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International Research Conference on Pharmaceutical and Allied Sciences 2.0 (IRCPAS 2.0)

After the great success of IRCPAS 1.0 in 2020, the next instalment in the form of IRCPAS 2.0 is here. The goal of the conference is to provide a potential platform for exchanging and updating your knowledge in pharmaceutical and health sciences research and innovation. The conference has also been planned to include a discussion forum amongst the selected academic and industry delegates, researchers, and other potential resource personnel to enable networking opportunities.

Organised by:

UCSI University Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences

In collaboration with:

Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences & Research University    Faculty of Pharmacy Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto
Theme 21st Century Frontiers: Paradigm Shift in Research and Innovation
Preconference workshop 9-10 March 2023
Conference 11-12 March 2023
Venue Level 12, Block E, Grand Ballroom, Le Quadri Hotel, UCSI University Kuala Lumpur Campus.

The University

Long renowned for its excellent track record in teaching and learning, UCSI University is quickly making a name for itself in research and innovation. The University has been consistently moving up its rankings and has distinguished itself as a higher learning institution with a track record of providing educational excellence since its establishment.

UCSI University received a prestigious award for "QS Recognition for Improvement" from QS World University Rankings 2023, establishing it as the first and only in the world to be bestowed with such an honour and for showcasing the most improved university in rankings, on average, climbing 63 spots to be ranked 284th, and placing it among the world’s top 300 universities.

UCSI University continues to be ranked among the top 0.9% of the world’s universities and is in the 6th position among all Malaysian universities. The university is now ranked highest within the private university sector in the country.

Target Delegates

  • Academicians
  • Researchers
  • Pharmaceutical company directors and CEO’s
  • Chemist and Druggist
  • Healthcare and general practitioners
  • Regulatory practitioners
  • Pharmacist
  • Allied healthcare professionals
  • Students

Target Research Areas

Pharmaceutical research and development

Current advancements in drug discovery and development, Analytical strategies for pharmaceutical products. Drug price and consumer value in R&D, Pharmacogenomics and marketing research and Drug preformulating and formulations.

Drug design

Computer-aided drug design, molecular modelling, clinical trials and regulatory affairs. Drug design software and medicinal & pharmaceutical chemistry, phytochemistry and pharmacognosy.

Pharmacology

Drug discovery pharmacology, integrative pharmacology, metabolic syndrome pharmacology, neuropharmacology, cancer and CVS pharmacology, pharmacology of cell and organ systems, receptor pharmacology, signal transduction, system biology, structural pharmacology, ethnopharmacology, immunopharmacology, toxicology, drug screening, allied pharmacology.

Pharmaceutical Technology

Advancements and challenges in pharmaceutical nanotechnology, cellular and subcellular drug delivery, Modified drug release, bioavailability and bioequivalence, in vitro and in vivo correlations, vaccine delivery technology, medical devices for drug delivery, smart drug delivery system, patent compliance, drug-drug combinations, inhalation drug delivery technology, biopolymers.

Pharmaceutical Analysis

Analytical techniques and new drug development, separation techniques, advancements invalidation techniques, drug evaluation and market analysis.

IPT and regulatory affairs

Drug safety, ideal industry practices, current GMP and GxP in Pharmaceuticals, regulatory compliance and drug registration, biosimilars.

Clinical Pharmacy

Global health, Medication outcomes and comparative effectiveness, Pharmacoepidemiology, Patience compliances, pharmacogenomics, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, health policies, health delivery education, personalized medicines, pharmacy practice research, clinical nursing, community health nursing, epidemiology and preventive medicine, hygiene and public health, medical and hospital management, legal medicine.

Allied Sciences

Biological chemistry, biomedical engineering, biophysics and biophysical chemistry, molecular and comparative pathobiology, cell biology, molecular biology and genetics, neurosciences, physiology, bioinformatics, material chemistry, applied chemistry, basic chemistry, genomic sciences, basic biology, bacteriology, experimental biology, virology, immunology, mycology, nutrition, Ayurveda, Siddha.

