Dr. Ng Ching Ching obtained her Ph.D. from Osaka University, Japan in 2003. After which, she joined Universiti Malaya as a lecturer. She is currently a Professor at the Microbiology and Molecular Genetics Programme, Institute of Biological Sciences. Throughout her service at Universiti Malaya, she has had the privilege of becoming a visiting researcher in RIKEN, Japan (2006, 2010) and the University of Sydney, Australia (2015). Her area of expertise includes molecular genetics, human genetics and genomic medicine. Her current research focus is on the genetic susceptibility and pathogenic mechanisms of cancers and some common complex diseases, the genetic basis of rare diseases and HLA pharmacogenetic markers of drug-induced severe cutaneous adverse reactions (SCARs). She works closely with clinicians with the aim of translating her research into practice and policy.

Dr Anuratha RajasegaramSenior Lecturer, Department of Indian Studies, Universiti Malaya Dr Anuratha Rajasegaram is a scholar and a social scientist whose work bridges the disciplines of international relations and governance, Tamil philosophy, and medical humanities with a strong focus on ageing in marginalised communities. She specialises in conflict management, Tamil literature, complementary and alternative medical governance, behavioural changes and humanities. Her research explores the intersection of law and order, medicine, culture, community, social sciences, and the arts to support the restoration and rehabilitation of community well-being. Her interdisciplinary approach aims to deepen the understanding of mental health through cultural and humanistic lenses, contributing to more holistic and community-informed practices. Dr Rajasegaram holds a PhD and a Master of Criminal Justice (MCJ) from Universiti Malaya, as well as a BSc from Middlesex University, England. She currently serves as a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Indian Studies at Universiti Malaya, where she continues to engage in research and teaching that emphasises the human dimensions of health and healing. Previously was engaged as a research consultant at the Clinical Research Centre, Hospital Tengku Ampuan Rahimah, Klang, Selangor, where she contributed to guiding interdisciplinary research. She is actively involved in research and is currently accepting PhD students for 2025 and 2026.

Dr. Kenny S.L Cheah is currently a Senior Lecturer based in the Faculty of Education, University Malaya. He teaches, writes, and publishes in the subjects of Educational Leadership & Management, School Transformations, Edu-preneurship, Environmental Education Leadership, Organisational Sustainability, and Future Education Systems. Apart from academia, he is also a Senior Certified Trainer with ATLAS.ti (CAQDAS Sofware), a Certified Google Educator, and a Digital Entrepreneurship Educator. For writing and publications, he welcomes multidisciplinary collaborations with other international and local scholars. He can be reached at kennycheah@um.edu.my ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9881-582X PUBLONS: G-6116-2016 SCOPUS : 57193695246