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Ms Azizan Mohd Isa
Ms Azizan Mohd Isa
Ms. Azizan Mohd Isa was born in October 1968. She began her nursing journey by earning a Diploma in Nursing from KL Nursing College in 1990, followed by a Post Basic Oncology Nursing Certificate in 2002. She furthered her academic qualifications with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Critical Care) from Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) in 2006 and a Master of Education in Guidance and Counseling from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) in 2013.
Her professional development includes a Post Basic Certificate in Hematology Care (Bone Marrow Transplant) completed in 1997 in Sydney, Australia, under a JPA scholarship. In 2013, she also obtained a Certificate in World Enterostomal Therapy Nursing (ET) from University Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC) under a KKM scholarship. She later completed the ASCO Palliative Care Course (KKM, 2022) and was awarded the Certificate of Training of Trainers (TTT) (No. 17757) by HDRc Malaysia in 2025.
Teaching has always been her passion, allowing her to share her extensive knowledge and clinical expertise. After retiring in 2021 as an Oncology Nursing Tutor under the Ministry of Health (KKM), Ms. Azizan continues to contribute to the profession. She currently serves as a freelance lecturer, facilitator, and trainer for the Training of Trainers (ToT) Program and Basic Cancer Care Workshops (JKN KKM), and as an external lecturer for the Post Basic Oncology Nursing Programme at International Medical College (IMC).
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Ms Nurul Fazreen Mohd Nadzri
Ms Nurul Fazreen Mohd Nadzri
Nurul Fazreen binti Mohd Nadzri is a Senior Radiation Therapist at Gleneagles Hospital Kuala Lumpur almost 8 years with extensive experience in advanced radiotherapy techniques, including VMAT, SBRT, DIBH, IGRT, and Gamma Knife procedures. She is proficient in operating Elekta Versa HD, Siemens CT simulators, and MOSAIQ oncology systems, with specialized training in SGRT using the C-RAD system. Nurul Fazreen plays an active role in patient safety, quality assurance, and clinical documentation, and is a key member of the hospital's Environmental, Health and Safety committee. Passionate about education and innovation in radiotherapy, she is also a coordinator for internship students and a regular participant in national conferences and technical workshops.
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Dr Agnes Chong Shu Sze
Dr Agnes Chong Shu Sze
Dr. Agnes is a Clinical Psychologist and Senior Lecturer at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. She holds a PhD in the area Clinical Psychology and has experience in pediatric psycho-oncology, caregiver wellbeing, and neurodevelopmental disorders. Dr. Agnes has participated in multiple research projects, including psychosocial interventions for caregivers of children with cancer. She is a member of several professional bodies, including the Malaysian Society of Clinical Psychology and the Malaysian Association for the Study of Pain, and she is passionate about integrating research and clinical practice to improve psychological support for children and families.
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Mr Aizuddin Mohamed Mansor
Mr Aizuddin Mohamed Mansor
Currently positioned as a Disability Management Officer for PERKESO. 8 years of service to the organization specializing in managing cases for Return to Work encompassing initial contact for assessing basic disability needs, rehabilitation, work modification & retainment as well as long term plan for current disability and disease.
Background of study is undergraduate for Bachelor of Physiotherapy and Master in Sport Science & Recreation. Completed certification for Certified Disability Management Professional under PERKESO internal examination.
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Prof Dr Anand Sachithanandan
Prof Dr Anand Sachithanandan
Professor Dr Anand Sachithanandan is a consultant cardiothoracic surgeon with a special interest in lung cancer. He is the founding president of Lung Cancer Network Malaysia, a disease-centric NGO that seeks to improve care and outcomes for lung cancer patients here through education, awareness, research and advocacy. Under his leadership, LCNM has pioneered several national firsts including: a digital patient guide, a counselling tool for specialists and the first-ever CPG for lung cancer in Malaysia. He has championed and pioneered lung cancer screening here with LDCT, and more recently adoption of AI-CXRs and ctDNA.
Anand is practising at Sunway Medical Center & Subang Jaya Medical Center, and holds clinical professorships in cardiothoracic surgery at Sunway University & University Malaya.
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Datin Ang Chin Fan
Datin Ang Chin Fan
Datin Ang Chin Fan is the President of the Breast Cancer Support Group Johor Bahru (BCSGJB), advocating for breast cancer awareness and survivor support. With over 27 years in education, she holds a Master’s in Education (ECE) from the University of Southern Australia. She owns four Tadika Xaris kindergartens, two Taska Xaris nurseries, and manages eight Eye Level Learning Centers in Johor. A representative of the ECCE Council for southern Malaysia and Vice Chairperson of Southern University College, Datin Ang is committed to advancing both early childhood and higher education.
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Dr Anthony Louis Anak Kindu
Dr Anthony Louis Anak Kindu
Dr. Anthony is a Nuclear Medicine Physician at Institut Kanser Negara, Malaysia. Actively involved in both diagnostic molecular imaging and theragnostic services. With a special interest in internal dosimetry, Dr. Anthony focuses on
optimizing radionuclide therapy through accurate dose estimation to improve clinical outcomes. Passionate about integrating science with patient-centred practice, Dr. Anthony continues to contribute to the development of evidence-based nuclear medicine services.
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Prof Dr C S Pramesh
Prof Dr C S Pramesh
Dr CS Pramesh is the Director of the Tata Memorial Hospital and Professor and Head of Thoracic Surgery at the Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai. He serves on the UICC Board of Directors. He is the convener for the National Cancer Grid, a large network of 370+ cancer centres in India and several other countries (https://ncgindia.org). Pramesh is highly committed to reducing inequities in cancer control and making cancer treatment accessible to all geographic regions and strata of society. He is visiting professor at the Division of Cancer Studies, King’s College London and the Institute of Cancer Policy, King’s Health Partners, London. He serves on the advisory boards of several global organizations including WHO, ASCO, ESMO and the UICC. His research interests include health services research, value-based care, addressing barriers to access, and cancer policy. He is a recipient of the Rachel Pearline global cancer research humanitarian award from the National Cancer Institute, USA.
