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Day 1 : 24th September 2024 (Tuesday)

Universiti Malaysia Terengganu Convention Centre (UMTCC)

Opening Ceremony

Dewan Persidangan 2 (DP 2) , UMTCC

7.30 am

8.20 am

8.25 am

Registration

Malaysia’s National Anthem – Negaraku

Recitation of Doa

8.35 am

Welcoming remarks by

Professor Dr. Yeong Yik Sung

Director of the Institute of Climate Adaptation and Marine Biotechnology (ICAMB)

8.40 am

Opening Address by

H.E. Peter Van Acker

Ambassador of Belgium to Malaysia

8.50 am

Officiation Speech of iCoMB 2024 by

Professor Ts. Dr. Mohd Zamri bin Ibrahim

Vice Chancellor of UMT

9.00 am

iCoMB 2024 Montage

9.05 am

Keynote Lecture 1: Emeritus Professor Dr. Patrick Sorgeloos

New Knowledge on the Ecosystem Role of Bacteria to Make Intensive Aquaculture More Sustainable

Sultan Mizan Professorial Chair

Ghent University, Belgium

Moderator: Professor Dato’ Dr. Mazlan Abd Ghaffar

9.35 am

Keynote Lecture 2: Professor Dr. Hans Nauwynck

Three New Defense Mechanisms of Shrimp Against White Spot Syndrome Virus (WSSV) Infections, Targets for a Better Control

Director, Laboratory of Virology

Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ghent University, Belgium

Moderator:  Associate Professor Dr. Tan Min Pau 

10.05 am

MOU Exchange Ceremony between INVE Aquaculture-Universiti Malaysia Terengganu

10.15 am

Token of appreciation

10.20 am

Photo Session

10.25 am

Tea Break

SCOPE-HE Grants and EU Research Funding Opportunities

Dewan Persidangan 3 (DP 3) , UMTCC

10.40 am

Dr. Frank Feulner

Team Leader, EU-ASEAN Sustainable Connectivity Package, Higher Education Programme (SCOPE-HE)

11.00 am

Dr. Tatas Brotosudarmo

EURAXESS Rep. for ASEAN

Plenary Speaker

Dewan Persidangan 2 (DP 2) , UMTCC

11.20 am

Plenary Speaker  1 :  Dr. Olivier Decamp

Expectations from Improved Microbial Management in Aquaculture

R&D Director and Business Development Director for Health

INVE Aquaculture, Thailand

Moderator:   Associate Professor Dr. Wong Li Lian

11.45 am

Plenary  2 :  Professor Dr. Wang Min

Diversity and Ecological Roles of Viruses in the “Four Poles” of the Earth

Deputy Dean of College of Marine Life Sciences, Ocean University of China

Director of UMT-OUC Joint Academic Centre for Marine Studies

Vice Director of the Shandong-Asean Exchange and Cooperation Research Center, Ocean University of China (OUC), China

Moderator:   Associate Professor Ts. Dr. Vigneswari A/P Sevakumaran

12.10 pm

Planery  3 : Dr. Wanilada Rungrassamee

Decoding the Shrimp Microbiome for a Sustainable Future

Director, Biosensing and Bioprospecting Technology Research Group

National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC), Thailand

Moderator:   Professor Dr. Siti Azizah Mohd Nor

12.35 pm

Lunch break

12.35 pm

Poster Session (PP 01-PP 12)

02.00 pm

Plenary  4: Associate Professor Dr. Faihanna Ching Abdullah

Climate Change and Fragile Marine Fish Larvae: Understanding the Critical Risk to Aquaculture

Director,  Higher Institution Center of Excellence (HICoE), Borneo Marine Research Institute (BMRI),

Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Malaysia

Moderator:  Dr. Mok Wen Jye

02.25 pm

Plenary 5 : Dr. Seetha Jaganathan King

Advancing Malaysia’s Blue Economy: ABI, NIBM’s Aquatic Biotechnology Initiatives for Sustainable Growth, Food Security and Future Directions

Director, Agro-Biotechnology Institute (ABI),

National Institutes of Biotechnology Malaysia (NIBM), Malaysia

Moderator:  Dr. Nor Hafizah Zakaria

2.50 pm

Breakout rooms 1-3

Oral Presentation (parallel sessions)

