Faculty of Applied Sciences, UCSI University

🚨 *Calling all Final Year, Postgraduate & Postdoctoral Students & Researchers!* 🚨

Want to learn how real researchers conduct credible, ethical, and responsible research? Join the YSN-ASM x UCSI Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) Workshop 2026

This interactive workshop will cover:
🔬 Research ethics
📊 Data management
🧪 Good research practices
💡 Practical insights for conducting responsible research

🗓 Choose ONE session:
• 28 July 2026 (Tuesday)
• 31 July 2026 (Friday)
⏰ Time: 10.00 AM – 2.00 PM
📍 Venue: Breadboard Room, Level 11, Block G, UCSI University KL Campus

🎓 Open to:
• Final year undergraduate students
• Postgraduate students
• Postdoctoral scholars
✅ E-certificate provided
⚠️ Limited seats available!

🔗 Register now:
https://forms.office.com/r/EZd6AyHdNT

Don’t miss this opportunity to strengthen your research journey and learn directly from experienced researchers in the field ✨

is proud to host the SEABioethicsNetwork (SEABION)-UCSI Bioethics Workshop on Emerging Health and Biomedical Technologies on 21 May 2026 at our in-house LeQuadri hotel.

This Workshop saw a total of 20 participants from students to public health policymakers from the Philippines, Indonesia, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Nepal, India, Bangladesh and Malaysia, converging together to share opinions and discussion on Bioethics for future applications in the fast-moving world of Health and Biomedical Technologies.

We were honored to have Prof Dr Rofina Yasmin from MRANTI (she is also Honorary Professor of University of Malaya) and Dr Serene Ong from National University of Singapore, Singapore, as the speakers for the day.

It is my honor as Programme Director to host all of you. Until we meet again! 🙌🏻🌟🩷

This professional development workshop was supported by the Southeast Asia Bioethics Network, which is funded by the Wellcome Trust [222870/Z/21/Z].

Malaysia’s First Food Waste & Sourcing Guidebook 🥳

Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre Business Events Alliance (KLCCBEA), together with WWF-Malaysia, Taylor’s University, and UCSI University, launched Malaysia’s first Best Practices on Waste Management and Responsible Sourcing Guidebook on 30 April 2026. The initiative was officiated by Datin Christina Toh, President of the Malaysian Association of Hotels, with support from Sunway Resort Hotel and The Westin Kuala Lumpur. It addresses Malaysia’s food waste challenge, which reaches about 16,688 tonnes daily, with nearly 60% considered avoidable 🙀

Developed through cross-sector collaboration, the guidebook was led by KLCCBEA and overseen by WWF-Malaysia under CEO and Executive Director Sophia Lim, with research support from Impact Hub Kuala Lumpur (KLBRTF World). Academic contributions came from Taylor’s University and UCSI University, including Associate Professor Dr Satvinder Kaur from Faculty of Applied Sciences 👏🏻

The guidebook combines industry practices, academic input, and behavioural design approaches to support responsible sourcing and food waste reduction 💪🏻

Speaking at the launch, John Burke, General Manager of Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, highlighted the importance of aligning industry and education to strengthen sustainability practices. The guidebook is already being integrated into Taylor’s University modules, with UCSI University set to adopt it soon, supporting Malaysia’s goal of halving food waste by 2030 🙌🏻

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Many people think a Nutritionist only tells others what to eat 🥗

But the reality is far bigger 🤸🏻‍♀️🏋️

A Nutritionist can work in:
🏥 Healthcare & Hospitals
🍎 Food & Nutrition Industry
💼 Corporate Wellness
🌍 Public Health & NGOs
📱 Media & Digital Health
🔬 Research & Academia
🚀 Entrepreneurship & Wellness Business

From helping communities fight chronic diseases to developing healthier food products, creating wellness programs, leading health campaigns, and even becoming content creators or entrepreneurs — the career pathways are endless 💪🏻

A Nutritionist doesn’t just change diets.
They change lifestyles, communities, industries, and futures 🫶🏻