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Clin Asst Prof Dr Chan Junjie Jack
Clin Asst Prof Dr Chan Junjie Jack
Dr Jack Chan is Chief Quality Officer and Senior Consultant Medical Oncologist at National Cancer Centre Singapore and KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital, subspecialising in gynaecologic and breast cancers. He is Vice President of Gynecologic Cancer Group Singapore, and Principal Investigator of investigator-initiated and industry-sponsored clinical trials for women’s cancers. Dr Chan also sits on the Japanese Society of Medical Oncology’s International Steering Committee, the European Society of Medical Oncology Congress 2024's Scientific Committee (Gynaecological Cancers track) and Asian Society of Gynecologic Oncology 2024 Meeting’s International Scientific Committee.
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Prof Dr Cheong Sok Ching
Prof Dr Cheong Sok Ching
Professor Cheong is the Chief Scientific Officer at Cancer Research Malaysia. She is also an Adjunct
Professor at the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya. Her work aims to improve management
and survival of cancer patients through the understanding of the underlying molecular changes, and
through the development of novel treatment approaches, focusing on head and neck cancers. Her
work includes the development of immunotherapy and the use CRISPR-Cas9 essential screens to
identify novel targets for head and neck cancer. In addition, she also focuses on early detection using
innovative strategies including the development of novel mobile health tools such as MeMoSA®,
enabling early detection of oral cancer. She has received grants from national and international
funding bodies including the Newton-Ungku Omar Fund, Newton Fund Impact Scheme, Global
Challenges Research Fund and the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation SMART Fund,
amongst others. In recognition of her research contributions, she has received several national and
international scientific awards, including the President’s Award by the International Association of Oral
Maxillofacial Pathologist (IAOP), the 8th Underwriters Laboratories-ASEAN-US Science Prize for
Women 2022 and The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) Medal Lecture.
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Dr Danial Chan Boon Yew
Dr Danial Chan Boon Yew
Dr Daniel Chan is a medical oncologist in private practice with Icon Cancer Centre in Singapore. He was the first to utilise pembrolizumab in South Asia in 2014 and also the first to discover how to further reduce infusion related reactions from amivantamab in a case series presented at ASCO annual meeting 2023, which was subsequently validated in the SKIPPirr trial in 2025. He continues to be active in research and presented an oral abstract at ASCO annual meeting 2025 on combined ctRNA and ctDNA next generation sequencing in a variety of cancers.
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Dr David Lee Dai Wee
Dr David Lee Dai Wee
Dr David Lee is a consultant clinical oncologist at Sunway Medical Center, Subang Jaya. His special interests are in thoracic oncology, head and neck oncology and early phase clinical trials. Dr Lee holds Master of Clinical Oncology from University of Malaya and FRCR (Clinical Oncology). After specialty training, he completed a 12-month fellowship in experimental therapeutics at National Cancer Center Singapore.
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Clin Assoc Prof David Tai
Clin Assoc Prof David Tai
Clinical Associate Professor David Tai is a Senior Consultant Medical Oncologist at National Cancer Centre Singapore. His area of interest is in gastrointestinal cancers and early developmental therapeutics.
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Dr Diong Nguk Chai
Dr Diong Nguk Chai
Dr. Diong Nguk Chai obtained her MBBS Degree from the International Medical University, Malaysia, in 2006. She completed her postgraduate training in General Surgery at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia in 2015. She undertook subspecialty training in Thoracic Surgery under the Ministry of Health Malaysia, and at the Koo Foundation Sun Yat-Sen Cancer Center in Taiwan, completing it in 2021.
Currently, Dr. Diong serves as a Consultant in Thoracic and General Surgery at Hospital Sultan Ismail in Johor Bahru. Her clinical interests include Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) and lung cancer. She is a passionate advocate for early detection of lung cancer and actively works to raise awareness among healthcare professionals and the public.
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Ms Diyana Afrina Hizam
Ms Diyana Afrina Hizam
A Medical Physicist at Thomson Hospital Kota Damansara and a PhD candidate at the University of Malaya, where her research focuses on the application of artificial intelligence in radiotherapy. Her research interests include radiation dosimetry, treatment planning, and automation in treatment planning systems. In addition to her clinical responsibilities, she is involved in scripting within treatment planning systems and has taken an active role in TPS beam modeling and validation to support accurate dose calculation and treatment delivery. Diyana has authored and co-authored several peer-reviewed publications and contributes to research initiatives aimed at improving the safety, precision, and quality of radiotherapy.
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Ms Farah Afrina Ismail
Ms Farah Afrina Ismail
Farah Afrina is a graduate of Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, where she completed the Diagnostic Imaging and Radiotherapy (PDR) programme. Born and raised in Johor Bahru, she is currently based in her hometown, working as a Radiation Therapist at KPJ Johor Specialist Hospital.
In her clinical practice, Farah has experience delivering a range of treatment techniques, from 3D Conformal Radiotherapy (3DCRT) to Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy (SBRT), across various anatomical sites. Her introduction to Surface Guided Radiation Therapy (SGRT) began early in her career, particularly through Deep Inspiration Breath Hold (DIBH) and 4DCT workflows. She has since advanced into SGRT-based positioning and has been actively involved in the transition toward tattoo-less protocols.
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Ms Farah Afrina Ismail
Ms Farah Afrina Ismail
Farah Afrina is a graduate of Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, where she completed the Diagnostic Imaging and Radiotherapy (PDR) programme. Born and raised in Johor Bahru, she is currently based in her hometown, working as a Radiation Therapist at KPJ Johor Specialist Hospital.
