Toxinology Education Resources & Development

TOXED SDN. BHD. 202501003281 (1604694-X)

1. Introduction

• Name of the Organization: Toxinology Education Resources and Development (TOXED) Sdn. Bhd.
• Date of Establishment: 21 January 2025
• Purpose Statement: To advance education, research, and development in toxinology, promoting awareness and effective management of venomous and poisonous organisms.
• Motto: Collaborate, Educate, Innovate

2. Mission Statement

• To provide comprehensive educational resources on toxinology.
• To support research and collaboration within the field of toxinology.
• To enhance global capacity for understanding and managing envenomation and poisonings.

3. Vision

A world where collaborations, education and innovation mitigate the risks posed by venomous and poisonous organisms.

4. Objectives

• Develop and distribute high-quality educational materials/programs/innovations on toxinology.
• Facilitate and organize training workshops, symposia, and conferences.
• Support interdisciplinary research in toxinology and related fields.
• Collaborate with healthcare, academic, and industrial partners to advance knowledge.
• Advocate for policies promoting toxinology education, research and healthcare accessibility.

5. Core Values

Integrity, innovation, collaboration, accessibility, evidence-based and excellence in education.

6. Scope of Activities

• Curriculum development for toxinology education.
• Publication of research, peer-reviewed resources, infographics, and digital tools.
• Establishment of training and certification programs.
• Organization of public awareness campaigns.
• Collaboration with universities, NGOs, related institutions and health organizations.

7. Governance

• Board of Directors:
  • Ms. Siti Nurain Binti Mohd Nor
  • Mr. Muhammad Khaidir Arif Bin Chek Mat@Chemat
• Executive Team:
  • Finance: Dr Loong Shi Yong
  • Operations: Ms. Siti Nurain Binti Mohd Nor
  • Marketing & Logistics: Mr. Muhammad Khaidir Arif Bin Chek Mat@Chemat
• Advisory Council:
  • Prof Madya Dr Ahmad Khaldun Bin Ismail
  • Dr Ruth Sabrina Binti Safferi
  • Dr Zainalabidin Bin Mohamad@Ismail

8. Funding and Financial Management

• Sources: Grants, partnerships, sponsorships, product sales, and training fees.
• Principles: Commitment to transparency and accountability in financial dealings.

9. Legal Structure

• Registration as a nonprofit/for-profit entity, depending on the business model.
• Compliance with local and international regulations.

10. Anticipated Deliverables

• Educational programs and tools.
• A digital repository for toxinology resources:
  • TOXED/RECS Website
  • Facebook
  • YouTube
• Conferences, courses, seminars and workshops.
• TOXED Talk (online program) (2/yr)
• First Aid Course for Snakebites (FACS) (4/yr)
• Safe Handling of Snakes Program (SHSP) (2/yr)
• Marine Envenoming & Poisoning (MEP) (1/yr)
• Snakebite Envenomation Management (SEM) (1/yr)
• ASEAN Marine animals & Snakes Envenoming (& Poisoning) Management (AMSEM) (every 2 years)
• Clinical Toxinology Educational Program (CTEP) (post AMSEM)
• ASEAN Clinical Toxinology (ACT) Conference (every 2 years)
• TOXED International Symposium & Workshop on Teleconsultation in Clinical Toxinology (1/yr)
• Preconference workshops related to Clinical Toxinology (per demand/invitation)