🌱 One Degree. Many Career Pathways.
💚 Bsc (Hons) Nutrition with Wellness at UCSI University

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Congratulations to Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wong Chen Wai, FAS, on being awarded the Public-Private Research Network (PPRN) 2.0 - Phase I/2026 Grant with an amount of RM50,000 for a project entitled “Product and Process Enhancement of Turmeric–Ammonium Propionate Waste for Black Soldier Fly Feed” 🥳

This also marks UCSI University’s FIRST PPRN grant achievement of the year, a significant milestone for all of us 👏🏻

Wishing Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wong Chen Wai & her team a great success and impactful outcomes in this research! 💪🏻

FAS participated in Karnival Jom Masuk Universiti 2026 together with SEC (an initiative by Ministry of Higher Education) on 11-12 April at Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM), Kedah (Dr Michelle Soo), 18-19 April at Pusat Konvensyen Antarabangsa Persada Johor, Johor Bharu (Dr Yam Hok Chai), and 25-26 April at Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI), Tanjung Malim, Perak (Dr Nurliyana). The target crowd was Malaysian SPM leavers. More than 3000 students participated in the event at each venue 🤩

Hope to see some of them at UCSI University 🤗🫰🏻

Throwback Kembara Karisma Pemimpin Muda MADANI Zon Tengah (IPTS), 24 February at MSU, Shah Alam. The event was attended by 3 FAS (Dr Revathi, Dr Nurliyana, Dr Michelle Teo) together with other UCSI inspiring young lecturers & management team 🤩

The event started off with a panel discussion on Stepping Into Leadership: Conversation on Challenges, Courage & Change 💪🏻

Followed by “Berbuka Puasa” and Townhall Session with YB Dato’ Seri Diraja Zambry Abdul Kadir, Minister of Higher Education, Malaysia 😊

Congratulations to our Forensic Science lecturer, Dr. Syed Ahmar, for delivering a guest lecture on 20th April 2026 at IILM University, Greater Noida, India 🥳

Dr Syed Ahmar was impressed by the enthusiasm, curiosity, and sharp thinking demonstrated by the forensic science students at the university. Their active participation made the session both engaging and rewarding 🙌🏻

Thank you to the esteemed faculty members of the Forensic Science department at IILM University for their warm welcome and support 🙏🏻💪🏻

It was a pleasure interacting with them and exchanging valuable insights. Special thanks to Dr. Rajeev Kumar for the wonderful hospitality! 🫶🏻

🚨 FULL SPEAKER LINEUP REVEALED! 🚨

While you might have seen the daily reveals of our panel of speakers for the ICMBB2026, we are thrilled to finally announce the complete roster of Keynote, Plenary, Invited, and Special Featured speakers for the 9th International Conference on Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (ICMBB 2026)! 🧬🌍

This year, we are bringing together incredible minds from top institutions across the globe to UCSI University, Kuala Lumpur, from 14 – 16 July 2026 and diving deep into our theme of "Transdisciplinary Innovation: Advancing Science through Responsible Use of AI for Human and Planetary Well-being."

⏳ IMPORTANT REMINDER: The Abstract Deadline is ALMOST HERE!
You only have until 30 April 2026 to submit your abstracts. Don't miss this opportunity to showcase your research, publish in a Scopus-indexed journal, and network with the leading figures in the field.

💡 Pro-Tip: Gather your colleagues and you may have enough people to be eligible for a 20% Group Discount for registrations of 5 to 9 people.