In her clinical practice, Farah has experience delivering a range of treatment techniques, from 3D Conformal Radiotherapy (3DCRT) to Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy (SBRT), across various anatomical sites. Her introduction to Surface Guided Radiation Therapy (SGRT) began early in her career, particularly through Deep Inspiration Breath Hold (DIBH) and 4DCT workflows. She has since advanced into SGRT-based positioning and has been actively involved in the transition toward tattoo-less protocols.
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Dr Flora Chong Li Tze
Dr Flora Chong Li Tze
Dr Flora Chong Li Tze is a Clinical Oncologist and Head of the Radiotherapy and Oncology Department at Hospital Wanita dan Kanak-Kanak Sabah in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. She is also the Head of the Clinical Research Centre at her hospital as well as Head of Oncology Specialty in Sabah. Her areas of interest include urological cancers and paediatric radiotherapy.
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Dr Francis Tieng
Dr Francis Tieng
Dr. Francis Tieng is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Clinical Oncology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya. He is the founding chair of the “Masterclass of Cancer Molecular Biology,” launched in 2025 as an annual initiative for Master of Clinical Oncology trainees, open to all interested in cancer molecular biology. His research focuses on cancer, cell culture, single-cell RNA sequencing, and bioinformatics. He has received several awards, including First Prize and Best Poster Award at the YSN-ASM Chrysalis Award 2023, and the Young Researcher Award at the International Microbiome and Diagnostic Forum 2022. He has also chaired academic seminars, scientific talks, and community health events. He is a member of the “Asia Pacific Microbiome & Biomedical Research Network” and the “Association for Single Cell Analysis”.
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Assoc Prof Dr Gokula Kumar Appalanaido
Assoc Prof Dr Gokula Kumar Appalanaido
Associate Professor (Dr) Gokula is currently practicing as consultant Radiation Oncologist at Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) and Penang Adventist Hospital. He completed the 5-year consultant Radiation Oncology training in 2013 under the Royal Australian and New Zealand College Of Radiologists (RANZCR) during which periods he worked at the National University Hospital and Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore and William Buckland Radiotherapy Centre, Alfred Health, Melbourne.
His primary interest is brachytherapy for liver and tongue. The novel HyBIRT radiotherapy technique for tongue cancer treatment was developed by USM team lead by Prof Gokula. The clinical outcome of the HyBIRT prospective study were presented as a proffered paper at ESTRO2023, ESTRO2024 and ESTRO2025. In the ESTRO2025, the HyBIRT technique received further international recognition and was awarded the top 5% of abstracts at the conference.
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Dr Hans Alexander Mahendran
Dr Hans Alexander Mahendran
Dr Hans Alexander Mahendran is a graduate of Universiti Putra Malaysia for his basic medical degree and completed his Master of Surgery postgraduate studies under Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia in 2011. He served as a surgeon in Sarawak for three years before returning to Peninsula Malaysia to continue subspecialty training in Upper GI Surgery under the Ministry of Health Malaysia. Upon completion, he has been the lead of the Upper GI Surgical Unit in Hospital Sultanah Aminah Johor Bahru since 2017 overseeing service delivery in the southern peninsula of Malaysia. He is also a clinical lead of the Nutrition Support Therapy Team in HSA and continues his work in managing complex Upper GI cases.
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Dr Ho Gwo Fuang
Dr Ho Gwo Fuang
Dr Ho Gwo Fuang is a clinical oncologist at Curie Oncology KL, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. He was trained at University of St Andrews and Manchester University 1992-1998; Royal Liverpool Hospital NHS Trust, Barts and The London NHS Trust and The Royal Marsden NHS Trust 1999-2007. He attained his Certificate for Completion of Specialist Training (CCST) in 2007 and joined the Faculty of Medicine at Universiti Malaya 2007. He was a Professor of Clinical Oncology and head of Master of Clinical Oncology training programme 2021-2023. He was appointed Adjunct Professor in the Department of Radiation Oncology, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Mangalore, India and M. Kandiah Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Tungku Abdul Rahman, Malaysia 2024. His research interests involve breast, gastrointestinal, and hepatobiliary cancers. He co-authored the Pan-Asian Adapted ESMO Clinical Practice Guidelines for hepatocellular carcinoma (2020) and ASCO Resource Stratified Guideline for Early Detection for Colorectal Cancer (2019) and Treatment of Patients with Early-Stage Colorectal Cancer Resource Stratified Guideline (2019). He is involved in many national and international collaborative research work, as well as the training of new oncologists in Malaysia.
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Ms Ho Sweet Lee
Ms Ho Sweet Lee
Ms Ho Sweet Lee is a seasoned healthcare professional with over two decades of experience in oncology nursing, clinical counseling, education, and healthcare management. A specialist in Oncology Nursing and holder of a Master of Counselling, she currently serves as a Senior Lecturer at Sunway University’s School of Nursing. Her previous leadership roles include Oncology Nurse Educator, Cancer Centre Nurse Manager, Head of Nursing School, and Senior Manager in Human Resources. With deep experience in cancer care, patient education, and cross-cultural clinical environments, she offers valuable perspectives on the role of cultural sensitivity in oncology care. Ms Ho has spoken at numerous national and international conferences, and her dedication to compassionate, inclusive practice continues to inspire the next generation of nurses.
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Dr Ibrahim Ahmad Fuad
Dr Ibrahim Ahmad Fuad
Dr Ibrahim a dedicated sports physician based at Hospital Sultan Ismail Johor Bahru (HSIJB), with a focus on athletic performance, injury prevention, and rehabilitation. He works with athletes across all levels, integrating evidence-based medicine with a holistic approach to care.
He collaborate closely with Majlis Sukan Negeri Johor, the National Sports Institute (ISN), and various local sports associations.
Beyond clinical practice, Dr Ibrahim serve as a speaker at local and international conferences and a trainer for various sports medicine courses.
His work extends beyond sports, promoting physical activity and injury prevention to enhance the overall wellness of the general population through education, advocacy, and community engagement.
