Ai-Vyrn Chin

Prof Dr Chin Ai- Vyrn is a Senior Consultant Geriatrician and Professor of Geriatric Medicine. He completed his undergraduate and postgraduate training in UK and Ireland before returning to Malaysia. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians in Edinburgh and has a Doctorate in Medicine from Trinity College, Dublin. He is a founder member of the Malaysian Society of Geriatric Medicine as well as the Ageing and Age Associated Research group at University Malaya. Prof Chin is the head of Geriatric Medicine at University Malaya and is very much involved in teaching, research and clinical work. Despite the difficulties and challenges, he remains committed to the development of Geriatric Medicine in Malaysia.

Alfiesen Piang

Alfiesen Piang, Sabahan, with only 8 years’ experience on performing various clinical neurophysiologies at the Neurophysiology Unit, Hospital Kuala Lumpur.

Anna Misya'il Abdul Rashid

Dr. Anna Misyail Bt. Abdul Rashid is currently serving as a Medical Lecturer and Neurologist at Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM). Her significant publication record includes multiple articles in notable journals, with Google Scholar H index of 10. Her research efforts are notable for also for multiple university and industrial grants that is instrumental in advancement in the field of Neurology. Her teaching responsibilities are extensive, including undergraduate where she serves as a course coordinator for Senior Medicine and supervisor for postgraduate courses including MMed and PhD.

Anne Cristine D. Guevarra

Dr Anne Cristine Guevarra is a medical doctor specialized in Neurology-Psychiatry and Dementia. She has written and co-authored local and international publications. Her advocacies include the mental health, youth development, and care for the elderly.

Dame Louise Robinson

Professor Dame Louise Robinson, is a family physician and Regius Professor in Ageing, Newcastle University. Louise’s research is focused on improving quality of life and quality of care for older people, especially those with dementia.

Dong Won Yang

Prof. Dr. Dong Won Yang is the Honorable President of the Korean Dementia Association and a distinguished Professor of Neurology at the College of Medicine, Catholic University of Korea. He also serves as the Director of the Mapo Seoul Metropolitan Center for Dementia. His extensive career includes serving as Chairman of the Department of Neurology at the Catholic University of Korea from 2012 to 2018, President of the Society for Cognitive Intervention from 2020 to 2021, and Chairman of the Korean Dementia Association from 2022 to 2024. Prof. Dr. Yang earned his medical degree from the College of Medicine, Catholic University of Korea, where he also completed his M.A. in Medical Science (1993-1995) and his Ph.D. (1999-2004). He completed his residency in Neurology at St. Mary’s Hospital, Catholic University of Korea (1991-1995) and was a Visiting Scholar at UCSF Medical Center’s Memory and Aging Center (2007-2008). His specialties include Alzheimer’s disease spectrum disorders, focusing on neuroimaging and biomarkers, neuropsychology in dementia, particularly in developing evaluation tools, and the relationship between stress and cognitive function through functional neuroimaging and animal studies.

Esther Ebenezer

Prof. Dr. Esther Ebenezer is the Professor in Psychiatry at UniKL Royal College of Medicine Perak. She obtained her Master in Psychological medicine from University Malaya and Fellow in Old Age Psychiatry from the University of Western Australia, Perth. Prof. Dr. Esther is the Chairperson of the Dementia Society Perak since 2010 and she started up the Dementia Support Group in Ipoh since 2006. She started the first Dementia Daycare Centre in Ipoh in 2012 and proceeded to establish Malaysia’s first purpose built BebeLEC day centre for People with Dementia. She is well known for her work on dementia in developing ‘Ipoh Model of Care for Dementia’ which includes setting up dementia specific residential care. She is also an EXCO member of the Alzheimer’s Disease Foundation Malaysia (ADFM) since 2000. She had been an invited speaker on many occasions nationwide and in overseas conferences. Prof. Dr. Esther is actively involved as Principal Investigator in many research projects and clinical trials with new drugs for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease and other psychiatric disorders.

Guk-Hee Suh

Professor of Psychiatry, Hallym University College of Medicine, SouthKorea. He was also ASAD2009 Congress President of the Asian Society Against Dementia and one of founding members of ASAD. He is the WFMH representative for the WHO Regional Officeof South-East Asia. He was board members of International Scientific Organizaiotion and editor, deputy editor, and editorial board of many international journals. He has published more than 150 journal articles, book, book chapters, and reports which were mostly focused on dementia with wide range of interest including health economics, clinical trial, epidemiology, neuropsychology, and transcultural psychiatry, as well as health service delivery.

Huali Wang

Dr Huali Wang is Professor and Chair for Clinical Research, Director of the Dementia Care and Research Centre, and Associate Director of Beijing Dementia Key Lab, Peking University Institute of Mental Health in Beijing, China. She established the first dementia caregiver support group in China in 2000. Presently, she directs the implementation of social prescribing for promoting mental well-being of older adults. She has published five books on dementia care and the series on Memory Health in Community. The community-based dementia care model has been partly adopted by WHO West Pacific Regional Office to develop the toolkit for community-based dementia care in low- and middle-income countries. Dr Wang is leading the National Platform on Clinical Dataset and Biobank of Major Mental Disorders. With regards to biomarker research of Alzheimer's Disease, she found that ApoE4 allele potentially modulates the hippocampal connectivity and the brain functional connectome. Dr Wang also serves leading positions in national and international mental health research and service advocacy, including Secretary of International Psychogeriatric Association, Vice President of Chinese Society of Geriatric Psychiatry (founding member), Executive Vice President of Alzheimer's Disease Chinese (member of ADI), and WHO Global Dementia Observatory Focal Point for China.

Ingmar Skoog

Senior professor in Psychiatric Epidemiologi. Director Centre for Ageing and Health at the University of Gothenburg. PI of the Gothenburg H70 Birth Cohort Studies and Epinep Research Group.

Jo Aan Goon

Associate 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.

Kee Hyung Park

Prof. Kee Hyung Park is a Professor at the Department of Neurology, and Director of Gachon Brain Helth Center of Gachon University Gil Hospital in Incheon, Korea. Prof. Park is current Vice president of ‘Korean Neurological Association’, and vice president of ‘Korean Society of Neurodegeneration’. He is also dedicate as a ‘president of Society for Cognitive Intervention’ and executive board member of Korean Dementia Association (KDA). Prof. Park is co-PI of JOYALZ(Korean Joint Registry for Alzheimer’s Treatment and Diagnostics), which is real world registry for newly approved disease modifying drugs for AD running by KDA. Prof. Park has been involved in many large domestic and global researches, including global clinical trials for developing disease modifying drugs in the field of AD, and publishing numerous papers in peer-reviewed international journals. He also has been participating in the development of ‘Clinical Practice Guideline for Dementia’ in Korea. He led a nation-wide education program of dementia for nurses, supported by the Korean Ministry of Health & Welfare, in 2008-2009. He was the Director of Dementia Prevention and Management Agency of Incheon City Government in 2010-2013. Prof. Park is the award recipient of ‘Minister of Health & Welfare Award’ in 2014 and 2018.

Ken Nagata

Dr Ken Nagata is an eminent researcher in the field of neurology. Director of Clinical Research Institute Yokohama General Hospital, Yokohama, Japan

Manabu Ikeda

Dr. Ikeda, MD, PhD, is the Chairman & Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Osaka University since 2016. He has been engaged with anthropology, general psychiatry, neuropsychology, neuropathology, and old age psychiatry in Tokyo University, Osaka University, University of Cambridge, and Ehime University School of Medicine. He was the Chairman & Professor, Department of Neuropsychiatry, Faculty of Life Sciences, Kumamoto University from 2007 to 2016. His main area of research include neural basis of BPSD, late onset psychosis, and trial of pharmacotherapy and non-pharmacological interventions for patients with psychosis, MCI, and dementia. He serves as a board member of many academic societies, such as Neuropsychology Association of Japan (President 2019-2023), Japanese Psychogeriatric Society (President since 2018), Japanese Society of Psychiatry and Neurology, Asian Society Against Dementia, and International Psychogeriatric Association (President 2021-2023).

Pei Chiek Teh

Dr Teh is currently a resident consultant neurologist in KPJ Damansara Specialist Hospital 2. He obtained post graduate qualification in Neurology from KKM and further subspecialize in Parkinson and movement disorder in National hospital for neurology and neurosurgery in London.

Sarah Lee

Dr Sarah Lee’s interests include neurodegenerative and neurogenetic disorders and she is experienced in the diagnosis and long-term care of people living with atypical dementias, Motor Neuron Disease (MND) and Huntington’s Disease (HD). (33 words short form) Dr Sarah Lee MBBS BSc FRACP is a Cognitive and Behavioural Neurologist. Her interests include neurodegenerative and neurogenetic disorders and she is experienced in the diagnosis and long-term care of people living with atypical dementias, Motor Neuron Disease (MND) and Huntington’s Disease (HD). She has over a decade of experience in research and clinical trials in her chosen field. Dr Lee currently holds subspecialty positions at Calvary Bethlehem Hospital, Monash Health, and Huntington’s Service, Tasmania. Dr Lee read medicine at University College London and worked in University College London Hospital before migrating to Australia. She originally intended to pursue a career in Geriatric Medicine before realising she was better suited to Neurology. She was the inaugural Cognitive Fellow at the Eastern Cognitive Disorder Clinic (ECDC) and on completion of her training joined Calvary Bethlehem Hospital.

Abdul Hanif Khan Yusof Khan

He is an Associate Professor, Neurologist, and Medical Lecturer in UPM. He is currently working in Hospital Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah UPM. He obtained his medical degree from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) in 2010 and subsequently received his Master in Medicine (Internal Medicine) from Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) in 2018. He completed his Fellowship in Neurology in 2023. His main interest in research and study is on stroke, mainly the interventional aspect. He is also involved in genetic research, mainly on Congenita Myotonia and research involving non-invasive procedures for neuro-rehabilitation, e.g., Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS). He is also actively involved in Malaysia Stroke Council (MSC) and is currently the MSC Stroke Certification head co-ordinator. He is also involved in the Asian Oceanic Association of Neurology (AOAN) and is presently the Executive Secretariate Member of society and Chairman of AOAN Young Neurologist Academy.

