International Research Conference on Pharmaceutical and Allied Sciences 3.0 (IRCPAS 3.0)

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Preconference workshop

24-25 March 2026

Conference

26-28 March 2026
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International Research Conference on Pharmaceutical and Allied Sciences 3.0 (IRCPAS 3.0)

Following the great success of IRCPAS 2.0 in 2022, IRCPAS 3.0 returns with a renewed mission to advance research and innovation in pharmaceutical and health sciences. This conference serves as a vibrant platform for sharing knowledge, exchanging ideas and exploring the latest developments in the field. It also features a discussion forum bringing together academic and industry experts, researchers and other professionals to foster collaboration and networking opportunities.

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Theme

Technological Disruption, Innovation Ethics and Future of Human-AI Co-Evolution

Preconference workshop

24-25 March 2026

Conference

26-28 March 2026

Venue

Level 12, Block E, Grand Ballroom, Le Quadri Hotel, UCSI University Kuala Lumpur Campus.

The University

UCSI University ranks 269th in the QS World University Rankings 2026, placing in the world’s top 1% for the fourth consecutive year.

Target Delegates

  • Researchers and scientists
  • Faculty members
  • Academic administrators
  • Graduate students
  • Undergraduate students
  • Healthcare professionals
  • Allied health professionals
  • Industry practitioners
  • Innovators
  • Policy makers
  • Institutional leaders

Target Research Areas

Pharmaceutical Sciences

  • Drug Discovery, Development, and Sustainable Production
  • Natural product drug discovery, clinical and pharmacy practice
  • Pharmaceutical Technology Innovations: Drug Delivery Systems and Biopharmaceutics
  • Chemical and Biomedical Engineering for Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Sustainability

Sciences

  • Advances in Health Technologies to Promote Well-Being Across Lifespans
  • Climate Change Science and Environmental Monitoring for Resilience
  • Biodiversity Conservation and Ecosystem Services Research
  • Data-Driven Approaches to Public Health and Social Equity

Technology

  • Artificial Intelligence and Digital Solutions for Sustainable Development
  • Smart Agriculture and Precision Farming Technologies
  • Renewable Energy Technologies and Energy Efficiency Innovations
  • ICT for Inclusive and Sustainable Services
  • Robotics

Engineering

  • Sustainable Infrastructure Design and Green Building Technologies
  • Water Resource Management and Climate-Resilient Engineering
  • Circular Economy Engineering: Waste to Resources
  • Engineering Innovations for Food Security and Disaster Risk Reduction

Innovation

  • Social Innovation for Inclusive Sustainable Development
  • Technological Entrepreneurship and Startups for Green Economy
  • Integrative Innovation Systems to Accelerate SDG Achievement
  • Creative Innovation Addressing Gender and Vulnerability Gaps
  • Innovations in Pharmaceutical Access, Affordability, and Distribution

Conference Schedule

Title: Introduction to Flow Cytometry with Hands-On Experience.

Focus: Fundamental Concepts, Instrument Familiarisation and Sample Preparation.
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  • 8.30am – 9.00am

Registration and Laboratory Safety Briefing

  • 9.00am – 11.00am

Lecture: Introduction to Flow Cytometry – Principles, Applications and Experimental Design

  • 11.00am – 11.15am

Morning Break

  • 11.15am – 12.15pm

Instrument Orientation: BD FACS Melody System Overview and Software Interface (Biomed Global)

  • 12.15pm – 12.45pm

Workshop Briefing: Controls, Panel Setup and Hands-On Plan for Day 2 (Biomed Global)

  • 12.45pm – 2.00pm

Lunch Break

  • 2.00pm – 3.30pm

Hands-On Session 1: Annexin V Apoptosis Assay – Sample Preparation and Staining

  • 3.30pm – 4.30pm

Live Demonstration: Data Acquisition on BD FACS Melody (Annexin V samples)
Overview of Gating and Live Data Visualisation (Biomed Global)

  • 4.30pm – 5.00pm

Recap, Q&A and Group Assignment for Day 2 Rotations

Tradition Meets Technology: Formulation Workshop in Modern and Herbal Preparations

Course Module Overview

Tradition Meets Technology: Formulation Workshop in Modern and Herbal Preparations is a two-day intensive programme designed to enhance practical competencies and quality assessment skills across

Day 1: Liquid & Semisolid Formulations

  • Liquid Preparations & Sterility Testing

    Participants prepare emulsions and ophthalmic solutions (e.g., eye drops), emphasizing sterility protocols, formulation principles, and regulatory relevance.

