Faculty of Medicine Sustainable Development Goals
Lawatan Kolaborasi Dan Program Cme Talk: Advancing Newborn Screening For Treatable Rare Diseases In Malaysia
The Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, National University of Malaysia (UKM), received a collaborative visit from a delegation of ImmunoIVD, a biotechnology company from Stockholm, Sweden, which is actively involved in the development and implementation of newborn screening tests for various rare genetic diseases such as Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID), Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), and X-linked Agammaglobulinemia (XLA).
The visit aimed to strengthen strategic collaborative relationships between UKM and international industry partners in the fields of pediatric research, genetic screening, and the transfer of diagnostic technology knowledge.
Objective:
Conduct collaborative discussion sessions focusing on the implementation of newborn screening programs for genetic diseases such as PID and related conditions.
Explore opportunities for research collaboration and partnership between the UKM Department of Pediatrics, ImmunoIVD, and other strategic partners in programs or projects related to newborn screening in Malaysia.
Organize a knowledge-sharing session (CME Talk) as part of the visit program to strengthen knowledge exchange and raise awareness among academic and clinical staff about the importance of early screening for genetic diseases in newborns.
Location / Venue of Program:
Bilik Mesyuarat Jabatan Pediatrik & Bilik Seminar 3, Level 3, HTABTAR UKM