Prof Dr Asuri Narayan Prasad
Professor Emeritus and Staff Paediatric Neurologist
Western University/Children's Hospital/London Health Sciences Centre
Asuri N Prasad MB BS, FRCPC, FRCP Edin, FAES is a Professor of Pediatrics and Clinical Neurosciences, Faculty of Medicine, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London ON, Canada. His clinical and research focus includes, childhood epilepsy, inherited metabolic and neurogenetic disorders and the interface between genetics and neurological conditions. He has been past President of the Canadian Association of Child Neurology and served on the board of the Canadian Neurosciences Federation.
Prof Dr Bassem Yamout
Professor of Neurology
Harley Street Medical Center-Abu Dhabi
Dr. Yamout is a Professor of Neurology, fellow of the American Academy of Neurology, director of the Neurology Institute at Harley Street Medical Center-Abu Dhabi, president of MENACTRIMS, member of the MSIF Scientific Advisory Board and The International McDonald Diagnostic Criteria Review Committee
Assoc Prof Dr Ekkasit Kumarnsit
Associate Professor
Faculty of Science, Prince of Songkla University
He graduated in Neuroscience for both MSc. (Mahidol, Bangkok, 1997) and PhD. (2002, Edinburgh Univ.). He started to work as a lecturer and researcher at Prince of Songkla University in southern Thailand from 2002 up to the present time. His focus is on CNS effects of kratom, a medicinal plant. Kratom became the national interest. It was a matter of possible kratom legalization for modern medicine and whether it's safe and beneficial. He undertook an important part determining its properties in treatments of drug addiction and some neuronal diseases with scientific proof in animal models.
Assoc Prof Dr Francesco Saccà
Associate Professor of Neurology
University of Naples Federico II
Prof. Saccà is Associate Professor of Neurology at NSRO and GENESIS Department at the Federico II University of Naples, Italy. Prof. Saccà has his research focus on Myasthenia Gravis (RWE studies, international registries, clinical trials); Multiple Sclerosis (RWE studies, clinical trials, observational studies, neuropsychology); NMOSD (clinical trials); Ataxias (Neuroimaging, clinical trials, non-profit clinical trials, genetics); Migraine (pathogenesis). He participated in numerous clinical trials in Myasthenia Gravis, Multiple Sclerosis, Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder, Friedreich Ataxia, Spinocerebellar Ataxia type 2, Multiple System Atrophy, Parkinson’s Disease, Huntington’s Chorea.
Prof Dr Helen Cross
Chair of Childhood Epilepsy
UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health
Professor Helen Cross is The Prince of Wales’s Chair of Childhood Epilepsy, and Director of UCL-Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health as well as Honorary Consultant in Paediatric Neurology Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust, London and Young Epilepsy, Lingfield, UK. Her research has been targeted at improving outcomes in early onset epilepsy, specifically in assessing the role of surgery and ketogenic diet. She has held key leadership roles both nationally and internationally. She is currently President of the International League Against Epilepsy 2021-2025, and Clinical Advisor to the National Children’s Epilepsy Surgery Service’ She developed, as Coordinator, the European Reference Network for Rare and Complex Epilepsies (EpiCARE) launched in 2017.
Asst Prof Dr Heri Subianto
Asst. Professor of Clinical Neurosurgery
Dr. Soetomo General Academic Hospital
Prof Dr Hideaki Shiraishi
Professor & Chairman
Dokkyo Medical University
My specialty is epilepsy, and my main theme is the elucidation of the mechanisms of epilepsy using magnetoencephalography. I am working hard to be able to formulate appropriate epilepsy treatment plans based on my experience of treating many patients.
Prof Dr Hideo Yamanouchi
Professor of Pediatrics and Director of Comprehesive Epilepsy Center
Saitarna Medical University llospital
Professor Hideo Yamanouchi is a professor of Pediatrics and the director of the Comprehensive Epilepsy Center at Saitama Medical University Hospital. He is a former chairperson of the Infantile Seizure Society. He serves as the secretary general of the Asian Oceanian Child Neurology Association (AOCNA) and a member of the executive board of the Japan Epilepsy Society.
Assoc Prof Dr Hiroki Nariai
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
University of California, Los Angeles
Dr. Nariai’s clinical and research interests are in pediatric epilepsy surgery and infantile spasms. He currently serves as the Medical Director of the Pediatric Epilepsy Surgery Program and Co-Medical Director of the Infantile Spasms Program at UCLA.
Prof Dr Hisatomo Kowa
Professor
Kobe University Graduate School of Health Sciences
Dr. Kowa is a Japanese neurologist at Kobe University whose interest is dementia, from prevention to early diagnosis and early intervention with pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapies.
Prof Dr Hoon-Chul Kang
Yonsei University Hospital
Prof Dr Ingrid Scheffer
Paediatric
University of Melbourne/Austin
Laureate Professor Ingrid Scheffer AO MBBS PhD FRACP FAA AHMS FRS is a physician-scientist whose work as a paediatric neurologist and epileptologist at the University of Melbourne and Florey Institute has led epilepsy genetics research over more than 27 years. In collaboration with Professor Samuel Berkovic and molecular geneticists, they identified the first epilepsy gene and many genes subsequently. She led the first major International League Against Epilepsy revision of the classification of epilepsies in 28 years (March 2017) and was a co-recipient of the Australian Prime Minister’s Prize for Science and in 2018 was elected to the Royal Society (London).
Prof Dr Jin Woo Chang
Professor
Korea University Anam Hospital
Dr. Chang specializes in stereotactic & functional neurosurgery and his main interest is the neuromodulation of the central nervous system with new innovative techniques (electrical stimulation, focused ultrasound and etc). Since 1993, Dr. Chang has published more than 270 academic papers in SCI(E) journals around the world. He has been selected as the co-author of prominent neurosurgery textbooks more than 8 times, and he has authored countless domestic papers and textbooks. Currently Dr. Chang serves as a section editor of World Neurosurgery which is an official journal of World Federation of Neurological Surgeons (WFNS). He is also a member of the editorial board for the official journal of World Society for Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery (WSSFN) as well as the official journal of the International Neuromodulation Society (INS). In addition to his various editorial duties, Dr. Chang served as the president of many academic societies such as Korean Society for Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery (KSSFN, 2014), Korean Society for Therapeutic Ultrasound (KSTU, 2014-2018), Korean Neurosurgical Society (KNS,.2016-2018), International Society for Reconstructive Neurosurgery (ISRN, 2005-2009), Asian Australasian Society for Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery (AASSFN, 2011-2013) and World Society for Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery (WSSFN., 2019-2022). And he is currently serving as the 1st president of Asian Pacific Society for Transcranial Focused Ultrasound Surgery (2023 - ) And he is working at Korea University Anam hospital from March of 2024.
