Monday, 9th October
VENUE: TUN DR. ISMAIL HALL A | |
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TIME | PRE-CONGRESS WORKSHOP 1: IMPACT OF ISO 15189:2022 ON LABORATORY QUALITY MANAGEMENT by MALAYSIAN ASSOCIATION OF CLINICAL BIOCHEMISTS (MACB) |
12:00-14:00 | Registration of Delegates and Lunch |
14:00-15:00 | Introduction to ISO 15189:2022: Requirements for Quality and Competence Ms Fariza Wan Abdullah Senior Principal Assistant Director, Department of Standards Malaysia, Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) Malaysia |
15:00-16:00 | Risk Based Approach in ISO 15189:2022 Dr Raja Elina Raja Aziddin President, Malaysian Association of Clinical Biochemists (MACB) |
16:00-16:30 | Coffee Break |
16:30-17:30 | Managing Internal Quality Control (IQC) in the Context of ISO 15189:2022 Ms Rozita Abdullah Senior Science Officer (Biochemist), Hospital Sungai Buloh |
VENUE: TUN DR. ISMAIL HALL B | |
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TIME | PRE-CONGRESS WORKSHOP 2: MEDICAL ENTOMOLOGY by MALAYSIAN SOCIETY OF PARASITOLOGY AND TROPICAL MEDICINE (MSPTM) |
12:00-14:00 | Registration of Delegates and Lunch |
14:00-17:30 | Morphotaxonomy of Medically Important Mosquitoes in Malaysia: Basic Identification Key on Aedes, Culex and Anopheles Dr Intan Haslina Ishak Senior Lecturer, School of Biological Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia |
VENUE: TUN HUSSEIN ONN HALL A | |
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TIME | PRE-CONGRESS WORKSHOP 3: PARASITOLOGY by MALAYSIAN SOCIETY OF PARASITOLOGY AND TROPICAL MEDICINE (MSPTM) |
12:00-13:30 | Registration of Delegates and Lunch |
13:30-17:30 | Methods to Increase Intestinal Parasite Detection and DNA Quantity Dr Mehru Nisha Senior Lecturer, Institute of Medical Science Technology (UniKL MESTECH), Universiti Kuala Lumpur |
Note: The Organiser reserves the right to alter the programme in the best interest of the congress and shall not be held responsible for any cancellation due to unforeseen circumstances.
Tuesday, 10th October
VENUE: MERDEKA HALL | |
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TIME | OPENING CEREMONY, KEYNOTE AND PLENARY LECTURES |
08:00-09:00 | Registration of Delegates / Arrival of Guests |
09:00-09:05 | Arrival of Guest of Honour YB Dr Zaliha Binti Mustafa Minister of Health, Ministry of Health Malaysia |
09:05-09:10 | National Anthem (Negaraku) and Doa Recital |
09:10-09:20 | Welcome Address by Mr Tan Kian Shing Organising Chairman of the 7th Congress of Asia Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists |
09:20-09:30 | Speech by Dr Eddie Ang Han San Chairman of the Asia Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists (AAMLS) |
09:30-09:40 | Speech by Ms Harvinder Kaur Lakhbeer Singh President of the Malaysian Institute of Medical Laboratory Sciences (MIMLS) |
09:40-10:00 | Speech and Official Opening by YB Dr Zaliha Binti Mustafa Minister of Health, Ministry of Health Malaysia |
10:00-10:30 | Keynote Lecture: The Changing Landscape of the Medical Laboratories: What’s the New Normal? Dr Tengku Norita Tengku Yazid Head of National Pathology Services, Ministry of Health Malaysia |
10:30-11.00 | Coffee Break and Opening of Trade Exhibition |
11:00-11:45 | Plenary Lecture 1: Roles of Medical Testing in Enhancing Country's Healthcare Reform in the 21st Century Dr Rabindra Abeyasinghe World Health Organisation (WHO) Representative to Malaysia, Brunei Darussalam and Singapore |
11:45-12:30 | Plenary Lecture 2: Global Infectious Diseases Elimination in the Next Decade Prof. Dato' Dr Adeeba Kamarulzaman President and Pro Vice Chancellor of Monash University Malaysia |
12:30-14:00 | Lunch Break |
VENUE: TUN DR. ISMAIL HALL A | |
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TIME | WORKSHOP 1: CYTOLOGY WORKSHOP by MALAYSIAN SOCIETY OF CYTOLOGY (MSOC) |
10:00-10:45 | Pitfalls in Gynae Cytology Ms Noor Adida Hassan Former Senior Lecturer, Ministry of Health Training Institute (ILKKM) (Medical Lab Technology) Kuala Lumpur |
10:45-11:00 | Coffee Break |
11:00-11:45 | Quiz in Gynae Cytology |
