Faculty

Dr Andy DHARMA

Dr Andy Darma is the Pediatric Gastroenterologist of the Department of Child Health, Dr. Sutomo General Academic Hospital and Faculty of Medicine of UNIVERSITAS AIRLANGGA, Indonesia. He received his training as a medical doctor and subsequently a pediatrician and gastroenterologist at Dr Sutomo Hospital of Indonesia. He also underwent fellowship training in pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition at Royal Children Hospital Melbourne – Australia from 2012 till 2014.   He is presently the full member of Indonesian Pediatric Society and Asia Pan-Pacific Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (APPSPGHAN),  Member of Scientific Subcommittee Endoscopy APPSPGHAN as well as Corresponding Member of European Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (ESPGHAN). He is also the secretary of Indonesian Scientific Society of Probiotic-Prebiotic, member of the Pediatric Gastrohepatology Working group of Indonesian Pediatric Society, committee of Institutional Review Board and Research Coordinator of Dr Sutomo General Academic Hospital.

Symposium 7 : Role of Endoscopy In Children

Symposium 9 : Pre-, Pro, and Synbiotics In Children

Prof Anshu SRIVASTAVA

I have been working as a teaching faculty for last 21 years. Our department of Pediatric Gastroenterology at Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow is a teaching and training department, offering DM degree in Pediatric Gastroenterology to postgraduate students. 

My main areas of research interest include Inflammatory bowel disease, autoimmune liver disease, Budd Chiari Syndrome, complications of liver disease like portal hypertension, hepatic encephalopathy, ascites etc. I have over 160 publications in peer reviewed national and international journals apart from various book chapters. 

I have previously worked as Secretary of the ISPGHAN (Indian Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition). I also work as the section editor for Pediatric Gastroenterology for the Indian Journal of Pediatrics.

Symposium 5 : PIBD

Dr Bee Wah LEE

Symposium 8 : Food Allergies

Plenary Lecture : Prevention of Food Allergies

Dr Fang Kuan CHIOU

Dr Chiou is Head of the Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition Service at KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital (KKH) in Singapore. He is also the Director of Intestinal Transplantation service at Singhealth Duke-NUS Transplant Centre. He is currently the clinical lead in Paediatric Hepatology and Intestinal Rehabilitation & Transplantation at KKH. He also has a special interest in eosinophilic GI disorders and started the multidisciplinary EoE clinic at KKH in 2015 where patients receive one-stop integrated care from their gastroenterologist, allergist and dietician.

Symposium 8 : Food Allergies

Dr James Guoxian HUANG

Dr James Huang graduated with honours from National University Singapore in 2007 as the medical school class valedictorian and was awarded the Dean's List award for all 5 professional examinations. He was awarded the GlaxoSmithKline book prize, Tan Choon Kim book prize, Medical Class of 1975 Gold Medal in Pathology, Margaret Lee Ming Yee Memorial Medal and Albert Lim Liat Juay Silver Medal for being the top student in Microbiology and Immunology, Neuroscience and Pathology respectively. He was also awarded the Dean's Most Outstanding House Officer award for Housemanship Year 2007-2008. He was appointed membership of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (United Kingdom) and subsequently completed his advanced specialist training in Paediatrics. He is the first paediatrician in Singapore to receive formal double accreditation in Paediatric Medicine and Paediatric Gastroenterology, fulfilling clinical training and endoscopy accreditation criterion aligned with the European Society of Paediatric Gastroenterology Hepatology and Nutrition. He has also been awarded the Masters in Clinical Investigation coursework and currently is the principal investigator leading the study of the Microbiome and Metabolomics in Paediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease. He was also awarded the NUHS Academic Medicine Development Award to complete an Advanced Paediatric Gastrointestinal Fellowship in Paediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease at the Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto Canada.   Dr James Huang is a Consultant in the Division of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Nutrition, Hepatology and Liver Transplantation in National University Hospital. His main clinical interest is in Paediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease and is the clinical lead for diagnostic and therapeutic Paediatric Endoscopy in the department. He is one of the pioneer members for the Asian Paediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease network and has successfully inaugurated the use of a centralised registry to pool disease and therapeutic data across major paediatric gastroenterology centres in Asia. He is active in undergraduate and postgraduate education, and conducts regular educational lectures in Paediatric Gastroenterology for general paediatricians and medical students/nursing staff. 