Prof Dr Jitendra Kumar Sahu
Professor
Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research
Dr Jitendra K. Sahu is a Professor at PGIMER, Chandigarh, India. For his research work on infantile-onset epilepsies, he has been conferred with National Science Award 2024 by the President of India, John Stobo Prichard Award 2024 by International Child Neurology Association, and Bruce S. Schoenberg International Neuroepidemiology Award 2023 by American Academy of Neurology.
Prof Dr Jithangi Wanigasinghe
Child Neurologist
University of Colombo and Lady Ridgeway Hospital
Prof. Wanigasinghe is an honorary Consultant Paediatric Neurologist to the Lady Ridgeway Hospital, Colombo, Sri Lanka. Her research interest is related to treatment of Infantile Epileptic Spasm syndrome. She is the principal investigator of the Sri Lanka Infantile Spasms Study (SLISS) and the lead in the South Asia Infantile Spasm Registry. She is Chair of the Paediatric Task Force of ILAE-Asia Oceanian region and a member of the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Task Force and the Paediatric medical treatment Task Force of the International League Against Epilepsy. She is also the chair of the long-term development committee of the Asia Oceanian Child Neurology Association.
Prof Dr Jun Natsume
Prof Dr Kah Leong Lim
Assoc Prof Dr Kai-Hsiang Chuang
Associate Professor
The University of Queensland
Dr Kamornwan Katanyuwong
Assistant Professor
Chiang Mai University Hospital
Academic position: Head of Neurology Division, Pediatrics Department, Faculty of Medicine Chiang Mai University hospital, Thailand National position: Secretary-general Epilepsy Society of Thailand and Secretary-general Child Neurology Association (Thailand) Area of interest: CNS infection, Drug-resistant epilepsy treatment, Status epilepticus management, Cannabidiol use in DRE
Prof Dr Kazuhiro Muramatsu
Professor
Jichi Medical University
I am the Secretary General of the ISS, specializing in pediatrics, pediatric neurology, neuroscience, and gene therapy. I am also involved in the clinical care of epilepsy associated with neurodegenerative diseases, as well as neurometabolic disorders.
Dr Li Wei Kuo
Investigator
National Health Research Institutes
Dr. Li-Wei Kuo is currently the Investigator (Tenured) at the Institute of Biomedical Engineering and Nanomedicine, National Health Research Institutes, Miaoli, Taiwan, and leads the MR NeuroImaging Lab. He is the Associate Editor of Health & Technology, and Editorial Board Member of Scientific Reports. Since 2025, he has been appointed as the Secretary General of Asian Society of Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ASMRM). Dr. Kuo’s research is focused on developing novel MRI system technology, MR neuroimaging techniques, and brain connectomics applications.
Prof Dr Martha Davila
Professor
Howard University College of Medicine
Dr. Dávila-García received her Ph.D. in Biology and Neurosciences from New York University in 1989. She joined the faculty of the Pharmacology Department at Howard University College of Medicine in 1999 and is presently an Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmacology. Dr. Dávila-García’s research focuses on the reward-addiction pathways and on the consequences of nicotine exposure to synaptic plasticity, neuronal function, brain development and the central control of cardiorespiratory function. Her lab also develops new compounds for nicotinic receptors. Dr. Dávila-García has been awarded several Foundation Awards and has been funded by the NIH, American Heart Association, and the Pharmaceutical Industries. Dr. Dávila-García has served as journal peer-reviewer and NIH Grant reviewer. She is a member of various scientific organizations such as ASPET, SfN, APS, NYAS, SONA and FENS. She serves as an Executive Leader of the World Women in Neuroscience (WWN) and is an honorary Fellow of the American Society of Pharmacology and Experimental Toxicology and received the presidential Award from the Society for the Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS). Dr. Dávila-García has a passion to devote time to mentoring students and young professionals, and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the Sciences at National and International organizations.
Prof Dr Raman Sankar
Emeritus Professor of Neurology and Pediatrics and Emeritus Chief of Pediatric Neurology
David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
Prof Raman Sankar, MD, PhD, FAAN, FAES is the Emeritus Professor of Neurology and Pediatrics and Emeritus Chief of Pediatric Neurology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, and the UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital. Dr. Sankar obtained his PhD in Medicinal Chemistry from the University of Washington, Seattle, WA and his MD from Tulane Medical School, New Orleans, LA. As such he has strong interest in the pharmacological basis of rational therapeutics and the impact of genetics on the development of new ASMs.
Dr Satoru Ikemoto
Assistant Professor
Jikei University School of Medicine
Epileptologist, Pediatric Neurologist, and Pediatrician from the Jikei University School of Medicine in Tokyo, Japan, who specializes in electroencephalogram and functional brain imaging including simultaneous EEG-fMRI.
Assoc Prof Dr Tohru Okanishi
Associate Professor
Tottori University
I am an Associate Professor at the Division of Child Neurology, Tottori University, Japan, specializing in pediatric intractable epilepsy and tuberous sclerosis complex. I have over 160 research publications indexed in PubMed.
Assoc Prof Dr Vijay Kumar Sharma
Associate Professor
National University of Singapore
Dr. Vijay K Sharma is Associate Professor at National University of Singapore, Singapore and Senior Consultant Neurologist at National University Hospital, Singapore. He is the current recipient of the prestigious Senior Clinician Scientist Award from National Medical Research Council, Ministry of Health, Singapore. He has published 456 peer reviewed papers, 4 books and co-authored 52 book chapters. His current H-index is 68. He was recently listed among Top 1% cited researchers in the world by Clarivate, Web of Science for his works during the past decade.
