KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA — The School of Pharmacy at Walailak University took a major step toward expanding its international reach as the Acting Dean participated in The 5th ASEAN PharmNET Conference 2026, held from September 9–11, 2026, at M World Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Organized under the theme “ASEAN Pharmacy Networks for the Future: Integrating Education, Practice and Research Across Regions,” the conference was primarily hosted by Taylor’s University in partnership with leading Malaysian higher education institutions and regional pharmacy networks.
Ahead of the main scientific conference on September 8, 2026, the Acting Dean represented Walailak University at the ASEAN PharmNET Deans’ Meeting. The high-level executive session focused on shaping regional pharmacy education strategies, covering key strategic areas:
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Curriculum harmonization and academic quality assurance
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Faculty and student exchange programs across ASEAN
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Cross-border collaborative research initiatives
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Future-ready pharmacy workforce development, addressing rapid transitions in modern healthcare delivery and medical technologies, as well as bidding for host institutions of upcoming conferences.
The three-day scientific conference brought together pharmacy academics, clinical researchers, industry practitioners, and students across Southeast Asia. The program featured keynote and plenary lectures by distinguished international experts on cutting-edge developments, including mechanisms of cancer drug resistance, applications of metabolomics and proteomics, pharmacists’ expanding roles in pharmacogenomics and precision medicine, and the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into drug discovery and development.
In addition, the event hosted 10 specialized symposia covering critical tracks—such as Digital Health, AI in Drug Discovery, Pharmacy Education, Advanced Drug Delivery & Nanomedicine, and Sustainable and Green Pharmacy—alongside the ASEAN Pharmacy Education Forum, oral and poster research presentations, and an awards ceremony honoring outstanding research contributions.
The active participation of the School of Pharmacy, Walailak University, in this regional gathering underscores its ongoing commitment to integrating global pharmaceutical innovations into its academic curriculum, research output, and community healthcare services.