ASIATOX-XI Congress 2026

11^TH INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS OF ASIATOX 2026

Kuala Lumpur , Malaysia. August 3-6 2026

Advancing Toxicology Together

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CEC 1: BOTANICAL SAFETY ASSESSMENT: FROM FARM TO FORMULA – HOW TO ENSURE SAFETY, EFFICACY, AND COMPLIANCE? \| Meeting Room 306
08.00 – 10.15	Context Setting Dr. Lenny Kamelia, L en R Consulting Visions PLT
	Chemical Fingerprinting of Botanicals: Characterizing and Quantifying Active and Marker Constituents in Complex Natural Products Dr. Fauziah Abdullah, FRIM, Malaysia
	Toxicity vs Efficacy: Finding the Critical Balance between Risk and Benefit for Botanicals Dr. Hussin Muhammad, NIH, Malaysia
	Role of National Research and Standards Organization in Botanical Safety Assessment Dr. Syamimi Khalid, SIRIM, Malaysia
10.15 – 10.45	TEA BREAK \| Meeting Room 305
10.45 – 13.00	Natural Product Registration in Malaysia Mdm. Kong Su Yi, NPRA, Malaysia
	Navigating Product Quality Monitoring: A Regulatory Perspective Mr. Mohd Nasrul Mohamad Noor, NPRA, Malaysia
	Integrating Evidence into Botanical Safety Assessment through a Risk-Based Strategy Dr. Rozaini Abdullah, UPM, Malaysia
	Closing Remarks Dr. Lenny Kamelia, L en R Consulting Visions PLT
13.00 – 14.00	LUNCH BREAK\| Meeting Room 305

CEC 2: MODERN RISK ASSESSMENT IN THE ERA OF NEXT-GENERATION TOXICOLOGY: FROM HAZARD IDENTIFICATION TO REGULATORY DECISION-MAKING \| Meeting Room 306
14.00 – 15.30	Opening Remarks Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Razinah Sharif, UKM, Malaysia
	Next-Generation Food Chemical Risk Assessment: Integrating Mechanistic Toxicology, Key Events and Adverse Outcome Pathways Prof. Dr. Alan Boobis, Imperial College London, UK
15.30 – 15.45	TEA BREAK\| Meeting Room 305
15.45 – 18.00	Applying Adverse Outcome Pathways in Food Chemical Risk Assessment: From Molecular Initiating Events to Public Health Protection Prof. Dr. Bette Meek, University of Ottawa, Canada
	Case Study Workshop: Integrating Adverse Outcome Pathways and Mechanistic Evidence in Food Risk Assessment Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Razinah Sharif, UKM, Malaysia
	Closing Remarks Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Razinah Sharif, UKM, Malaysia

