Faculty

Specialty: Endocrinology

Dr. Bee is the Head and Senior Consultant of the Department of Endocrinology at Singapore General Hospital (SGH) and holds the position of Clinical Associate Professor at Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore. Dr. Bee graduated from the National University of Singapore and completed his specialist training in Endocrinology at SGH and research training at the Joslin Diabetes Centre in Boston, USA. His clinical focus is primarily on the management of diabetes mellitus and lipid disorders. Dr. Bee leads research programmes aimed at diabetes prevention, risk prediction for diabetic complications, and leveraging artificial intelligence in diabetes care. In addition to his roles at SGH and SingHealth, Dr. Bee is also the President of Diabetes Singapore.

Specialty: Endocrinology

Prof Manju Chandran is a Senior Consultant Endocrinologist and Director of the Osteoporosis and Bone Metabolism Unit at Singapore General Hospital, which she founded in 2007. She is also Clinical Professor at Duke-NUS Medical School and Chairperson of the Asia Pacific Consortium on Osteoporosis (APCO) leading bone health experts from 23 countries in the Asia Pacific. She spearheaded the development of the APCO Framework, the APCO Collective Intellect Clinical Case Discussion Platform (CICCDP), and multiple other educational tools to improve global osteoporosis care. She is the founder of WISHBONE, Singapore’s only osteoporosis support group, and leads multiple public education initiatives in Singapore.

Prof Chandran is board and Council of Scientific Advisors member of the IOF, Deputy Chair of its Asia Pacific Regional Advisory Council and Chair of the AP panel of the ISCD. She is an appointed member of the Bone Health Expert Group of the WHO and Steering Committee Member of the IOF Capture the Fracture Governance and the Global Rare Bone Disorders Summit.

She has won numerous accolades, including the 2025 ISCD Gluck Humanitarian Award, the 2023 ISCD Clinician of the Year Award and the 2021 IOF Olof Johnell Science Award. Her SGH-based fracture liaison service OPTIMAL was Asia Pacific’s first to earn IOF’s Gold Star.

With over 200 publications, her research spans osteoporosis, rare bone diseases, parathyroid disorders and diabetes-related bone issues. 

Specialty: Endocrinology and Diabetes

Dr. Khadija Hafidh has over 20 years of experience in Internal medicine, diabetes, obesity, metabolism and medical education. Currently, she heads the Diabetes Unit at Rashid Hospital, Dubai Academic Health Corporation.

She is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, and a member of the American College of Physicians.

She is a clinical Professor of Medicine at Mohammed Bin Rashid University College of Medicine, UAE.

She is a certified SCOPE obesity expert and Cardio-metabolic Health Specialist.

She is a member of the steering committee for the UAE National Diabetes Guidelines and Editorial Board Member of the Dubai Diabetes and Endocrine Journal

Her research interest include: cardiovascular complications in Diabetes and Obesity

Specialty: Endocrinology And Internal Medicine

Dr Gudmundur Johannsson is a Professor of Endocrinology and Vice Dean at the Sahlgrenska Academy, Faculty of Medicine, University of Gothenburg and a Senior Consultant at the Department of Endocrinology at Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden. He earned his medical degree from the University of Iceland, and training in internal medicine and clinical endocrinology at Sahlgrenska University Hospital. Professor Johannsson defended his thesis in 1997 and became a Senior Lecturer in 2003, progressed to Professor of Endocrinology in 2010, all at the Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg. He was the head of Department of Endocrinology at the Sahlgrenska University Hospital in 2000 – 2011, Deputy Director of Department of Internal Medicine and Clinical Nutrition, Institute of Medicine, Sahlgrenska Academy in 2015-2018. He was also the Deputy Director Institute of Medicine, Sahlgrenska Academy between 2018-2023 and Vice Dean Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg from 2024. Dr Johannsson was a Visiting Professor at the University of New South Wales, Sydney from 2001 to 2003. He is a Board member and past president of the Growth Hormone Research Society, board member of the Pituitary Society and member of the steering committee of European Reference Network on Rare Endocrine Conditions in the European Union.

Specialty: Endocrinology

Dr. Kong is Professor in the Department of Medicine and Therapeutics at The Chinese University of Hong Kong, and Honorary Consultant at the Prince of Wales Hospital, Hong Kong. Dr. Kong graduated from TheChinese University of Hong Kong and completed her training in General Medicine and Endocrinology at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Hong Kong. She had her overseas training as postdoctoral fellow under the mentorship of Dr. Robert Henry at the Division of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine at University of California, San Diego, United States between 1998 and 1999. She became a Fellow of the Hong Kong Academy of Medicine in 2000, with accreditation in Advanced Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism. She is also a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, Glasgow, Edinburgh and London. She is the chairperson of Specialty Board in Advanced Internal Medicine, Hong Kong College of Physicians between 2017 and 2021. Dr. Kong’s research interests are obesity and diabetes with focuses on epidemiological studies and clinical trials related to lifestyle factors, technology and complications in adults and adolescents. Dr. Kong is the member of Nominating Committee for President, World Obesity Federation. She is a member of steering committees of multinational studies and advisory boards of Hong Kong Government and international agencies including the Global Advisory Group of World Obesity Day. She is the Editor in Chief of Primary Care Diabetes, Managing Editor of Obesity Reviews, Editorial Board Member of Diabetes Care, Section Editor of Current Diabetes Reports, and International Associate Editor of Diabetes Technology and Therapeutics. Dr. Kong is dedicated to teaching and won the Faculty Education Award in 2022. She has presented at numerous local, regional and international meetings and has published over 360 articles in international peer-reviewed journals.

Specialty: Endocrinology  

Dr Loh Wann Jia. Consultant – MBBS BSc (Hons) MRCP, M.Med, Clinical Assistant Professor Duke-NUS, Department of Endocrinology, Changi General Hospital, Singapore. Dr. Loh Wann Jia is a consultant endocrinologist working in Changi General Hospital. In 2019, she set up the Lipid Service in CGH and continues to build the lipid team. Apart from general endocrinology and internal medicine, she has subspecialty interest in metabolic conditions including obesity, dyslipidaemia, atypical diabetes, and severe insulin resistant states. She graduated from Imperial College London (U.K.) with Distinction and an intercalated degree of Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Endocrinology with 1st class honours. She has undertaken clinical and research fellowships in London (2017) and in Australia (HMDP 2022). She has written multiple publications related to dyslipidaemia, including Lp(a). She won a few research awards including Nurturing Clinician Researcher Award , Singhealth Publish! Award, and NMRC research training fund and NRMC population health-new investigator award.

