Faculty

Assoc Prof Dr Adli Azam Mohammad Razi

Gleneagles Hospitals Johor

Assoc Prof Dr Adli Azam bin Mohammad Razi is an Associate Professor at the Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, UiTM, and a Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon at Gleneagles Hospital Johor, Medini. A UKM and UM graduate, he completed his thoracic surgery fellowship in Korea. He was among the pioneers who established UiTM’s cardiothoracic surgery service in 2013 and performed Malaysia’s first robotic thoracic surgery in 2018. Actively involved in postgraduate training, he serves on the MBCTS and UiTM-IJN programme committees. His clinical interests include minimally invasive thoracic surgery and off-pump CABG. Dr Adli is also a founding member of SEATS and actively contributes to both national and international cardiothoracic societies.

Assoc Prof Dr Adlinda Alip

Universiti Malaya Medical Centre

Dr Adrian Ooi Seng Wae

Oriental Melaka Straits Medical Centre

Dr Aldrin Jasper Placidus

Hospital Wanita dan Kanak-Kanak Sabah

Aldrin is a Clinical Oncologist based at the Department of Radiotherapy and Oncology, Sabah Women and Children Hospital. He obtained his medical degree from University Malaysia Sabah back in year 2010, before fulfilling his duties at the Duchess of Kent Hospital Sandakan. A Sabahan native, he pursued his interest in oncology, and in 2021 he graduated with a Master’s Degree in Clinical Oncology from University Malaya. Devoted to providing optimal cancer care especially in the rural parts of Sabah, Aldrin has been involved in several outreach programs, visiting clinics, and clinical trials. Together with his dedicated team, in September 2022, the first stereotactic radiosurgery service was established in Sabah.

Prof Anand Sachithanandan

Sunway Medical Centre

Prof Anand Sachithanandan is a consultant cardiothoracic surgeon to Sunway Medical Center & Subang Jaya Medical Center. He is the founding president of Lung Cancer Network Malaysia (LCNM), a disease-centric NGO dedicated to improving care and outcomes for lung cancer locally. He has championed and pioneered lung cancer screening in Malaysia including adoption of innovative AI-enhanced imaging and use of biomarkers. A strong advocate for multi disciplinary care, under his leadership LCNM has developed several national firsts to enhance lung cancer care including a digital patient navigation guide , a patient counselling tool for specialist doctors and clinical practice guidelines. Prof Anand is a clinical professor at the School of Medical & Life Sciences, Sunway University and adjunct professor in the Faculty of Medicine, University Malaya.

Dr Azza Omar

Hospital Raja Perempuan Zainab II

Dr Benedict Dharmaraj Retna Pandian

Hospital Kuala Lumpur

Dr. Benedict Dharmaraj is a Consultant Thoracic and General Surgeon, who is currently attached with the Thoracic Surgery Unit of Hospital Kuala Lumpur and Beacon Hospital, Selangor. Born in Perak, he completed both his basic medical degree and Masters in General Surgery in Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia in 2006 and 2015 respectively. He completed his training in Thoracic Surgery in 2022. To date, he has been involved in over 20 publications pertaining to thoracic surgery, including a book chapter on VATS segmentectomy. His forte includes VATS lobectomy for lung cancer, VATS thymectomy, Non-intubated thoracoscopic surgery (NiVATS) and complex chest wall resection and reconstruction. He currently serves as a committee member in the Evaluation Committee for Thoracic Surgery under the Malaysian Medical Council. He is also a life member of the Malaysian Medical Association (MMA), the Malaysian Thoracic Society (MTS), the Society of Endo-laparoscopic Surgeons of Malaysia (SELSMA), and the South East Asian Thoracic Society.