11:45-12:15 | Diagnostic Accuracy in Gynae Cytology Dr Mohd Nazri Abu Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA |
12:15-13:00 | Case Sharing of Interesting Gynae Cytology Mr Muhamad Feerdaus Kamis Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist, Cytology Unit, Reference Specialised Laboratory, Premier Integrated Labs |
13:00 | Lunch and End of Workshop |
VENUE: TUN DR. ISMAIL HALL B | |
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TIME | WORKSHOP 2: MEDICAL ENTOMOLOGY by MALAYSIAN SOCIETY OF PARASITOLOGY AND TROPICAL MEDICINE (MSPTM) |
10:00-13:00 | Assessing Insecticide Resistance in Mosquitoes: WHO Standard Susceptibility Bioassay for Adult and Larval Dr Chen Chee Dhang President, Malaysian Society of Parasitology and Tropical Medicine (MSPTM) and Head of Research Officer, Universiti Malaya and Dr Lau Koon Weng Medical Entomologist, Biodiversity & Ecological Research Network (BEN), Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, Universiti Malaya |
13:00 | Lunch and End of Workshop |
VENUE: TUN HUSSEIN ONN HALL A | |
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TIME | WORKSHOP 3: NANOTECHNOLOGY by MALAYSIAN SOCIETY OF PARASITOLOGY AND TROPICAL MEDICINE (MSPTM) |
10:00-13:00 | Electron Microscopy: Workshop on HRTEM and FESEM for Materials, Semiconductors, and Life Sciences Dr Leo Bey Fen Head and Consultant, Central Unit of Advanced Research Imaging (CENTUARI), Universiti Malaya |
13:00 | Lunch and End of Workshop |
VENUE: TUN DR. ISMAIL HALL A | |
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TIME | SYMPOSIUM 1: HEALTHCARE INNOVATIONS AND TECHNOLOGIES |
14:00-14:30 | The Digitalization Technology Leap: Setting New Healthcare Standards Prof. Dr Abdul Aziz Baba Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive Officer, International Medical University |
14:30-15:00 | How Artificial Intelligence Changes Pre, Post and Analytical Practices in Laboratory Medicine? Ms Mingyeong Kim Medical Laboratory Technologist, Department of Laboratory Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital |
15:00-15:30 | Coffee Break |
15:30-16:00 | The Role of Big Data Analytics in Digital Health for Pandemic Prevention Dr Maheshwara Rao Appannan Deputy Director, Disease Control Division, Disaster, Epidemic, Crisis and Emergency Management Sector, Ministry of Health Malaysia |
16:00-16:30 | Genomics: Latest Advances and Applications in Healthcare Dr Kumitaa Theva Das Senior Lecturer, Advanced Medical and Dental Institute (AMDI), Universiti Sains Malaysia |
VENUE: TUN DR. ISMAIL HALL B | |
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TIME | SYMPOSIUM 2: DISEASE PREVENTION AND THE ROLES OF LABORATORY MEDICINE |
14:00-14:30 | Laboratory Testing in Disease Prevention: The COVID-19 Experience in Malaysia Dr Lee Boon Chye Consultant Physician and Cardiologist, KPJ Ipoh Specialist Hospital and Former Deputy Minister of Health Malaysia |
14:30-15:00 | Learning from Past Outbreaks Dato' Dr Chandrawathani Panchadcharam Former Director of Research and Innovation Division, Department of Veterinary Services (DVS), Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security Malaysia |
15:00-15:30 | Coffee Break |
15:30-16:00 | Managing Preparedness and Response to the Pandemic Disasters in Malaysia Lt. Col. Ts. Dr Maimunah Omar Deputy Director, Contemporary Security Study Center, Malaysian Institute of Defense and Security (MiDAS), Ministry of Defense Malaysia |
16:00-16:30 | The Role for Private Healthcare and Laboratories in Battling an Outbreak Dr Kamal Amzan Chief Executive Officer, Gleneagles Hospital Medini Johor |
VENUE: TUN HUSSEIN ONN HALL A | |
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TIME | SYMPOSIUM 3: LABORATORY MANAGEMENT |
14:00-14:30 | Challenges Faced by Labs in the VUCA (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity and Ambiguity) World Mr Hareeff Muhammed Chief Executive Officer, Premier Integrated Labs |
14:30-15:00 | Enhancing Productivity and Efficiency in the Clinical Laboratory Ms Chew Yee Yean Deputy Director, University of Malaya Medical Centre |
15:00-15:30 | Coffee Break |