Dr Vinayan KP
Professor and Head, Department of Pediatric Neurology
Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences
Dr. [Name] is the Professor and Head of the Department of Pediatric Neurology at the Amrita Brain Center for Children and Advanced Center for Epilepsy, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Cochin, Kerala, India. He currently serves as the Secretary General of the Indian Epilepsy Society and Chair of the Pediatric Neurology Subsection of the Indian Academy of Neurology. He is also the Secretary of the Asian Epilepsy Academy (ASEPA) under the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE), and an Associate Editor of the Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology. Dr. [Name] holds memberships in the ILAE’s Commission for Terminologies as well as its task forces on Classification, EEG, and Plant-Based Therapy. His contributions to the field have been recognized with several prestigious honors, including the ILAE–Asia Oceania Outstanding Achievement Award in 2021, the Epilepsy Society of Australia Clinical Epileptology Fellowship in 2009, and the Japanese Epilepsy Research Foundation Fellowship in 2006. Most recently, he was conferred the title of Fellow of the Indian Academy of Neurology in 2024.
Dr Wanakorn Rattanawong
Prof Dr Wang-Tso Lee
Professor and Superintendent
National Taiwan University Children’s Hospital
Dr. Wang-Tso Lee is now professor and superintendent of National Taiwan University Children’s Hospital and professor of Department of Pediatrics and Graduate Institute of Brain and Mind Sciences, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan. He finished University medical education in College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taiwan, and got the PhD degree from Graduate Institute of Clinical Medicine, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University. Dr. Lee did neurology research in Department of Neurology, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, USA, and also went to several institutes in USA and Canada as visiting scholar in the past. He is interested in epilepsy, movement disorders, and neurotransmitter diseases. He conducts a lot of clinical trials, including those related to epilepsy, neurogenetic diseases, and neuroinflammatory diseases.
Prof Dr Ye Wu
Director of Child Neurology Department
Peking University First Hospital
Ye Wu, MD, Professor, Director of the Department of Child Neurology, Child Medical Center, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China.
Dr Yuki Maki
Researcher
Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine
Dr Yuki Maki is a board-certified child neurologist and epileptologist of Japan, especially interested in clarifying epileptic foci and networks of childhood epilepsy, including infantile epileptic spasms syndrome (IESS).
Prof Dr Yu-Wu Jiang
Chair of Children's Medical Center
Peking University First Hospital
Dr. Yuwu JIANG, is the Chair and Professor of Children's Medical Center, Director of Pediatric Epilepsy Center, in Peking University First Hospital.
Prof Dr Zainal Muttaqin
Lecturer
Diponegoro University
Assoc Prof Dr Abdul Hanif Khan Yusof Khan
Consultant Neurologist
Hospital Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah UPM
Dr. Abdul Hanif Khan Yusof Khan is an Associate Professor and Consultant Neurologist at the Department of Neurology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia. He completed his medical education at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, and subsequently pursued his Master of Medicine in Internal Medicine at Universiti Putra Malaysia, followed by subspecialty training in Neurology through the Ministry of Health Malaysia. As a clinician-researcher, Dr.Abdul Hanif Khan has made significant contributions to neurology, particularly in stroke care and has published over 40 papers in peer-reviewed journals and presented his research at numerous international conferences. His work on stroke treatment, post-COVID neurological manifestations, and myotonia congenita has advanced understanding in these specialized areas. His accomplishments have been recognized through various awards, including his selection as a Future Stroke Leader by the World Stroke Organisation. He currently serves as Chairman of the Young Neurologist Academy for the Asian and Oceanian Association of Neurology and is actively involved in multiple professional societies. Beyond his clinical and research work, Dr. Khan coordinates undergraduate and postgraduate medical courses at Universiti Putra Malaysia and leads community service through stroke awareness campaigns. He has been principal investigator on numerous research projects and involved in multiple clinical practice guidelines in Malaysia.
Dr Ahmad Rithauddin Mohamed
Paediatric Neurologist
Hospital Kuala Lumpur
Dr Ahmad Rithauddin bin Mohamed is a paediatric neurologist working at the Hospital Tunku Azizah (Women & Children’s Hospital) Kuala Lumpur. He obtained his medical degree from University College London in 1997 and Fellowship of Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (UK) in 2020. He received his training in paediatric neurology at Hospital Kuala Lumpur and the Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne. He now heads the paediatric neurology unit of Hospital Tunku Azizah Kuala Lumpur, where he leads the paediatric epilepsy surgery programme, and is chair of the Child Neurology and Developmental Paediatric Chapter, Malaysian Society of Neurosciences.
Dr Ahmad Shahir Mawardi
Consultant Neurologist
Hospital Kuala Lumpur
Dr Ahmad Shahir Mawardi graduated from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia in 2004. He completed Master in Internal Medicine from the same university before pursue his neurology training in Malaysia. He has special interest in Movement disorders and an active committee member of MSN and MDC.
Dr Aini Ismafairus Abdul Hamid
Lecturer/Program Coordinator Master of Cognitive Neurosciences
Universiti Sains Malaysia
Dr. Aini Ismafairus specialises in functional MRI and cognitive research, with a strong passion for cognitive neuroscience, particularly in the areas of memory and brain connectivity.
Dr Alina Arulsamy
Lecturer
Monash University Malaysia
Dr Alina Arulsamy is a lecturer in the field of neuroscience at Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences at Monash University Malaysia. She currently heads the Neuropharmacology Research Laboratory and is a core leader under the Monash’s Neuroscience Research Strength. She has completed her BSc (Hons) at Monash University Malaysia, and was conferred a PhD from the University of Adelaide, Australia in 2019. Her main research expertise lies in traumatic brain injury and epilepsy research. She is also currently an Ex-Co member of the Epilepsy Council of Malaysia, the secretariat for the Malaysian Epilepsy Society and a member of the ILAE-YES AO chapter.
Dr Anna Misya'il Abdul Rashid
Assoc Prof Dr Anwar Norazit
Dr Aslina Pahrudin Arrozi
Senior Lecturer
Universiti Malaya
Dr Aslina Pahrudin Arrozi is a researcher specialising in neurodegenerative diseases, focusing on Alzheimer’s pathology and the therapeutic potential of natural products. Her work integrates molecular neuroscience and mitochondrial research.
