Pre Congress Day

23 July 2026 , Thursday - Pre Congress

Time Session
07:30
10:30
Registration

Pre Congress 1: Genetics in Nephrology

Time Session
08:30
10:15
Session 1
  • Overview of Genetic Testing
    Dr Chan Mei Yan Speaker
  • Genetic Counselling
    Ms Rifhan Azwan Speaker
  • Interpretation of Genetic Test & Deciphering the Gray
    Dr Winnie Ong Pei Tee Speaker
  • Q&A
10:15
10:45
Coffee Break
10:45
13:00
Session 2
  • Understanding Gene Disease Relationship in Kidney Disease
    Dr Janewit Wongboonsin Speaker
  • How to Incorporate Genetics Into Management of Glomerular Diseases
    Dr Janewit Wongboonsin Speaker
  • The Genetic Basis of Polycystic Kidney Disease & Therapeutic Options
    Professor Dr Daniel Gale Speaker
  • Case Discussion 1
    Dr Caroline Eng Siew Yin Chairperson
    Dr Chan Chee Eng Chairperson
  • Q&A
13:00
14:00
Lunch Break
14:00
16:45
Session 3
  • Genetics of Complement Mediated Kidney Diseases
    Professor Dr Daniel Gale Speaker
  • Inherited Renal Tubulopathy
    Dr Janewit Wongboonsin Speaker
  • Utility of Genetics Information for the Management of Kidney Transplantation - Case Based Discussion
    Dr P'ng Hon Shen Speaker
  • Q&A
  • Case Discussion 2
    Dr Caroline Eng Siew Yin Chairperson
    Dr Chan Chee Eng Chairperson
16:45
17:00
Session Wrap Up
17:00
18:00
Tea Break and End of Pre Congress Day

Pre Congress 2: Haemodialysis Access Care

Time Session
08:00
08:30
ESKD Life-Plan in Action: Turning Guideline Into Bedside Decision
Dr Loh Chek Loong Speaker
08:30
09:00
Right Modality, Right Time: PD vs HD Access - Timing That Prevents Crises
Dr Kong Boon Huei Speaker
09:00
09:30
Ultrasound-Guided Dialysis Catheter Insertion: Best Practice, Pitfalls and Checklists
Dr Suryati Yakob Speaker
09:30
10:00
Exit-Site Excellende: The ‘Zero Infection’ Bundle That Works
Ms Nur Farahuda Mohammad Fuad Speaker
10:00
10:30
Coffee Break
10:30
11:00
Tunneled Catheter Troubleshooting: Beyond Infection - Dysfunction, Malposition & Central Stenosis
Dr Jason Ng Yide Speaker
11:00
11:30
CRBSI Zero: Bundle, Lock Solutions and Culture Strategy
Dr Danny Ong Yu Chen Chairperson
11:30
12:00
Cannulation Pitfalls & Fizes: From Bad Sticks to Best Sticks
Hansen J Kasil Speaker
12:00
12:30
Early Cannulation: Myth-Busting the Evidence - When It’s Safe & When It Isn’t?
Mr Karthigesu a/l Aimanan Speaker
12:30
13:00
Thrombosed Access Showdown: Real Cases, Real Decision, Real Rescue
Dr Gan Chye Chung Speaker
Dr Hafiz Aizat Bin Shuhaimi Speaker
Dr Jason Ng Yide Speaker
Dr Wong Kee Cheong Speaker
Mr Putera Mas Pian Speaker
13:00
14:00
Lunch
14:00
16:00
Hands-On Session Skills Lab: Access Mastery Stations
  • USG Dialysis Catheter Insertion Bootcamp
    Mohd Kamil bin Ahmad Speaker
  • AVF Clinical Examination Masterclass
    Dr Gan Chye Chung Speaker
  • AVF Ultrasound Mapping & Dysfunction
    Dr Vinoth Kasi Rajan Athmalingan Speaker
  • USG-Guided AVF Cannulation
    Hansen J Kasil Speaker
  • AVF Clinical Exammination
    Ms Nur Farahuda Mohammad Fuad Speaker
16:00
17:00
ACCESS SHOWDOWN: Team OCSE & Skills Gauntlet
17:00
18:00
Tea Break and End of Pre Congress Day

Pre Congress 3: Nephrology Back to Basic

Time Session
08:30
09:00
Renal Physiology Revisited - The Foundations of Clinical Nephrology
Associate Professor Dr Ruslinda Mustafar Speaker
09:00
09:30
Urinalysis & Urine Indices - Reading the Kidney's Bedside Report
Dr Muhammad Iqbal Abd Hafidz Speaker
09:30
10:00
Fluid & Volume status - Back to First Principles
Dr Tay Li Lian Speaker
10:00
10:30
Coffee Break
10:30
11:00
Sodium Disorders - A Practical Framework for Daily Practice
Profesor Dr Christopher Lim Thiam Seong Speaker
11:00
11:30
Potassium Disorders - From Renal Handling to ECG Interpretation
Dr Lydia Kamaruzaman Speaker
11:30
12:00
Acid-Base Disorders - A stepwise Approach that always work
Dr Esther Zhao Zhi Tan Speaker
12:00
12:30
Putting it All Together - Interpreting AKI using Basic Principles
Dr Nurul Zaynah Nordin Speaker
12:30
13:00
Drugs and the Kidney - Back to Basics of Nephrotoxicity & Dose Adjustment
Dr Norkasihan Ibrahim Speaker
13:00
14:00
Lunch
14:00
14:30
CKD Retardation Journey: Beyond RAS Blockade
Associate Professor Dr Maisarah Jalalonmuhali Speaker
14:30
15:00
From Advanced CKD to Kidney Failure: A Pratical Transition
Dr Wan Hazlina Wan Mohamad Speaker
15:00
15:30
Assessing Dialysis Adequacy at the Bedside - Beyond Numbers
Dr Eddie Wong Fook Sem Speaker
15:30
16:00
Nutrition in Kidney Diseases - AKI vs CKD vs Dialysis
Professor Tilakavati Karupaiah Speaker
16:00
16:30
Palliative Dialysis and Conservative Kidney Management: A Practical Approach
Dr Azrini Abdul Aziz Speaker
16:30
17:00
Thinking like a Nephrologist: Common Pitfalls and Clinical Reasoning
Professor Dr Nor Fadhlina Zakaria Speaker
17:00
18:00
Tea Break and End of Pre Congress Day