Professor McCormack graduated in 2000 from the University of Sydney and undertook postgraduate training at the Royal North Shore Hospital. Her subsequent PhD examined the role of chemotherapy and genetic biomarkers in the management of aggressive pituitary tumours. In 2010 she completed a clinical and research fellowship in the Oxford Centre for Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism, with a focus on pituitary tumours. She was then appointed to her current position as senior staff specialist in the Department of Endocrinology at St Vincent’s Hospital in 2011. She also heads The Hormones and Cancer Group at the Garvan Institute of Medical Research. Her primary research interests are in exploring the biology of aggressive pituitary tumours and investigating new treatment options, along with pituitary tumour genetics. As a member for the European Society of Endocrinology’s Taskforce on Aggressive Pituitary Tumours, she was integral to the development of guidelines on the management of aggressive pituitary tumours published in 2017. She is on the Board of the International Pituitary Society, heads the St Vincent’s Campus pituitary multidisciplinary team, is chair of the Sydney Pituitary Collaborative Group (SPCG) and co-chair of the Australia New Zealand Pituitary Alliance (ANZPA). She is the Immediate Past President of Endocrine Society of Australia (ESA). She is also passionate about navigating change within the health system, promoting and supporting Women in Medicine and mentoring young clinicians.

Specialty: Pediatric Endocrinology (Bone And Mineral, Growth, And Skeletal Dysplasias)

Noriyuki Namba is a pediatric endocrinologist working at Tottori University Hospital. He received his MD and PhD from Okayama University and completed pediatric residency at Okayama University Hospital, followed by a research fellowship in bone cell biology at Washington University in St. Louis. After a pediatric endocrinology fellowship at Okayama University Hospital, he served as assistant/associate professor of pediatrics at Osaka University, acting as principal investigator in chondrocyte biology research. He then served as chief of pediatrics at Osaka Hospital as well as guest associate professor of pediatrics at Osaka University before joining Tottori University as full professor. His main interest is clinical/translational research concerning patients with disorders of bone and mineral metabolism. He chairs the Bone and Mineral Metabolism Committee of the Japanese Society for Pediatric Endocrinology (JSPE) as well as the Program Organizing Committee of the 12th International Meeting of Pediatric Endocrinology (IMPE 2027). 

Specialty: Internal Medicine

Thomas Pieber is Professor of Medicine, Chair of the Division of Endocrinology and Diabetology at the Department of Internal Medicine at Medical University of Graz in Austria. He is also Director of the Institute HEALTH – Institute for Biomedical Research and Technologies at Joanneum Research in Graz and founder and Chief Scientific Officer (CSO) of CBmed, a competence centre for biomarker research. His research includes diabetes, obesity and biomarker research in oncology and cardiovascular disease, including strategies for disease prevention and healthy aging. Thomas Pieber was and currently is lead principal investigator (PI) in several international study groups and multicenter trials funded by the EU Commission and foundations from USA. Professor Pieber has written more than 450 original papers and reviews in peer-reviewed journals. He is a member of the International Working Group on the Diabetic Foot and a member of the Cochrane Review Group “Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases”.

Specialty: Reproductive Endocrinology

Dr Richard Quinton is Consultant Endocrinologist in Newcastle-upon-Tyne since 1999, formerly with Newcastle-upon-Tyne Hospitals and currently with CNTW NHS Trust, and honorary Reader in Reproductive Endocrinology at Imperial College London. Graduating from Cambridge University in 1988, he trained in Internal Medicine at St Bart’s Hospital, London and at Erasmus University Hospital Rotterdam, followed by higher specialist training in Endocrinology at UCL Hospitals, London. He has been active in research for more than 30 years, with over 200 publications, principally relating to disorders of puberty and reproduction. In 2000, he was awarded the Ralph Noble Prize by Cambridge University and, in 2023, the Outstanding Clinical Practitioner award by the Society for Endocrinology (SfE). He is an associate editor of Clinical Endocrinology, Endocrine Connections and Reproduction & Fertility. He co-developed SfE guidelines groups on male (2022) and female (2024) hypogonadism, female hyperandrogenism (2025) and endocrine management of gender dysphoria (due in 2025).

Specialty: Endocrinology (Diabetes Medicine)

Solomon Tesfaye is a Consultant Physician/Endocrinologist at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals and Honorary Professor of Diabetic Medicine at the University of Sheffield. He is also Visiting Professor at Shanghai Jiao Tong University and Adjunct Professor at Xiangya Hospital Central Southern University, China.His research projects include the epidemiology, risk factors, pathogenesis, central nervous system involvement and treatment of diabetic neuropathy and neuropathic pain. He has published a book, over 200 original articles and reviews in diabetic neuropathy including a landmark study in the NEJM.Professor Tesfaye was awarded the Prestigious Camillo Golgi Prize of the European Diabetes Association in 2014 for major scientific contributions in Diabetic Neuropathy. He also received the Arnold Bloom Award of Diabetes UK in 2017 for innovative and patient-centered diabetes care; and the NHS Innovations National Award for One Stop Diabetes Screening Service in 2021. Prof Tesfaye served as Chair the International Expert Group on Diabetic Neuropathy 2010/11; and of NEURODIAB (2006-9) which is the largest diabetic neuropathy scientific group in the world. He is currently a member of the Diabetes UK Research Steering Group for diabetic complications. He is also an Associate Editor of Experimental Diabetes Research, Frontiers in Endocrinology, European Endocrinology and Diabetes Management and previously of Diabetologia and the Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology. Professor Tesfaye also serves as grant review panel member for the JDRF, US NIH, Diabetes UK, UK NIHR, EFSD, MRC, Welcome Trust; and has been a member of 3 NICE guideline committees on neuropathic pain management and DPFS panel of the MRC. Finally, he has received several research grants including: 5 project grants from Diabetes UK, JDRF, NIH, EFSD, NIHR and a recent £2.97m UK HTA award to investigate the most effective treatment pathway for painful diabetic neuropathy.

Specialty: Endocrinology

Dr. Tham Kwang Wei is a Senior Consultant Endocrinologist in Woodlands Health, National Healthcare Group (NHG), Singapore. Prior to this, she was a Senior Consultant Endocrinologist at the Singapore General Hospital, where she spearheaded the establishment of an inter-disciplinary team in obesity management.  Her interest in the various aspects of obesity and its management has led to her research interests in these areas and to her involvement in pivotal consensuses, including the South and Southeast Asia Consensus on Obesity Care and Management and the recently published Lancet Commission on Clinical Obesity.  She is the current president of the Singapore Association for the Study of Obesity (SASO), a member of the Clinical Care Committee, World Obesity Federation (WOF) and the chair of the Integrated Health Committee, International Federation Society of Surgery for Obesity and Metabolic Disorders Asia Pacific Chapter (IFSO APC). 

