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Organised by: Pharmaceutical Society of Singapore Federation of Asian Pharmaceutical Associations
Pharmaceutical Society of Singapore
 
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Conference Programme  
         
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  7 November 2008, Friday
09:00 - 17:00 WORKSHOP 1:
How to Write Successful Research Grants and Manuscripts for Publication
Alumni Medical Centre
08:30 - 15:00 WORKSHOP 2:
Cancer Supportive Care Workshop
Alumni Medical Centre
18:00 - 20:30 OPENING CEREMONY

Guest of Honour
Mr Hawazi Daipi
Senior Parliamentary Secretary
Ministry of Health and Ministry of Manpower, Singapore

  1. Opening Dance Performance
  2. Welcome Address
    - Ms MK Fatimah, PSS President
    - Dr Soo Ja Nam, FAPA President
    - Dr Camilla Wong, Organizing Chairperson
    - Mr Hawazi Daipi, Senior Parlimentary Secretary,
    Ministry of Health and Ministry of Man, Singapore
  3. Official Launch of Congress
  4. Welcome New FAPA Association Members
  5. Ishidate Award Presentation
  6. Singapore Awards Presentation

KEYNOTE LECTURE
[PLE001] Translational Research for Better Patient Outcome and Safety Joseph S. Bertino Jr., Bertino Consulting, USA

Grand Ballroom,
Level 4
20:30 - 21:30 WELCOME RECEPTION Promenade,
Level 1
 
  8 November 2008, Saturday
08:30 – 10:00 COMBINED INDUSTRIAL PHARMACY, PHARMACEUTICAL LEGISLATION, ETHICS & REGULATORY PHARMACY, DRUG MARKETING, SOCIO ECONOMIC PHARMACY SECTIONS: FORUM ON PHARMACOVIGILANCE

Chairpersons: Dr Yolanda Robles, Ms Nazarita T. Tacandong

[IP011] Catastrophe In Medicines Safety – The Need For Proactive Approach In Medicines Surveillance
Budiono Santoso, World Health Organization, Philippines
[IP012] Pharmacovigilance in Singapore
Chan Cheng Leng, Health Sciences Authority, Singapore
[IP013] Pharmacovigilance in Taiwan
Liu Li Ling, Bureau of Pharmaceutical Affairs, Taiwan
[IP017] Pharmacovigilance in Japan
Tsutomu Matsuda, Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency, Japan
Grand Ballroom 1,
Level 4
08:30 – 10:00 COMMUNITY PHARMACY SECTION

Chairpersons: Mr Sentaro Oide, Mr Ivan Chew

[CM001] Ishidate Awardee Presentation
Medexpress: Creating A Difference In Community Pharmacy Practice In The Philippines
Leonila Ocampo, MedExpress Drugstores, Philippines
[CM002] Diabetes Management: An Update For The Practicing Community Pharmacists
Joyce Lee, National University of Singapore, Singapore
[CM003] A Study On Medication Non-Adherence And On Medication- Related Issues Among Patients In Singhealth Polyclinics
Tan Swee Keng, SingHealth Polyclinics, Singapore
Grand Ballroom 2, Level 4
08:30 – 10:00 COMBINED SCIENTIFIC, PHYTOPHARMACY & PHARMACOPEIA SECTIONS

Chairpersons: Dr Shikifumi Kitasawa, Dr Eric Chan

[SC001] Absorption Enhancement Of 5(6)-Carboxyfluoresceine Through Liposomal Membrane Model Using Total Saponins From Quillaja Saponaria And Acanthophyllum Squarrosum
Eskandar Moghimipour, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, India
[SC002] Pegylation Of Recombinant Mutein Streptokinase Resulted From Overproduction In E.Coli Bl21 And Study On The Fibronolytic Activity In Vitro
Heni Rachmawati, Bandung Institute of Technology, Indonesia
[SC003] Longitudinal Validity And Minimally Important Difference Of The 8-Item Parkinson’s Disease Questionnaire
Yingjiao Zhao, National University of Singapore, Singapore
[SC004] Ocular Delivery Of Cyclosporine-A In Cationic Solid Lipid Nanoparticles
Ebru Basaran, Anadolu University Faculty Of Pharmacy, Turkey
Galleria Ballroom,
Level 3
08:30 – 10:00 INDUSTRIAL PHARMACY SECTION

