KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- The 12
th National Conference for Clinical Research (NCCR) brought together medical experts and researchers under one platform to understand the way digital technology can impact the Malaysian healthcare delivery system, thus potentially improving patient outcomes.
Annually held, the 12
th NCCR showcased a rich and varied programme, with 20 renowned speakers from Malaysia, Singapore, China, Australia and the US. This year’s conference themed “Patient Centred Research – Digital Health” received more than 130 abstracts. The two-day conference was held at Hotel Istana and was officiated by the Deputy Minister of Health, Yang Berhormat Dr. Lee Boon Chye.
“The digital transformation and revolution in health including embracing Industry Revolution 4.0 pose multiple challenges and we need to formalize strategies to progress ahead. These includes evidence, advocacy, ethics, policy and clinical practice. Evidence based medicine is the foundation in which delivery of healthcare rests on. Therefore, clinical research needs to expand to embark into translational research to ensure that the practical applications of digitalised healthcare provide relevant, effective and safe patient care,” said Dr. Lee Boon Chye.
The conference also provided an opportunity for local and international contract research organizations, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology and medical device companies to showcase and exhibit their products and services at various exhibition booths set up within the parameter of the conference area. The booths were flooded with delegates comprising of speakers, researchers, pharmacists, members of academia and clinical industry professionals during the two-day event.
One of the conference’s highlight was the CRC Named Lecture which was delivered by Dato’ Dr. Amar Singh HSS, a senior consultant Pediatrician & Researcher and the former CRC Head of Raja Permaisuri Bainun Hospital, Malaysia.
For more info, please visit
http://www.nccrconference.com.my For event photos, please visit
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/a482q3q7kzq9tn2/AABu3jWOSRqVkU_aqYkEVicwa?dl=0 SOURCE : Clinical Research Malaysia (CRM)
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:Name : Syed Hamzah Syed Noordin
Tel : +603-7960 5153 (ext. 121)
Email : hamzah@clinicalreserach.my
--BERNAMA 