Abdul Raqib Abd Ghani

Dr Abdul Raqib bin Abd Ghani is the Electrophysiology Unit Director in the Department of Cardiology in Hospital Sultan Idris Shah Serdang and current Chairperson of the Malaysian Heart Rhythm Society (MHRS). He was in the writing committee for the 2023 National Heart Association of Malaysia Heart Failure Guidelines and also the MHRS 2022 Management of Atrial Fibrillation Focused Update, providing expert insight in the field of arhhythmias. He is a passionate educator and fully committed to the training of future electrophysiologists in the Ministry of Health. His areas of interests include, among others, Atrial Fibrillation,Ventricular Arrhythmias and device lead extractions.

Ahmad Rafizi Hariz Ramli

Dr Ahmad Rafizi got his MSurg, (Surgery) from Universiti Malaya and is currently practicing as Medical Lecturer at Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine in Universiti Malaya.

Ahmad Rithauddin Mohamed

Dr 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.

Ahmad Shahir Mawardi

He 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.

Ai-Huey Tan

Dr. Tan Ai Huey is an Associate Professor and Consultant Neurologist at the University of Malaya, with a subspecialty interest in Parkinson’s disease and Movement Disorders. She has served as a Council Member of the Malaysian Movement Disorder Council since 2013, and was Co-Author of the National Consensus Guidelines for the treatment of Parkinson's disease. In 2018, she was elected as the President of the Malaysian Society of Neurosciences (MSN), the professional body that represents Malaysian clinicians and scientists in the neurology/neuroscience field. At the international level, Dr Tan serves on several committees in the International Parkinson’s and Movement Disorder Society (MDS) including the MDS Education Committee. Dr Tan’s research areas are in Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders, with a particular interest in exploring the role of gut infections and gut microbiota in neurodegenerative diseases. Other research scopes include genetics, inflammation and geriatric aspects of parkinsonian disorders, and the characterization of rare/orphan neurological diseases. She has numerous peer-reviewed journal publications and book chapters, and has won several research awards. Dr. Tan is very passionate about teaching and is grateful to have met many great teachers and mentors in her life. She is actively involved in curriculum planning as well as exams coordination at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, at the Faculty of Medicine in University of Malaya.

Anwar Norazit

Assoc Prof Dr Anwar Norazit got hid PHD from the Griffith Univeristy, Queesnland, Australia in 2011, specialising in Adult Stem Cells.

Arjune Sen

Arjune is Professor of Global Epilepsy at University of Oxford and Consultant Neurologist at The John Radcliffe Hospital. He is head of the Oxford Epilepsy Research Group, Topic Advisor to NICE and Director of the Centre for Global Epilepsy. One of Arjune's key interests is epilepsy in older people and its intersection with dementia, particularly in resource underprivileged settings

Azlina Ahmad Annuar

Azlina Ahmad-Annuar holds a BSc in Neuroscience from University College London and PhD degree in Neurogenetics from Imperial College London. She is currently Associate Professor at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Azliza Ibrahim

Dr. Azliza binti Ibrahim is a Clinical Neurologist at Hospital Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, UPM. Dr. Azliza has a special interest in stroke medicine, focusing particularly on hyperacute treatment, primary and secondary stroke prevention. Dr. Azliza has made significant contributions in the fields of stroke and Parkinson’s disease. She also involved in clinical trials and remains actively engaged in clinical work, research, and publications.

Azri Sidi

Azri Sidi has 19 years of experience in service, including 14 years in Neurophysiology since 2010. He completed his basic studies with a medical assistant diploma in 2005. In 2010, he completed his Post Basic in Perawatan Neurosains at KSKB Sg Buloh, followed by a Degree in Health Practice Development in 2013. He is particularly interested in EEG and seizures, especially in adults.

Benedict Chan Seng Tan

Dr Benedict Tan is currently practicing in HCA Valley Regional Medical Center and Rio Grande Regional Hospital as the Neurocritical Care Regional Medical Director as well as Attending Neurologist, Neurointensivist and Neurointerventionist. His academic interest includes Neurocritical Care, Stroke, Endovascular Neurosurgery, Education and promotion of Neurocritical Care, Stroke and Interventional Neurology Awareness.

Bih Hwa Ching

Dr. Ching is a consultant developmental paediatrican with special interest in autism spectrum spectrum disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and parent training. She has initiated various group intervention programme for children and adolescents with mild ASD in Johor Bahru.

Bonaventure Yiu Ming Ip

Dr. Bonaventure Ip is a Stroke Neurologist and neuro-interventionist by training. He joined the Chinese University of Hong Kong and has held the position of Clinical Assistant Professor since 2022. Actively involved in various professional organizations and committees, Dr. Ip serves as a co-opt member of the Hong Kong Neurological Society, a young council member of the Chinese Association of Integrative Medicine and Interventional Treatment, and a regional committee member of the Society of Vascular Interventional Neurology (SVIN). Furthermore, he works as an assistant editor for the International Journal of Stroke and contributes as a reviewer for esteemed journals such as The Lancet, Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry, Alzheimer's & Dementia, and International Journal of Stroke. Driven by his passion for improving the lives of stroke patients and their families, Dr. Ip focuses on both clinical care and research. His research interests encompass various areas, including anticoagulation, stroke-related big data analytics, advanced neuroimaging, and endovascular thrombectomy. Through collaborative efforts with experts from different disciplines and across the globe, Dr. Ip has obtained multiple external competitive grants and published multiple peer-reviewed articles as a Principal Investigator. His research has been published in first-tier peer-reviewed journals such as Science Robotics, JAMA Network Open, Neurology, Stroke, and the International Journal of Stroke. Dr. Ip's contributions to the field of medicine have been recognized through several awards. He was honored with the Hong Kong College of Physicians Distinguished Research Paper Award in 2023 and received the Best Free Paper Award and Best Dissertation Award at the Hong Kong Neurological Society Annual Scientific Meeting in 2021 and 2019, and Hospital Authority Outstanding Team Award (Stroke Team) in 2019. Additionally, he is deeply committed to medical education and has been awarded as an exemplary and outstanding teacher by the Faculty multiple times.

Boon Chuan Lim

I am a Developmental Paediatrician leading the Developmental Paediatrics Unit of Sarawak General Hospital. My areas of interest are neurodevelopmental conditions such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia, tics and so on.

Byeong Chae Kim

Professor, Dept. of Neurology, Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju, Korea Interested in Biomarkers for Alzheimer’s disease: Neuroimage and CSF

Chai Soon Khoo

A Developmental Paediatrician working in Sarawak General Hospital. I obtained my fellowship through my training in Child Development Centre, Penang and Hospital Tunku Azizah, and the Centre for Community Child Health in Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne. Besides working with children with neurodevelopmental disorders (Global Developmental Delay, Autism, ADHD, Learning Difficulties and Specific Learning Disorders). I have interest in managing excessive screen time, encopresis and constipation issues in neurotypical children.

Charlotte Jane Joseph

Dr Charlotte Jane is a Consultant Developmental Paediatrics based at Child Development Unit, Hospital Tunku Azizah. She has completed her membership and fellowship abroad.

Chatchawan Rattanabannakit

Dr. Chatchawan Rattanabannakit, Assistant Professor at Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, specializes in cognitive neurology. His research focuses on subjective and cognitive impairment in dementia and various neurological disorders. Additionally, he serves as the Assistant Secretary General of the Dementia Association of Thailand.

Chee Liang Choong

Dr Choong Chee Liang completed his fellowship training in Children Hospital of Westmead in Sydney. He has published in a few International Journals and Guidelines. Actively managing GI issues with neurodisability disorders.

Chee Ming Teh

Dr. 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).

Cheng Yin Tan

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tan Cheng Yin is currently the practicing consultant neurologist in University of Malaya Medical Centre. He has the special interest in Clinical Neurophysiology and Neuromuscular Disorders.

Ching Soong Khoo

Ching 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.

Christopher Li-Hsian Chen

Dr Chen is Director, Memory Aging and Cognition Centre, National University of Singapore. His major research and clinical interests are in blood biomarkers, neuroimaging and treatment of stroke and dementia.

Christopher Rowe

Professor Chris Rowe is a nuclear medicine physician and neurologist, Director of the Australian Dementia Network, Director of Molecular Imaging Research at Austin Health, and a Professor of the University of Melbourne and Florey Institute. His research focus is PET molecular imaging and blood biomarkers of dementia. He is a Highly Cited Researcher being in the top 1% world-wide for neuroscience and has received numerous national and international awards.

Chung Khian Yew

Dr. 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.

Cornelia Jia Hui Tan

A dedicated and resourceful nurse with 12 years of experience in critical care. Currently pursuing a Master of Medical Science at the University of Malaya, committed to providing evidence-based care to critically ill, ventilated patients and leading a team of nurses to deliver optimal patient outcomes. Extensive experience includes presenting at various national and international conferences on topics such as aneurysms, traumatic brain injury (TBI), hemorrhagic, ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) prevention and also hold numerous certifications in life support and clinical practice

Cuibai Wei

Prof. Dr. Wei Cui Bai is a prominent figure in the field of neurology, affiliated with the Department of Neurology at Xuan Wu Hospital, Capital Medical University in Beijing, China. He currently serves as the Deputy Director of XuanWu JiNan Hospital, Capital Medical University, a position he has held since 2023. Prof. Dr. Bai's academic journey includes earning his Ph.D. and M.D. from the Institute of Neurology, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine (2001-2004). He completed his post-doctoral studies at Xuan Wu Hospital, Capital Medical University (2004-2006) and his residency in the Neurology Department at the same institution (2006-2009). Since 2018, he has been a professor in the Neurology Department at Xuan Wu Hospital. Additionally, he was a visiting scholar at the Alzheimer’s Disease and Memory Disorders Center, Baylor College, Houston, USA (2013-2014). His major research fields include cognitive disorders, neurodegenerative diseases, and early biomarkers of Alzheimer’s disease. Prof. Dr. Bai has co-authored over 70 original articles and more than four book chapters. He holds significant positions in professional societies, serving as Vice President of the Cognitive Disorders Branch of the Chinese Geriatrics Society (since 2022) and Vice Chairman of the Cognitive Disorders Specialized Committee of the Neurology Branch of the Chinese Physicians Association (since 2018).

