Faculty
Dr Ahmad Rithauddin Mohamed
Dr Ahmad Rithauddin Mohamed
Paediatric NeurologistDr Ahmad Rithauddin Mohamed is a paediatric neurologist working at the Hospital Tunku Azizah Kuala Lumpur. He obtained his medical degree from University College London in 1997 and membership of Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (UK) in 2003. He received his training in paediatric neurology and epilepsy at Hospital Kuala Lumpur and the Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne. He now heads the paediatric neurology unit in Hospital Tunku Azizah Kuala Lumpur and is actively involved in training and research.
Dr Ahmad Shahir Mawardi
Dr Ahmad Shahir Mawardi
Consultant NeurologistHe graduated from UKM in 2004. He completed Master in Internal Medicine from the same university in 2012 before pursuing his neurology training under Ministry of Health Malaysia. He had his clinical attachment done in James Cook University Hospital and Newcastle Hospital, UK during his training. He is current secretary for Malaysian Society Neurosiences and Treasurer for Malaysia Movement Disorder Council.
Assoc Prof Dr Cheah Pike See
Assoc Prof Dr Cheah Pike See
Associate Professor and Head of Department of Human Anatomy UPMAssoc. Prof. Cheah is currently the Head, Department of Human Anatomy, UPM. She is leading the NeuroBiology and Genetics Group in UPM, focusing on neurodevelopmental disorders.
Dr Chee Ming Teh
Dr Chee Ming Teh
Consultant Paediatrician and Paediatric NeurologistDr. Teh Chee Ming is currently working as consultant paediatrician and paediatric neurologist in Hospital Pulau Pinang. He is also the adjunct paediatric lecturer for RCSI & UCD Malaysia Campus (RUMC). He graduated from University of Malaya as the best student in 2001. He had his paediatric neurology training in The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), University of Toronto, Canada in 2011. His major research interests are paediatric stroke and viral associated encephalopathy & encephalitis in children. He is the co-investigator for International Paediatric Stroke Study (IPSS) and founding member for International Paediatric Stroke Organization (IPSO).
Dr Chern Phei Ming
Dr Chern Phei Ming
Rehabilitation Medicine SpecialistDr. Chern Phei Ming is a medical graduate from University of Malaya, Malaysia and trained in the specialty field of Rehabilitation Medicine at the same university. She pursued her fellowship in paediatric rehabilitation at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital Adelaide, Australia. She has been practicing as rehabilitation medicine specialist since year 2004 and currently served as Consultant Rehabilitation Physician, Head of Paediatric Rehabilitation Unit and Head of Clinical Research Centre at Hospital Rehabilitasi Cheras, Malaysia. Dr Chern’s interests are in cerebral palsy, spasticity management (intramuscular botulinum toxin injection, intrathecal baclofen pump therapy), gait analysis, and prosthetic & orthotic management in children.
Assoc Prof Dr Ching Soong Khoo
Assoc Prof Dr Ching Soong Khoo
Associate Professor and Consultant NeurologistChing Soong Khoo is an associate professor and consultant neurologist at the Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (The National University of Malaysia). He is a Fellow of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of Edinburgh, Glasgow and Ireland. He is also a Fellow of the European Board of Neurology. Dr. Khoo currently serves as Honorary Treasurer of the Malaysian Society of Neurosciences and Epilepsy Council. He is a leader of the Conferences Task Force of the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE)-Young Epilepsy Section (YES). He is also a member of the Communications Strategy, Emergency Treatment, Prioritization and ILAE Care Pathways Task Forces of the ILAE.
Dr Chung Khian Yew
Dr Chung Khian Yew
Rehabilitation PhysicianDr. Yew Chung Khian obtained his M.D. from Russia, and MRehabMed from UM, Malaysia, and furthered his study with an MBA in Healthcare Management at UTM. His certifications include CMIA from NIOSH and CDMP from NIDMAR, Canada.
