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Department of Hematology & Transfusion Medicine Unit

  • KELANTAN’S FISHING VILLAGE

  • TAMAN NEGARA, KUALA KOH

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  • Objective Program

    This two-days symposium, arranged in a multidisciplinary manner to allow delegates to explore issues pertinent to transfusion medicine and have the opportunity to engage and share experience with other professionals in the Asian Pacific region.

    The objective of this symposium includes:

        • To update and share knowledge and technologies in all aspects of transfusion medicine in the field of transfusion services.
        • To provide opportunities for exchanging information related to blood transfusion practices.
        • To connect with blood transfusion professionals.
        • To promote and maintain a high level of ethical, medical and scientific standards in blood transfusion practices.
        • To support safe and sufficient transfusion therapy globally.

    There will be speakers from both of the national and international academician who are specialized and expert in transfusion medicine practices.

    Topics

    Transfusion Medicine Update: Asian Pacific Symposium 2024

    6th February 2024, Theme:

          • Donor
          • Blood safety

    7th February 2024, Theme:

          • Immunohaematology
          • Transfusion practices

    Transfusion Med Update AP Symposium 2024 Poster 02.08.23

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    PROFESSOR DR. ERICA WOOD
    IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT, INTERNATIONAL
    SOCIETY OF BLOOD TRANSFUSION (ISBT)),
    MONASH UNIVERSITY, AUSTRALIA 🇦🇺
    PROFESSOR DR. OYTIP NATHALANG
    IMMUNOLOGY AND TRANSFUSION SCIENCE UNIT,
    THAMMASAT UNIVERSITY, THAILAND 🇹🇭
     
     
    MR. MICHAEL NG WENG YIK
    TRANSFUSION MEDICINE SCIENTIST,
    HEALTH SCIENCES AUTHORITY, SINGAPORE 🇸🇬
     
     
     
    DR. CAROL LIM KAR KOONG
    O&G CONSULTANT, HOSPITAL AMPANG,
    KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA 🇲🇾
     
     
    DATO' DR. FARAIZAH DATO' ABDUL KARIM
    PRESIDENT, MALAYSIAN BLOOD
    TRANSFUSION SOCIETY (NBTS), MALAYSIA 🇲🇾
     
    DR. NOR HAFIZAH AHMAD
    TRANSFUSION MEDICINE SPECIALIST,
    NATIONAL BLOOD CENTRE,
    KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA 🇲🇾
     
    PROFESSOR DR. VEERA SEKARAN NADARAJAN
    haematologist,
    UNIVERSITI TUNKU ABDUL RAHMAN,
    KAJANG, SELANGOR, MALAYSIA 🇲🇾
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    ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR DR. NOOR HASLINA MOHD NOOR
    HEAD OF IMMUNOHAEMATOLOGY LABORATORY,
    HOSPITAL UNIVERSITI SAINS MALAYSIA,
    USM KUBANG KERIAN, KELANTAN, MALAYSIA 🇲🇾
     
     
    DR. MOHD MUHAIMIN KAMBALI
    TRANSFUSIONIST, Hospital Sultanah nur zahirah (hNSZ),
    KUALA TERENGGANU, MALAYSIA 🇲🇾
     
    DR. AHMAD ARIF BIN CHE AHMAD
    HEAD OF BLOOD PROCUREMENT & HAEMOVIGILLANCE UNIT,
    HOSPITAL RAJA PEREMPUAN ZAINAB II (HRPZ II),
    KOTA BHARU, KELANTAN, MALAYSIA 🇲🇾

     

     

     

     

  • DAY 1, 6TH FEBRUARY 2024, TUESDAY. THEME: DONOR AND BLOOD SAFETY
    TIME ACTIVITY / SESSION SPEAKER / IN-CHARGE LINK
    0800 - 0830
    REGISTRATION
       
    0830 - 0900
    OPENING CEREMONY / WELCOME RECEPTION
    ProfRazakPPSP
    PROFESSOR DR. ABDUL RAZAK SULAIMAN
    Dean of School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia. Malaysia 🇲🇾
     
     
    AM SESSION
    CHAIRPERSON: DR. NUR ILYIA SYAZWANI SAIDIN

    Haematologist, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia.