Darwin Dasig

De Ming Chau

Dr. Chau De Ming is a senior lecturer from the Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia. He has spent more than 10 years conducting workshops on research integrity for students and academics. He is the former Chair of the Science Integrity Working Group of the Young Scientists Network-Academy of Sciences Malaysia. He is now a governing board member of the World Conference on Research Integrity Foundation and a member of the National Committee on Research Integrity Malaysia.

Dhayalen Krishnan

Hospital Kuala Lumpur

Dr Prasana Nair Gengadharan

Dr Prasana graduated from Melaka Manipal Medical College in 2012 and completed her Masters in Internal Medicine in University Malaya in the year 2021.She is currently undergoing her neurology subspecialty training in University Malaya Medical Centre.

Elizabeth Gar Mit Chong

Dr. Elizabeth Chong is currently practicing at Hospital Kuala Lumpur, where she serves as the Lead for Falls and Orthogeriatrics Services within the Ministry of Health. Dr. Elizabeth Chong has contributed as a development group member for both the Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Management of Geriatric Hip Fracture and the Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Management of Osteoporosis. She is also a certified Master trainer by Alzheimer’s Disease International for the Dementia Careskill training.

Ennapadam S. Krishnamoorthy

Dr. Ennapadam S. Krishnamoorthy is a Behavioural Neurologist and Neuropsychiatrist. The founder of Buddhi Clinic, he is a pioneer of integrated and holistic care and rehabilitation for the brain and mind. He has taken on multiple international leadership roles in the clinical science & treatment of epilepsy, dementia and neuropsychiatric disorders. He is past president of the International Neuropsychiatric Association (INA), executive member of the Asian Society Against Dementia, former Chair of the International League Against Epilepsy- Neuropsychiatry Commission, was Global Editor of the World Health Report on Dementia (2012), and has edited Global Approach books on Dementia and Epilepsy for Cambridge University Press. He has to his credit 70 plus scientific papers, 30 plus book chapters, over 25 articles in the lay press, and has lectured widely across four continents.

Eybron Benture

Eybron Benture with 6 years in clinical neurophysiology, Paediatric Department, Hospital Tunku Azizah Kuala Lumpur. Strengthened by local academic honours, recognised by both MBOT and AMOTEX, Ministry of Health Malaysia.

Fan Kee Hoo

Fu Liong Hiew

Furene Wang

National University Hospital, Singapore

Gaik Siew Ch'ng

Dr 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.

Gofarana Wilar

Associate professor in department of pharmacology and clinical pharmacy, Universitas Padjadjaran Indonesia. Regarding my research, I have been focused on the pharmacological activity of natural product and neurochemical mechanism of addiction such as nicotine dependence .

Ha Thi Thanh Huong

Dr. Huong Ha is a pioneering neuroscientist in Vietnam. Her research focuses on early diagnosis and intervention for dementia and mental health issues, using AI, brain imaging, and EEG signals.She aims to create affordable tools to improve brain health and well-being for the Vietnamese communities.

Hafizah Abdul Hamid

Dr. Hafizah is a lecturer in medical physiology at Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia. She received her Doctor of Philosophy from the University of New South Wales, Australia under supervision of Professor Roland Stocker in the study of Heme-oxygenase-1 and embryonic development. Her current neuroscience research work focusses on understanding the pathomechanism of cerebral small vessel disease via the neuroinflammatory pathway by using stroke prone-spontaneously hypertensive rats. Her research interest also emphasizes on the utilization of natural product in in vitro experiment with microglial cells. Hafizah has published in several peer-reviewed journals, both locally and internationally. Her research projects are funded by the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia and Universiti Putra Malaysia. She has collaborated actively with other senior academics and researchers from both internal and external UPM, as well as with industrial partners, to further investigate the potential within her research area. Hafizah is a member of both the Malaysian Society of Neurosciences and the Malaysian Society of Pharmacology and Physiology. She previously served as Chairman of the International Anatomical and Biomedical Science Conference 2022 and participated in more than thirty conference and workshop committees, including Young Scientist Day and the 7th Asean Plus Three Junior Science Odyssey.

Halizan Hamidon

Saving for 17 years in ward N5A/N5B NeurologyDepartment,Kuala Lumpur Hospital. As a local preceptor for advance diploma in neuroscience management from 2021. Theapeutic Plasmapheresis team Neurology HKL. Acute stroke team Neurology HKL from 2021

Hamidah Hassan

Hamidah Binti Hassan , Studied In PTPL College Now Working As A Neurophysiology Techinician At Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz UKM Cheras KL Campus Nearly Almost For 14 Years And Still Learning In Neurology. Awarded For “Anugerah Perkhidmatan Cemerlang” In 2015. Involved In Some Research With Neurologist.

Hamidon Basri

Professor Dr Hj Hamidon Hj Basri is a senior consultant neurologist and the Director of Hospital Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah UPM. In his 25 years as a medical professional, he has consistently been a high achiever in contributing to medical education, research and the development of the profession at institutional, national and international levels. He has trained many specialists (neurologists and physicians) in the country. The highlight of his career was the successful launching of a unique new approach in hyperacute stroke treatment strategy based on the new game-changing thrombolysis and thrombectomy procedure for stroke patients. Immense efforts were made in planning, strategizing and preparing for a novel benchmark niche area in stroke care for Hospital Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah UPM (HSAAS UPM). His brainchild is the Regional Emergency Stroke Quick-response (RESQ) network and HPUPM is the pioneer principal high-volume stroke RESQ training centre in Malaysia.

Harminder Kaur Karnail Singh

Dr 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.

Hei Man Kim Chow

Dr. 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.

Hock Sin Heng

Dr 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).

Hoon Lang Teh

Dr. Teh Hoon Lang is a highly accomplished Consultant Geriatrician at Sunway Medical Center with a distinguished career in geriatric medicine. She has been recognized with several prestigious awards, including the Rising Star Award at the 3rd Malaysian Stroke Conference in 2021. Dr. Teh has contributed extensively to academic literature, with recent publications in journals such as Psych and Med J Malaysia. Her research focuses on cognitive impairment and dementia, highlighted by her development and validation of the Dementia Solat Score. Dr. Teh’s commitment to advancing geriatric care is evident in her active roles in organizing numerous workshops and conferences, including the Malaysian Congress of Geriatric Medicine 2023. She serves as Secretary of the Malaysian Society of Geriatric Medicine and continues to mentor future specialists and contribute to clinical guidelines. Her dedication extends to community service through her involvement with the Alzheimer's Disease Foundation Malaysia and Tzu Chi International Medical Association.

Huey Tean Kok

I am a consultant Neurologist with special interest in both clinical and research of Neuroimmunology diseases especially Myasthenia Gravis, Neuromyelitis Optica disorder, Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Associated Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Autoimmune Encephalitis, and related field. I also actively take part in Clinical Trial of Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor (TKI) Remibrutinib in Multiple Sclerosis and Neuroncell-EX Transplantation in patients with Acute Ischaemic Stroke.

Hui Jan Tan

Tan 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.

Hui Jieh Tan

Dr.Tan Hui Jieh is currently practicing at Hospital Ipoh as Neurologist. He has completed his stroke fellowship program at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Perth, year 2023. He is currently co-chairman of National Stroke Registry under Malaysia Stroke Council.

Hussain Imam Muhammad Ismail

Prof 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.

Igor Nikolayevich Iezhitsa

Dr. Igor Iezhitsa has been in the field of pharmacology for more than 25 years. Since the beginning of his professional career, he has been deeply involved in academic and research activities. He received his PhD in Pharmacology from Volgograd State Medical University in 1998 and degree of the Doctor of Biological Science (Dr. Sci. Biol.) from above-mentioned University in 2008. Dr Igor played a pivotal role in the preclinical study of new group of CNS stimulants in the Volgograd State Medical University (Russia) in 1994-2000 and has since been involved in screening and preclinical study of many new pharmacological compounds. In June 2009, he joined Faculty of Medicine of the Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Malaysia as Associate Professor of Pharmacology. Since 2013 he was involved in setting up the Centre for Neuroscience (NeuRon) at Faculty of Medicine (UiTM) and from 2015 till 2020 he was head of above-mentioned Centre. From July 2020, Currently, Dr. Igor is working as Professor of Pharmacology at School of Medicine, International Medical University. His research interests include experimental neuropharmacology and toxicology, neuroprotection, and ocular pharmacology. Dr. Igor has published more than 110 papers in indexed journals and has authored 5 books and chapters.

Irene Looi

Dr Irene Looi graduated from University Malaya with MBBS and obtained her MRCP(UK) in 2002. She proceeded to do her neurology fellowship training under the ministry of health Malaysia from 2005-2008. Dr Irene had her stroke fellowship training in National Neuroscience Institute, Tan Tock Seng Hospital Singapore. Subsequently, she did one month’s clinical research attachment in National Institute of Health Clinical, Maryland USA. Her interest includes stroke care development in ministry of health Malaysia, white matter lesion, vascular dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Dr Irene is also avid researcher and involved in lots of international early phase clinical trials.

Isykasymar Itam

Dr 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.

