Pusat Pengajian Sains Perubatan, Universiti Sains Malaysia
Abstract
Introduction
The International Academy of Pathology (lAP) annual meeting plays an important
role in updating the standard pathological diagnoses, encouraging the study of
obscure disease etiologies and promoting active debate on controversial disease
entities. In addition, it provides a platform for dynamic exchange of academic
information and mutual collaboration between countries necessary for the
prevention of diseases, especially communicable disease outbreak (such as the
recent SARS and Bird flu epidemics), and in the subjugation of malignant
diseases.
Member countries take turn to host the meeting. Last year's meeting was in
Thailand, this year is Australia and next year it will be in Beijing. Malaysian
pathologists enthusiastically take part in these meetings, either as delegates,
presenting research findings or as invited lecturers.(see. enclosed Program
book).
Conclusion
On the whole, it was a very fruitful congress, and the participation was very
rewarding. The amount of knowledge gained was tremendous. Further, it is
always inspiring to listen to and be in presence of authorities in a particular field.
This inspiration is necessary for one to continue to aim for excellence.
The paper presentation was a success, although no awards was won, since it led
to formation of new links and open new door of opportunity for further studies and
collaboration to be performed
