SIT-SCU International Research Conference 2026
SIT-SCU International Research Conference 2026
Welcome Message from Chair of SIRC2026
Cheryl Lian (SIT), PhD.,
Chair, SIT-SCU International Research Conference 2026
Dear Colleagues and Participants,
It is my great pleasure to welcome you to the 1st jointly co-organised Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) & Seirei Christopher University (SCU) International Research Conference 2026 (SIRC 2026), in lieu of the 8th Seirei International Research Conference. This online conference continues to serve as a vital platform for the cross-cultural exchange of knowledge, the cultivation of new ideas, and the strengthening of academic partnerships across healthcare disciplines and institutions globally.
SIRC 2026 will foster a dynamic, transnational community where early-career researchers, seasoned academics, healthcare practitioners, and students across various healthcare disciplines gather to inspire and learn from one another through formal presentations. This virtual convergence of minds will not only potentially encourage future institutional collaborations but also lead to applied research endeavors and sustained partnerships. This conference also aims to nurture the next generation of healthcare professionals and researchers by sharing various healthcare perspectives to better advance healthcare provision and delivery.
On behalf of the SIT-SCU organizing committee, I extend my heartfelt thanks to all participants. May the SIRC 2026 be a rewarding and enriching experience for all.
With warm regards,
Cheryl Lian, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Health and Social Sciences Cluster, Singapore Institute of Technology
Chair, SIT–SCU International Research Conference 2026
It is my great pleasure to welcome you to the 1st jointly co-organised Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) & Seirei Christopher University (SCU) International Research Conference 2026 (SIRC 2026), in lieu of the 8th Seirei International Research Conference. This online conference continues to serve as a vital platform for the cross-cultural exchange of knowledge, the cultivation of new ideas, and the strengthening of academic partnerships across healthcare disciplines and institutions globally.
SIRC 2026 will foster a dynamic, transnational community where early-career researchers, seasoned academics, healthcare practitioners, and students across various healthcare disciplines gather to inspire and learn from one another through formal presentations. This virtual convergence of minds will not only potentially encourage future institutional collaborations but also lead to applied research endeavors and sustained partnerships. This conference also aims to nurture the next generation of healthcare professionals and researchers by sharing various healthcare perspectives to better advance healthcare provision and delivery.
On behalf of the SIT-SCU organizing committee, I extend my heartfelt thanks to all participants. May the SIRC 2026 be a rewarding and enriching experience for all.
With warm regards,
Cheryl Lian, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Health and Social Sciences Cluster, Singapore Institute of Technology
Chair, SIT–SCU International Research Conference 2026
Message form SCU
Isamu Shibamoto(SCU), Ph.D.
Head, SCU International Research Committee
Coming Soon
Dear Partners, Participants, Students, and Friends,
We hope that the SIT-SCU International Research Conference (SIRC2026)will bring wisdom to many of you.
Sincerely,
Isamu Shibamoto(SCU), Ph.D.
Head, SCU International Research Committee
Dear Partners, Participants, Students, and Friends,
We hope that the SIT-SCU International Research Conference (SIRC2026)will bring wisdom to many of you.
Sincerely,
Isamu Shibamoto(SCU), Ph.D.
Head, SCU International Research Committee
Conference Overview
Objective
SIRC2026, jointly organized by Singapore Institute of Technology and Seirei Christopher University, aims to provide a platform for universities to showcase their research and clinical activities, fostering future joint research, international collaborations, and cross-cultural connections.
Dates
Monday, March 2 - Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Venue
SIRC2026 will be held in a virtual venue (Zoom meeting).
Fees
Free
Presentations
Theme
The Global Landscape of Healthcare Practice and Research
Topics
We are accepting presentations on a wide range of topics related to healthcare, medical care, social welfare, and education such as:
1. Healthy Aging
2. Mental Health and Well-being
3. Chronic Disease Management
4. Digital Health
5. Rehabilitation Science
We also welcome presentations that are not yet in the form of research, such as introduction of activities at work, university introductions, future research initiatives, and undergraduate seminar activities.
1. Healthy Aging
2. Mental Health and Well-being
3. Chronic Disease Management
4. Digital Health
5. Rehabilitation Science
We also welcome presentations that are not yet in the form of research, such as introduction of activities at work, university introductions, future research initiatives, and undergraduate seminar activities.
