Detailed Programme

August

Wed

August

Thu

August

Fri

August

Sat

Day 1 (Thursday) - 20 August 2026

Track

MSN

Day 1 (Thursday) - 20 August 2026

Nexus 2

08:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Session 1 - Movement Disorders

Chairperson

Dr Chiun Hian Chai

08:30 AM - 09:00 AM

Nexus 2

Approach to Hypokinetic Disorders: Red Flags Not to Miss

Speaker

Dr Izyan Liyana Mohd Helmi

09:00 AM - 09:30 AM

Nexus 2

Approach to Hyperkinetic Disorders: Practical Tips

Speaker

Prof Datin Dr Norlinah Mohamed Ibrahim

09:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Nexus 2

Movement Disorders in Everyday Practice

Speaker

Dr Phaik Yee Ooi

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Redefining MS Care for Long Term Disability Prevention

Tea Symposium by Roche

Speaker

Prof Dr Allan Kermode

Chairperson

Prof Dr Suhailah Abdullah

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Session 2 - Neuroimmunology

Chairperson

Dr Sin Hong Chew

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Nexus 2

Autoimmune Encephalitis Case Illustrations

Speaker

Dr Mahavishnu Sahdevan

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Nexus 2

Diagnosis of Optic Neuritis

Speaker

Dr Lakana Kumar Thavaratnam

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Nexus 2

Utilization of McDonald 2024 Criteria in Clinical Settings. A Case Based Approach

Speaker

Dr Ghadah Altowaijri

12:00 PM - 01:00 PM

Rewriting The Alzheimer’s Disease Story

Lunch Symposium by Eisai

12:00 PM - 12:10 PM

Nexus 2

Opening Remarks by Chairperson

Chairperson

Dr Irene Looi

12:10 PM - 12:20 PM

Nexus 2

Beyond Forgetfulness: Overview of Alzheimer’s Disease in Malaysia

Speaker

Dr Mohamad Imran Idris

12:20 PM - 12:40 PM

Nexus 2

From Clinical Evidence to Meaningful Outcomes: Case-Based Insights with LEQEMBI

Speaker

Prof Dr Atsushi Iwata

12:40 PM - 12:50 PM

Nexus 2

Panel Discussion

12:50 PM - 01:00 PM

Nexus 2

LEQEMBI Official Launch

01:00 PM - 02:00 PM

Break & Poster Presentation (MSN)

02:00 PM - 03:00 PM

Plenary Lecture

Chairperson

Emeritus Prof Dato Dr Raymond Azman Ali

02:00 PM - 03:00 PM

Nexus 2

Updated Seizure Classification 2025

Speaker

Prof Dr Eugen Trinka

03:00 PM - 03:30 PM

Opening Ceremony

03:30 PM - 03:45 PM

CPG launching Ceremony on the Management of Spontaneous Intracerebral Hemorrhage 2025

03:45 PM - 04:30 PM

Tea Break & Poster Presentation (MSC and BNC)

04:30 PM - 05:35 PM

Session 3 - Headache Disorders

Chairperson

Dr Rose Izura Abdul Hamid

04:30 PM - 04:50 PM

Nexus 2

Migraine

Speaker

Dr Julia Shahnaz Merican

04:50 PM - 05:10 PM

Nexus 2

Getting the Headache History Right: How to Diagnose Primary Headache Disorders

Speaker

Assoc Prof Dr Wan Aliaa Wan Sulaiman

05:10 PM - 05:30 PM

Nexus 2

Chronic Migraine, Medication Overuse Headache, and Novel Therapies

Speaker

Prof Dr Sharon Mei Ling Tai

05:30 PM - 05:35 PM

Nexus 2

Q&A

05:35 PM - 06:05 PM

Restoring Calm - A Practical Approach to Agitation in Alzheimer's Dementia

Symposium by Otsuka

Chairperson

Dr Juen Kiem Tan

Speaker

Dr Keng Hong Chhoa

MSC

Day 1 (Thursday) - 20 August 2026

Nexus 3

08:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Session 1 - Acute Stroke Reperfusion in Malaysia: Confronting and Overcoming Key Barriers

Chairpersons

Dr Khairul Azmi Ibrahim

Dr Sapiah Sapuan

08:30 AM - 08:50 AM

Nexus 3

Stroke in Malaysia: Where We Stand Globally — Insights from the National Stroke Registry

Speaker

Dr Irene Looi

08:50 AM - 09:00 AM

Nexus 3

Launch of the National Stroke Registry Report

09:00 AM - 09:25 AM

Nexus 3

Optimizing Acute Stroke Reperfusion Therapy in Limited Resource Settings: Challenges and Practical Strategies

Speaker

Dr Wan Chung Law

09:25 AM - 09:50 AM

Nexus 3

Bridging the Workforce Gap: Delivering Acute Stroke Thrombolysis by Non-Neurologists

Speaker

Dr Khairul Azmi Ibrahim

09:50 AM - 10:00 AM

Nexus 3

Q&A

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Optimizing Oral Anti-Coagulation in Atrial Fibrillation: Balancing Stroke Prevention and Bleeding Risk

Tea Symposium by Menarini

Speaker

Dr David Quek

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Session 2a - Acute Stroke Reperfusion in Malaysia: Innovations in EMS Routing and the Future of Prehospital Strategy

