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4th December 2023 (Pre-Conference Workshops)
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Workshop | Location |
Leveraging ChatGPT for Scientific Exploration [ LINK ] | Executive Lounge (Level 4) |
Plant Molecular Farming Workshop: Turning Tobacco from Killer to Cure [ LINK ] | Hang Tuah (Level 3) |
AI in Drug Design & Discovery [ LINK ] | Hang Jebat (Level 3) |
Pharmacometrics [ LINK ] | Cheng Ho (Level 3) |
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5th December 2023 (Day 1)
| Time | Location | ||
| 0800 | Registration | ||
| 0815 | Arrival of invited guests | ||
| 0830 | Arrival of Distinguished Guests and Y.B. Chang Lih Kang | ||
| 0835 | National Anthem | ||
| 0840 | Welcoming Address Assoc. Prof. Dr. Patrick Nwabueze Okechukwu Co-Chair of ICDDTM’23 | Hang Li Po Ballroom (Level 4) | |
| 0845 | Welcoming Remarks Prof. Dr. Johnson Stanslas Advisor of ICDDTM’23 President for Malaysian Association for Cancer Research (MACR) | Hang Li Po Ballroom (Level 4) | |
| 0850 | Official Opening Address Y.B. Chang Lih Kang Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Malaysia | Hang Li Po Ballroom (Level 4) | |
| 0900 | INTRODUCTION AND LAUNCHING OF INTERNATIONAL AFFORDABLE DIAGNOSTICS AND THERAPEUTICS ALLIANCE (IA-DATA) Dr. Yolanda Augustin Clinical Oncologist St. George’s University of London, United Kingdom | Hang Li Po Ballroom (Level 4) | |
| 0915 | Plenary Session 1 – Cancer Title: Tumor Cell Metabolism As A Strategy To Bypass Drug Resistance Prof. Dr. Godefridus J. (Frits) Peters Professor of Cancer Biology and Immunology Amsterdam University Medical Centers, Netherlands Moderator: Prof. Dr. Johnson Stanslas (UPM) | Hang Li Po Ballroom (Level 4) | |
| 1000 | Coffee Break, Poster Viewing & Judging, Networking | ||
| 1030 | Invited Talk 1 – Cancer Title: Repositioning Drug Repurposing for Cancer: Focusing on Pre-Cancerous Conditions, Combination Therapies and Antimetastatic Agent Development Dr. Yolanda Augustin Clinical Oncologist St. George’s University of London, United Kingdom Moderators: 1) Dr. Jonathan Lim Chee Woei (UPM) 2) Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lim Siong Meng (UiTM) | Hang Li Po Ballroom (Level 4) | |
| 1050 | Invited Talk 2 – Cancer Title: Putting Malaysia on the Map of Early Phase Oncology Drug Development Dr. Voon Pei Jye Medical Oncologist Sarawak General Hospital, Malaysia Moderators: 1) Dr. Jonathan Lim Chee Woei (UPM) 2) Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lim Siong Meng (UiTM) | Hang Li Po Ballroom (Level 4) | |
| 1110 | Invited Talk 3 – Cancer Title: A Phase Ib Study of OXIRI in Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma Patients and Its Immunomodulatory Effects Prof. Dr. Balram Chowbay Professor of Clinical Pharmacology National Cancer Centre Singapore (NCCS), Singapore Moderators: 1) Dr. Jonathan Lim Chee Woei (UPM) 2) Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lim Siong Meng (UiTM) | Hang Li Po Ballroom (Level 4) | |
| 1130 | Q&A Session 1 – Cancer Invited Talks 1-3 Moderators: 1) Dr. Jonathan Lim Chee Woei (UPM) 2) Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lim Siong Meng (UiTM) | Hang Li Po Ballroom (Level 4) | |