Dr Gaik Siew Ch'ng
Dr Gaik Siew Ch'ng
Consultant Clinical Geneticist and PaediatricianDr Ch’ng Gaik Siew is a consultant clinical geneticist and paediatrician and currently heads the Department of Genetics, Penang Hospital; which serves as the northern regional referral centre for inherited metabolic disorders and genetic disorders in Malaysia. Dr Ch’ng obtained her medical degree from UKM (National University of Malaysia) and the United Kingdom postgraduate qualification in Paediatrics (MRCPCH, UK). She went on to complete the Clinical Genetics Fellowship programme and spent the last year of training at the Institute of Human Genetics, International Centre for Life, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK. Dr Ch’ng has an active involvement in continuing medical education, professional development and research in genetics and rare disorders. She serves as a resource of information to health care professionals on genetic and rare disorders through the role as care coordinator in management of complicated multisystemic genetic disorders, in addition to rendering professional advice to patient advocacy groups. Dr Ch’ng has keen interest in mindfulness-based therapies (eg. Mindful Self-Compassion, Mindful-Gym) and their clinical application in supporting caregivers and patients with life-limiting genetic disorders.
Dr Harminder Kaur Karnail Singh
Dr Harminder Kaur Karnail Singh
Paediatric NeurologistDr Harminder obtained her MBBS (University Malaya) in 2005, followed by MRCPCH in 2011. She completed her Fellowship in Developmental Paediatrics (Malaysia & Singapore) in 2023 and is currently based in HTAR Klang.
Assist Prof Dr Hei Man Kim Chow
Assist Prof Dr Hei Man Kim Chow
Assistant ProfessorDr. Kim Hei-Man Chow is an Assistant Professor in the School of Life Sciences at CUHK. She received her graduate training at the University of Hong Kong, pursued postdoctoral training at Cornell University, and later held a research assistant professorship at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology under the supervision of Prof. Karl Herrup. Dr. Chow has been honoured with multiple international fellowships, including the US National Academy of Medicine International Health Policy Fellowship, US Alzheimer's Association Research Fellowship, World Economic Forum Global Future Council Fellowship, and China NSFC Excellent Young Scientist Fund. The Chow Lab is a basic neuroscience research laboratory focused on investigating metabolic-related mechanisms that underlie brain cell aging and diseases. Specifically, the lab has an interest on studying the linkage between metabolic status of the peripheral body, the endocrine system, and the central brain metabolism, and how aberration of such may increase the risks of dementia and Alzheimer's disease.
Dr Hock Sin Heng
Dr Hock Sin Heng
Consultant Paediatrician and Paediatric NeurologistDr Hock Sin Heng is currently holding the post of consultant Paediatrician and Paediatric Neurologist at Sabah Women and Children Hospital, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. He graduated from Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya in 1997. He has his paediatric Neurology training in Penang Hospital and Kuala Lumpur Hospital, and Fellowship in Paediatric Neuro-inflammation in Evelina Children Hospital London (2016-2020).
Prof Dr Hui Jan Tan
Prof Dr Hui Jan Tan
Senior Consultant NeurologistTan Hui Jan heads the Neurology Unit at UKM and is involved in teaching activities, research, and clinical work. Her research in the field of epilepsy has gained recognition from both local and international communities with published work in neurology journals.
Dato Dr Hussain Imam Muhammad Ismail
Dato Dr Hussain Imam Muhammad Ismail
Professor and Head, Department of PaediatricsProf Dato' Hussain Imam bin Hj Muhammad Ismail is a distinguished paediatric neurologist with extensive experience in healthcare and academia. He has held key positions in various hospitals, contributed significantly to medical education, and currently serves as Professor and Head of Paediatrics at RCSI UCD Malaysia Campus.
Dr Isykasymar Itam
Dr Isykasymar Itam
Consultant Emergency PhysicianDr Iskasymar is a Consultant Emergency Physician at Hospital Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (HSAAS), UPM. He is actively involved in making RESQ (Regional Emergency Stroke Quick Response) as niche service for hyperacute stroke care in HSAAS.
