Date: 29th to 30th November 2017,
Venue: UTAR Sungai Long

Supported by the Malaysian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (MSBMB), the conference was set to congregate scientists to investigate the fundamental issues in clinical applications and discuss the utility of state-of-the-art technologies and high-throughput experiments to understand cancer and how to best treat it. It was also the aim of the conference to emphasise on both the use of traditional and complementary approaches and treatments. The conference also aimed to provide some directions on whether the current healthcare system would enhance the effectiveness of cancer treatment and what further measures could be done.

The two-day conference focused on three themes: Cancer Biology & Cell Model Systems, Translational Cancer Treatment, and Traditional & Complementary Medicine in Cancer Treatment; presented with plenary talks, multiple invited talks, oral presentations and technical talks. The conference ended with active public forum chaired by the Chairperson of CCR and Conference Organising Committee, Prof Dr Lim Yang Mooi, where health practitioners from Ministry of Health, UTAR and Ayurverdic centre were brought together to provide their insights in “Integrated Approaches in Cancer Treatment”. 

Date: 31st October – 1st November 2017
Venue: UTAR, Sungai Long Campus

The campaign was aimed to create public awareness about cervical cancer and to promote an understanding of healthy lifestyles. As part of CCR’s ongoing commitment to create cancer awareness, CCR has organised the HPV Infections and Cervical Cancer Awareness seminar in conjunction with Stress Free Campaign by the Department of Student Affairs Counselling & Guidance Unit. Talks were delivered on cervical cancer, focusing on promoting prevention through vaccination and healthy lifestyles.

During the event, National Population and Family Development Board (LPPKN) offered free health screening such as free check for Body Mass Index (BMI), cholesterol and glucose test, blood pressure check, Pap smear and breast screening along with the HPV Vaccination.

Date: 17 August 2017
Venue: UTAR, Sungai Long
Speaker: Prof Dr Swaminathan S. Manickam and
Clinical Assoc Prof Dr Thaw Zin

The centre has a long-term collaboration with Centre for Extension Education (CEE) to conduct talks on cancer for the Sungai Long community including UTAR staffs and students. This year CCR organised the Prostate Cancer Awareness Talk with the aims to increase public awareness on prostate health.

Clinical Prof Dr Swaminathan S. Manickam and Clinical Assoc Prof Dr Thaw Zin spoke on a few topics including the pathogenesis of prostate cancer and the risk factors of prostate cancer, the symptoms of prostate cancer, the available screening programmes and the general outline of the current treatment and management of prostate cancer.