| No. | Date | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24th Apr 2021 | Centre for Cancer Research & Centre for Stem Cell Research
International Webinar Series Episode-1
“Breast Cancer” 24 April 2021 The Centre for Cancer Research and the Centre for Stem Cell Research, FMHS UTAR, successfully organised the International Webinar Series Episode-1 “Breast Cancer” on 24 April 2021, 10 AM – 12.30 PM (Malaysia time: GMT +8) via the Zoom meeting platform. Four distinguished speakers were invited to share their knowledge on the latest advancement in research and clinical practice in breast cancer management. A total of 75 participants (undergraduate & postgraduate students, researchers, specialists, and allied health staff) from the various institutions and universities participated in a fruitful discussion and Q&A session of the event.   Clinical Associate Professor Dr Yan Naing Soe, the Organising Chairperson of this webinar, warmly welcomed the participants and thanked all speakers and participants for taking their time to join this webinar. He also expressed his appreciation to the advisors and organising committee members for successfully organising this international webinar. Dr Yan expressed hope that this webinar would facilitate the exchange of ideas in research and clinical management of breast cancer for participants to generate new ideas and collaborative partnership. He ended the opening address by wishing all participants a fruitful webinar.  The first speaker was Professor Dr Leong Chee Onn, from the School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Department of Life Sciences, International Medical University, Malaysia and Deputy Director (Research), Institute for Research, Development and Innovation, International Medical University, Malaysia. Prof. Dr Leong shared the work done by his group on the targeting of breast cancer stem cells by using high-throughput chemical library screening.  Dr Noor Ezmas Mahno from the Department of Surgery, Kulliyah of Medicine, International Islamic University Malaysia then updated the participants regarding the current management of early breast cancer in Malaysia.  Following this, Dr Kyaw Toe, staff surgeon at the Breast Unit at North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Trust, shared the experience of his institution in terms of breast conserving surgery. Dr Kyaw talked about the principles of breast conserving surgery and how it was done in the past and the current practice.  Finally, Clinical Associate Professor Dr Myo Oo, from the Department of Population Medicine, Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, talked about implementation research and its importance in breast cancer research.  A Q&A session followed the talk where each speaker took turns to answer some questions from the participants. The Q&A session was moderated by Associate Professor Dr Leong Pooi Pooi and Dr Fann Rui Jeat.  Professor Dr Alan Ong Han Kiat, Chairperson of the Centre for Stem Cell Research, gave the closing remarks on behalf of the webinar organising committee. He thanked the speakers and participants for the successful webinar. He acknowledged the challenging aspects of breast cancer management but also the many opportunities and need for good research that will pave the way towards better treatment and management for a brighter future for breast cancer patients. Prof. Dr Alan concluded the webinar by highlighting the on-going donation drive for setting up a not-for-profit private hospital by UTAR in Kampar and encouraged participants to donate to the hospital’s building fund.   Group photo of the speakers, organising committee members and participants of the webinar. |
| 2 | 28th Jul 2021 | Centre for Cancer Research Bi-monthly Seminar 2021 The Centre for Cancer Research, FMHS UTAR, successfully organised four bi-monthly seminars throughout the year 2021 via the Microsoft Teams platform. The first seminar was conducted on 28 July 2021, 2.00 – 3.00 PM (Malaysia time: GMT +8) and featured Assistant Professor Dr Teh Siew Hoon from the Department of Chinese Medicine, FMHS UTAR. Dr Teh shared her knowledge on the concept of Chinese Medicine in cancer treatment. This seminar was attended by 17 UTAR staff and students.  The second seminar was conducted on 25 August 2021, 2.00 – 3.00 PM (Malaysia time: GMT +8) and featured Assistant Professor Dr Mohammed Abdulrazzaq Jabbar from the Department of Population Medicine, FMHS UTAR. Dr Razzaq shared his knowledge on Occupational Diseases. This seminar was attended by 25 UTAR staff and students.   The third seminar was conducted on 20 October 2021, 2.00 – 3.00 PM (Malaysia time: GMT +8) and featured Professor Dr Huang Tzuo Chi from the National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, Taiwan. Prof. Dr Huang shared his knowledge on the application of herbal components as differentiation effectors of human leukaemia cells.  The last seminar was conducted on 24 November 2021, 2.00 – 3.00 PM (Malaysia time: GMT +8) and featured Mr. Wang Chaozheng from the Department of Chinese Medicine, FMHS UTAR. Mr Wang shared his knowledge on TCM workout suitable for cancer patients. This seminar was attended by 28 UTAR staff and students.  |
| 3 | 11th Sept 2021 | Centre for Cancer Research & Centre for Stem Cell Research
International Webinar Series Episode-2
“Trends & Updates in Endocrinology” 11 September 2021 The Centre for Cancer Research and the Centre for Stem Cell Research, FMHS UTAR, successfully organised the International Webinar Series Episode-2 “Trends & Updates in Endocrinology” on 11 September 2021, 10 AM – 12.30 PM (Malaysia time: GMT +8) via the Zoom meeting platform. Four distinguished speakers were invited to share their knowledge on the latest advancement in the field of endocrinology. A total of 99 participants (undergraduate & postgraduate students, researchers, specialists, and allied health staff) from the various institutions and universities participated in a fruitful discussion and Q&A session of the event.   Assistant Professor Dr Ong Hooi Tin, Chairperson of the Centre for Cancer Research, warmly welcomed the participants and thanked all speakers and participants for taking their time to join this webinar. She also expressed her appreciation to the organising committee members for successfully organising this international webinar. She hoped that this webinar would facilitate the exchange of ideas in research and clinical management of endocrine disorders for participants to generate new ideas and collaborative partnership. She ended the opening address by wishing all participants a fruitful webinar.  The first speaker was Dr Wendy Yeo Wai Yeng from Perdana University, Malaysia. Dr Yeo introduced to the participants the use of stem cells in treating diabetes mellitus and shared the results of her PhD project where she differentiated non-adherent muscle-derived stem cells into insulin-expressing cells in pancreatic islets of diabetic mice to relief hyperglycemia.  Dr Mohd. Sharir Abdul Rahim from the Kulliyah of Medicine and SASMEC@IIUM, International Islamic University Malaysia then updated the participants regarding the role of radioiodine in the management of thyroid cancer.  Following this, Dr Thida Win, Senior Consultant from the KK Women’s & Children’s Hospital, Singapore, provided the participants with updates of radiology in thyroid cancer. Dr Thida talked about risk stratification and treatment options in thyroid cancer practiced in her institution.  Last but not least, Professor Dr Norlela Sukor, from the Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, gave a talk on neuroendocrine tumour and the unique features associated with this type of tumour. In addition, she also shared about the importance of correctly identifying this type of tumour to improve the prognosis of the patients.  A lively Q&A session followed where each speaker took turns to answer some questions from the participants. The Q&A session was moderated by Professor Dr Veera Sekaran Nadarajan and Clinical Associate Professor Dr Yan Naing Soe.  Professor Dr Alan Ong Han Kiat, Chairperson of the Centre for Stem Cell Research, gave the closing remarks on behalf of the webinar organising committee. He thanked the speakers and participants for the successful webinar. Prof. Dr Alan concluded the webinar by highlighting the on-going donation drive for setting up a not-for-profit private hospital by UTAR in Kampar and encouraged participants to donate to the hospital’s building fund.   Group photo of the speakers, organising committee members and participants of the webinar. |