  • Semisolid Formulations & Analytical Evaluation

    Gels and creams are explored through texture optimization and stability testing, followed by lab-based evaluation of spreadability, pH, viscosity, and microbial limits

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  • 9.00am – 9.15am

Registration

  • 9.15am – 9.30am

Short briefing about the workshop

  • 9.30am – 10.00am

Briefing on preparation of various formulations

  • 10.00am – 11.00am

Preparation of various formulations

  • 11.00am – 11.15am

Tea break

  • 11.15am – 12.00pm

Preparation of various formulations

  • 12.00pm – 1.00pm

Lunch break

  • 1.00pm – 1.30pm

Briefing on quality assessment of formulations

  • 1.30pm – 3.00pm

Quality assessment of formulations

  • 3.00pm – 3.15pm

Tea break

  • 3.15pm – 4.00pm

Feedback session

Title: Introduction to Flow Cytometry with Hands-On Experience.

Focus: Rotational Hands-On Stations, Data Acquisition and Analysis.
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  • 9.00am – 10.30am

Hands-On Session 2: Annexin V and Whole Blood Sample Preparation

  • 10.30am – 10.40am

Short Break

  • 10.40am – 12.10pm

Cell Sorting Demonstration using BD FACS Melody

  • 12.10pm – 1.30pm

Lunch Break

  • 1.30pm – 3.00pm

Data Acquisition and Observation of Batch Runs (Annexin V and Whole Blood Samples)

  • 3.00pm – 4.00pm

Data Analysis and Troubleshooting Session (FCS Files Interpretation)

  • 4.00pm – 4:30pm

Closing Remarks and Certificate Presentation

Tradition Meets Technology: Formulation Workshop in Modern and Herbal Preparations

Course Module Overview

Tradition Meets Technology: Formulation Workshop in Modern and Herbal Preparations is a two-day intensive programme designed to enhance practical competencies and quality assessment skills across

Day 2: Cosmetic & Herbal Preparations

  • Cosmetic Formulation & Sensory Techniques

    Participants formulate lipstick and topical cosmetic products, applying sensory evaluation methods to assess texture, colour, and user experience.

  • Traditional Remedies & Quality Assessment

    Participants formulate Pancha Deepagni Lehyam and Jamu Kunyit Asam are discussed for cultural and phytochemical relevance, culminating in group reflection.

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  • 9.00am – 9.30am

Briefing on preparation of cosmetic and herbal formulations

  • 9.30am – 10.45am

Preparation of lipstick

  • 10.45am – 11.00am

Tea break

  • 11.00am – 12.00pm

Preparation of Pancha Deepagni Lehyam (or) Jamu Kunyit Asam

  • 12.00pm – 1.00pm

Lunch break

  • 1.00pm – 1.30pm

Briefing on quality assessment of cosmetic formulations

  • 1.30pm – 2.45pm

Quality control of lipstick

  • 2.45pm – 3.15pm

Tea break

  • 3.15pm – 4.00pm

Feedback and Certification session

  • 8:00am - 8:45am

Arrival and Registration of Participants and Guests

  • 8:45am - 9:00am

Welcome Message

Prof. Dr. Mogana Sundari Rajagopal

Dean, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, UCSI University

Opening Message

Dr. Veeranoot Nissapatorn

Futuristic Science Research Center-School of Science, World Union for Herbal Drug Discovery, (WUHeDD) Walailak University Thailand
Chairman, APCORE

Conference Overview

Prof. Dr. Joseph Reylan B. Viray

Conference Co-Chair, ICON-IRCPAS 3.0

Launching of ICON-IRCPAS3.0

Dato’ Peter T. S. Ng

Founder, UCSI University

  • 9:00am - 10:00am

Keynote Address

Disruption, Innovation Ethics and Future of Human–AI Co-Evolution

Dr. Samsuri Abdullah

Director General, Department of Polytechnic and Community College Education, Ministry of Higher Education-Malaysia

Dr. Desiderio R. Apag, III

Commissioner, Commission on Higher Education (CHED), Philippines

  • 10:00am - 10:30am

Health Break and Networking

  • 10:30am - 10:35am

Introduction to Innovation in a Flash

  • 10:35am - 10:50am

First Innovation in a Flash

  • 10:50am - 12:00pm

Plenary Talk 1 - Session Theme:

Technological Disruptions: The Current and Future Trends of Science and Technology

Prof. Dr. Dharmendra Kumar

Gopal Narayan Singh University, India

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Christopher Patrice Andie Wiart

Institute for Tropical Biology and Conservation, University Malaysia Sabah
Top 2% Scientist (Tropical Medicine)

Assoc. Prof. Sanjay Khanna

Department of Physiology, National University of Singapore

Moderator: Academician Prof. Dato’ Dr. Ahmad Bin Ibrahim, FASc

Professor, UCSI University

  • 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Health Break and Networking Session

  • 1:00pm - 1:30pm

Opening of Innovation Exhibit

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  • 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Plenary Talk 2 - Session Theme:

From Concept to Commercialization: Innovation Frameworks in Asia

Prof. Dr. Kanchan Kohli

Lloyd Institute of Management and Technology (Pharm)
India Top 2% Scientist (Pharmacology & Pharmacy)

