DR. SURINA BINTI ZAMAN HURI

Dr Surina Zaman Huri is a Geriatric Psychiatrist and Medical Lecturer at the Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya. She obtained her Doctor of Medicine (MD) from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia in 2002, followed by a Master of Medicine (Psychiatry) from Universiti Sains Malaysia in 2012, and subsequently completed her Fellowship in Geriatric Psychiatry (2020–2024) with the Ministry of Health Malaysia and Changi General Hospital, Singapore. Her expertise encompasses the management of mental health conditions in older adults, including late-life depression, anxiety, insomnia, and other geriatric psychiatric disorders. Her main clinical and research focus is dementia, particularly the management of behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD), with a strong emphasis on improving the quality of life for both individuals living with the condition and their caregivers. She is also dedicated to addressing caregiver burden by understanding their needs and providing appropriate support to enhance overall well-being within the caregiving relationship. In addition, she has a growing interest in sleep disorders among the elderly, recognizing their significant impact on cognitive and emotional health in later life.