Specialty: Endocrinology/Pituitary

Joseph G Verbalis, MD, graduated from Princeton University with an AB in 1971, and from the University of Pittsburgh with an MD in 1975. He completed residency training at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania from 1975-1978, and fellowship training in at the University of Pittsburgh from 1978-1980. He was a faculty member at the University of Pittsburgh from 1980-1995, then relocated to Georgetown University in Washington, DC, where he has served as Chief of the Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism since 1995. Dr. Verbalis’ research has been funded by the NIH for 40 years, and has focused on the physiology and pathophysiology of vasopressin and oxytocin. He has published over 300 journal articles, reviews, and book chapters related to vasopressin and oxytocin, and disorders of water homeostasis. He authors chapters on water metabolism in major textbooks of endocrinology, nephrology, and neuroscience. He is a regular speaker at meetings, with invited lectureships in 35 states and 37 countries.

Specialty: Endocrinology

Dr Yang obtained her medical degree from the National University of Singapore and received her Endocrinology training at the National University Hospital, Singapore, followed by a thyroid cancer fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Centre, New York, where she was involved in clinical research in thyroid cancer. Through the pursuit of translational research, she aims to utilize personalized medicine in the clinical care of patients with cytologically-indeterminate thyroid nodules and RAI-refractory thyroid cancers. She has recently published her work on the validation of ThyroSeq performance in Singapore and also showed that the molecular test was a stronger predictor of malignancy than clinical parameters. She is studying regulatory mechanisms of sodium-iodide symporter in thyroid cancers with the aim of using therapeutics to optimize RAI uptake. She is the principal investigator for a re-differentiation therapy clinical trial in RAI-refractory metastatic thyroid cancer patients.

Specialty: Endocrinology (Endocrine Hypertension)

A/Professor Jun Yang is the Head of the Endocrine Hypertension Group at Hudson Institute of Medical Research, a Consultant Endocrinologist at Monash Health, and a Senior Researcher in the Department of Medicine at Monash University, Victoria, Australia. Jun graduated from Monash University with a MBBS (Hon) in 2001, attained her FRACP in 2010, and completed a PhD in 2013 focusing on tissue-selective coregulators of the mineralocorticoid receptor (MR). She has since advanced basic and clinical research in the field of MR-driven cardiovascular disease, particularly primary aldosteronism, contributing to 127 original publications. In 2016, she established Victoria’s first Endocrine Hypertension Service, fostering national and international collaborations to enhance the detection and management of primary aldosteronism and drive better patient outcomes.

Dr. Kevin CJ Yuen is a Professor of Medicine at the University of Arizona College of Medicine and Creighton University School of Medicine, and the Medical Director of the Barrow Pituitary Center at the Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix, AZ. Dr. Yuen earned his medical degree at the University of Sheffield, UK and completed his clinical Endocrinology training at the University of Cambridge, UK and postdoctoral training at Oregon Health and Science University in Portland, Oregon, US.

Dr. Yuen focuses his clinical practice on the diagnosis and treatment of pituitary and adrenal disorders. Dr. Yuen is also the lead educator for the Pituitary section of the Fellowship program at his institution, and has conducted many growth hormone dosing and diagnostic studies, long-acting growth hormone formulation studies, and trials with new drug therapies for acromegaly and Cushing syndrome. He has published extensively, authored book chapters, and is a frequent guest speaker on various topics related to pituitary disorders. Dr. Yuen serves on several national and international committees and advisory boards on pituitary diseases. He is the current Editor-in-Chief of the Growth Hormone and IGF Research journal.

First to be trained in Paediatric and Adolescent Gynaecology in Malaysia. Set up the first PAG clinic in Malaysia together with her colleague Prof Dr Ani Amelia. HCTM and HPKK is now recognized as training centre for PAG by the International Federation of Infantile and Juvenile Gynaecology(IFEPAG). She is also the executive board member of FIJIG (World Society of PAG). Her area of interest are in Mullerian anomaly, menstrual disorders in girls and microbiome in gynaecological diseases.  

Professor Dr Rohana is the current President of the Malaysian Obesity Society (MYOS). A key contributor to national healthcare guidelines, she co-developed Malaysia’s Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPG) for Gestational Diabetes (2019) , Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (2021) , and Obesity (2023) . Her expertise extends internationally as Malaysia’s representative in the Asia Oceania Association for the Study of Obesity (AOASO) Consensus on Obesity Care in South/Southeast Asia. She is also the national lead investigator for SOUL semaglutide study.

Specialty: Hypertension, Coronary artery disease, Treatment target, Cardiology.

Dr. Abdul Rashid bin Abdul Rahman, MBChB, PhD, FRCPI, FRCPEd, FNHAM, FAsCC, is a Senior Consultant Physician at An-Nur Specialist Hospital and Visiting Professor at the University of CyberJaya. His leadership is evident as the President of the Federation of Islamic Medical Associations since 2021. He contributes significantly to national healthcare as Chairman of the MOH Specialist Review Panel for Phase 1 Trials (since 2020) and a Member of the MOH National Committee for Clinical Research (since 2020). His commitment extends to clinical research as a Board Member of Clinical Research Malaysia (since 2019) and ethical practices as a Member of the National Heart Institute Malaysia Ethics Committee (since 2010). Furthermore, he chairs the Malaysian Clinical Practice Guideline on Hypertension (since 2008) and is a Permanent Member of the MOH National Patient Safety Council (since 2004), demonstrating his comprehensive dedication to medical excellence and patient welfare.

Associate Professor Dr. Azriyanti Anuar Zaini is a Consultant Paediatric Endocrinologist and Senior Lecturer at the University of Malaya. Specializing in paediatric endocrine, she completed her training in Malaysia and Oxford, becoming a full-time consultant in 2015. Dr. Azriyanti significantly contributes to the field through her clinical practice, research, and training of future specialists. She has authored books and numerous scientific articles in reputable journals, covering topics like diabetes, thyroid, and growth disorders. Her insights have been instrumental in shaping paediatric endocrinology and improving patient care.