Prof. Dr. Wei Wang

Dean, School of Pharmacy, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, China
Top 2% Scientist (Medicinal & Biomolecular Chemistry)

Prof. Dr. Saikat Sen

Dean, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Assam down town University

Prof. Dr. Wong Tin Wui

Head, Non-Destructive Biomedical and Pharmaceutical, Research Center, Universiti Technology MARA
Top 2% Scientist (Polymer)

Moderator: Prof. Ir Dr. Jimmy Mok Vee Hoong

Pro Vice-Chancellor, UCSI University, Springhill Campus

  • 2:30pm - 3:00pm

Health Break and Networking Session

  • 3:00pm - 5:30pm

Breakout Sessions (Onsite & Online)

Parallel Session Speakers

Dr. Dini Mariani

Director, Health Polytechnic of Tasik Malaya

Prof. Dr. Farhan Jalees Ahmad

Dean, School of Pharmaceutical Education & Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, India
Top 2% Scientist (Analytical Chemistry)

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Satyabrat Sarma

Associate Director, International Affairs, Assam down town University

  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Gala Dinner

  • 9:00am - 9:10am

Recapitulation

Dr. Racidon P. Bernarte

Managing Director, APCoRE

  • 9:10am - 10:10am

Plenary Talk 3

Session Theme: The Social Impact of Innovation and Ethical Considerations

Distinguished Prof. Dr. Surender Singh

Professor of Pharmacology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
Top 2% Scientist (Medicinal & Biomolecular Chemistry)

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Binar Asrining Dhiani

Dean, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto, Indonesia

Prof. Dr. Theresita V. Atienza

President, Quezon City University, Philippines

Moderator: Prof. Dr. Mohd. Tajuddin Bin Mohd. Rasdi

Council Member of the Majlis

  • 10:10am - 10:30am

Health Break and Networking Session
Poster Viewing and Judging Session

  • 10:30am - 11:00am

Second Innovation in a Flash

  • 11:00am - 12:00pm

Plenary Talk 4

Session Theme: The Social Impact of Innovation and Ethical Considerations

Prof. Dr. Keivan Armani

Advanced Research Fellow, NIHR Applied Research Collaborations Northwest London, Imperial College London
Top 2% Scientist (General & Internal Medicine)

Mr. Krishna Rajagopal

CEO and Founder, AKATI Sekurity, Malaysia
TOP #8 MSP 501 / AI MSP 2025

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Khalid Raza

Department of Computer Science, Jamia Milia Islamia University
Top 2 % Scientist Artificial Intelligence & Image Processing

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Witawat Jangiam

Dean, Graduate School, Burapha University, Thailand

Moderator: Prof. Dr. Mogana S Rajagopal

Dean, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, UCSI University
Head of Pharmacy Services, UCSI Hospital

  • 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Networking Lunch

  • 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Viewing Innovator’s Exhibit

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  • 2:30pm - 3:00pm

Health Break and Networking Session

  • 3:00pm - 5:30pm

Breakout Sessions (Onsite & Online)

Parallel Session Speakers

Prof. Dr. Raghvendra Dubey

Head of Institute, Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, SAGE University, Indore

Prof. Dr. Hemant Swami

Institution of Pharmaceutical Sciences, SAGE University

Prof. Dr. Kushagra Dubey

Professor, Smriti College of Pharmaceutical Education, Indore

  • 9:00am - 9:10am

Recapitulation

Dr. Supphasin Thaweesak

Associate Dean, Graduate School, Burapha University Managing Director, APCoRE

  • 9:10am - 10:10am

Plenary Talk 5

Session Theme: From Industry to Instruction: Emerging Technologies Shaping the Future of Education and Workforce Readiness

Engr. Eric Jude S. Soliman

President and CEO Hytec Power Inc.

Session Theme: Publishing in the Age of AI: Editorial Standards, Ethics and the Future of Scholarly Communication

Dr. Sakshum Khanna

Scientific Handling and Managing Editor, Elsevier

  • 10:10am - 10:30am

Health Break and Networking Session
Poster Viewing and Judging Session

  • 10:30pm - 11:00am

Launching Ceremony (Certification Courses)

  • 11:00am - 12:00pm

MOU Signing Ceremony with Partners

  • 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Networking Lunch

  • 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Third Innovation in a Flash

  • 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Networking Meeting with Academic Partners

  • 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Awarding and Closing Ceremonies

Awarding of Certificate of Appreciation to Academic Partners

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Veeranoot Nissapatorn

APCORE Chairperson

Awarding of Best Paper, Poster and Innovation

Prof. Dr. Mogana S Rajagopal

Dean, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, UCSI University

Closing Remarks

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kushagra Khanna

Conference Co-Chair, ICON-IRCPAS 3.0

Full Papers will be Published in Scopus Indexed Journal