International Congress of Medicine and Health 2026

Scientific Programme

TimeProgramme
08.30 – 09.15

Keynote Lecture
Chairperson: Professor Datuk Dr A. Rahman A. Jamal

Healthcare Data Research: Promises, Challenges and Opportunities
Professor Dr Chim C Lang, Dundee University, United Kingdom

09.15 – 09.45

Plenary Lecture 1
Chairperson: Professor Dr Nasir Shafiee

Bytes to Bedside: A Data-Driven Taxonomy for Cancer Care
Professor Dr Serena Nik Zainal, Cambridge University, United Kingdom

09.45 – 10.30

Opening Ceremony

KIV Dato’ Seri Diraja Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir

10.30 – 11.00Tea 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?
(Professor Dr Ismail Saiboon, Malaysia)

Digital Portfolios & Workplace-Based Assessment Platforms
(Professor Dr Ardi Findyartini, Indonesia) 

Faculty Readiness for Digital Clinical Teaching: Leadership Lessons from ASEAN Medical School
(Prof Dato’ Dr. Yang Faridah Abdul Aziz, Malaysia)

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
(Professor Dr Pathmanathan Rajadurai, Malaysia)

Advancing Cancer Care: Novel and Emerging Therapeutic Frontiers
(Professor Dr Fuad Ismail, Malaysia)

Adaptive Radiotherapy: Responding to Tumour Changes in Real Time
(Dr Nur Fadhlina Abdul Satar, Malaysia)

Hypofractionation – Can Less be More in Radiotherapy?
(Dr Nur Fadhlina Abdul Satar, Malaysia)

New Targets in Cardiovascular Risks
Moderator: Dr Mohd Shawal Faizal Mohamad

Resistant Hypertension and Aldosterone as a Target
(Professor Dr Chim C Lang, UK)

Lp(a), Genetics & Emerging Biomarkers in Premature CAD
(Professor Dato’ Dr Azahari Othman)

Chronic Kidney Disease and Role of Dapagliflozin
(KIV Profesor Dr Ruslinda/Rozita)

UKMSC Symposium

12.0013.00

Forum Discussion: Utilizing AI in Medical Education. Are We Ready?
Moderator: Dr Lim Chia Hua

The Potential of Artificial Intelligence to Aid Clinical Teaching
(Associate Professor Dr Le Khac Bao, Vietnam)

Strengths and Limitations of AI in Medical Education
(Professor Dr Ardi Findyartini, Indonesia)

Current Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of AI in ASEAN Medical Schools
(Dr Cecilia Jimena, Philippines)

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 Dr Chim C Lang,
Dr Faizal Amri Hamzah

Bench to Bedside:
Cancer Research and
Care in Malaysia
Moderator : TBC

Clinical Research
Malaysia

 

13.00 – 14.30Lunch Symposium
14.30 – 15.30

Challenges for Medical Educators
Moderator: Dr Wan Nabila Wan Mansor

Factors of Burn-out in the Medical Education
(Dr Cecilia Jimena, Philippines)

Safeguarding Integrity Postgraduate Training
(Associate Professor Dr Clement Tan, Singapore)

Cultural Differences in Giving Feedback
(Associate Professor Dr Nurman Yaman, Malaysia)

Integrative Primary Care Strategies in Non-Communicable Disease Prevention and Management
Moderators:
Dr Loo Say Yee /  Professor Dr Noor Azimah Muhammad

VR and gamification: Innovative Approaches for Cognitive Assessment
(Associate Professor Dr Tan Ngiap Chuan, Singapore)

Integrative Primary Care Approaches in Dementia Management
(Associate Professor Dr Fairuz Ali, Malaysia)

Integrative Primary Care Approaches in Osteoporosis Prevention
(Dr Teh Rohaila Jamil, Malaysia)

Delivering Diabetes Care in the Current Era: Advancing Contemporary Approaches
(Associate Professor Dr Syahnaz Hashim, Malaysia)

Innovations in the Management of Erectile Dysfunction in Primary Care
(Associate Professor Dr Saharuddin Ahmad, Malaysia)

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?
(Dr Aslannif Roslan, Malaysia)

Percutaneous Options for Mitral & Aortic Disease — Malaysian experience

Building Valve Programs: Training, Imaging, and Infrastructure
(Professor Dr Asri Said, Malaysia)