Dr Azliza Ibrahim
Dr Bih Hwa Ching
Consultant Developmental Paediatrician
Regency Specialist Hospital
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.
Dr Boon Chuan Lim
Developmental Paediatrician
Sarawak General Hospital
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.
Dr Chai Soon Khoo
Developmental Paediatrician
Sarawak General Hospital
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.
Dr Charlotte Jane Joseph
Consultant Paediatrician and Developmental Paediatrician
KPJ Damansara Specialist Hospital
Dr. Charlotte Jane Joseph is a distinguished Developmental Paediatrician with extensive experience in neurodevelopmental disorders, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, and learning disabilities. She holds a Fellowship in Developmental Paediatrics from the Ministry of Health Malaysia and the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH), along with a Diploma in Paediatric Neurodisability from the UK. Currently based at KPJ Damansara Specialist Hospital, Dr. Joseph is actively involved in clinical care, research, and advocacy for children with developmental challenges. She has presented at numerous national and international conferences and contributes to policy development and ethical research in paediatric neurodevelopment. A passionate educator and mentor, Dr. Joseph serves as an advisor to Persatuan Dyslexia Malaysia and is a committee member Malaysian Research and Ethics Committee. Her work is dedicated to embracing neurodiversity and improving the quality of life for children and families through evidence-based practices and inclusive healthcare initiatives.
Dr Che Mohd Nasril Che Mohd Nassir
University Lecturer
Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA)
Dr Che Mohd Nasril is a dedicated and results-driven professional with expertise in neuroscience. Skilled in wide area of neurosciences, with a proven track record in publications. Passionate about continuous growth
Assoc Prof Dr Cheng Yin Tan
Consultant Neurologist
University Malaya Medical Centre
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.
Assoc Prof Ching Soong Khoo
Assoc Prof & Consultant Neurologist
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Ching Soong Khoo is an associate professor and consultant neurologist at the Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (The National University of Malaysia). After graduating with an honours degree in MD and obtaining MRCP (UK), Dr. Khoo went on to pursue training in neurology at the National University of Malaysia. He was one of the selected candidates for the Korean Epilepsy Society Fellowship Program in 2018. 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 Vice President of the Malaysian Society of Neurosciences and Honorary Treasurer of the Epilepsy Council. He leads the Conferences Task Force of the Young Epilepsy Section (YES) of the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE). He is also a member of the Communications Strategy, Emergency Treatment, Prioritization, ILAE Care Pathways, Acute Symptomatic Seizures, and Update Seizure Classification Task Forces of the ILAE. He’s an editor of BMC Neurology.
Prof Emeritus Dato Dr Chong Tin Tan
Professor
Universiti Malaya
Dr. Chong-Tin Tan is Emeritus Professor of Neurology, University of Malaya. His main interests are in CNS infection / inflammatory diseases and epilepsy. He is currently Editor-in-Chief, Neurology Asia.
Prof Dr Choong Yi Fong
Consultant and Paediatric Neurologist
University Malaya
Professor Dr Fong Choong Yi is consultant Paediatric Neurologist and head of Paediatric Neurology Division at University Malaya, KL
Dr Dianah Abd Hadi
Paediatric Neurologist
Hospital Tunku Azizah Kuala Lumpur
Dr Dianah Hadi completed her paediatric neurology training in Malaysia and a year of attachment in paediatric movement disorder at the Children's Hospital at Westmead, Sydney Australia. She is currently working as a paediatric neurologist in Hospital Tunku Azizah Kuala Lumpur.
Dr Elyssa Majawit
Paediatric Neurologist
Sabah Women and Children's Hospital
Dr. Elyssa Majawit, paediatric neurologist at Sabah Women and Children's Hospital. She completed her neurology training in 2023, including a fellowship in paediatric epilepsy at the Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne. Dr. Elyssa specializes in neurological disorders in children, with a focus on complex epilepsy care.
Dr Fadhilah
Assoc Prof Dr Fan Kee Hoo
Dr Farah Wahida Suhaimi
Senior Lecturer
Universiti Sains Malaysia
Dr. Farah Wahida Suhaimi is a senior lecturer at the Centre for Drug Research, USM. Her research focuses on behavioural neuroscience, which is mainly related to psychoactive substances.
Dr Farhanah Kamarudin
Specialist - Neurology Trainee
Hospital Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah UPM
Internal Medicine Specialist and Neurology Resident-in-Training, committed to clinical excellence, academic advancement, and patient-centered neurological care through hands-on experience and continued professional development.
Dr Feizel Al-Siddiq
Prince Court Medical Centre
Dr Gurmeet Kaur Surindar Singh
Senior Lecturer
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
Dr. Gurmeet Kaur Surindar Singh is a senior lecturer at UiTM, Malaysia, specializing in neurosteroid metabolism in Alzheimer's disease and the therapeutic potential of nutraceuticals in dementia research.
Dr Hafizah Abdul Hamid
Dr Hamdi Najman Achok
Dr Hamdi is neurologist at HSAJB. He graduated from Otago University, New Zealand in 2000. He completed his fellowship in Neurology in 2018. His special interest is Sleep Medicine, and receive his certification as international Sleep disorders Specialist by World Sleep Society in 2019. He was a member of Sleep Board Committee HKL between 2013-2016 and a committee member of Sleep Disorders Society Malaysia (SDSM). Apart from busy work as head of neurology unit in HSAJB, he is actively involve in giving talk on Sleep Medicine promoting importance of sleep in health and medicine.
Prof Dr Hamidon Basri
Assoc Prof Dr Helmi Norman
Dr Hui Jieh Tan
Neurologist
Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun
Dr.Tan Hui Jieh is currently practicing at Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun, Ipoh as Neurologist. He graduated from University Malaya at year of 2010. He obtained his MRCP (UK) in year 2016. He has completed his fellowship in Stroke Neurology training at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Perth, year 2023. Dr. Tan has great interest in establishing stroke care services including thrombolysis and thrombectomy. He has obtained “Rising Star Award in Stroke” by Malaysia stroke council in year 2020 and 2021. He is also head of Stroke Preceptorship Program and co-chairman of National Stroke Registry under Malaysia Stroke Council.
