
ICON-MEGOPIC 2021
General Timeline
Saturday, 27th February 2021 Click here to join the Zoom session
Keynote Speech
Overcoming the COVID19 Crisis in Malaysia
Datuk Dr Christopher Lee Kwok Choong
Plenary Sessions
Session Chair: Prof Dr. Rusli Bin Nordin
COVID19: Instituting Healthy & Relevant Mental Frameworks in Times of Crisis
Associate Professor Dr Mary Jane Farmer
Balancing Health and Economy
Dr Shyamkumar Sriram
Workshop Sessions
Judges for Channel 01
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Assoc Prof Dr Halyna Lugova
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Assoc Prof Dr Abdul Kareem Meera Mohaideen
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Assoc Prof Karuthan Chinna
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Dr Theingi Maung Maung
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Dr Rekha Prabhu
Judges for Channel 02
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Dr. Lee Khai Yin
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Prof Dr Chong Pei Pei
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Dr. Guharajan Nadarajan
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Dr Vivian Verbo
Judges for Channel 03
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Assoc Prof Fidel Fernandez
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Dr. Badrul Hisham Abdul Samad
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Dr Rosnadia binti Suain Bon
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Dr Farzana Rizwan
Judges for Channel 04
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Prof Dr Adlina Binti Suleiman
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Dr Toh Gaik Theng
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Prof Dr Nafeeza Hj Mohd Ismail
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Dr. Lim Yin Sear
Judges for Channel 05
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Prof Dr Venkatesh R Naik
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Assoc Prof Gnandev Phutane
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Assoc. Prof Girish Prabhu
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Dr Rogelio M. Levardo Jr.
Workshop Session 01: Statistics and Epidemiology
Speaker: Assoc. Prof Halyna Lugova
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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Session Chair: Assoc Prof Dr Abdul Kareem Meera Mohaideen
Under-reporting of body weight by an urban poor community with obesity: Possible role of sociodemographic and psychological factors
Alejandra Gonzalez, Vinashini Kalaiarasu, Tanisha A/P Gnana Sekaran, Prevena Raghunathan, Jo Ann Andoy-Galvan, Karuthan Chinna
School of Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Taylor's University
Characterising Body Image, Body appreciation, and Body Esteem among Urban children in Malaysia
Thamil Manni, S., En, C. S. R., Shanmuganathan, D., Balakrishnan, A. M., Jamaludin, A., Barron, D.,Ganggayah, M. D., & Karisnan, K.
Perdana University - Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland School of Medicine
Prevalence and Predictors of Happiness among the residents of PPR Seri Pantai
Che Wan Harel Daniel bin Che Wan Khairul Anuar, Tai XianHan Arvin Raj A/L Moganasumdram, Ibrahim Hamadh Salim
School of Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Taylor's University
Workshop Session 02: Primary care
Speaker: Dr. Lee Khai Yin
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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Session Chair: Prof Dr Chong Pei Pei
Formulation and Characterisation of Alginate Hydrocolloid film dressing loaded with gallic acid for potential chronic wound healing
Jhing-Ee Gan, Chai-Yee Chin
School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Taylor’s University
Effectiveness of e-BUG: assessment of students’ knowledge on respiratory hygiene via e-Bug programme
Chiw Song Yeong, Priya Madhaven
School of Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Taylor's University
Workshop Session 03: COVID19
Speaker: Dr. Badrul Hisham Abdul Samad
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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Session Chair: Assoc Prof Dr Shajan Koshy
Systematic review on the incidence of acute ischemic stroke in Covid-19 patients: An urgent need for early management
Mohammad Jaweed, Dollicia Toh Ching Ying, Shannen Kay Chan, Alantino Raven Daniel, Esther Sim Wan Rong, Mohammad Ajmal Yasin
School of Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Taylor's University
Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Towards COVID-19 among Student Nurses: A Cross-Sectional Study
Earl Zedrick S. Quisao, Raven Rose R. Tayaba, Gil P. Soriano
College of Nursing, San Beda University, Philippines
General population’s worry and perception of stigma towards covid-19 infection in Malaysia
Na Yi Heeng, Olivia Bong Kah Wai, Muhammad Aniq bin Halim, Mei Tan Nguyen Joy et al....
School of Medicine, International Medical University, Malaysia
Workshop Session 04: Preventive Medicine
Speaker: Dr. Nik Noorul Shakira Mohamed Shakrin
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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Session Chair: Dr Lim Yin Sear
Teaching kids of age 9-12 years old on oral hygiene using E-bug Educational Resources
Chin Tze-Wei, Priya Madhavan
School of Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Taylor's University
The Effects of diets on Gut Microbiota and its Implications in Health and Disease: A review
Farhat Abjani, Priya Madhavan, Karuthan Chinna, Pei Pei Chong
School of Biosciences, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Taylor's University
Workshop Session 05: Health Economics
Speaker: Mr. Andre Mostert
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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Session Chair: Dr Ameya Ashok Hasamnis
Quality of life amongst residents of densely populated high-rise, low-cost dwelling units in the city
Karthiga Thiagarajah, Niranjna Swaminathan, MD Shohan Chowdhury Pranto, Karuthan Chinna
School of Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Taylor's University
Teaching kids hand hygiene through E-Bug educational programme
Isma Farah Nurlisa
School of Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Taylor's University
Mental health during covid-19 pandemic among the urban poor population in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Moayad Abdelgadir Mustafa Elgassim, Pravin A/L Vasu, Nicholas Tan Wee Han, Halyna Lugova
School of Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Taylor's University
Workshop Session 06: Maternal and Child Health
Speaker: Prof. Dr. Prameela Kannan Kutty
Time: 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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Session Chair: Dr Subhash Parvatagouda Patil
Obesity and ovarian cancer: A review
Qurratulann Alvi, Gul Muhammad Baloch, Karuthan Chinna
School of Biosciences, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Taylor's University
Effect of Covid 19 on the People Living with Disabilities in Nigeria
Janet Oluwayinka Adeogun
Kaduna Nigeria
Knowledge and awareness of cervical cancer among women in Kem Sungai Besi
Hafiza Sucipto, Alya Azhari, Hafizah Nasir, Nasuha Sukri, Hazirah Ridzaudin
Faculty of Medicine and Defence Health, UPNM
Workshop Session 07: Occupational Safety and Health
Speaker: Dr. Guharajan Nadarajan
Time: 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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Session Chair: Dr. Vivian Verbo
Attitudes of the adult general population towards wearable technologies and its implication to health in the Kingdom of Bahrain
Mohamed Janahi, Abdulrahman Janahi, Sara Almisrea, Yousef Alobaywi, Turki Bensgayan, Omar Alhaj, Haitham Jahrami
Arabian Gulf University, Kingdom of Bahrain
Protective Role of Resilience on Covid-19 Impact on the Quality of Life of Nursing Students
Oducado, R. M. F., Guillasper, J. N., Soriano, G. P. West
Visayas State University, College of Nursing, Philippines
Workshop Session 08: Mental Health
Speaker: Dr. Rosnadia binti Suain Bon
Time: 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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Session Chair: Dr. Umesh Bindal
Prevalence and determinants of depression among pre-clinical medical students in IMU
Vanka A, Saravana Kumar A, Anbananthan HI, Gan TY, Anbalagan A, Natarajan P et al….
International Medical University, Malaysia
Association between self-perceived stress, anxiety, depression, and quality of life in a Malaysian B40 community: A cross-sectional study
Kishen Kumar, Nimesha Tillekeratne, Rishan Charles Razali, Tilanka Tillekeratne, Sapna Shridhar Patil
School of Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Taylor's University
Smartphones addiction & depression among the public university students in Malaysia
J. Jana, K. Amirin, A. Asyraf, S. M. Shasha & Z. Zarif
Faculty of Medicine and Defence Health, UPNM
Workshop Session 09: Medical Education & Distance Learning
Speaker: Prof Dr. Mohd Azhar bin Mohd Noor
Time: 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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Session Chair: Prof Dr Adlina Binti Suleiman
