Dr. Ina Ismiarti Shariffuddin is a Professor and Senior Consultant Anaesthesiologist at the Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya. She earned her MBChB from the University of Dundee, followed by a Master of Anaesthesiology and a Master in Medical Education (Distinction) from Universiti Malaya. She completed fellowship training in paediatric anaesthesia in Singapore and advanced training in paediatric liver transplantation in China. Dr Ina is passionate about medical education, perioperative patient blood management, advanced airway techniques, and sustainability in anaesthesia. As Chief Editor of the Malaysian Journal of Anaesthesiology, she promotes academic excellence and clinical innovation. She has led numerous national organisations, including as President of the Malaysian College of Anaesthesiologists, President of the Malaysian Society of Anaesthesiologists, and President of the Malaysian Society of Paediatric Anaesthesiologists. She currently serves as President of the College of Anaesthesiologists, Academy of Medicine of Malaysia. Internationally, she sits on the Executive Committee of the Asian Society of Paediatric Anaesthesiologists and contributed to the WFSA’s inaugural Leadership Module. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she led as Head of Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care at UMMC. Her award-winning innovations, patents, and global collaborations reflect her enduring commitment to education, sustainability, and leadership in anaesthesia.