HARNESSING RESEARCH DISCOVERIES TO REVOLUTIONIZE CANCER CARE
ROS Registration Number: PPM-005-10-18102017
Vision
To become the leading association in cancer research in Southeast Asia
Mission
To foster cancer research in Malaysia, as well as to promote the dissemination of latest research discoveries among scientists, health care professionals and related stakeholders.
Recent News and Announcement
About Cancer Fun Run 2024
This is the first Fun Run jointly organised by the Malaysian Association for Cancer Research (MACR) and Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) as a call to the public to join the long-standing fight against cancer, alongside researchers striving to make discoveries that advance cancer care.
World Cancer Day (4 February)
World Cancer Day is the one singular initiative under which the entire world can unite together in the fight against the global cancer epidemic. It takes place every year on 4 February.
The theme for World Cancer Day 2022-2024 is Close the Care Gap. Every single person has the ability to make a difference, large or small, but together the health community can make real progress in reducing the global impact of cancer.
To know more about what you could contribute, please visit the website.
Talk by Dr. Sarina Sulong
Hi everyone,
Join @supagene.asia and our respected Dr. Sarina Sulong representing Malaysian Association Cancer Research (MACR) in our IG Live session,
Date: 28th August 2022
Time: 11am
Title : Cancer & Genetics
Link: https://www.instagram.com/supagene.asia/?hl=en
Don’t forget to share around and we’ll see you there!
The Signing Ceremony of MoA between MAHSA university and MACR
MACR is proud to announce the signing of the Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) between MACR and MAHSA University on 5 August 2022
Tumors Change Nearby Immune Cells to Promote Tumor Growth
Now, researchers have used single-cell RNA-seq to characterize the immune composition of an undifferentiated pleiomorphic sarcoma mouse model. They discovered that soft-tissue sarcomas produce a protein that switches immune cells from tumor-attacking to tumor-promoting. The study could lead to improved treatments for soft-tissue sarcomas. Click here to read more!
Graphical abstract, Tessaro et. al.
Welcome New Office-Bearers 2022-2025!
Please check out the newly-appointed office-bearers here.
Congratulations to all the winners of MACR Essay Competition
Click here to watch the recorded Prize Giving and Closing Ceremony.
Happy Women’s Day 2022
Today, on International Women’s Day, FMT takes a historical look at some of the region’s most significant female scientists and trailblazers, click here to know more.
International Conference on Drug Discovery and Translational Medicine (ICDDTM’23)
[Second Announcement]
Greetings!
We would like to extend our warmest invitation to you to participate in our third International Conference on Drug Discovery and Translational Medicine (ICDDTM’23), scheduled for 5th – 6th December 2023. With the conference theme “Scientific Discoveries: Impacting Healthcare and Driving Economic Growth”, ICDDTM’23 is geared to examine the symbiotic relationship between science and economy; and bring to the fore the crucial role of scientific innovations in advancing a nation’s economy.
On 4th and 8th of December 2023, we will also be hosting pre- and post-conference workshops. The in-person conference will feature plenary and invited talks, and oral and poster presentations based on the following research areas:
• Cancer
• Infectious Diseases
• Inflammatory and Metabolic Diseases
• Mental Health / Neurodegeneration
• Miscellaneous (Cardiovascular / Drug Design / Delivery / Pharmacoeconomics)
Attractive prizes will be awarded for best oral and poster presentations! Travel awards will be given to students and early-career researchers who meet our selection criteria. For more information, please check our website (https://icddtm23.macr-cancer.org/) for updates.
MMA, MPS, and MMC CPD points will be awarded!
Registration is open now, but hurry up as seats are limited! Abstract submission will be closed on 7th July 2023 whereas early-bird registration will be closed on 1st September 2023. For more information about the conference program and how to participate, please take a look at the enclosed flyer or visit our website (https://icddtm23.macr-cancer.org/)
International Conference on Drug Discovery and Translational Medicine (ICDDTM’23)
[First Announcement]
Dear YBhg Tan Sri/ Datuk/ Dato’/ Professor/ Assoc. Prof./ Dr./ Sir/ Madam,
Greetings!
We would like to extend our warmest invitation to you to participate in our third International Conference on Drug Discovery and Translational Medicine (ICDDTM’23), scheduled for 5th – 6th December 2023. With the conference theme “Scientific Discoveries: Impacting Healthcare and Driving Economic Growth”, ICDDTM’23 is geared to examine the symbiotic relationship between science and economy; and bring to the fore the crucial role of scientific innovations in advancing a nation’s economy.
