10/11/2025
Assalamualaikum and Selamat Sejahtera,
We cordially invite you to join a webinar that bridges epidemiological research with practical public health applications in colorectal cancer control.
Event Details:
📅 Date: Monday, 17 November 2025 |
🕐 Time: 14:00 (Malaysia Time, UTC+8)
💰 Registration: FREE |
🎓 CPD Points: Available for Malaysian Medical Association members
About the International Epidemiological Association (IEA):
The IEA is the world's leading professional association for epidemiologists, fostering global collaboration in epidemiological research and practice. With regional networks spanning all continents, the IEA promotes excellence in epidemiological science, supports capacity building, and advances evidence-based public health policy worldwide.
Early Career Epidemiologists Programme:
The IEA recognizes the vital importance of nurturing the next generation of epidemiological leaders. Through its Early Career Epidemiologists initiative, the association provides mentorship, networking opportunities, and platforms for emerging researchers to share innovative approaches.
Webinar Synopsis:
Colorectal cancer represents the third most common malignancy globally, characterized by substantial geographical and demographic variations in incidence and mortality rates. This webinar explores how precision public health is revolutionizing our approach to this significant health challenge.
Traditional diagnostic approaches—including colonoscopy, f***l immunochemical testing, and imaging modalities—are being enhanced through precision public health frameworks that leverage genomic data, electronic health records, and population-based surveillance systems to identify high-risk populations and optimize prevention strategies.
Why Attend?
Whether you're a clinician, public health practitioner, researcher, or postgraduate student, this session offers valuable insights into:
Contemporary epidemiological approaches to colorectal cancer
Precision public health strategies for cancer control
Practical applications of big data and predictive analytics
Regional perspectives and collaborative opportunities from the Western Pacific Career development pathways in epidemiological programme.
Distinguished Speakers:
Professor Dr. Azmawati Mohammed Nawi
Faculty of Medicine, National University of Malaysia
Topic: Colorectal Cancer in the Era of Precision Public Health
International Contributors:
Assoc Prof Brigid Lynch - IEA Western Pacific Regional Councillor, Cancer Epidemiology Division, Cancer Council Victoria, Melbourne, Australia
Assoc Prof Bomi Park - IEA Western Pacific Early Career Epidemiologist, Department of Preventive Medicine, College of Medicine, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Korea
Moderated by:
Professor Dr. Kamarul Imran Musa Dr Kim , School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia
Programme Schedule:
14:00 - Welcoming Remarks (Prof Kamarul Imran Musa)
14:05 - Introduction to IEA (Assoc Prof Brigid Lynch)
14:10 - Early Career Epidemiologists (Assoc Prof Bomi Park)
14:15 - Colorectal Cancer in the Era of Precision Public Health (Prof Azmawati Mohammed Nawi)
15:45 - End
Who Should Attend?
✓ Medical practitioners and specialists
✓ Public health professionals
✓ Epidemiologists and biostatisticians
✓ Healthcare researchers
✓ Cancer screening and prevention programme coordinators
✓ Postgraduate students in medicine, public health, and epidemiology
✓ Early career researchers interested in cancer research
Registration:
Secure your spot today! Scan the QR code in the attached poster or register at: https://usm-cmr.webex.com/weblink/register/r5eac72a3386f8d183d89a852eeb35f93
Platform: Webex (link will be provided upon registration)
Organized by:
International Epidemiological Association (IEA)
Malaysian Association of Epidemiology (MAE)
School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
This is an excellent opportunity to enhance your knowledge in cancer epidemiology, learn about precision public health approaches, and connect with leading experts in the field.
Please feel free to share this invitation with colleagues who might benefit from attending.