Dr Jie Ping Schee
Dr Jie Ping Schee
Medical lecturer, Consultant Physician, and Neurology FellowMedical lecturer, Consultant Physician, and Neurology Fellow actively engaged in the running of acute stroke service providing emergency thrombolysis and endovascular thrombectomy 24/7 in the University of Malaya Medical Centre, a comprehensive stroke centre
Assoc Prof Dr Jo Aan Goon
Assoc Prof Dr Jo Aan Goon
Head of Department of Biochemistry UKMAssociate Professor Dr. Goon Jo Aan serves as the Head of the Department of Biochemistry at the Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM). Holding a PhD in Biochemistry from UKM since 2007, she has remained dedicated to her alma mater, earning promotion to Associate Professor in 2016. Her research focuses on utilizing antioxidants as supplements to mitigate age-related disorders, with a particular interest in investigating molecular mechanisms using Caenorhabditis elegans as a model organism. Over her 17 years at UKM, she has spearheaded numerous government-funded grants, including Fundamental Research Grants, Exploratory Research Grants, Sciencefund, and Research University Grants, in addition to securing substantial international and industrial sponsorships totaling over RM5 million. With a robust publication record exceeding 50 articles, she is a recognized authority in her field. Dr. Goon is also a life member of the Malaysian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and serves as Editor of the International Journal of Biochemistry & Physiology. Furthermore, she actively contributes to UKM by reviewing grant applications, showcasing her commitment to advancing research excellence.
Prof Dr Jong-Ling Fuh
Prof Dr Jong-Ling Fuh
Consultant NeurologistDr. Jong-Ling Fuh is the vice director of Neurological Institution at Taipei Veterans General Hospital and Professor at National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University. Additionally, she is a fellow of the American Academy of Neurology. From 2020 to 2023, Dr. Fuh was listed among Stanford University's Top 2% Scientists. She is currently a board member of the Asian Society against Dementia Congress
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Prof Dr Karen Yen-Ching Chen
Prof Dr Karen Yen-Ching Chen
Professor, Public HealthProfessor Yen-Ching Karen Chen, from National Taiwan University, initiated the Taiwan Initiative for Geriatric Epidemiological Research (TIGER) in 2011, enrolling non-demented older adults (N=1,236) and conducting biennial follow-ups to gather multidisciplinary data.
Asst Prof Dr Kensuke Ikenaka
Asst Prof Dr Kensuke Ikenaka
Clinical NeurologistAs a clinical neurologist, Dr. Ikenaka has trained for 15 years and possesses a neurology specialist certification. His main clinical field is device-aided therapy for Parkinson's disease, especially that with LCIG. More recently, He has participated in the clinical trial of the ABBV-951, a continuous subcutaneous infusion of phos-levodopa/ phos-carbidopa drug, and worked as a global advisory board to discuss the best utilization of this device for PD patients. Through those experiences, he has developed a strong interest in the pathomechanisms of motor complications, especially dyskinesia, and managing the complication by adjusting the drug. For clinical and biomarker research, he has been working to develop a biomarker to detect alpha-synuclein aggregates in the biosamples using the RT-QUIC system and trying to diagnose PD and MSA by monitoring the polymorphisms of the amplified aSyn aggregates from the patients. Also, as a neuroscientist, he has published more than 40 manuscripts targeting Parkinson's disease and ALS pathomechanisms. His recent interest is to uncover the mechanisms that impart the polymorphisms of the aSyn aggregates. We found that the environmental factor during the fibril formation affects the conformational states of aSyn monomer and leads to the different final products of the fibrils.
Prof Dr Kheang Seang Lim
Prof Dr Kheang Seang Lim
Professor of Neurology and Consultant NeurologistProfessor Dr. Lim Kheng Seang, a University of Malaya (Malaysia) graduate in 1999 with MRCP (UK), is a Professor of Neurology in the Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, and a Consultant Neurologist specializing in epilepsy at the University of Malaya Medical Centre
Dr Lay Tin Tan
Dr Lay Tin Tan
Paediatric SpecialistDr Tan Lay Tin was gazetted as MOH paediatric specialist since 2016. She studied medicine in University of Malaya, granted with the scholarship from Lee Yan Lian Foundation. In 2015, she obtained the membership from Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, United Kingdom. Subsequently, she ventured into the fellowship training of General Paediatric and Child Health from 2019-2022, with special interest in paediatric neurodisability, receiving training in Hospital Pulau Pinang, Hospital Tunku Azizah Kuala Lumpur, Hospital Rehabilitation Cheras and Hospital Manjung. She also enrolled her training in Diploma of Paediatric Neurodisability under NHS, Sheffield UK. She is the member of Malaysia Paediatric Association, Malaysian Neuroscience Society. She has won best poster rewards in 2007, 2015, 2016 in national conference; full travelling fellowship award from the Ministry of Foreign Affair Singapore And St Jude Viva Foundation for Children with Cancer, in 2009; and few first and second prizes in clinical audit Hospital Seberang Jaya and Hospital Pulau Pinang from year 2016-2018. She also involved in various researches as primary or co-investigator. She is currently working as General Paediatrician and GPCH specialist at Hospital Pulau Pinang. She completed training in Diploma of paediatric neurodisability, NHS (Sheffield, UK) and works with children with neurodisability, providing comprehensive care, together with multidisciplinary team in various combined clinic.
