Dr. Ina Ismiarti Shariffuddin is a Professor in the Department of Anaesthesiology at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Malaysia. She embarked on her medical career with an MBChB from the University of Dundee, Scotland, followed by a Master of Anaesthesia from the University of Malaya, Malaysia. To further enhance her expertise, Dr. Ina completed a fellowship in Paediatric Anaesthesia at KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital in Singapore and received specialized training in paediatric liver transplantation at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China. Her deep commitment to education led her to pursue a Master of Medical Education at the University of Malaya, where she graduated with distinction.

         With a profound commitment to advancing the field of anaesthesiology, Dr. Ina has become speaker at numerous prestigious international and national scientific conferences. Her expertise and interest encompass perioperative management of paediatric patients, advanced airway management in anaesthesia and acute care, patient blood management, medical education, and leadership. Her contributions to the scientific community are well-documented through her publication record in esteemed international peer-reviewed journals. Currently, she serves as the Editor-in-Chief of the Malaysian Journal of Anaesthesiology, where she continues to influence and inspire future generations of anaesthesiologists in Malaysia in the field of scholarly writing.

         Dr. Ina's leadership extends beyond academia. As the President of the Malaysian College of Anaesthesiologists, Academy of Medicine Malaysia, President of the Malaysian Society of Paediatric Anaesthesiologists and Immediate Past President of Malaysian Society of Anaesthesiologists, she has played a pivotal role in shaping the direction of anaesthesiology practice in Malaysia. Her exemplary leadership was particularly evident during the COVID-19 pandemic when she led the Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care at University Malaya Medical Centre. Her unwavering commitment to clinical excellence ensured the highest standards of safety and optimal patient outcomes during these challenging times. Recently, she was appointed by the World Federation of Societies of Anaesthesiologists (WFSA) to represent the ASEAN countries as a member of the writing committee for the WFSA Leadership course module.

         In every role she undertakes, Professor Dr. Ina Ismiarti Shariffuddin demonstrates a relentless pursuit of excellence, a passion for teaching, and a dedication to advancing the field of anaesthesiology. Her visionary leadership and academic contributions continue to inspire her colleagues and the broader medical community.