Professor Dr Imelda Balchin is a distinguished Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist and a Subspecialist in Maternal & Fetal Medicine. She is currently a Professor (Clinical) at KPJ University College and a Consultant at KPJ Damansara Specialist Hospital 2. A UK- trained expert, she holds multiple degrees including a Doctorate of Medicine from Imperial College London. She also serves as the Head of Specialty for Obstetrics & Gynecology for KPJ Healthcare Group. Professor Dr Imelda is the founder of the Cervical Insufficiency Society Malaysia and established the first Preterm Birth Prevention Clinic in Malaysia. A passionate educator, she trains healthcare professionals in CTG Masterclasses and evidence- based labour ward management. She is also an author, a social media influencer with over 850k followers, and an advocate for women’s health. Recognised for her contributions, she has received awards for her public health education and medical research. An avid marathon runner, she has represented Malaysia in international athletics. 

Dr SP Chan graduated from the University of Malaya Kuala Lumpur. She is a Consultant Endocrinologist, currently holding an Honorary Professorship at the Department of Medicine, University of Malaya Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. She also practices at Subang Jaya Medical Centre, Selangor, Malaysia. 

She has spent most of her career in academia, teaching and molding the minds of future Doctors and is proud to count many Senior Consultants and Professors who were her students! As an academician, she has conducted numerous research in the field of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Osteoporosis, largely in the area of epidemiology of non-communicable disease, gestational diabetes, and postmenopausal osteoporosis. She has also been involved in Phase 2 and 3 clinical trials in diabetes and osteoporosis. She is currently the Chairperson of the 2020 Malaysian Clinical Practice guidelines for management of Type 2 Diabetes mellitus. She has also been a member / chairperson of other taskforce groups for the development of Malaysian Clinical Practice Guidelines on cardiovascular disease, as well as osteoporosis. She has been invited to sit on various Advisory Boards on Diabetes and Osteoporosis, at the local level as well as regional (Asia-Pacific).

She has been the past president of Diabetes Malaysia (previously, Persatuan Diabetes Malaysia), Malaysian Osteoporosis Society and Malaysian Endocrine and Metabolic Society, 2020-2022.

She continues to actively publish in International and Regional journals on diabetes and osteoporosis. Teaching and education continues to be her passion and so, you will find her speaking at National and International Diabetes, Endocrine and Osteoporosis Conferences.

Specialty: Endocrinology

Dr Foo Siew Hui is the Head of Endocrine Unit at Selayang Hospital. She is also practicing as a visiting Consultant Endocrinologist at Subang Jaya Medical Centre. Dr Foo completed her basic medical degree in 1999 with Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery (MBBS, 1st class honors) at University of Sydney, Australia followed by MRCP from United Kingdom in 2004. She obtained the Fellowship in Endocrinology in 2009 and started the endocrine service at Selayang Hospital in 2010. She is currently the Honorary Treasurer of the Malaysian Endocrine & Metabolic Society. She also serves as a trainer for the Ministry of Health Endocrinology Subspecialty Fellowship training and member of the task force for various national guidelines in diabetes and thyroid disorders. She is committed in continuous medical education by being involved actively in numerous workshops, seminars, conferences, forums and public health campaign at the state, national and regional level.

SPECIALTY: OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY 

 Professor Dr. Mukhri Hamdan 

Clinician-Scientist | IVF Consultant | Global Speaker on Endometriosis and Reproductive Medicine 

Professor Dr. Mukhri Hamdan is a leading figure in reproductive medicine, known for his dual expertise in clinical care and scientific research. Based at Universiti Malaya Medical Centre and Universiti Malaya Specialist Centre, he specializes in assisted reproductive techniques with a focused interest in endometriosis and IVF outcomes. With a Ph.D. in Infertility from the University of Southampton and a Master’s in Obstetrics and Gynaecology from the University of Malaya, Dr. Hamdan blends academic rigor with real-world clinical insight. He has authored numerous publications with over 864 citations, reflecting his impact on advancing fertility science. An engaging speaker and passionate educator, he lectures globally, equipping IVF practitioners with evidence-based strategies. He is a sought-after faculty member at scientific meetings and a mentor to upcoming fertility specialists. Beyond medicine, Dr. Mukhri is a devoted family man—a proud husband and father of three. His career reflects a balance of scientific curiosity, clinical excellence, and sincere human connection 

Dr Hew Fen Lee MBBS(Newc) MD(Melb) FRACP FRCP(Edin)

Consultant Endocrinologist

Puchong Medical Specialist Centre, Puchong, Selangor.

Subang Jaya Medical Centre (SJMC), Subang Jaya, Selangor.

Adjunct Professor - M Kandiah Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman.

He qualified from medicine in the University of Newcastle upon Tyne in 1987. He was awarded the Fellow of Royal College of Physician in Edinburgh (FRCP) in 1998 and the Fellow of the Australasian College of Physician (FRACP) in 1996. He obtained the Doctorate of Medicine from the University of Melbourne in 1997. He was the recipient of the National Australian Postgraduate Scholarship and the Novo Nordisk Scholarship from the University of Melbourne.

In 1996 he joined University of Malaya as a lecturer where he founded the Lipid Research Laboratory. In 1999, he was promoted to Associate Professor of the Department of Medicine. He Joined Subang Jaya Medical Centre in 2002 and is a founding member of Puchong Medical Specialist Centre where he remains active in both centres.

He has published 64 papers in peer reviewed journals and remains active in research particularly in the field of diabetes mellitus and osteoporosis.

Apart from being a visiting lecturer in the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Tunku Abdul Rahman(UTAR), he is also a member of the Board of Directors for the UTAR Teaching Hospital in Kampar, Perak. He has been a member of committee of various Clinical Practice Guidelines in Malaysia including Diabetes Mellitus, Osteoporosis, Thyroid Disease and Growth Hormone.

He is the Past President of both the Malaysian Osteoporosis Society and the Asian Federation of Osteoporosis Societies and remains in the council.

He is the Chairman of the Independent Ethics Committee in SJMC since its inception in 2009. 

Specialty: Paediatric Endocrinologist

Dr. Joyce Hong is a paediatric endocrinologist who currently practices at Hospital Pakar Kanak-kanak UKM. Having obtained Masters in Paediatrics from UKM, she went on to complete her subspecialty training in endocrinology, including a fellowship at Starship Children’s Hospital and University of Auckland in New Zealand. She now heads the endocrine unit at HPKK UKM.

Dr Janet Hong Yeow Hua is a Consultant Paediatrician and Paediatric Endocrinologist, and Head of Paediatric Paediatric Endocrine Unit in institut Endokrin Hospital Putrajaya. At national level, Dr Janet is the Head of Paediatric Endocrine Subspecialty services in Ministry of health Malaysia. She is an Elected Member of the Ministry of Health Rare disease Committee and also the Ministry of Health Pediatric Subspecialty Training Committee. Dr Janet is also the Head of Patient Registry Information System (PRIS) for Non communicable disease, Ministry of Health Malaysia: Pediatric Diabetes.

