan Nabila Wan Mansor Factors of Burn-out in the Medical Education Safeguarding Integrity Postgraduate Training Cultural Differences in Giving Feedback | Integrative Primary Care Strategies in Non-Communicable Disease Prevention and Management Moderators: VR and gamification: Innovative Approaches for Cognitive Assessment Integrative Primary Care Approaches in Dementia Management Integrative Primary Care Approaches in Osteoporosis Prevention Delivering Diabetes Care in the Current Era: Advancing Contemporary Approaches Innovations in the Management of Erectile Dysfunction in Primary Care (Associate Professor Dr Saharuddin Ahmad, Malaysia)
Q&A (20 minutes) | Valves Moderator: Associate Professor Dr Hamat Hamdi Che Hassan / Dr Muhammad Ishamuddin Ismail / Associate Professor Dr Kamisah Yusof 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 | Symposium 11 Moderator: TBC Biologics in Rheumatology. Are we successful so far? Theme: TBC Moderator: TBC |
| 15.00 – 16.00 | Panel Discussion: Challenges in Implementing Competency-Based Medical Education in Postgraduate Clinical Program Moderator: Associate Professor Dr Aneeza Khairiyah W Hamizan Panelists: Professor Dr Ismail Saiboon, Professor Dr Ardi Findyartini, Professor Dato’ Dr. Yang Faridah Binti Abdul Aziz, Associate Professor Dr Le Khac Bao, Dr Cecilia Jimena, Associate Professor Clement, Associate Professor Dr Nurman Yaman | Workshop Moderator: Dr Muhammad Ishamuddin Ismail Heart Team Approach to Complex Valve Disease | Symposium 12 | |
| 15.00 – 16.00 | Tea Break | |||
| 16.30 – 17.30 | Free Paper | Free Paper | Free Paper | Free Paper |
| 18.00 – 20.00 | Faculty Dinner (by invitation only) | |||
| Time | Programme | |||
| 08.30 – 09.00 | Plenary Lecture: Professor Dr Ikuo Tooyama (Shiga University, Japan) Chairperson: | |||
| 09.00 – 10.00 | ASEAN Deans Council Forum: Consortium on Stem Cells Chairperson: Professor Dr Nasir Shafiee Panelists: Associate Professor Dr Mohd Fauzi MH Busra (Malaysia) Indonesia (TBC) Thailand (TBC) | |||
| 10.00 – 10.30 | Tea Break | |||
ASEAN Medical School Network (AMSN) Research Symposium (Grand Ballroom) | Non-Communicable Diseases (Garden 1) | Cardiovascular Diseases (Garden 2) | Global Burden Diseases (Garden 3) | |
| 10.30 – 11.30 | Healthcare in ASEAN Countries: Rural Healthcare Moderator: Professor Dr Azimatun Noor Utilizing Technology in Rural Healthcare Health Education in Developing Countries Challenges in Rural Healthcare | Integrative Approaches to Non-Communicable Diseases Treatment Moderator: Associate Professor Dr Tan Jen Kit Natural Product supplementations in neurodegeneration Mechanisms of Traditional Medicinal Plants in Cardiovascular Disease Challenges and Advances in Preclinical Validation of Herbal Formulations | Heart failure Moderator: Dr Beh Boon Cong 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: Panelists: | Symposium 13: Global Burden Diseases Moderator: TBC |
| 11.30 – 12.30 | Equitable Healthcare Moderator: Professor Dr Mohd Rizal Abdul Manaf Accessibility of Healthcare in Malaysia: Are we Doing Enough? Measuring Health Equity and Progress Toward SDG 3 in ASEAN Countries Equity in Access to Diagnosis and Treatment for Autoimmune Diseases in Cambodia | Biochemistry Moderator: TBC | Electrophysiology and Arrythmia Moderator: Associate Professor Dr Azlan Helmy Abd Samad/ Dr Mohd Shawal Faizal Mohamad 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 | Symposium 14: Theme: TBC Moderator: TBC |
| 12.30 – 14.00 | Lunch Symposium | |||
| 14.00 – 15.00 | Forum Discussion: Moderator: Dr Ahmad Hathim Ahmad Azman Healthcare Data Sharing Strengthening Health Data and Surveillance Systems Across ASEAN: Lessons from Brunei Darussalam Integrating Health Services and Innovation | UKMSC Scientific Symposium Moderator: TBC | Regional Research Collaborations in Cardiology — Building Networks Moderator: AI & Digital Health in Cardiovascular Care – SEA Perspective
| Symposium 15 Theme: TBC Moderator: TBC |
| 15.00 – 16.00 | Thematic Discussion: Indoor Health Risks: What Can We Do? Moderator: Panelists: Panelist 3 Timor-Leste | Theme: Obesity Moderator:
Professor Dr Norlaila Mustafa
Professor Dato’ Dr Nik Ritza Kosai
Professor Datin Dr Marina Mat Baki
Associate Professor Dr Mawaddah Azman
| Forum for Young Professionals Moderator: | Symposium 16 Theme: TBC Moderator: TBC |
| 16.00 – 16.30 | Tea Break | |||
| 16.30 – 17.30 | Free Paper | Free Paper | Forum for Young Professionals Moderator: | Free Paper |
DAY 1 - 3rd July 2026 (Friday)
DAY 2 - 4th July 2026 (Saturday)