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Dr Jahnavi Kesavamatham
Dr Jahnavi Kesavamatham
Dr. Jahnavi is a distinguished clinical molecular geneticist with an extensive academic background in Human Genetics. Her doctoral research made a pioneering contribution to the field by establishing India's first national registry for Neonatal Diabetes (NDM) and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young (MODY), introducing genetic testing for these conditions in the country. Her post-doctoral research at the National University of Singapore (NUS), made substantial contributions to peer-reviewed studies in Oncology, as well as metabolic and neurogenetics. Dr. Jahnavi has also held leadership positions at renowned genetic diagnostic centers. With over 15 years of experience, she is currently making significant strides in Molecular Genetic Diagnostics at Synapse Laboratory, Malaysia.
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Assoc Prof Dr Kanjana Shoterlersuk
Assoc Prof Dr Kanjana Shoterlersuk
Dr. Kanjana Shotelersuk obtained her medical degree from Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok, Thailand, in 1992. After receiving her Thai board certification in Radiation Oncology in 1995, she served as a visiting fellow at the NIH in Bethesda, the University of Maryland, and Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland, USA from 1996 to 1998.
Currently, she serves as the vice president of the Thai Society of Radiation Oncology (THASTRO) and as a council member of The Federation of Asian Organizations for Radiation Oncology (FARO).
Dr. Kanjana is presently an Associate Professor in Radiation Oncology at Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok, Thailand. Her research interests include radiation therapy for pediatric cancer, breast cancer, and lung cancer.
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Mrs Latipah Abdul Wahid
Mrs Latipah Abdul Wahid
Presenter involved in nursing professional with over 20 years of experience in clinical and educational roles.
Began career as a nurse in 1999 at Hospital Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, now known as Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz UKM, worked in the medical and hematology wards.
From 2006 to 2010, served as the Head Nurse for several units in oncology departments, including the Oncology Daycare, Hematology Daycare, Oncology Clinic, Radiotherapy Unit, and the Clinical Research Ward.
In 2010, transitioned to teaching, becoming a Nursing Lecturer at Kolej Kejururawatan Sg. Petani, focused on basic nursing education (Diploma of Nursing) until 2015.
Moved to the Institut Latihan Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia in Johor Bahru and has been teaching the Diploma of Nursing and Advanced Diploma in Oncology Care since Mei 2015.
In addition to teaching role, has been actively involved in the development of the curriculum for the Advanced Diploma in Oncology Care program.
With a strong foundation in both clinical practice and education, presenter is passionate about shaping the future of oncology nursing through work with students and healthcare professionals.
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Dr Look Mei Ling
Dr Look Mei Ling
Dr Look Mei Ling is a Palliative Medicine Physician in Hospital Sultanah Aminah. She obtained her MB BCh BAO from the National University of Ireland in 2009, followed by MRCP (UK) in 2013 and Fellowship in Palliative Medicine under the Malaysian Ministry of Health in 2021. She has enjoyed learning and making a difference in various hospitals in Malaysia, including in Sarawak, Johor and Klang Valley, before coming to Johor Bahru. She has a keen interest in research, quality improvement, education and advocacy for palliative care. She is passionate about expanding palliative care services and access across Johor, with the aim of enhancing patient care, improving family support, and fostering greater work satisfaction among healthcare professionals—through stronger connections, clearer communication, and integrated care.
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Ms Maheswari Jaganathan
Ms Maheswari Jaganathan
Maheswari Jaganathan, RN, SCM, CLT, CPN, BSN, is a nurse by profession—but a system changemaker by calling. With more than 23 years of experience in oncology, lymphedema therapy, palliative care, and patient navigation, she currently serves as the Deputy Head of the Community Outreach Unit at Cancer Research Malaysia. Maheswari co-founded and led the development operationalization of Malaysia’s first Breast Cancer Patient Navigation Programme, which has since transformed care across eight public hospitals, supporting over 5,000 newly diagnosed women since 2015. By integrating patient navigation programme in the management breast cancer patients, the program has significantly improved the timeliness in diagnosis, completion of recommended treatment, reduced defaulters and increase the supportive care for newly diagnosed breast cancer patients in state referral centres. Her work received internationally recognition in Oct 2024, the World Health Organization cited her model in its “Patient Navigation for Early Detection, Diagnosis and Treatment of Breast Cancer - Technical Brief as a benchmark for delivering comprehensive breast cancer care. In a global recognition of her visionary impact, her appointment as an Acumen Malaysia Fellow in 2020, joining a global network of 2000+ bold, moral leaders who are tackling the root causes of poverty and injustice. Maheswari was chosen for her courage to challenge the status quo in cancer care and her commitment to building equitable health systems from the ground up. Through this fellowship, she became a voice not only for patients but for an entire generation of nurses ready to lead with empathy, purpose, and systems thinking. One of the highest honours in global nursing, Maheswari Jaganathan was named a Top 10 Finalist for the Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award 2025—a distinction earned among more than 100,000 nurses from 199 countries. This prestigious honour celebrates the world’s most exceptional nurses who are not only advancing care but transforming healthcare systems. Maheswari’s selection affirms her position on the global stage as a trailblazer—redefining 21stcentury nursing leadership by transforming nurses into system architects, harnessing data and innovation to close care gaps, and building models of equity that extend nursing influence from clinical ground to national health policy. “While our leadership at the bedside is invaluable, it often limits us to where we are needed— rather than where we could truly lead. I believe nurses are not just caregivers; we are architects of equity and the next generation of system changemakers. Our place is not limited to clinic or inpatient wards, but at the table where decisions are made, systems are shaped, and futures are transformed.” - Maheswari Jaganathan, Top 10 Finalist for the Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award 2025
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Ms Maria Khong
Ms Maria Khong
Maria Khong is a seasoned manager in the healthcare industry who upholds empathy for patients and believes that assimilating empathetic communication into daily practice is vital for healthcare organisations’ success.
