Kong Kin Weng holds the position of a senior lecturer in the Department of Molecular Medicine. He joined Universiti Malaya in 2011 as a SLAI Fellow and was honoured with the esteemed Bright Spark Scholarship, which enabled him to pursue his PhD in Molecular Medicine. This marked a turning point as he delved into the molecular intricacies underlying the relationship between food and health. Kong's passion for his field drove him to explore various facets of nutritional sciences, including food analysis, food chemistry, nutritional biochemistry, nutrigenomics (transcriptomics and lipidomics), traditional medicine, and natural products. His work aimed to bridge the gap between traditional knowledge and modern scientific advancements, uncovering the hidden potential of nature's bounty. Kong's dedication to research and commitment to advancing the field did not go unnoticed. During his tenure, he received a travel award for the Japan Medical Innovation Programme (2017) established by Kyushu University that sponsored by the Japan Science and Technology Agency. He experienced as a visiting researcher at the Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College sponsored by International Joint Research and Academic Exchanges (One Belt, One Road Project) (2019) and Jeffery Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Monash University Malaysia (2023). He was the Specially-invited Expert (2017-2020) and the Research Consultant (2019-2024) of Agro-food Science and Technology Research Institute, Guangxi Academy of Agricultural Sciences, China. Kong is actively involved in many international journals, he was the Review Editor of Frontiers in Nutrition (2017-2024) and was the Lead Guest Associate Editor of Frontiers in Nutrition and Frontiers in Chemistry (Research topic: Phytochemical and nutritional properties of underutilised plants, 2017-2018), Guest Associate Editor of Frontiers in Microbiology (Research topic: Discovery of novel plant-derived compounds with antibacterial actions against antibiotic-resistant bacteria, 2018-2019), and Editorial Board Member of Current Research in Nutrition and Food Science (2017-2021). Currently, he is serving as the Associate Editor of Frontiers in Nutrition (2024-Present), Editorial Board Member of Discover Food (2024-Present) and Editorial Board Member of Food as Medicine (2025-Present). Kong is an eminent reviewer for many journals, he was honoured with the Publons Peer Review Awards, attaining the distinction of being among the “Top 1% peer reviewers in Agricultural and Biological Sciences, 2017” and “Top 1% of Reviewer in Agricultural Sciences, 2018”. Kong has acted as an external examiner of PhD/MSc theses from different universities. His research on medicinal and functional foods has been published in many reputable peer-reviewed journals as well as book, chapters and patents.

Dr. Aisyah Binti Ahmad Fisal is a Dental Lecturer at the Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Malaya, specialising in Special Care Dentistry. She is actively involved in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, clinical supervision, and academic leadership within the Department of Orthodontics, Paediatric and Special Care Dentistry. She obtained her Bachelor of Dental Surgery from the University of Adelaide, Australia, followed by a Doctorate in Special Care Dentistry (First Class Honours) from Trinity College Dublin. Dr. Aisyah also holds a Master of Science in Special Care Dentistry and Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgeons from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. Dr. Aisyah has held several leadership roles, including Deputy Head of Undergraduate and Postgraduate Studies for the Special Care Dentistry Unit, Course Coordinator, and Clinical Coordinator. She is also a member of the national working committee for the development of guidelines on oral health management for adults with special needs. Her research focuses on special care dentistry, dental behaviour support, gerodontology, dental anxiety, and sustainable dental practices. She has published in reputable international journals and currently leads multiple research projects as Principal Investigator. Dr. Aisyah is an active member of national and international professional organisations and regularly contributes as a speaker, examiner, and community advocate in advancing inclusive oral healthcare.

  Dr Mukhri Hamdan is a professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology with a subspecialist in reproductive medicine. He works as an O&G consultant at Universiti Malaya Medical (UMMC) and Specialist Centre (UMSC). He is the Head of the O&G Department in the Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya and also the Vice President for the College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Academy of Medicine Malaysia. He sits on the National Obstetrics & Gynaecology and Reproductive Medicine subspecialty evaluation committee for the Malaysian Medical Council (MMC). He is actively involved in the Advisory and Coordinating Committee for Reproductive Health (Subfertility) for LPPKN. He holds a PhD from the University of Southampton UK in reproductive sciences (Endometriosis) and also a clinical master in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (MObGyn) from the University Malaya. He was trained locally and in the United Kingdom hospitals. After he completed his clinical master, he joined Complete Fertility Southampton, United Kingdom and gained advanced training in infertility. He is certified by British Fertility Society (BFS) to perform embryo transfer (IVF/ET) and intrauterine insemination (IUI). Dr. Mukhri has been a keen researcher in the field of reproduction. He has presented his work in many international meetings and has published them in high-impact academic journals in various aspects of the endometriosis field. He has also been actively involved in writing up the National Curriculum for O&G. He speaks regularly in local and international congresses and is currently elected as the council member for the College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Academy of Medicine Malaysia. He has the vision to improve the quality of training both in O&G and reproductive medicine training. Active administrative roles: Professor and Senior Consultant University Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC) Head of Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine University Malaya and University Malaya Medical Centre (UM, FOM) Vice President, College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Academy of Medicine Malaysia (COGAMM) Board of Management, University Malaya Specialist Centre (UMSC) Evaluation Committee for National Specialist Registry and Reprodcutive Medicine, Malaysian Medical Council (MMC) Member of Advisory Coordination Committee on Reproductive Health (ACCRH), LPPKN Technical Committee for Confidential Enquiries into Maternal Deaths (CEMD) Board Member of Asian Society of Endometriosis (ASEA) Committee member for Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, AOFOG Committee member Special interest Group (Endometriosis) for ASPIRE Founding Member Advanced Minimally Invasive Surgery, Robotic Surgery, and Ablation (AMRAS)