Jacqueline Dominguez

Dr. Dominguez’ researches are in the area of neurodegenerative diseases, particularly dementia and its related diseases. She is the principal investigator of the Marikina Memory and Ageing Project, a 10-year longitudinal cohort study on brain health and aging among community-based Filipino elderly. As an anthropologist, her research interest on the cultural underpinnings dementia led to the adaptation and validation of dementia assessment tools for local use, and the eventual development of non-pharmacologic interventions like dance, INDAK. Dr. Dominguez is actively engaged as Primary Investigator in Phase III Clinical Trials in adults for neurologic conditions like dementia, epilepsy, stroke, neuropathy, other neurodegenerative illnesses and COVID. Her team participates in collaborative research such as: COSMIC (Cohort Studies of Memory in an International Consortium), Davos Alzheimer Cooperative (DAC), Dementia Platform Australia (DPAU), SE Asia FTD Consortium of the FTD Prevention Initiative (FPI), World Wide Fingers (WWF) and Neuro-COVID.

Janudin Baharin

Dr Janudin Baharin is a consultant neurologist & medical lecturer at Hospital Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (HSAAS), UPM. He is also a committee member of Malaysia Stroke Council with specific interest is in vascular neurology and actively involves in multiple clinical trials in acute stroke intervention in Malaysia.

Jasminder Kaur Amarjit Singh

Dr. Jasminder Kaur is a developmental paediatrician who is currently working at Gleneagles Hospital Kuala Lumpur. Today she will be talking to us about “Regression In Developmental Disorders”.

Jaya Kumar Murthy

Dr. Jayakumar, Associate Professor at UKM, is a neuroscientist specializing in addiction, with over 76 publications, numerous awards, extensive teaching experience, and significant contributions to neuroscience research and education.

Jen-Hau Chen

Dr. Jen-Hau Chen is the Director of Department of Geriatrics and Gerontology, National Taiwan University Hospital Yunlin Branch and the co-founder of the Taiwan Initiative for Geriatric Epidemiological Research (TIGER, 2011 to present).

Jenn Wei Chang

Dr Chang Jenn Wei obtained his MBBS (University of Melbourne) in 2012, followed by Master of Rehabilitation Medicine (University Malaya) in 2022. He is currently practicing in Hospital Sultanah Bahiyah, Alor Setar.

Jia Him Lau

Dr. Lau Jia Him, Senior Consultant Neurointerventional Radiologist, Department of Radiology, Hospital Kuala Lumpur. Practising Neurointerventional for 17 years. Main interests are Hemorrahgic Stroke Intervention, Ischaemic Stroke Intervention and Secondary Stroke Prevention.

Jie Ping Schee

Medical 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

John O Mason

John Mason is Professor of Molecular Neural Development at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland. For the last 30 years or so his lab has studied the mechanisms that govern embryonic development of the forebrain, currently using human stem cell derived organoids as models. Understanding these complex mechanisms will ultimately lead to improved understanding of, and treatment for, neurodevelopmental disorders.

Jong-Ling Fuh

Dr. 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

Joyce Pauline Joseph

Aurelius Hospital Negeri Sembilan

Julia Shahnaz Merican

Julia Shahnaz Merican completed her subspecialty training in Stroke at the National Stroke Research Institute, Melbourne in Australia in 2001. She is currently practicing as a consultant neurologist at Pantai Hospital KL.

Julian Han

Dr Julian Han is a dual trained neurosurgeon in both endovascular and open neurosurgery who is actively involved in the management and treatment of both ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke.

Jun Jean Ong

Dr Ong Jun-Jean is a developmental paediatrician at IMU Healthcare and Hospital Tuanku Jaafar, and a senior lecturer at International Medical University.

Jun Xiong Lee

Dr Lee Jun Xiong obtained his medical degree from the Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) in year 2012 and attained his membership of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (MRCPCH) from United Kingdom in 2018. With a focus and interest in Paediatric Neurology, Dr Lee completed his fellowships training locally in Sabah and Kuala Lumpur as well as internationally at The Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne. His areas of interest are Paediatric Epilepsy and Neurogenetics with a particular focus on Malformation of Cortical Development and Leukodystrophy.

Jyh Yung Hor

Dr Hor is a consultant neurologist at the Depatment of Neurology, Penang General Hospital. His main clinical and research interest is in the field of neuroimmunology. He is the local organizing chairperson of MSN2024.

Kah Hay Yuen

Professor Yuen Kah Hay has been lecturing at the School of Pharmaceutical Science, USM for over 40 years. He has also carried out research on Tocotrienols for over 20 years, ranging from product development to conduct of efficacy studies, including human trials.

Kah Hui Wong

Her research focuses on using alternative medicines for neuroprotection and neuroregeneration in preclinical models. She is engaged with Ganofarm R&D Private Limited to pursue research leading to management for cerebellar ataxia using Hericium erinaceus mushroom dietary supplement (NevGro®). As a team leader, her research group was granted with 10 awards at various international invention and innovation exhibitions with Managing Depression with NevGro® being the latest innovation that received a silver medal at the 35th International Invention, Innovation & Technology Exhibition, ITEX 2024.

Kalavathy Ramasamy

Professor Dr Kalavathy Ramasamy, research interests include probiotics, prebiotics and gut-brain axis. She has also authored at least 164 peer reviewed articles in reputable journals, 4 book chapters and awarded many research grants.

Karen Yen-Ching Chen

Professor 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=1,234) and conducting biennial follow-ups to gather multidisciplinary data.

Kay Sin Tan

Dr Tan Kay Sin is Professor of Neurology at University of Malaya and Senior Consultant Neurologist(Cerebrovascular Neurology) at the University of Malaya Medical Centre from 2011 to date. He is a past President of the Malaysian Society of Neurosciences and served in the Stroke Council, Malaysian Society of Neurosciences. He is currently a board member of the World Stroke Organization. He has held Past President posts in several international stroke organizations including Asia Pacific Stroke Organization(APSO) and Asian Stroke Advisory Panel(ASAP). He has been awarded numerous fellowships including from the Royal College of Physicians(Edinburgh), American Heart Association, Academy of Sciences(Malaysia) and Academy of Medicine, Malaysia. Dr Tan has lectured widely with more than 100 presentations in international and national conferences. He has more than 159 publications in international peer-reviewed journals, conference proceedings and chapters in international textbooks. His clinical research interests include stroke prevention trials in antiplatelets and novel anticoagulation, neurosonology as well as epidemiology and aetiology of stroke in young adults. His Web of Science H index is 18 with 3971 citations.  

Kay-Cheong Teo

Dr Kay-Choeng Teo is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Hong Kong. Since 2013, he has been the principal investigator of the HKU Intracerebral Hemorrhage cohort and currently serves as the deputy director of the HKU Stroke Research Group. He has authored more than 30 publications on stroke and intracerebral hemorrhage in peer-reviewed journals, including Neurology, Stroke, and the International Journal of Stroke.

Kenny Kheng Yee Ong

Dr. Kenny Ong is a Consultant Neuropsychiatrist from Hospital Kuala Lumpur with a special interest on Young Onset Dementia and Neuromodulation Therapies. He initiated a hospital-based Brain Registry on Young Onset Dementia (BEYOND e-registry), that provides a database on Young Onset Dementia, as well as a framework for the Young Onset Dementia clinical service and a module on Young Onset Dementia for postgraduate and fellowship training. He recently pioneered a hospital-based online Young Onset Dementia Caregivers’ Support Group (YODCARE) and subsequently created a manual for caregivers on online YODCARE. He is a development group member for the Malaysian Clinical Practice Guideline on Management of Dementia (Third Edition), and chairperson for the Guideline on Electroconvulsive Therapy for Ministry of Health, Malaysia. Dr. Kenny Ong heads the Neuropsychiatry Center for Neuromodulation Therapies (SYNAPSE) in Hospital Kuala Lumpur and is currently serving as a member for the Psychiatry Development and Management Committee in the Ministry of Health Malaysia on Neuromodulation Sector.

Kensuke Ikenaka

As 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.

Khean Jin Goh

Dr K J Goh is Honorary Professor of Neurology at the University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. After graduating from National University of Singapore, he trained in neurology in Singapore and in clinical neurophysiology and peripheral neurology at the University of Oxford where he was Commonwealth Fellow. His research interests are in clinical neurophysiology and neuromuscular diseases. He is Executive Board Member of the Asian and Oceanian Myology Center (AOMC) and Associate Editor of the Neurology Asia journal.

Kheng Seang Lim

Professor 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

Khian Aun Tan

Dr. Tan Khian Aun is currently a pediatric neurologist at Hospital Sultanah Bahiyah in Kedah. Dr. Tan pursued paediatric neurology subspecialty and completed the training in 2022. Besides clinical service, he is also a part-time lecturer in AIMST University and is involving in final year medical students clinical teaching and examination.

Kok Yoon Chee

Dr Chee is the head of the Neuropsychiatry Program at the Ministry of Health, Malaysia. He pursued the field of neuropsychiatry at the Melbourne Neuropsychiatry Unit, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Australia, in 2011. He completed a clinical attachment in traumatic brain injury and functional neurological disorders at the Lishman Unit in Bethlem Royal Hospital and the Wolfson Neurorehabilitation Centre at Queen Mary's Hospital, UK 2017. Dr Chee is one of the original committee member for the MOH Committee for Management of Patients with Pharmacologically Refractory Epilepsy.

Kuo Ting Lee

Dr Lee graduated from University of Malaya in 2008. Currently he is working in Penang General Hospital as an interventional cardiologist. Dr Lee completed his overseas fellowship training in structural heart disease intervention in Bristol Heart Institute, United Kingdom. His interests include echocardiography, transcatheter structural heart and valve interventions.

Lay Tin Tan

Dr 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.

Leigh Walker

Dr Leigh Walker is an NHMRC Emerging Leader Fellow at the Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health, University of Melbourne. Leigh’s research investigates the neurobiology of anxiety and alcohol use disorders. To assess this, Leigh leverages various genetic, and pharmacological approaches in rodent animal models to understand factors that drive alcohol consumption and seeking.