     
    0900 - 0945
    TALK 1 - BLOOD DONATION DEFERRAL: HOSPITAL USM EXPERIENCE
    ProfRazakPPSP
    ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR DR. NOOR HASLINA MOHD NOOR
    Haematologist, Head of Immunohaematology Laboratory, Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kelantan. Malaysia 🇲🇾
    SPEAKER CV
    0945 - 1030
    TALK 2 - ROLE OF NURSES IN TRANSFUSION SERVICE AND DONOR CARE
    ProfRazakPPSP
    DR. AHMAD ARIF BIN CHE AHMAD
    Head of Blood Procurement & Haemovigilance Unit, Hospital Raja Perempuan Zainab II (HRPZ II), Kota Bharu, Kelantan. Malaysia 🇲🇾
    SPEAKER CV
    1030 - 1100
    PHOTOGRAPHY SESSION, COFFEE BREAK, PHOTO VIEWING & BOOTH VISIT
       
    1100 - 1145
    TALK 3 - WHAT DO WE NEED TO MAKE HAEMOVIGILANCE WORK?
    ProfRazakPPSP
    PROFESSOR DR. ERICA WOOD
    Immediate past President of International Society of Blood Transfusion (ISBT), Monash University, Australia. 🇦🇺
    SPEAKER CV
    1145 - 1230
    TALK 4 - SEROPREVALENCE AND CURRENT TRENDS OF TRANSFUSION-TRANSMISSIBLE INFECTIONS AMONG PROSPECTIVE BLOOD DONORS
    ProfRazakPPSP
    DATO' DR. FARAIZAH DATO' ABDUL KARIM
    President, Malaysian Blood Transfusion Society (MBST), Malaysia 🇲🇾
    SPEAKER CV
    1230 - 1300
    LUNCH TALK: NAT TESTING FOR BLOOD DONOR: BENEFIT AND CONSTRAIN
       
    1300 - 1400
    BREAK, POSTER VIEWING & BOOTH VISIT
       
     
    PM SESSION
    CHAIRPERSON: DR. SALFARINA IBERAHIM

    Haematologist, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia.

     
    1400 - 1445
    TALK 5 - PERSONALISED TRANSFUSION MEDICINE: THE FUTURE IS NOW
    ProfRazakPPSP
    PROFESSOR DR. ERICA WOOD
    Immediate past President of International Society of Blood Transfusion (ISBT), Monash University, Australia. 🇦🇺
    SPEAKER CV
    1445 - 1530
    TALK 6 - TRANSFUSION PRACTICES IN PREGNANCY: CHALLENGES AND CONSIDERATION
    ProfRazakPPSP
    DR. NOR HAFIZAH AHMAD
    Transfusion Medical Specialist, National Blood Centre (PDN), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 🇲🇾
    SPEAKER CV
    1530 - 1615
    TALK 7 - MASSIVE HAEMORHAGE AND EMERGENCY TRANSFUSION
    ProfRazakPPSP
    DR. MOHD MUHAIMIN KAMBALI
    Transfusionist, Hospital Sultanah Nur Zahirah (HSNZ), Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu, Malaysia 🇲🇾
    SPEAKER CV
    1615 - 1700
    TALK 8 - PAEDIATIC AND NEONATAL TRANSFUSION THERAPY: THEY ARE NOT JUST LITTLE ADULT
    ProfRazakPPSP
    DR. NOR HAFIZAH AHMAD
    Transfusion Medical Specialist, National Blood Centre (PDN), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 🇲🇾
    SPEAKER CV
    1700 - 1730
    QUIZ: KAAHOOT
    CONDUCTED BY: DR. RAZAN HAYATI ZULKEFLEE

    Haematologist, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia

     
    1730
    END OF DAY 1

     

  • DAY 2, 7TH FEBRUARY 2024, WEDNESDAY. THEME: IMMUNOHAEMATOLOGY & TRANSFUSION PRACTICES
    TIME ACTIVITY / SESSION SPEAKER / IN-CHARGE LINK
    0830 - 0845
    REGISTRATION
       
     
    AM SESSION
    CHAIRPERSON: DR. NURUL ASYIKIN NIZAM AKBAR

    Haematologist, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia.

     
    0845 - 0930
    TALK 9 - PHENOTYPE/GENOTYPE DISCREPANCIES: CAUSE, IMPORTANCE AND RESOLUTION
    ProfRazakPPSP
    PROFESSOR DR. OYTIP NATHALANG
    Immunology and Transfusion Science Unit, Thammasat University, Thailand 🇹🇭
    SPEAKER CV
    0930 - 1015
    TALK 10 - ANTIBODY IDENTIFICATION IN DAT POSITIVE CASES - HOW FAR SHOULD WE PROCEED?
    ProfRazakPPSP
    MR. MICHAEL NG WENG YIK 
    Transfusion Medicine Scientists, Health Sciences Authority, Singapore 🇸🇬
    SPEAKER CV
    1015 - 1045
    COFFEE BREAK, PHOTO VIEWING & BOOTH VISIT
       