Dr Janet has led and participated in drafting several clinical practice guidelines involving use of growth hormone, management of Type 1 diabetes and paediatric protocol for Malaysian hospitals.

She has published more than 23 papers in leading journals including International Medical Journal, BMJ, Int Journal of Endocrinology, Journal of Paediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism, and Frontiers in Public Health.

Specialty: Paediatric Endocrinology

Associate Professor Dr Suhaimi is a paediatrician specialising in Paediatric Endocrinology. He did his undergraduate in the Universiti Sains Malaysia and obtained his Medical Doctor in 1996. He completed his Master of Paediatric in 2006 and joined Universiti Sains Malaysia as a medical lecturer. Dr Suhaimi did his fellowship in Paediatric Endocrine training in UMMC, UKMMC (Kuala Lumpur) and NUH (Singapore) in 2011. He is a registered Paediatric Endocrinologist since 2012. He is a member of Asia Pacific Paediatric Endocrinology (APPES), International Society for Paediatric Adolescent Diabetes (ISPAD) and European Society Paediatric Endocrinology (ESPE). He has published many papers related to field of Paediatric Endocrinology and appointed as Principal investigators for International trial in diabetes and growth.

Dr. Zanariah Hussein is a Consultant Physician and Endocrinologist, currently the Head of Department of General Medicine, Hospital Putrajaya and Head of the Medical Endocrinology Unit, Endocrine Institute Hospital Putrajaya and Immediate Past Head of the Endocrinology Subspecialty Service of the Malaysian Ministry of Health (MOH).   She is active in undergraduate, postgraduate and fellowship teaching and training. Her areas of clinical and research interest are diabetes and ramadan, diabetes technology, adrenal and neuroendocrine tumours. She is the Past President of the Malaysian Endocrine and Metabolic Society (MEMS) 2016 - 2020. She is a member of the advisory boards for the National Diabetes Institute (NADI) and Malaysian Diabetes Educator Society (MDES). She has recently been elected as member of Malaysian Medical Council 2024 - 2027.

Dr Luqman Ibrahim is a consultant endocrinologist in Regency Specialist Hospital Johor Bahru and a visiting consultant at the University Malaya Medical Center. His areas of interest are in the management of type 1 diabetes, the use of advanced technology for the management of both type 1 and type 2 diabetes, management for diabetes during Ramadan, as well as improving the delivery of care to people with diabetes by diabetes nurse educators and dietitians.

Dr Luqman is currently a council member for the Malaysian Endocrine and Metabolic Society and Malaysian Osteoporosis Society, as well as a life member of the Malaysian Diabetes Educators Society. He currently leads the multidisciplinary Diabetes Care Unit in Regency Specialist Hospital, which offers the latest and state-of-the-art treatment for people with diabetes.

Prof. Dr. Rahmattullah Khan bin Abdul Wahab Khan, KMN, is a distinguished Clinical Psychologist with extensive national and international recognition. A founding member and Past President of the Malaysian Psychological Association (MPA), he has been instrumental in advancing psychology in Malaysia. Internationally, he is affiliated with ARUPS, APA, and IUPsS. Educated in the USA and Australia, he is a registered Clinical Psychologist in Western Australia in 1994. 

In Malaysia, Prof. Rahmattullah has held academic positions at USM, IIUM, and UPSI, where he developed psychology programs and co-established joint degrees with USM. In 2021, he was appointed Honorary Professor of Clinical Psychology at Universiti Selangor (UNISEL) . 

He played a pivotal role in drafting the Allied Health Professions Act 774 and chairs the committee for Malaysia’s psychology program standards. He also serves as a consultant at leading hospitals.

Prof. Rahmattullah is married to Prof. Dr. Yasmin Anum Mohd Yusof, and they have two children, Omar Khan, a Music Composer with an Electrical Engineering background and Dr. Nuur Iman a Medical Doctor at Rosewood Clinic.

After graduating from University of Edinburgh in 1973 and obtaining MRCP, he completed his endocrine experience as academic registrar and senior registrar in endocrinology in Aberdeen. He returned to Malaysia and was lucky to be able to continue and enhance his endocrinology while working with colleagues and junior colleagues in UHKL, UKM, USM and later in Penang Hopsital. Interest in clinical and research aspects of thyroid disease was sparked by Professor Donald Munro (of LATS-protector fame) and I was lucky to work with FRTL-5 cells in TSH Receptor antibody. In Penang he studied epidemiology of Thyroid Eye Disease. In 1999, he came to Penang as Foundation Professor of Medicine, and later Dean at the Penang Medical College (PMC) and helped to set up an Endocrine Clinic in Penang Hospital. After retiring as Dean and President of PMC in 2016 he became sessional Consultant Endocrinologist at the Gleneagles Penang. He remained involved in training standards in endocrinology, having been examiner in exit examination after the Clinical Fellowship in Endocrinology. He is a member of the National Specialist Register in Endocrinology (NSR) committee.

Specialty: Breast & Endocrine Surgery

Dr Lee Yee Lin is a Senior Lecturer, Consultant Paediatrician and Paediatric Endocrinologist at Hospital Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (HSAAS), Universiti Putra Malaysia. She obtained her MBBS degree in University of Melbourne in 2000 and MRCPCH (UK) qualification in 2010. She later completed her paediatric endocrinology training in 2018 at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre (UKMMC) and KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital in Singapore. Her research interests include Turner syndrome, growth and puberty disorders, thyroid disorders, childhood diabetes and obesity. She is a member of Malaysia Endocrine and Metabolic Society (MEMS) and Asia Pacific Paediatric Endocrine Society (APPES).

Dr Lim Quan Hziung is serving as an Endocrinologist and Medical Lecturer in Universiti Malaya (UM) / Universiti Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC). He is a committee member of the UMMC Diabetes Care Unit, where he treats patients with Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes, and coordinates multicomponent delivery of comprehensive diabetes care. His research interests includes type 1 and type 2 diabetes, population metabolic health, obesity and its related comorbidities. He is engaged in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in internal medicine, endocrinology and diabetes.

Dr. Lim finished his undergraduate study in University of Malaya and obtain membership in Royal college of Paediatrics and Child Health in 2007. He completed Paediatric endocrinology training in both Malaysia and Singapore centres by 2013. He had since established paediatric endocrinology service in Sabah, and continue to be amused and humbled by the endocrine disorders that Sabahan children teach him.

