Pre-Congress Day
Venue: SunMed Convention Centre

23 July 2026 , Thursday

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 Malaysia
  • Genetic Counselling
    Ms Rifhan Azwan Speaker Malaysia
  • Interpretation of Genetic Test & Deciphering the Gray
    Dr Winnie Ong Peitee Speaker Malaysia
  • 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 Thailand
  • How to Incorporate Genetics Into Management of Glomerular Diseases
    Dr Janewit Wongboonsin Speaker Thailand
  • The Genetic Basis of Polycystic Kidney Disease & Therapeutic Options
    Professor Dr Daniel Gale Speaker United Kingdom
  • Case Discussion 1
    Dr Caroline Eng Siew Yin Chairperson Malaysia
    Dr Chan Chee Eng Chairperson Malaysia
  • 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 United Kingdom
  • Inherited Renal Tubulopathy
    Dr Janewit Wongboonsin Speaker Thailand
  • Utility of Genetics Information for the Management of Kidney Transplantation - Case Based Discussion
    Dr P'ng Hon Shen Speaker Malaysia
  • Q&A
  • Case Discussion 2
    Dr Caroline Eng Siew Yin Chairperson Malaysia
    Dr Chan Chee Eng Chairperson Malaysia
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 Malaysia
08:30
09:00
Right Modality, Right Time: PD vs HD Access - Timing That Prevents Crises
Dr Kong Boon Huei Speaker Malaysia
09:00
09:30
Ultrasound-Guided Dialysis Catheter Insertion: Best Practice, Pitfalls and Checklists
Dr Suryati Yakob Speaker Malaysia
09:30
10:00
Exit-Site Excellende: The ‘Zero Infection’ Bundle That Works
Ms Nur Farahuda Mohammad Fuad Speaker Malaysia
10:00
10:30
Coffee Break
10:30
11:00
Tunneled Catheter Troubleshooting: Beyond Infection - Dysfunction, Malposition & Central Stenosis
Dr Jason Ng Yide Speaker Malaysia
11:00
11:30
CRBSI Zero: Bundle, Lock Solutions and Culture Strategy
Dr Danny Ong Yu Chen Chairperson Malaysia
11:30
12:00
Cannulation Pitfalls & Fizes: From Bad Sticks to Best Sticks
Hansen J Kasil Speaker Malaysia
12:00
12:30
Early Cannulation: Myth-Busting the Evidence - When It’s Safe & When It Isn’t?
Mr Karthigesu a/l Aimanan Speaker Malaysia
12:30
13:00
Thrombosed Access Showdown: Real Cases, Real Decision, Real Rescue
Dr Gan Chye Chung Speaker Malaysia
Dr Hafiz Aizat Bin Shuhaimi Speaker Malaysia
Dr Jason Ng Yide Speaker Malaysia
Dr Wong Kee Cheong Speaker Malaysia
Mr Putera Mas Pian Speaker Malaysia
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 Malaysia
  • AVF Clinical Examination Masterclass
    Dr Gan Chye Chung Speaker Malaysia
  • AVF Ultrasound Mapping & Dysfunction
    Dr Vinoth Kasi Rajan Athmalingan Speaker Malaysia
  • USG-Guided AVF Cannulation
    Hansen J Kasil Speaker Malaysia
  • AVF Clinical Exammination
    Ms Nur Farahuda Mohammad Fuad Speaker Malaysia
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 Malaysia
09:00
09:30
Urinalysis & Urine Indices - Reading the Kidney's Bedside Report
Dr Muhammad Iqbal Abd Hafidz Speaker Malaysia
09:30
10:00
Fluid & Volume status - Back to First Principles
Dr Tay Li Lian Speaker Malaysia
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 Malaysia
11:00
11:30
Potassium Disorders - From Renal Handling to ECG Interpretation
Dr Lydia Kamaruzaman Speaker Malaysia
11:30
12:00
Acid-Base Disorders - A stepwise Approach that always work
Dr Esther Zhao Zhi Tan Speaker Malaysia
12:00
12:30
Putting it All Together - Interpreting AKI using Basic Principles
Dr Nurul Zaynah Nordin Speaker Malaysia
12:30
13:00
Drugs and the Kidney - Back to Basics of Nephrotoxicity & Dose Adjustment
Dr Norkasihan Ibrahim Speaker Malaysia
13:00
14:00
Lunch
14:00
14:30
CKD Retardation Journey: Beyond RAS Blockade
Associate Professor Dr Maisarah Jalalonmuhali Speaker Malaysia
14:30
15:00
From Advanced CKD to Kidney Failure: A Pratical Transition
Dr Wan Hazlina Wan Mohamad Speaker Malaysia
15:00
15:30
Assessing Dialysis Adequacy at the Bedside - Beyond Numbers
Dr Eddie Wong Fook Sem Speaker Malaysia
15:30
16:00
Nutrition in Kidney Diseases - AKI vs CKD vs Dialysis
Professor Tilakavati Karupaiah Speaker Malaysia
16:00
16:30
Palliative Dialysis and Conservative Kidney Management: A Practical Approach
Dr Azrini Abdul Aziz Speaker Malaysia
16:30
17:00
Thinking like a Nephrologist: Common Pitfalls and Clinical Reasoning
Professor Dr Nor Fadhlina Zakaria Speaker Malaysia
17:00
18:00
Tea Break and End of Pre Congress Day