Programme Schedule

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Workshop 1
Time Programme
2.00pm – 2.15pm Registration
2.15pm – 3.30pm Session 1

Considerations for Preparing Extemporaneous Compounds
  • Minimum requirements for services and compounding area setup
  • Guidelines for compounding practices, methods, standard operating procedure (SOP),
  • calculations used and final product packaging and labeling

Trainer:
Anabelle Rose Joykin
Lecturer, Department of Clinical Pharmacy
Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences,
UCSI University KL Campus
3.30pm – 3.45pm Tea Break
3.45pm – 5.00pm Session 2

Extemporaneous Compounding
  • Capsules
  • Cream and Gel

Trainer:
Associate Professor Dr Palanirajan Vijayaraj Kumar
Head of Department,
Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences,
UCSI University KL Campus
Ending
Workshop 2
Time Programme
8.30am – 9.00am Registration & Morning Tea
9.00am – 1.00pm Session 1
Module 1 : Know your personal stressors, symptoms and levels
Module 2 : What is poor mental health vs mental health disorders
Module 3 : Brain boost - rewiring for resilience and success
Module 4 : Mind over matter : understanding stress hormones
Module 5 : Responding to individuals with depression, PTSD, Bipolar and suicidal tendencies.

Trainer:
Ms Bharati Suresh Chand
Pharmacist / Certified TTT
Mental Health Coach, MHM Australia.
1.00pm – 2.00pm Lunch Break
2.00pm – 4.30pm Session 2
Module 6 : Navigate mental health for high performance And success: de-escalation techniques
Module 7 : Compassionate care : step by step approach and Respond for mental health challenges
Module 8 : Mind matters: communication and interpersonal Skills sets for effective response for mental health
Module 9 : Diet, nutrition and supplements for mental well being
Module 10 : Case studies : importance of mindful responses