08.00 – 09.15	REGISTRATION
09.15 – 10.45	OPENING CEREMONY \| Plenary Theatre Opening address by: Yang Berhormat Datuk Seri Dr. Dzulkefly Ahmad, Minister of Health Malaysia
10.45 – 11.00	TEA BREAK \| Foyer
	Sub-theme: Regulatory Toxicology
	Plenary Theatre		Meeting Room 305	Meeting Room 306
	SESSION 1 NAMs Across Asia: Regional Progress and Cross-Border Collaboration Chair: Prof. Dr. Ying-Jan Wang, National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan ROC; Prof. Dr. Hajime Kojima, Sanyo-Onoda City University, Japan		SESSION 2 Chemical Stewardship and Regulatory Science: Advancing Sustainability in Petrochemical Industry Chair: Dr. Chan Kok Meng, PETRONAS, Malaysia	EARLY CAREER RESEARCHER SYMPOSIUM The Future of Toxicology: Perspectives from the Next Generation Chair: Dr. Keiko Taguchi, Tohoku University, Japan; Dr. Nur Azra Mohamad Pauzi, NIH, Malaysia
11.00 – 11.30	Strengthening Taiwan’s Regulatory Infrastructure for Non-Animal Methods: The Role of TaiCVAM Dr. Hsian-Jean Chin, TaiCVAM, NIAR, Taiwan ROC		Malaysian Initiatives in Chemical Governance and Chemical Safety Prof. ChM. Dr. Goh Choo Ta, UKM, Malaysia	Participation is limited to selected individuals.
11.30 – 12.00	Regulatory Acceptance of NAMs in Japan: Current Status and Future Perspectives Dr. Hirabayashi Yoko, JaCVAM, NIHS, Japan		Evaluation of New Toxicological Information for Classification of Substances for Human Health Endpoints under REACH and CLP Ms. Maartje Kleintjes, Haskoning, Thailand
12.00 – 12.30	The New Era of Toxicology: Korea’s Strategic Lead in Alternative Methods Dr. Seokjoo Yoon, Korea Inst. of Toxicology, Republic of Korea		21^st Century Risk Assessment to Assure the Use Acceptability of Products Comprising a Mixture of Chemicals Prof. Dr. Alan Boobis, Imperial College London, UK
12.30 – 13.00	Expanding the Global Reach of In Vitro Toxicology: The Role of IIVS in Training and Outreach Dr. Kristie Sullivan, Inst. In Vitro Sciences, USA		Application of Read-Across for UVCBs: Methodological Considerations and a Petrochemical Case Study Ms. Sanghamitra Mishra, NexGenTox, India
13.00 – 14.00	LUNCH BREAK \| Conference Hall 2
14.00 – 14.50	KEYNOTE 1 \| Plenary Theatre From Risk to Responsibility: The Role of Toxicology in ESG Performance and Sustainable Development Dr. Salmaan Inayat-Hussain, Ipieca, United Kingdom
14.50 – 15.30	PLENARY LECTURE 1 \| Plenary Theatre Global Regulatory Development in Advancing Toxicology to Meet Sustainability Challenges Ms. Maartje Kleintjes, Haskoning, Thailand Chair: Dr. Chan Kok Meng, PETRONAS, Malaysia
			SHORT ORAL PRESENTATIONS Chair: Dr. Mary Khoo Gaik Hong, FRIM, Malaysia	SHORT ORAL PRESENTATIONS Chair: Dr. Maisarah Nasution Waras, USM, Malaysia
15.30 – 16.00			· Ecotoxicological Risk Assessment of Endocrine Disrupting Compounds in Freshwater Ecosystems Using Tropical Cladocerans Dr. Muhammad Raznisyafiq Razak, UPM, Malaysia · A Data-Driven Approach for Chemical Prioritisation Using Information from Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Dr. Chan Kok Meng, PETRONAS, Malaysia · Heavy Metal Exposure and Toxicity in Electronic Cigarette Emissions Ms. Eunice Ting Shi Ying, USM, Malaysia	· Integrated Toxicological, Behavioural and Pharmacometabolomics Profiling of a Sulfonamide–Chalcone Antiepileptic Hit Molecule in Zebrafish Assoc. Prof. Dr. Siti Munirah Mohd Faudzi, UPM, Malaysia · Identifying New Molecular Markers for Sex Reversal Prediction in Japanese Medaka Mr. Ching-Hsin Yang, National Taiwan University, Taiwan ROC · Preliminary Toxicity Evaluation of Baicalein-Loaded Carbon Nanodots Using the Brine Shrimp Lethality Assay Ms. Nasihah Mohd Zahid, USM, Malaysia
16.00-16.15	TEA BREAK \| Foyer
16.15-16.45			· Chemical Profiling and In Vitro Toxicity Assessment of E-Cigarette Liquids and Aerosols Dr. Leong Yin Hui, USM, Malaysia · Development and Characterization of an Environmentally Relevant Micro- and Nanoplastics Library for Cytotoxicity Evaluation Dr. Yuya Haga, The University of Osaka, Japan · Bridging Toxicological Science and Public Understanding: Enhancing Chemical Risk Literacy through E-Learning Prof. Dr. Danijela Đukić-Ćosić, University of Belgrade, Serbia	· In Vitro Genotoxicity Evaluation of Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyhexanoate) Extract Using Standard Assays Mr. Abdul Hadi Ariffin, NIBM, Malaysia · Critical Windows of Susceptibility in VOC-Related Neurodevelopmental Risk: Evidence from a Systematic Synthesis Dr. Nurul Farehah Shahrir, NIH, Malaysia · Susceptible Effect of Detoxifying Genes of GSTT1, GSTM1, and NQO1 towards S-PMA Excretion and Micronuclei Occurrence among Outdoor Workers Exposed to Ambient Benzene Dr. Noor Fatihah Mohamad Fandi, IIUM, Malaysia

