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6th UTAR Seminar on Stem Cells and IPSC Research, UTAR
Date: 26 June 2018
The Center of Stem Cell Research (CSCR), Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) had organized the 6th UTAR SEMINAR ON STEM CELLS AND IPSC RESEARCH 2018 (6th UTAR SCiP 2018), ‘Bringing the Forefront of Stem Cell Research and Informatics to the Doorsteps of Society’ on 26 June 2018 at UTAR Sungai Long Campus, Bandar Sungai Long, 43000 Kajang, Selangor, Malaysia.
The objective of this seminar is to connect local stem cell scientists to discuss the latest issues on the basic and translational aspects of stem cell research. The topics covered are:
- Gene Therapy
- Gene Editing
- Personalised Medicine
- Stem Cell Banking
- iPSC Disease Modelling
We had invited various prominent local and international speakers who are scientist and also those who are working in the industry to share their expertise. The speakers include:
- Professor Dr. John Rasko, AO (Sydney Medical School)
- Dr. Vijayendran Govindasamy (Cryocord Sdn Bhd)
- Ms. Tan Min Hui (Cryocord Sdn Bhd)
- Dr. Lim Sui Wen (Oncode Scientific Sdn Bhd)
- Dr. Thamil Selvee Ramasamy (Universiti Malaya)
- Mr. Karthik Chandran (Hygieia Therapeutics Sdn Bhd)
- Professor Dr. Alan Ong Han Kiat (UTAR)
The topics covered in this one day seminar including Stem Cells, Genome Editing, Tissue Engineering and GMP to GCP laboratory.
Oganizing Me
| Advisor | : Emeritus Prof. Dr. Cheong Soon Keng |
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| Chairperson | : Prof. Dr Alan Ong Han Kiat |
| Secretariat | : Gan Quan Fu |
| Treasurer | : Dr Leong Pooi Pooi |
| Committee Members | : Assoc. Prof. Dr Gan Seng Chiew
Nalini Devi
Kok Wei Xin
Norlaily
Vimalan
Teh Hui Xin
Erica Choong |
Program Schedule
| 8.15 - 8.45 am | Registration |
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| 8.45 -9.00 am | Welcoming Speech by Professor Dr. Alan Ong Han Kiat (Chairperson of CSCR, UTAR) |
| 9.00 - 9.15 am | Opening remarks by: Emeritus Professor Dr. Cheong Soon Keng (Advisor of CSCR & Dean of FMHS, UTAR) |
| Session 1 (Plenary session) (Chaired by Professor Dr. Alan Ong Han Kiat) |
| 9.15 - 10.15 am | Professor Dr. John Rasko, AO (Sydney Medical School)
Climbing the staircase to stem cell gene therapy |
| 10.15 - 11.00 am | Dr. Vijayendran Govindasamy (Cryocord Sdn Bhd)
Innate molecular signature of stem cells from carious teeth influences differentiation toward endodermal endpoint |
| 11.00 -11.30 am | Tea break |
| Session 2 (Co-chaired by Associate Professor Dr. Gan Seng Chiew ) |
| 11.30 am - 12.15 pm | Ms. Tan Min Hui (Cryocord Sdn Bhd)
CRISPR in IPSC research: Genome Editing and Beyond |
| 12.15 - 1.00 pm | Dr. Lim Sui Wen (Oncode Scientific Sdn Bhd)
Application of Precision Medicine in Actual Clinical Settings |
| 1.00 - 2.30 pm | Lunch Break |
| Session 3 (Co-chaired by Assistant Professor Dr. Leong Pooi Pooi) |
| 2.30 - 3.30 pm | Dr. Thamil Selvee Ramasamy (Universiti Malaya)
Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Research in Malaysia: Role of TESMA |
| 3.30 - 4.15 pm | Mr. Karthik Chandran (Hygieia Therapeutics Sdn Bhd)
From GMP to GCP |
| 4. 15 - 5.00 pm | Professor Dr. Alan Ong Han Kiat (UTAR)
Center for Stem Cell Research: A platform for collaborative research, training and education |
| 5.00 pm | Tea Break & End of Seminar |
Participant breakdown
| Affliation | No. |
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| Chemopharm | 1 |
| Clinic | 2 |
| Hospital | 2 |
| Individual | 2 |
| Medical Services | 4 |
| National Yang Ming University | 1 |
| Perdana University | 1 |
| QIUP | 1 |
| UCSI | 1 |
| Universiti Malaysia Terengganu | 1 |
| University Malaya | 2 |
| UNIVERSITY SELANGOR | 1 |
| UTAR | 21 |
| Total | 40 |
| Non Students | 27 |
| Students | 11 |
Group Photos
Welcoming Speech by Prof Cheong
Professor Dr. John Rasko, AO (Sydney Medical School)
Climbing the staircase to stem cell gene therapy
Dr. Vijayendran Govindasamy (Cryocord Sdn Bhd)
Innate molecular signature of stem cells from carious teeth influences differentiation toward endodermal endpoint
Ms. Tan Min Hui (Cryocord Sdn Bhd)
CRISPR in IPSC research: Genome Editing and Beyond
Dr. Lim Sui Wen (Oncode Scientific Sdn Bhd)
Application of Precision Medicine in Actual Clinical Settings
Dr. Thamil Selvee Ramasamy (Universiti Malaya)
Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Research in Malaysia: Role of TESMA
Mr. Karthik Chandran (Hygieia Therapeutics Sdn Bhd)
From GMP to GCP
Professor Dr. Alan Ong Han Kiat (UTAR)
Center for Stem Cell Research: A platform for collaborative research, training and education
Souvenir Giving to Speakers
On The Scene
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