Dr Hock Sin Heng
Consultant Paediatric Neurologist
Sabah Women and Children's Hospital
• Currently holding the post of consultant Paediatrician and Paediatric Neurologist at Sabah Women and Children Hospital, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. • Graduated from Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya in 1997 • Paediatric Neurology training in Penang Hospital and Kuala Lumpur Hospital, and Fellowship in Paediatric Neuro-inflammation in Evelina Children Hospital London (2016-2020).
Dr Husna Musa
Paediatrician and Clinical Lecturer
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University Putra Malaysia
Dr Husna Musa is a paediatrician and clinical lecturer in Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University Putra Malaysia. She recently completed her paediatric neurology training from Hospital Tunku Azizah Kuala Lumpur and Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, London.
Prof Dato Dr Hussain Imam Muhammad Ismail
Professor and Paediatric Neurologist
RCSI UCD Malaysia Campus
Dr Hussain Imam graduated from the University of Malaya in 1980. He obtained the MRCP(UK) in Pediatrics and subsequently he trained in Pediatric Neurology in Edinburgh for 2 years. In 1991 became Malaysia’s first certified pediatric neurologist. In July 2003 he was promoted to head the Pediatric Services in the Ministry of Health. After his retirement from the Ministry of Health he joined RUMC as Professor of Pediatrics
Dr Izyan Liyana Mohd Helmi
Pakar Perubatan dan Neurologi
Hospital Tuanku Jaafar Seremban
Graduated from University College Cork, Ireland. Obtained MRCP UK and completed fellowship in neurology in Malaysia, as well as fellowship in movement disorder from Australia. Primary interest in Movement Disorders, Deep Brain Stimulation and Functional Movement Disorder.
Dr Janudin Baharin
Assoc Prof Dr Jayakumar Murthy
University Lecturer DS 14
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Dr. Jayakumar, a neuroscience expert from UKM, specializes in addiction. With numerous publications and awards, he's a recognized speaker and researcher in the field.
Dr Jie Ping Schee
Medical Lecturer, Consultant Physician, Neurologist
Universiti Malaya & Universiti Malaya Medical Centre
A medical lecturer, consultant physician, and neurologist serving in Universiti Malaya and Universiti Malaya Medical Centre.
Dr Juen Kiem Tan
Clinical Lecturer
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Tan Juen Kiem is a clinical lecturer and neurology fellow at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, with a strong interest in neurodegenerative, behavioural, and cognitive neurology.
Dr Julia Shahnaz Merican
Dr Jun Xiong Lee
Paediatric Neurologist
Hospital Sultanah Aminah
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.
Dr Jyh Yung Hor
Consultant Neurologist
Penang General Hospital
Dr Jyh Yung Hor is a consultant neurologist at the Department of Neurology, Penang General Hospital. His main clinical and research interest is in the field of neuroimmunology.
Prof Dr Kheng Seang Lim
Professor of Neurology and Head of Neurology
University of Malaya
Professor Dr. Lim Kheng Seang is a Professor of Neurology and Head of Neurology in the Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, and Past President of MSN.
Dr Kwang Hwee Goh
Consultant Neurologist
Regency Hospital
Dr Goh Kwang Hwee is currently worked as Consultant Neurologist in Regency Hospital, Johor Bahru. He is exco member of Movement Disorders Council, Malaysian Society of Neurosciences.
Dr Lip Yuen Teng
Paediatric Neurologist
Hospital Tuanku Ja’afar Seremban
Dr Teng Lip Yuen is a paediatric neurologist working in Hospital Tuanku Ja’afar Seremban. He obtained membership of Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (UK) in 2016. He received his training in paediatric neurology in Hospital Tunku Azizah Kuala Lumpur and pursued further clinical fellowship in paediatric epilepsy at Severance Children’s Hospital, Seoul, South Korea. Dr Teng has special interests in paediatric epilepsy and ketogenic diet with publications of his works in journals of associated fields.
Assoc Prof Dr Liyana Najwa Inche Mat
Consultant Neurologist
Universiti Putra Malaysia
Dr. Liyana Najwa is an Associate Professor, Consultant Neurologist, and Head of the Neurology Department at UPM. With expertise in headache, stroke, and neurophysiology, she actively contributes to clinical research and medical education.
Dr Malini Mahalingam
Paediatric Neurologist
Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun
Prof Dr Meow Keong Thong
Consultant Clinical Geneticist
Universiti Malaya
Professor Dr THONG Meow-Keong is a board-certified Consultant Clinical Geneticist at the University of Malaya Medical Centre. He was a Fulbright Scholar and established the first Genetics Clinic in Malaysia in 1995. He is also the current Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman Malaysia, President of the College of Paediatrics, Academy of Medicine of Malaysia, Vice-President of the Medical Genetics Society of Malaysia and a Fellow of the Academy of Sciences Malaysia. He was the past President of the Asia-Pacific Society of Human Genetics and recipient of the 2022 American Society of Human Genetics Advocacy Award and the 2024 Star Golden Hearts Award.
Dr Mohamad Imran Idris
Consultant Neurologist
Sunway Medical Centre
Dr Imran is a Consultant Neurologist at Sunway Medical Centre. He graduated from the University of Cambridge 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.
Dr Mohamed Faiz Mohamed Mustafar
Dr Mohd Faizal Mohd Zulkifly
Lecturer & Clinical Psychologist
Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
I am a lecturer and clinical psychologist at USM, specializing in TMS and EEG for neuropsychiatric treatment. My research focuses on integrating neurotechnology (TMS and EEG) with CBT to treat depression and cognitive impairment.
Dr Mohd Kaisan Mahadi
Dr Muhammad Zulfadli Mehat
Pharmacologist
Universiti Putra Malaysia
Dr Muhammad Zulfadli Mehat is a pharmacologist at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM). He graduated with a Bachelor Science of Biomedical Sciences from UPM and then received his Doctor of Philosophy from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia in Medical Science of Pharmacology. He was under the supervision of Professor Ahmad Nazrun Shuid in the study of Vitamin E and bone metabolism and bone strength. His current interest in neuroscience research is focused on neurodegenerative diseases, anti-neuroinflammatory and antioxidant horizon, especially using natural products or natural compounds. He is actively involved in the Malaysian Society of Neurosciences. He has published both locally and internationally in several peers reviewed journals.