Chairpersons: Dr Nuttanan Sinchaipanid, A/Prof Paul Heng

[IP001] Ishidate Awardee Presentation Development And Manufacture Of Liposomes Of Antifungal Drugs: From Classical To Novel Techniques
Narong Sarisuta, Mahidol University, Thailand
[IP002] Design And Evaluation Of An Osmotic Pump Tablets(Opt)For Isosorbide 5- Mononitrate
Senthilkumaran Kambarayan, INTI International University College, Malaysia
[IP003] The Impacts Of Compulsory Licensing (Cl) Of Anti-Hiv Drugs Towards Economic Of Thailand
Theera Rittirod, Khon Kaen University, Thailand
[IP004] Enhancement Of Dissolution Rate Of Poorly Soluble Drugs By Solid Dispersion Technique
M Gopalrao, College Of Pharmacy, Sripms, India
Riverfront Ballroom, Level 2
10:00 – 10:30 Tea Break / Trade Exhibition
10:30 - 12:00 HOSPITAL PHARMACY SECTION

Chairpersons: Dr Katsushi Yamada, Ms Lita Chew

[HS001] Ishidate Awardee Presentation
Optimal Hospital Pharmacy Service – Are we there yet?
Camilla Wong, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore
[HS002] Therapeutic Interchange Of Angiotensin-Receptoer Blockers In Hypertension
Yu-Ying Lin, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taiwan
[HS003] Clinical Data Of Patients Receiving Warfarin Therapy In Khon Kaen Hospital
Benjaporn Silaruks, Khon Kaen Hospital, Thailand
[HS004] Pharmacogenomics-Guided Dosing For Initiation Of Warfarin Therapy
Pradit Ngamsiripol, Phyathai Hospital Group, Thailand
Grand Ballroom 1, Level 4
10:30 - 12:00 COMMUNITY PHARMACY SECTION

Chairpersons: Mr Sentaro Oide, Ms Maggie Tan

[CM004] Kaohsiung Pharmacists’ Association Guide For Community With Self-Care
Chin-Shin Tang, Kaohsiung Pharmacists’ Association, Taiwan
[CM005] Perspectives Of Community Pharmacy In Hong Kong
Rae Morgan, University Of Sunderland, Uk
[CM006] Perception Of Nepalese Community Pharmacists Towards Patient Counseling
Arjun Poudel, Manipal Teaching Hospital, Nepal
[CM007] Should Slimming Products Be Only Sold By Pharmacists?
S Jayaraj, Watsons Personal Care Stores Pte Ltd, Singapore
Grand Ballroom 2, Level 4
10:30 - 12:00 SCIENTIFIC SECTION: SPECIAL SEMINAR ON ADVANCES IN DRUG DELIVERY

Chairpersons: Dr Shikifumi Kitazawa, A/Prof Paul Ho

[SC005] Liposomal Drug Delivery: An Update
Yoshie Maitani, Hoshi University, Japan
[SC006] Searching For Novel Cancer Targets for Innovative Drug Discovery
Sunghoon Kim, Seoul National University, Korea
[SC007] Nanomedicine: The Development of Lipid-Based, Nanoparticulate Systems in the Delivery of Synergistic Drug Cocktails for Cancer Therapy
Gigi NC Chiu, National University of Singapore, Singapore
Galleria Ballroom,
Level 3
10:30 - 12:00 COMBINED INDUSTRIAL PHARMACY, PHARMACEUTICAL LEGISLATION, ETHICS & REGULATORY PHARMACY, DRUG MARKETING, SOCIO ECONOMIC PHARMACY SECTIONS: FORUM ON COUNTERFEIT MEDICINES

Chairpersons: Dr Nuttanan Sinchaipanid, Ms Jennifer Flores

[IP014] Counterfeit Medicines And The Threat To Public Health
Raymond Velez, Eli Lilly Asia Inc, Thailand
[IP015] Aline Plançon, INTERPOL, Lyon, Sweden
[IP016] Cyril Chua, Alban Tay Mahtani & De Silva LLP, Singapore
Riverfront Ballroom, Level 2
12:00 – 14:00 Lunch Break
14:00 - 15:30 SYMPOSIUM A: INNOVATIVE PATIENT-CENTRED DRUG DEVELOPMENT

Chairpersons: Dr Andrea Kwa, Dr Songsak Srianujata

[PLE002] Nanomedical System Based on PLGA Nanosphere Platform
Yoshiaki Kawashima, Aichi Gakuin University, Japan
[PLE003] Genetics and Genomics: Influence on Individualization of Medication Regimes
Joseph S. Bertino Jr., Bertino Consulting, USA
Grand Ballroom,
Level 4
15:30 – 16:00 COFFEE AND TEA BREAK  
16:00 - 17:30 SYMPOSIUM B: SAFE AND COST EFFECTIVE HEALTHCARE FOR PATIENTS

