International Congress of Medicine and Health 2026

Scientific Programme

TimeProgramme
08.15 – 09.00

Keynote Lecture

Healthcare Data Research: Promises, Challenges and Opportunities

Speaker: Professor Dr CC Lang, Dundee University, United Kingdom

Chairperson: Professor Dr Datin Marina Mat Baki 

09.00 – 09.30

Plenary Lecture 1

Bytes to Bedside: A Data-Driven Taxonomy for Cancer Care

Speaker: Professor Serena Nik Zainal, Cambridge University, United Kingdom

Chairperson: Professor Dr Nasir Shafiee

09.30 – 10.30

Opening Ceremony

Chancellor of UKM: The Royal Highness Tuanku Muhriz

10.30 – 11.00Tea Break
 Grand BallroomGarden 1Garden 2Garden 3
11.00 – 12.00

Artherosclerosis and Coronary Artery Disease

Moderator:

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 1:

Cancer Symposium

Moderator: TBC

 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)

 

ASEAN Medical School Network (AMSN)

Digital Tools for Clinical Training Utilizing Health

Moderator:

VR and Simulation Training: How Far Have We Come?

Distant Learning for Surgical Procedures

The Potential of Artificial Intelligence to Aid Clinical Teaching

Symposium 9:

The Global Burden Diseases  – Challenges and Opportunities

Moderator:

Topic to be confirmed

(Professor Dr Nik Ritza Kosai Nik Mahmood)

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

12.00 – 13.00

Panel Discussion & Case Studies

Moderator: TBC

“Managing ACS in Younger SEA Patients — Challenges & Opportunities”

Symposium 2

Theme:

Moderator: TBC

Integrative Research with TERM Technologies and Molecular Innovations
(Professor Dr Fauzi)

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

Challenges for Medical Educators

Moderator: TBC

Cultural Differences in Giving Feedbacks

Factors of Burn-out in the Medical Education

Safeguarding Integrity Postgraduate Training
(Indonesia) 

Symposium 10

Theme:

Moderator: TBC

Topic: TBC
(Associate Professor Dr Azarinah Izaham)

13.00 – 14.00Lunch Symposium
14.00 – 15.00

Valves

Moderator: TBC

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 3:

Integrative Primary Care Approaches in NCD Prevention

Moderator: TBC

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

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

Integrative Primary Care Approaches in Obesity Prevention
(Dr Loo Say Yee, Malaysia)

Forum Discussion: Utilizing AI in Medical Education. Are We Ready?

Moderator: TBC

AI Tools in Medical Education

Strength and Limitations of AI in Medical Education

Current Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of AI in ASEAN Medical Schools

Symposium 11

Theme:TBC

Moderator: TBC

15.00 –16.00

Workshop & Live Cases (optional stream):

Moderator: TBC

Heart Team Approach to Complex Valve Disease

Symposium 4: Innovations in NCD Management

Moderator: TBC

Innovations in the Management of Diabetes
(Associate Professor Dr Syahnaz Hashim, Malaysia)

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

Innovations in the Management of Childhood Obesity
(Associate Professor Dr Noor Azimah Muhammad, Malaysia)

Panel Discussion: Challenges in Implementing Competency-Based Medical Education in Postgraduate  Clinical Program

Moderator: TBC

Symposium 12

Theme: TBC

Moderator: TBC

16.00 – 16.30Tea Break
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18.00 –

20.00

Faculty Dinner (by invitation only)
Time Programme
08.30 – 09.00 Plenary lecture 3 Shiga University, Japan
  Grand Ballroom Garden 1 Garden 2  Garden 3
09.00 – 10.00 Heart failure Moderator: TBC 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” Symposium 5: 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) Healthcare in ASEAN Countries: Rural Healthcare Moderator: TBC  Utilizing Technology in Rural Healthcare (Professor Dr Zaleha Abdullah Mahdy, Malaysia) Health Education in Developing Countries (Myanmar) Challenges in Rural Healthcare (Cambodia) Symposium 13: Global Burden Diseases Moderator: TBC
10.00 – 10.30 Tea Break  
10.30 11.30 Electrophysiology and Arrythmia Moderator: TBC 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 6 Theme: TBC Moderator: TBC Equitable Healthcare Moderator: TBC Accessibility of Healthcare in Malaysia: Are we Doing Enough? (Prof Azimatun Noor, Malaysia)  Measuring Health Equity and Progress Toward SDG 3 in ASEAN Countries (Professor Dr Mohd Ayub Sadiq @ Lin Naing, Brunei) Community Engagement in Healthcare: The Lao Experience (Dr Alongkone Pengsavanh, Laos) Symposium 14: Theme: TBC Moderator: TBC
11.30 – 12.30 Symposium 7 Theme: TBC Moderator: TBC Forum Discussion: ASEAN Healthcare System  Healthcare Data Sharing (Professor Dr Mohd Rizal Bin Haji 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) Symposium 15 Theme: TBC Moderator: TBC
12.30 – 14.00 Lunch Symposium
14.00 – 15.30 Regional Research Collaborations in Cardiology — Building Networks AI & Digital Health in Cardiovascular Care — SEA Perspective How to Publish & Lead Multi-center Studies from SEA Symposium 8 Theme: TBC Moderator: TBC Thematic Discussion: Indoor Health Risks: What Can We Do?  Moderator: Associate Professor Dr Aneeza Khairiyah W Hamizan   Panelists: Associate Professor Dr Pongsakorn Tantilipikorn, Thailand)   Panelist 2 (TBD: KIV Cambodia/Myanmar)   Panelist 3 (TBD) Symposium 16 Theme: TBC Moderator: TBC
3.30 – 4.00 Tea Break 
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