Assoc Prof Dr Caryn Chan Mei-Hsien

Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz UKM

Caryn Mei Hsien Chan is an Associate Professor and Consultant Psychologist at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, specializing in psychology and behaviour change strategies for preventing non-communicable diseases, particularly tobacco and cancer control. She advises the Malaysian government and global initiatives on national health policy and guidelines. She serves as a WHO Technical Advisory Group member for Behavioural Sciences, and on the technical committee and working group for Malaysia’s WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control and National Strategic Plan for Non-Communicable Diseases. Prof. Chan is an executive board member of Malaysia’s Medical Research & Ethics Committee and a Deputy Chair of UKM’s Research Ethics Committee. With over 100 peer-reviewed publications, she actively mentors researchers and contributes to public health initiatives across Southeast Asia.

Dr Chen May Feng

Hospital Sultan Ismail

Dr Chen May Feng is currently working as Clinical Oncologist in Hospital Sultan Ismail, Johor Bahru. She attained her medical degree from University Malaysia Sabah. She graduated with Master of Clinical Oncology from University Malaya in year 2022. She attained her FRCR in 2024. She is a member of the Malaysia Oncology Society (MOS) and ESMO. She is actively involved in clinical trials pertaining to gynaecology, lung and breast malignancy.

Dr Cheo Seng Wee

Hospital Lahad Datu

Dr. Cheo Seng Wee is a medical oncologist currently practicing at Hospital Wanita dan Kanak-kanak Sabah. He obtained his medical degree from Universiti Malaysia Sabah in 2012 and became a member of the Royal College of Physicians (UK) in 2016, completing his physician training in 2018. In 2023, he completed a Fellowship in Medical Oncology at the National University Cancer Institute of Singapore. Dr. Cheo has made significant contributions to the field of oncology through numerous publications in both local and international journals. He is also an active investigator in various international clinical trials, with special interest on lung, gastrointestinal, and breast cancers.

Dr Chiew Seow Fan

Universiti Malaya Medical Centre

Dr Chong Chan Teng

Hospital Umum Sarawak

Dr. Chong Chan Teng completed his medical degree and Master of Clinical Oncology at the University of Malaya. He is currently a clinical oncologist at the National Cancer Institute, specializing in the treatment of head and neck, breast, colorectal, and gynecological cancers. Dedicated to advancing cancer care, Dr. Chong actively participates as a sub-investigator in numerous clinical trials, contributing to innovative research focused on improving patient outcomes. He believes in treating cancer patients holistically, addressing not only the physical aspects of the disease but also the psychological, social, and nutritional factors to enhance overall patient well-being and recovery.

Dr Christopher Wong Wing Cheong

Gene Solutions

Dr David Lee Dai Wee

Universiti Malaya Medical Centre

Ms Diong Nguk Chai

Hospital Sultan Ismail

Dr Diong Nguk Chai obtained her medical degree from International Medical University in 2006 and Master in Surgery from University Kebangsaan Malaysia in 2015. She completed the thoracic surgery subspecialty fellowship in Hospital Kuala Lumpur and Taiwan in 2021. She currently serves in Hospital Sultan Ismail, Johor Bahru. She has special interest in bringing awareness about lung cancer among healthcare personnel and the public.

Pn Haarathi Chandriah

Ministry Of Health

Pn Haarathi Chandriah, a registered pharmacist, began her career in 2003 as a hospital pharmacist in MOH, contributing to in-patient and ward pharmacy services. In 2009, she joined the Malaysian Health Technology Assessment Section (MaHTAS), Ministry of Health where she gained interest and expertise in Health technology assessment (HTA). She obtained her Masters of Clinical Pharmacy in 2010 and later joined the Pharmacy Practice and Development Division, MOH in 2011. Her key role was to conduct HTA to support MOH Medicines Formulary decisions. Currently, she is the head of Drug Evaluation & Pharmacoeconomics Section, at Pharmacy Practice and Development Division. She has been invited as a speaker and trainer at various workshops and scientific events. She is the recipient of Cancer Research Award by the Cancer Council Malaysia for her PhD research. She is also the present Assistant Secretary of the Malaysian Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcome Research (MySPOR).