15.30 – 16.30	Conference Hall 3	POSTER PRESENTATIONS Session 1

09.00 – 10.00	KEYNOTE 2 \| Plenary Theatre Modern Toxicology and Poison Science – an Inseparable Pair for Sustaining Modern Civilization: Insights from Signal Toxicity and Nanotoxicity Prof. Dr. Jun Kanno, NIHS, and Nissan Tamagawa Hospital, Japan
	Sub-theme: Challenges & Advances in NAMs for Toxicological Research & Risk Assessment
	Plenary Theatre		Meeting Room 305	Meeting Room 306
10.00 – 10.45	PLENARY LECTURE 2 Artificial Intelligence in Cancer Vaccine Development for Immunotherapy and Toxicology Applications Prof. Dr. Kyung Chul Choi, Chungbuk National University, Republic of Korea Chair: Prof. Dr. Keon Wook Kang, Seoul National University, Republic of Korea			PLENARY LECTURE 3 The Westward Movement of Botanicals: Integrating Eastern Traditions into Modern Western Regulation Prof. Dr. A.Wallace Hayes, Michigan State University, USA Chair: Dr. Hussin Muhammad, NIH, Malaysia
10.45 – 11.00	TEA BREAK \| Foyer
	SESSION 3 Innovative Organoid & NAMs Application in Toxicological Research Chair: Prof. Dr. Soon-Mi Shim, Sejong University, Republic of Korea		SESSION 4 Recent Progress of Cosmetics Risk Assessment Chair: Prof. Dr. Ki Taek Nam, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Republic of Korea	SESSION 5 Risk Assessment of Botanicals and Mixtures Chair: Dr. Rozaini Abdullah, UPM, Malaysia
11.00 – 11.30	Organoids in Toxicological Research: Progresses and Challenges Prof. Dr. Zhengliang Gao, Shanghai University, China		Industrial Implementation of NAMs and NGRA in Cosmetic Risk Assessment Dr. Seoyoung Kim, AMOREPACIFIC, Republic of Korea	Complex Botanical Mixture Hazard Assessment: An Overview of Current Methodologies and Challenges in Assessing Hazards of Botanical Mixtures Prof. Dr. A.Wallace Hayes, Michigan State Uni., USA
11.30 – 12.00	Kidney Micro Physiological Systems for Nephrotoxicity Assessment Prof. Dr. Sejoong Kim, Seoul National University, Republic of Korea		Next Generation Risk Assessment for Botanical Cosmetic Ingredients: Case Studies Using Threshold of Toxicological Concern, Point of Departure, and History of Safe Consumption Prof. Dr. Kyung-Min Lim, Ewha Womans University, Republic of Korea	In Vitro Bioassays to Evaluate the Effects of Botanicals on DNA Damage Prof. Dr. A. Nursen Basaran, Baskent University, Ankara, Turkiye
12.00 – 12.30	Current Trends and Progress in Japan’s Initiative for Industrial Implementation of MPS Prof. Dr. Seiichi Ishida, Sojo University, Japan		Building Capabilities and Ensuring Regulatory Acceptance of NAMs and NGRA for All Stakeholders Including Cosmetics Prof. Dr. Seok (Soga) Kwon, National University of Singapore	Toward Precision Toxicology: Integrating Toxicogenomics and Artificial Intelligence in the Risk Assessment of Complex Botanical Medicines Prof. Dr. Peter Pressman, University of Maine, USA
	SHORT ORAL PRESENTATIONS Chair: Dr. Maisarah Nasution Waras, USM, Malaysia		SHORT ORAL PRESENTATIONS Chair: Dr. Nur Azra Mohamad Pauzi, NIH, Malaysia	Hormesis in Complex Botanical Mixtures: Examination of Hormesis and Its Implications for Interpreting Botanical Mixture Effects Prof. Dr. Evgenios Agathokleous, Nanjing University of Information Science & Technology, China
12.30 – 13.00	· Chronic Nanoplastic Exposure Triggers Liver Inflammasome Activation and Adipose Remodeling Associated with Metabolic Dysfunction Mr. Narayan Sah Sonar, Mokpo National University, Republic of Korea · Pluronic Functionalization Mitigates Graphene Oxide-Induced Oxidative Stress and Developmental Toxicity Ms. Eng Shu Man, UPM, Malaysia · Surface-Induced Fibrillization of Amyloid-β Adsorbed onto Nanoparticles Alters Microglial Responses Assoc. Prof. Dr. Atsuto Onoda, Sanyo-Onoda City University, Japan		· Hepatotoxicity and Cytochrome P450 (CYP) Inhibitory Potential of a Selected Commercial Herbal Supplement Juice in HepG2 Cells Ms. Yih Wei Lim, UPM, Malaysia · *Acute Toxicity and Metabolomic Assessment of Polyherbal Formulation from Polygonum minus, Cosmos caudatus* and Morinda citrifolia: Implications for Senotherapeutic Development** Mr. Nor Muhammad Hilmi Hussin, UKM, Malaysia · Advancing Cancer Toxicology: Effects of Zerumbone on Breast Cancer Cell Invasiveness under DMOG-Induced Hypoxia Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nur Fariesha Md Hashim, UPM, Malaysia