Dr Naimah Mohd Saleh
Neurologist
KPJ Penang Specialist Hospital
Dr Naimah Saleh was born and raised in Kedah, Malaysia. She completed her MBBS in 2008 Dr. Naimah Saleh was born and raised in Kedah, Malaysia. She graduated with an MBBS from the International Islamic University Malaysia in 2008. She furthered her medical education in Internal Medicine and became a member of the Royal College of Physicians, United Kingdom, in 2012. Driven by a profound interest in Neurology, Dr. Naimah began her Neurology training in 2016 under the Ministry of Health Malaysia and at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. In 2019, she had the opportunity to complete a Fellowship in Stroke at Western Health, Melbourne, Australia. Having completed her Neurology training in late 2019, Dr. Naimah has since dedicated herself as a Clinical Neurologist at Hospital Sultanah Bahiyah, Alor Setar. She has played a crucial role as the state neurologist, participating actively as a speaker and trainer at both state and national congresses. Dr. Naimah is currently serving as a Consultant Neurologist at KPJ Penang Specialist Hospital, starting in February 2024.
Dr Nor Amelia Mohd Fauzi
Consultant Neurologist & Physician
Hospital Al-Sultan Abdullah Universiti Teknologi MARA
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 an EXCO member of Malaysian Society of Neuroscience (MSN) and active member of Malaysia Movement Disorders Council. She serves as Expert Advisor for Tourette Association of Malaysia, as well as the Institute Pharmacogenomic Integrative (iPROMISE) UiTM. She is also a Fellow of the European Board of Neurology (FEBN). She has a keen interest in research and has published many articles in high-impact journals.
Assoc Prof Dr Norazrina Azmi
Associate Professor & Pharmacy Lecturer
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Norazrina Azmi, Associate Professor of Neuropharmacology at the Faculty of Pharmacy, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, leads research exploring the behavioural effects of New Psychoactive Substances (NPS) and phytochemicals. Her lab employs animal models to investigate underlying mechanisms in modulating reward pathways and cognitive functions, advancing neuropharmacological understanding of substance-induced behavioural alterations.
Assoc Prof Dr Norhaslinda Kamaruddin
Dr Norhayati Hussein
Consultant Rehabilitation Physician
Hospital Rehabilitasi Cheras
Dr. Norhayati Hussein is a Consultant Rehabilitation Physician at Hospital Rehabilitasi Cheras (HRC) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, where she heads the Neurological Rehabilitation Unit and concurrently leads the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine. She completed her postgraduate studies at Universiti Malaya and pursued a Clinical Fellowship in Neurorehabilitation in Ontario, Canada. Dr Norhayati has made significant contributions to the 16th to 19th editions of the Evidence-Based Review of Stroke Rehabilitation (EBRSR) and has co-authored chapters in several notable international publications on rehabilitation. At the national level, Dr Norhayati serves as the Deputy Head for Rehabilitation Medicine Specialty at the Ministry of Health (MOH) Malaysia. She is also the elected Vice President of the Malaysian Association of Rehabilitation Physicians (MARP). On the international stage, she takes on the role as the national representative for the Asia-Oceanian Society for NeuroRehabilitation (AOSNR). Her special interests include stroke rehabilitation and the management of neuromuscular and neurodegenerative disorders. She is also passionate about exploring the impact of the environment and nature on neurological recovery.
Prof Dr Norshariza Nordin
Professor
Universiti Putra Malaysia
Professor Dr. Norshariza Nordin is a stem cell researcher at UPM specialising in neural differentiation and neurodegeneration, with a focus on stem cell-derived neurons, exosomes, and natural neuroprotective and neuroregenerative agents such as Centella asiatica for therapeutic applications.
Prof Dr Nortina Shahrizaila
Consultant Neurologist
University Malaya Medical Centre
Dr Nortina Shahrizaila is currently employed as Consultant Neurologist at University Malaya Medical Centre as well as Professor of Neurology at University of Malaya. She has subspecialty clinical and research interests in the field of motor neurone disease/amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and peripheral neurophysiology. She is the President-Elect of the Pan-Asian Consortium for Treatment and Research in ALS (PACTALS)
Mdm Nur Amani Abdul Basir
Dr Nurul Aqmar Mohamad Nor Hazalin
Deputy Director
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
Dr. Nurul is a Deputy Director 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.
Prof Dr Pike-See Cheah
Head of Department of Human Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
University Putra Malaysia
Professor Dr. Cheah Pike See, a neuroscientist from UPM, also currently appointed as the Head, Department of Human Anatomy at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, UPM
Dr Poorani Anandakrishnan
Assoc Prof Dr Rabani Remli
Neurologist
National University of Malaysia
Dr Rabani Remli is an Associate Professor at the Faculty 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 and CCT Neurology in 2014. She was awarded a certificate of completion in Neurology Training in 2014 by the National Neurology Board, Malaysia. Dr Rabani had broad research interests and was involved in various topics of clinical trials including Multiple Sclerosis, migraine and epilepsy. Her main interest is in the field of neuromuscular and neuroimmunology disorders. She was Past Vice President of MSN,She is currently 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
Dr Rathika Rajah
Neurology Fellow and Physician
Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz
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.
Dr Ray Jen Neo
Neurologist
Assunta Hospital
Dr Neo Ray Jen obtained his MBBS from Manipal University and MRCP (UK) from Royal Colleges of Physicians, UK. He completed his fellowship in Neurology and fellowship in movement disorders in Queen Square, London, UK. He is involved in OCEANIC-STROKE phase 3, multicenter, international clinical trial and has published research articles in international journals. He is also an adjunct neurology lecturer for MAHSA University. His main interests are dystonia, functional neurological disorders and Parkinson's disease & related disorders.
Emeritus Prof Dato Dr Raymond Azman Ali
Professor of Medicine & Senior Consultant Neurologist
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
Emeritus Prof Dato’ Dr Raymond Azman Ali is Senior Consultant Neurologist at UiTM. He was awarded the MSN Lifetime Achievement Award in 2019 and ILAE Asian & Oceanian Outstanding Achievement Epilepsy Award in 2022.
Dr Sangita Terumalay
Assoc Prof Dr Sanihah Abdul Halim
Consultant Neurologist
Universiti Sains Malaysia
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 the Honorary Treasurer of the Malaysian Society of Neuroscience (MSN) and Executive Committee of Clinical Neurophysiology and Neuromuscular Section (CNNS) of MSN.