Breakout Room 1

 DP1

Natural Products and Bioresources

Moderator:   Professor Dr. Dwi Hudiyanti

Timekeeper: Ms. Norain Nadzrin

Breakout Room 2

DP2

Immune and Molecular Therapeutics

Moderator: Dr. Mok Wen Jye

Timekeeper: Ms. Nurfitrah Halim

Breakout Room 3

DP3

Microbial Biotechnology

Moderator:  Dr. Jasnizat Saidin

Timekeeper: Ms. Nurul Afifah Mohd Kamal

3.00 – 3.20 pm

NPB 01

Professor Ts. Dr. Fadzilah @Adibah Abd Majid

(Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Malaysia)

The Potential Role of Nervonic Acid in Neurodegenerative Diseases

IMT 01

Dr.  Low Chen Fei

(Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia)

Betanodavirus-Derived Immunogenic Peptide and Its Potential in Immune Activation in Grouper

BDS 02

Dr. Nor Hafizah Zakaria

(Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Malaysia)

A Bibliometric Analysis of Investigations on Acanthus ilicifolius from 1984-2024

3.20 – 3.40 pm

NPB 02

Mohd Ihsanuddin Ahmad (Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia)

A Preliminary Study Of Diatoms Halamphora sp. Addition on the Biofloc System for Black Tiger Shrimp (Penaeus Monodon) Post Larvae Culture

IMT 02

Dr. Hassan Ibrahim Sheikh Mohamed

(Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Malaysia)

Development of Alginate Microcapsules Encapsulating Formalin-Killed Streptococcus agalactiae for Oral Vaccination of Nile Tilapia: A Comprehensive Study Using Molecular and Immunological Approaches

CCA 09

Ms. Masliana binti Zakaria (Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Malaysia)

The Effects of Trace Elements and Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon (PAH) in Brine Shrimp (Artemia sp.) from Different Regions

3.40 – 4.00 pm

NPB 03

Mr. I Dewa Made Rizky Wijaya

(Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Malaysia)

LC-MS and Molecular Networking of Marine Polychaete Species and its In Silico Molecular Docking Study on Anti-Inflammatory Property

IMT 03

Mr.  Abdul Matin

(Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Malaysia)

Marine Derived Aaptamine Attenuates the Action of Statin on PCSK9 and LDL-R Expression as Well as LDL-C Uptake in Human Liver Cells

MBT 03

Mr. Tan Chun Keat

(National Institutes of Biotechnology Malaysia)

Dietary Supplementation of Two Host-derived Potential Probiotics from Malaysia Mahseer (Tor tambrodes) Improved Disease Resistance against Aeromonas hydrophila

4.00 pm : Tea Break

4.20 pm – 4.40 pm

NPB 04

Ms. Kok Suet Cheng

(Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Malaysia)

Molecular Networking and FTIR Chemometrics for the Quantification of Polyphenols of Malaysian Honey

IMT 04

Ms. Saranya Sinnasamy

(Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Malaysia)

Feeding Pellet Coated with Escherichia coli Overexpressing Heat Shock Proteins (Hsps) Boosts Nodulation in Haemocyte Culture of White Leg Shrimp, Penaeus vannamei Juvenile

MBT 04

Mr. Kee Seng Hon

(Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Malaysia)

Biotransformation of Hospital Plastic Wastes to Rhamnolipid Using a Combined Technique of Microwave Pyrolysis and Microbial Fermentation by Marine Pseudomonas aeruginosa Strains

4.40 pm – 5.00 pm

NPB 05

Ms. Silvia Handayani

(Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Malaysia)

Bioinspired Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Using Passiflora foetida Ethanolic Extract: Antioxidant Evaluation

IMT 05

Dr. Wahidatul Husna Zuldin

(Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Malaysia)

Cryopreservation Strategies for Hybrid Grouper, TGGG (Epinephelus fuscoguttatus × E. lanceolatus) Broodstock Management in Malaysia

MBT 05

Mrs. Noor Syazwani Binti Omar

(Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Malaysia)

A Case Study of Enterocytozoon hepatopenaei (EHP) Occurrence in Shrimp, Penaeus vannamei Farm

8.00 – 10.00 pm

Conference Dinner

Dewan Camellia, Paya Bunga Hotel Terengganu, Jalan Tengku Embong Fatimah, Off Jalan Sultan Ismail, Kuala Terengganu

Day 2 : 25th September 2024 (Wednesday)

Universiti Malaysia Terengganu Convention Centre (UMTCC)

Keynote Speaker

Dewan Persidangan 2 (DP 2) , UMTCC

8.30 am

Keynote 3: Professor Ocky Karna Radjasa (PhD)

Unlocking the Potential of Indonesia’s Marine Microbial Symbionts: A Sustainable Approach to Marine Bioproduct Development

Chairman, Research Organization for Earth Sciences and Maritime

National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Indonesia

Moderator: Professor Ts. Dr. Fadzilah @Adibah Abd Majid

9.00 am

Keynote Lecture 4: Professor Dr. Tengku Sifzizul Tengku Muhammad

PCSK9 inhibitor as an alternative to statin?