Limin Li

University of Malaya

Lin Kooi Ong

Dr 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.

Linda Chiu Wa Lam

Dr Linda Lam is Clinical Professor at the Department of Psychiatry, the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK). Her main research interests have been the epidemiology and impact of lifestyle and activity interventions on cognitive aging and dementia. She has also conducted the first territory wide epidemiological survey of mental disorders in Hong Kong, and pioneered lifestyle cognitive and physical exercise, and non-invasive brain stimulation interventions for Chinese older adults with neurocognitive disorders. She has published over 250 peer review articles in related research. She was awarded Honorary Fellowship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists at United Kingdom, and Honorary Membership of the World Psychiatric Association in 2017. In 2022, she was elected Honorary Fellow of the Hong Kong College of Psychiatrists.

Linda Sommerlade

For more than 15 years, Dr Sommerlade focussed on novel data-science technologies with applications in health care. In her current role, she is devoted to revolutionising the patient journey in Dementia through integrated, scalable and stream-lined diagnostic solutions.

M. Serhan Sevim

Consultant Neurologist, Mersin University, Mersin Turkey

Mahavishnu Sahadevan

Dr Vishnu is a neurology consultant currently working at Putrajaya Hospital. He has been a fellow of the European Board of Neurology since 2021. He has a keen interest in neuro-immunology and did a fellowship in Autoimmune Neurology at the Nuffield Department of Neuroscience in Oxford. He is currently heading a research on cognitive therapy in patients with autoimmune neurological diseases.

Mahendranath Moharir

Dr. Mahendra Moharir is a Staff Neurologist in the Division of Neurology, Department of Pediatrics at the Hospital for Sick Children and Professor in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Canada. He is the Medical Director of the Division of Neurology and the Clinical Director of the Pediatric Stroke Program. His research interest is in pediatric stroke, in particular cerebral sinovenous thrombosis, arteriopathies, stroke imaging and stroke outcomes. He is a co-investigator in the International Pediatric Stroke Study and a founding member of the International Pediatric Stroke Organization. He also has interest in models of care delivery in inpatient child neurology and is a founding member and investigator of the Pediatric Neurohospitalist Steering Committee of North America. He is the Associate Editor of the Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences

Malini Mahalingam

Dr Malini Mahalingam completed her Paediatric Neurology Fellowship by the Ministry of Health, Malaysia in 2021 and is currectly practicing in Paediatric Department of Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun, Ipoh.

Matthew Choung

Dr. Matthew Choung is the chairman and CEO of AriBio, a clinical stage biotech company focused on developing novel therapies for neurodegenerative diseases. Matthew also serves as a member of the International Paralymic Committee governing board and as an Adjunct Professor of Internal Medicine at Yonsei University Medical School.

Maw Pin Tan

Dr Tan Maw Pin is a Professor of Geriatric Medicine at Universiti Malaya. She is currently the Principal Investigator of the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia Long-Term Research Grant Scheme funded project, TrAnsforming CoGnitivE Frailty into Later-lifE Self-Sufficiency (AGELESS), and is the current President of the Malaysian Society of Geriatric Medicine. Her main research interest is falls prevention, and she was a member of the core committee for the World Falls Guidelines published in October 2022 and is also among the founding protem committee of the World Falls Society formed at the recent second World Falls Conference in Perth in December 2023.

Michael King Hwa Ling

Dr Michael KH Ling is a developmental neurogeneticist and a Professor at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at Universiti Putra Malaysia. He has an interest in the field of neurogenetics, genomics, and bioinformatics.

Ming-Chyi Pai

Professor 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.

Mohamad Aris Mohd Moklas

Prof. Aris’ teaching portfolios encompasses foundation knowledge in basic medical sciences, namely anatomy, and neuroscience. Prof. Aris’ research focuses on the analysis of neuronal plasticity and neurobehavioural adaptation in animal models of adult-onset neurodegenerative diseases.

Mohamad Imran Idris

Dr Imran is a Consultant Neurologist at the University of Malaya Medical Centre in Kuala Lumpur. He graduated from the University of Cambridge, UK before returning to Malaysia to train as a neurologist. After completing his subspecialty training in 2018, he went on to complete a PhD in Clinical Neurosciences at the University of Oxford in 2024. His thesis focused on the impact of cerebral small vessel disease on memory and motivation. He has a special interest in stroke and dementia.

Mohd Azman Bin M. Aris

Dr Mohd Azman M. Aris, MB ChB, M. Med, completed his medical school at University of Leeds, United Kingdom in 2003 and pursued post-graduate training Master in Internal Medicine at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia in 2012. He pursued sub-speciality training in Neurology at Hospital Kuala Lumpur in 2015, and worked as a Clinical Research Fellow at the Parkinson’s National Centre of Excellence at Kings College Hospital, UK in 2017. He is currently working as a Neurologist in Melaka General Hospital. He has a special interest in Movement Disorders, in particular Parkinson’s disease.

Mohd Faizul Sahaimi

Dr Mohd Faizul Sahaimi just completed his fellowship training of Developmental Paediatrics in Perth's Children's Hospital, Western Australia this year in February.

Mohd Izwan Che Nuddin

Mohd Izwan Che Nuddin is a dedicated Registered Nurse who is currently working at the Neurology Department Hospital Kuala Lumpur. He has over 17 years of experience in the field of neurology nursing, with expertise in immunology service and care, as well as being a Multiple Sclerosis Nurse Coordinator. Mohd Izwan will highlight the topics of: – Bundle approach used to achieve zero central line-associated bloodstream infections in Therapeutic Plasma Exchange

Mohd Safiee Ismail

Dr. 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.

Mohd Sufian Adenan

Hospital Kuala Lumpur

Muhamad Azamin Anuar

Dr 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.

Muhammad Naim Hayudin

Mr. Muhammad Naim Bin Hayudin brings over 11 years of dedicated expertise as a medical laboratory technologist within the Neurology Unit at UMMC. Proficient in a wide range of neurophysiological tests including EEG, NCS, EPS (BAEP, VEP, and SSEP), he also excels in Carotid ultrasound, Peripheral Ultrasound, Intra-operative Monitoring (IOM), and Polysomnography (PSG).

Muhammad Syahmi Miswan

With over 10 years of specialized experience as a neurophysiology technologist in the Neurology Unit at UMMC, he is highly skilled in performing a variety of neurophysiological tests, including EEG, NCS, and EPS (BAEP, VEP, SSEP). His expertise also extends to Quantitative Sensory Testing, Carotid and Peripheral Ultrasound, Intraoperative Monitoring (IOM), and Polysomnography (PSG) as well

Nabilah Abdul Rahman

DR 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.

Nagaendran Kandiah

Associate Professor Nagaendran A/L Kandiah is an Associate Professor of Neuroscience and Mental Health at Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, NTU Singapore. He is a senior consultant neurologist, the director of the Dementia Research Centre (Singapore) and a senior clinician scientist with the National Medical Research Council of Singapore. He chairs the Southeast Asian Consortium on Neurocognition, Neuroimaging and Biomarker Research (SEACURE), serves as an executive board member of the Asian Society Against Dementia, and has been the director of education for the Vas-Cog Society of Asia since 2016. A/Prof Nagaendran’s research focuses on developing novel biomarkers and interventional strategies for mild cognitive impairment and dementia. His work employs fluid biomarkers, neuroimaging, neurocognitive panels and digital-AI technology to investigate Alzheimer's disease, vascular dementia, and other related neurodegenerative disorders. He currently holds several national research grants, including the Cerebrovascular Health, Adult Learning, Resilience and Mechanism (CHARM) Study and the Comprehensive Digital-Fluid Biomarker Platform for the Detection and Classification of Mild Cognitive Impairment (DECODE). He also serves as an advisor to several public agencies and private organisations in Singapore on ageing and cognition.

Narayanaswamy Venketasubramaniam Ramani

Dr N V Ramani is a neurologist at Raffles Neuroscience Centre. He received his basic medical degree from the National University of Singapore (NUS) in 1983. He obtained his M Med (Int Med) from NUS in 1988 and Fellowship with the Royal College of Physicians (Edinburgh) in 2005. His other qualifications are FAMS (Neurology), Cert Neurosonology (WFN NSRG), Cert Neurosonology (ASN), PGDip (Epidemiology) (London), MSc (Epidemiology) (London), DLSHTM (Epidemiology) and Master of Health Science (Stroke Management) (Newcastle). Prior to joining Raffles Hospital, Dr Ramani was a senior consultant in the Division of Neurology at the National University Hospital. He was also Associate Professor with the Department of Epidemiology and Public Health and is currently Adjunct Professor with the Department of Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore. He is actively involved in both postgraduate and undergraduate medical training, as well as teaching of allied healthcare workers and the public. Dr Ramani is a member of numerous local and international committees as well as an editorial board member and reviewer for several peer-reviewed journals related to medicine, neurology and stroke. His special interests are in stroke, neurosonology, dementia, epidemiology and clinical trials.

Narisorn Kitiyanant

Dr. Narisorn Kitiyanant is a faculty member and the deputy director of the Institute of Molecular Biosciences, Mahidol University in Thailand. He has a special interest in human stem cell biology, especially in the intervention of neural progenitor cells for neurodegenerative diseases. For this purpose, he focuses on using lentiviral and adeno-associated viral vectors as tools for gene therapy and genome editing.

Nguyen Linh Trung

Nguyen Linh Trung obtained his B.Eng. and Ph.D. degrees, both in Electrical Engineering, from Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia. In 2006, he joined the University of Engineering and Technology, Vietnam National University, Hanoi (VNU), where he is currently an associate professor of electronic engineering and the director of the Advanced Institute of Engineering and Technology. His broad technical interests are theory and methods of signal processing, including time-frequency signal analysis, blind source separation, compressed sensing, semi-blind system identification, tensor-based signal analysis, machine learning, and application of signal processing in telecommunications and medicine, with a current focus on large-scale processing.