Assoc Prof Dr Herbert Loong

The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Dr. Herbert H. Loong holds conjoint appointments of Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Clinical Oncology and Deputy Medical Director of the Phase 1 Clinical Trials Centre of The Chinese University of Hong Kong. Dr. Loong obtained his medical degree with a Distinction in Surgery from The University of Hong Kong in 2003. He has completed a Fellowship in Drug Development at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre in Toronto, Canada with a focus on Experimental Therapeutics. His clinical and research interests include Thoracic Oncology, Sarcoma Medical Oncology and Health Economics. Dr. Loong is a recipient of the European Cancer Congress Fellowship Grant (2013), the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting Merit Award (2014), the Hong Kong College of Physicians Young Investigators’ Award (2014). Dr. Loong led the Lung Cancer Team at CUHK to be bestowed the IASLC Foundation Cancer Care Team Award in recognition for providing the best thoracic oncology care in “Asia & Rest of the World” in 2018.

Prof Dr How Soon Hin

Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia

Dr How qualified from University Malaya, Kuala Lumpur in 1996 and obtained Master in Internal Medicine at the same university in 2002. He is currently working as Professor of Medicine, Kulliyyah of Medicine, International Islamic University. He also works as consultant general physician and chest physician in IIUM Medical Centre, Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan, and Darul Makmur Medical Centre. He has special interest in EBUS-TBNA, rigid bronchoscopy, navigational bronchoscopy, endobronchial tumour debulking, metallic and silicone stenting. Dr. How’s research interests focus on melioidosis and lung cancer. He also involved in multi-centre randomized control study on asthma, COPD and lung cancer.

Dr Ikmal Hisyam Bakrin

Universiti Putra Malaysia

Dr Izzuna Mudla Mohamad Ghazali

Ministry Of Health

Dr Izzuna Mudla Mohamed Ghazali is a Public Health Physician and the Deputy Director of the Medical Development Division, Ministry of Health Malaysia. She leads the Malaysian Health Technology Assessment Section (MaHTAS). MaHTAS evaluates health technologies which includes medical devices, pharmaceuticals, biologics, medical and surgical procedures, public health interventions and digital technologies for decisions on reimbursement, clinical practice, procurement, pricing and service coverage. Dr Izzuna is actively involved at the local and international levels. She is the steering committee of i-CONNECT (Malaysia Collaborative Network for Innovation, Academy of Science Malaysia), and committee members of Healthtechhub Monitoring Committee, Nutritional Research, National Technology Innovation Sandbox, DRG Implementation Technical Committee, and the National Rare Disease Committee. At the international level, she is currently the Vice President of the International Health TechScan (i-HTS) (Health System Demands and Policy Integration), Past Chair of the International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcome Research (ISPOR) HTA Roundtable Asia Pacific, Past-President of HTAsiaLink, and a member of the organizing committee for HTAi Asia Policy Forum.

Dr Jennifer Leong

Sunway Medical Centre

Dr Kumaresh Raj Lachmanan

Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun

Dr Kumaresh Raj Lachmanan graduated from the University of Malaya in 2004 and obtained his MRCP(UK) in 2010. He completed his Fellowship in Respiratory Medicine at the Ministry of Health and Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Australia, in 2015, after which he served at Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun, Ipoh. Currently, Dr Kumaresh is working at Sunway Medical Centre Ipoh. He is an active member of the Malaysian Thoracic Society (MTS), the Asia Pacific Society of Respirology (APSR), the Malaysian Association of Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology (MABIP), and the Malaysian Mensa Society. He has a keen interest in the physiological evaluation of the lungs.

Dr Lee Bang Rom

Hospital Picaso

Emeritus Prof Dr Liam Chong Kin

Universiti Malaya Medical Centre

Professor Liam is a respiratory physician and practises at the Universiti Malaya Medical Centre and UM Specialist Centre in Kuala Lumpur. Professor Liam is a keen researcher and a prolific author. His main research interests are in targeted therapy and immunotherapy in advanced and early-stage non-small cell lung cancer. He has published extensively in scientific journals and proceedings of major scientific meetings. His publications have been widely cited by other authors and presenters. He is a highly sought-after speaker on lung cancer and other respiratory diseases.