Dr Lin Kooi Ong
Dr Lin Kooi Ong
Senior LecturerDr Lin Kooi is a Senior Lecturer in Biomedical Science and Medical Sciences Discipline Team Leader within School of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Southern Queensland, Australia. Dr Ong is an emerging mid-career researcher in the field of translational stroke recovery research and leads the Translational Neurorecovery Laboratory. Dr Ong's multidisciplinary research focuses on understanding the pathophysiology of post-stroke cognitive impairment and secondary neurodegeneration, as well as development of therapeutic targets for brain recovery. He also works in stress management programs and biomarkers.
Prof Dr Ming-Chyi Pai
Prof Dr Ming-Chyi Pai
Director of Alzheimer Disease Research CenterProfessor Ming-Chyi Pai is the director of Alzheimer Disease Research Center at National Cheng Kung University Hospital, Tainan, Taiwan and the president of Zeelandia Dementia Association. He developed questionnaire, device and APP to detect spatial navigation impairment in people with cognitive decline and to reduce the incidents of getting lost and missing.
Dr Mohd Shafiee Ismail
Dr Mohd Shafiee Ismail
Director of Family Health Development Division, MOHDr. Mohd Shafiee Bin Ismail is a Director of Family Health Development Division, Ministry of Health since 24 Mac 2023. Prior to that, he was appointed as the Director of Hospital Tuanku Fauziah in 2021 and the Deputy State Health Director (Public Health), Perlis State Health Department in 2020. His area of expertise is in public health. Received M.D from Vrije Universiteit Brussels, Belgium in 1992 and completed his Masters in Epidemiology (Public Health) from College of Public Health, University of the Philippines, Manila in 1999. Had a very long working experience in Family Health Development Division, Ministry of Health, Malaysia. He has been actively involved in policy planning and development, monitoring and analysis for family health programme especially in primary care service delivery. With his vast experience and knowledge in primary health care, he has continuously engaged in strategic management, providing guidance and technical input on matters related to primary health care at national and international level. His published works were mostly related to primary health care delivery reform and primary health care health service assessment and performance. Had also conducted several collaborative research projects with international partners such as Joint Learning Network for UHC under R4D USA, WHO and Harvard School of Public Health.
Dr Muhamad Azamin Anuar
Dr Muhamad Azamin Anuar
Clinical LecturerDr Muhamad Azamin Anuar is currently a clinical lecturer at International Islamic University Malaysia. He completed his undergraduate and paediatric training in the UK. He obtained an MRCPCH and Post-graduate Diploma in Child Health before joining IIUM in 2018. He also completed 3-year fellowship in paediatric neurology and spent one year at the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital to advance his interest in paediatric neuromuscular.
Dr Nabilah Abdul Rahman
Dr Nabilah Abdul Rahman
Rehabilitation Medicine SpecialistDR NABILAH RAHMAN, Rehabilitation Medicine Specialist at Hospital Seberang Jaya, attained Basic Medical Degree (MBBS) from International Islamic University Malaysia, and Master Degree in Rehabilitation Medicine (MREHABMED) from University Malaya. Completed her AOI training in Neurorehabilitation at Germany (2022). Her interest is in Stroke and Neuromuscular Rehabilitation.
