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Interlacing Health:
Weaving the Future
of Pharmacy
Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel
Singapore
5 October 2024, 07:30 hours (GMT+8)
WELCOME MESSAGE
Welcome to the 33rd Singapore Pharmacy Congress (SPC)!
The 33rd SPC will be held on the 5 & 6 October 2024 at the Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel, Singapore. This year’s theme, “Interlacing Health: Weaving the Future of Pharmacy,” emphasises our multifaceted roles as pharmacists and the synergy required between us, other healthcare professionals, and industry partners to weave a seamless fabric of the healthcare continuum, ensuring optimal service delivery, population health, and sustainability.
As Singapore and the rest of the world face a demographic shift towards super-ageing societies, we are seeing an increase in the burden of care and a surge in healthcare costs. These challenges call for further collaboration and the development of transdisciplinary skills. This year’s congress focuses on empowering pharmacists with practices in person-centred value-based care and leveraging on digitalisation, automation, and artificial intelligence to address tomorrow’s healthcare challenges by co-creating innovative solutions today.
Furthermore, we are broadening our impact by launching an inaugural hackathon and hosting innovative pre-congress workshops, as well as collaborating with international and local leaders for meaningful scientific exchanges. At the same time, the congress upholds its tradition of offering inspiring and diverse sessions on the latest in pharmacy practice and pharmaceutical sciences while also providing great opportunities for networking and social interaction.
We look forward to your presence at the 33rd Singapore Pharmacy Congress!
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Mr Kevin Ben Laurence
Chairperson, 33rd SPC
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President, Pharmaceutical Society of Singapore
ORGANISING COMMITTEE
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Kevin Ben Laurence
Chairperson
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Ng Tat Ming
Scientific Chairperson
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Lum Zheng Kang
Abstract Chairperson
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Juliati
Sponsorship Chairperson
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Cheryl Tan
Logistics Chairperson
PROGRAMME
Day 1Date: 27 September 2024, Friday Venue: Living Lab@Cocoon, Alexandra Hospital |
Day 2Date: 28 September 2024, Saturday Venue: Alice Lee Innovation Centre of Excellence, Singapore General Hospital Campus |
Workshop 1: Rising From the Ashes of the Vaping PandemicDate: 26 September 2024, Thursday, 2:00 to 5:00 PM Venue: Kallang Polyclinic Conference Room |
Workshop 2: How to Say “No” to Your Boss and Get Away With ItDate: 28 September 2024, Saturday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Venue: Outram Community Hospital Level 2 (beside Kopitiam) Function Room 1 & 2 |
Workshop 3: Pharmacokinetic Recharge – Upskilling for Peak PerformanceDate: 28 September 2024, Saturday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Venue: NUS Pharmacy Practice Skills Hub (S4 Level 2) |
Workshop 4: Geri 101 for PharmacistsDate: 30 September 2024, Monday, 6:00 to 8:00 PM Venue: Seminar Room (Level 1), Geriatric Education & Research Institute (GERI), 2 Yishun Central 2 S768024 |
Workshop 5: Rx Rumble: Strategies for Optimal Health OutcomesDate: 4 October 2024, Friday, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM Venue: Kallang Polyclinic Conference Room |
Workshop 6: Pharmacy Technician Pre-congress Workshop (*open to pharmacy technicians only)Date: 1 October 2024, Tuesday, 5:30 to 8:30 PM Venue: NCC building, NCCS Lecture Theatre, Level 1, 30 Hospital Boulevard, Singapore 168583 |
Track A: Achieving Value-Based Healthcare and Health
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This track will examine and explore the current challenges in healthcare and health in rapidly super-ageing societies. Innovative care models, practices, policies and partnerships will also be presented. Look forward to insightful and aspiring discussions as we aim to achieve value for the population we serve. |
Track B: Interlacing Health through Digitisation and Technology
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Digitalisation and technology provide the critical mesosystem for us to achieve value for our patients, clients, organisation and society more effectively. Technology not only improves lives but also brings disruptions which could hamper our efforts in achieving health together as populations. In this track, we will not only learn about technological advancements but also discuss how we can bridge the man and machine gaps so we can better strengthen the fabric of health together. |
Track C: Pushing Frontiers in Practice, Therapy, and Science
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Medical and pharmaceutical advancements are foundational in our pursuit to enhance human and health potential. In this track, we will bring together expert practitioners to share with us the latest developments and controversies in pharmacotherapy. We will also feature innovative scientists that push the frontiers of pharmaceutical sciences and beyond. |