15:30-16.00 | Shift Toward Preventive Healthcare A Driving Force for Medical Laboratories Dr Rachna Kairon Founder and Managing Director, Synapse Laboratory |
16:00-16:30 | Digital Workflow in Medical Laboratories: Pitfalls and Challenges Dr Mohd Jamsani Mat Salleh Head of Chemical Pathology Unit, Department of Pathology, Hospital Seberang Jaya |
VENUE: TUN HUSSEIN ONN HALL B | |
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TIME | SYMPOSIUM 4: MICROBIOLOGY AND PARASITOLOGY |
14:00-14:30 | Multi-Resistant Microorganisms and Antibiotic Stewardship: The Active Role that Can Be Played by Medical Laboratories Dato' Dr Suresh Kumar Chidambaram Head of Department of Medicine, Hospital Sungai Buloh, Ministry of Health Malaysia |
14:30-15:00 | Updates and Advances in the Molecular Detection of Tuberculosis Infection: Transforming How an Ancient Disease is Diagnosed Assoc. Prof. Dr Nadia Atiya Associate Professor, Department of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya |
15:00-15:30 | Integrated One Health Roadmap in Preparations for Future Pandemic Dr Ravindran Thayan Head of Infectious Diseases Research Centre, Institute for Medical Research, National Institutes of Health, Ministry of Health Malaysia |
15:30-16.00 | Coffee Break |
16:00-16:30 | The Role of Advances in Diagnosis of Acanthamoeba Keratitis Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr Tengku Shahrul Anuar Tengku Ahmad Basri Associate Professor, Centre for Medical Laboratory Technology Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA |
16:30-17:00 | A Fully Automated Microbiology Lab Workflow: A Dream or A Future Reality in Bacteriology Dr Masita Arip Head of Allergy & Immunology Research Centre, Institute for Medical Research, National Institutes of Health, Ministry of Health Malaysia |
Wednesday, 11th October
VENUE: MERDEKA HALL | |
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TIME | SELECTED TOPIC |
08:00-09:00 | Registration of Delegates |
09:00-09:30 | Mindfulness in the Chaotic Clinical Laboratory Environment Prof. Dr Sajaratulnisah Othman Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya |
VENUE: TUN DR. ISMAIL HALL A | |
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TIME | SYMPOSIUM 5: UPDATES ON INFECTION AND IMMUNITY |
09:30-10:00 | Herd Immunity, R-naught and Control of Pandemic Prof. Datin Dr Che Ilina Che Isahak Professor of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia |
10:00-10:30 | Genomic Sequencing of SARS-CoV-2: Progress, Challenges and Lessons Learned Dr Khayri Azizi Kamel Institute for Medical Research, National Institutes of Health, Ministry of Health Malaysia |
10:30-11.00 | Coffee Break |
11:00-11:30 | The Shifting Landscape: Real-World Epidemiological Studies and Evolution of Healthcare Policy Dr Peter Seah Keng Tok Head of the Centre for Clinical Outcome Research (CCORE), Institute for Clinical Research, National Institutes of Health, Ministry of Health Malaysia |
11:30-12:00 | Multi-Omics Dissection of Zika and Dengue Virus Pathogenesis Reveals Zafirlukast as a Novel Antiviral Candidate Dr Vinod Balasubramaniam Senior Lecturer, Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine & Health Sciences, Monash University Malaysia |
TIME | INDUSTRIAL SPONSORED TALK 1 |
12:00-12:30 | Industrial Sponsored Talk 1 |
12:30-14:00 | Lunch Break |
VENUE: TUN DR. ISMAIL HALL B | |
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TIME | SYMPOSIUM 6: BIOMEDICAL LABORATORY EDUCATION |
09:30-10:00 | Biomedical Sciences and the Future Prospect: An Introspective Look into the Malaysian Landscape Prof. Ts. Dr Cheah Yoke Kqueen Deputy Dean (Graduate Studies, Industry & Community Relations and Income Generation), Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia |
10:00-10:30 | Scope of Biomedical Sciences Education Contribution in Entrepreneurship Development Assoc. Prof. Dr Negar Shafiei Sabet Associate Professor, Faculty of Medicine, SEGi University |
10:30-11.00 | Coffee Break |
11:00-11:30 | How Biomedical Science / Medical Laboratory Science Education Has Contributed Towards the Advancement of Healthcare in the Asia Region Mr Bernard U. Ebuen Immediate Past President, Philippines Association of Schools of Medical Technology & Public Health (PASMETH) |
