The 34th MIMLS National Scientific Conference, in partnership with WHX Labs 2025, unites experts to explore innovation in lab medicine. With four focused tracks, it emphasizes sustainability, inclusivity, and precision, shaping the future of diagnostics in ASEAN.

Scientific Supporting Organization:

• Malaysian Institute of Medical Laboratory Sciences (MIMLS)
• Asia Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists (AAMLS)

Track

• Pathology  
  Date: 17 July 2025 | Room: Conference Room Hall 2
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  Topic
  - Keynote: Genetic Testing of Inherited Endocrine Disorder
  - Digital and Artificial Intelligence in Diagnostic Pathology in Malaysia
  - Current Perspective and the Future of Liquid Biopsy
  - Next-Generation Pathology Education
  - Specimen Management in the Pre-Analytical Phase for Histopathological Analysis
  - Decoding Immunity at Birth: The Molecular Revolution in Newborn Screening
   
• Molecular Diagnostics & Genetics 
  Date: 17 July 2025 | Room: Conference Room Hall 3
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  Topic
  - Keynote: Precision Medicine in Malaysia – More Question than Answer?
  - Clinical Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder: What’s Unseen?
  - The Future of Molecular Diagnostics – Are New Technologies Changing Things?
  - Genomics and Multiomics in the age of Precision Medicine
  - Alzheimer’s Disease Biomarkers: More than Molecular Diagnostics
  
  
• Chemical Pathology  
  Date: 18 July 2025 | Room: Conference Room Hall 2
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• Clinical Microbiology   
  Date: 18 July 2025 | Room: Conference Room Hall 3
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  Topic
  - Keynote: Post Covid Biomedical Frontiers: Experimental Therapies, Immune Reprogramming and Long-Term Pathophysiology
  - Emerging Biomarkers for Diabetic Complications
  - Genomic Surveillance for Antimicrobial Resistance- a One Health Perspective
  - From Bites to Burdens: Integrating Entomology and Parasitology for Global Health
  - Next-Gen Immunity: Breakthroughs in Allergy & Immune Modulation 2025
  - Smart cities and vector-integrated surveillance systems

AI is transforming healthcare by improving diagnostics, patient care, and operations. This session explores its impact across hospital and non-hospital settings, and discusses key challenges and enablers for wider adoption in the region.

Topic

• Digital Futures: Global Healthcare in the Age of Intelligence
• Regulating Transformation: AI Integration in Medical Devices and Healthcare System
• From Data to Decisions: AI-Powered Clinical Support in Action
• Panel Talk: Grounded Intelligence Beyond the Hype: AI in Real-World Healthcare Integration

Conference Supporting Organization:

• Frost and Sullivan

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Asia, especially Southeast Asia, is emerging as a key medical hub, driven by economic growth, FDI, skilled workforce, and improving regulatory frameworks. This session explores the region’s evolving business landscape, highlighting progress and remaining challenges in ease of doing business for investors and medical devices stakeholders.

Session 1

• Introduction to Progress in Ease of Doing Business in APAC
• Advancing Medical Technology Business in Malaysia: A Model of Innovation and Regulatory Excellence.
• Thailand as a Strategic Hub for Medical Device Innovation and Investment                    
• Panel Talk: Why is ASEAN attractive in global context?   

Session 2

• Vietnam Market Outlook: Strategic Business Insights for Medical Industry Leaders
• Boosting the MedTech Sector: The Strategic Role of Domestic Manufacturing      
• Partnerships that Propel: Unlocking Growth in MedTech Through  Collaboration
• Panel Talk: How regulations and policies are transforming the ASEAN ecosystem in Global lens

Conference Supporting Organization:

• Frost and Sullivan

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This track explores healthcare financing reforms, focusing on policy updates, efficient funding, and access to high-cost medicines. It brings stakeholders together to discuss sustainable, equitable, and high-quality healthcare financing strategies.

Topic

• Panel talk: Reimbursement to High-Cost Medicines in MOH health facilities Chair
• Panel talk: Healthcare Policy Updates 2025: Impact on Access, Quality and Costs
• Engagement between Government Authorities and Business Stakeholders

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Hospital management ensures efficient care through strategic planning, improved patient experience, and emergency preparedness, supporting quality healthcare and operational excellence.

Topic

• Strategic Hospital Planning and Governance 
• Patient Experience and Satisfaction Enhancement
• Emergency Preparedness and Crisis Management 

Conference Supporting Organization:

• Association of Private Hospitals of Malaysia (APHM)
• Asian Hospital Federation (AHF)

Scientific Chair:

• Dr Kuljit Singh, President of Association Private Hospitals Malaysia (APHM), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Medical Director, Prince Court Medical Centre

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Patient safety centers on accurate diagnostics, reducing medication errors, and using data to improve protocols—especially for the elderly—ensuring safer care for all.

Topic

• Critical Importance of Correct and Timely Diagnostics for Patient Safety
• Reducing Medication Errors: Best Practices and Innovations
• Strengthening Regional Collaboration for Safer Healthcare system: Lessons and Practices from Indonesia
• Unique Safety Concerns for Elderly Patients
• Data-Driven Approaches to Patient Safety Improvement

Conference Supporting Organization:

• Association of Private Hospitals of Malaysia (APHM)
• Asian Hospital Federation (AHF)

Scientific Chair:

• Dr Kuljit Singh, President of Association Private Hospitals Malaysia (APHM), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Medical Director, Prince Court Medical Centre

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Topic

• Pitching Session 1
• Commercialisation Pathways for Medtech             
• Fuelling Medtech: Malaysia’s Innovation Ecosystem   
• Panel Talk: Scaling Healthcare Innovation in ASEAN

Hosted by

• PERANTIM

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Topic

• Driving Impact Through Innovation and Partnership
• Roundtable Discussion: Operational Realities, Innovation 
• Expectations, and Cost Pressures
• Focus Topics Discussions
  - Operational Efficiency Strategies from the Region
  - High-Impact Partnerships: Beyond the Transaction

Supported by

• Medtronic

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This track covers advances in sterilization, infection control, and compliance, helping healthcare professionals improve safety and reduce healthcare-associated infections.

Topic

• Effective Management Towards Patient Safety
• Infection Prevention Control Safe Life
• Prevention of occupational hazards in CSSD
• Loaner Instruments & Implants – Managing Risk & Efficiency  
• Sterilization, Decontamination and Infection Control

Conference Supporting Organization:

• Malaysian Sterile Service Association (MSSA)
• Central Sterilizing Services Association of Thailand (CSSA) 

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This track highlights advances in radiology, AI in imaging, and global collaboration, with expert insights on emergency radiology, breast imaging, and cardiac imaging innovations.

Topic

• Medical imaging and generative AI
• Advancements in AI-Powered Radiotherapy
• Global Collaborations in Radiography
• AI in Cardiac Imaging

Scientific Conference Chair:

• Ts Sawal Marsait President of Malaysian Society of Radiographers

Conference Supporting Organization:

• The Malaysian Society of Radiographers (MSR)
• Thai Society of Radiological Technologists (TSRT)
• International Society of Radiographers and Radiological Technologists (ISRRT)

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Topic

• Pitching Session 2
• Smart Surgery: The Role of Robotics in Modern Joint Replacement   
• Panel Talk: Bridging Innovation & Commercialisation in Medtech
• Pitching Session 3
• Pitching Session 4

Hosted by

• PERANTIM

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