Symposium 5 : PIBD

Symposium 9 : Pre-, Pro, and Synbiotics In Children

Assoc. Prof. Marion AW

A/Prof Marion Aw is a Senior Consultant in the Division of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Nutrition, Hepatology and Liver Transplantation, and the Paediatric Liver Transplantation Programme, National University Centre for Organ Transplantation at National University Hospital (NUH). She is also an Associate Professor at the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore. She graduated from the National University of Singapore (NUS) and received her post-graduate paediatric training at the NUH. After completing her paediatric specialist training in Singapore, she spent 2 years with the Paediatric Liver Unit at King's College Hospital, London, United Kingdom. Her MD thesis (University of London) is based on clinical and research work done whilst she was there. A/Prof Aw’s area of clinical expertise is in paediatric gastrointestinal disease, hepatology and liver transplantation. She is a member of the National Liver Transplant Programme. A/Prof Aw also has an interest in nutrition and feeding issues in children. This led her to start the Interdisciplinary Feeding and Nutrition Clinic at NUH in 2013. In 2017, she set up the Paediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease Regional Network and is the Chair of its EXCO. In addition to clinical practice, A/Prof Aw is also actively involved in the teaching and training of medical undergraduates and post-graduate paediatric doctors. At NUH, she is the Paediatric Department's Director of Postgraduate Training and Chair of the Graduate Medical Education Physician Wellbeing and Resilience Subcommittee. She is also the Vice Dean (Students) for the Yong Loo Lin School of Medical.

Symposium 1 : Growth and Nutrition

Plenary Lecture : Gut Microbiome

Nutrition Masterclass APPSPGHAN 2024

Dr S Venkatesh KARTHIK

Symposium 4 : Childhood Liver Disease

Professor Sirinuch CHOMTHO

Professor Sirinuch Chomtho, MD PhD
Affiliation: Division of Nutrition, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University,  Bangkok, Thailand

Sirinuch Chomtho is Professor in Pediatrics at Chulalongkorn University. She is the head of Pediatric Nutrition Research Unit and the Division of Nutrition, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok, Thailand. She finished her medical and pediatric training from the Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University. From 2003-2008, she was a research fellow at the MRC Childhood Nutrition Research Center, Institute of Child Health, University College London, UK and Honorary Specialist Registrar in Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Great Ormond Street Hospital, London, UK. She obtained her PhD from the University College London in 2006 and the Diploma in pediatric nutrition from the UK Royal College of Pediatric and Child Health in 2007. Her research interests include the effects of early nutrition on long-term health, breastfeeding medicine, obesity, inherited metabolic disorders and the ketogenic diet. To date, she has published 51 original articles and 23 book chapters. She has a lot of experience in dealing with children with obesity and has conducted several clinical trials in this area over the past 2 decades. She is currently a scientific committee of the Pediatric Nutrition Association of Thailand and the Asian Pan-Pacific Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition. 

Keynote Lecture : Nutrition

Symposium 3 : Nutrition In Hospitalised Children

Nutrition Masterclass APPSPGHAN 2024

Assoc. Prof Voranush CHONGSRISAWAT

"Associate Professor Voranush Chongsrisawat, M.D. 
She is Head of Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University. She received her medical degree, Thai Board of Pediatrics, and Thai Sub-board of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Hepatology from Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand. 
She acquired her medical experience at Boston Children's Hospital, Massachusetts, USA and Royal Children’s Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
She is currently President of Thai Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Hepatology. She has more than one hundred publications in peer-reviewed journals".

Symposium 6 : Childhood Obesity and Liver

Symposium 6 : Childhood Obesity and Liver

Prof Yung Seng LEE

Plenary Lecture : Lessons Learnt From GUSTO Study

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Adli ALI

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Adli Ali is a prominent Consultant Paediatric Immunologist and Head of Immunology at Hospital Pakar Kanak-Kanak UKM. With a Master's and a DPhil from the University of Oxford, he holds key roles, including Director of the UKM-HPKK Research Center. Actively engaged in translational immunology, Dr Ali is a member of IPOPI, SEAPID, and TIGERS. Recognised as a Key Opinion Leader in the field of translational immunology, he seamlessly integrates clinical practice, research, and leadership in advancing paediatric immunology.

Symposium 8 : Food Allergies

Dr Alvin Kim Mun KHOH

MBBS (Malaya), MRCPCH (UK)

He completed his training in General Paediatrics in 2008, and subsequently sub-specialised in the field of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition from 2011 to 2014.

During this period, he served as fellow at the Divisions of Paediatric Gastroenterology in University Malaya Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur and Hospital Selayang. He also completed one year of fellowship training at the Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne in Australia.