Dr Saravana Kumar Jayaram
Prof Dr Sharon Mei Ling Tai
Professor, Senior Consultant Neurologist
Universiti Malaya
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.
Dr Si Lei Fong
Medical Lecturer & Consultant Neurologist
Universiti Malaya
Dr Fong Si Lei is currently a consultant neurologist and epileptologist in Faculty of Medicine of University Malaya and University Malaya Medical Centre.
Asst Prof Dr Sim Kuan Goh
Assistant Professor
Xiamen University Malaysia
Sim Kuan Goh holds a B.Eng. and Ph.D. from the National University of Singapore. He is currently an Assistant Professor at Xiamen University Malaysia. His research interests include multi-modal AI and brain-computer interfaces. He is an IEEE Senior Member.
Dr Sindhu Vishwanathan
Paediatric Neurologist
Penang General Hospital
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 developmental and epileptic encephalopathies, paediatric epilepsy syndromes, epilepsy genetics, epilepsy education, ethics and health economics.
Assoc Prof Dr Siti Munirah Mohd Faudzi
Lecturer/Researcher
Universiti Putra Malaysia
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Siti Munirah Mohd Faudzi is a Medicinal Chemist specializing in drug discovery and development based on synthetic and natural compounds, with a focus on zebrafish-based toxicity and therapeutic evaluations.
Dr Steve Chen Fei Ng
Consultant Neurologist
Sunway Medical Centre
Dr Steve Ng is a Consultant Neurologist at Sunway Medical Centre. He sub-specialised in clinical neurophysiology and neuromuscular disorders. He is a Fellow of Royal College of Physicians of Glasgow and Edinburgh. He is also a Fellow member of American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine.
Assoc Prof Dr Subhashini Jayanath
Senior Consultant Developmental Paediatrician
Universiti Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC)
Subhashini Jayanath is an associate professor and senior consultant developmental paediatrician at Universiti Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC), Kuala Lumpur. Her areas of interest are autism, learning disorders and ADHD. In 2017, Dr Jayanath started the developmental paediatrics subspecialty training programme at UMMC. In 2019, she started the Child Development Centre at UMMC. Dr Jayanath edited and contributed chapters to a developmental paediatrics textbook (Developmental Paediatrics Explained: A Clinical Guide, UM Press, 2024) and has written a book for parents of young autistic children (Autism in Short: A Handbook for Parents, Gerakbudaya, 2018). She is a Past Co-chair & Global Outreach Officer for the Early Career Committee (ECC) of the International Society for Autism Research (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.
Dr Sumitha Murugesu
Paediatric Neurologist
Hospital Tunku Azizah
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 syndromesand currently run the ketogenic diet services for refractory epilepsy in Hospital Tunku Azizah.
Dr Surina Zaman Huri
Geriatric Psychiatrist
University Malaya Medical Centre
Dr. Surina Zaman Huri is a Geriatric Psychiatrist at UMMC. She specializes in managing mental health conditions in older adults, including late-life depression, anxiety, insomnia, and other geriatric psychiatric disorders. Her main area of interest is dementia, with a particular focus on enhancing the quality of life for individuals living with the condition.
Dr Teik-Beng Khoo
Consultant Paediatric Neurologist
Hospital Lam Wah Ee
Dr. Teik-Beng Khoo, 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.
Dr Tien Lee Ong
Neurologist
ParkCity Medical Centre
Dr Ong is a neurologist who had her final year training in movement disorders in Westmead Hospital, Sydney. She is currently practicing in Parkcity Medical Center since 2024
Dr Tonnii Sia
Infectious Diseases Physician & Internal Medicine Consultant
Hospital Miri
Dr Tonnii Sia is an Infectious Diseases Physician and an Internal Medicine Consultant in Miri Hospital Sarawak Malaysia. She completed her fellowship training in Darwin, Australia in 2021. She has a special interest in tropical diseases, such as melioidosis.
Asst Prof Dr Usman Jaffer
Dato Dr Vigneswari M Ganesan
Senior Consultant Paediatric Neurologist
Hospital Pulau Pinang
Vickie is a Senior Consultant Paediatric Neurologist at Hospital Pulau Pinang and Head of Paediatric Neurology Services, Ministry of Health Malaysia. She completed her training in paediatric neurology and epilepsy in Australia. She has served in public healthcare for over three decades and will be retiring from government service at the end of this year.
Assoc Prof Dr Wael Mohamed Yousef Mohamed
Associate Professor Dr
International Islamic University Malaysia
Dr. Wael Mohamed, a physician, neuroscientist, and professor at IIUM Medical School, Malaysia, earned his PhD from PSU, USA. A prolific researcher, he has published over 160 peer-reviewed papers and authored 15 books. With 200+ speaking engagements worldwide, he also serves as an editor for international journals. His research, supported by grants from IBRO, ISN, MJF, and others, totals $1.5 million. He founded the AfrAbia-PD-Genomic Consortium.
Assoc Prof Dr Wan Aliaa Wan Sulaiman
Associate Professor
Universiti Putra Malaysia
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wan Aliaa Wan Sulaiman is an Associate Professor and Consultant Neurologist at the Department of Neurology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM). She is a pioneering headache specialist in a public academic hospital, actively involved in clinical care, research, and education. She is an active member of the International Headache Society and the Malaysian Headache Chapter and contributes to the Malaysian Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPG) for Headache. Dr. Wan Aliaa recently completed a sabbatical at King’s College London under Prof. Peter Goadsby, further strengthening her expertise in headache and migraine research. She is also a Treasurer of the Headache Chapter, Malaysian Society of Neurosciences (MSN).
Dr Wan Asyraf Wan Zaidi
Dr Wan Chung Law
Neurologist
Sarawak General Hospital
Dr Law Wan Chung is a Neurologist at Sarawak General Hospital. I am currently the head of neurology service in Sarawak and vice chairman for Malaysia Stroke Council. My phone number is 019-8848979
Assoc Prof Dr Wei Chao Loh
Dr Wei Kang Lim
Medical Lecturer & Paediatric Neurologist
Universiti Malaya
Dr. Lim is a medical lecturer at Universiti Malaya and a paediatric neurologist at Universiti Malaya Medical Centre. He was trained in paediatric neurology locally and underwent a fellowship in paediatric movement disorders and neuromodulation at The Hospital for Sick Children in Canada.
