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Integrating Traditional Medicines with Modern Healthcare
In some quarters, ancient healing practices are/can be combined with contemporary medical approaches to enhance patient care. This fusion aims to offer a holistic treatment experience, while respecting cultural practices while utilizing evidence-based medicine in terms of standard safety and efficacy assessment.
By acknowledging the strengths of both traditional and modern systems, healthcare providers have the potential opportunity to create more personalized, effective and treatment plans that address the physical, mental, and spiritual needs of patients in a safe and demonstrated manner. This approach promotes a comprehensive understanding of health, bridging the gap between past wisdom and present innovations.
What you will learn at the session:
- The benefits and challenges of integrating traditional medicine with modern healthcare practices.
- How to effectively incorporate traditional healing methods into contemporary medical treatments.
- The role of modern pharmaceutical safety and regulatory practices in the review and assessment of traditional medicines.
Meet our BOLD Speakers
We gathered our BOLD Awards pioneers in Healthcare and Innovation
Dr. Blaine Phillips is the General Manager at Vectura Fertin Pharma Laboratories, a preclinical research and development facility. With over 20 years of research experience across four continents, Dr. Phillips has a diverse background in cancer invasion and metastasis, stem cell biology, and diabetes.Since joining Vectura Fertin Pharma in 2010, he has progressed from a senior scientist and acting study director, leading GLP-compliant preclinical safety assessment studies, to team lead and managerial roles. His expertise includes aerosol sciences, preclinical safety assessment, and toxicology.
General Manager
Epi is the Founder & CEO of Crowdsourcing Week, a global platform that is uniting thought leadership on the crowd economy. He is one of the pioneers in the crowdsourcing ad space. Through his work and mission with CSW, Epi has transformed cities, communities and brands across the world.
Founder & CEO
Na Yi Ting is the founder of Yi TCM Clinic, integrating Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) with modern medical approaches to enhance her patients' health and wellbeing. She holds a Master's in TCM from Liaoning University, a Bachelor's in TCM from Beijing University, and a Bachelor's in Biomedical Science from Nanyang Technological University.At Yi TCM Clinic, Na specializes in fertility enhancement, particularly supporting in-vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments with acupuncture, herbal medicine, and other TCM practices. As a registered practitioner with the TCM Practitioner's Board of Singapore, she is committed to providing safe, evidence-based treatments that combine the strengths of both medical traditions for optimal patient care.
Co-Founder & Chief Physician
Wenhao joined Vectura Fertin Pharma Laboratories (VFPL) in 2016 and leads the In Vivo Study Operations team, overseeing pharmacological and toxicological studies to evaluate the efficacy and toxicity of candidate drugs and medical products.Previously, he worked at Takeda and GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), contributing to early drug discovery and the development of drug candidates. Wenhao holds a PhD in Neuroscience and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Toxicology (DABT).
A. Prof. Dr. Lim Ren Jye is the Medical Director and Consultant Integrative Medicine Physician at
Sunway TCM Centre, part of the Sunway Healthcare Group. With a robust background in both
Western and Traditional Chinese Medicine, he holds an MBBS from IMU, a Master’s in Integrative
Medicine from Shanghai University of TCM, and a PhD from Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine.
Dr. Lim is an expert in integrative oncology, recognized for his pioneering work in TCM cancer
treatment. A dedicated educator, he teaches at multiple universities and serves in influential roles,
including Deputy Chair of the Palliative Technical Committee at the World Federation of Chinese
Medicine Societies. His work spans clinical practice, research, and public health education, with a
strong presence in Malaysian media as a medical expert and columnist.
Medical Director