He is also currently the Vice-President for the newly established Malaysian Society of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (MySPGHAN)

Others:

1. Guideline Committee Member:
   Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Cow’s Milk Protein Allergy 2012, Malaysia.
2. Member of Expert Panel:
   Identification and Management of Feeding Difficulties (IMFeD) module for Malaysia. (Malaysian Paediatric Association)
3. Contributor to a chapter in a book
   a. Alvin Khoh; Probiotics, Prebiotics and Synbiotics, pp 222-226; in Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, A Survival Guide, 2021

Symposium 2 : Gut Health In Infants and Young Children: The New Kids On The Block?

Symposium 3 : Nutrition In Hospitalised Children

Dr Ani Suraya ABDUL GHANI

MD UKM 1996
Master Paediatric UKM 2003
Subspeciality Paediatric Intensive Care 2010
Current Post : Paediatric Intensivist Paediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Hospital Sultan Idris Shah Serdang

Symposium 3 : Nutrition In Hospitalised Children

Dr Azanna AHMAD KAMAR

Dr. Azanna Ahmad Kamar is an Associate Professor and Consultant Neonatologist at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya (UM), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. A UM MBBS graduate, she further trained in Paediatrics at the Paediatric Institute, Hospital Kuala Lumpur, and the Republic of Ireland where she pursued neonatology. She is currently the head of the Department of Paediatrics at UM. Her deep interest in paediatric bioethics led her to complete her certification in Paediatric Bioethics at the Children’s Mercy Hospital, University of Missouri, Kansas, USA in 2016. She is also a teaching faculty of the Special Population course of the Masters of Health in Research Ethics (MOHRE) programme. She is the present head of Research and Publications committee of the Federation of Asia-Oceania Perinatal Societies (FAOPS), former scientific chairperson of the FAOPS 2022 congress, past President of the Perinatal Society of Malaysia (Council 2016/2017), member of the Malaysian Bioethics Community (MBC) and Clinical Ethics Malaysia (CEM), and is a steering committee member of the Malaysian National Neonatal Registry (MNNR). She was also a team member of the South-East Asia Early Nutrition Academy (ENEA-SEA) e-learning infant nutrition platform under EU-Erasmus e-learning collaboration; a champion of the Malaysian Prematurity Awareness Programme, past Organising/ Scientific Chair of the Kuala Lumpur International Neonatology Conference (KLINC), and member of the Lancet Child Health Commission on the Future of Neonatology advisory group.

*Research Interests: neonatal critical care; ventilation; paediatric bioethics; newborn growth, health & nutrition; infection control; medical technology/innovations; perinatal palliative care; quality improvement initiatives.

Symposium 3 : Nutrition In Hospitalised Children

Dr Chee Liang CHOONG

Meet The Expert 1 : Investigating The Liver

Meet The Expert 1 : Investigating The Liver

Symposium 2 : Gut Health In Infants and Young Children: The New Kids On The Block?

Symposium 5 : PIBD

Dr Choy Chen KAM

Symposium 1 : Growth and Nutrition

Symposium 4 : Childhood Liver Disease

Prof Christopher Chiong Meng BOEY

Dr Boey graduated in medicine from London University and obtained his specialization in Paediatrics in the United Kingdom. He subsequently subspecialized in Paediatric Gastroenterology in Australia, Japan and Singapore. He holds two doctorate degrees (MD and PhD) and is a Fellow of the Academy of Medicine of Malaysia. During his 30-year career in Universiti Malaya(1992-2022), he has held various positions, such as Professor of Paediatrics, Head of Paediatrics and Postgraduate Deputy Dean. He was Visiting Professor of Paediatrics at the Juntendo University School of Medicine, Tokyo in 2007 and Visiting Professor of Paediatrics at Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo in 2008. In 2008, he became President of the Asian Pan-Pacific Society of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition. He received the “Darjah Setia Pangkuan Negeri” award in 2013 from the Penang Governor which carries with it the title ‘Dato’. After retiring, he continues to be Honorary Professor at Universiti Malaya and has also been appointed Professor of Paediatrics at the International Medical University. 