Dr. Meenal Mavinkurve is a Senior Lecturer and a board-certified Paediatrician and Paediatric Endocrinologist at the Department of Paediatrics, School of Medicine, International Medical University (IMU) Clinical Campus in Seremban, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia. She holds academic records which includes a Paediatric Endocrinology Fellowship from UMMC (2022), a Medical Doctorate (MD) by Thesis from University College Dublin (2016), and medical qualifications from Trinity College Dublin, Ireland (1999).

With extensive postgraduate training in paediatrics from the Royal College of Physicians Ireland, Dr. Meenal has held various clinical and research positions in Ireland and Malaysia. Her research has been published in several medical journals, focusing on topics such as diabetes management and endocrine disorders in children. She is also contributing to the field through invited articles and book chapters.

 Specialty: Oncology

Dr Mastura Md.Yusof joined Oncology in 2000 and obtained Master in Clinical Oncology by Universiti Malaya and Medical Oncology Examination (ESMO) in 2009. She is currently a Consultant Clinical Oncologist at Picaso Hospital and Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur. A well-respected key opinion leader and educator, she is a visiting lecturer in Clinical Oncology at University Malaya, leads clinical trials and research and has authored numerous publications.

She sits in the Specialty Subcommittee for Education (Academy of Medicine), a Vice President of the College of Radiology and Council of the Malaysian Oncological Society, and a fellow at the Academy of Medicine Malaysia.

She holds consultancy positions in various advisory boards and expert committee such as PAGA-ESMO Guidelines for colorectal and breast cancer, BRCA mutation, national chemotherapy protocols, Clinical Practice Guidelines and Health Technology Assessment for breast cancer. She actively gives lectures at Oncology congresses and to the public, championing cancer causes for the country.

Specialty: Endocrinology & Metabolism

Dato’ Dr. Mafauzy Mohamed is currently a Professor of Medicine and Senior Consultant Endocrinologist in Universiti Sains Malaysia. He obtained his M.B.B.S. from the University of Adelaide in 1980. He received his M.R.C.P (UK) in 1985 and obtained his Masters of Medical Sciences from University of Sheffield in 1987. He was promoted to Associate Professor in 1992. In 1996, he was admitted as Fellow of Royal College of Physicians (Edinburgh) and in 2000 he was promoted as full Professor of Medicine. He also received an Honorary Doctor of Medicine degree from International Medical University in 2017. In 2022 he was bestowed the Legacy Award by the Malaysian Endocrine and Metabolic Society for his contribution in this field.

Dr. Mafauzy has obtained over 110 research grants mainly in the field of diabetes, dyslipidemia, and thyroid disorders. He has published over 130 papers and presented over 110 papers. He is also involved in formulation of Clinical Practice Guidelines such as Malaysian Type 2 DM, Thyroid Disorders and Obesity and the International Diabetes Federation and Diabetes & Ramadan International Alliance - Diabetes and Ramadan Practical Guidelines. 

Assoc Prof Dr Rashdan Zaki bin Mohamed is currently the Head of Specialty (Paediatrics) at KPJ Healthcare and a Consultant Paediatrician & Paediatric Endocrinologist at Damansara Specialist Hospital 2.

Dr Rashdan Zaki was born in Batu Pahat, Johor. He completed his secondary education in Sekolah Menengah Sains Johor, Kluang and proceeded to complete his MBBS in University of Malaya. Thereafter, he completed his Masters in Paediatrics.

Dr Rashdan begun his Clinical Fellowship Paediatric Endocrinology at University Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC) in 2015 and thereafter in National University Hospital Singapore (NUHS) in 2019. Dr Rashdan has published numerous research papers particularly in the area of diagnosis of Growth Hormone deficiency in childhood as well as child obesity.

Dr Rashdan plays an active role in social media platform as well, advocating and promoting child health and safety especially in the field of paediatric endocrinology. He's currently an author of www.doktorbudak.com, an online avenue for parents to get information about child healthcare. Dr Rashdan's articles have been featured in national dailies such as Harian Metro and he also has appeared as panel in various talk shows such as "Obesity di kalangan Kanak-Kanak" and "Disorder of sexual development" in Astro Awani. Dr Rashdan's area of interest includes Metabolic Syndrome in Obese Children and Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD).

Specialty: Consultant Cardiologist/Head Of Cardiology Department/Clinical Director Of Heart Failure & Heart Transplant Specialty: Adult Cardiology/Coronary Angiogram Management (Percutaneous Coronary Intervention) /Advanced Adult Heart Failure Management, Heart & Lung Transplant Assessment/Mechanical Heart Device(Lvad) & Temporary Mechanical Heart Support For High Risk Cardiac Intervention/Structural Heart Valve Intervention, Transcatheter Mitral & Tricuspid Valve Repair/Management Of Pulmonary Hypertension/Sports Cardiology

Dr Azmee is a distinguished cardiologist affiliated with the National Heart Institute (Institut Jantung Negara) Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. With a comprehensive expertise in adult cardiology, he has made significant contributions to various subspecialties within the field. Dr Azmee specializes in percutaneous coronary interventions playing a crucial role in the management of patients with coronary artery disease. He is also an expert in advanced heart failure management, including heart and lung transplant assessments, and is proficient in the use of mechanical circulatory support devices, such as Left Ventricular Assist Devices (LVADs) and temporary mechanical circulatory support systems for high-risk cardiac interventions. In addition to these specialties, Dr Azmee is skilled in structural heart valve interventions, particularly in transcatheter mitral and tricuspid valve repairs/replacement (MitraClip, TriClip and TricValve) and is actively involved in the management of pulmonary hypertension. His commitment to sports cardiology further highlights his dedication to promoting heart health in athletes and active individuals. A passionate advocate for clinical research in cardiology, Dr Azmee collaborates with both national and international centres to advance the understanding and treatment of cardiovascular diseases. Through his research initiatives, he aims to enhance patient outcomes and contribute to the global body of knowledge in cardiology. Dr Azmee's commitment to excellence in patient care, education, and research underscores his role as a leader in the field of cardiology in Malaysia and internationally.

Dr Nurain Mohd Noor is a Consultant Physician and Endocrinologist, serving in Hospital Putrajaya. She obtained her medical degree (MBBS) from the University of Malaya in 1994. She pursued her postgraduate studies in Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, graduating with a Masters of Medicine (Internal Medicine) in 2002. She is the Chairman of the Medical Research and Ethics Committee (MRECH), and more recently, head of the MOH’s Endocrinology Subspecialty Service.

Dr Nurain has a strong passion in advancing the medical research within MOH, and her interest focuses on diabetes, and reproductive medicine. She also has a strong passion in raising health awareness among the general public, and conducts yearly Diabetes Awareness activities.