- Cancer
- Infectious Diseases
- Inflammatory and Metabolic Diseases
- Mental Health / Neurodegeneration
- Miscellaneous (Cardiovascular / Drug Design / Delivery / Pharmacoeconomics)
2nd MACR International Scientific Conference 2022 [Third Announcement]
Dear YBhg Tan Sri/ Datuk/ Dato’/ Professor/ Assoc. Prof./ Dr./ Sir/ Madam,
Greetings!
We are pleased to inform you that Malaysian Association for Cancer Research (MACR), in partnership with the Malaysian Oncological Society and local public and private Universities, is organising the 2nd MACR International Scientific Conference (2nd MSC) with details below:
- Theme: Next Generation Cancer Therapeutics – Where are We Heading?
- Date: 7 & 8 December 2022 (Wednesday & Thursday)
- Venue: MAHSA University, Bandar Saujana Putra Campus, Jenjarom, Selangor, Malaysia.
MSC aims to provide a major convening platform for cancer research communities based locally and abroad. This two-day physical conference is expected to open up avenues for meaningful collaboration at the regional and global levels to promote cancer drug discovery and development through integrative research. The various topics that will be covered by this conference include but are not limited to:
- Novel cancer drug target identification;
- New cancer drug discoveries
- Translational cancer medicine;
- Clinical trials of new cancer drugs
- Diagnostic and prognostic values of new cancer markers
- Cancer prevention
On behalf of the organising committee, we would like to extend our warmest invitation for you to participate in our conference. 16 MMA, 16 MPS, and 20 MMC CPD points will be awarded. Attractive prizes are also offered to the most outstanding oral and poster presentations given during 2nd MSC. Accepted abstracts will be published in the Journal of Angiotherapy, a Scopus-indexed journal.
Registration is open now! Both abstract submission and early bird registration will be closing on 30th September 2022. For more information, please refer to our attached flyer, visit our website at https://2ndmsc.macr-cancer.
Looking forward to seeing everyone in person during the conference.
Best regards,
For and on behalf of the Organizing Committee of
MACR International Scientific Conference (2nd MSC)
Conference Co-chairs
Dr. Audrey Yong Chee Hui, MAHSA University
Dr. Chua Eng Wee, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
2nd MACR International Scientific Conference 2022 [Second Announcement]
2nd announcement is out!
Dear YBhg Tan Sri/ Datuk/ Dato’/ Professor/ Assoc. Prof./ Dr./ Sir/ Madam,
Greetings!
We are pleased to inform you that Malaysian Association for Cancer Research (MACR), in partnership with the Malaysian Oncological Society and local public and private Universities, is organising the 2nd MACR International Scientific Conference (2nd MSC) with details below:
Theme: Next Generation Cancer Therapeutics – Where are We Heading?
Date: 7 & 8 December 2022 (Wednesday & Thursday)
Venue: MAHSA University, Bandar Saujana Putra Campus, Jenjarom, Selangor, Malaysia.
MSC aims to provide a major convening platform for cancer research communities based locally and abroad. This two-day physical conference is expected to open up avenues for meaningful collaboration at the regional and global levels to promote cancer drug discovery and development through integrative research. The various topics that will be covered by this conference include but are not limited to:
– Novel cancer drug target identification;
– New cancer drug discoveries
– Translational cancer medicine;
– Clinical trials of new cancer drugs
– Diagnostic and prognostic values of new cancer markers
– Cancer prevention
– Precision oncology
On behalf of the organising committee, we would like to extend our warmest invitation for you to participate in our conference. MMA, MPS, and MMC CPD points will be awarded. Attractive prizes are also offered to the most outstanding oral and poster presentations given during 2nd MSC.
Registration is open now! Both abstract submission and early bird registration will be closing on 30th September 2022. For more information, please refer to our attached flyer, visit our website at https://lnkd.in/eGHcx8Mi or contact us via email 2ndmsc.orgcomm@macr-cancer.org.
Looking forward to seeing everyone in person during the conference.
Best regards,
For and on behalf of the Organizing Committee of
MACR International Scientific Conference (2nd MSC)
Conference Co-chairs
Dr. Audrey Yong Chee Hui, MAHSA University
Dr. Chua Eng Wee, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Malaysian Association for Cancer Research (MACR), Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, UPM Serdang, Selangor 43300 Malaysia
2nd MACR International Scientific Conference 2022 [First Announcement]
Greetings!