Remote E-exams vs in-campus exams: The stress and behavioural changes among pre-clinical years MBBS students of IMU during the covid-19 pandemic
Chin, A.W.X., Jonathan Bedindang, C.D., Rajaram, H., Choy, C.L., Fathima Zainab M.R., Siew, W.F.
International Medical University, Malaysia
Correlation Study Between Personal Enrichment Competency Modules Effectiveness and Interprofessional Collaboration Readiness Among Students
Muhammad Zulfiqah, S.,Indang Ariati, A.
Management and Science University, Malaysia
Workshop Session 10: Non-Communicable Diseases
Speaker: Dr. Azimah binti Ahmad
Time: 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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Session Chair: Assoc Prof Dr Gnandev Phutane
A pilot study of knowledge, attitude, and practice of dengue infection among residents in Taman Subang SS 3 Petaling Jaya
Dhinesh A/L Maheswaran, Muhammad Asyraf bin Ahmad Sarbri, Maya Anis Shazwana binti Ja’amat & Nilam Muhammad Ameerulhakim bin Jaafar
Faculty of Medicine and Defence Health, UPNM
Training of primary school children in Oman on good food hygiene via e-Bug programme
Jabir Al Araimi, Priya Madhavan
School of Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Taylor's University
Quality of life among residents of PPR Seri Pantai Malaysia
Dinesh A/L Thanabalan, Looi Feng Kai, Muhammad Fikri Bin Muhamad, Sim Pei Lin, Karuthan Chinna
School of Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Taylor's University
The Experts' Perspective
Time: 4:00 PM - 4:30PM
Understanding the COVID19 curve
Associate Professor Dr Karuthan Chinna
Session Chair: Dr Subhash Parvatagouda Patil
Overall Channel 1 Chair: Dr. Anitha Ponnupillai
Pathophysiology of COVID19
Associate Professor Dr Fidel Fernandez
Session Chair: Dr Farzana Rizwan
Overall Channel 3 Chair: Dr. Imam Shaik
Health and Safety of Workers during COVID19 Pandemic
Dr Anna Sofia Victoria S. Fajardo
Session Chair: Assoc Prof Dr. Gnandev Phutane
Overall Channel 5 Chair: Dr. Benjamin Samraj Prakash Earnest
Understanding the COVID19 diagnostics
Professor Dr Chong Pei Pei
Session Chair: Dr. Vivian Verbo
Overall Channel 2 Chair: Dr. Lim Su Yin
Community Support during COVID19 Pandemic
Associate Professor Dr Yeong Chai Hong
Session Chair: Dr Toh Gaik Theng
Overall Channel 4 Chair: Assoc. Prof Yeong Chai Hong
The Experts' Perspective
Time: 4:30PM - 5:00PM
Managing COVID19 Disease in Ukraine
Professor Andriy Volodymyrovich Bondarenko
Session Chair: Dr Subhash Parvatagouda Patil
Overall Channel 1 Chair: Dr. Anitha Ponnupillai
Managing COVID19 Disease in France
Dr Manolo S. Baodo Jr
Session Chair: Dr. Ameya Hasamnis
Overall Channel 3 Chair: Dr. Imam Shaik
Disruptive education: a Covid19 Response
Dr Rogelio M. Levardo Jr
Session Chair: Assoc Prof Dr Gnandev Phutane
Overall Channel 5 Chair: Dr. Benjamin Samraj Prakash Earnest
Treatments for COVID19
Dr Vivian Verbo
Session Chair: Prof Dr. Chong Pei Pei
Overall Channel 2 Chair: Dr. Lim Su Yin
COVID19 SOPs: Health Promotion through Community Empowerment
Professor Dr Adlina binti Suleiman
Session Chair: Dr Toh Gaik Theng
Overall Channel 4 Chair: Assoc. Prof Yeong Chai Hong
Poster Presentation
Judges:
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Professor Andriy Volodymyrovich Bondarenko, Kharkiv National Medical University, Ukraine
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Associate Professor Dr Mary Jane Farmer, Spartanburg Methodist College, South Carolina, USA
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Professor Dr Gajanan Velhal, Seth G.S. Medical College & K.E.M Hospital, Parel, Mumbai, India
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Dr. Kumarappan Chidambaram, King Khalid University, Saudi Arabia
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Assoc Prof Dr. Koteswara Rao Nalamolu, California Health Sciences University, USA
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Dr. Rudolf Cymorr Kirby P. Martinez, San Beda University, Philippines
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Assoc. Prof Dr. Sarah Lontac Nufable, New Castle University, Malaysia
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Online Learning during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Satisfaction of Medical Students from International Medical University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Goonewardena RE, Ben Bornia K, Koh RTR, Loh PLN
International Medical University, Malaysia
Regular Physical Activity And Fat Mass Reduction: Preventive Measures Of Low Back Pain