Qualification, Date and University/Institution

M.B, B.S., 1987, University of London

M.R.C.P., 1990, Member, Royal Colleges of Physicians (UK)

D.C.H., 1990, Diploma of Child Health, Royal College of Physicians (London)

A.M., 1999, Academy of Medicine of Malaysia

M.D., 2000, University of Malaya

FRCP, 2002, Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow

Ph.D., 2004, University of Malaya

FRCPCH, 2004, Fellow of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (United Kingdom) 

FAMM, 2007, Fellow Academy of Medicine of Malaysia

 

Meet The Expert 2 : Office Paediatrics: Common GI Problems

Plenary Lecture : Lessons Learnt From GUSTO Study

Dr Hee Wei FOO

Professional experience in Paediatric Gastroenterology and Hepatology Fellow in paediatric gastroenterology, hepatology and clinical nutrition, The Royal Melbourne Children’s Hospital, Melbourne   Fellow in paediatric gastroenterology and hepatology, Hospital Selayang, Malaysia Fellow in paediatric gastroenterology and hepatology, University of Malaya Medical Centre Professional experience in Paediatric Medicine General Paediatrician, Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan, Malaysia Specialist registrar in general paediatrics, Hospital Selayang, Malaysia Specialist registrar in general paediatrics, University of Malaya Medical Centre, Malaysia Specialist registrar in general paediatrics, Hospital Selayang, Malaysia Medical officer in Urology Department, Hospital Selayang, Malaysia Medical officer in community ambulatory clinics, Pahang, Malaysia Professional Affiliations Life member, Malaysian Paediatric Association Member, Asian Pan -Pacific Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology Hepatology and Nutrition 3. Member, International Liver Transplantation 

Meet The Expert 2 : Office Paediatrics: Common GI Problems

Symposium 2 : Gut Health In Infants and Young Children: The New Kids On The Block?

Plenary Lecture : Prevention of Food Allergies

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jeyanthi KULASEGARAH

Symposium 7 : Role of Endoscopy In Children

Dr Kee Seang CHEW

I am a clinician-scientist specializing in paediatric gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition. I am a Paediatric Gastroenterologist and paediatrician in the Department of Paediatrics, University Malaya Medical Centre. The area of my clinical practice includes general paediatrics, paediatric gastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition.
I have research experience in the field of general paediatrics, Functional gastrointestinal disorders, Inflammatory bowel disease, hepatology and conducting randomized controlled trials. Currently, I am involved in registry-based project in Inflammatory bowel disease and portal hypertension in children. As an educator, I am affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, for academic work. I supervise Masters’ thesis project and involved in undergraduate and postgraduate medical education on a daily basis. I had presented in international conference and regularly shared knowledge at national level.

Symposium 5 : PIBD

Dr Nazrul Neezam NORDIN

Symposium 7 : Role of Endoscopy In Children

Dr Norashikin RANAI

Meet The Expert 1 : Investigating The Liver

Meet The Expert 1 : Investigating The Liver

Symposium 1 : Growth and Nutrition

Dr Pei Fan CHAI

Symposium 7 : Role of Endoscopy In Children

Symposium 9 : Pre-, Pro, and Synbiotics In Children

Assoc. Prof. Dr Peng Soon KOH

Symposium 4 : Childhood Liver Disease

Dr Pooi Yan LEONG

Received medical training at the National University of Malaysia(UKM) and was appointed  Membership of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (MRCPCH) in 2017. Work as a pediatrician in Hospital Teluk Intan and Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun, Ipoh. Currently, undergoing fellowship training in Pediatric Gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition in National University Hospital Singapore.  Active in conducting regular educational lectures in Pediatric Gastroenterology for medical staffs.
 

Meet The Expert 1 : Investigating The Liver

Dr Pui Ling THONG

Symposium 6 : Childhood Obesity and Liver

Assoc. Prof. Dr Ruey Terng NG

Assoc. Prof Dr Ng Ruey Terng is a Paediatric Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist practising at University of Malaya Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur. He is one of the trainer for paediatric endoscopy in the country.

Symposium 6 : Childhood Obesity and Liver

Symposium 10 : The Role of The Surgeon In Paediatric GI Conditions

Prof Shireen Anne NAH

Professor Shireen Anne Nah is senior consultant and Head of the Division of Paediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya.

Upon completing paediatric surgery specialist training at the Paediatric Institute, Hospital Kuala Lumpur, she underwent a 2 year clinical research fellowship at the UCL Institute of Child Health & Great Ormond Hospital for Children in London, UK. She then spent 8 years as a clinician, researcher and educator in KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Singapore, before returning to Malaysia in 2019.

Shireen’s research interests include congenital colorectal conditions in children, health outcomes, and quality of life. She leads paediatric surgical oncology services in her unit, and is part of her centre’s pioneer paediatric liver transplant programme. She is committed to quality and standards in postgraduate training, and champions sustainability and diversity in surgery. She participates in multiple international collaborative networks in Singapore, UK, Europe and North America.

