UBD Host Medical Forum In March
By Sonia K

Bandar Seri Begawan - The Institute of Medicine in Universiti Brunei Darussalam, which pioneers undergraduate and postgraduate education in Brunei Darussalam, will be organising the 2°d Annual Academic Session, carrying the theme "Cultivating Research Talents through Interdisciplinary Collaborations on March 10 and 11.

Healthcare is becoming increasingly complex with individuals from many different professions being involved in the diagnosis, treatment and care of each patient. Similarly, medical research involves interdisciplinary teams collaborating together.

This event focuses on stimulating the links between key health disciplines.

It will bring together health professionals as well as biomedical and life science researchers, and provide a platform for them to share and highlight their research interests, present original research findings, promote discussions and interdisciplinary collaborations and create an awareness of the importance of research while sharing information within the medical, health and basic science communities in Brunei Darussalam.

The theme "Cultivating Research Talents through Interdisciplinary Collaborations" is important and timely for the Institute of Medicine as it is developing and introducing various programmes in medicine, biomedical and life sciences and allied health, partnering with wellrenowned international universities in teaching, learning and building its capacity in research.

The Institute of Medicine through its local academics and highly experienced international faculty members is actively developing research projects in various areas of biomedical and health sciences, environmental science, epidemiological studies, genetics and pharmacology, neuroscience, and medical and health profession education including inter-professional education.

These research projects have been developed through collaborations between faculty members within the Institute itself, through faculties within UBD, and with various health professionals at the Ministry of Health as well as with institutions in Bangladesh, Canada, Iran, Japan, France, and Germany. Malaysia, Nigeria, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Sri Lanka and the United Kingdom.

Such collaborations are expected to enhance research culture amongst local .and expatriate academics at the university thus raising the profile of the Institute of Medicine and UBD, both nationally and internationally.

Last year's session brought together a total of 51 research presentations pertaining to current practices, techniques and interesting findings in medicine, surgery and community health as well as the latest development and future directions in the area of biomedical science.

An exhibition by medical and laboratory suppliers will also be held at the sessions.

Registration forms can be obtained from the Institute of Medicine or the UBD website at www.ubd.edu.bn. For additional information, contact Sharifah Eliza Elaine at 2463001 ext 1788 or e-mail shreliza@admin.ubd.edubn orAssociate Professor Ranjan Ramasamy at 2463001 ext 1951 or e-mail rmasamy@admin.ubd.edu.bn. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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