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Centre Name: |
Centre for Cancer Research |
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Chairperson: |
Professor Dr. Lim Yang Mooi |
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Description of Centre: |
Cancer
research can cover a wide spectrum of research areas. Pathogenesis of
cancer has long been accepted as a multi-factorial and multi-step
process. In fundamental cancer research, studies on elucidating the
mechanisms of cancer initiation, progression and metastasis remain the
major emphasis in basic cancer research. Genetic and, more recently,
epigenetic factors of cancer are being investigated, which may lead to
the development of biomarkers for early cancer detection. Meanwhile,
translational cancer research studies put emphasis on clinical
applications of basic research findings. Development of therapeutic
strategies leading to clinical protocols for cancer treatment is a
major thrust of translational cancer research. In this respect,
development of viable cellular or in vitro working models for
systematic drug or natural product screening is also an important
research direction. The Center for Cancer Research (CCR) at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University Tunku Abdul Rahman, aims to provide state-of-the-art facilities and develop integrated research programmes for fundamental and translational cancer research in Malaysia. The key areas of research will encompass early cancer detection, prognostic monitoring and development of therapeutic strategies for cancer treatment. With the availability of the latest research instrumentation, facilities, cutting-edge technical platforms and concepts, the Centre for Cancer Research will strive to become a prominent cancer research hub in Malaysia. |
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Research area: |
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Activities in 2014
Summary
of activities
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No. |
Date |
Event |
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1 |
21 & 22 February 2014 |
Cancer Awareness Programme |
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2 |
23 April 2014 |
Mr. Wong Teck Yew: Cancer Chemoprevention |
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3 |
21 May 2014 |
Ms Fong Ka Ling: 'Effects Of High Fidelity Patient Simulators As A Teaching Learning Strategies Among Nursing Diploma Students In Malaysia‘ - A Preliminary Study |
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4 |
18 June 2014 |
Ms Lee Mei Wei: Cervical Cancer-Drug Screening |
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5 |
23 July 2014 |
Dr Thinn Yu Aung: Cancer and Environment |
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6 |
20 August 2014 |
Ms. Lee Tian Xin – Borneol in cancer treatment |
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7 |
2 & 3 September 2014 |
Cancer Research Seminar 2014 |
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8 |
17 September 2014 |
Dr Shwe Sin:Roles of Estrogen receptor/Progesterone receptor (ER/PR) status and HER2/neu oncogene amplification in Carcinoma of breast |
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9 |
22 October 2014 |
Mr. Kaliswaran: Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma |
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10 |
19 November 2014 |
Mr. Ng Yun Kwan: Chinese Medicinal herbs in cancer treatment |
Report on Cancer Awareness Program
Date: 21 & 22 February 2014
Venue: UTAR Kampar Campus
On 21 February 2014, Centre for Cancer Research (CCR) and Centre for Extension Education (CEE) of Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) organized the Cancer Awareness Program in UTAR, Perak Campus. The aim of this two-day program was to create awareness among its participants via various talks on cancer and its prevention methods.
Day one had fun-filled aerobic and yoga session which started at 7.30 pm after which participants had refreshments followed by a lucky draw session. The winners were seen beaming after receiving their lucky draw prizes.
Day two started as early as 8.30 am with the registration of participants followed by the welcoming speech by the Chairperson of the program, Ms. Sheela Devi a/p Sukuru, , and Professor Ir. Dr. Lee Sze Wei, Vice President of R&D and Commercialisation of UTAR. Interactive talks and workshops were lined up where the participants were exposed to a number of topics regarding different types of cancer and their preventive measures. Many of the participants shared and exchanged information with the speakers and other fellow participants. The nurses from Klinik Kesihatan Kampar also were present to offer free pap smear tests to participants.
Students from the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences set up booths to educate the participants on the different aspects of cancer. The hands-on workshops on breast and testicular examinations attracted many of the participants. Here they learned how to perform routine self-examinations at home. Participants gained a lot of valuable knowledge over the two-day program which created awareness on the importance of early cancer detection.
Aerobics & yoga session
Registration of participants
Our distinguished speakers
Our students from the various faculties showing off their talents at their self-created booths
Nurses from Klinik Kesihatan Kampar who were there to render free pap smear tests.
All those who made it successful
Cancer Research Seminar 2014
UTAR Centre for Cancer Research and Taylor‘s University, School of Bioscience, Drug Discovery Cluster, jointly organised the Cancer Research Seminar 2014 on 2nd-3rd September 2014 at Taylor‘s University Lakeside Campus.
With the theme of "Cancer treatment: beyond a microscopic view", this two-day conference provided a platform for thought sharing on research findings and networking on cancer. In her address, Prof. Dr. Lim Yang Mooi said, ?The aim of this seminar is to understand the fundamental issues of cancer complications, and to discuss the application of integrated traditional and complementary (T&CM) approaches in cancer treatment.? She also expressed her gratitude to the invited speakers from local and abroad, the organising committee for making the conference possible and extended a warm welcome to the participants.
A total of 16 invited speakers from local and overseas institutes and 41 partipants from various institutions were gathered at the seminar. One of the invited speakers, Prof. Emeritus Dr. Geoffrey A. Cordell from Natural Products Inc, Evanston, IL, US presented his topic related to the integration of traditional and complementary medicine into health care systems. He mentioned that the integration of two medical systems require mutual respect and an awareness of few major issues.
Prof. Emeritus Dr. Geoffrey Alan Cordell share this talk
Furthermore, the Director of Traditional and Complementary Medicine Division, Ministry of Health Malaysia, Dr. Goh Cheng Soon has shared the latest information on the role of government in integrating T&CM into the mainstream health care system in Malaysia. She elaborated that the Ministry of Health involves in policy making, strategic direction determination, strategic action planning and implementation, and to ensure the safety and quality of T&CM services to the public.
Dr Goh Cheng Soon speaks at the seminar
The other invited speakers were Dr. Nor Saleha Ibrahim Tamin from National Cancer Institute, Dr. Teo Wei Boon from Perkin Elmer, Prof. Dr. William Cushley from University of Glasgow, Dr. Zakiah Ismail from IMR, Prof. Dr. Leong Chee Onn from IMU, Dr. Adrian Ng from CARIF, Prof. Dr. Seow Heng Fong from UPM, Dr. Yang Zao from UTAR, Prof. Victor Ng from NYMU, Prof. Dr. Lim Yang Mooi from UTAR, Dr. Ray Ong from Bio-Rad, Dr. Looi Mee Lee from Taylor‘s University, Mr. Ang Eng Loo from CLMO, Ms. Illambarthi from Kinematic Resources.
Cocktail dinner was served at the end of the first day seminar. The dinner provides an avenue for all participants to network and initiate research collaboration.
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