Precision Medicine in Practice
Moderator: Professor Dato’ Dr A Rahman A Jamal/Nor Fa’izah Ab Muin

Precision Oncology
(Professor Dr Serena Nik Zainal, UK)

Precision Cardiology
(Professor Dr Chim C Lang, UK)

Precision Medicine in Malaysia
(Professor Datuk Dr A. Rahman A. Jamal)

A Case Study of Precision Medicine in Cancer Care
(Dr Nor Fa’izah Ab Muin)

15.30 – 16.30

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
(Professor Dato’ Seri Dr Jeffrey Jeswant Dillon, Malaysia)

Symposium 12
Moderator:

ROS-dependent SOCS3 up-regulation disrupts regulatory T cell stability during autoimmune disease development
(Associate Professor Dr Hiroki Satooka)

Perioperative Management of NCD Patients: From Risk Stratification to Enhance Recovery
(Associate Professor Dr Azarinah Izaham)

Changing Paradigm in Gastric Cancer Treatment using Biologics
(Professor Dr Nik Ritza Kosai Nik Mahmood)

Current Status and Future Perspectives of International Collaboration between UKM and SUMS
(Yoshinari Aimi, Japan)

16.30 – 17.00Tea Break
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18.00 – 20.00Faculty Dinner (by invitation only)
TimeProgramme
08.15 – 08.45

Keynote Lecture
Chairperson: TBC

Assistant Professor Dr Nadir Kadri, Karolinska Institute, Sweden

08.45 – 09.05

Plenary lecture 2
Chairperson: TD

Detection of Amyloid β Oligomers in a Mouse Model of Alzheimer’s Disease by Fluorine-19 Magnetic Resonance Imaging using a Keto Form of Curcumin Derivative (Shiga-Y51)
Professor Dr Ikuo Tooyama (Shiga University of Medical Science, Japan)

09.05 – 10.05

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)

10.05 – 10.30Tea 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
(Professor Dr Zaleha Abdullah Mahdy, Malaysia)

Health Education in Developing Countries
(Dr May Soe Aung, Myanmar)

Challenges in Rural Healthcare
(TBD: Laos)

Integrative Approaches to Non-Communicable Diseases Treatment
Moderator: Associate Professor Dr Tan Jen Kit

Natural Product supplementations in neurodegeneration
(Dr Mohamad Fairuz Yahaya, Malaysia)

Mechanisms of Traditional Medicinal Plants in Cardiovascular Disease
(Dr Sasitorn Chusri, Thailand)

Challenges and Advances in Preclinical Validation of Herbal Formulations
(Associate Professor Dr Norsyahida Mohd Fauzi, Malaysia)

Heart failure
Moderator: Dr Beh Boon Cong

Heart Failure Trends in Malaysia — Outcome Base Therapy and Follow-up
(Dr Teoh Chee Kiang, Malaysia)

Optimising the 4 Pillars & Device Therapy – A Calling of Shared Responsibility?
(Professor Dr Chee Kok Han, Malaysia)

 Multidisciplinary HF Programs – Lessons from the Region

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

Panelists:
Dr Teoh Chee Kiang
Professor Dr Chee Kok Han

AI Medical
Moderator: TBC

11.30 – 12.30

Equitable Healthcare
Moderator: Professor Dr Mohd Rizal Abdul Manaf

Accessibility of Healthcare in Malaysia: Are we Doing Enough?
(Professor Dr Azimatun Noor, Malaysia)

Measuring Health Equity and Progress Toward SDG 3 in ASEAN Countries
(Professor Dr Mohd Ayub Sadiq @ Lin Naing, Brunei)

Equity in Access to Diagnosis and Treatment for Autoimmune Diseases in Cambodia
(Dr Kang Kosal, Cambodia)

Ageing and Degenerative Diseases
Moderator: Dr Faizul Jaafar 

Inhibition of the Neutrophil-Secreted S100A8/A9 Complex Suppresses Doxorubicin-Induced Cardiomyopathy in Non-Human Primates.
(Associate Professor Dr Akiro Sato Shiga, Japan)

Mitochondrial Dysfunction in Alzheimer’s Disease: Mechanisms and Therapeutic Opportunities
(Prof Dr Suzana Makpol, Malaysia)

Interdisciplinary Care in Fragility Fracture
(Associate Professor Dr Khor Hui Min, Malaysia)