Dr Yan Lian Teo
Paediatric Neurologist
Hospital Tunku Azizah
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.
Dr Yatinesh Kumari
Senior Lecturer
Monash University Malaysia
Dr. Yatinesh Kumari is a dedicated neuroscientist specializing in neuroinflammation-induced neurodegeneration. With expertise in histology, microscopy, molecular biology, and behavioural science, she secures research grants, publishes in high-impact journals, fosters global collaborations, and has received multiple awards. Passionate about education, she mentors students and actively contributes to advancing neuroscience research and the scientific community.
Assoc Prof Dr Yogeswaran Lokanathan
Senior Lecturer
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Assoc. Prof Dr. Yogeswaran Lokanathan is a senior lecturer at Faculty of Medicine, National University of Malaysia (UKM). Currently he also serves as the Deputy President of Tissue Engineering & Regenerative Medicine Society of Malaysia (TESMA). Dr. Yogeswaran’s research focuses on nerve regeneration after injury by utilizing various cellular, biomaterial and tissue engineering applications.
Dr Yong Chuan Chee
Neurologist & Lecturer
USM Specialist Hospital
Dr. Chee Yong Chuan, a neurologist specializing in epilepsy, has expertise in the evaluation of drug-resistant epilepsy and critical care EEG. After earning his medical degree from Monash University, he trained in internal medicine and neurology before pursuing a year-long advanced epilepsy fellowship at Alfred Hospital, Melbourne. This intensive fellowship immersed him in cutting-edge clinical areas, including EEG interpretation, status epilepticus management, functional seizure diagnosis, and advanced pre-surgical epilepsy evaluation.
Dr Yuh Yang Leong
Consultant Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist
Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz
Currently practicing as a diagnostic, interventional and neurointerventional radiologist at Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz, as known as Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre.
Dr Yusma Lyana
Paediatric Neurologist
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Shah Alam
Dr Yusma graduated from Cork, Ireland in 2009 and obtained her MRCPCH in 2015. She served MOH as a paediatrician in Pahang before joining UiTM in 2017 as clinical lecturer. She subsequently underwent Paediatric Neurology training in University Malaya and Hospital Tunku Azizah, Kuala Lumpur. She is currently practicing as a paediatric neurologist and clinical lecturer in Hospital Al-Sultan Abdullah UiTM, Puncak Alam.
Assoc Prof Dr Zaizul Ab Rahman
Senior Lecturer
UKM
Assoc. Prof Dr. Zaizul Ab. Rahman (DS54) is a senior lecturer at the Research Centre for Theology and Philosophy, Faculty of Islamic Studies, UKM. Started serving at UKM in 2004 and was appointed as a Senior Lecturer (DS51) in 2013 and Assoc. Prof in 2022. Areas of expertise and research focused: is in Psychology of Religion, Islamic Mental Health, Human Development, Islamic Thought and Family in Islam. He holds a Bachelor of Theology and Philosophy UKM (2001), Master of Psychology UKM (2004) and obtained a PhD (Theology and Philosophy) from University Malaya (2012). He furthered his education in post-doctoral studies under the supervision of Professor Shaun Gregory, University of Durham (2014), and Dr Muzammil Quraishi, University of Salford (2013), United Kingdom. He is currently pursuing further education at the level of Doctor of Higher Education (EdD) in the field of Personality and Mental Health at the Faculty of Education, UKM. He is a Registered Counselor (KB06648) and holds Certificate of Practice (PA06139) KB; PA Board of Counselors Malaysia (2012-present). He also recipient of FPI Excellent Lecturer Award (2011-2023) and twice received the UKM Outstanding Service Award (2012 and 2019). He referred as Visiting Professor and invited to share his experiences in the Impact Journal Article Writing Webinar at University of Kudus, UIN Raden Intan Lampung, Malang, Acheh, Universitas Islam Negeri Raden Fatah, Ambon, Airlangga of Indonesia, UIM Maldives, University of Sri Lanka and Princess of Naradhiwas University of Thailand. Until August 2023, Zaizul has produced a total of 615 publications in various categories. He has published 207 journal articles namely 3 WoS (Q1), 71 SCOPUS, 30 WoS (ESCI), 40 ERA and 100 referred journals. He has written 3 original / edited books, 100 ebooks, 11 chapters in books, 64 proceedings and 100 writings in newspapers and magazines. He has registered a total of 2 copyrights. His publications have been cited almost 635 times and he has an author SCOPUS h-index of 17.
Prof Dr Zamzuri Idris
Head of the Department of Neurosciences and Head of Neurosurgery Program
Universiti Sains Malaysia
He had graduated from University of Wales College of Medicine Cardiff UK, then pursued his postgraduate career in Neurosurgery at USM Malaysia. He had completed his fellowship programme in Gent Belgium for Neuroendoscopy, Functional Neurosurgery and Epilepsy. He is currently head of the Department of Neurosciences. His major interests are in Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery (Neuroendoscopy), Precision Radiation Therapy, Brain Trauma, Epilepsy, Awake Brain Surgery, Skull Base, Brain Mapping and Stimulation, Neuroscience Big Data, and Quantum Brain. Lately, his interest also includes Brain Thermodynamics and Plasma Brain Dynamics. He published
Assoc Prof Dr Zhe Kang Law
Consultant Neurologist
Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz
Associate Professor Dr Zhe Kang Law is a consultant neurologist at Faculty of Medicine, National University of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. He completed his neurology training in 2016 and a PhD in stroke medicine at the University of Nottingham, UK in 2019. He was the national coordinator for several international stroke RCTs. He has 81 journal article publications to date including in the Lancet, JAMA Neurology, European Stroke Journal, Stroke and International Journal of Stroke.
Assoc Prof Dr Zurina Hassan
Lecturer
Universiti Sains Malaysia
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zurina is the Deputy Director of the Centre for Drug Research at Universiti Sains Malaysia. She is a neuroscientist who specializes in animal behavior, addiction, and cognitive function. She is also an electrophysiology specialist working on EEG and the neuroplasticity of the brain.