13.00 – 14.00	LUNCH BREAK \| Conference Hall 2		LUNCH TALK by SIRIM Berhad	LUNCH BREAK \| Conference Hall 2
	SESSION 6 Advancing Mechanistic Nanotox & Emerging In-Vitro Alternatives Chair: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Atsuto Onoda, Sanyo-Onoda City Uni.; Dr. Kazuma Higashisaka, Uni. Osaka, Japan		SESSION 7 Evolving Risk Assessment Across Industries through the Integration of New Approach Methodologies to Address Emerging Challenges Chair: Dr. Rozaini Abdullah, UPM, Malaysia	WORKSHOP 1 Alternative Methods for Skin Sensitization: Regulatory Progress and Applications Chair: Dr. Hsien-Jen Cheng, TaiCVAM, NIAR, Taiwan ROC; Dr. Takao Ashikaga, NIHS, Japan
14.00 – 14.30	Neurotoxicity of Nanoparticles and Nanoplastics Dr. Tin Tin Win Shwe, NIES, Japan		Advancing the Risk Assessment of Botanicals with Genotoxic and Carcinogenic Hazards Dr. Rozaini Abdullah, UPM, Malaysia	Status on Regulatory Acceptance of Alternative Methods for Skin Sensitization Testing Dr. Takao Ashikaga, NIHS, Japan
14.30 – 15.00	Placental Behavior of Nanoparticles and Their Effects on Placental Function Dr. Kazuma Higashisaka, The University of Osaka, Japan		Learning and Challenges in Reproductive Toxicity Testing with Case Study on Complex Materials Dr. Lenny Kamelia, L en R Consulting Visions PLT, Malaysia	The Inter-Laboratory Validation Study of EpiSensA and Epi2SensA for Predicting Skin Sensitization Potential Prof. Dr. Hajime Kojima, Sanyo-Onoda City Uni., Japan
15.00 – 15.30	Neurotoxicity of Micro/Nanoplastics (MNPs) and Roles of Glia Cells Assoc. Prof. Dr. Cai Zong, Tokyo University of Science, Japan		Evolving Consumer Product Risk Assessment with New Approach Methodologies Dr. Shensheng Zhao, Procter & Gamble Beijing Innovation Center, China	Introduction of the Validation Study of Spectro-DPRA: A Newly Modified In Chemico Skin Sensitization Test Method Prof. Dr. Bae‑Hwan Kim, Keimyung University, ROK
15.30 – 16.00	Emerging In Vitro Approaches for Nanoparticle Toxicity Assessment: Towards Alternatives to Animal Testing Assoc. Prof. Dr. Atsuto Onoda, Sanyo-Onoda City University, Japan		NAMs to Address Industrial Challenges Dr. Peter Behnisch, BioDetection Systems, Netherlands	OECD-Validated NAMs of Skin Sensitization Applied for Nanomaterials Safety Assessment Prof. Dr. Ying-Jan Wang, Nat. Cheng Kung University, Taiwan ROC
16.00 – 16.15	TEA BREAK \| Foyer
	SHORT ORAL PRESENTATIONS Chair: Dr. Maisarah Nasution Waras, USM, Malaysia		SHORT ORAL PRESENTATIONS Chair: Dr. Nur Azra Mohamad Pauzi, NIH, Malaysia	SHORT ORAL PRESENTATIONS Chair: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nurul Farahana Kamaludin, UKM, Malaysia
16.15 – 16.45	· Harnessing ER Stress to Disrupt Mitochondrial Function and Immune Escape in Drug-Resistant Colorectal Cancer Using Selenium-Containing Gold Nanoparticles Mr. Wei-Lun Hsu, National Central University, Taiwan ROC · Linking Mercury-Induced Microridge Defects to Retinal and Motor Metabolite Deficiencies Dr. Noraini Abu Bakar, UPM, Malaysia		· Atmospheric Electrophile 1,2-Naphthoquinone Enhances Migratory Activity of A549 Cells Dr. Sho Kubota, Okayama University, Japan · NKp46/PD-1 Axis Dynamics in Malignant Mesothelioma: A Novel Immunotoxicological Mechanism Linking Asbestos Exposure to Tumor Immune Escape Dr. Yasumitsu Nishimura, Kawasaki Medical School, Japan · Chronic Dietary Exposure to Advanced Glycation End Products Promotes Skin Aging: Evidence from a Cross-Sectional Study and a Rat Model Ms. Ruijie Cheng, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China	· SKF7® Attenuates Endocrine Dysfunction and Oxidative Stress in Experimental Menopause: A Potential Safer Botanical Alternative to Hormone Therapy Dr. Hussin Muhammad, NIH, Malaysia · Caspase-3-Mediated Apoptosis Induced by Paddy Husk in HTB-41 Carcinoma Cells Dr. Mogana Das Murtey, USM, Malaysia · *Blood Sugar Regulating Activity and Safety Profile of Hydrolysate of Luffa cylindrica* Seed Protein in Rats with Alloxan-Induced Diabetes** Prof. Dr. Rotimi Olusanya Arise, University of Ilorin, Nigeria