Throughout her career in healthcare, she has seen the importance of clinical and non-clinical professionals having empathetic skills and ability to understand patients’ feelings to assess their situation and respond accordingly thus creating positive patient experience.
Maria previously held various leadership positions as CEO and COO of hospitals as well as senior positions with not-for-profit organisations, and is currently serving as General Manager of Can-Care, overseeing Malaysia and Singapore operations.
She remains passionate about quality of patient care, having previously taken hospitals through quality accreditations such as Joint Commission International (JCI) and Malaysian Society for Quality in Health (MSQH) accreditation surveys as well as ISO certifications.
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Ms Mariam Mohd Nasir
Ms Mariam Mohd Nasir
A Registered nurse and midwife and obtained her certificate of Wound, Stoma & Continence Care from Princess Margaret Hospital, Hong Kong.
She is the founder and owner of a training center – M&T Network Consultancy Services Sdn Bhd focusing on wound, stoma and continence care and has expanded to more programs for Nurses and Allied Health Professional.
Recently she expanded her business by opening up a Care Centre to train patients and relatives.
She obtained a certificate in Initiative Chronic Wound from Hamburg, Germany and had her clinical in hospital around Germany. She received full scholarship to attend Leadership program in Global Nursing leadership Institute in Geneva, Switzerland.
Obtained her Bachelor in Nursing Sciences in University of Malaya and Master in Business Administration in University Technology Mara.
She was the Chief Nursing Officer of University Malaya Medical Centre and ex-Chief Operating Officer of Andorra Women & Children Hospital.
Currently she is the CEO & Nurse Consultant of M&T Network Consultancy Services Sdn Bhd and Program Director for the Malaysian Enterostomal Therapy Nursing Education Program (METNEP) and committee member for the education committee in the World Council of Enterostomal Therapist(WCET).
Her motto is – “Learning is a never ending story without limitation and Nurses must belief that they have the ability to do what they want to do”.
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Dr Melisa Lim Seer Yee
Dr Melisa Lim Seer Yee
Dr Melisa completed her undergraduate studies in 2004 and her training in Radiology specialty in 2013, both from the Faculty of Medicine, University Malaya. She completed her fellowship in Interventional Radiology in Hospital Selayang, Hospital Kuala Lumpur and National Cancer Center, Tokyo, Japan from 2016-2018. Her special interest is in Interventional Oncology. She is currently the head of Interventional Radiology in Interventional Radiology Unit, Hospital Kuala Lumpur.
She previously served as the Honorary Secretary of Malaysian Society of Interventional Radiology (MYSIR) for the term 2020/2022 and 2022/2024. She is currently the Vice-President of MYSIR for the term 2024/2026.
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Assoc Prof Dr Melvin Chua
Assoc Prof Dr Melvin Chua
Dr. Chua a Clinician-Scientist at the National Cancer Centre Singapore (NCCS) and the Duke-NUS Medical School. He is the Head of Department and Senior Consultant for the Department of Head and Neck and Thoracic Radiation Oncology, Principal Investigator of the Precision Radiotherapeutics and Oncology Programme (PROP) (www.chualabnccs.com); and Director of the Data and Computational Science Hub at NCCS. He is currently Associate Professor (On Tenure) of Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore; and Visiting Professor of the Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, China.
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Mr Mohd Khairul Mohd Zambri
Mr Mohd Khairul Mohd Zambri
Mr. Mohd Khairul currently serves as the Radiotherapy Manager at Columbia Asia Hospital, Bukit Rimau. He brings extensive experience in establishing radiotherapy departments, having been involved in the setup at both KPJ Ampang Puteri Specialist Hospital and Columbia Asia Hospital - Bukit Rimau.
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Dr Mothi Babu Ramalingam
Dr Mothi Babu Ramalingam
Dr Mothi Babu Ramalingam graduated from Madras Medical College, India in 2008. He completed his Internal Medicine Training in 2014 and Singhealth Rehabilitation Medicine Specialty training in 2017 from Singapore. He is currently a Consultant Rehabilitation Physician at Singapore General Hospital and National Cancer Centre, Singapore with interest in Exercise Oncology, Pain management in cancer ,Integrative Medicine and Cancer survivorship. He completed his international observership in Cancer Rehabilitation and Fellowship in Integrative Medicine from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center , USA. ( 2024) . He is a passionate educator involved in both undergraduate and post graduate medical education.
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Dr Ng Khai Lip
Dr Ng Khai Lip
Dr Ng Khai Lip graduated in Nizhny Novgorod State Medical Academy, Russia in 2010,
Obtained MRCP (UK) in 2015
Started Fellowship training in Queen Elizebeth Hospital in 2018
completed fellowship training in 2021.
Currently a Pulmonologist in Hospital Melaka
Has special interest in Interventional Pulmonology, TB , Lung cancer and Pleural diseases
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Dr Ng Wan Jun
Dr Ng Wan Jun
Dr Wanjun Ng is a palliative care consultant based in Queen Elizabeth Hospital. She graduated from St Bartholomew's School of Medicine & Dentistry, UK and subsequently completed her internal medicine and subspecialty training both locally and in Singapore. Her special interests include advance care planning, clinical ethics and spirituality. She has developed a local ACP programme in Sabah, and is a contributing author to National Advance Care Planning Guide year 2024. She won 2nd place for Oral presentation at the 8th International Conference for Advance Care Planning, Singapore in year 2023 for ACP work. She continues to champion ACP training and education in Sabah aiming for greater ACP uptake and care concordance among patients with life limiting illnesses.
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Dr Nik Khairol Reza Md Yazin
Dr Nik Khairol Reza Md Yazin
A Public Health Medicine Specialist registered in the National Specialist Registry (MPM: 35178, NSR: 127591) with expertise in Occupational Health. He currently holds the position of Head, Occupational Safety and Health Sector, Disease Control Division, Ministry of Health Malaysia.