Track D: Igniting and Developing Our Enterprise for Health
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Building an effective workforce and developing leaders is key to building an enterprise to facilitate the attainment of health goals within our societies. We will invite key leaders in our pharmaceutical industry, healthcare organisations and beyond to share their insights on future challenges in health and healthcare. In addition, they will share their individual and organisational journeys, offering solutions for our future. Prepare to be ignited! |
Time (GMT+8) | Programme | ||
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08:30–09:15
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Breakfast Symposium |
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09:15–09:45
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Breakfast and Poster Viewing**Delegates to be seated by 09:45. |
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10:00–10:15
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Opening address by Guest of HonourProfessor Kenneth Mak, Director-General of Health, Ministry of Health, Singapore |
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10:15–11:00
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Opening Ceremony and PSS Awards Ceremony |
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11:00–12:00
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Keynote Lecture: Interlacing Health, Weaving the future of pharmacyProfessor Tracey Thornley, Professor of Health Policy, Faculty of Science, University of Nottingham Moderator: Dr Ng Tat Ming, Scientific Chairperson, 33rd SPC |
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12:00–12:30
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Lunch Break |
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12:30–13:30
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Track A & Track B: Lunch Symposium – Kenvue
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13:30–15:00
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Track A1: Value-Based Pharmacy Practice for Population Health OutcomesModerator: Mr Jamie Hayes, Director, Welsh Medicines Resource Centre; Honorary Senior Lecturer, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science, Cardiff University
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Track B1: UPSKILLING THE PHARMACY WORKFORCE IN THE AGE OF DIGITALISATIONModerator: TBC
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TRACK C1: ECOPHARM: COLLABORATIVE PATHS TO SUSTAINABLE HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONSModerator: Ms Deborah Chia, Principal Clinical Pharmacist, National University Hospital
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TRACK D1: PHARMACY TECHNICIAN SYMPOSIUM Moderator: TBC
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15:00–15:45
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Tea Break and Poster Viewing |
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15:45–16:45
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Plenary Lecture 1: Forging Ahead with Professional Excellence and ResilienceA/Prof Camilla Ming Lee Wong, Chief Pharmacist, Ministry of Health, Singapore Moderator: Dr Vivianne Shih, President, Pharmaceutical Society of Singapore |
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16:45–17:45
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TRACK A2:Moderator: Dr Khee Giat Yeng, Senior Principal Clinical Pharmacist, Singapore General Hospital A FIRESIDE CHAT- THE POWER OF COMMUNITY: DELIVERING VALUE-BASED CARE FOR HEALTHIER LIVES
Dr Wee Xue Ting, Founder & CEO, iRx Clinical Pharmacy |
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TRACK B2: CHANGING ACCESS TO HEALTH AND HEALTHCARE THROUGH DIGITALISATIONModerator: TBC PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION LABEL IMPROVEMENT FOR THE SINGAPOREAN ELDERLY (PROMISE)Asst Prof Rahul Malhotra, DUKE NUS POTENTIAL BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS IN HEALTH: A ROBUST, TAMPER-PROOF SYSTEMMr Prasanth Movva, Assistant Director, SingHealth AI Office |
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TRACK C2: ADDRESSING GAPS IN INFLUENZA & PNEUMOCOCCAL VACCINATION IN SG: HOW CAN PHARMACISTS HELP?Moderator: Ms Grace Chew, Principal Pharmacist, Guardian Singapore ADDRESSING GAPS IN INFLUENZA & PNEUMOCOCCAL VACCINATIONS IN SINGAPOREA/Prof Barnaby Young, Senior Consultant, National Centre for Infectious Diseases EMPOWERING PHARMACISTS: THE COMMUNITY PHARMACIST LED INFLUENZA VACCINATION SERVICE
Ms Carolyn Chan, Senior Pharmacist, Fairprice Group |
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Track D2: Preparing Our Pharmacy WorkforceModerator: Ms Lim Hong Yee, Director of Pharmacy, Tan Tock Seng Hospital Panel discussion: Meeting the Global Challenges in the Pharmacy Workforce Capacity and Skills for the Future – an ASEAN Perspective
Professor Aleth Therese L. Dacanay, President, Philippine Pharmacists Association, Inc.
