Dr. Ina Ismiarti Shariffuddin is a Professor and Senior Consultant in Anaesthesiology at the Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya, Malaysia. She earned her MBChB from the University of Dundee, Scotland, followed by a Master of Anaesthesiology and a Master in Medical Education (Distinction) from Universiti Malaya. She completed a paediatric anaesthesia fellowship at KK Women's and Children's Hospital, Singapore, and trained in paediatric liver transplantation at Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China.

Beyond paediatric anaesthesia, Dr. Ina is a passionate advocate for perioperative patient blood management, advanced airway techniques, and sustainable anaesthesia practices. She actively drives innovation, improves patient outcomes, and advances the field through clinical research, education, and global collaborations. As Chief Editor of the Malaysian Journal of Anaesthesiology, she plays a key role in shaping academic discourse.

Dr. Ina has held esteemed leadership roles, including President of the Malaysian College of Anaesthesiologists, the Malaysian Society of Anaesthesiologists, and the Malaysian Society of Paediatric Anaesthesiologists. She serves on the Executive Committee of the Asian Society of Paediatric Anaesthesiologists and was appointed by the World Federation of Societies of Anaesthesiologists (WFSA) to develop its inaugural Leadership Module, highlighting her global recognition. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she played a pivotal role in maintaining high standards of patient care and safety as Head of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care at Universiti Malaya Medical Centre.

Her contributions to medical education have been widely recognised, with her pioneering work in integrating Basic Life Support training for Malaysian youth earning prestigious awards, including the “Ronald Harden Innovation in Medical Education Award (2024)” and the “Rogayah Jaafar Award for Innovation in Health Professions Education (2024)”. Dr. Ina’s dedication to innovation is reflected in two patents and one copyright in Anaesthesia and Critical Care, translating clinical insights into practical solutions that enhance patient safety and efficiency. Her current work focuses on advancing medical education, environmental sustainability in healthcare, and patient blood management in anaesthesia.

Professor 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 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.