11:30-12:00 | Adapting Biomedical Science Practicum for Virtual Learning During the Pandemic Assoc. Prof. Dr Phelim Yong Voon Chen Head of School of Biosciences, Taylor’s University |
TIME | INDUSTRIAL SPONSORED TALK 2 |
12:00-12:30 | Industrial Sponsored Talk |
12:30-14:00 | Lunch Break |
VENUE: TUN HUSSEIN ONN HALL A | |
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TIME | SYMPOSIUM 7: ONE HEALTH |
09:30-10:00 | Malaysian Laboratory Capacities for Early Disease Detection, Rapid Response and Disease Control Dr Nik Jasmin Nik Mahir Director, National Public Health Laboratory, Ministry of Health Malaysia |
10:00-10:30 | One Health: Progress and Challenges Toward the Development of Vaccines Prof. Dr. Mohd Hair Bejo Professor of Veterinary and Avian Pathology, Department of Veterinary Pathology & Microbiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universiti Putra Malaysia |
10:30-11.00 | Coffee Break |
11:00-11:30 | The Value and Positive of Estimation of True Burden of Disease at Population Level: Benefits and Challenges Prof. Dr Sanjay Rampal Lekhraj Rampal Deputy Dean (Research) and Professor of Epidemiology and Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya |
11:30-12:00 | Healthcare Under Attack: The Growing Threat of Cybersecurity Breaches in the Medical Sector Dr Peter Lee Fuei Siong Director, AwanBiru Technology Berhad |
TIME | INDUSTRIAL SPONSORED TALK 3 |
12:00-12:30 | Industrial Sponsored Talk |
12:30-14:00 | Lunch Break |
VENUE: TUN HUSSEIN ONN HALL B | |
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TIME | SYMPOSIUM 8: MEDICAL DEVICE REGULATIONS AND POINT OF CARE TESTING |
09:30-10:00 | Assessment of Medical Devices Registration and Licensing of Medical Device Establishments and Conformity Assessment Bodies Ms Aidahwaty M. Olaybal Director of Pre-Market Control Division, Medical Device Authority, Ministry of Health Malaysia |
10:00-10:30 | Regulatory Requirements for Importing Medical Devices into Malaysia Ms Norlela Hatta @ Antah Policy, International Affairs & Industry Facilitation Division, Medical Device Authority, Ministry of Health Malaysia |
10:30-11.00 | Coffee Break |
11:00-11:30 | Point of Care Testing Experience in Malaysia Dr Hanisah Abdul Hamid Consultant Chemical Pathologist, Hospital Tengku Ampuan Rahimah |
11:30-12:00 | Improving Patient Safety at the Point of Care Dr Alia Nasriana Nasuruddin Consultant Chemical Pathologist, Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan |
TIME | INDUSTRIAL SPONSORED TALK 4 |
12:00-12:30 | Industrial Sponsored Talk |
12:30-14:00 | Lunch Break |
VENUE: TUN DR. ISMAIL HALL A | |
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TIME | SYMPOSIUM 9: UPDATES IN PATHOLOGY |
14:00-14:30 | How Digital Transformation and Artificial Intelligence is Improving Diagnostic Pathology: The Present and Future Prof. Datuk Dr Looi Lai Meng Distinguished Professor, Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya |
14:30-15:00 | Molecular Diagnostics in Cytopathology Mr Sayyidi Hamzi Abdul Raub Deputy Lab Director and Senior Clinical Scientist, Premier Integrated Labs |
15:00-15:30 | Current Application of Molecular Profiling for Solid Tumour Characterisation Assoc. Prof. Dr Wong Yin Ping Anatomic Pathologist, Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia |
15:30-16.00 | Coffee Break |
16:00-16:30 | The Future Trends in Anatomic Pathology Dr Zanariah Alias Head of Department of Pathology, Hospital Kuala Lumpur |
16:30 | End of Symposium 9 |
VENUE: TUN DR. ISMAIL HALL B | |
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TIME | SYMPOSIUM 10: AAMLS SPECIAL SYMPOSIUM – MY HERO IN MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES |
14:00-14:30 | Developing a Competency Assessment Framework for Medical Laboratory Technologists in Primary Health Care Settings in India Dr Malkit Singh Director, Quality Management and Research, Alliance Formulations, Baddi, India |