    1045 - 1130
    TALK 11 - PLATELET TRANSFUSION REFRACTORINESS: HOW DO I DIAGNOSE AND MANAGE?
    ProfRazakPPSP
    PROFESSOR DR. VEERA SEKARAN NADARAJAN
    Haematologist, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 🇲🇾
    SPEAKER CV
    1130 - 1215
    TALK 12 - QUALITY ASSURANCE IN IMMUNOHAEMATOLOGY: ISSUES AND POLICIES
    ProfRazakPPSP
    MR. MICHAEL NG WENG YIK 
    Transfusion Medicine Scientists, Health Sciences Authority, Singapore 🇸🇬
    SPEAKER CV
    1215 - 1245
    LUNCH TALK: RECENT TECHNOLOGY ADVANCES IN IMMUNOHAEMATOOGY
       
    1245 - 1400
    BREAK, POSTER VIEWING & BOOTH VISIT
       
     
    PM SESSION
    CHAIRPERSON: DR. MARNE ABDULLAH

    Haematologist, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia.

     
    1400 - 1445
    TALK 13 - BLOOD TRANSFUSION THERAPY IN MULTIPLE TRANSFUSED PATIENTS: CURRENT ISSUES AND GUIDELINES
    ProfRazakPPSP
    PROFESSOR DR. VEERA SEKARAN NADARAJAN
    Haematologist, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 🇲🇾
    SPEAKER CV
    1445 - 1530
    TALK 14 - "UNKNOWN" REAGENT RED CELLS SEROLOGICALLY TYPED: UNKNOWN OR LONGER?
    ProfRazakPPSP
    PROFESSOR DR. OYTIP NATHALANG
    Immunology and Transfusion Science Unit, Thammasat University, Thailand 🇹🇭
    SPEAKER CV
    1530 - 1610
    TALK 15 - PATIENT BLOOD MANAGEMENT (PBM) & PREOPERATIVE HAEMOGLOBIN OPTIMIZATION - HOW AND WHEN?
    ProfRazakPPSP
    DR. CAROL LIM KAR KOONG
    O&G Consultant, Hospital Ampang, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 🇲🇾
    SPEAKER CV
    1610 - 1650
    TALK 16 - PATIENT BLOOD MANAGEMENT IN SURGERY - WHEN DILUTION AND CONTROLLED BLEEDING SAVE BLOOD AND LIVES.
    ProfRazakPPSP
    DR. CAROL LIM KAR KOONG
    O&G Consultant, Hospital Ampang, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 🇲🇾
    SPEAKER CV
    1650 - 1715
    POSTER WINNER AWARD GIVING & CLOSING CEREMONY
       
    1715
    END OF DAY 2 & DISMISS
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    1. Registration Fees
    2. Payment Account

    3.  

      • Bank Account Name: Universiti Sains Malaysia
      • Bank: Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad
      • Bank Account Number: 03018010179215 
      • Bank Address: PT 1540, 1541 & 1542, Persiaran KK 6, Jalan Raja Perempuan Zainab II, Bandar Baru Kubang Kerian, 16150 Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia.
      • Bank Swift Code: BIMBMYKL
    4. For Early Bird (until 30th Nov 2023)

      • Specialist = RM300
      • Postgrad Student/ Medical Officer = RM250
      • Scientific Officer/ Paramedic = RM150
      • International Participant = USD100 
     
    1. Normal Price (from 1st Dec 2023)

      • Specialist = RM350
      • Postgrad Student/ Medical Officer = RM280
      • Scientific Officer/ Paramedic = RM200
      • International Participant = USD150
     

     

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    1. Call for Abstract (Updated Abstract Acceptance Notification)
      • Please kindly register before submitting the abstract
      • IMPORTANT DATES FOR ABSTRACT SUBMISSION
      • Last date for abstract submission : 31st December 2023
      • Notification of abstract acceptance for ePoster presentation: 24th January 2024 will be notified 2 - 3 weeks after the submission.
      • Please note that for ePoster Presentation, it should be submitted before 31st January 2024; else the abstract will be withdrawn from presentation.
      • The online abstract submission is through this link: https://forms.gle/gmpFhuNBrJhPugAG
      • All accepted abstracts will be published in Journal of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences (JBCS) (http://apps.amdi.usm.my/journal/index.php/jbcs/index)
    1. Abstract Must Be Submitted Under One Of The Following Sections/Topics:
    2.  

      • Management and organisation
      • Blood donation
      • Blood products and components
      • Immunohaematology
      • Clinical transfusion
      • Cellular therapies
      • Clinical immunogenetics
      • COVID-19 related
      • Transfusion transmitted infection
      • Others

      

    1.  

