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18th Asian Society of Conservation Medicine
Conference 2025
From Forest to Ocean:
Comprehensive Conservation Medicine in Asia
Registration and abstract submission process
The ASCM committee does not guarantee that all submitted abstracts will be accepted or that the acceptance process can be completed within the "early bird" period.
FEES
Registration Early Bird
(until 30/08/25)
Local and International - RM 750
Low-income countries- RM 550
Local and International students- RM 550
Low-income countries students- RM 450
Advance Reptile Clinical Technique Workshop RM 1500
Marine Mammals Post-mortem RM 650
Registration Regular
(from 31/08/25)
Local and International- RM 900
Low-income countries- RM 700
Local and International students- RM 650
Low-income countries students- RM 550
Advance Reptile Clinical Technique Workshop RM 1800
Marine Mammals Post-mortem RM 850
Other Fees
WOAH Disease surveillance in wildlife to Protect Biodiversity - Free of Charge
Field Trip overnight stay - Dabong Excursion (2 days – 1 night: Malaysian RM610/person, Others: RM 640/person)
Call for Abstracts
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Abstract submission until the 30th of August 2025
Abstract acceptance notification by mid-September 2025
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Guidelines for abstract submission:
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Only ONE (1) abstract is allowed for oral presentation for each registered participant.
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Poster presentation is restricted to TWO (2) for each registered participant.
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Format:
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Submit a single paragraph of no more than 300 words without references, tables, graphic images, or diagrams.
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The abstract should include the objectives of the work, materials and methods, results, and discussion; a conclusion is optional but recommended.
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The title should reflect the content, and the abstract must adhere to the theme of the conference, i.e. conservation medicine.
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Also, the abstract submitted must comply with research ethics.
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The abstract should not include acknowledgment. If you must mention the grants, they should be listed as briefly as possible. ​
Time & Locations​
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WORKSHOPS
12-13 October 2025
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Universiti Malaysia Kelantan Pengkalan Chepa 16100 Kota Bharu, Kelantan, MALAYSIA
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Icebreaker
13 October 2025​​
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MAIN CONFERENCE
14-16 October 2025
Grand Riverview Hotel. 151, Jalan Post Office Lama, 15000 Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia.
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Gala dinner
14 October 2025
Grand Riverview Hotel. 151, Jalan Post Office Lama, 15000 Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia.
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POST-CONFERENCE ACTIVITY
17-18 October 2025
Dabong excursion (overnight)*
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*Attractions & activities include birding, water tubing, hiking sunrise (Baha Camp), caving exploration (4 caves), waterfall excursion, and Stong Park.
Packing check list: hiking boots, light, breathable clothing for daytime heat, a light jacket/wind breaker/long sleeves may be useful in the evenings or early mornings, rain gear is recommended, change of clothes for water activities.
Fees include transportation from Kota Bharu to Dabong (return hotel to train station, train rides), and between sites in Dabong, 1 night accommodation, nature guide, entrance fee, 1 breakfast, 2 lunches, 1 dinner & mineral water.
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** PLEASE NOTE, the trip will end on 18/10 late evening. If you have to fly out from Kota Bharu, it will have to be done on 19/10. Please make any arrangement to spend a night (18/10) in KB. Earlier departure will incur extra costs.
Workshops