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18:00–22:00
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Gala Dinner (TBC) |
Time (GMT+8) | Programme | ||
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From 07:30
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Registration |
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08:30–09:15
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BREAKFAST BREAKOUT 3: ADVANCING THE HEALTH ENTERPRISE THROUGH PHARMACY EDUCATIONModerator: A/Prof Wai Ping Yau, Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, National University of Singapore NEW ROLES IN PROFESSIONAL PHARMACEUTICAL PRACTICE: GLOBAL EXPERIENCEDr Lars-Åke Söderlund, Vice President, The FIP Bureau, The International Pharmaceutical Federation PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY GROWTH: IMPACT OF EDUCATION AND ACADEMIA-INDUSTRY LINKAGE IN INDIA AND ASIADr T V Narayana, President, Indian Pharmaceutical Association BREAKFAST BREAKOUT 4: PRECISION MEDICINE SYMPOSIUMModerator: A/Prof Doreen Tan Su Yin, Department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, National University of Singapore PHARMACOGENOMICS IMPLEMENTATION IN SINGHEALTHDr Wong Pei Shieen, Senior Principal Clinical Pharmacist, Singapore General Hospital PHARMACOGENOMICS IN PRIMARY CAREMr Marvin Sim, Senior Clinical Pharmacist, National University Health System (NUHS) Pharmacy |
HackitRxSG Finals |
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08:30–09:30
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Breakfast and Poster Viewing**Delegates to be seated by 09:30. |
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09:30–10:30
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Plenary Lecture 2: Applications of AI in Drug Discovery and TherapeuticsProfessor Dean Ho, Provost’s Chair Professor Moderator: Dr Jasmine Ong, Principal Clinical Pharmacist, Singapore General Hospital |
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10:30–12:00
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Track A3: "TECH" It Away! – Bringing Healthcare HomeHospital at Home: Singapore versus UK
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TRACK B3: AI IN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY
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Track C3: Pushing Frontiers in Pharmaceutical Sciences
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Track D3: Igniting and Developing Enterprise for HealthModerator: Mr Jamie Hayes, Director, Welsh Medicines Resource Center; Honorary Senior Lecture, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science, Cardiff University Fireside chat: Entrepreneurship in Pharmacy – Why and How?
Mr Jamie Hayes, Director, Welsh Medicines Resource Centre; Honorary Senior Lecturer, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science, Cardiff University
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11:45–12:15
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Lunch Break |
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12:15–13:00
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Lunch Symposium |
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13:00–14:30
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Track A4: Driving Value-Based Healthcare Through Guidelines, Policies, and RegulationsModerator: A/Prof Wee Hwee Lin, Associate Professor, Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore; Director, Center for Health Intervention and Policy Evaluation Research
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TRACK C4: PUSHING FRONTIERS OF OUR CLINICAL PRACTICE FOR SUPER-AGEING SOCIETIESModerator: Ms Wendy Ang, Specialist Pharmacist, Changi General Hospital
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Track D4: Igniting and Developing Enterprise for HealthModerator: Ms Ng Hong Yen, Chief Pharmacist and Specialist Pharmacist (Oncology) – Division of Pharmacy, Singapore General Hospital Fireside Chat: Inspirational Moments – Why I Do What I Do
Mr Roman Lester Rosales, Head of Pharmacy, Guardian Health & Beauty, Singapore
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14:30–15:00
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Tea Break and Poster Viewing |
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15:00–16:00
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Plenary Lecture 3: Net Zero for Healthcare – Dream or Reality?
Professor Nick Watts, Director, Centre for Sustainable Medicine, National University of Singapore |
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16:00–16:30
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Awards Ceremony |
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16:30–16:45
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Closing Ceremony |
IMPORTANT DATES
17 June 2024 23:59 hours (GMT +8) |
Abstract submission closes |
30 June 2024 23:59 hours (GMT +8) |
Early bird registration ends Deadline for presenting authors to register for the congress |
22 July 2024 | Abstract outcome notification |
31 August 2024 23:59 hours (GMT +8) |
Deadline for submission of e-posters |
5 October 2024 | Onsite competition |