Education
• M.D.: Universiti Sains Malaysia (1998)
• Master of Community Medicine (Occupational Health): Universiti Sains Malaysia (2006)
• Sub-specialty program Ministry of Health (Occupational Health- Epidemiology) (cohort 2018)
Academic Contributions
Actively contributed to the field of public health through academic endeavours:
• Teaching and Training: has been involved in training and mentoring medical students, junior doctors, and healthcare professionals in various aspects of public health and occupational health.
• Lectures and Workshops: has delivered lectures and conducted workshops on topics such as epidemiology, health promotion, and occupational health practices.
• Research Supervision: has supervised research projects, fostering a culture of evidence-based practice within the healthcare community.
• Paper Presentation: has presented various research findings as an author or co-author at state, national and international conferences, sharing valuable insights with fellow professionals.
• Paper Publication: has contributed to published works as an author or co-author. These include journal articles, abstracts, proceedings, scientific paper presentations, and other technical presentations. The publications span a range of topics within the field of public health and occupational health.
Work Experience
With over two decades of experience, has served in various capacities within the healthcare system, demonstrating expertise in public health, occupational health, and epidemiology.
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Prof Dr Nirmala Bhoo Pathy
Prof Dr Nirmala Bhoo Pathy
Prof. Dr. Nirmala Bhoo Pathy is a public health physician and global leader in cancer control based at Universiti Malaya. A passionate advocate for equitable cancer care, she champions patient-centered approaches, especially in low- and middle-income countries. As founder of WeCan@MY and lead investigator of the ASEAN ACTION study, her work has shaped cancer policies across Southeast Asia. Her research appears in The Lancet, Nature Medicine, and Cell Reports Medicine. She contributes to key global efforts, including multiple Lancet Commissions and WHO initiatives, and sits on the board of the Institute of Cancer Policy at King’s College London. A committed mentor, she inspires the next generation to transform cancer care for all.
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Dr Nisha Mohd Shariff
Dr Nisha Mohd Shariff
Dr Nisha is completed her medical degree at the University of Edinburgh and her postgraduate training in clinical oncology at Universiti Malaya. She became a fellow with the Royal College of Radiologists UK. She also completed a clinical fellowship in radiation oncology at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. Her interests include pediatric radiation and head and neck cancers.
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Ms Noor Naslinda Noor Rizan
Ms Noor Naslinda Noor Rizan
A qualified medical physicist with more than 10 years' experience in radiotherapy. Holds a first degree in Biomedical Engineering degree from the University of Malaya before pursuing Physics and Computing in Medicine MSc. from the University of Manchester in United Kingdom.
Received clinical training as medical physicist at both The Christie Hospital, Manchester and Penang General Hospital before embarking on professional journey as medical physicist at Gleneagles Hospital Penang in 2013. Became an accredited Consultant Physicist in 2019 specializing in LINAC quality assurance and commissioning, supporting hospitals across Malaysia.
Collaborated with Integrated Oncology for Asia (IOC) in providing guidance and training to help establish world-class medical physics practices in Indonesia and Vietnam.
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Dr Nor Aniza Azmi
Dr Nor Aniza Azmi
Dr. Nor Aniza Azmi is a senior lecturer and researcher at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, specialising in psycho-oncology, radiotherapy education, and AI-enhanced digital learning. Her research focuses on supportive care training for radiation therapists, and she has led multiple projects on virtual simulation and psychosocial care integration. Dr. Azmi serves as a reviewer and advisor for journals and scientific committees, and has contributed to national frameworks including the Allied Health Professions Act. Her work bridges clinical practice, education, and innovation to enhance cancer care delivery in Malaysia.
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Dr Nur Hana Hamzaid
Dr Nur Hana Hamzaid
Dr Nur Hana Hamzaid is a Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Health Sciences, UKM who obtained her doctorate degree from the University of Sydney, Australia in the field of Health Sciences. She is also a Registered Dietitian under the Ministry of Health Malaysia and appointed as a Dietetic Consultant at the Children's Specialist Hospital, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (HPKK). As an academic who is also actively involved in research in the field of nutrition, she has published more than 15 papers (2020-2023) in quartile 1 and 2 journal and is involved as an author for 3 books related to healthy eating. In addition, she has also successfully licensed and commercialized several healthy food products resulting from studies with the research team she led. Internationally, Dr Hana is a member of the International Reference Group (IRG) for the professional collaboration group, International Dysphagia Diet Standardization Initiatives (IDDSI). In addition, she is also a member of the Malaysian Dietetic Association (MDA) and the Malaysian Society of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Nutrition (MySPGHAN).
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Ms Ong Yoke Ching
Ms Ong Yoke Ching
Ms. Ong Yoke Ching is the Chief Nursing Officer at KPJ Bandar Dato' Onn Specialist Hospital, Johor Bahru, with over 25 years of experience in oncology nursing, clinical education, and healthcare management. She began her career as a clinical oncology nurse specialist and later transitioned into leadership roles, combining her expertise in patient care, research coordination, and nursing education. Ms. Ong holds a Master of Science in Nursing from the University of South Australia and has contributed extensively to professional development through lectures, publications, and consultancy. She is also an active internal auditor for SIRIM, HACCP, MSQH, and JCI, and is widely respected for her commitment to advancing nursing excellence.
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Prof Dr Pierce Chow Kah Hoe
Prof Dr Pierce Chow Kah Hoe
Pierce Chow graduated MBBS and PhD from the National University of Singapore. He trained in General Surgery at the Singapore General Hospital and won the Chapter of Surgeons Gold Medal at the conjoint M.Med(Surgery)/FRCS(Edinburgh) examination. Following advanced surgical training in Singapore, he completed a clinical Fellowship in Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery and Liver Transplantation with Professor Russell Strong in Australia and was subsequently appointed Consultant Surgeon at the Singapore General Hospital.