Mr Ng Swee Guan
Mr Ng Swee Guan
Senior Educational AudiologistNg Swee Guan is a Senior Educational Audiologist at the Special Education Division, Ministry of Education since 2007. Upon obtaining his Diploma in Education in 1993, he started his career as an English and Malay Language teacher. In 2002, he obtained his Bachelor ofEducation from USM and later on completed his Master of Audiology( M.Aud Clinical) from Flinders University. South Australia (2007). Besides his active involvement in hearing awareness and screening program under the MOE Outreach programin in Malaysia, her also has extensiveexperience working with South Australia Goverment providing hearing healthcare services mainly for children,
Dr Nor Amelia Mohd Fauzi
Dr Nor Amelia Mohd Fauzi
Consultant Neurologist & Physician, Senior Clinical LecturerDr. Nor Amelia Mohd Fauzi is a Consultant Neurologist & Physician, and a senior clinical lecturer from Hospital Al-Sultan Abdullah Universiti Teknologi MARA. She is an expert in Movement Disorders and holds dual-fellowships training in Movement Disorders & Epilepsy from the world-renowned Queen Square National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery & Chalfont Centre for Epilepsy, London, UK. She is a member of Malaysia Movement Disorders Council. She serves as the expert Advisor for Tourette Association of Malaysia, as well as the Institute Pharmacogenomic Integrative (iPROMISE) UiTM. She is also a Fellow of the European Board of Neurology (FEBN). She has a keen interest in research and has published many articles in high-impact journals.
Assoc Prof Dr Norazlin Kamal Nor
Assoc Prof Dr Norazlin Kamal Nor
Associate Professor and Senior LecturerAssoc Prof Dr Norazlin Kamal Nor is an Associate Professor and Senior Lecturer in Department of Paediatrics, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Faculty. She got her Doctorate in Genetic Epidemiology from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, USA.
Assoc Prof Dr Nor Haizura Abd Rani
Assoc Prof Dr Nor Haizura Abd Rani
Consultant NeuropathologistAssoc Prof. Dr Nor Haizura is a Consultant Neuropathologist and Lecturer at University Malaysia Sabah trained in Neuropathology including neuromuscular and peripheral nerves in The Netherlands. She's actively involved in academic and diagnostic activities organised by local and international associations related to her subfield.
Dr Nor Hanim Mohamad Hanapi
Dr Nor Hanim Mohamad Hanapi
Rehabilitation PhysicianDr Nor Hanim Mohamad Hanapi is a Rehabilitation Physician based in Hospital Kuala Lumpur. She attained her Master in Rehabilitation Medicine from Universiti Malaya in 2017. Her interests are related to paediatric and community rehabilitation.
Dr Nurul Aqmar Mohamad Nor Hazalin
Dr Nurul Aqmar Mohamad Nor Hazalin
Research Fellow and Senior LecturerDr. Nurul is a Research Fellow at the Integrative Pharmacogenomics Institute (iPROMISE), Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia. She is also a Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Pharmacy, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM). She has a lot of interest in understanding the neurobehavioral and molecular changes associated with aging and neurodegenerative diseases. She is currently investigating the molecular changes in the brain regions associated with cognitive functions using state-of-the-art omics approaches. She is also interested in understanding the neuroprotective potential of natural products on cognitive functions of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and vascular dementia mouse models. Apart from that, she is also working on a project looking at the genetic cause underlying the neurological and rare diseases.
Dr Pue Siah Chin
Dr Pue Siah Chin
General PeaidatricianI have been a general pediatrician since 2013. I completed Developmental Paediatric fellowship this year including a year in Child development centre of Western Australia. I am currently working at Hospital Pulau Pinang.
Dr Raja Juanita
Dr Raja Juanita
Developmental-Behavioral PaediatricianDr Raja Juanita practices in Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur and ReGen Rehabilitation Hospital and as a Developmental-Behavioral Paediatrician. She and head of the Child Development Centre (CDC) in UKM hospital. Dr Raja Juanita previously worked in Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) as an Associate Professor and has been involved in numerous transdisciplinary services and projects including cleft lip and palate services; cochlear implantation, feeding therapy (current) and the establishment of the Genius Kurnia autism spectrum disorder school.