Presentation Format
Oral presentations will be conducted in Zoom meeting.
Poster presentations will be hosted online.
English will be the language of communication for all presentations.
Please be aware that presentations done online will apply to public transmission under copyright law. Therefore, slides and posters must be free of copyright issues. Please be informed that attendees are strictly prohibited from sharing recordings and images of materials associated with poster and oral presentations.
Poster presentations will be hosted online.
English will be the language of communication for all presentations.
Please be aware that presentations done online will apply to public transmission under copyright law. Therefore, slides and posters must be free of copyright issues. Please be informed that attendees are strictly prohibited from sharing recordings and images of materials associated with poster and oral presentations.
■ Guideline for Oral Presentation
・ Zoom meeting will be used for oral presentations. Please install Zoom application in advance.
・ PowerPoint should be used for presentation, with no restriction on the number of slides.
・ Presentation should be 20 minutes long, with approx. 15 minutes for presentation and 5 minutes for questions/discussions.
・ Slide should be in Microsoft PowerPoint 2016.
・ PowerPoint should be used for presentation, with no restriction on the number of slides.
・ Presentation should be 20 minutes long, with approx. 15 minutes for presentation and 5 minutes for questions/discussions.
・ Slide should be in Microsoft PowerPoint 2016.
■ Guideline for Poster Presentation
・ Posters will be listed on a web page throughout the conference period, and visitors have free access to each poster.
・ Please refer below for the format and guideline.
・ Please refer below for the format and guideline.
Registration and Call for Papers
Please fill in the abstract form below and upload it on the registration site.
Registration Deadline
Friday, December 5.
Abstract Screening and Notification of the Results
The SIRC Secretariat is responsible for selecting abstracts and deciding the date and time of presentations. If you have a preferred day and time, please let us know through the registration form. The notification of result will be sent to the registered email address, so please fill out correctly. We will get back to you in approximately 14 days.
Program (tentative)
Monday, March 2, 2026 | ||
Time | Room1 | Room2 |
10:00-10:30 (SGT) | Opening | |
10:30-11:30 (SGT) | Oral Presentation① | Oral Presentation② |
11:30-11:45 (SGT) | Break | Break |
11:45-12:45 (SGT) | Oral Presentation③ | |
12:45-13:00 (SGT) | Break | |
13:00-14:00 (SGT) | Oral Presentation④ | Student Session (~14:20) |
14:00-14:10 (SGT) | Break | Break |
14:10-15:10 (SGT) | Oral Presentation⑤ | |
15:10-15:20 (SGT) | Break | |
15:20-16:20 (SGT) | Oral Presentation⑥ | Oral Presentation⑦ |
16:20-16:30 (SGT) | Break | Break |
16:30-17:30 (SGT) | Oral Presentation⑧ | Oral Presentation⑨ |
Tuesday, March 3, 2026 | ||
Time | Room1 | Room2 |
9:00-10:00 (SGT) | Oral Presentation⑩ | Oral Presentation⑪ |
10:00-10:10 (SGT) | Break | Break |
10:10-11:10 (SGT) | Oral Presentation⑫ | Oral Presentation⑬ |
11:10-11:30 (SGT) | Break | Break |
11:30-12:30 (SGT) | Oral Presentation⑭ | 12:00-13:55 Global Partners Summit |
12:30-12:40 (SGT) | Break | |
12:40-13:40 (SGT) | Oral Presentation⑮ | |
13:40-13:50 (SGT) | Break | |
13:50-14:50 (SGT) | Oral Presentation⑯ | |
14:50-15:00 (SGT) | Break | Break |
15:00-16:00 (SGT) | Oral Presentation⑰ | Oral Presentation⑱ |
16:10-16:30 (SGT) | Closing |
The members of the SIT-SCU organising committee
[Singapore Institute of Technology]
Guo Tong, BSc, PGCert
Shawn Soh, PhD
Andy Lee, PhD
Eugene Teoh, PhD
Cheryl Lian, PhD
[Seirei Christopher University]
Isamu Shibamoto, PhD
Shigehiro Ohara, PhD
Guo Tong, BSc, PGCert
Shawn Soh, PhD
Andy Lee, PhD
Eugene Teoh, PhD
Cheryl Lian, PhD
[Seirei Christopher University]
Isamu Shibamoto, PhD
Shigehiro Ohara, PhD