Her leadership positions include Vice-President (Malaysian Association of Paediatric Surgery), council member (College of Surgeons, Academy of Medicine Malaysia), & board member (Asian Association of Paediatric Surgeons). She is editorial board member for Pediatric Surgery International and Publications Committee member for the Pacific Association of Paediatric Surgeons. 
 

Symposium 10 : The Role of The Surgeon In Paediatric GI Conditions

Dr Shu Ching EE

Dr Ee Shu Ching is a paediatrician and paediatric gastroenterologist in Paediatric 
Department of Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun (HRPB), Ipoh since 2021. She 
received her undergraduate medical training in University Sains of Malaysia. 
Subsequently, she obtained her membership of Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (MRCPCH). In 2018, she started her training in Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition in the Department of Paediatrics, University Malaya Medical Centre. Subsequently, she was attached to the Selayang Hospital in 2019. She completed fellowship programme in the Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition in National University Hospital, Singapore from 2020-2021. Her main interests are paediatric nutrition, feeding disorders and inflammatory bowel disease. She is actively involved in medical education and research.

Meet The Expert 2 : Office Paediatrics: Common GI Problems

Symposium 8 : Food Allergies

Dr Sik Yong ONG

Symposium 2 : Gut Health In Infants and Young Children: The New Kids On The Block?

Keynote Lecture : Gastroenterology

Dr Siti Nur Haidar HAZLAN

Dr Siti Nur Haidar binti Hazlan is currently a second year trainee in Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition in Universiti Malaya Medical Center. She is a clinical lecturer and paediatrician in Universiti Sains Malaysia since 2021. She completed her Master in Paediatric in 2021, and Medical degree in 2011, both from Universiti Sains Malaysia. As a clinical lecturer, she has been involved in education and training for medical students and master students. She is also actively involve in publication and research grants.

Meet The Expert 2 : Office Paediatrics: Common GI Problems

Dr Soo Lin CHUAH

Dr Chuah Soo Lin is a Paediatric Intensivist and Senior Lecturer at the University of Malaya. She has been trained in paediatric intensive care at the University of Malaya, followed by a fellowship at the National Centre of Child Health and Development in Tokyo, Japan. Her experience in paediatric intensive care has helped critically ill children in many ways. She is passionate about teaching and training in paediatric resuscitation, in addition to mentoring students. She is also active in research involving paediatric intensive care, including PARDS, infection control and traumatic brain injury.

Symposium 4 : Childhood Liver Disease

Assoc. Prof. Dr Subhashini JAYANATH

Symposium 9 : Pre-, Pro, and Synbiotics In Children

Dr Sze Yee CHONG

He received his basic paediatric training in Universiti Malaya. In 2010, he started his subspecialty training in the field of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition in various centres including Universiti Malaya, Hospital Selayang and Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne, Australia. Currently he serves as Paediatric Gastroenterologist in the Department of Paediatrics, Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun, Ipoh, Perak. He is the head of Paediatric Gastroenterology service for Ministry of Health Malaysia and sits in Subspecialty Committee of Paediatric Gastroenterology, National Specialist Registry. His main clinical interests are infant nutrition, food allergy, functional gastrointestinal disorders and inflammatory bowel disease. He is actively involved in medical education, research and publication.

Symposium 1 : Growth and Nutrition

Plenary Lecture : Gut Microbiome

Prof Way Seah LEE

Professor Lee Way Seah is Senior Professor at Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR), Malaysia and Honorary Professor in Paediatrics, Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, University Malaya, Kuala Lumpur. He specializes in childhood GI and liver disease and nutritional issues. His main research interest is pediatric inflammatory bowel disease, neonatal and childhood liver disease, and childhood nutrition. He is a past President of College of Paediatrics, Academy of Medicine of Malaysia, as well as a Commonwealth Scholar and a Fulbright Scholar. He is currently a council member of Asian Pan-Pacific Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (APPSPGHAN). Professor Lee has published more than 110 articles in academic journals as well as edited 4 textbooks in general paediatrics and paediatric gastroenterology/hepatology.

Keynote Lecture : Gastroenterology

Keynote Lecture : Nutrition

Dr Wei Sheng TAN

Symposium 10 : The Role of The Surgeon In Paediatric GI Conditions

Dr Yew Wei TAN

Symposium 10 : The Role of The Surgeon In Paediatric GI Conditions