Pathology Without Borders
Bridging Communities, Technologies, and Futures
📍 Pullman Hotel, Kuching | 📅 8-9 September 2026
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 8.00 – 8.30 AM | Registration |
| 8.30 – 9.15 AM | Plenary 1: Pathology Without Borders: Bridging Communities, Technologies, and Futures Speaker: YM Dr Tengku Norita Binti Tengku Yazid (Head of Specialty for Pathology, Ministry of Health Malaysia) Chairperson: Ms Annabel Gowbei |
| 9.15 - 9.20 AM | Welcoming Speech by Sarawak Head of Specialty for Pathology Speaker: Dr Adam Malik Bin Ismail |
| 9.20 – 10.15 AM | Welcoming Speech & Opening Ceremony by Director of Sarawak State Health Department, Ministry of Health Malaysia Speaker: Dr Veronica Lugah |
| 10.15 – 10.45 AM | Morning tea break |
| 10.45 - 11.30 AM | Plenary 2: The Lab And The Law : A Look At Medical Negligence In Pathology Practice Speaker: Dr Ammar Bin Hashim (Head Of Unit For Risk Management And Medical Practices, Sarawak General Hospital) Chairperson: Ms Abigail Terah Iben |
| 11.30 AM – 12.00 PM | Industry sponsored symposium 1 : Roche - PIVKA - II : HCC Speaker: Assoc. Prof. Pavai Sthaneshwar Chairperson: Ms Annabel Gowbei |
| 12.00 – 12.30 PM | Industry sponsored symposium 2 : BMS (Biomed) Diagnostics (M) - TBC Speaker: TBC Chairperson: Ms Abigail Terah Iben |
| 12.30 – 1.00 PM | Industry sponsored symposium 3 : Science Vision Sdn. Bhd. - TBC Speaker: TBC Chairperson: Ms Annabel Gowbei |
| 1.00 – 2.30 PM | Lunch break & booth visiting session |
| 2.30 – 4.30 PM | Symposium 1 (See details below) |
| 4.30 – 5.00 PM | Evening tea, Booths & posters visits |
| 5.00 PM | Adjourned |
| Time | Anatomical Pathology | Chemical Pathology | Medical Microbiology | Haematology |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.30 – 3.30 PM | Lecture 1: Head and Neck Pathology: Approach to Salivary Glands Neoplasm and Associated Ancillary Test Speaker: Prof Dr Selvam Thavaraj Chairperson: Dr Jenny Lee Tung Hiong |
Lecture 1: When Antibodies Meet Ions: The Changing Landscape of Endocrine Testing Speaker: Dr Siti Sharina Binti Anas Chairperson: Dr Thien Jun Jun |
Lecture 1: Advances in Laboratory Diagnosis of Rickettsial Infections: PCR, Serology, and Beyond Speaker: Dr Siti Roszilawati bt Ramli Chairperson: Dr Athirah Binti Mohammad |
Lecture 1: Diagnostic Dilemma in Haemoglobinopathy Testing: Case Sharing Speaker: Dr Munirah Binti Abdul Razak Chairperson: Dr Khamisah Binti Mohd Gaus |
| 3.30 – 4.30 PM | Lecture 2: Updates of Recent Sinonasal and Oral Neoplasm Speaker: Prof Dr Selvam Thavaraj Chairperson: Dr Jenny Lee Tung Hiong |
Lecture 2: Protein & Proteomics: Case Sharing Speaker: Dr Roslina Binti Omar Chairperson: Dr Hana Binti Hadi |
Lecture 2: Challenges in Rabies Diagnosis: Interpreting Lab Results in Clinical Context Speaker: Dr Rozainanee Binti Mohd Zain Chairperson: Dr Siti Nurazizah Binti Mat Asripin |
Lecture 2: Strengthening the Laboratory G6PD Screening and Diagnosis Speaker: Dr Noraesah Binti Mahmud Chairperson: Dr Khamisah Binti Mohd Gaus |
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 8.00 – 8.30 AM | Registration |
| 8.30 – 10.30 AM | Symposium 2 (See details below) |
| 10.30 - 11.00 AM | Morning tea break |
| 11.00 AM – 1.00 PM | Symposium 3 (See details below) |
| 1.00 – 2.30 PM | Lunch break & booth visiting session |
