27/09/2026
On 26 September 2026, BRAC University Pharma Society (BUPS) had the opportunity to attend IHH Healthcare Awareness 2026, facilitated by Student Life, BRAC University, in collaboration with IHH Healthcare Singapore, at Six Seasons Hotel.
The programme was attended by Professor Syed Ferhat Anwar, PhD, Vice-Chancellor of BRAC University, and Dr. David Dowland, Registrar and Controller of Examinations, Chairperson of School of Pharmacy, Dr. Sharmind Neelotpol, alongside students from Pharmacy, Biotechnology, Microbiology, and other life-science disciplines.
We learned from Dr. Richard Quek, Senior Consultant Medical Oncologist at Parkway Cancer Centre, Singapore, about cancer wellness, warning signs, and screening, and from Dr. Vincent Ng Yew Poh, Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon at Mount Elizabeth Hospitals, Singapore, about headaches and important red flags.
The programme also featured an open Q&A and discussion, project showcase, interactive game session, and lunch, providing opportunities to engage with the speakers and fellow students.
BUPS is grateful to Student Life, BRAC University, and IHH Healthcare Singapore for the opportunity to learn directly from healthcare specialists and gain perspectives beyond the classroom.