Chairpersons

Assoc Prof Dr Wei Chao Loh

Dr Azliza Ibrahim

10:30 AM - 10:55 AM

Nexus 3

Clinical Outcomes and Economic Impact of a Mobile Stroke Unit: The Pilot Experience in Malaysia

Speaker

Dr Iskasymar Itam @ Ismail

10:55 AM - 11:20 AM

Nexus 3

Reducing Prehospital Delay Through Transforming Prehospital Notification and Direct-to-CT Pathways

Speaker

Dr Yuen Chin Leong

11:20 AM - 11:30 AM

Nexus 3

Q&A

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Session 2b - 2026 Malaysian Stroke Clinical Practice Guidelines Preview of Key Updates

Chairperson

Dr Anna Misya'il Abdul Rashid

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Nexus 3

Forum on Key Updates to the Upcoming 2026 Malaysian Stroke Clinical Practice Guidelines

Speakers

Assoc Prof Dr Fan Kee Hoo

Dr Iskasymar Itam @ Ismail

Dr Nabilah Abdul Rahman

12:00 PM - 01:00 PM

The Role of Lacosamide and Eslicarbazepine Acetate in Epilepsy Clinical Practice

Lunch Symposium by Torrent Pharma

Chairperson

Prof Dr Ching Soong Khoo

Speaker

Prof Dr Eugen Trinka

01:00 PM - 02:00 PM

Break & Poster Presentation (MSN)

02:00 PM - 03:00 PM

Plenary Lecture

02:00 PM - 03:00 PM

Nexus 3

Updated Seizure Classification 2025

03:00 PM - 03:30 PM

Opening Ceremony

03:30 PM - 03:45 PM

CPG launching Ceremony on the Management of Spontaneous Intracerebral Hemorrhage 2025

03:45 PM - 04:30 PM

Tea Break & Poster Presentation (MSC and BNC)

04:30 PM - 06:00 PM

Session 3 - Thrombolysis for Acute Ischemic Stroke: Exploring the Grey Areas from Bench to Bedside (Part 1)

Chairpersons

Assoc Prof Dato Dr Wan Asyraf Wan Zaidi

Dr Kim Lim Koo

04:30 PM - 04:55 PM

Nexus 3

Thrombolysis Beyond the Clock: Latest Evidence and Practical Strategies Without Advanced Imaging in Resource-Limited Settings

Speaker

Dr Hui Jieh Tan

04:55 PM - 05:20 PM

Nexus 3

IV Thrombolysis Before Mechanical Thrombectomy in Early and Late Windows: Latest Evidence, Patient Selection, and Practical Considerations

Speaker

Dr Josiah Jiann Shyang Tay

05:20 PM - 05:45 PM

Nexus 3

IV Thrombolysis in Basilar Artery Occlusion: Strategy and Ongoing Role in the Thrombectomy Era

Speaker

Dr Azliza Ibrahim

05:45 PM - 06:00 PM

Nexus 3

Q&A

BNC

8th BNC Research and Innovation (BRaINs), supported by IBRO "Towards Diversity, Equity & Inclusiveness in Brain Sciences”

BNC

Day 1 (Thursday) - 20 August 2026

Spectrum & Prism

08:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Malaysian Brain Bee Challenge 2026

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Tea Break

Sessions taking place in Hall A and B

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Malaysian Brain Bee Challenge 2026

12:00 PM - 02:00 PM

Lunch Break

Sessions taking place in Hall A and B

02:00 PM - 03:45 PM

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Sessions taking place in Hall A and B

03:45 PM - 04:30 PM

Tea Break & Poster Presentation (MSC and BNC)

04:00 PM - 05:30 PM

Session 1 - Neurovascular and Stroke Science

Chairperson

Assoc Prof Dr Nurul Aqmar Mohamad Nor Hazalin

04:00 PM - 04:30 PM

Spectrum & Prism

Stroke During Pregnancy Brings Epigenetic Changes: Prospects of Immunotherapy

Speaker

Prof Dr Pallab Bhattacharya

04:30 PM - 05:00 PM

Spectrum & Prism

Ageing-Brain on CHIP: Illuminating Insights into Cerebro-Cardiovascular Crosstalk

Speaker

Assoc Prof Dr Muzaimi Mustapha

05:00 PM - 05:30 PM

Spectrum & Prism

Modeling Ischemic Stroke in Zebrafish: A Platform for Neuroprotective Drug Discovery

Speaker

Dr Mohd Kaisan Mahadi

05:30 PM - 06:30 PM

BNC AGM (for members only)

Workshop

Day 1 (Thursday) - 20 August 2026

Continuum

08:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Clinical Neurophysiology Teaching and Case Discussion

Speaker

Dr Sidra Aurangzeb

Chairperson

Dr Anderson Steven

08:00 AM - 09:10 AM

Continuum

Repetitive Nerve Stimulation and Single Fibre EMG in Myasthenia Gravis

09:10 AM - 09:40 AM

Continuum

Sympathetic Skin Response and Other Neurophysiology Test in Small Fibre Neuropathy

09:40 AM - 10:00 AM

Continuum

Q&A and Hands On Session

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

MSN Oral Presentation

04:00 PM - 05:30 PM

MSC Oral Presentation

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