Chairpersons: Ms Chan Soo Chung, Ms Olivia M. Limauco

[PLE002] “Quality” Dashboard for Better Patient Care
Wu Tuck Seng, National University Health System, Singapore
[PLE003] Translational Research – Shaping Healthcare Policy, Patient Safety and Cost Effective Care
Andrew Donnelly, University of Illinois Medical Center at Chicago, USA
Grand Ballroom,
Level 4
 
  9 November 2008, Sunday
08:30 – 10:00 COMBINED INDUSTRIAL PHARMACY, PHARMACEUTICAL LEGISLATION, ETHICS & REGULATORY PHARMACY, DRUG MARKETING, SOCIO ECONOMIC PHARMACY SECTIONS: TOP 10 DEFICIENCIES OF DRUG REGISTRATION SUBMISSIONS

Chairpersons:
Ms Jennifer Flores, Mr Ng Cheng Tiang

[IP005] Abida Haq, Ministry of Health, Malaysia
[IP006] Werawan Tangkeo, Ministry of Health, Thailand
[IP007] Liu Li Ling, Bureau of Pharmaceutical Affairs, Taiwan
Grand Ballroom 1, Level 4
08:30 – 10:00 COMMUNITY PHARMACY SECTION: SMOKING CESSATION SEMINAR – OPTIMIZING THERAPEUTIC OUTCOMES

Chairpersons:
Mr Sentaro Oide, Ms Claudine Oh

[CM008] The Pharmacist’s Role in Smoking Cessation in Thailand
Katha Bunditanukul, Thai Pharmacy Network for Tobacco Control, Thailand
[CM009] Selection of Appropriate Smoking Cessation Therapy
Kng Kwee Keng, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore
[CM010] Effects of a Smoking Cessation Counselling Program Provided By Community Pharmacists
Johnny Wang, Taipei Pharmacists’ Association, Taiwan
[CM011] Smoking Cessation
Joanne Chandler, Health Promotion Board, Singapore
[CM015] Malaysian Certified Smoking Cessation Service Provider Program
Mohamad Haniki Nik Mohamed, International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia
Grand Ballroom 2, Level 4
08:30 – 10:00 PHARMACY EDUCATION & STUDENT SECTIONS

Chairpersons:
Dr Tetsumi Irie, Dr Chui Wai Keung

[PE001] Ishidate Awardee Presentation Measuring The Impact Of Courses In The New Curriculum
Yolanda Robles, University of the Philippines, Philippines
[PE002] Informatics Education For Pharmarcy Students
Chanisara Lueviphan, Silpakorn University, Thailand
[PE003] Can Translational Pharmaceutical Education Be A Two-Way Process?
Morgan Rae, University Of Sunderland, Uk
[PE004] Postgraduate Education and Training for Today’s Pharmacists
Alexandre Chan, National University of Singapore, Singapore
Galleria Ballroom,
Level 3
08:30 – 10:00 SCIENTIFIC SECTION

Chairpersons:
Dr Shikifumi Kitazawa, Dr Eric Chan

[SC008] Ishidate Awardee Presentation Solubility Enhancers For Oral Drug Delivery
Choong Kook Kim, Seoul National University, Korea
[SC009] Factors Affecting Droplet Size Of Itraconazole-Loaded Pectin- Based Nanoemulsion
Pornsak Sriamornsak, Silpakorn University, Thailand
[SC010] Cloning Of Synthetic Open Reding Frame Gene Of Human Bone Morphogenetic Protein 2
Tri Suciati, Institut Teknologi Bandung, Indonesia
[SC011] Design And Synthesis Of Hydrazides, Hydrazones, N ˆ Methylene And 7 ˆ Sulfonamides Of 1h, 4h ˆ Quinoxalin -2, 3 ˆ Diones And Their Antitubercular Activity On Mycobacterium Tuberculosis H37 Rv By Maba Method.
Ramalingam Peraman, Andhra University, India
Riverfront Ballroom, Level 2
10:00 – 10:30 COFFEE AND TEA BREAK  
10:30 - 12:00 COMBINED INDUSTRIAL PHARMACY, PHARMACEUTICAL LEGISLATION, ETHICS & REGULATORY PHARMACY, DRUG MARKETING, SOCIO ECONOMIC PHARMACY SECTIONS: TOP 10 DEFICIENCIES OF DRUG REGISTRATION SUBMISSIONS