Dr Nurain is the current President of Malaysian Endocrine and Metabolic Society (MEMS). 

Specialty: Paediatric Endocrinology

Associate Prof Dr Noor Shafina Mohd Nor is the current Deputy Dean of Postgraduate & Professional Training at the Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Malaysia. She is also a consultant paediatrician and a consultant paediatric endocrinologist at Hospital Al-Sultan Abdullah UiTM. She completed her paediatric endocrinology subspecialty training in University Malaya Medical Center, Malaysia and The Children Hospital of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA in 2015. She is the current treasurer for the Malaysian Paediatric Endocrine & Diabetes Group (MPEDG). She has numerous publications in journals, books, chapters in books as well as contributed in the national clinical guidelines. She is an active researcher and her research interest is in the area of Paediatric Endocrinology particularly Diabetes Mellitus, obesity, thyroid disorders and endocrine disruptor chemicals especially Bisphenol A.

Barakatun Nisak Bt Mohd Yusof, is a professor and currently holds a position as a Deputy Dean of Academic (Health Sciences) and Students' Affairs, the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM). She is also a practising dietitian in the area of metabolic obesity and diabetes. She is the President of the Malaysian Dietitian Association (MDA) and the Honorary Secretary of Malaysian Society of Obesity (MyOS). Dr Nisak received her PhD in Dietetics from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia before completing the Postdoctoral Research Fellowship at Joslin Diabetes Centre, Harvard Medical School in Diabetes Nutrition. Broadly, her research aims to improve metabolic control and quality of life in those with type 2 diabetes, women with gestational diabetes, and people with obesity Within this framework, she shared her experience with the Ministry of Health, industrial partnerships, and professional associations in developing diabetes nutrition-related guidelines such as "Clinical Practice Guidelines for Adults with Type 2 Diabetes" and "Diabetes in Pregnancy." She spearheaded the drive for the Ramadan Nutrition Plan initiative for people with diabetes. For her work in diabetes nutrition, she received The Malaspina International Scholar Travel (MIST) Award from the International Life Science Institute (ILSI). 

Professor Dr. Norlaila Mustafa graduated from National University of Malaysia (UKM), with a degree in medicine followed by Master in Internal Medicine, also from UKM. She underwent endocrinology training until 2004, and then pursued her study in the field of diabetes and was conferred a doctorate of Medicine, MD for her research on insulin resistance and beta cell function at the Diabetes Research Unit, Llandough Hospital, Cardiff University.

She came back and joined the Endocrinology Unit, Department of Medicine as a lecturer, and three years later, was awarded as an honorary lecturer by Cardiff University from 2009 until 2015. Her passion is to educate people on managing diabetes and obesity. She serves as advisor for Diabetes Nurse Educator Course, HCTM since 2007 and advisor for Malaysian Diabetes Educator Society (MDES) since 2021 and Board of Trustee for National Diabetes Institute (NADI). She has been awarded several research grants and collaboration with the industries.

Her research interest focuses on diabetes, obesity, and metabolic syndrome. She currently serves as the Professor of Medicine and Consultant Endocrinologist at Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz, UKM Medical Centre, and Visiting Endocrinologist at the National heart Institute (IJN).

Specialty: Upper Gastrointestinal & Bariatric

Dr. Reynu Rajan is a highly recognised Consultant Upper Gastrointestinal & Bariatric Surgeon with a strong reputation for clinical excellence and compassionate care. She completed her surgical training at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) & advanced her expertise through subspecialty training in Taiwan and India. Dr. Reynu is a dedicated advocate for improving access to obesity treatment tirelessly working to reduce financial barriers for patients making life changing surgery accessible. As the principal advisor to the Bariatric Buddy Organization (BBO), shesupports patients in their weight loss journeys and promotes holistic well-being. Dr. Reynu is also an active educator, contributing to both undergraduate & postgraduate surgical training & serving as co-chair for the writing committee of the 2022 Consensus Statement on Patient & Procedure Selection for Bariatric Surgery in Malaysia. Her commitment to evidence-based practice and patient-centered care makes her a respected leader in her field. 

Specialty: Paediatric Endocrinology

Dr Nurshadia Samingan is a Senior Medical Lecturer and Consultant Paediatrician and Paediatric Endocrinologist in University Malaya Medical Centre. She received her medical degree from University of Manchester in 2005 and postgraduate Master Degree of Paediatrics from University Malaya in 2012. She underwent her Paediatric Endocrine training in University Malaya Medical Centre and completed clinical fellowship in Khoo Teck Puat Children’s Hospital, National University of Singapore in 2021.

She is a member of MPEDG, MEMS, APPES and Endocrine Society. She has involved in organizing and participating in courses and seminars pertaining childhood diabetes management and paediatric endocrine education to both health professionals and patients. She organizes annual Diabetes and Ramadhan Webinar for Type 1 diabetes patients and parents since 2021.  She is also part of few research grants and studies on childhood growth, obesity and type 2 diabetes. 

Specialty: General Paediatrics & Paediatric Endocrinology 

Dr. Nalini M Selveindran graduated from University of Malaya with honours in 2001 and subsequently obtained the Membership of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health in 2006. She subsequently completer her fellowship in Paediatric Endocrinology at the Children’s Hospital of Westmead, Sydney in 2015. She is currently Head of Department and Consultant Paediatric Endocrinologist at the Hospital Putrajaya, a major referral hospital for endocrine disorders in Malaysia

She is currently a member of various medical societies, including the European Society for Paediatric Endocrinology (ESPE), Asia Pacific Paediatric Endocrine Society (APPES), Malaysian Endocrine and Metabolic Society (MEMS) and the Malaysian Paediatric Association (MPA).

She is involved in training and teaching and currently sits on the Malaysian Paediatric Endocrinology Subspecialty Training Committee. She is a member of the National Committee on Rare Diseases and is involved in the development of guidelines on the management of congenital hypothyroidism and childhood obesity.