Abdulrahman Ismaeel Janahi, Haitham Jahrami, Amani Al-Sabbag
Arabian Gulf University, Bahrain
Innovative grill ladder as an escape device for terrace houses

Nurnabihah Musfirah binti Zamre, Muhammad Nazmi bin Ahmad Muzammir, Muhammad Zunnabhan Bin Zolkepley & Tan Ying Ren
Faculty of Medicine and Defence Health, UPNM
Psychometric evaluation, prevalence and predictors or happiness among urban dwellers in a B40 community in Kuala Lumpur

James Yu Ken Ee, Mohamad Kharis Khan, Rebecca Chiam Wen Li, Kogila A/P Kumaragurubaran, Rusli Bin Nordin, Wong Yin How
School of Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Taylor's University
Prevalence of depression, anxiety, and stress amongst the adult population in PPR Sri Pantai

Loo Ellie, Aqilah Zakirah, Jasmine Chong Wen Li, Marliana Binti Gan @ Abdul Ghanie & Halyna Lugova
School of Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Taylor's University
Obesogenic environment in the medical field: First Year Findings from a 5-year cohort study

Tey Jin Kiat, Lim Zig Xin, Wong Jun Shin, Dr. Jo Ann Andoy Galvan & Dr. Karuthan Chinna
School of Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Taylor's University
Assessment of help seeking tendency among lower socioeconomic population in the urban area_A cross-sectional study

Narmatha Mohan , Lim Yee Chean , Janice Lim Tong En
School of Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Taylor's University
Shifting the education paradigm in the midst of covid-19 pandemic: Nursing students' attitude toward e-learning

Oducado, R. M. F., Soriano, G. P.
West Visayas State University, College of Nursing, Philippines
Neuroprotective effect of curcumin and piperine in streptozotocin-induced alzheimer disease-like condition in sprague dawley rats

Vijayabalan, S., Zhi Xin, P., Shaikh, M.F., Bhuvanendran, S ., Arya, A. & Madhavan, P.
School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Taylor's University
Detection of bone density of paranasal sinuses in women with different level of sex hormones

Alekseeva, V.V., Nazaryan, R.S., Muryzina, I. Yu., Gargin, V.V., Bondarenko, A.V.
Kharkiv National Medical University, Ukraine
Perceptions, Attitudes, Responses, Knowledge And Emotional Well-Being (Parke) Of Covid-19 Among Students At Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia

Sylvia Wei Wei Kong, Edmund LC Ong
Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia
Association between depression, stress, anxiety and perceived quality of life in a Malaysian B40 urban community during COVID-19 lockdown

Gan Sing Joo, Daniel Mahalingam Owen Devan, Chuah Shao Qi, Patil Sapna Shridhar
School of Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Taylor's University
Low Hygienic Level associated with Pathogen Dissemination by Mobile Phones

Thecican Mathivanan, Aimin Aizat Abdul Aziz, Yehsugi Nagendran , Thiviya Suppiah, G Umayal , Aye Aye Mon
Faculty of Medicine and Defence Health, UPNM
Impact of COVID-19 quarantine on Medical Students’ Weight

Muhammad Afiq Qayum bin Abdillah, Tiong Jia Jun, Calvin Choo Kaa Weng, Jo Ann Andoy Galvan, Karuthan Chinna
School of Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Taylor's University
Help seeking behaviour among low socioeconomic population in PPR Sri Pantai: A cross sectional study

Pranav Nair, Syed Ali Alwi bin Syed Munshe Afdzaruddin, Nicholas Liow Ming Qian, Loga Tharsini
School of Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Taylor's University
Self-perceived weight: An indicator of quality of life among low-income families in Malaysia

Aminath Shaufa, Antoine Xaverian Bonaventure, Cynthia Lau Su Ting, Dr. Jo Ann Andoy Galvan & Dr. Karuthan Chinna
School of Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Taylor's University
Preference of online assessments among medical students in Malaysia

Krishna Ganesh Rajan, Muhammad Syauqi Ishak, Nur Aisyah Faizal, Aisyah Sara Khalid & Low Bin Seng
School of Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Taylor's University
A red cell distribution width predicts the mortality of patients with covid-19

A.S. Liesna, A.V. Bondarenko
Kharkiv National Medical University, Ukraine
Changes in the microbiological parameters of the oral cavity caused by using electronic cigarettes

O.V. Tishchenko, L.S. Krivenko, A.V.Bondarenko, V.V. Gargin
Kharkiv National Medical University, Ukraine
The Pharmacokinetic of F-18 Fluorocholine in Detecting Breast Cancer Patients

Shazreen, S., Hishar, H., Shahrun Niza, A.S., Farida Aimi M., Fathinul Fikri, A.S.
Faculty of Medicine and Defence Health, UPNM