Pierce is currently tenured professor at the Duke-NUS Medical School and director of the Comprehensive Liver Cancer Clinic at the National Cancer Center Singapore. He is an NMRC funded Senior Clinician Scientist and Principal Investigator (PI) of the NMRC National Flagship Program in Liver Cancer, the PLANet study. He is also funded by BMRC to conduct, in collaboration with industry, the prospective cohort study of patients at high risk of developing liver cancer (ELEGANCE). He has authored more than 300 peer-reviewed papers and has published in the Lancet, Cell, JCO, Nature Cancer, Journal of Hepatology, Gut and other top journals.
Besides clinical work and research, Pierce is also very active in medical education. He is the inaugural and current director of the PhD Program in Clinical and Translational Science at the Duke-NUS Medical School Singapore. He was the inaugural director of the pre-clinical Normal Body course in the same medical school and the founding president of the College of Clinician Scientists at the Academy of Medicine Singapore.
Pierce is Protocol Chair of the Asia-Pacific Hepatocellular Carcinoma (AHCC) Trials Group and has conducted 12 prospective multi-center clinical studies that has enrolled more than 5000 patients from 62 sites across 17 countries and territories in the Asia-Pacific. In recognition of his outstanding work in clinical and translational liver cancer research, Pierce was conferred the NMRC Outstanding Clinician Scientist Award in 2012 and the NMRC Singapore Translational Research (STaR) Investigator Award in 2025. In 2023, he was inducted into Duke-NUS Medical School’s Hall of Master Academic Clinicians.
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Mrs Premala Ponnusamy
Mrs Premala Ponnusamy
Mrs. Premala D/O Ponnusamy is the Head Nurse of Oncology & Palliative Care at the Palliative Care Association of Johor Bahru (PCAJB), where she has led home-based care services since 2014. With over 20 years of nursing experience, she previously served in the Gynaecology and Oncology units at University Malaya Medical Centre. She holds a Diploma in Nursing (University Malaya), a B.Sc (Hons) in Nursing (Northumbria University), and a post-basic certification in Oncology Nursing. She also completed palliative care training with Hospice Malaysia. Passionate about nursing education, oncology, and holistic palliative care, Mrs. Premala is committed to improving quality of life for patients and families through both clinical practice and public health advocacy.
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Dr Rasheila Ganapathi
Dr Rasheila Ganapathi
Dr. Rasheila Ganapathi is a Malaysian Paediatric Haemato-Oncologist currently based at Hospital Sultan Ismail, Johor Bahru. She obtained her medical degree from AIMST University, Malaysia, and subsequently earned her Membership in the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (MRCPCH). She completed her subspecialty training in Paediatric Haemato-Oncology at Hospital Tunku Azizah, Kuala Lumpur, and the Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne, in 2024, with a special focus on childhood solid tumours and central nervous system tumours.
She hopes to further develop paediatric oncology services in Malaysia, particularly in the field of neuro-oncology, and is passionate about improving early diagnosis, multidisciplinary care, and long-term survivorship outcomes for children with cancer.
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Dr Ros Suzanna Ahmad Bustamam
Dr Ros Suzanna Ahmad Bustamam
Dr. Ros Suzanna Ahmad Bustamam is a senior clinical oncologist and health leader in Malaysia. She currently serves as Head of the Department of Radiotherapy and Oncology at Hospital Kuala Lumpur, the country’s largest public cancer centre, and is the National Head of Service for Radiotherapy and Oncology under the Ministry of Health.
She received her medical degree from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland and her Master of Clinical Oncology from the University of Malaya. With over 15 years of experience, she plays a key role in national cancer service planning, policy development, and capacity building across Malaysia.
Dr. Ros Suzanna is actively involved in clinical research, particularly in epigenetics and psychosocial aspects of cancer. She is also a strong advocate for cancer control, contributing to Malaysia’s National Strategic Plan for Cancer Control and leading initiatives across prevention, early detection, treatment, and palliative care.
Her leadership bridges clinical practice, policy, and research, making her a key figure in advancing equitable cancer care in Malaysia and the region.
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Dr Roziana Ariffin
Dr Roziana Ariffin
Consultant Genetic Pathologist, President Chapter of Genetic Pathology, College of Pathology & President Medical Genetic Society of Malaysia
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Dr Sapna Nangia
Dr Sapna Nangia
Dr Sapna Nangia specializes in radiotherapy for Head-Neck and Breast cancers.
With over three decades of experience in radiation oncology, she has been one of the early adopters in India of IMRT for head and neck cancers, in 2002-2003, and has a special interest in radiotherapy techniques.
She holds a patent for a device to facilitate deep-inspiratory-breath-hold radiation and has, along with her team, designed a protocol for DIBH on a Helical Tomotherapy unit, a facility not provided on the unit.
Dr Nangia has been associated with the Apollo Proton Cancer Centre, Chennai, since its inauguration in 2019 and has set up the first Head-Neck, Skull base, Breast and Gynecological cancer Proton Therapy programs in this part of the world.
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Mr Sayyidi Hamzi
Mr Sayyidi Hamzi
Sayyidi Hamzi graduated with a Bachelor’s in Biomedical Science from Management and Science University (MSU) in 2009 and later earned a Master’s in Medical Science (Pathology) from UKM, focusing on HPV genotyping in Malaysian women for vaccination approval in Malaysia. Then he continued his PhD in Medicine (Pathology) on comprehensive genomic profiling in ovarian cancer.
Currently, Sayyidi is the Regional Senior Manager, Deputy Lab Director, and Senior Clinical Scientist at Reference Specialised Laboratory (RSL), Premier Integrated Labs. He serves on multiple advisory and technical boards. He actively participates in national accreditation and quality assurance bodies, including the Malaysian Society of Cytology, Medical Genetics Society of Malaysia, CAP, MSQH, ISO 15189, and MQAP.
His expertise encompasses molecular pathology in solid tumours, liquid biopsy, cytogenetics, infectious diseases, digital pathology, and next-generation sequencing (NGS) technologies, such as CGP, TMB, HRD, WES, and others. A trained cytoscreener, he is also proficient in IHC and histopathology. Focus on cancer research and medical genetics, he collaborates extensively on local and international research projects, contributing to numerous publications and presentations.