Scan the QR code on the poster or head to https://bit.ly/ICMBB2026Registration to register now and submit your abstract today. For more information, check out the conference website at https://themsmbboffice.wixsite.com/icmbb2026

🚨 FULL SPEAKER LINEUP FOR THE 9TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY! 🚨 We are thrilled to finally announce the complete roster of Keynote, Plenary, Invited, and Special Featured speakers for the 9th International Conference on Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (ICMBB 2026)! 🧬🌍 This year, we are bringing together incredible minds from top institutions across the globe to UCSI University, Kuala Lumpur, from 14 – 16 July 2026 and diving deep into our theme of "Transdisciplinary Innovation: Advancing Science through Responsible Use of AI for Human and Planetary Well-being." ⏳ IMPORTANT REMINDER: The Abstract Deadline is ALMOST HERE! You only have until 30 April 2026 to submit your abstracts. Don't miss this opportunity to showcase your research, publish in a Scopus-indexed journal, and network with the leading figures in the field. 💡 Pro-Tip: Gather your colleagues and you may have enough people to be eligible for a 20% Group Discount for registrations of 5 to 9 people. Scan the QR code on the poster or head to our website for more information. Links can be found on our profile.

Introducing our ICMBB 2026 Speakers

Plenary: Prof. Dr. Lionel In Lian Aun (UCSI University, Malaysia)

Prof. Dr. Lionel In obtained his PhD and completed his post-doctoral fellowship at University of Malaya (UM), specializing in the field of molecular oncology and cancer immunology. His career as an academic began in 2013 when he joined UCSI University as a lecturer. He later served as the Head of Department for Research & Postgraduate Studies, and subsequently as a Deputy Dean where he established the Forensic Science and PhD degree programmes. In 2019, he received his Professional Technologist title from the Malaysian Board of Technologist (MBOT), was appointed as the Dean for the Faculty of Applied Sciences, and is currently the Deputy-Director at the International Institute of Science Diplomacy and Sustainability (IISDS). Being an active researcher, Prof. Dr. Lionel specializes in the area of cancer immunotherapeutics, and in 2015, he established the Cancer Immunotherapy Research Group (CIRG). In 2017, he was awarded the US InnoCentive Premium Challenge Award for the Delivery of Biomolecules through the Gastrointestinal Tract and is currently also appointed as a Research Fellow at the Malaysia Genome and Vaccine Institute (MGVI), National Institutes of Biotechnology Malaysia (NIBM), Ministry of Science, Technology & Innovation (MOSTI). In 2024 and 2025, he received the Latihan Program Vaksin (LPV) award under MOSTI in the field of mRNA vaccines and was attached to both Monash University in Clayton and University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia (...)

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Do note that abstract submission for the 9th International Conference on Molecular Biology and Biotechnology is open until 30th April 2026. Register now at https://bit.ly/ICMBB2026Registration and visit the conference website for more details: https://themsmbboffice.wixsite.com/icmbb2026

Introducing our ICMBB 2026 Speakers Plenary: Prof. Dr. Lionel In Lian Aun (UCSI University, Malaysia) Prof. Dr. Lionel In obtained his PhD and completed his post-doctoral fellowship at University of Malaya (UM), specializing in the field of molecular oncology and cancer immunology. His career as an academic began in 2013 when he joined UCSI University as a lecturer. He later served as the Head of Department for Research & Postgraduate Studies, and subsequently as a Deputy Dean where he established the Forensic Science and PhD degree programmes. In 2019, he received his Professional Technologist title from the Malaysian Board of Technologist (MBOT), was appointed as the Dean for the Faculty of Applied Sciences, and is currently the Deputy-Director at the International Institute of Science Diplomacy and Sustainability (IISDS). Being an active researcher, Prof. Dr. Lionel specializes in the area of cancer immunotherapeutics, and in 2015, he established the Cancer Immunotherapy Research Group (CIRG). In 2017, he was awarded the US InnoCentive Premium Challenge Award for the Delivery of Biomolecules through the Gastrointestinal Tract and is currently also appointed as a Research Fellow at the Malaysia Genome and Vaccine Institute (MGVI), National Institutes of Biotechnology Malaysia (NIBM), Ministry of Science, Technology & Innovation (MOSTI). In 2024 and 2025, he received the Latihan Program Vaksin (LPV) award under MOSTI in the field of mRNA vaccines and was attached to both Monash University in Clayton and University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia (...) ----- Do note that the abstract submission for the 9th International Conference on Molecular Biology and Biotechnology is open until 30th April 2026. Register now or visit the conference website using the links on our profile.