Nicola Lautenschlager

Nicola T Lautenschlager, MD, FRANZCP Professor & Chair of Psychiatry of Old Age Academic Unit for Psychiatry of Old Age | Department of Psychiatry | Melbourne Medical School Deputy Dean People, Community & Partnerships Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences The University of Melbourne

Nor Amelia Mohd Fauzi

Dr. 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.

Nor Azni Yahaya

Dr Nor Azni is a consultant paediatrician and paediatric neurologist at Hospital Raja Perempuan Zainab II, Kota Bharu Kelantan since 2009, having completed his paediatric neurology fellowship in Birmingham Children’s Hospital, UK. He is currently the head of paediatric department and also serves as visiting lecturer at Hospital University Sains Malaysia (HUSM), Kelantan.

Nor Haizura Abd Rani

Assoc 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.

Nor Hanim Mohamad Hanapi

Dr 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.

Noramilia Hussin

Amilia Hussin, Assistant Medical Officer Technical Expert (AMOTeX) from Hospital Kuala Lumpur. Served for 7 years in Neurophysiology Unit and with expertise in various types of clinical neurophysiology procedures.

Norazlin Kamal Nor

Assoc 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.

Norshariza Nordin

Norshariza Nordin is an Associate Professor in Molecular Genetics, specialising in Stem Cell, at the Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia. She is currently a member of Genetics and Regenerative (ReGEN) Research Group and the interim associate researcher at Malaysian Research Institute of Ageing (MyAgeingTM). Her main research focus is on stem cell differentiation and neural development.

Nuraiduni Mazlan

Care of patient with Thrombolysis in Acute Stroke Unit, ASU Perform Plasma Exchange Procedure Care of patient with IV Immunoglobulin Provide constant monitoring and care to critically ill patients.

Nursyazwana Zolkafli

Mdm Nursyazwana is working as Neurophysiology Technologist at Neurology, HCTM. She performs tests at Neurology labs such as Nerve Conduction Study, Electroencephalography, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, Video Telemetry and also conducting some events.

Nurul Aqmar Mohamad Nor Hazalin

Dr. 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.

Paulus Anam Ong

Dr. Paulus Anam Ong, MD is a neurologist, He heads the Memory and Movement Disorders Clinics at Hasan Sadikin Hospital, Padjadjaran University, Bandung Indonesia.

Perminder Singh Sachdev

Perminder Sachdev AM MBBS MD FRANZCP PhD FAHMS is Scientia Professor of Neuropsychiatry, Co-Director of the Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing (CHeBA) in the School of Psychiatry, UNSW Sydney, and Clinical Director of the Neuropsychiatric Institute (NPI) at the Prince of Wales Hospital, Sydney, Australia. He is deputy chair of the Australian Dementia Network (ADNeT) and Director of the Centre of Research Excellence in Vascular Contributions to Dementia. His major areas of research are drug-induced movement disorders, brain imaging, cognitive ageing and dementia. He has published over 900 peer-reviewed journal papers and 6 books, including one for lay readers (The Yipping Tiger and other tales from the neuropsychiatric clinic) and a book of poems (A migrant’s musings). He was named NSW Scientist of the year for Biomedical Sciences in 2010. In 2011, he was appointed Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for services to medical research. In 2018, he won the DARF-Yulgilbar Innovation Award for dementia research. In 2022, he was awarded the Ryman Prize by an international jury for the most significant contributions world-wide toward the health of older people.

Phei Ming Chern

Dr. 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.

Phylis Marcus Jihum

Mdm Phylis is an assistant medical officer currently in her 8th year of service. She received her diploma from KSKB Johor Bahru previously known as ILKKM Johor Bahru in 2015. She joined the neurophysiology SGH since Mac 2019. She is interested in Neuromuscular diagnostic tests.

Pike See Cheah

Assoc. 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.

Presaad Pillai

Dr. Presaad Pillai Perianen, a Consultant Physician and Neurologist at Queen Elizabeth Hospital II, specializes in stroke and neurology. His work has earned him multiple awards in both his publications and international presentations.

Pue Siah Chin

I 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.

Rabani Remli

Dr Rabani Remli is an Associate Professor at the Department of Medicine, National University of Malaysia. She is also a Consultant Physician and Neurologist at the Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz, Kuala Lumpur. Dr Rabani received her medical degree from University of Sheffield , United Kingdom and completed her Doctor of internal medicine training at the National University of Malaysia. She was awarded a certificate of completion in Neurology Training in 2014 by the National Neurology Board, Malaysia. Dr Rabani had broad research interest and involved in various topics of clinical trial including Multiple Sclerosis, epilepsy,dementia and migraine. Her main interest is in the field of neuromuscular and neuroimmunology disorders. She is currently served as Vice President of Malaysian society of neurosciences, chair of Clinical Neurophysiology and Neuromuscular council in Malaysia Society of Neurosciences and a committee member of Therapeutics Plasma Exchange Task Force Group. She is the author and co-author of peer-reviewed articles published in local and international journals including Mulitple sclerosis, Clinical Neurophysiology and Neurology Asia.

Rahimah Ibrahim

Rahimah Ibrahim works as an educator, researcher, and consultant on ageing and human services. She is presently the Director of the Malaysian Research Institute on Ageing and a faculty member of the Department of Human Development and Family Studies, Faculty of Human Ecology, Universiti Putra Malaysia. She established a research program on older people's care at UPM, bringing together scholars from many disciplines to conduct study on the system, economics, education and training, supportive environment, and technology in aged care. She is also an associate professor at the faculty, where she teaches undergraduate courses on adult development and ageing as well as postgraduate courses on social gerontology. Dr. Rahimah's research interests include aged care services and the relationships between formal and informal care for older people. Her care-related research projects include those on psychosocial aspects of dementia care (University of Sydney), comparative study on care relations among Asian countries (Kyoto University), filial responsibility among female undergraduates in different Asian societies (Tokyo Christian Women's University), exploring the standards of residential care facilities for older people in Malaysia (Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia), and the structure of aged facilities and services (Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development; World Bank). She has contributed her expertise to the curriculum review of the vocational subject Basic Gerontology and Geriatrics in selected Malaysian secondary schools (Ministry of Education), PEMANDU lab for senior living (Prime Minister's Department), and Khazanah Impact Innovation Challenge (Khazanah Nasional Berhad).

Raja Ahmad Reza Raja Lope Ahmad

Neurology fellow with special interest in Epilepsy. Graduated from I.M. Sechenov Moscow Medical Academy in 2011, subsequently obtained his MRCP(UK) certificate in 2017. Currently working in the Department of Neurology, Hospital Kuala Lumpur.

Raja Juanita Raja Lope

Dr 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.

Rajini Sarvananthan

Dr Rajini Sarvananthan is a Consultant Developmental and General Paediatrician at Park City Medical Centre, Baby and Beyond Child Specialist Clinic and a Visiting Consultant at University Malaya Medical Centre. Aside from clinical work, she continues to be involved in the training of Developmental Paediatricians and is part of the Subspecialty Sub-Committee for Education. She has been a committee member of the Positive Parenting Management Committee since 2014 She often speaks on different community platforms on topics relevant to developmental paediatrics and advocates for children and families of different needs.

Ralf Ihl

Since his retirement, Professor Ralf Ihl has dedicated his efforts to non-profit institutions, focusing on integrating outpatient and clinical structures. Until 2022, he was the head of the Clinic of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy at the Alexian Hospital and led the Alexian Research Centre in Krefeld, Germany. Prof Ihl served as the president of the European Association of Geriatric Psychiatry from 2004 to 2011 and was a founding member of the German Alzheimer Association, where he was vice president from 1992 to 1997. Prof Ihl has been actively involved in governmental and pharmaceutical research related to the diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer`s disease, dementia and other psychiatric diseases. He has published extensively and significantly contributed to several key position papers and guidelines on dementia management and treatment.

Ralph Martins

Professor Ralph Martins, AO has dedicated over 40 years to Alzheimer’s Disease research. He is well-known and highly respected internationally as a prominent researcher in the field. His insight into this devasting disease has led to a number of ground-breaking discoveries. Professor Martins and his team have been at the forefront globally in developing non-invasive and cost-effective early diagnostics for pre-clinical Alzheimer’s disease.

Ranjini S Sivanesom

Dr.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,

Rathika Rajah

I am a Neurology Fellow and Physician, in Department in Medicine, Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz since 2022 and I have a special interest in Stroke and Intervention.

Ray Jen Neo

A neurologist, trained in Malaysia and underwent fellowship training in movement disorders in Queen Square, London. His main interests are dystonia, functional neurological disorders and Parkinson's disease & related disorders.

Raymond Azman Ali

Emeritus 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.

Rohaya Mohamad @ Zakaria

Dr Rohaya Clinical Fellowship training in Paediatric Neurogenetics at Montreal’s Children Hospital, McGill University Health Centre (MUHC), Montreal, Canada and is currently practicing in the Paediatric Department, Hospital Sultanah Nur Zahirah, Terengganu.

Rosdi Zainol

Rosdi Zainol, with 25 years in clinical neurophysiology, heads Hospital Kuala Lumpur's Neurophysiology Unit. Strengthened by local and international academic honors, recognized by both MBOT and AMOTeX, Ministry of Health Malaysia.

SangYun Kim

He 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.

Sangita Dharshini Terumalay

Dr Sangita Terumalay is currently practising in Thomson Hospital Kota Damansara. She received her general neurology training in Hospital Pulau Pinang and Hospital Kuala Lumpur. Her passion for neurological disorders in the immature brain lead her to complete her neonatal neurology fellowship in Hospital For Sick Kids, Toronto Canada. Her main interest include acute neonatal neurological emergencies and neonatal brain monitoring.