Dr Lim Boon Khaw

Sunway Medical Centre

Dr Lim Shu Xian

Ministry Of Health

Dr Lim Shu Xian is a passionate and dedicated Palliative Physician at Hospital Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Dr Lim's role as both Coordinator and Project Manager for the MND Beyond Borders Education Series in Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia from 2021 to 2023 underscores her compassionate commitment to advancing palliative care knowledge and improving the quality of life of patients living with MND/ALS. Her dedication to education will undoubtedly bring about a positive influence on patient care and support.

Dr Marfu’ah Nik Ezzamudden

Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz UKM

Dr Mithua Ghosh

Triesta Sciences

Dr Mithua Ghosh is the Director of Clinical Diagnostics and Head of the Department of Molecular and Clinical Genomics at HCG. An accomplished cancer biologist with over 25 years of academic and industry experience, she specialises in cancer biology, molecular pathology, and translational research. A gold medallist and recipient of the ‘Biomedical Excellence Award’, she completed her post-doctoral fellowship at Wright State University, USA, focusing on oncogenes in the p53 pathway, and furthered her research at the Terry Fox Laboratory, Canada. At HCG, she pioneered verticals like Cancer Genomics, Liquid Biopsy, and Molecular Diagnostics, establishing state-of-the-art labs supporting genomic medicine. She actively contributes to cancer care through research, publications, conferences, and ethical governance in cancer research.

Prof Dr Mohamad Haniki Nik Mohamed

Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia

Prof Dr Mohammad Haniki Nik Mohamed obtained her Bachelor of Pharmacy (USM, 1992) and Doctor of Pharmacy (University of Tennessee, 1996), followed by a post-doctoral fellowship before returning to USM. She later joined IIUM, serving in various leadership roles including Deputy Dean and Acting Dean. A pioneer in tobacco control, she was a core member of Malaysia’s first CPG on smoking cessation (2003), chaired the 2016 CPG on Tobacco Use Disorder, and currently chairs key tobacco policy committees under the Ministry of Health. She also coordinated USM’s first multidisciplinary quit-smoking clinic and led the National e-Cig Survey 2016. In 2024, she received the Malaysian Paediatric Association Outstanding Child and Adolescent Advocacy Service Award for her impactful contributions.

Dr Murallitharan Munisamy

National Cancer Society Malaysia

Dr Muthukkumaran Thiagarajan

Hospital Kuala Lumpur

Dr Muthukkumaran obtained his Masters in Clinical Oncology from University of Malaya in 2013. He previously served at Sabah Women and Children Hospital and currently based at Hospital Kuala Lumpur’s Department of Radiotherapy and Oncology. Dr Muthukkumaran has a special interest in pulmonary oncology, genitourinary oncology, neuro oncology (including stereotactic cranial radiosurgery) and paediatric radiation. He is actively involved in both industry-sponsored and investigator-initiated clinical research. Dr Muthukkumaran is currently the President of the Malaysian Oncological Society (MOS). He is also a national representative to the Federation of Asian Organizations for Radiation Oncology (FARO) and International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

Dr Najihah Abu Bakar

Universiti Teknologi Mara

Dr Nizam Baharom

Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia

Dr Nizam Baharom is a Public Health Medicine Specialist and medical lecturer at the Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM). He has been involved in several research and programmes in tobacco smoking and vape use in Malaysia and also in Chengdu, China. Dr Nizam is a member of the WHO FCTC Technical Working Group on Scientific Evidence under the Ministry of Health Malaysia, where he contributes to discussions on tobacco control policies. He is also a co-author of the Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Treatment of Tobacco Use Disorder, providing guidance on smoking cessation strategies in Malaysia. With a strong interest in public health and policy, Dr Nizam actively supports Malaysia’s goal of becoming a smoke-free nation in the future. His work continues to contribute to efforts aimed at reducing the harms of smoking and vaping through research, advocacy, and policy development.