Chairpersons:
Ms Jennifer Flores, Mr Ng Cheng Tiang

[IP008] Rosni Jair, Brunei Ministry of Health
[IP009] Anthony Chan, Department of Health, Hong Kong
[IP010] Agnes Chan, Health Sciences Authority, Singapore
Grand Ballroom 1, Level 4
10:30 - 12:00 HOSPITAL PHARMACY SECTION

Chairpersons:
Dr Katsushi Yamada, Mr Ian Wee

[HS005] In-Vitro Activity Of Various Antimicrobial Combinations Against Carbapenem Resistant (CR) Acinetobacter Baumannii (AB)
Andrea Kwa, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore
[HS006] A Cross Sectional Study On Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
Vijayakumar Arumugam, Kmch College Of Pharmacy, India
[HS007] Treatment Outcomes Of Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis Patients
Punjuksorn Promajuk, Yangtalad Hospital, Thailand
[HS008] A Debate: To ARB Or Not To ARB (Vs ACEI)
Victoria Coleman, Singapore General Hospital, Vs Doreen Tan, Alexandra Hospital, Singapore
Grand Ballroom 2, Level 4
10:30 - 12:00 COMMUNITY PHARMACY SECTION: A FORUM ON PHARMACIST’S ROLE IN PROVIDING HOME CARE

Chairpersons:
Mr Sentaro Oide, Ms Tan Lay Kheng

[CM012] Improving Medication Safety In Long Term Care Facilities
Teng Wee Mei, National Healthcare Group Pharmacy, Singapore
[CM013] Self Care Behaviors And Medication Behaviors In Pharmacist Home Visiting The Chronically Ill Elderly
Chen Chung-Shih, Kuang Tien General Hospital, Taiwan
[CM014] Role And Task Of A Pharmacist In Home-Care; Ending Terminal Care
Yoko Nanaumi, Seven Pharmacy, Japan
Galleria Ballroom,
Level 3
10:30 - 12:00 PHYTOPHARMACY & PHARMACOPEIA SECTION

Chairpersons:
Dr Yupin Lawanprasert, Dr Chui Wai Keung

[SC012] The Effect Of Dewandaru (Eugenia Uniflora L) Leaves Extracts On GST Activity Of Rat Pulmo In Vitro
Wahyu Utami, Muhammadiyah University Of Surakarta, Indonesia
[SC013] Anticataract Activity Of Erythrina Stricta
M Umamaheswari, Sri Ramakrishna Institute Of Paramedical Sciences, India
[SC014] Anti-Ulcer Effects Of Aqueous Extract Of Green Pod Of Cajanus Cajans
Mahesh Pawar, Institute Of Pharmaceutical Education, India
[SC015] Exploring The Wealth Of Natural-Occurring Electrophilic Compounds As Potential Anticancer Agents
Chew Eng Hui, National University of Singapore, Singapore
Riverfront Ballroom, Level 2
12:00 – 14:00 Lunch  
14:00 - 15:30 SYMPOSIUM C: TRANSLATING SCIENCES INTO PRACTICE

Chairpersons:
Dr Alexandre Chan, Mr John Chang

[PLE006] Kidney Cancer: From Cinderella To A Superstar Model For Targeted Therapy
Tan Min Han, National Cancer Centre, Singapore
[PLE007] Putting Science into Practice – The Sustainable Way
Dzulkifli Abdul Razak, Universiti Sains Malaysia
Grand Ballroom,
Level 4
15:30 – 16:00 COFFEE AND TEA BREAK  
16:00 – 17:00 OPEN DIRECTORATE MEETING Grand Ballroom,
Level 4
 
  10 November 2008, Monday
08:30 - 13:00 WORKSHOP 3: Pharmacists in Ambulatory Clinic National Cancer Centre
09:00 - 17:30 WORKSHOP 4: Critical Appraisal Skills National Cancer Centre
  FIELD TRIPS (HOSPITAL) Various Venues
09:00 - 11:00 Tan Tock Seng Hospital  
13:00 - 15:30 Singapore General Hospital  
  FIELD TRIPS (COMMUNITY)  
09:30 - 11:30 Guardian Health & Beauty @ Suntec City Mall  
13:30 - 15:30 National Healthcare Group Pharmacy  
  FIELD TRIPS (ACADEMIC)  
10:00 - 12:00 National University of Singapore  
18:30 - 22:30 CLOSING CEREMONY & GALA DINNER Grand Ballroom, Level 4
 
 
 
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