Dr Ranjini Sivanesom
Dr Ranjini Sivanesom
Consultant Paediatrician & Developmental PaediatricianDr.Ranjini S Sivanesom is Head of Developmental Paediatrics subspecialty,Ministry of Health Malaysia. She is a Consultant Paediatrician, Developmental Paediatrician and Host Examiner for MRCPCH(UK) Clinical Examination at Hospital Tunku Azizah. Her interest is in neurodevelopmental disorders,
Emeritus Prof Dato Dr Raymond Azman Ali
Emeritus Prof Dato Dr Raymond Azman Ali
Senior Consultant NeurologistEmeritus Prof Dato’ Dr Raymond Azman Ali is Senior Consultant Neurologist at UiTM and the Chairman of the Epilepsy Council of Malaysia. He was awarded the MSN Lifetime Achievement Award in 2019.
Prof Dr SangYun Kim
Prof Dr SangYun Kim
Neurologist and GeriatricianHe is a professor of Department of Neurology, Seoul National University College of Medicine and Director of Clinical Neuroscience Institute, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital. He is a neurologist and geriatrician. His clinical research fields are Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders, vascular cognitive impairment, Human prionopathies. His basic researches are focusing on the blood-based biomarker for Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative proteinopathies. He is Honorary President of Korean Dementia Association and Honorary President of Korean Geriatric Society.
Prof Dr Seong-Hye Choi
Prof Dr Seong-Hye Choi
Consultant NeurologistProf. Seong Hye Choi has been conducting research as the principal investigator of the SoUth Korean study to PrEvent cognitive impaiRment and protect BRAIN Health through lifestyle intervention (SUPERBRAIN) since 2018.
Dr Siti Nasrina Yahaya
Dr Siti Nasrina Yahaya
Emergency PhysicianMy name is Dr Siti Nasrina binti Yahaya. I am an Emergency Physician, currently based in Hospital Putrajaya. I graduated from Akita University Japan in the year of 2007 and obtained my Master Degree in Emergency Medicine from USM in 2017. My working experience hospitals includes Hospital Selayang and Hospital Duchess of Kent. I have deep passion related to neurological emergencies, which made me one of the members of NeuroEmergency Special Interest Group under the Malaysia College of Emergency Physician. Apart from that I am also the representative for Western Pacific Region under WHO Task Force for International Federation of Emergency Medicine. I believe that neurological medicine deserves greater attention and all effort of collaboration should be made to improvise its care.
Dr Sumitha Murugesu
Dr Sumitha Murugesu
Pediatric NeurologistCompleted training in 2019 ,two years in IPHKL ( Institut Pediatrik Hospital Kuala Lumpur ) and a final year of training in the field of Epileptology and Clinical Electroencephalography (EEG) at Shizuoka Institute of Epilepsy & Neurological Disorder, Japan. Area of interest includes complex and refractory epilepsy syndromes, pre-surgical evaluation for epilepsy surgery and currently run the ketogenic diet services for refractory epilepsy in Hospital Tunku Azizah.
Dr Susy Matthews
Dr Susy Matthews
PhysicatristCompleted MBBS in India and then did masters of Medicine (Psychiatry) in Malaysia. Went on to train in Old Age Psychiatry in Melbourne and subsequently migrated to Australia. Main interest is using minimal antipsychotic medications in BPSD.
Prof Dr Suzana Shahar
Prof Dr Suzana Shahar
Professor in Nutrition and DieteticsProf Dr Suzana Shahar is a Professor in Nutrition and Dietetics from the Healthy Aging and Wellness Research Centre, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia; and Honorary Fellow of the Malaysian Dietitians’ Association. She is currently the Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. She obtained her BSc (Hons) (Dietetics) from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia and then pursued her study to obtain MMed Sci (Human Nutrition) and PhD (Human Nutrition) from the University of Sheffield. Her research interest is on nutrition, wellness and aging. She has led a nationwide project on ‘Neuroprotective Model for Healthy Longevity among Malaysian Elderly’, funded by the Ministry of Higher Education; ands currently leading a clinical trial to reverse cognitive frailty among Malaysian older adults funded by the Ministry of Higher Education, under the auspice of the World Wide Finger Trial. She also led the Newton Impact Fund Scheme on Developing Salt Reduction Policy for Malaysia. She has filed two formulations for improvement of oxidative stress and cognitive function in aging population, ie. TP3in1 juice and Cosmos Caudatus powder. She has published more than 300 publications. She is also involved as committee member of several guidelines spearheaded by the Ministry of Health under the umbrella of the National Coordinating Committee of Food and Nutrition. She serves as committee members of International Research Networking on Dementia Prevention, WHO Working Guideline Committee of Risk Reduction of Cognitive Decline and Consortium on Longitudinal Study on Memory (COSMIC). She is the founder of the Centre for Healthy Aging, UKM and the Senior Citizen Centre (PAWE UKM). She is also working closely with several industries as consultants in research and also health including Malaysian Biotropics Sdn Bhd, Uno Nutrition, Mead Johnson, MARDI, Alpro Pharmacy, Biosinergy, Sapura Kencana and Perbadanan Putrajaya.