Sanihah Abdul Halim

Associate Professor Dr Sanihah Abdul Halim is a consultant neurologist at Universiti Sains Malaysia. She received neurology training from various neurology centers in Malaysia as well as from the National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery, London. She manages hundreds of adult neurology patients per year. The works include stroke reperfusion therapy, pre-epilepsy surgery evaluation, deep brain stimulation evaluation and programming, botulinum toxin injection for movement disorders, and neurophysiology. She teaches neurology to both undergraduate and postgraduate students at USM. Her research interests include stroke and rehabilitation, Parkinson’s disease and epilepsy. She is currently an Assistant Secretary of the Malaysian Society of Neuroscience (MSN) and Executive Committee of Clinical Neurophysiology and Neuromuscular Section (CNNS) of MSN.

Sarah Shaikh Abdul Karim

Dr Sarah Shaikh got her Fellowship in Prehospital Care and Disaster Medicine from Medical College of Wisconsin in 2015 and is currently practicing as a Consultant Emergency Physician at the Prehospital Care Services Unit, Emergency and Trauma Department of Hospital Sungai Buloh.

Saravanan Krishinan

Consultant interventional Cardiologist and cardiac Electrophysiologist gazetted under Ministry of Health Malaysia; Current appointment as the head of Department Cardiology and Electrophysiology, at Hospital Sultanah Bahiyah Alor Setar Kedah and visiting clinical lecturer at Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia. Visiting consultant to various private hospitals across the northern states.

Sathyabama Ramachandram

Dr Sathyabama Ramachandram is a Consultant Developmental Paediatrician at Penang General Hospital, from September 2013. Dr Sathya is actively involved in training clinical fellows, paediatric medical officers and primary care doctors in addition to medical students and nurses. She is an MRCPH examiner and actively involved in research and publications.

Seong Hye Choi

Prof. 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.

Seong Soo An

Dr. Seong Soo Alexander An is a professor in the Department of BionanoTechnology at Gachon University. His research focused on genetics, developing blood-based biomarkers and therapeutics in neurodegenerative diseases. Working together with professors SangYun Kim, Young Chul and Sungmin Kang for the past 2 decades, professor An is one of founders of Alzheimer's disease All Marker Research (ADAM) group in Korea.

Seong-Ho Koh

Professor Seong-Ho Koh works at the Department of Neurology, Hanyang University College of Medicine, in Seoul, Korea. He graduated from Hanyang University College of Medicine in 1997 and earned his PhD from the same university in 2007. He served as a visiting scholar at Harvard University from 2013 to 2014 and at Uppsala University in 2016. His major interests are the early diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease.

Serge Gauthier

Dr Serge Gauthier is Emeritus Professor in Neurology and Psychiatry at McGill University. Previously he has been Director of the McGill Centre for Studies in Ageing and holder of a Research Chair at the Canadian Institute for Health Research, Clinical Investigator and Staff Neurologist at the Montreal Neurological Hospital and Institute. His research interests include aetiology and treatment of Alzheimer's disease and related diagnosis, development of consensus guidelines on approval and use of antidementia drugs, and on the rights of persons with dementia to participate in research. His publications include Clinical Diagnosis and Management of Alzheimer's Disease (2006), Case Studies in Dementia (2021), ADI’s World Alzheimer Reports (2021, 2022). He has published 775 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters. H-index 130. His contributions to research include design and implementation of randomised clinical trials to establish the safety and efficacy of cholinesterase inhibitors, muscarinic agonists, and agents possibly modifying progression of Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia. He is a founding member of ASAD and od VASCOG. He was a recipient of the Prix Galien Award in 1997, the Order of Canada in 2014 and the Order of Québec in 2017.

Shabana Usman Simjee

Dr. Shabana Usman Simjee is a Professor of Pharmacology at H.E.J. Research Institute of Chemistry, International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences, University of Karachi. She has received M.Sc. (Biochemistry) from the University of Karachi, Pakistan, MS from FIU, Miami, USA, and PhD (Neuroscience) from the University of Manchester, UK. Her current research focus is in the area of chronic pain and neurological disorders including Alzheimer’s disease, epilepsy, stroke, and CNS tumours. She also shares International US Patents with her collaborators. Dr. Simjee has published several international papers in peer reviewed journals and also serve as an editorial board member of 3 international peer reviewed journals. In 2004-2005, Dr. Simjee was a visiting scholar at St. Michael’s Hospital, and The Hospital for the Sick Children Research Institute, Canada. In 2009, Under the Higher Education Link Programme Scheme between HEC (Pakistan) and British Council, she visited University of Reading, UK as a British Council visitor.

Shamsul Omar Tajidin

Experienced Clinical Neurophysiology Tutor, Adept at Instructing Students In Neurodiagnostic Techniques And Principles, Fostering Academic Excellence, And Promoting Practical Skills Development For Healthcare Professionals In Clinical And Research Settings

Sharon Mei Ling Tai

Dr. Tai Mei-Ling Sharon is Professor and senior consultant neurologist at University Malaya Medical Centre. She graduated with Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from the University of Melbourne. For postgraduate degrees, she obtained Masters of Internal Medicine from University of Malaya, as well as MRCP (UK). She had her fellowship in Singapore. Her interests are in headache, stroke, and tuberculous meningitis. She has numerous peer-reviewed journal articles, and several chapters in book She is an academic editor in International Journal of Clinical Practice. In addition, she is a reviewer for manuscripts for a number of journals.

Sindhu Viswanathan

Sindhu is a paediatric neurologist based at Penang General Hospital. She completed her paediatric epilepsy fellowship at Austin Hospital, Melbourne, home to the renowned Bladin-Berkovic comprehensive epilepsy programme. Her academic interests include epilepsy genetics, epilepsy education, ethics and health economics. In her free time, she attempts to comprehend the biomechanics of flying fish.

Siti Nasrina Yahaya

My 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.

So Young Moon

Solomon Tesfaye

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals and the University of Sheffield

Su Hong Lim

Su Yin Lim

Dr. Lim Su Yin, MBBS, MRCP, MD, is a neurologist and senior lecturer at Taylor's University Malaysia. She specializes in neuroimaging and neuroinflammatory disorders, with research on multiple sclerosis and stroke.

Subhashini Jayanath

Subhashini Jayanath is an associate professor and consultant developmental paediatrician at University of Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC), Kuala Lumpur. Her areas of interest are autism, learning disorders and ADHD. In 2017, Dr Jayanath prepared the developmental paediatrics subspecialty training criteria for UMMC, which is currently in use. In 2019, she started the Child Development Centre at UMMC. Dr Jayanath has written a book for parents of young autistic children (Autism in Short: A Handbook for Parents, Gerakbudaya, 2018) and has authored chapters on developmental paediatrics in textbooks. She is a Past Co-chair & Global Outreach Officer for the ECC of INSAR, an exco of the Malaysian Society of Neurosciences (MSN) and the Chapter of Child Neurology and Developmental Paediatrics, under MSN. She presented at the INSAR Institute 2023: Shaping the Future of Autism Research: A Global Perspective. Dr Jayanath, along with other Subspecialty Education Sub-committee members of the Medical Education Committee, Malaysian Medical Council, revised the national training criteria for developmental paediatrics in 2020. She is part of the University of Malaya research group working with the Collaborative Research Network for Asian Children with Developmental Disorders, United Graduate School of Child Development, Osaka University.

Suhaila Mohamad Zahir

Dr Suhaila Mohamad Zahir graduated from the University of Galway, Ireland then continued her postgraduate specialty in Psychiatry at Universiti Sains Malaysia. Following that she completed her fellowship in Geriatric Psychiatry from Mercer’s Institute of Successful Ageing, St James’ Hospital Dublin, Ireland.

Suhaila Omar

I am a Paediatrician who works with children with special needs especially in the area of rehabilitation in hopes of helping kids with disabilities realize that their potential by improving their function , enjoying a fun childhood with good friends and family support , and mostly to seeing that they too can have a bright future. Most of all , I am a mother of four , an avid hiker and lover of nature.

Sumitha Murugesu

Completed 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.

Suraya Hani Kamsani

Dr. Suraya, a University of Melbourne graduate, is a cardiologist specializing in electrophysiology at the National Heart Institute. She has co-authored multiple peer-reviewed articles, presented at local and international conferences, and is currently pursuing a PhD at the University of Adelaide.

Suraya Yusoff

Dr Suraya set up the first elderly mental health services in Malaysia in 1998. She is involved in promoting the setting up of memory clinics in Malaysia. She was involved in several committees in the MOH Malaysia, including the ‘National Mental Health framework, 2003’ and ‘Mental Health Regulations 2007’. She had also contributed to development of training curriculum and in drawing up the programs for the national fellowship psychogeriatric subspecialty training for the country. She was Chairperson for 2 Malaysian CPG for Management of Dementia, 1st edition (2003) and 2nd edition (2009). She joined Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia as an Associate Professor of Psychiatry (Clinical) in 2021 following her retirement from Public Service. She founded and continued as advisor for the Johor Bahru Alzheimer’s Disease Support Association (JOBADA) from its inception in 1998 until currently. She is a committee member of the Asian Society Against Dementia since 2010. She had been actively involved in both industry and investigator research, and had presented papers at both international and national conferences on dementia and depression in late life, and publications in local and international journals.

Susy Mathew

Completed 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.

Sutisa Thanoi

Prof Sutisa Thanoi had her PhD from the University of Sheffield, UK and is currently practicing at the Department of Anatomy and Centre of Excellence in Medical Biotechnology, Faculty of Medical Science, Naresuan University Phitsanulok,Thailand.

Suzana Shahar

Prof 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.

Swee Guan Ng

Ng 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,

Teik Beng Khoo

Dr. 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.

Terrence Thomas

Terrence is a Paediatric Neurologist at KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital in Singapore. He enjoys clinical and research work in Neuroimmunology, and thinks there is a story to tell about the unique spectrum of immune-related neurological disorders amongst children living in South East Asia.