With research interests in the field of disorders of sex development and bone disorders, Dr. Nalini’s work has been published in various academic journals. She is also involved in multicentre international research for type 2 diabetes in children. She has numerous experiences presenting in conferences and workshops locally and abroad and has won various awards for her work. She has also received travel grants from ISPAD and APPES

Dr. Norlela Sukor is a Professor of Medicine and Senior Consultant Endocrinologist at the Department of Medicine, Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre (UKMMC), Kuala Lumpur. She is a highly accomplished academic and clinician, with numerous accolades to her name. Among her notable achievements are the University of Queensland Dean’s Award for Outstanding Research Higher Degree Thesis and the Postgraduate Student Academic Excellence Award (2009). She is also a Fellow of the American College of Endocrinology (ACE), becoming the first Malaysian woman to receive this prestigious distinction. She plays an active role in shaping national healthcare policy and was a member of the executive and task force committees for the 2015 and 2020 Malaysian Clinical Practice Guidelines on the Management of T2DM. Dr. Norlela has published extensively in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals, including publications in the New England Journal of Medicine, The Lancet, Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism, and Hypertension. Recently her paper entitled “The effect of vitamin D on the clinical and biochemical outcomes of primary aldosteronism” was awarded as the top cited article in Clinical Endocrinology. She currently serves as the Vice President of the ASEAN Network of Adrenal Hypertension (ANAH), further underscoring her regional leadership in the field of endocrinology.

Specialty: Ophthalmology& Orbit, Ophthalmic Reconstructive Surgery& Lacrimal Surgery

Dr Tai Lai Yong is a Consultant Ophthalmologist and Oculoplastic Surgeon with special interest in thyroid eye disease, orbit, ophthalmic reconstructive and lacrimal surgery, practicing in Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur and OasisEye Specialists.

Dr Tai pursued advanced sub-specialty training in orbit, oculoplastic and lacrimal surgery for both adult and children locally and at world-renowned institutions abroad. Dr Tai was awarded the Certification of Completion of Fellowship Training in Oculoplastic Surgery by the Ministry of Health of Malaysia. She was awarded the ICO Fellowship Award to pursue an Oculoplastic Surgery Fellowship at the Royal Free Hospital, London, United Kingdom. After that, she pursued an observership in orbit, oculoplastic and lacrimal surgery at the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, Melbourne. She then spent a year gaining knowledge and hands-on experience in cutting edge techniques during her Oculoplastic Surgery Fellowship at the Sydney Eye Hospital. Dr Tai is a fully registered specialist with the National Specialist Register (NSR). 

Specialty: Nuclear Medicine

Dr Tan obtained his MBBS in University Malaya and his Master in Nuclear Medicine in Universiti Sains Malaysia. He currently works as clinical head of Nuclear Medicine in Sunway Medical Centre. He main practice focus is on nuclear medicine and PET-CT imaging; as well as radionuclide treatment i.e. Radioactive iodine and PRRT. He has published numerous articles on thyroid cancer and neuroendocrine tumour. He is also the immediate-past president of Malaysian Society of Nuclear Medicine & Molecular Imaging. 

Doctor Alexander Tan is Consultant Endocrinologist at Sunway Medical Centre. Doctor Tan graduated from the University of Liverpool in 2001, became a member of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCPUK) in 2005 and completed his subspecialty endocrinology training in 2010. He was elected to be a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (FRCP) of Edinburgh in 2016. He was instrumental in the formation of the Diabetes Care Unit at University of Malaya Medical Centre, a one-stop centre for all diabetes related clinical services. He has presented research in the fields of diabetes mellitus and bone health at both local and international conferences. He has also been Principal Investigator for numerous clinical trials. Doctor Tan is actively involved in speaking at various local and national level conferences.

Specialty: Clinical Oncology

Dr Muthukkumaran obtained his Masters in Clinical Oncology from University of Malaya in 2013. He previously served at Sabah Women and Children Hospital and currently based at Hospital Kuala Lumpur’s Department of Radiotherapy and Oncology. Dr Muthukkumaran has a special interest in pulmonary oncology, genitourinary oncology, neuro oncology (including stereotactic cranial radiosurgery) and paediatric radiation. He is actively involved in both industry-sponsored and investigator-initiated clinical research. Dr Muthukkumaran is currently the President of Malaysian Oncological Society (MOS). He is a national representative to the Federation of Asian Organizations for Radiation Oncology (FARO) and International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

Dr Wong Ming is currently a Consultant Endocrinologist at Sunway Medical Centre. She graduated from Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland and was a lecturer at Pusat Perubatan Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia and adjunct clinical lecturer at Monash University Malaysia Campus She was involved in Phase 2 and 3 clinical drug trials in diabetes and hypertension. She has been invited to sit on various advisory boards on diabetes and hypertension. She is currently a member of the Malaysian Endocrine and Metabolic Society. She has published papers in endocrinology and has been invited to speak at regional and local endocrine conferences.

Specialty: General Pediatrics and Pediatric Endocrinology

Dr. Jeanne Wong Sze Lyn is a consultant paediatric endocrinologist at Sunway Medical Centre Damansara. Graduating with distinction from the University of Malaya in 2004, she obtained her pediatric specialist qualifications (MRCPCH UK) in 2009 and completed a sub-specialty fellowship in Pediatric Endocrinology in Malaysia and Sydney, Australia in 2016. With expertise in neonatal and childhood diseases, general pediatrics, vaccinations, and endocrine conditions (age 0-18 years), her focus includes diabetes, thyroid disorders, growth issues, puberty, bone health, calcium disorders, pituitary, adrenal, hypoglycemia, obesity, and sex development. Dr. Jeanne is passionate about children's health education.

She has contributed to various medical protocols and guidelines and is a monthly columnist for the Sunday Star newspaper's health column titled "Hormones and Kids." Her research publications cover topics including diabetes and thyroid disorders.

In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Jeanne is actively involved in professional organizations, as she served as the Paediatric Scientific Co-chairperson for the Annual Malaysian Endocrine & Metabolic Society (MEMS) Congress 2023 and holding roles in various committees related to pediatric endocrinology. She has been recognized with excellence awards for her service in pediatric departments at several hospitals.

Specialty: Paediatrician and Paediatric Endocrinologist

Dr Wu Loo Ling is a senior consultant paediatrician and paediatric endocrinologist, currently practicing in Subang Jaya Medical Centre, Malaysia.

Dr. Wu was a former Professor of Paediatrics and Endocrinology in UKM Medical Centre for more than 20 years. She was instrumental in establishing the Paediatric Endocrine services both in UKM as well as in Malaysia. She initiated the formation of the young diabetic support group which has continued to run till today. Dr Wu has trained many specialists who are today paediatricians and paediatric endocrinologists in the country.

Dr Wu is a member of the Malaysian Endocrine and Metabolic Society,  the Malaysian Paediatric Endocrine and Diabetes Group.  She was a protem member in the setting up of the Asia Pacific Paediatric Endocrine Society (APPES) in 1999 and served in the council in the initial years.  Dr Wu had chaired several expert committees in the development of Clinical Practice Guidelines in Malaysia. 

Dr. Wu’s passion is in clinical work and teaching. She has special interest in children with type 1 diabetes mellitus, growth disorders and disorders of sex development.