      • If the abstract is not submitted in the prescribed format, it will not be considered for review.
      • More than one (1) abstract may be submitted by any individual/author.
      • When you have finalised your abstract, you must press the SUBMIT button in the google form.
      • You will receive a return confirmation of the submission by e-mail. If you do not receive a return confirmation email, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

     

    1. Abstract Submission Guideline and abstract template:
    2.  

      • You are invited to submit informative abstract of up to 300 words.
      • The abstract MUST be in English. Please do not use Google Translate if English is not your first language.
      • Abstract must be submitted using the template provided: ABSTRACT TEMPLATE

     

    1. Instruction for ePoster Submission:
    2.  

      • All abstract accepted will be displayed in the digital format only on high-resolution monitors. All poster presentation will be presented in multi-media ePosters. 
        1. All posters in PowerPoint format must be set in landscape orientation (and all information (i.e. text, data, photos and figures) must be designed to appear within one window/slide. (On-screen show 16:9)
        2. Arial font should be used throughout the poster with such clarity that it could be readable from ONE meter.
        3. The poster must contain the name and affiliations of all authors (each author to be marked with superscript Arabic number (such as 1,2) with their corresponding institute affiliation and their addresses.
        4. The logo of the affiliated institution/university should be placed on the upper right-hand corner and ePoster number at upper left corner.
      • Content of ePoster presentation: Please use the ePoster template provided: ePOSTER TEMPLATE
      • The committee will inform the process of submission of your ePoster through the email of abstract acceptance.

     

    1. How and When to Submit ePoster
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    1. Registration Fees
    2.  

      • Payment to : Kelab Kebajikan Hematologi
      • Maybank Account Number: 553038012321
      • Adult = RM 120/pax
      • Children (below 12 years old) = RM 100/pax
      • Package inclusive of:
        • Meals (breakfast, lunch & afternoon tea)
        • Return train ticket
        • Transport in Dabong
      • Contact Person: Dr Nur Ilyia Syazwani (H/P No: 013-3786546
      • This package exclude travel insurance, tipping, extreme activities (caving, ATV, watr tubing, etc)

    "Escape to Dabong: Unwind and Rejuvenate!"

    Welcome to Dabong, a hidden paradise in the heart of Peninsular Malaysia!

    Nestled in Kelantan's Kuala Krai district, this picturesque gem boasts waterfalls, caves, and the tranquil Galas River.

    As part of Malaysia's Jungle Railway route, it's now a hotspot for local tourists wanting to uncover the beauty of their homeland.

    With its small-town charm and stunning attractions like

    Jelawang Waterfall, Stong State Park, and Gua Ikan Caves, Dabong is a must-visit destination that showcases Malaysia's natural splendor.

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    ITINERARIES

    Date:  8/2/2023

    Transport: by train from wakaf bharu to dabong

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    Time: 7am departure & 5pm return

     Activities:

    1.Visit Fish Cave Complex ( An Amazing limestone caves with many river streams across the caves)

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    2.Having a scenic view of Mount Stong Waterfall (Highest waterfall in Malaysia)

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    3.Relaxing experience in Sungai Kenerong.

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    4.Viewing natural scenery of Jelawang waterfall & Lata Kertas

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  • Advisor I | Professor Dr. Rosline Hassan

    Advisor II | Associate Professor Dr. Rosnah Bahar

    Chairperson I | Associate Professor Dr. Noor Haslina Mohd Noor

    Chairperson II | Associate Professor Dr. Mohd Nazri Hassan

    Secretary | Mdm Faizatul Syima Abdul Manaf

    Treasurer | Dr. Marini Ramli

    Deputy Treasurer | Mdm Khairiah Yazid

    Secretariate & Publicity

    Dr. Salfarina Iberahim

    Dr. Marne Abdullah

    Dr. Wan Suriana Wan Abd Rahman

    Mr Muhammad Fakhri Mohd Azmi

    Mr Ahmad Zakwan Mustafa

    Sponshorship

    Mdm Khairiah Yazid

    Mdm Faizatul Syima Abdul Manaf

    Mr Muhammad Fakhri Mohd Azmi

    Mr Mohd Amirudin Sidik

    Logistics & Hospitality

    Dr. Shafini Mohamed Yusoff

    Dr. Zefarina Zulkafli

    Dr. Nur Ilyia Syazwani Saidin 

    Pn. Anis Fadhiah Zulkipli

    Technical / AVA / Photography

    Mr Mohd Amirudin Sidik

    Mr Ahmad Shariffudin Mukhtarruddin

    Mr Abu Salam Mohamed Nor

    Mr Ahmad Zaki Idris

    Scientific Committee

    Associate Professor Muhammad Farid Johan

    Dr. Nurul Asyikin Nizam Akbar

    Dr. Razan Hayati Zulkeflee

    Mr Ahmad Zakwan Mustafa

     

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