Dr Teik Beng Khoo
Dr Teik Beng Khoo
Consultant Paediatric NeurologistDr. Khoo Teik Beng, currently works as a Consultant Paediatric Neurologist at Hospital Lam Wah Ee, Penang. His areas of special interest are childhood epilepsies, cerebral palsy and neurodisabilities.
Prof Dr Wei-Ju Lee
Prof Dr Wei-Ju Lee
Consultant NeurologistDr. Wei-Ju Lee MD, PhD is currently the chief of division of general neurology, neurological institute and the director of dementia center of Taichung Veterans General Hospital. Dr. Lee’s research focuses on clinical, neuroimaging, and genetic biomarkers in dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease and other associated cognitive disorders.
Dr Winnie Peitee Ong
Dr Winnie Peitee Ong
Consultant Clinical Geneticist and PaediatricianDr. Winnie Ong is a Consultant Clinical Geneticist and Paediatrician at Hospital Kuala Lumpur. She obtained her MBBS from the University of Melbourne Australia, and Paediatric specialty from the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, UK. Her Clinical Genetics Fellowship was in Ministry of Health, Malaysia and Manchester Centre For Genomic Medicine, UK. Dr. Winnie has a special interest in Dysmorphology, Syndromic Eye Genetics and Neurogenetics. She is also the Clinical Lead for Cancer Genetics in HKL and participated in writing the Malaysian Breast Cancer and Thalassaemia CPGs. She supports genetic counselling and teaches in the Masters in Genetic Counselling programme. Dr. Winnie is also a member of the WHO Collective Global Network for Rare Diseases Panel of Experts, and actively advocates for individuals with rare disorders.
Assoc Prof Dr Won Fen Wong
Assoc Prof Dr Won Fen Wong
Associate Professor of ImmunologyDr. Won Fen Wong is an Associate Professor of Immunology at University of Malaya in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. She obtained her undergraduate degree in Genetics and Molecular Biology (2003) from University of Malaya. With the support from Monbukagakusho:MEXT scholarship, she received her Master (2007) and Ph.D. (2010) degrees under supervision of Professor Masanobu Satake at Tohoku University in Japan. She then worked for two years as post-doctoral fellow under Japanese Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS). The main research interest of Dr. Wong is to study the complexity of the human immune system that is crucial to counteract pathogen invasion. Her laboratory emphasizes the use of molecular techniques to investigate the mechanism of inflammatory responses, innate receptors and signaling pathways involved in inflammation caused by autoimmune diseases and pathogen infection particularly Chlamydia trachomatis.
Dr Wong Yuet Yen
Dr Wong Yuet Yen
PharmacistYuet Yen is a registered pharmacist and lecturer at the Faculty of Pharmacy, UiTM Bertam Campus. She received her undergraduate training from the University of Strathclyde and completed her Master in Clinical Pharmacy and PhD from USM.
Prof Dr Young-Ho Park
Prof Dr Young-Ho Park
Prof, NeurologistProf Young Ho Park is an associate professor at the Department of Neurology of Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, focusing on omics, nutrition, and normal pressure hydrocephalus in his research.
Dr Yusma Lyana Mohd Yusof
Dr Yusma Lyana Mohd Yusof
Paediatric Neurologist and General PaediatricianDr Yusma graduated from Cork, Ireland in 2009 and obtained her MRCPCH in 2015. She served MOH as a specialist in Pahang before joining UiTM in 2017. She subsequently underwent Paediatric Neurology training in UMMC and Hospital Tunku Azizah.