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
(Dr Ma Soot Keng, Malaysia)

AF in Malaysia: Epidemiology & New Therapies
(Dato’ Dr Razali Omar, Malaysia)

Device Therapy for Brady- & Tachyarrhythmias: Malaysia Data & Innovations

Sudden Cardiac Death in Young — Genetic & Screening Program

Mastering Complexity in Rheumatology
Moderator: Professor Dr Syahrul Sazliyana Shaharir

Precision Autoantibody Profiling: Navigating Diagnostic Uncertainty in Complex Presentations
(Associate Professor Dr Hazlyna Baharuddin, Malaysia )

Redefining the Role of Gut Microbiome in Inflammation
(Professor Dr Norfilza Mohd Mokhtar, Malaysia)

Biologics in Rheumatology. Are we successful so far?
(Prof Dr Mohd Shahrir Mohamed Said, Malaysia)

12.30 – 14.00Lunch Symposium
14.00 – 15.00

Forum Discussion:
ASEAN Healthcare System
Moderator: Dr Ahmad Hathim Ahmad Azman

Healthcare Data Sharing
(Professor Dr Mohd Rizali Abdul Manaf, Malaysia) 

Strengthening Health Data and Surveillance Systems Across ASEAN: Lessons from Brunei Darussalam
(Professor Dr Mohd Ayub Sadiq @ Lin Naing, Brunei)

Integrating Health Services and Innovation
(Associate Professor Dr Pongsakorn Tantilipikorn, Thailand)

Obesity
Moderator: AP Dr Chin KY / Dr Nadhirah Shakri

Metabolic Changes in Obesity and Redefining  Management of Obesity in Malaysia
(Prof Dr Norlaila Mustafa)

One Roof, Two Struggles: Adult Obesity and Child Stunting
(Prof Madya Dr Norfazilah Ahmad)

Low Respiratory  Arousal Threshold in Obstructive Sleep Apnoea: Clinical Characteristic and Outcomes
(Prof Madya Dr Mawaddah Azman)

70 Years of Bariatric Surgery: What Have We Learned
(Prof Dato‘ Dr. Nik Ritza Kosai)

Regional Research Collaborations in Cardiology — Building Networks
Moderator:

AI & Digital Health in Cardiovascular Care – SEA Perspective
(Professor Dr Sazzli Kasim, Malaysia)

 

 

 

AI in Medical Education 2030: Co-Creating the Future with Industry and Academia
Moderator: Dr Mohammad Nizam Mokhtar

Responsible AI in Healthcare: Ethics, Regulations and Industry Accountability
(Shakib Ahmad Shakir Jamaluddin (Deputy Secretary General, Kementerian Digital Malaysia))

Generative AI, Simulation and Immersive Learning: The Next Frontier in Medical Training
(Sarah Ching Wai Fan
(Managing Director Hande and Ze Sdn Bhd))

AI in Medical Education: Building ASEAN Capacity Through Industry Collaboration
(Dr Sylvia Hii
( CEO, DGA Healthcare Group))

15.00 – 16.00

Thematic Discussion:
Indoor Health Risks: What Can We Do?
Moderator:
Associate Professor Dr Aneeza Khairiyah W Hamizan

Panelists:

Associate Professor Dr Pongsakorn Tantilipikorn

Dr May Soe Aung, Myanmar

Panelist 3 Timor-Leste

Forum for Young Professionals
Moderator: Associate Prof Dr Khoo Ching Soong

Topic: TBC
(Associate Professor Dr Wong Sok Kuan)

Topic: TBC
(Associate Professor Dr Khoo Ching Soong)

Topic: TBC
(Associate Professor Dr Farah Dayana Zahedi)

Symposium 16
Micellaneous

Associate Professor Dr Rahmadani Sitepu, Indonesia

Dr Amreen Mustafa, United Kingdom

Dr Chloe Law Shi Hui, Germany

Dr Anousavanh Sanaphay, Laos

Mrs Uyen My Nguyen (Kimmy Nguyen), Vietnam

Dr Chang Chee Tao, Malaysia

16.0017.00Symposium 17
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Symposium 18
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Free paper
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Free paper
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17.00 – 17.30Tea Break

DAY 1 - 3rd July 2026 (Friday)

DAY 2 - 4th July 2026 (Saturday)