# International Conference on Molecular Diagnostics and Biomarker Discovery (MDBD)

- Dates: 19 August 2026 to 20 August 2026
- Location: Iconic Marjorie Hotel, George Town, Malaysia
- Industry: Pharma & Life Sciences
- Expected attendance: 22

## About

The International Conference on Molecular Diagnostics and Biomarker Discovery is a prestigious event organized by the Institute for Research in Molecular Medicine (INFORMM), Universiti Sains Malaysia.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://mdbd.usm.my/)
- [Registration](https://mdbd.usm.my/registration/)
- [Agenda](https://mdbd.usm.my/program/)

## Topics

- Biotechnology
- Medical & Pharma

## Speakers

- Raha Abdul Rahim, Keynote Speaker, CEO, National Institutes of Biotechnology Malaysia (NIBM)
- Chang Chia-Ching, Plenary Speaker, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taiwan
- Surasak Wanram, Plenary Speaker, Ubon Ratchathani University, Thailand
- Mirna Mourtada-Maarabouni, Plenary Speaker, Keele University, United Kingdom
- Chin Sze Piaw, Plenary Speaker, Cytopeutics Sdn Bhd
- Badrul Hisyam Yahya, Plenary Speaker, Pusat Kanser Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, Universiti Sains Malaysia
- Shieh Dar-Bin, Plenary Speaker, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
- Tye Gee Jun, Plenary Speaker
- Nur Eyuni Mohd Salleh, Plenary Speaker, National Public Health Laboratory Johor Bharu, Ministry of Health
- Akhmal Yusof, Plenary Speaker, CEO, Clinical Research Malaysia, Ministry of Health
- Mohd Nazri Ismail, Technical Speaker
- Tian Sheng Lew, Technical Speaker
- Muhammad Afiq Osman, Technical Speaker
- Steven Ta, Technical Speaker
- Chan Randall, Technical Speaker

## Ticket pricing

USD 120 to 150

## Where to stay

- **Page 63 Hostel**: 140 m from the venue
- **Reunion Heritage Hotel**: 170 m from the venue, 107 Lebuh Victoria, George Town, 10300
  - Phone: +60 17-491 5201
- **Lang Hoose**: 270 m from the venue
- **B Street Hotel**: 270 m from the venue, 263 Lebuh Pantai, George Town, 10300
- **Clan Jetty Heritage Home**: 270 m from the venue, 22 Pengkalan Weld, George Town, 10300
- **Carnarvon House**: 360 m from the venue
- **Just INN Guesthouse**: 430 m from the venue
- **Noordin Mews**: 440 m from the venue, 53 Lebuh Noordin, George Town, 10300
  - [Hotel website](https://www.noordinmews.com/)
  - Phone: +60 4-263 7125

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