Global Conference on Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2026

Josh graduated from Penn State University and is currently a graduate medical student at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI). His research focuses on neuroprosthetics and patient rehabilitation, emphasizing return to function and quality of life. He is affiliated with RCSI and actively contributes to research in these areas. He is particularly interested in the integration of technology in rehabilitation medicine and its impact on patient outcomes.

Dr. Julia Wong is an Assistant Professor at the Singapore Institute of Technology. She is a Sociologist by training and her research interests lie in the fields of complementary therapies, client empowerment and trauma-informed care.

Dr. Johan graduated from Universitas Sriwijaya, medical school in 1998, and after his internship (housemanship) in 2000, he worked in a rural area for one year and was posted in the Army General Hospital as a medical officer thereafter, before getting his specialist training in the National University of Singapore. He completed his Master of Medicine and Master of Surgery in 2009, and continued his general surgical training in Singapore and passed his MRCP(UK) exam and MRCS exam. He obtained his fellowship in orthopedics and trauma (FRCS) in Glasgow in 2014. Besides his busy clinic schedule, he immersed himself in the research work that has been published in multiple journals. He has been granted multiple patents by Intellectual Property of Singapore (IPOS) for his enormous works in cellular and biologic therapy and he is still pursuing his passion in both clinical practice and research to this day.

Prof. Ron Shor is a researcher in the field of psychiatric rehabilitation. His research primarily focuses on services that promote the rehabilitation of individuals with mental illness, as well as studies about family caregivers of persons with mental illness.

Ms. Leung graduated with a BSc in Occupational Therapy and obtained a master’s degree in counseling. She has 28 years of extensive experience spanning pediatrics, adult care, and geriatrics across hospital, private, and NGO sectors. Currently, she serves as a Senior Occupational Therapist in Rehabilitation Services at The Salvation Army. She is responsible for planning and promoting innovative clinical techniques, driving service development and enhancing care delivery to meet evolving community needs. She also has a keen interest in conducting studies to evaluate service quality and ensuring continuous improvement in therapeutic offerings.