Day 1
6 August 2026 (Thursday)
| Time | Programme |
|---|---|
| 8:00 – 8:30 am | Registration |
| Symposium 1: Biology of Mesenchymal Stromal Cells (Chairperson: Prof Dr Tunku Kamarul Zaman Tunku Zainol Abidin), (Co-Chairperson: Asst Prof Dr Amy Saik Yi-Hsan) |
|
| 8:30 – 9:00 am | Mesenchymal Stromal Cells (MSCs): Historical Overview and ISCT Minimal Defining Criteria Dr Vijayendran Govindasamy (CryoCord Sdn Bhd) |
| 9:00 – 9:30 am | Mesenchymal Stromal Cells (MSCs): Comparative Evaluation of Bone Marrow, Umbilical Cord, Adipose, and iPSC-Derived Sources Prof Dr Jonathan Loh Yuin-Han (National University of Singapore) |
| 9:30 – 10:00 am | Mesenchymal Stromal Cells: Mechanisms of Action Prof Dr Chin Sze-Piaw (Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman) |
| 10:00 – 10:30 am | Tea Break |
| 10:30 – 11:30 am | Opening Ceremony: Welcome Address by Guest of Honour Tan Sri Dato’ Dr Abu Bakar Suleiman Officiating the Congress and Launching of iPSC line: By Guest of Honour Tan Sri Dato’ Dr Abu Bakar Suleiman Photography Session Poster Viewing / Booth Visit |
| 11:30 – 12:30 pm | Keynote Lecture − Mesenchymal Stem / Stromal Cells: From Scientific Discovery to Clinical Translation Prof Dr John Rasko AO (Peking University & Macau University of Science and Technology) Chairperson: Dr Then Kong-Yong (Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman) |
| 12:30 – 2:00 pm | Lunch Break / Lunch Symposium |
| 2:00 – 2:45 pm | Plenary Lecture 1: Immune Dynamics in Tissue Regeneration and Repair Prof Dr Shi YuFang (Soochow University) Chairperson: Assoc Prof Dr Ong Hooi Tin (Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman) |
| Symposium 2: Approved Clinical Applications of Mesenchymal Stromal Cells (Chairperson: Prof Dato’ Dr Hanafiah Harunarashid), (Co-Chairperson: Dr Alia Suzana Asri) |
|
| 2:45 – 3:05 pm | Mesenchymal Stromal Cells in Inflammatory Disorders Dr Tan Sen-Mui (Subang Jaya Medical Centre) |
| 3:05 – 3:25 pm | Mesenchymal Stromal Cells in Osteoarthritis and Spinal Cord Injury Dato' Dr Lee Joon-Kiong (Beacon Hospital) |
| 3:25 – 4:00 pm | Tea Break and Poster Viewing / Booth Visit |
| 4:00 – 4:20 pm | Mesenchymal Stromal Cells in Fistula Prof Dato' Dr April Camilia Roslani (Universiti Malaya) |
| 4:20 – 4:40 pm | Mesenchymal Stromal Cells in Critical Limb Ischaemia Dr (Lt Col) Pawan Kumar Gupta (Stempeutics Research Pvt Ltd) |
| 4:40 pm | Poster Viewing / Booth Visit |
Day 2
7 August 2026 (Friday)
| Time | Programme |
|---|---|
| 8:00 – 8:30 am | Plenary Lecture 2: Engineering "SMART" Mesenchymal Stromal Cells: MSC 2.0 Assoc Prof Dr Teoh Hoon-Koon (Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman) Chairperson: Assoc Prof Dr Leong Pooi-Pooi (Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman) |
| 9:15 – 10:00 am | Plenary Lecture 3: Providing Cell-Based Therapy in a Hospital Setting Prof Dr Fu Kun (Qingdao Yinghai Hospital) Chairperson: Assoc Prof Dr Leong Pooi-Pooi (Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman) |
| 10:00 – 10:30 am | Tea Break and Poster Viewing / Booth Visit |
| Symposium 3: Emerging Applications of Mesenchymal Stromal Cells (Chairperson: Clinical Assoc Prof Dr Lee Bee-Sun) (Co-Chairperson: Clinical Assoc Prof Dr Kang Waye-Hann) |
|
| 10:30 – 10:50 am | Mesenchymal Stromal Cells in Perinatal Disorders Prof Dr Tan Geok-Chin (Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz UKM) |
| 10:50 – 11:10 am | Mesenchymal Stromal Cells in Neurodegenerative Disorders Prof Datin Dr Norlinah Mohamed Ibrahim (Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz UKM) |
| 11:10 – 11:30 am | Mesenchymal Stromal Cells in Cardiac Disorders TBC |
