Event Schedule – ICMHS-2025

Event Schedule

Time	Grand Ballroom	Platinum 2	Platinum 3
07:30–08:30	Registration
08:30–09:15	Plenary 1: Prof Emeritus Dato Syed Aljunid Syed Junid (IMU University) – Health Systems Financing: Lesson form ASEAN’s Experience. Moderator: Prof. Dr. Azidah Abdul Kadir
09:15–10:00	Plenary 2: Prof. dr. Fasli Jalal (Universitas YARSI, Jakarta, Indonesia) – Breaking Silos: Multi-Sectoral Partnerships for NCD Prevention in ASEAN – From Policy to Practice Moderator: Prof. Dr. Azidah Abdul Kadir
10:00–10:30	☕ Coffee Break
10:30–12:00	🎤 Opening Ceremony: Welcoming Address & Officiating Ceremony by Datuk Dr. Nor Fariza Ngah (Deputy Director General of Health, Research & Technical Support, Ministry of Health, Malaysia)
12:00–12:45	Keynote: Prof. Emerita Datuk Asma Ismail – Integrating Technology in Global Health Preparedness - Opportunities, Challenges, and the Path Forward Moderator: Prof. Dr. Abdul Razak Sulaiman
13:00–14:00	🍴 Lunch Break / Sponsor's Talk
Room	Grand Ballroom	Platinum 2	Platinum 3
	Moderator: Dr. Sharifah Zubaidiah Syed Jaapar	Moderator: AP Dr. Kirnpal Kaur Banga Singh	Moderator: AP Dr. Muzaimi Mustapha
14:00–14:30	• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Farizah Mohd Hairi (Universiti Malaya)- Mental Health and Aging in ASEAN: Navigating the Epidemiological Shift with Compassionate Care.	• Dr. Refi Ikhtiari (Universitas Prima Indonesia) – Current research on the natural-based therapeutic agents for wound healing application.	• Prof. Pranee Liamputtong (VinUniversity, Vietnam) – Environmental Determinants of Health: Understanding the Intersections of Environment, Equity, and Health Outcomes.
14:30–15:00	• Prof. Dr. Muhammad Najib Mohamad Alwi (MSU Medical Centre) – Cognitive Rehabilitation in Psychiatry: Enhancing Recovery & Resilience in Mental Illness	• Prof. Dr. Fadzilah@Adibah Abdul Majid (Universiti Malaysia Terengganu) – Research on natural/herbal products towards commercialization in Malaysia: Strategies and challenges.	• Prof. Dr. Shatriah Ismail (Universiti Sains Malaysia) – Role of Digital Devices and Myopia (Short-sightedness)
15:00–15:30	• Prof. Dr. Asrenee Ab Razak (Universiti Sains Malaysia) – Building Resilience Through Mental Health Literacy: A Path to Suicide Prevention & Equitable Care	• Prof. Dr. Mahaneem Mohamed (Universiti Sains Malaysia) – Restoring Liver Health: Addressing Obesity-Related Fatty Liver with Natural Products.	• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wong Kah Keng (Universiti Sains Malaysia) – Machine Learning in Cancer and Immunological Research
15:30–16:30	Free Paper Presentation 1 Moderator: Dr. Nazihah Mohd Yunus	Free Paper Presentation 2 Moderator: Dr. Norhanani Mohd Redzwan	Free Paper Presentation 3 Moderator: AP Dr. Zurairah Berahim
16:30–17:00	☕ Tea Break / E-Poster Discussion 1