Trainers:
Ms Bharati Suresh Chand & Associate Professor Dr. Amer Siddiq
Psychiatrist, University Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC).
4.30pm - 5.00pm Q & A Session & Evening Tea
Time Subject Speaker
8:00 – 8:45 Registration and Arrival of VIP
8:45 – 9:00 Welcome Address Welcome Address by Associate Professor Dr Mogana Sundari Rajagopal
Dean, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, UCSI University
9:00 – 9:15 Opening Ceremony Opening Ceremony Keynote Address by Yang Berbahagia Professor Datuk Ir Ts Dr Siti Hamisah Binti Tapsir, FASc
UCSI University Vice-Chancellor and Group CEO
Launching of IRCPAS 2.0 by Yang Berbahagia Professor Datuk Ir Ts Dr Siti Hamisah Binti Tapsir, FASc and Professor Ir Dr Jimmy Mok Vee Hoong
9:15 – 9:30
9:30 – 10:30 Keynote Speaker Professor Dr Ramesh K Goyal
Vice-Chancellor, Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences & Research University New Delhi, India
10:30 – 11:00 Tea Break / Network session
11:00 – 11:30 Plenary Talk 1
Functional Foods from Tropical Seaweeds: A Blue Economy Opportunity		 Distinguished Professor Dr Phang Siew Moi, FASc
Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Research & Postgraduate Studies, UCSI University
11:30 – 12:00 Plenary Talk 2
The Latest Development in Liposomal Formulations for the Detection, Prevention, and Treatment of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) 		Professor Dr Mohd Cairul Iqbal Mohd Amin
Professor of Pharmaceutics, University Kebangsaan Malaysia
12:00 – 12:30 Plenary Talk 3
Immune Responses Induced During DENV Infection of Microvascular Endothelial Cells 		Professor Dr Shamala Devi AP K.C. Sekaran, FASc
Deputy Dean,
Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, UCSI University, Malaysia
12:30 – 13:30 Lunch / Networking session
13:30 – 14:00 Plenary Talk 4
Medicinal Plants for Zoonotic Pandemics, multidrug-resistant bacteria, and fungi 		Associate Professor Dr Christophe Wiart
Lecturer DS53, Universiti Malaysia Sabah
14:00 – 14:30 Plenary Talk 5 Professor Dr Yeoh Peng Nam
Professor of Pharmacology, One of the Pioneer of Pharmacy Education in Malaysia
14:30 – 15:00 Plenary Talk 6
Halal Cosmetics and Pharmaceuticals - Role of Pharmacists in Promoting healthy and valuable lifestyles 		Professor Dr Syed Azhar Syed Sulaiman
JUSA B Professor,
Clinical Pharmacy,
School of Pharmaceutical Sciences,
Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia
15:00 – 15:30 Tea break / Poster viewing and judging session
15:30 – 16:00 Plenary Talk 7 Professor Asim Ali Khan
Director General, Central Council for Research in UNANI Medicine (CCRUM)
Ministry of Ayush, Government of India
16:00 – 16:30 Plenary Talk 8
Benefits of Medicinal Plants Toward Sustainable One-Health Research 		Professor Dr Veeranoot Nissapatorn
World Union for Herbal Drug Discovery (WUHeDD), School of Allied Health Sciences, Walailak University, Thailand
16:30 – 17:00 Plenary Talk 9
Exploring medicinal benefits of Acanthus ilicifolius: The coast and health guardian? 		Dr Binar Asrining Dhiani
Faculty of Pharmacy,
Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto
17:00 – 19:00 Photography Session and Preparation for Gala Dinner
19:00 – 21:00 Gala Dinner & Lucky Draw
Time Subject Speaker
9:00 – 9:30 Plenary Talk 10
Critical Clinical Gaps in Cancer Precision Nanomedicine Development 		Professor Dr Wong Tin Wui
Director, Non-Destructive Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Research Centre, Smart Manufacturing Research Institute, Universiti Teknologi MARA
9:30 – 10:00 Plenary Talk 11
Novel approaches - Therapeutic options for treating HIV/AIDS 		Professor Dr Pachamuthu Balakrishnan
Professor and Chief Scientist,
Centre for Infectious Diseases,
Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS),
Deemed University, India
10:00 – 10:30 Plenary Talk 12
Development of SARS-CoV-2 Antiviral Therapeutics 		Dr Subbu Apparsundaram
CDO & COO at Cellix Biosciences, INC, Newark, New Jersey
10:30 – 11:00 Tea Break / Poster viewing and judging session
11:00 – 12:00 Forum:
Nuclear Medicine: Challenges and Opportunities in Malaysia
12:00 – 13:00 Lunch / Networking session
13:00 – 16:00

Breakout session: Participants disperse into Hall 1, 2 and 3

Hall 1 Hall 2 Hall 3
Associate Professor Dr Crystale Lim Siew Ying
Dean,
Faculty of Applied Sciences,
UCSI University 		Professor Ts Dr Cheah Shiau Chuen
Head of Praxis, Industry and Community Engagement
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences,
UCSI University, Malaysia 		Professor Dr Vidhu Aeri
Dean, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research,
Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi
Oral presentation
16:00 – 16:05 Arrival of VIP’s and Delegates Assembly to Block E
16:05 – 16:35 Plenary Talk 13
Computer Aided Drug Design in Drug Discovery and Drug Delivery. Application in anti-infective discovery and anti-cancer drug delivery. 		Professor Dr Habibah A. Wahab
Dean,
School of Pharmaceutical Sciences,
Universiti Sains Malaysia
16:35 – 17:05 Plenary Talk 14
An Amalgamation of Chemistry, Biology and Computation to Understand Drug-Protein Interaction 		Professor Dr Saad Tayyab
Professor,
Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences,
UCSI University
17:05 – 17:10 Vote of Thanks by Organising Chairperson
17:10 – 17:25 Best Oral and Poster Presentation Award
17:25 – 17:30 Group Photo Session
17:30 Tea Break

Sightseeing Tour and excursion


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Places for Sightseeing
  • KLCC (Twin towers)
  • King’s palace
  • Batucaves
  • National Mosque, Islamic Center, Railway station & Bank Negara Museum
  • National Museum
  • Dataran Merdeka & Sultan Abdul Samad Building
  • Pewter Factory
KLCC
Batu Cave
Dataran Merdeka

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