Johor Research Day 2024

Johor Research Day 2024:

Transforming Healthcare Through Digitalization

Johor Research Day is a biennial event that has been traditionally jointly organized by the Johor State Health Department (Jabatan Kesihatan Negeri Johor, JKNJ) and the Clinical Research Centre network of the Johor state. The Johor CRC network includes 3 CRCs which are located in Hospital Sultanah Aminah, Hospital Sultan Ismail, and Hospital Pakar Sultanah Fatimah (Muar). This year, we are proud to be collaborating with Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia (NUMed) and the Johor Bahru Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition Society (JPENS) this year to organise this event.

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Conference Date:

June 5, 2024, Wednesday

Early Bird Price:

Until May 3, 2024, Friday

Regular Price:

From May 4, 2024 onwards

Abstract Submission:

Last submission on April 5, 2024

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Objectives

The objectives of this event include to promote knowledge and culture of research, to increase the awareness of the importance of scientific research and evidence-based knowledge, and also to improve the quality of researchers among all healthcare staff of JKNJ. This includes not only doctors and dentists from the three aforementioned hospitals, but also all the other healthcare professionals and allied health officers from public institutions under the governance of JKNJ. This year, we are also opening our doors to medical students within Johor to come join us for the day.

Registration Fees

Early Bird

Doctors / Dentists / Pharmacists

In Person

MYR 100

Normal Price: MYR 140

Online

MYR 80

Normal Price: MYR 120

Early Bird

Other Allied Health Personnel

In Person

MYR 80

Normal Price: MYR 110

Online

MYR 60

Normal Price: MYR 90

Early Bird

Undergraduate Students

In Person

MYR 50

Normal Price: MYR 80

*For undergraduate students, please upload your verification document or letter from your university as proof of registration.

Speakers

Meet our distinguished panel of experienced medical professionals, sharing invaluable expertise for an insightful experience.

Dr Maheshwara Rao A/L Appannan

Senior Principal Assistant Director

Disease Control Division, Ministry of Health Malaysia

Mr. William Law Kian Boon

Head of Unit

Pharmacist, Digital Health Research & Innovation Unit (DHRi), Institute for Clinical Research (ICR)

Dr Mohd Aizuddin Bin Abd Rahman

Medical Officer

Digital Health Research & Innovation Unit (DHRi), Institute for Clinical Research (ICR)

Dr Luqman Ibrahim

Consultant

Consultant Endocrinologist Regency Hospital, Visiting Consultant PPUM

Mr Navinderan Mageswaran

Director

Center of Excellence for Extended Reality Technology Sdn Bhd

Datin Dr Sheamini Sivasampu

Director

Director of Institute for Clinical Research

Why You
Should Join?

Johor Research Day is focused on all personnel serving under JKNJ institutions in Johor. All research conducted within 2022-2024 are welcome to be submitted as abstracts for further shortlisting to join the oral presentation or poster presentation competition. The other abstracts will be invited to be part of the poster exhibition. This time, we will also be open for participation from medical students studying in the two medical schools in Johor (NUMed and Monash).

Access to Expertise and Resources

We brings together renowned experts, academics, and industry leaders in the field of healthcare research. Attendees will have the unique opportunity to learn from these esteemed professionals, gaining access to their wealth of knowledge, expertise, and practical insights.

Opportunity for Knowledge Enhancement

Whether you're a seasoned healthcare professional or a medical student, this event provides a conducive environment to enhance your knowledge and stay updated with the latest developments in the field.

Enhanced Collaboration Opportunities

Collaboration is essential in advancing healthcare research and addressing complex healthcare challenges. Johor Research Day facilitates collaboration by bringing together researchers, clinicians, educators, and policymakers from diverse backgrounds.

Schedule

Comprehensive Agenda Listing For The Conference

0730 - 0800 Registration

Initial step for attendees to provide personal details, receive program schedules and necessary materials to participate in the event.

0800 - 0820 Welcoming Speech Session

Housekeeping announcements from emcee
NUMed Representative, Dr Ahmad Moolla
Organising Chairperson, Dr Marina Abd Rahman Sabri

0820 - 0835 Speech by Director of Institute for Clinical Research

Enhancing Investigator-Initiated Research in Malaysia
Datin Dr Sheamini Sivasampu

0835 - 0850 Officiating Speech & Opening Ceremony

Dr. Hj. Mohtar bin Pungut @ Hj. Ahmad (Director, Johor State Health Department)

0850 - 0920 Keynote Lecture

The Future of Digital Health
Dr. Maheshwara Rao A/L Appannan (Senior Principal Assistant Director, Disease Control Division, Ministry of Health Malaysia)

0920 - 0940 Morning Break / Viewing of Booths

To provide attendees with a moment to recharge with refreshments and prepare for the upcoming sessions.

Symposium: "Digital Health Research: Making It Work"

Moderator: Dr Marina
Speakers: Dr Aizuddin, Mr William, COEXRT speaker

0930 - 1005 Guest Lecture 1

Dr Mohd Aizuddin Bin Abd Rahman, Medical Officer, Digital Health Research & Innovation Unit (DHRi), Institute for Clinical Research (ICR)

1005 - 1030 Guest Lecture 2

Mr. William Law Kian Boon, Head of Unit, Pharmacist, Digital Health Research & Innovation Unit (DHRi), Institute for Clinical Research (ICR)

1030 - 1055 Guest Lecture 3

Mr Navinderan Mageswaran, Director, Center of Excellence for Extended Reality Technology Sdn Bhd (COEXRT)

Event Conference Organisation

Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia (NUMed)

With its distinct heritage that dates back to 1834, Newcastle University in the UK has gained a strong reputation for innovation and excellence, with its medical and biomedical sciences programme in particular, being highly regarded the world over. The opening of its international campus, Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia (NUMed), in Johor, Malaysia, in 2009 has made quality UK education more accessible to Malaysians as well as those around the region. Bringing the best of Newcastle University to Malaysian shores, NUMed offers a Foundation in Biological and Biomedical Sciences programme alongside its acclaimed undergraduate degrees in medicine and biomedical sciences. All programmes offered at NUMed are identical to those offered at Newcastle University, UK, and lead to the award of the same qualifications, but at significantly reduced costs.

Our Goals

NUMed Malaysia aims to supply top medical and biomedical training to meet the needs of students and health service providers.

Reputation For Innovation

Newcastle University's Medical School is a world leading collaboration of research scientists, medical doctors, and teaching professionals.

Quality and Reputation

Research in NUMed Malaysia focuses on projects that address local needs but our expert teams collaborates with researchers around the globe.

About Organizer (CRC)

The hospital CRC of Hospital Sultanah Aminah Johor Bahru was the second CRC to be established in the southern region of peninsular Malaysia in 2007, existing within the network of 37 CRCs within the Ministry of Health Malaysia. It was the first in the state of Johor, followed by the establishment of the CRC units of Hospital Sultan Ismail, Johor Bahru and Hospital Pakar Sultanah Fatimah, Muar in 2012 and 2015 respectively. The CRC network of Johor strives to promote the conduct of high quality and ethically responsible research within Johor. The CRC units also organise professional development courses and assist clinicians and postgraduate students in the conduct of their clinical research projects as well as provide guidance to new investigators and researchers on study design, methodology, protocol writing, statistics consultation et cetera.