14:30-15:00 | Facing the Challenge of Developing the Career Progression and Specialization Framework for Blood Banking and Transfusion Practices in the Philippines Mr Ricky D. Martinez Jr. Former Vice President of Philippine Association of Medical Technologists (PAMET) National Officers and Board Directors, Former President of PAMET-USA and Special Lecturer on Blood Banking and Human Resource at Arellano University, Philippines |
15:00-15:30 | The Journey of Medical Laboratory and Biomedical Sciences Programmes in Malaysia: Challenges and Opportunities Emeritus Prof. Tan Sri Dato’ Dr Mohamed Salleh Mohamed Yasin Chairman of Spectrum Education Group and Former Vice Chancellor of Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia |
15:30 | Coffee Break and End of Symposium 10 |
VENUE: TUN HUSSEIN ONN HALL A | |
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TIME | SYMPOSIUM 11: HAEMATOLOGY AND TRANSFUSION MEDICINE |
14:00-14:30 | Updates on Thalassaemia/Haemoglobinopathy: Technical Challenges in Diagnosis Prof. Dr Raja Zahratul Azma Raja Sabudin Head of Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia |
14:30-15:00 | Patient Blood Management: Current Tribulations and Solutions Dr Nor Hafizah Ahmad Head of Clinical Transfusion Division, National Blood Centre, Ministry of Health Malaysia |
15:00-15:30 | The Fight Against Haemoglobinopathies: How Medical Laboratories Play a Role Prof. Dr Zilfalil Alwi Senior Consultant Paediatrician & Clinical Geneticist, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia |
15:30-16.00 | Coffee Break |
16:00-16:30 | Lab Diagnosis in Haematology: Testing in a Future Perspective Dr Wan Hayati Mohd Yaakob Head of Department of Pathology, Hospital Tengku Ampuan Rahimah |
16:30-17:00 | Transfusion Medicine an Ever-developing Science: Current Advances Dr Christina Lee Lai Ling Head of Department of Transfusion Medicine, University of Malaya Medical Centre |
VENUE: TUN HUSSEIN ONN HALL B | |
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TIME | SYMPOSIUM 12: IMMUNOLOGY AND CLINICAL CHEMISTRY |
14:00-14:30 | Clinical Utility of Whole Exome Sequencing for Primary Immunodeficiency Diseases (Inborn Errors of Immunity) Dr Adiratna Mat Ripen Head of Primary Immunodeficiency Unit, Allergy & Immunology Research Centre, Institute for Medical Research, National Institutes of Health, Ministry of Health Malaysia |
14:30-15:00 | Short-chain Fatty Acids as An Emerging Biomarker in Metabolic Diseases Dr Miswar Fattah Head of Research Laboratory and Specialty Laboratory, Prodia Clinical Laboratory, Indonesia |
15:00-15:30 | The Roles of Chemical Pathology Laboratory Testing in Medical Diagnosis and Treatment Monitoring Assoc. Prof. Dr Subashini C. Thambiah Associate Professor and Consultant Chemical Pathologist (Metabolic Medicine), Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia |
15:30-16.00 | Coffee Break |
16:00-16:30 | Vitamin D & Endocrine Disorders Dr Sharifah Faradila Wan Muhamad Hatta Consultant Internal Medicine Physician & Endocrinologist, KPJ Damansara Specialist Hospital 2 |
16:30-17:00 | Interference in Immunoassays Ms Joanne Lee Mee Yin Senior Manager, Quality Assurance and Technical Excellence, Parkway Laboratories, IHH Singapore |
VENUE: KUALA LUMPUR ROOM | |
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TIME | STUDENT FORUM 1 |
08:00-09:00 | Registration of Delegates |
09:00-10:00 | Embracing Your Educational Journey: Survivor Skills in Global Biomedical Landscape Dr Amar Daud Iskandar Abdullah School of Medical and Life Sciences, Sunway University |
10:00-10:30 | Coffee Break |
10:30-12:30 | Mindfulness Practice for Students: Coping with Examination Stress Prof. Dr Sajaratulnisah Othman Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya |
12:30-14:00 | Lunch Break |
14:00-15:30 | Group Activity Breakout Session: Biomedical Science Qualification in Your Countries |
15:30-16:00 | Coffee Break |
16:00-17:00 | Group Activity Breakout Session: Biomedical Science Qualification in Your Countries |
Thursday, 12th October
VENUE: MERDEKA HALL | |
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TIME | CLOSING CEREMONY |
11:00-11:30 | Awards Presentation - AAMLS Awards - Best Posters and Best Presenter Awards |