| 11:30 – 11:50 am | Mesenchymal Stromal Cells in Eye Disorders Dr Then Kong-Yong (Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman) |
| 11:50 – 2:00 pm | Lunch Break / Lunch Symposium |
| 2:00 – 3:00 pm | Current Clinical Trial Report: Chairperson: Dato' Dr Ding Lay-Ming (Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman Hospital) Stroke Trial Assoc Prof Dr Wan Nur Nafisah Wan Yahya (Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz UKM) Wound Healing Trial Prof Dr S Fadilah Abdul Wahid (Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz UKM) |
| Symposium 4: Regulatory, Ethics and Patient Safety (Chairperson: Mr James Then Khong-Lek), (Co-Chairperson: Dr Zalina Mahmood) |
|
| 3:00 – 3:30 pm | 2026 Global Regulatory Landscape Prof Dr John Rasko AO (Peking University & Macau University of Science of Technology) |
| 3:30 – 4:00 pm | Tea Break and Poster Viewing / Booth Visit |
| 4:00 – 4:30 pm | 2026 Regulatory Landscape in Malaysia Ms Hazureen Binti Mohd Halimi (National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency) |
| 4:30 – 5:00 pm | 2026 Regulatory Landscape in India Dr (Lt Col) Pawan Kumar Gupta (Stempeutics Research Pvt Ltd) |
| 5:00 – 5:30 pm | 2026 Regulatory Landscape in China Prof Dr Fu Kun (Qingdao Yinghai Hospital) |
Day 3
8 August 2026 (Saturday)
| Time | Programme |
|---|---|
| Symposium 5: The Rise of Cell-free Therapies - Extracellular Particles (Chairperson: Dr Tan Sik-Loo), (Co-Chairperson: Dr Shwe Sin) |
|
| 8:30 – 9:30 am | Plenary Lecture 4: Discovery and
Evolution of Mesenchymal Stromal Cells Extracellular Particles Assoc Research Prof Dr Lim Sai-Kiang (National University of Singapore) Chairperson: Assoc Prof Dr Teoh Hoon-Koon (Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman) |
| 9:30 – 9:50 am | Therapeutic Development of Mesenchymal Stromal Cells
Extracellular Particles Assoc Prof Dr Foo Jhi-Biau (Taylor’s University) |
| 9:50 – 10:10 am | Clinical Applications and Translational Challenges of Extracellular Vesicles Assoc Prof Dr Law Jia-Xian (Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia) |
| 10:10 – 10:40 am | Tea Break and Poster Viewing / Booth Visit |
| Symposium 6: Mesenchymal Stromal Cells: From Bench to Bedside (Chairperson: Academician Emeritus Prof. Dato’ Dr Cheong Soon-Keng), (Co-Chairperson: Asst Prof Dr Nam Hui-Yin) |
|
| 10:40 – 11:00 am | Mesenchymal Stromal Cells: Rediscovery in Malaysia Assoc Prof Dr Rachel Mok Pooi-Ling (Universiti Putra Malaysia) |
| 11:00 – 11:20 am | Mesenchymal Stromal Cells: Production and Commercialisation Dr Then Kong-Yong (Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman) |
| 11:20 – 11:40 am | Mesenchymal Stromal Cells: Clinical Trials to Market Authorisation Prof Dr Chin Sze-Piaw (Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman) |
| 11:40 – 12:10 pm | Panel Discussion on Mesenchymal Stromal Cells: From Bench to
Bedside Moderator: Academician Emeritus Prof Dato' Dr Cheong Soon-Keng Panel: Prof Dr Chin Sze-Piaw, Dr Then Kong-Yong, Assoc Prof Dr Rachel Mok Pooi-Ling |
| 12:10 – 1:30 pm | Lunch Congress Debate: Cell based Immunotherapy for Autoimmune Disorders: MSCs vs CAR-T Chairperson: Prof Dr Chin Sze-Piaw (Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman) MSCs Prof Dr Gan Gin-Gin (Universiti Malaya) CAR-T Prof Dr S Fadilah Abdul Wahid (Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz UKM) |
| 1:30 – 2:00 pm | Closing Ceremony and Presentation of Best Poster Award |
| 2:00 – 5:30 pm | Visit to Cell Processing Centre in Bio-X Centre, Cyberjaya (Separate registration on Day 1 is required) |