15.30 – 16.30	Conference Hall 3	POSTER PRESENTATIONS Session 2
16.30 – 18.30	Melati Room, Level 1 Impiana KLCC Hotel	ASIATOX COUNCIL MEETING
19.30 – 23.00	Impiana Banquet Hall, Level 2 Impiana KLCC Hotel	GALA DINNER

09.00 – 10.00	KEYNOTE 3 \| Plenary Theatre Mapping the In Vitro Landscape of Immunotoxicology Testing Prof. Dr. Emanuela Corsini, University of Milan La Statale, Italy
	Sub-theme: Advances in Mechanistic Toxicology & Food Toxicology		Sub-theme: Environmental Toxicology
	Plenary Theatre	Meeting Room 305	Meeting Room 306
10.00 – 10.45	PLENARY LECTURE 4 Membrane Transporters as a Mechanism of Cellular Toxicity Dr. Naohiko Anzai, Chiba University, Japan Chair: Dr. Akihiko Hirose, JSOT, Japan	PLENARY LECTURE 5 Double-Edged Sword: Roles of Gα12 Family in Cell Fate Determination Prof. Dr. Sang Geon Kim, Seoul Nat. Uni., ROK Chair: Prof. Dr. Donghak Kim, Konkuk Uni., ROK	PLENARY LECTURE 6 Challenges and Perspectives for Regulatory Use of (eco-) NAMs: Insights from OECD and SETAC Dr. Hiroshi Yamamoto, NIES, Japan Chair: Dr. Jahangir Kamaldin, USM, Malaysia
10.45 – 11.00	TEA BREAK \| Foyer
	SESSION 8 Food Toxicology and Cellular Ageing – Mechanistic Insights into Senescence, Oxidative Stress and Functional Dietary Modulators Chair: Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Razinah Sharif, UKM, Malaysia	SESSION 9 Food Poisoning: Challenges in Outbreak Mitigation Chair: Prof. Dr. Jou-Fang Deng, Taipei Veterans Hospital, Taiwan ROC; Prof. Dr. Yoshito Kamijo, Saitama Medical University, Japan	SESSION 10 Vulnerable Populations at Elevated Risk of Heavy Metal Toxicity: Challenges and Solutions in the Asian Context Chair: Dr. Saranga Diyabalanage, Uni. Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka
11.00 – 11.30	Dietary Toxicants, Oxidative Stress and Genomic Instability: Evidence and Early Ageing Insights from a Malaysian Human Study Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Razinah Sharif, UKM, Malaysia	11.00 \| Marine Poisoning in Malaysia – The Challenges, Existing Gaps and Way Forward Dr. Ruth Sabrina Safferi, Raja Permaisuri Bainun Ipoh Hospital, Malaysia	Chronic Occupational Heavy Metal Exposure in Asian Industries: Exposure Pathways, Regulatory Gaps, and Health Implications among High-Risk Worker Groups Dr. Saranga Diyabalanage, Uni. Sri Jayewardenepura
11.30 – 12.00	Approach for Systematically Assessing Study Reliability and Relevance in Evaluations of Monosodium Glutamate Safety Dr. William D Klaren, ToxStrategies, USA	11.25 \| Food Contaminants and Toxicovigilance Dr. Sahaphume Srisuma, Mahidol University, Thailand	Environmentally & Socioeconomically Burdened Communities in Asia Dr. Vanitha Thurairasu, Ministry of Health, Malaysia