Time	Grand Ballroom	Platinum 2	Platinum 3
08:30–09:15	Plenary 3: Dr. dr. Suryani Tawali – Innovating for Resilience: Harnessing Natural Resources for Sustainable Health Solutions Moderator: Prof. Dr. Mahaneem Mohamed
09:15–09:45	☕ Coffee Break / E-Poster Discussion 2
Room	Grand Ballroom	Platinum 2	Platinum 3
	Moderator: AP Dr. Wan Faiziah Wan Abdul Rahman	Moderator: Dr. Nurhanis Syazni Roslan	Moderator: AP Dr. Maya Mazuwin Yahya
09:45–10:15	• Prof Lee Yeong Yeh (Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Science, Shenzhen, China) – Tibial Cortex Transverse Transport for the Management of Severe Diabetic Ulcers: Clinical Significance and Underlying Mechanisms	• Prof. Ir. Ts. Dr. Mohd Fadhil Md. Din (Universiti Teknologi Malaysia) – Climate-Responsive Education: A Strategic Imperative for the Future of Higher Education	• Prof. Dr. Chee Hui Yee (Universiti Putra Malaysia) – The Role of Whole Genome Sequencing in Genomic Surveillance, Pandemic Prediction and Prevention
10:15–10:45	• Prof. Dr. Kim Seon Hahn (Universiti Malaya) – Transforming Surgery with Robotics: Innovative Approaches Shaping Better Outcomes for Rectal Cancer Patients	• Prof. Dr. Muhamad Saiful Bahri Yusoff (Universiti Putra Malaysia) – Stethoscopes and Sustainability: Imparting Planetary Health in Training	• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tuan Hairulnizam Tuan Kamauzaman (Universiti Sains Malaysia) – Revolutionizing Emergency Response: Smart Medical Oxygen Tank Monitoring Device for A Safer Care
10:45–11:15	• Prof. Dr. Zamzuri Idris (Universiti Sains Malaysia) – Neurosurgeon perspective on required improvement to gain a healthier future	• Dr. Ahmad Filza Ismail (Universiti Sains Malaysia) – Greener Hospitals, Greener Futures: The Role of Healthcare Systems in Climate Action	•
11:15–12:30	Free Paper Presentation 4 Moderator: Dr. Nur Fadhlina Musa	Free Paper Presentation 5 Moderator: Dr. Nurhanis Syazni Roslan	Free Paper Presentation 6 Moderator: Dr. Aidy Irman Yajid
12:30–14:00	🍴 Lunch Talk & Lunch
Room	Grand Ballroom	Platinum 2	Platinum 3
	Moderator: AP Dr. Tuan Hairulnizam Tuan Kamauzaman	Moderator: AP Dr. Nur Asyilla Che Jalil	Moderator: Prof. Dr. Kamarul Imran Musa
14:00–14:30	• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Aziah Ismail (Universiti Sains Malaysia) - From Concept to Clinic: Prototype Development for Next-Generation In Vitro Diagnostics	• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Faezahtul Arbaeyah Hussain (Universiti Sains Malaysia) - Aptahistochemistry via In-Silico Aptamer Technology: A Game Changer in Diagnostic Histopathology	• Assoc. Prof Marie Ng (National University of Singapore) (Virtual) - Burden of Disease in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN): A systematic analysis of the Global Burden of Disease Study
14:30–15:00	• Prof. Dr. Besral (Universitas Indonesia) - The Current and Future Transformation of Public Health in Indonesia	• Dr. Tuan Noorkorina Tuan Kub (Universiti Sains Malaysia) - Andrographis paniculata as a Potential Antimicrobial Agent: In vitro Targeting of Pathogens from Skin, Oral, Vaginal, and Gastric Systems	• Dr. Harvy Joy Canlas Liwanag (National University of Singapore) (Virtual) - Analyzing Health Systems: Governance and Human Resources for Health
15:00–15:30	• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Raja Azman Raja Awang (Universiti Sains Malaysia) - The Oral Microbiome and Immune Response: Rethinking the Battle between Host and Biofilm in Periodontitiss	• Dr. Nurul Syazana Mohamad Shah (Universiti Sains Malaysia) - Towards Precision Understanding of Non-Syndromic Cleft Lip and Palate: Genetic and Histological Profiles in the Malay Population	• Prof. Dr. Ayub Sadiq (Universiti Brunei Darussalam) - Bridging Gaps, Building Skills: A Regional Collaborative Platform for knowledge exchange and training in Statistics and Epidemiology in ASEAN
15:30–16:00	• Prof. Dr. Lee Yeong Yeh Sponsor Talk: Servier Malaysia Sdn Bhd From Dysbiosis to Recovery: The Clinical Role of S. boulardii CNCM I-745	• Dr. Muhammad Irfan Yasin Ali Uddin (Batu 14 Puchong Health Clinic) - Digital Transformation in Primary Care: A Way Forward for Malaysia	• Prof. Dr Maria Isabel Atienza (St. Luke's Medical Center College of Medicine - William H. Quasha Memorial) - Culture of Care: Strategies for Wellness and Resilience in Medical Education
16:00–16:30		• Dr. Anisa Ahmad (Universiti Sains Malaysia) - Self-reflection and Feedback in Clinical Experiential Learning	• Prof. Dr. Besral (Universitas Indonesia) - The Current and Future Transformation of Public Health in Indonesia
16:30–17:00	☕ Tea Break / E-Poster Discussion 3

Time	Grand Ballroom	Platinum 2	Platinum 3
08:30–09:15	Plenary 4: Prof. Dr. Shaiful Bahari Ismail (Campus Director USM Health Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia)– Digital Solutions in Men's Sexual Health: From Telemedicine to AI-Assisted Screening Moderator: Dr. Muhamad Syahrul Fitri Zawawi
09:15–10:00	Plenary 5: Prof. Gang Li (Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Science, Shenzhen, China) – Distraction Histogenesis: From Biology to Novel Clinical Applications Moderator: Dr. Muhamad Syahrul Fitri Zawawi	Free Paper Presentation (Medical Student) Moderator: AP Dr. Norsuhana Omar
10:00–10:30	☕ Coffee Break
10:30–12:00	Free Paper Presentation 7 Moderator: Dr. Nazlahshaniza Shafin	Free Paper Presentation 8 Moderator: Dr. Tengku Ahmad Damitri Al- Astani Tengku Din	Free Paper Presentation 9 Moderator: Dr. Mohamad Syabil Ikhwan Mohd Amin
12:00–14:00	🏆 Closing Ceremony & Prize Giving by Prof. Dr. Kamarul Aryffin Baharuddin Dean, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia 🍴 Lunch & End of Conference

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22-24 September 2025 @ Renai Hotel | Kota Bharu Kelantan, Malaysia

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The National Conference on Medical and Health Sciences (NCMHS), held annually at Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Kelantan, is a key platform for knowledge exchange and collaboration. This year, the 4th International Conference on Medical and Health Sciences (ICMHS) will coincide with the 25th NCMHS, celebrating USM’s continued excellence in medical and health sciences.

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