We are pleased to inform you that Malaysian Association for Cancer Research (MACR), in partnership with the Malaysian Oncological Society and local public and private Universities, is organising the 2nd MACR International Scientific Conference (2nd MSC) with details below:
- Theme: Next Generation Cancer Therapeutics – Where are We Heading?
- Date: 7 & 8 December 2022 (Wednesday & Thursday)
- Venue: MAHSA University, Bandar Saujana Putra Campus, Jenjarom, Selangor, Malaysia.
MSC aims to provide a major convening platform for cancer research communities based locally and abroad. This two-day physical conference is expected to open up avenues for meaningful collaboration at the regional and global levels to promote cancer drug discovery and development through integrative research. The various topics that will be covered by this conference include but are not limited to:
- Novel cancer drug target identification;
- New cancer drug discoveries
- Translational cancer medicine;
- Clinical trials of new cancer drugs
- Diagnostic and prognostic values of new cancer markers
- Cancer prevention
On behalf of the organising committee, we would like to extend our warmest invitation for you to participate in our conference. MMA, MPS, and MMC CPD points will be awarded. Attractive prizes are also offered to the most outstanding oral and poster presentations given during 2nd MSC.
Registration is open now! Both abstract submission and early bird registration will be closing on 30th September 2022. For more information, please refer to our attached flyer, visit our website at https://2ndmsc.macr-cancer.
Looking forward to seeing everyone in person during the conference!
MACR Essay Competition Award Ceremony
Dear ladies and gentlemen,
On behalf of the organizing committee for the MACR Essay Writing Competition, I’d like to invite you to the Prize Giving and Closing Ceremony which will be held:
Date : 14 August 2021 (Saturday)
Time : 3.30 – 4.30 pm
Registration link : https://bit.ly/3ioWEpT
We will announce the winners for all the categories and the Judges will also share their thoughts on the essays that won their hearts!
We look forward to having you grace this ceremony. Do come!
International Conference of Drug Discovery and Translational Medicine 2021 (ICDDTM’21)
Building upon the success of the inaugural International Conference of Drug Discovery and Translational Medicine (ICDDTM’18), which had attracted delegates from local and abroad, MACR and its collaborators will once again join hands in organising the 2nd ICDDTM’21 from 7th – 9th December 2021.
The conference will feature its plenary and invited talks based on four major areas:
- Cancer
- Microbiome therapy
- Mental health/neurodegeneration
- Stem cell therapy
- and one special topic on COVID-19.
A total of 6 conference tracks have been identified for oral and poster presentations:
- Cancer
- Cell therapy
- Inflammatory diseases
- Mental health/neurodegeneration
- Metabolic diseases
- Miscellaneous
Click to get more information on the conference!
Essay Competition by MACR
Malaysian Association for Cancer Research is organising an essay competition on: “How to Propel Cancer Research in Malaysia to a Greater Level?”. This competition is open to general public, secondary schools, post-secondary schools, higher learning institutional students and faculty members. The winning essays will be published on MACR website and facebook page. Winners will be awarded a certificate as well as cash prizes.
The final deadline for submission is extended until 14th May 2021.
For more information, please do not hesitate to email us at macr.essaycompetition@gmail.com
We can’t wait to hear your thoughts!
*DISCLAIMER: Judges’ decision is final and irrevocable.
Announcement
Thank you very much for your interest in our webinar. Unfortunately the webinar is now closed for registration due to the overwhelming response. We are trying our best to accommodate more participants and may reopen the registration later. Should you have further enquiries, please do not hesitate to contact us via icddtm20.scientific@macr-cancer.org
We sincerely apologise for all inconvenience caused. Thank you for your kind understanding.
Announcement
In view of the global threat brought about by the current COVID-19 pandemic, we have decided to postpone ICDDTM’20 until further notice. The decision to postpone our event was based on careful considerations of the significant effects that the current pandemic may have on both health and safety of our conference speakers and delegates.
We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused. It is our hope that you will continue to support us when we announce a new date of our event as soon as the current situation improves and the threat of COVID-19 pandemic is under control.
World Cancer Research Day
MACR lifetime member, Dr Nur Syamimi Ariffun got featured in EACR magazine in conjunction with World Cancer Research Day!
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