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Prof Dr See Mee Hong
Prof Dr See Mee Hong
Professor Dr. See Mee-Hoong is a Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon and senior lecturer at the University of Malaya. She graduated from UPM, obtained her Master of General Surgery from UM, and completed her Breast Oncoplastic Training at Mahidol University, Thailand, in 2015. A regional leader in minimally invasive and robotic breast cancer surgery, she pioneered these techniques at UMMC, where she currently heads the Breast and Endocrine Surgery Unit. Her clinical interests include Oncoplastic Breast Surgery, Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS), Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS), Robotic Surgery, and Intraoperative Radiotherapy (IORT) and AI in diagnosis pathway of breast cancer. She has published over 70 scientific papers and is actively involved in international surgical societies, including IOPBS and IERBS. Dr. See also leads the Asian Breast Surgery Forum (ABSF), a Project ECHO® collaboration that connects 12 Asian countries to advance breast surgical practices. She currently serves as Deputy Head of the Visibility Unit, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya.
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Dr Tan Kee Nam
Dr Tan Kee Nam
Dr Tan Kee Nam is an internal medicine physician currently undergoing subspecialty training in medical oncology. He earned his medical degree in 2013 and obtained Membership of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland (MRCPI) in 2017. Presently, he is completing his oncology fellowship at the National University Cancer Institute, Singapore. Dr Tan has a strong clinical and academic interest in genitourinary and gynaecology malignancies, with a focus on advancing personalised cancer care and contributing to research in these fields. His passion lies in improving patient outcomes through evidence-based medicine, multidisciplinary collaboration and compassionate care.
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Dr Tan Li Kuo
Dr Tan Li Kuo
Dr Tan Li Kuo is currently a senior lecturer in Medical Physics in Universiti Malaya, Malaysia. He was previously the head of Biomedical Engineering in University Malaya Medical Centre, Malaysia, for 5 years.
He has co-authored over 60 papers in peer reviewed scientific journals. His research interests include medical imaging, image processing, and artificial intelligence.
To date he has been an active investigator in multiple research projects totalling over RM 700k in grants, with over RM 250k as principal investigator.
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Prof Dr Tony Lim Kiat Hon
Prof Dr Tony Lim Kiat Hon
Prof Tony Lim is Senior Consultant and Chairman, Division of Pathology in Singapore General Hospital and Academic Chair of the SingHealth Duke-NUS Pathology Academic Clinical Programme. He is actively involved in research focusing on molecular genetics, personalised medicine and the study of lung, liver and gastrointestinal diseases, directing many research initiatives which are instrumental in translating discovery into diagnostics. As a Clinical Director in Genome Institute of Singapore (GIS), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Prof Lim collaborates with many industry and non-industry partners, contributing his clinical expertise to numerous research projects leading to new developments and findings published in many peer-reviewed journals. In addition to his research endeavours, Prof Lim is a passionate educator. He holds the position of Clinical Professor in Duke-NUS Medical School and is a Clinical Physician Faculty in the SingHealth Pathology Residency Programme where he plays a pivotal role in shaping the careers of emerging pathologists. Prof Tony Lim been conferred the Kathy Goh Professorship in Pathology on 1 July 2024, which supports research in breast diseases to improve diagnostic, prognostic, and therapeutic accuracy through biomarker discovery.
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Dr Vaishnavi Jeyasingam
Dr Vaishnavi Jeyasingam
Dr Vaishnavi Jeyasingam graduated with MBBS from University of Malaya, in 2005 and was awarded the Dean’s List. She obtained her Masters in Clinical Oncology from the same institution in 2013 and has been serving as a consultant oncologist at the Radiotherapy and Oncology Department in Hospital Kuala Lumpur the last 13 years. She also does sessionals at Parkcity Medical Center and Subang Jaya Medical Center. Dr Vaishnavi underwent a clinical attachment with the Head and Neck Radiation unit at the Princess Alexandra Hospital in Brisbane, Australia. She is a supervisor and external examiner of the Masters in Clinical Oncology programme, University Malaya. Her areas of special interest include breast, head and neck and hematology malignancies. Dr Vaishnavi has been a panel member for several clinical practice guideline committees and patient access programs.
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Dr Venkata Pradeep Babu Koyyala
Dr Venkata Pradeep Babu Koyyala
Dr. Venkata Pradeep Babu Koyyala is the Director of Shankara Cancer and Research Institute, Tezpur, Assam. A gold medalist in MBBS from AMC, he earned his MD in General Medicine and a Doctorate in Medical Oncology. He has previously served as Head of Medical Oncology at ACCF (TATA Trusts) and Assistant Professor at TMC Visakhapatnam. Dr. Koyyala holds European Certification in Medical Oncology and is a Fellow of the European Society of Medical Oncology (Canada) and FUICC (Italy). A former consultant at Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute, he is also the Associate Editor of the Indian Journal of Medical and Pediatric Oncology and Principal Investigator of the GENESIS Project on inherited cancers in Northeast India.
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Dr Wong Yoke Fui
Dr Wong Yoke Fui
Dr Wong Yoke Fui obtained her MBBS year 2005 and Master of Clinical Oncology Year 2014 from University Malaya. She is currently a Clinical Oncologist working at Institut Kanser Negara (National Cancer Institute) since 2014. She hold the post of Head of Clinical Research Center (CRC) IKN since 2016. She is Trainer for Master of Clinical Oncology. Dr Wong involved in multiple clinical trials as PI and Sub-I and awarded as National Top Recruiter year 2018. She is the developmental group for Stereostatic Body Radiotherapy (SBRT) in IKN. Year 2024, appointed as panel of expert (POE) for First in Human (FIH) study for Ministry of Health.
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Dr Zaril Harza Zakaria
Dr Zaril Harza Zakaria
