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Introduction

The International Cancer Research Symposium 2025 (ICRS2025) is a premier two-day event designed to bring together professionals dedicated to advancing cancer research in Southeast Asia and beyond. This symposium provides a platform for researchers, healthcare experts, and industry leaders to share groundbreaking developments, trends in cancer treatment, and cutting-edge research findings. The event aims to promote collaboration, inspire innovation, and create meaningful connections that transcend borders, ultimately contributing to a healthier global future in cancer care.

Registration
Programme Highlights
 

 

Event Details

Date : 14-15 May 2025 
Venue : The Waterfront Hotel, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia 

 

Who should attend?

  • Cancer researchers and academics
  • Medical and healthcare professionals
  • Postdoctoral researchers and postgraduate students
  • Pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies
  • Government and regulatory bodies
  • Non-governmental organisations
  • Media and science communication professionals

Important Dates

  • Abstract Submission Deadline: 16 February 2025
  • Abstract Acceptance Notification: 16 March 2025
  • Early Bird Registration Deadline: 31 March 2025
  • Early Bird Registration Payment Deadline: 7 April 2025
  • Normal Registration Deadline: 30 April 2025
  • Normal Registration Payment Deadline: 7 May 2025
 

 

 

Registration

How to register?

  1. Step 1: Complete the registration form.* You will receive your Registration ID through e-mail.: link

  2. Step 2: You will receive an e-invoice within 3-7 working days of your registration.

  3. Step 3: Process your payment through our e-Gateway**:

  4. Step 4: Email your receipt to ICRS@nottingham.edu.my with the subject “Proof of Payment (Registrant Name, Registration ID)”.

Registration Fees

 Early Bird (by 31 March 2025) Regular (1 to 30 April 2025)
  Local (RM) International (USD) Local (RM) International (USD)
Student Presenter 850 230 1000 280
Regular 1000 300 1150 350
Networking Dinner (accompanying guest) 150 40 150 40

Networking dinner is included in the registration fees for each individual registrant.

 

* Early Bird Registration Deadline: 31 March 2025
**Early Bird Registration Payment Deadline: 7 April 2025
* Normal Registration Deadline: 30 April 2025
**Normal Registration Payment Deadline: 7 May 2025

 

 

Discounts Available

  • Group registration A (1 supervisor and 1 student*): 10% discount per pax
  • Group registration B (3 or more participants): 15% discount per person

*Note: Student presenters must provide a valid student ID upon registration. Group registration applies only when all registrants sign up together in one transaction. The highest eligible discount will be applied, and discounts cannot be stacked or combined.

Cancellation Policy

  • Cancellation on or before 16 February 2025: 100% refund
  • Cancellation on or before 31 March 2025: 50% refund
  • Cancellation on or after 7 April 2025: No refund

*Note: Cancellation requests must be communicated to the secretariat by e-mail. All approved refunds will be made after the symposium. All bank charges for remittance will be deducted from the refund.

 

Abstract Submission

Call for Abstract Submissions

Researchers, clinicians, and professionals in cancer research are invited to submit abstracts for presentation at ICRS2025. This is an opportunity to showcase innovative research and contribute to the global fight against cancer.

Abstract themes include:

  • Epidemiology
  • Genetics
  • Cancer in Southeast Asia
  • Predisposition
  • Environmental Risk Factors
  • Multiomics
  • Artificial Intelligence in Cancer
  • Spatial Biology
  • Machine Learning
  • Digital Healthcare
  • Computational Tools and Analysis
  • Biomarker Discovery
  • Tumour Ecosystem
  • Metastasis
  • Tumour Microenvironment
  • Cancer Microbiome
  • Drug Resistance
  • Recurrence
  • Molecular Mechanisms
  • Innovative Approaches
  • Emerging Advances
  • Precision Medicine
  • Immunotherapy
  • Cancer Vaccines
  • Theranostics
  • Immunoediting

 

How to submit:

  1. Create an account on Microsoft CMT and submit your abstract through the system by 16 February 2025.
  2. Abstract acceptance will be notified through email on 16 March 2025.
  3. After confirming your acceptance, please submit your poster or slides on Microsoft CMT by 7 May 2025.

Abstract Submission Guide

CMT Guide

Why Submit?

  • Present your research to an international audience of experts and peers.
  • Selected abstracts will be eligible for awards, and top presentations will be featured in the symposium’s proceedings.
  • Engage with leading researchers and clinicians, fostering collaborations and expanding your professional network.
  • Play a role in advancing knowledge and innovations that can impact cancer treatment and care worldwide.

Guideline to register to Microsoft CMT

 

 

Programme Highlights

Symposium Day 1: 14 May 2025
TimeEvent
7:45 - 8:30 Registration
8:30 - 9:00 Opening ceremony
9:00 - 9:45 Keynote talk 1: Dr. Alan Soo-Beng Khoo (Thomas Jefferson University, USA)
9:45 - 10:30 Keynote talk 2 : Prof. Nigel Mongan (University of Nottingham, UK)
10:30 - 11:00 Tea break
11:00 - 13:00 Parallel session 1: Cancer Epidemiology & Genetics  Parallel session 2: Multiomics & Artificial Intelligence in Cancer Parallel session 3: Updates in Pathology (workshop/training)
13:00 - 14:00 Lunch
14:00 - 15:30 Parallel session 1: Cancer Epidemiology & Genetics (cont.) Parallel session 2: Multiomics & Artificial Intelligence in Cancer (cont.) Parallel session 3: Updates in Pathology (workshop/training) (cont.)
15:30 - 16:30 Tea break + poster discussion
16:30 - 17:00 Rapid fire presentation
18:00 - 21:00 Networking Dinner (Sarawak River Cruise)
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Symposium Day 2: 15 May 2025
TimeEvent
8:00 - 9:00 Networking
9:00 - 10:30 Parallel session 4: Tumour Ecosystem & Metastasis Parallel session 5:  Innovative & Emerging Approaches Parallel session 6:  Updates in Pathology (workshop/training)
10:30 - 11:00 Teabreak
11:00 - 13:00 Parallel session 4: Tumour Ecosystem & Metastasis (Con't) Parallel session 5:  Innovative & Emerging Approaches (Con't) Parallel session 6:  Updates in Pathology (workshop/training)(Con't)
13:00 - 14:00 Lunch
14:00 - 15:30 Forum 1: Future Directions for Cancer Research Forum 2: Transforming Cancer Management
15:30 - 16:00 Tea break + poster discussion
16:00 - 16:45 Keynote talk 3: Prof. Xin Lu (University of Oxford, UK)
16:45 - 17:00 Closing ceremony