| 2.30 – 3.00 PM | Industry sponsored symposium 4 : Sysmex - TBC Speaker: TBC Chairperson: Ms Annabel Gowbei |
| 3.00 – 3.30 PM | Industry sponsored symposium 5 : Danaher Corporation - TBC Speaker: TBC Chairperson: Ms Abigail Terah Iben |
| 3.30 – 5.00 PM | Closing ceremony & awards presentation Speaker: YM Dr Tengku Norita Binti Tengku Yazid (National Head of Pathology service, Ministry of Health Malaysia) |
| 5.00 PM | Evening tea & adjourned |
| Time | Anatomical Pathology | Chemical Pathology | Medical Microbiology | Haematology |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.30 – 9.30 AM | Lecture 3: Newly Defined & Emerging Entities In Paediatric Tumours Speaker: Dr Siti Zarqah binti Omar Chairperson: Dr Anisatus Sobirin Binti Hudi@Jahit |
Lecture 3: Keeping it Renal, Optimising Urine Sediment Analysis to Improve Patient Outcome Speaker: Assoc. Prof. Dr Pavai Sthaneshwar Chairperson: Dr Thien Jun Jun |
Lecture 3: From Overuse to Optimal Use: Diagnostic Stewardship Challenges in Immunology Testing Speaker: Dr Choong King Yen Chairperson: Dr Valerie Ting Siau Mei |
Lecture 3: Pitfall and Challenges in Flowcytometry Interpretation: A Pathologist Perspective Speaker: Dr Norazlina Binti Azman Chairperson: Dr Cheng Jian Yuan |
| 9.30 – 10.30 AM | Lecture 4: Paediatric Neuropathology and Its Approach Speaker: Prof Madya Dr Nor Haizura binti Abd Rani Chairperson: Dr Muhammad Hayatulrizal |
Lecture 4: Method Verification: New Guideline Speaker: Dr Hanisah binti Abdul Hamid Chairperson: Dr Arlizan Baizura Binti Ariffin |
Lecture 4: From Detection to Containment: Microbiology’s Role in Outbreak Management Speaker: Dr Siti Rohani binti Abdul Hadi Chairperson: Dr Athirah Binti Mohammad |
Lecture 4: Molecular Landscape of MPN: Diagnostic, Prognostic and Therapeutic Implication Speaker: Dr Siti Fatimah binti Mohamed Kamaruzzaman Chairperson: Dr Cheng Jian Yuan |
| Time | Anatomical Pathology | Chemical Pathology | Medical Microbiology | Haematology |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11.00 AM – 12.00 PM | Lecture 5: Gastrointestinal and Hepatobiliary Pathology: Essential Liver Pathology Speaker: Dr Pan Ann Feng Chairperson: Dr Chow Zheng Hong |
Lecture 5: Laboratory Management: Risk Management Speaker: Dr Nada Syazana Binti Zulkufli Chairperson: Dr Hana Binti Hadi |
Lecture 5: Missed Intestinal Parasites in Routine Stool Examination: Opportunities for Improving Laboratory Detection Speaker: Dr Suhaila binti Md Hanapiah Chairperson: Dr Valerie Ting Siau Mei |
Lecture 5: Acceptance Testing in Hemostasis: Ensuring Reliable Performance of Coagulation Analyser Speaker: Dr Fatin Akmal Binti Baharom Chairperson: Dr James Lee Jia Haur |
| 12.00 – 1.00 PM | Lecture 6: Approach to Dysplasia in Luminal GIT Speaker: Dr Sugunah A/P Sallapan Chairperson: Dr Chow Zheng Hong |
Lecture 6: Metabolic Syndrome Speaker: Prof Thuhairah Hasrah Bt Abdul Rahman Chairperson: Dr Eileen Ting Tien Mey |
Lecture 6: NTM vs TB: Diagnostic Pitfalls and the Role of the Laboratory Speaker: Dr Kartina Binti Md Noor Chairperson: Dr Siti Nurazizah Binti Mat Asripin |
Lecture 6: Key Cytogenetic Abnormalities in Hematological Malignancies: Diagnostic Pearls and Challenges for Pathologists Speaker: Dr Koh Su-Yee Chairperson: Dr James Lee Jia Haur |