Thien Thien Lim

Dr. Lim Thien Thien is currently a Consultant Neurologist working in Island Hospital, Penang. He graduated from University Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) in 2002. Subsequently, he obtained his Membership Royal College of Physician (MRCP) from the United Kingdom(UK) in 2007. From Jan 2008 till May 2009 he underwent his gazettement as a physician in Hospital Seberang Jaya. Thereafter, he furthered his training in neurology in Penang General Hospital, University Kebangsaan Malaysia(UKM) and Kuala Lumpur General Hospital before doing his subspecialty in Parkinson's disease and movement disorders. He was awarded the Fellowship in Parkinson disease and Movement disorders from Cleveland Clinic, United States of America in 2012 after his training in the United States of America under the supervision of Dr. Hubert H Fernandez. He has done numerous researches and has written many articles in journals and book chapters in Movement Disorders. Dr. Lim is currently the Chairman of the Movement Disorder Council Malaysia and the Social Media Editor or Parkinsonism and Related Disorders journal.

Thinesh Kumaran Jaya Raman

Dr Thinesh Kumaran Jaya Raman completed his Masters in Neurosurgery in 2014 at Univeristy Sains Malaysia and is currently practicing at the Department of Neurosurgery, Hospital Kuala Lumpur.

Tjen Jhung Lee

Tsun Haw Toh

Pantai Hospital Ayer Keroh

Tuan Anh Nguyen

Dr Tuan Nguyen is an A/Prof at National Ageing Research Institute; Swinburne University of Technology; and University of South Australia. His research interest includes the development and implementation of technology-based, culturally tailored interventions to prevent dementia or improve lives of people with dementia and their carers in low- and middle-income countries and in culturally and linguistically diverse communities in Australia. He is the Principal Investigator on three international grants. He has authored >100 publications, >60 conference presentations and has attracted >$13 million in research funding.

Vigneswari Ganesan

Dr Vickie as she is fondly known, is a senior consultant paediatric neurologist at Hospital Pulau Pinang. She completed her paediatric neurology training in 2001. This included her clinical fellowship in general paediatric neurology at the New Children’s Hospital at Westmead, NSW and paediatric epilepsy at the Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne, Australia. She is the current Head of paediatric neurology services in KKM.

Vorapun Senanarong

Her early medical education was at the Mahidol University, Thailand. Dr Senanarong went on to train in neurology in both the UK and the US. In 1997 till the present she heads and is the Director of the Memory Clinic, the Ageing and Dementia Program at Division of Neurology, Department of Medicine at Mahidol University. She also sits in the subcommittee of the undergraduate training program and is a member of the subcommittee of hospital assurance of outpatient clinics of the Department of Medicine at Mahidol University. She was promoted to Associate Professorship in 2001. She has published more than 40 papers in both national and international journals, and had written chapters in books on dementia. She is actively partcipates in both national and international societies.

Wai-Chi Chan

Dr Chan is a Clinical Associate Professor at the Department of Psychiatry of the University of Hong Kong. He is also the Chief of Service of the Department of Psychiatry of Queen Mary Hospital and the Chair of Specialty of Mental Health Services of Gleneagles Hospital Hong Kong.

Wan Aliaa Wan Sulaiman

Dr Wan holds a Master of Research in Clinical Sciences degree from the University of Liverpool, UK. She also holds a Membership in the Royal College of Physicians of the United Kingdom Diploma (MRCP), UK. She is fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, UK and completed her neurology training in Malaysia. She was granted the International Headache Society Fellowship Award at Kings College London, UK. Dr Wan is a reviewer for Current Pain and Headache Reports and her interests are migraine and headache. She has published numerous peer-reviewed articles including in Cephalalgia.

Wan Asyraf Wan Zaidi

Dr Wan Asyraf Wan Zaidi, graduated from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia for both under graduate and post graduate in Internal Medicine, he pursue his neurology training before further training at the Royal Melbourne Hospital Comprehensive Stroke Centre, Melbourne, Australia for his subspeciality training. His currently a clinical lecturer at Faculty of Medicine Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (National University of Malaysia) and stroke neurologist & physician for Department of Medicine, Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz UKM. He is currently the Vice Chairman of Malaysia Stroke Council and a member of World Stroke Organisation, WSO Future Stroke Leaders Programme 1st Cohort Alumni and also the co-chair MT2020+ Malaysia regional committee . He is also the national lead investigator for Malaysia in several multicentre international RCTs i.e. TRIDENT, AVERT DOSE, OPTIMISTmain and Librexia Stroke trial. His research interest are in acute stroke reperfusion treatment, stroke rehabilitation and stroke prevention especially in the intracranial atherosclerotic disease subgroup patients.

Wan Chean Ooi

Wan Chung Law

Dr Law Wan Chung is consultant neurologist and head of neurology unit at Sarawak General Hospital. He is also Sarawak state neurologist and adjunct lecturer for UNIMAS medical faculty. My main area of interest is stroke.

Wan Faizal Wan Rahimi Shah

Kedah Medical Centre

Wanakorn Rattanawong

Wee Vien Khoo

Dr Khoo Wee Vien is a clinical lecturer and Developmental Paediatrics Fellow at Universiti Malaya. Her areas of interest are child population health, Autism Spectrum Disorder, learning difficulties and developmental outcomes in children experiencing adversity.

Wee Yong Tan

Dr. Tan Wee Yong is a Consultant Physician & Neurologist at Thomson Hospital Kota Damansara and Chairman of its Research Committee. He also serves as a Visiting Physician & Neurologist at Columbia Asia Hospital Setapak and a Medical Adviser to ReGEN Rehab Hospital. Additionally, he is the Secretary of the Malaysia Stroke Council. Dr. Tan specializes in the treatment of stroke, particularly hyperacute stroke, and focuses on primary and secondary stroke prevention and other neurology diseases.

Wei Chao Loh

Dr. Loh Wei Chao is a distinguished medical lecturer and consultant neurologist at Hospital Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM). With a special interest in the treatment of stroke, he is dedicated to advancing patient care through both clinical practice and academic pursuits. Dr. Loh's passion for teaching is evident in his commitment to educating the medical fraternity, fostering the next generation of healthcare professionals. His dual roles allow him to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application, ensuring that his students receive a well-rounded, comprehensive medical education. Dr. Loh is actively involved in research and continuously contributes to the medical field through publications and presentations at national and international conferences.

Wei-Ju Lee

Dr. 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.

Wickly Lee

After completing a one year neurointerventional fellowship in Budapest, Hungary, Dr Lee is currently a Senior Consultant in the Neuroradiology department of National Neuroscience Institute, specialised in the field of neurointervention. He is also the Director, Joint Neurovascular Service at National Neuroscience Institute of Singapore. Besides neuroimaging, he has a professional interest in the treatment of cerebral and spinal vascular diseases, including aneurysms, arterio-venous malformations, dural arteriovenous fistulas and interventional treatment of head and neck vascular abnormalities. He has also a special interest in acute stroke intervention. Besides his interest in clinical service and research, he is passionate about resident and fellow teaching.

Winnie Peitee Ong

Dr. 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.

Won Fen Wong

Dr. 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.

Ya Ke

Prof. KE Ya is currently Professor at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. Her main research interest is on the neural circuit mechanisms underlying cognitive and emotional functions and their aberrations in various brain disorders.

Yan Lian Teo

Dr Teo Yan Lian graduated from Manipal University in 2011. She completed her paediatric neurology training in 2023 and is currently working in the paediatric neurology unit at Hospital Tunku Azizah Kuala Lumpur, where she is actively involved in the management of children with tone and movement disorders. Apart from general neurology work, she regularly runs the cerebral palsy, botulinum toxin injection, neuromuscular and movement disorder clinics at Hospital Tunku Azizah.

YongSoo Shim

Professor, Neurology, The Catholic University of Korea, Eunpyeong St. Mary’s Hospital. Deeply interested in emotions and social cognition in Alzheimer's patients. He is also conducting studies using digital tools like voice and visual tracking for early cognitive impairment detection.

Young Ho Park

Prof 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.

Yuan-Han Yang

Professor, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University Joint Professor, National Sun Yat-sen University Distinguished Research, Industrial Technology Research Institute Chairman, Dementia Research& Care Committee, Geriatric and Welfare Research Center National Health Research Institute Director, Neuroscience Research Center, Kaohsiung Medical University Vice Superintendent, Kaohsiung Municipal Ta-Tung Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University.

Yuet Yen Wong

Yuet 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.

Yusma Lyana Mohd Yusof

Dr 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.

Yustiani Dikot

Yustiani Dikot, has over four decades of experience. Dr. Dikot embarked on her journey as a neurologist in 1984 and has since dedicated herself to understanding and treating neurological disorders. Her specialization in Neurobehavior, which she has focused on since 1996, underscores her commitment to the intricate relationship between brain function and behavior. Currently, Dr. Dikot holds the position of Head of the Memory Clinic at Borromeus Hospital in Bandung, where she leads efforts in diagnosing and managing cognitive disorders. Her role extends beyond clinical practice; she also imparts her vast knowledge and expertise as a lecturer for neurology residents at Padjajaran University. Through her teaching, she nurtures the next generation of neurologists, sharing insights gained from her extensive career.

Zhe Kang Law

Associate Professor Dr Zhe Kang Law is a consultant neurologist with research interest in intracerebral haemorrhage. He is the national coordinator for TICH2 and TICH3 international trials and has published 70+ articles in high impact journals. He is a reviewer and associate editor for several neurology/stroke journals. He is currently a WSO future leader.

Zurina Hassan

Associate Prof Dr Zurina is a university lecturer in Centre for Drug Research, USM. She specialises in animal behaviour of addiction and neurodegenerative disease, looking at the neuroplasticity of cognition and neural mechanisms. She is an electrophysiologist, focusing on EEG and synaptic plasticity.