| 1145 | Forum: Stem Cell Industry The stem cell industry in Malaysia is thriving thanks to the world class facilities and experts gathered by local innovative companies and the supportive government biotechnoology policy. We will hear the expert opinions from the local industry players about the challenges and opportunities in bringing stem cell treatment to the clinic in Malaysia. Panelists: 1) Dato’ Dr. Rajbans Singh (Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur) 2) Dato’ Sri Dr. Tham Seng Kong (Alps Global Holding) 3) Mr. James Then (Cryocord Sdn Bhd) 4) Ms. Angelina Tiah (23 Century International Life Science Centre) Moderators: 1) Dr. Tan Jun Jie (USM) 2) Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rajesh Ramasamy (UPM) | Hang Li Po Ballroom (Level 4) | |
| 1245 | Special Invited Talk 4 – Pharmacoeconomics Title: Challenges in Pharmacoeconomic Analysis of Oncology Treatment Prof. Dr. Asrul Akmal Shafie Professor of Pharmacoeconomics Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia Moderator: Dr. Hadzliana Zainal (USM) | Hang Li Po Ballroom (Level 4) | |
| 1310 | Technical Talk Sponsored by Yokogawa | ||
| 1330 | Lunch & Networking | ||
| 1430 | Concurrent Oral Presentation (Presentations 1-4) Infectious Diseases/ Cancer (Drug Delivery) | Hang Li Po Ballroom (Level 4) | |
| Cancer (Drug Delivery/ Nanomedicine) | Cheng Ho (Level 3) | ||
| Cancer (Drug Delivery/ Nanomedicine) | Hang Tuah (Level 3) | ||
| Cancer (Therapeutic Biomarker/ Systematic Review) | Hang Jebat (Level 3) | ||
| Miscellaneous (Extraction, Isolation and Drug Delivery) | Executive Lounge (Level 4) | ||
| 1530 | Plenary Session 2 – Infectious Disease Title: Infectious Diseases and Cancers – Synergies that Suggest Causes and Cures? Prof. Dr. Sanjeev Krishna Professor of Molecular Parasitology and Medicine St. George’s University of London, United Kingdom Moderator: Dr. Yolanda Augustin (St. George’s University of London) | Hang Li Po Ballroom (Level 4) | |
| 1615 | Coffee Break, Poster Viewing & Judging, Networking | ||
| 1645 | Recorded Invited Talk 5 – Infectious Disease Title: Harnessing Tech and Nature: Malaysia’s Approach to Dengue Drug Research Prof. Dr. Habibah A. Wahab Professor of Pharmaceutical Technology Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia Moderators: 1) Dr. Chua Eng Wee (UKM) 2) Dr. Thaigarajan Parumasivam (USM) | Hang Li Po Ballroom (Level 4) | |
| 1705 | Invited Talk 6 – Infectious Disease Title: The Roadmap Towards Flavivirus Antiviral Drug Discovery Dr. Chan Wing Ki Kitti Senior Research Fellow National University of Singapore/J&J Moderators: 1) Dr. Chua Eng Wee (UKM) 2) Dr. Thaigarajan Parumasivam (USM) | Hang Li Po Ballroom (Level 4) | |
| 1725 | Q&A Session 2 – Infectious Disease Invited Talks 4-5 Moderators: 1) Dr. Chua Eng Wee (UKM) 2) Dr. Thaigarajan Parumasivam (USM) | Hang Li Po Ballroom (Level 4) | |
| 1735 | Networking | ||
| 1830 | Gala Dinner | Cheng Ho Court (Level 3) | |
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6th December 2023 (Day 2)
| Time | Activities | Location | |
| 0800 | Registration | ||
| 0900 | Plenary Session 3 – Mental Health/Neurodegeneration Title: Kratom Consumed in Southeast Asia vs. Kratom Products Consumed in the West Prof. Dr. Marek C. Chawarski Professor of Psychiatry and Emergency Medicine Yale University, United States Moderator: Dr. Hadzliana Zainal (USM) | Hang Li Po Ballroom (Level 4) | |