11:30-11:45 | Announcement of the 8th Congress of AAMLS (AAMLS 2025) |
11:45-12:30 | Closing Ceremony |
12:30 | Lunch and End of Congress |
VENUE: TUN DR. ISMAIL HALL A | |
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TIME | SYMPOSIUM 13: PROSPECTS FOR MEDICAL LABORATORIES: THE ASIAN EXPERIENCE |
08:00-09:00 | Registration of Delegates |
09:00-09:30 | The Clinical Laboratory in the Age of Automation, Digitalization, and Artificial Intelligence: The Philippines Experience Prof. Dr Ma. Frieda Z. Hapan National Board Director, Philippine Association of Medical Technologists (PAMET) and Assistant Dean, Department of Medical Technology, University of Santo Tomas, Philippines |
09:30-10:00 | Sixty-One Years of the Korean Association of Medical Technologists: The Challenges and Reward Assoc. Prof. Dr Ki-Jong Rhee Board Member, International Federation of Biomedical Laboratory Science (IFBLS) and Associate Professor, College of Health Sciences, Yonsei University, Korea |
10:00-10:30 | Evolution of Laboratory Medicine in Taiwan: Past, Present, and Future Innovations Dr Pi-Yueh Chang Director, Taiwan Association of Medical Technologists (TAMT) and Deputy Chief Technologist of Laboratory Medicine, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taiwan |
10:30-11.00 | Coffee Break |
VENUE: TUN DR. ISMAIL HALL B | |
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TIME | SYMPOSIUM 14: UPDATES ON PROFESSION ACT IN ASIAN COUNTRIES |
08:00-09:00 | Registration of Delegates |
09:00-09:30 | Emerging Regulatory Framework for Indian Medical Laboratory Technology Professionals under NCAHP Act 2021 Dr Kaptan Singh Sehrawat President, Indian Confederation of Medical Laboratory Science (ICMLS) and Technical Officer, Department of Biochemistry, Kalawati Saran Children's Hospital, India |
09:30-10:00 | 55 Years of Regulating the Medical Technology Profession in the Philippines Mr Ronaldo E. Puno Vice Chair, Asia Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists (AAMLS) and Chief Medical Technologist, Prolab Diagnostics, Philippines |
10:00-10:30 | Positive Impact of Regulating the Medical Laboratory Profession: The Brunei Experience Dr Hajah Surita Haji Mohamad Taib President, Brunei Darussalam Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists (BAMLS) and Director of Laboratory Services, Ministry of Health, Brunei Darussalam |
10:30-11.00 | Coffee Break |
VENUE: TUN HUSSEIN ONN HALL A | |
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TIME | SYMPOSIUM 15: PRECISION MEDICINE AND GENETICS |
08:00-09:00 | Registration of Delegates |
09:00-09:30 | Precision Medicine and its Role in Combating Cancers Dr Joanna Lim Head of Core Laboratory, Cancer Research Malaysia |
09:30-10:00 | The Medical Testing Revolution Powered by MultiOmics Technology Prof. Dr Maude Elvira Phipps Professor of Human Genetics, Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Monash University Malaysia |
10:00-10:30 | Multi-Cancer Early Detection via Genomic Sequencing and Big Data Analytics Prof. Dr Leong Chee Onn Chief Executive Officer, AGTC Genomics |
10:30-11.00 | Coffee Break |
VENUE: TUN HUSSEIN ONN HALL B | |
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TIME | SYMPOSIUM 16: UPDATES ON ISO15189 LABORATORY QUALITY MANAGEMENT |
08:00-09:00 | Registration of Delegates |
09:00-10:30 | An Overview of Accreditation Process and Implementation of MS ISO 15189 in Malaysia Ms Sharifah Azlinda Syed Abu Bakar Senior Assistant Director, Accreditation Division, Department of Standards Malaysia, Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) Malaysia |
10:30-11.00 | Coffee Break |
VENUE: KUALA LUMPUR ROOM | |
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TIME | STUDENT FORUM 2 |
08:00-09:00 | Registration of Delegates |
09:00-10:30 | Effective Emotional Regulation (Self Awareness & Management) Mr Jagmohan Singh Campus Director, The Center of Applied Data Science (CADS) |
10:30-11.00 | Coffee Break |
11:00-12:00 | Group Activity Presentation by Students: Biomedical Science Qualification in Your Countries |
12:00 | Lunch and End of Student Forum |