Head, Molecular Immunology and Physiology Program

Institute of Climate Adaptation and Marine Biotechnology (ICAMB)

Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Malaysia

Moderator:  Dr. Gul e Saba Chaudhry

Plenary Speaker

Dewan Persidangan 2 (DP 2) , UMTCC

9.30 am

Plenary 6: Professor Dr. Huan Gao

Regulation Mechanism of Sediment Diving Behavior in Penaeus japonicus

Deputy Dean

School of Marine Science and Fisheries,

Jiangsu Ocean University, China

Moderator: Dr. Mohamad Nor Azra Md. Adib

9.55 am

Plenary 7: Dr. rer. nat. Anto Budiharjo, S. Si., M. Biotech

Bioprospecting of Sea Cucumber-Symbiont Microorganisms as Probiotic for Sustainable Shrimp Farming

Head of Molecular and Applied Microbiology Laboratory

Diponegoro University, Indonesia

Moderator: Dr. Yosie Andriani HS

10.20 am : Tea Break

10.35 am

Plenary 8: Mdm. Nora Mohamed

Bioeconomy for All: How We Develop the Biotechnology Industry in Malaysia

Senior Vice President, Industry Support Division

Bioeconomy Corporation, Malaysia

Moderator: Dr. Lau Cher Chien

11.00 am

Plenary 9: Professor Dr. Noraznawati Ismail

Marine Foulers: Adverse Effect to Climate Change

Head, Bioinformatics Program

Institute of Climate Adaptation and Marine Biotechnology, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Malaysia

Moderator: Dr. Ahmad Khusairi Azemi

11.25 am

Plenary 10: Professor Dr. Natrah Fatin Mohd Ikhsan

Role of Microalgae and Its Associated Bacteria with Quorum Sensing Inhibition Properties as Disease Control in Aquaculture

Head, Department of Aquaculture, Faculty of Agriculture

Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia

Moderator:   Associate Professor Ts. Dr. Muhd Danish Daniel Abdullah

11.50 am

Industry Talk : Dr. Gan Han Ming

Bacterial Finely Mapped: Rapid Strain-Level Insights into Probiotics with Nanopore Amplicon Sequencing

Patriot Biotech Sdn. Bhd., Malaysia

Moderator:  Associate Professor Ts. Dr. Muhd Danish Daniel Abdullah

12.10 pm

Breakout rooms 1-3

Oral Presentation (parallel sessions)

Breakout Room 1

DP1

Natural Products and Bioresources

Moderator: Associate Professor Dr. Annita Yong Seok Kian

Timekeeper: Ms. Norain Nadzrin

Breakout Room 2

DP2

Climate Change and Organism Adaptation

Moderator:  Dr.  Chee Su Yin

Timekeeper: Ms. Nurfitrah Halim

Breakout Room 3

DP3

Biodiversity

Moderator:  Dr. Hasriani Ayu Lestari

Timekeeper: Ms. Nurul Afifah Mohd Kamal

12.20 – 12.40 pm

NPB 06

Professor Dr. Dwi Hudiyanti

(Universitas Diponegoro, Indonesia)

Mud Crab Sustainability and Conservation with Liposomal Diets

CCA 01

Professor Dr. Feng Zhihua

(Jiangsu Ocean University, China)

The Impact of Wind Farm Construction on Swimming Animals: A Case Study Based on the Characteristics of Microplastic Pollution in the South Yellow Sea

BDS 01

Dr.  Kiki Syaputri Handayani

(National Research and National Agency, Indonesia)

Phytoplankton Diversity and Abundance in the Habitat of Asian Moon Scallops, Gili Ketapang, Probolinggo, East Java, Indonesia

12.40 – 1.00 pm

NPB 07

Associate Professor

Dr. Mohammad Tamrin Mohamad Lal

(Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Malaysia)

Antiparasitic and Antibacterial Efficacy of Bayhops (Ipomoea pes-caprae) Extracts Against Aquatic Pathogens

CCA 02

Associate Professor Dr. Lim Leong Seng

(Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Malaysia)