| 0945 | Forum – Use of Ketum (Kratom) for Medical Purposes Ketum has been used traditionally by over a century in Southeast Asia to treat ailments. Today, its worldwide consumption with a lucrative market is not without controversies. Debates are ongoing as to whether its potential medical uses outweigh the adverse effects. At this forum, we gathered experts to discuss issues surrounding ketum and the way forward. Panelists: 1) Prof. Dr. B Vicknasingam Kasinather (Centre for Drug Research, Universiti Sains Malaysia) 2) Prof. Dr. Marek Chawarski (Yale School of Medicine, Yale University USA) 3) Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ekkasit Kumarnsit (Faculty of Science, Prince of Songkla University, Thailand) 4) Mr. Asyraff Muntazar (Aqilmed Sdn Bhd) Moderator: Dr. Siti Rafidah Yusof (Centre for Drug Research, USM) | Hang Li Po Ballroom (Level 4) | |
| 1045 | Coffee Break, Poster Viewing & Judging, Networking | ||
| 1115 | Concurrent Oral Presentation (Presentations 5-8) Inflammatory and Metabolic Diseases | Hang Li Po Ballroom (Level 4) | |
| Cancer (Drug Discovery)/ Miscellaneous (Nanomedicine) | Cheng Ho (Level 3) | ||
| Miscellaneous (Pharmacoeconomics/ Epidemiology/Drug Design/Delivery) | Hang Tuah (Level 3) | ||
| Miscellaneous (Nanomedicine/Drug Design/Delivery) | Hang Jebat (Level 3) | ||
| Mental Health and Neurodegeneration/ Miscellaneous (Nanomedicine/Drug Design/Delivery) | Executive Lounge (Level 4) | ||
| 1255 | Invited Talk 7 – Mental Health/Neurodegeneration Title: Use of Ketum for Medicinal Purposes Prof. Dr. Vicknasingam Kasinather Professor of Addiction Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia Moderator: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ekkasit Kumarnsit (Prince of Songkla University) | Hang Li Po Ballroom (Level 4) | |
| 1315 | Q&A Session 3 – Mental Health/Neurodegeneration Invited Talk 7 | Hang Li Po Ballroom (Level 4) | |
| 1320 | Lunch & Networking | ||
| 1430 | Plenary Session 4 – Inflammatory & Metabolic Diseases Title: Modern Approaches to Modulate the Hsp90 Chaperone for the Treatment of Disease Prof. Dr. Brian Blagg Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry University of Notre Dame, United States Moderator: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Patrick Nwabueze Okechukwu (UCSI University) | Hang Li Po Ballroom (Level 4) | |
| 1515 | Invited Talk 8 – Inflammatory & Metabolic Diseases Title: Novel Action for the Natural Compound Andrographolide As A MAPK-Activated Protein Kinase 2 (MK2) Degrader Prof. Dr. Fred Wong Wai-Shiu Professor of Pharmacology National University of Singapore, Singapore Moderators: 1) Dr. Ooi Der Jiun (MAHSA University) 2) Dr. Nurhanan Murni Yunos (FRIM) | Hang Li Po Ballroom (Level 4) | |
| 1535 | Q&A Session 4 – Inflammatory & Metabolic Diseases Invited Talk 8 Moderators: 1) Dr. Ooi Der Jiun (MAHSA University) 2) Dr. Nurhanan Murni Yunos (FRIM) | Hang Li Po Ballroom (Level 4) | |
| 1540 | Travel Grant Awardee – Sharing Session Awardee 1-3 | Hang Li Po Ballroom (Level 4) | |
| 1610 | Coffee Break, Poster Viewing & Networking | ||
| 1640 | Award Presentations and Closing Remark Dr. Jonathan Lim Chee Woei Co-Chair of ICDDTM’23 | Hang Li Po Ballroom (Level 4) | |
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