12.00 – 12.30	Resveratrol Protection Against Estradiol-Induced Senescence in Immune Models Dr. Nurhanani Razali, Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University, and Kobe Pharmaceutical University, Japan	11.50 \| Food Poisoning Caused by Accidental Consumption of Toxic Plants Similar to Edible Plants in Japan Prof. Dr. Yoshito Kamijo, Saitama Medical University, Japan	Biological Susceptibility to Heavy Metal Toxicity. Are populations in Asia at greater risk? Dr. Indika Neluwa-Liyanage, Uni. Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka
12.30 – 13.00	Applying Adverse Outcome Pathways in Food-Related Chemical Risk Assessment Prof. Dr. Bette Meek, University of Ottawa, Canada	12.15 \| Food Poisoning Caused by Eating Coconut Crab Feeding on Toxic Plant in Japan Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kiyotaka Usui, Tohoku Uni. Graduate School of Medicine, Japan	Environmental and Human Exposure to Heavy Metal and PFAS in Malaysia: Emerging Risks and Regulatory Perspectives Dr. Yusmaidie Aziz, USM, Malaysia
		12.40 \| Bongkrekic Acid Food Poisoning Prof. Dr. Jou-Fang Deng, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taiwan ROC
13.00 – 14.00	LUNCH BREAK \| Conference Hall 2
	WORKSHOP 2 Beyond Nutrition: Understanding the Health Impacts of Reactive Food Chemicals Chair: Prof. Dr. Hiroshi Hasegawa, Kobe Pharmaceutical University, Japan	WORKSHOP 3 A Toxicological Perspective on MASLD: Environmental Causes, Impacts and Therapeutic Strategies Chair: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Han Kiat Ho, NUS, Singapore	WORKSHOP 4 Reproductive Toxicology in an Era of Environmental Change: Emerging Contaminants and Transgenerational Risks Chair: Dr. Vanitha Thurairasu, Ministry of Health, Malaysia
14.00 – 14.30	Effect of Electrophiles in Vegetables on the Toxicity of the Environmental Chemicals Dr. Yumi Abiko, Nagasaki University, Japan	In Vitro Study of Nanoplastics Exposure as a Potentiator of Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease Mr. Nicholas Ng, NUS, Singapore	From Ovary to Placenta: Molecular Mechanisms of Environmental Reproductive Toxicants Dr. Vanitha Thurairasu, Ministry of Health, Malaysia
14.30 – 15.00	Production of Antibodies Against 3,4-Dihydrocoumarin and Analysis of Protein Chemical Modifications Induced by This Compound Dr. Yasuhiro Shinkai, Tokyo University of Pharmacy and Life Sciences, Japan	Investigating the Biological Impact of Nanoplastics Exposure on the Liver using a Rodent Model Assoc. Prof. Dr. Han Kiat Ho, NUS, Singapore	Microplastics and Reproductive Health: Implications for Early Neurodevelopment and Mental Health Dr. Thao Thi Phuong Nguyen, VinUniversity, Vietnam
15.00 – 15.30	Histological and Molecular Effect of Alcohol-Induced Immunotoxicity Prof. Dr. Hiroshi Hasegawa, Kobe Pharmaceutical University, Japan	The Use of AI for Toxicological Assessment Assoc. Prof. Dr. David Leong, NUS, Singapore	Paternal Exposures, Sperm Quality and Transgenerational Reproductive Toxicity Dr. Indika Neluwa-Liyanage, Uni. Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka
15.30 – 16.45	PRESIDENTIAL ROUNDTABLE & AWARD CEREMONY \| Plenary Theatre
16.45 – 17.00	TEA BREAK \| Foyer