Dr Norhaneza Ahmad Badruddin

Universiti Malaya Medical Centre

Dr Norhaneza Binti Ahmad Badruddin is a second-year trainee in the Master in Clinical Oncology program at the Institute Kanser Negara (IKN). She holds a Bachelor of Biomedical Science from the University of Otago, New Zealand (2009), and a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from Cyberjaya University (2015). With a strong academic foundation in both biomedical science and clinical practice, Dr Norhaneza is deeply passionate about oncology and dedicated to ongoing professional development. Originally from Johor Bahru, she manages to balance her demanding career with her responsibilities as a mother of three. Driven by a commitment to improving cancer care, her goal is to contribute significantly to the treatment of cancer while offering compassionate and effective care to her patients. Dr Norhaneza is focused on making meaningful advancements in oncology and continuing to grow in her field.

Dr Norhidayu Salimin

Institut Kanser Negara

Dr Nur Shahkizza Mohd Jefry

Pusat Jantung Sarawak

Assoc Prof Dr Pang Yong Kek

Universiti Malaya Medical Centre

Associate Professor Pang Yong Kek is currently the Senior Consultant in the Respiratory Division at Universiti Malaya Medical Centre. In addition to his clinical role, he also lectures at the Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya. He has a diverse range of research interests, with a particular focus on lung cancer. To date, he has participated in numerous multi-centre clinical trials as well as investigator-initiated trials. Many of his publications are related to this disease, too. He has been very active in continuous medical education and has been invited to speak on various respiratory disorders at many scientific events nationwide and in the Asia Pacific region.

Dr Pradesh Kumar

Sunway Medical Centre

Dr Prathepamalar Yehgambaran

Hospital Kuala Lumpur

Dr Prathepamalar Yehgambaram, a clinical oncologist ,graduated from the University of Malaya in 2007 and later obtained a postgraduate degree from the same institution in 2016. Since then, she has been serving Hospital Kuala Lumpur, with special interest in lung, gynaecological and gastrointestinal malignancies. She is actively engaged in clinical trials and regularly participates in multidisciplinary meetings, contributing to the advancement of oncological care and research in her specialised fields.

Dr Raja Rizal Azman Raja Aman

Sunway Medical Centre

Dr Raja Rizal Azman Raja Aman obtained his medical degree from King’s College London in 2002. He trained as a Radiologist in Universiti Malaya and completed his Neuroradiology training in the University of Hong Kong. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Radiologists and a member of the Royal College of Physicians. His clinical interests are in tumours of the Central Nervous System in adults and children, and Head and Neck imaging. His research interests include the use of AI in cardiovascular and neuro imaging and CNS tumours in children and adults. He has an interest in medical education and was previously an examiner for the Malaysian Radiology Specialty Conjoint Board. He was previously an Associate Professor in Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur and currently practices in Sunway Medical Centre, Selangor.

Dr Rosmadi Ismail

Sunway Medical Centre

Prof Dr Sanjay Popat

The Royal Marsden

Mr Sayyidi Hamzi Abdul Raub

Premier Integrated Labs

Dr Siti Rohani Mohd Yakop

Hospital Kuala Lumpur

Dr Siti Rohani is currently practicing at Hospital Kuala Lumpur, where she specializes in Thoracic Radiology. Her medical journey began with earning her medical degree from Queens University of Belfast in 2005, followed by a specialization in Radiology from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (DR Rad) in 2015. In 2023, she further advanced her expertise in Thoracic Radiology with specialized training in Malaysia. Additionally, I had the privilege of completing an Observership in Thoracic Radiology at the Royal Brompton Hospital (UK) in 2022, where she gained invaluable experience and insights into advanced diagnostic techniques and management practices in the field. Her interest in thoracic radiology can be seen through various international and national courses, workshops and webinars that she has participated and presented, such as UK, Thailand and Malaysia. She is actively involves in MDT and conference discussion related to thoracic imaging. She has also exhibited her expertise and dedication to advancing the field of thoracic radiology through teaching and several collaberative research.

