Advanced Medical Research in Allergy & Clinical Immunology - AMRAC

28/08/2025

KERATAN AKHBAR UNIVERSITI PUTRA MALAYSIA

'She had no immune system' - The Star (Prof. Madya Dr. Intan Hakimah Ismail, Hospital Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah)

Story of Jaasritha Sai , blessed child who was diagnosed as severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID) by Associated Prof. Intan Hakimah Ismail.

31/07/2025

Are you ready for NACLIS 13? 👀✨
We’re thrilled to welcome all participants tomorrow, 1–2 August 2025 (Friday & Saturday), to the 13th National Clinical Immunology Symposium at the Main Auditorium, Hospital Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (HSAAS), Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM).

Get ready for two insightful days filled with knowledge sharing, innovation, and professional growth. Whether you’re a specialist, medical officer, student, or nurse, this symposium is for you!

Let’s make these two days count. See you there!

18/05/2025

East Coast Clinical Immunology Update 2025 – A Resounding Success!

We are proud to announce the successful completion of our very first East Coast Clinical Immunology Update 2025! A heartfelt thank you to Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan, Kuantan (HTAA) Pediatric Department for their invaluable collaboration in making this event a reality.

This course was designed to enhance the knowledge and clinical skills of healthcare professionals in diagnosing and managing Inborn Errors of Immunity (IEI), with a special focus on hands-on training in administering subcutaneous immunoglobulin (SCIG).

We were honored to feature expert speakers who shared their insights and experiences:

👩‍⚕️Assoc. Prof. Dr. Intan Hakimah Ismail
Consultant Pediatric Immunologist & Allergist
Deputy Dean, Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences, UPM

👨‍⚕️Dr. Mohd Azri bin Zainal Abidin
Lecturer & Consultant Pediatric Immunologist & Allergist, UPM

👩‍⚕️Dr. Marina binti Md Sham
Pediatric Infectious Diseases & Immunology, Hospital Tunku Azizah

👩‍⚕️Dr. Khairoon Nisa Mohamed Nashrudin
Lecturer & Pediatrician, UPM

Highlights included a deeply moving sharing session from a parent's perspective and a live demonstration of SCIG administration.

This initiative represents a vital step forward in improving the diagnosis, management, and referral of IEI patients—ultimately enhancing their health outcomes, quality of life, and survival.

We look forward to building on this momentum with more collaborative efforts in the future!

29/03/2025

🌙✨ Salam Aidilfitri from the Immunology & Allergy Team, UPM! ✨🌙

Burung merpati terbang ke awan,
Hinggap sebentar di pohon jati.
Ramadan pergi Syawal menjelang,
Ampun maaf setulus hati. 💛

Wishing you a joyous Hari Raya filled with happiness, good health, and countless blessings. 💙🌿

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27/02/2025

UPM-BINDING SITE IMMUNOLOGY SEMINAR

"Advancements in Immunodeficiency and Immunology: Exploring IgG Subclasses, Vaccine Response, and Related Disorders"

We are delighted to have been part of the this Immunology Seminar 2025, organized by Binding Site in collaboration with Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) and held at The Vertical, Connexion Conference & Event Centre (CCEC), Kuala Lumpur today! 🎤📚

As representatives from Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), we had the privilege of delivering insightful talks on key topics in Clinical Immunology and Allergy.

With engaging discussions led by the esteemed speakers, including Prof. Intan Hakimah Ismail, Dr. Mohd Azri Zainal Abidin, Dr. Khairoon Nisa from UPM, Dr Marina Md Sham from HTA, and Dr Tay Wei Hong from Binding Site.

Attendees have gained valuable knowledge on Humoral Immunodeficiency, IgG subclass deficiency, IgG4-related diseases abd Hereditary Angioedema.

A big thank you to Binding Site for organizing this impactful event and to all participants for their enthusiastic engagement! Looking forward to more collaborations in the future. 🙌

18/02/2025

The UPM-SAW Immunology Seminar was a success! 🚀 A big THANK YOU to everyone who joined us today—whether you were here bright and early, sipping on coffee ☕ during the discussions or even those joining online. Thank you!

From insightful talks on innate immunity and therapeutic options to thought-provoking discussions with our amazing international speakers, it was truly an event to remember! Special appreciation to Prof. Reinhard Würzner, Prof. Peter Garred, Prof. Franco Tedesco, Dr. Mohd Azri Zainal Abidin, Prof. Moh Daha, and Prof. Tom Erik Mollnes for sharing their expertise with us. 🙌

Let’s keep the momentum going—until the next seminar, stay curious and keep exploring the wonders of immunology! 💡🔬

13/02/2025

Salam and good day everyone,

Don’t forget to join us today at UPM-SAW Immunology Seminar* (SAW-Search for Novel Applications of the WIELISA Complement Assay).

Date: 14th February 2025 (Friday)
Time: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Venue: Mini Auditorium, Hospital Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, UPM.

Or join us virtually through the link provided in the comment box.

The seminar will feature international speakers with expertise in ELISA-complement assays.

We look forward to your participation.

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29/01/2025

Happy Chinese New Year for those celebrating! May this year bring you good health, prosperity, happiness, and success in all that you do.

May your family be filled with joy, and may your dreams and goals come true. Gong Xi Fa Cai (恭喜发财) and Wan Shi Ru Yi (万事如意)!

Enjoy the celebrations, delicious food, and time with your loved ones!

Regards,
AMRAC team.

14/12/2024

🌟 A Remarkable Professorial Round with Professor Hirokazu Kanegane 🌟

On Wednesday, 11th December 2024, Hospital Tunku Azizah, Universiti Putra Malaysia, and the Malaysian Patients Organization for Primary Immunodeficiency (MyPOPI) proudly co-hosted an extraordinary Professorial Round, featuring the world-renowned expert, Professor Hirokazu Kanegane.

This prestigious event brought together leading medical professionals, researchers, and advocates dedicated to advancing the understanding and management of primary immunodeficiency disorders. Five exceptional cases were shared, each highlighting unique challenges, innovative approaches, and invaluable insights into patient care.

The discussions that followed were truly inspiring, fostering a spirit of collaboration and intellectual exchange. Professor Hirokazu's profound expertise and engaging perspectives enriched every moment, providing attendees with a deeper understanding of the complexities of primary immunodeficiency.

We express our heartfelt gratitude to Professor Kanegane for his time, dedication, and willingness to share his wealth of knowledge. A sincere thank you also goes to all participants who contributed to making this round a success with their thought-provoking questions and shared experiences.

Together, events like these remind us of the power of collaboration in driving progress and improving the lives of patients. Let us continue to push the boundaries of knowledge and care in primary immunodeficiency, united in our mission to create a brighter future.



Prepared by,
Dr Syahida