Diel Rhythmic Behaviour of Hybrid Grouper (Epinephelus lanceolatus × Epinephelus fuscoguttatus) Juveniles: Baseline Information to Monitor Fish Adaptation to Climate Change

MBT 01

Dr. Diana Chilmawati

(Universitas Diponegoro, Indonesia)

Enhancing Growth and Immune Response of Vannamei Shrimp Against Vibrio harveyi: The Impact of Postbiotic Bacillus amyloliquefaciens

1.00 – 2.00 pm : Lunch Break

2.00 – 2.20 pm

NPB 08

Dr. Ahmad Khusairi Bin Azemi

(Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Malaysia)

Marine Sponge Stylissa carteri: Potential of Its Bioactive Compounds Against Diabetic Vasculopathy

CCA 03

Associate Professor Dr. Faihanna Ching Abdullah

(Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Malaysia)

Enhancing Broodstock Management of Humphead Wrasse (Cheilinus undulatus): Approaches for Climate Resilience, Sustainable Development, and Acclimatization

BDS 03

Ms. Peh Jia Hui

(Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Malaysia)

A Scientometric Review of Ornamental Fish and Shellfish Research

2.20 – 2.40 pm

NPB 09

Ms. Satriani Sudi

(Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Malaysia)

Proximate Composition of Ten Medicinal Plants in Sabah

CCA 04

Dr. Mohamad Nor Azra Md Adib

(Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Malaysia)

Effect of Long Term Exposure to Various Temperature on Growth and Survival of the Marine Ornamental Reef Lobsters, Enoplometopus spp.

BDS 04

Dr. Arif Wibowo

(National Research and Innovation Agency, Indonesia)

An Insight into the Genetic Diversity Trend of Angulid Species in Indonesia using Mitochondrial Data Analysis.

2.40 – 3.00 pm

NPB 10

Ms. Alifa Husnun Kholieqoh

(Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Malaysia)

The Effect of SNEDDS Carrier Composition on Pandanus tectorius-SNEDDS Cytotoxicity Against Cancer Cell Lines

CCA 05

Mr. Muhammad Bintang Yanuar

(Universitas Diponegoro, Indonesia)

Marine Water Microbiome Shows the Impact of Anthropogenic Stress in Karimunjawa Coastal Ecosystem

BDS 05

Ms. Sari Asfarina Sariat

(Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Malaysia)

Morphological, Length-weight Relationship and Sex Differentiation of the Napoleon Wrasse (Cheilinus undulatus) Reared under Controlled Condition

Breakout Room 1

DP1

Natural Products and Bioresources

Moderator: Associate Professor Dr. Mohammad Tamrin Mohamad Lal

Timekeeper:  Ms. Norain Nadzrin

Breakout Room 2

DP2

Climate Change and Organism Adaptation

Moderator: Associate Professor Dr. Lim Leong Seng

Timekeeper:   Ms. Nurfitrah Halim

Breakout Room 3

DP3

Biodiversity

Moderator: Dr.  Kiki Syaputri Handayani

Timekeeper:   Ms. Nurul Afifah Mohd Kamal

3.00 – 3.20 pm

NPB 11

Associate Professor Dr. Annita Yong Seok Kian

(Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Malaysia)

Effects of Organic Acid in Plant-Based Diets on Growth and Feed Utilization of Hybrid Grouper Juveniles

CCA 06

Dr.  Chee Su Yin

(Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia)

Advancing Ecological Engineering: Biofilm Enhancement on Coastal Structures with Polymer-Coated Eco-Concrete

BDS 06

Dr. Hasriani Ayu Lestari

(National Research and Innovation Agency, Indonesia)

Decadal Trends in Chlorophyll-a Distribution: Integration of Satellite and in situ Data in South Sulawesi Waters.

3.20 – 3.40 pm

NPB 12

Ms. Noor Adzlina Binti Abidin

(Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Malaysia)

The Potential of Artemia Biomass as a Sustainable Alternative Protein Source to Fish Meal in Aquafeed: An Overview

CCA 07

Ms. Sunarti Sinaga

(National Research and Innovation Agency, Indonesia)

The Effects of Temperature on Juveniles of Two Spiny Lobster Species, Panulirus homarus and P. versicolor (Decapoda: Palinuridae) Exoskeleton Microstructures

BDS 07

Ms. Rena Galby Andadari

(Universitas Diponegoro, Indonesia)

Molecular Identification of Mudskipper Fish from Bipolo and Oesapa, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia

3.40 – 4.00 pm

NPB 13

Mr. Alidza Fauzi

(Institut Teknologi Bandung, Indonesia)

Comparative Analysis and Ameliorative Effect of Polyherbal Concoctions on Male Infertility in Streptozotocin Induced Diabetic Rats

CCA 08

Ms. Nurul Hidayah Rosmee

(Universiti Teknologi Mara Cawangan Perlis, Malaysia)

Spatial Variability of Alkalinity in the Waters Surrounding the Dangli Island Group of      Langkawi, Malaysia

BDS 08

Ms. Melvie Aulya

(Universitas Diponegoro, Indonesia)

Initial Assessment of Fish eDNA in Karimunjawa National Park Using MinION Nanopore Sequencing

4.00 – 4.20 pm

NPB 14

Ms.  Wan Siti Nadiah binti Ibrahim (Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia)

Elucidation of quorum quenching activity against Vibrio campbellii BB120 using Caulerpa lentillifera-associated bacteria gnotobiotic system

MBT 02

Dr. Dyah Wulandari

(Soegijapranata Catholic University, Indonesia)

Vibrio Harveyi and Vibrio Parahaemolyticus Biofilm Inhibitor Screening from Various Fungi and Testing for their Shrimp Protective Effects Against Vibrio

BDS 09

Ms. Audrey Quisha Said

(Universitas Diponegoro, Indonesia)

Preliminary eDNA Analysis of Elasmobranch Species in Karimunjawa National Park

4.20 – 4.35 pm : Tea Break

4.35 pm : Closing Ceremony

Poster Presentation Day 1 : 24th September 2024 (Tuesday)

Universiti Malaysia Terengganu Convention Centre (UMTCC)

Panel 1

Time

Poster Presentation

1300

PP 01

Mr. Ahmad Nor Hafzan Bin Mat Roni

(National Institutes of Biotechnology Malaysia)

Exploring Seaweed-based Noodles: Nutritional Composition and Potential for Sustainable Product Innovation

1310

PP 02

Mr. Chaitra Jinka

(Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Malaysia)

Comparative Analysis and Ameliorative Effect of Polyherbal Concoctions on Male Infertility in Streptozotocin Induced Diabetic Rats

1320

PP 03

Muhammad Afnan Shakir bin Hairani

(Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Malaysia)

Anti-diabetic activity of a Herbal Concoction Comprising Eleutherine palmifolia, Syzygium polyanthum and Momordica charantia in Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetes Rats

1330

PP 04

Mr. Muhamad Johnny Ajang bin Abdullah

(National Institutes of Biotechnology Malaysia)

Indoor Cultivation of Red Seaweed, Gracilaria changii

1340

PP 05

Ms. Sarah Sabrina Binti Romlan

(Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Malaysia)

Effects of DO Stress on Fecundity and Cyst Production of the Brine Shrimp Artemia franciscana

1350

PP 06

Ms. Noorhani Syahida Binti Kasim

(Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Malaysia)

Ichthyofauna (Chordata) of the Setiu Wetlands and its Adjacent Waters: a Baseline Data to Monitor Changes in Future Due to Climate Change

Panel 2

Time

Poster Presentation

1300

PP 07

Mr. Zhou XinWei

(Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Malaysia)

The Effects of High Salinity and Pandanus tectorius Leaf Extract on the Vibrio Occurrence in the Brine Shrimp Artemia

1310

PP 08

Ms. Asmidar Mohamad

(Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Malaysia)

Development of a Sterilization and Freezing Method for the Production of Intact Enriched Vibrio-Free Artemia

1320

PP 09

Ms. Krishnnappriyaa Gopi

(Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Malaysia)

Palm Kernel Expeller (PKE) as an Inert Feed for Brine Shrimp Artemia: Implication on Growth, Biomass and Microbial Composition during Tank Culture

1330

PP 10

Mr. Muhammad Iqbal bin Mashudi

(Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Malaysia)

Biodegradation of Glyphosate by Soil Bacteria Isolated from Agricultural Soils

1340

PP 11

Ms. Wan Nadhirah Wan Noor

(Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Malaysia)

Bioactivities of the Crown of Thorns, Acanthaster planci Methanolic Crude Extract

1350

PP 12

Ms. Wan Nurhafizah Wan Ibrahim

(Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia)

Quantitative Biofilm Properties of Multidrug-Resistant Vibrio spp. Causing Acute Hepatopancreatic Necrosis Disease (AHPND) outbreak in Pacific White Shrimp, Penaeus vannamei