About ASIATOX 2026

Welcome to the 11th International Congress of the Asian Society of Toxicology (ASIATOX-XI), to be held for the first time in Malaysia from 3–6 August 2026 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. Featuring the theme “Advancements in Toxicology: Integrating Science, Sustainability, and Health,” ASIATOX-XI will bring together leading scientists, professionals, and industry experts to share the latest insights, research, and innovations in toxicology. Join us in vibrant Kuala Lumpur as we foster collaboration, exchange knowledge, and advance the field of toxicology towards a safer and more sustainable future.

Important Dates

ASIATOX-XI Important Dates

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December 1, 2025

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Deadline for Early Bird Registration

April 30, 2026

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Deadline for Regular Registration

July 1, 2026

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Main Event

ASIATOX-XI Congress

August 3 – 6, 2026

ASIATOX-XI Registration Fees

Categories	Early Bird Fees (paid by 30th April 2026)	Regular Fees
Local students (MySOT member)	MYR 750	MYR 950
Local students (non-MySOT member)	MYR 800	MYR 1,000
Local delegates (MySOT member)	MYR 1,000	MYR 1,200
Local delegates (non-MySOT member)	MYR 1,200	MYR 1,400
International students	USD 300	USD 350
International delegates	USD 600	USD 650

Enjoy 10% discount with group registration of 5 persons or more. (Payment for group registration must be made as a single unit.) Unlock greater savings by completing the payment by 30 April 2026 to be eligible for early bird registration fees.

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CEC PROGRAMME & GALA DINNER Fees

Categories	Local delegates	International delegates
CEC 1	MYR 400	USD 125
CEC 2	MYR 400	USD 125
GALA DINNER	MYR 300	USD 100

Congress Venue

The Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre is located in the heart of Malaysia’s capital, within the prestigious Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC) precinct. Overlooking the iconic PETRONAS Twin Towers and the lush 50-acre KLCC park, it offers a truly remarkable setting for international gatherings. With state-of-the-art facilities and seamless connectivity to hotels, shopping, dining, and cultural attractions, the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre is more than just a venue—it’s an experience. Delegates will benefit from convenient public transport access and the opportunity to explore the city’s vibrant heritage just steps away from the conference halls. All scientific sessions, including the opening and closing ceremonies, pre-conference workshops, continuing education courses, poster presentations and the exhibition, will take place at this venue.

Gala Dinner Venue

The Gala Dinner will be held at Impiana KLCC Hotel, a premier business and leisure hotel located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur. Strategically connected to the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre via a pedestrian bridge, the hotel offers unmatched convenience for delegates. Renowned for its warm hospitality and elegant ambience, Impiana KLCC Hotel offers the ideal setting for an evening of fine dining, networking, and celebration. The Gala Dinner will be one of the highlights of the congress, providing delegates with the perfect opportunity to unwind, connect, and share memorable moments together.