Prof Dr Sivakumar Krishnasamy

Universiti Malaya Medical Centre

Mr Sivasubramaniam Balakrishnan

Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia

Dr Soon Sing Yang

Pusat Jantung Sarawak

Dr Soon Yu Yang

National University Cancer Institute Singapore

Dr Soon is a Consultant in the Department of Radiation Oncology at the National University Cancer Institute, Singapore. He graduated from the University of Sydney Medical School in 2009 and completed his residency training in Radiation Oncology at the National University Cancer Institute, Singapore in October 2016. He has also spent 6 months of his residency training at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre in Australia. He completed the Master of Science degree in Clinical Epidemiology at Harvard University in May 2018. He is currently studying a PhD in clinical trial methodology at the NHMRC Clinical Trial Centre at the University of Sydney. He has a keen research interest in clinical trials and evidence synthesis.

Dr Tan Jiunn Liang

Universiti Malaya Medical Centre

A graduate of University Putra Malaysia (UPM) and University of Malaya, Dr Tan Jiunn Liang is currently a Consultant Chest Physician in University of Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC) & UM Specialist Centre (UMSC), Kuala Lumpur. Before joining UMMC he started his medical career in Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan, Kuantan. He attained his Master in Internal Medicine degree in University Malaya in 2014 and later completed his Fellowship training in Respirology in 2018. Dr Tan is an active clinical researcher, having completed several studies including SCENT Study (Lung Cancer screening), Pneumonia Admission Audit, Latent TB study, ALK (IHC) study, FLASH study (COPD) and Severe Asthma study in the last few years with several other ongoing studies. His keen interest in Respirology has seen him win several awards; APSR-IASLC Book Prize at the 20th Congress of the Asia Pacific Society of Respirology, Young Investigator Award from the International Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC) during the 6th Asia Pacific Lung Cancer Conference and First Prize for Oral Free Paper Presentation in the Malaysian Thoracic Society Annual Scientific Meeting.

Dr Tan Sin Nee

Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan

Dr Tan Sin Nee is a Respiratory Physician at Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan, with a specialized focus on thoracic oncology, airway diseases, and interstitial lung diseases (ILD). She is an active member of several prestigious organizations, including the Malaysian Thoracic Society (MTS), the Malaysian Association of Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology (MABIP), the Asia Pacific Society of Respirology (APSR), the European Respiratory Society (ERS), and the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC). Dr Tan has a strong interest in advancing research and clinical practices in the areas of thoracic oncology, airway diseases, and ILD, regularly participating in various investigator-initiated studies (ISR) to contribute to the development of effective treatments and management strategies for these conditions. Her dedication to improving patient outcomes in respiratory medicine is complemented by her involvement in cutting-edge research and her commitment to furthering knowledge in her field.

Mr Thinesh Kumaran Jaya Raman

Sunway Medical Centre Velocity

Dr Tho Lye Mun

Beacon Hospital

Dr Voon Pei Jye

Hospital Umum Sarawak

Dr Voon Pei Jye is the Head and Consultant Medical Oncologist, Department of Radiotherapy and Oncology, Hospital Umum Sarawak (Sarawak General Hospital). He is also an Adjunct Professor Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS). He read medicine at UNIMAS. He subsequently obtained his MRCP (United Kingdom) and Master of Medicine (Internal Medicine) from National University of Singapore. Thereafter, he received his advanced specialist training in Medical Oncology from National University Hospital Singapore. He has also completed his Phase 1 Drug Development clinical research fellowship at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University of Toronto, Canada. He is an active investigator for numerous cancer trials encompassing early phase through to late phase studies. He has keen interest in oncology development therapeutic and thoracic oncology. Dr Voon has published in various peer reviewed journals. He is a recipient for Hold’em for Life Oncology Fellowship Award, University of Toronto. He has also won the Scholar Training Award from AACR-NCI-EORTC International Conference on Molecular Targets and Cancer Therapeutics 2021.

Dr Wong Yoke Fui

Institut Kanser Negara

Datin Dr Zuhanis Abdul Hamid

Institut Kanser Negara