Asia Pacific Aged Care Hub (APACH)

Dr. Akhmad Azmiardi is a research assistant in Universitas Sebelas Maret, Surakarta, Central Java, Indonesia and a lecturer in School of Health Sciences Surakarta, central Java, Indonesia with doctoral degree in Public Health. With 5 years of experience. 

His expertise lies in public health and epidemiology. He strives to Aspired to be future excellent researcher and lecturer. When not working, Akhmad enjoys music. He is known for his eager personality to learn. His favourite things in life are to gather with family.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Sebelas Maret University, Indonesia (2002-2006)
• Medical Doctor, Faculty of Medicine, Sebelas Maret University, Indonesia (2006-2008)
• Master of Public Health, Master’s program on Public Health, Graduate School, Sebelas Maret University Indonesia (2015-2017) 
• Doctoral Program on Public Health, Graduate School, Sebelas Maret University Indonesia (2020 – present)

Occupations

• Head of Community Health Center, Purwodiningratan Community Health Center, Surakarta (2019 – present)
• Adjunct lecturer, Field Lab Coordinator, Master’s Program on Public health, Graduate School, Sebelas Maret University (2018 – present)
• Adjunct lecturer on Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Sebelas Maret University Surakarta Indonesia (2017 – present)

B.Tech., M.Tech., M.B.A., PhD

Professor in Operations & Supply Chain, Program Advisor – MBA (Healthcare & Hospital Management), School of Management Studies, University of Hyderabad, India.

Dr.Acharyulu has 10 years of industry experience and more than 20 years of academic experience. His research has involved in Healthcare, Supply Chain and Sustainability & collaboration with health service providers. Dr. Acharyulu has published ten books and 23 research papers in national and 25 international journals. He has presented research papers at National & International conferences. 

I am an academic occupational therapist, serving as teaching staff and researcher at the University of Santo Tomas in Manila, Philippines. My research interest covers the lifespan, specifically looking at outcomes that support participation and occupation, neurophysiology, and evidence-based practice. I had prior experience as a community development worker, engaging with various stakeholders to support inclusive health and rehabilitation programs. I intend to bring my experience in research and community work to improve aged care practice in the Philippines.

Md Rabiul Karim workS as an Assistant Professor, Department of Economics at Jagannath University (JnU), Dhaka, Bangladesh. My academic qualification includes a four-year Bachelor of Social Science (BSS) and a one-year Master of Social Science (MSS) both in Economics from JnU. 

My research interests broadly lie at the health services and health policy research, and work related to disadvantaged populations, aged care and health economics I have published 6 research articles and further 2 articles under review. 

Maw Pin TAN is a Professor of Geriatric Medicine at the Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur. She obtained her undergraduate medical degree from University of Nottingham, United Kingdom before completing her higher specialist training in Geriatric Medicine in Northern Region rotation  and  doctoral research studies at the Institute of Ageing, Newcastle University. Over the last 12 years, she has dedicated much of her time towards establishing ageing research at the University of Malaya. While her primary research interest has been falls and syncope in older adults, Maw Pin is also the Principal Investigator of the AGELESS longitudinal study of ageing. She is the Medical Director of Managed Care and the Genting Dementia Day Care Centre, and is a Founding Director of ACT4Health a social start-up delivering evidence based health assessments and training to enhance the health of older Malaysians. 

Teddy Andrews J J, is serving as an Associate Professor & Coordinator of Social Work Prog., at the Dept. of Social and Health Innovation, Prasanna School of Public Health, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India. His qualifications include Social Work Masters, PG Diploma in Gerontology, and PhD in Social Gerontology. His areas of research interests include Ageing, Mental health, Adolescents’ well-being & Social Work education. Prior to joining academia, he worked as a practitioner in the field of mental health and adolescent health promotion projects.

Medical and Public Health professional with a track record of working at the intersection of Healthcare; strategic planning and implementation; Health systems research with special interest in NCDs, Care of elderly; advocacy; data-based decisions; Corporate Social Responsibility; Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) and organizational transformation within large, matrixed and global organizations with 25 years of experience. Founding member of Feel@Home Senior Care Centre and managing two aged care homes and exploring to understand how care homes function in India and the best practices globally.

Tricia is a dynamic leader in the health profession with decades of hands-on initiatives in fast-paced hospital and community environs in the field of clinical medicine and research.

From inception, she established family medicine residency training programs and palliative care services. In recent months, she has been setting up geriatric centers and fellowship programs as mandated by the national health agenda. She is committed to teaching medical students and residents over the last 20 years with focus on promoting age-friendly care.

I am Kabin Maleku, a pharmacist with a Master's degree. I have made remarkable contributions to Nepal's pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors. With experience in clinical research, regulatory affairs, and healthcare institution development, I have played a pivotal role in executing projects, developing products, and conducting market research. 

My diverse experience includes leading Raskot Community Hospital's development and serving as the Executive Director of the ASK Foundation, delivering healthcare services to remote villages through telemedicine, running medical hotline during covid pandemic and conducting home isolation support to covid infected patients. My expertise extends to statistical analysis software, laboratory management, and electronic health records. I have been advocating for a better healthcare system through the news media and supporting parliamentarians with proper evidence.

Dr Kejal Hasmukharay is a geriatrician in University Malaya Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. She is an early career researcher with interest in aging, aged care, immunosenescence and cognitive frailty. She has also worked closely with non-governmental organizations and the long-term care industry to advocate for improvement in health of older persons especially during the pandemic. She possesses a strong desire to contribute to the advancement of aged care and long-term care services in Malaysia which is in its infancy with numerous political, structural and cultural challenges.

Dr Lakshmi Balraj is an oral medicine and maxillofacial radiologist, currently serving as the Chief Officer and Head – Research, APJ ERIC, Indian Dental Association (HO, Mumbai). Also pursuing her PhD in International Health, Maastricht University, Netherlands, her research based on understanding the oral health policies and their implementation in developing economies. Also associated as an oral oncology consultant to various hospitals in Mumbai. Other achievements: IADR awardee, PI for multiple research projects, Peer reviewer for journals, Lifetime member of IAOMR, Trained classical vocalist.

Prof. Meghashyam Bhat is a dental academic with Ph.D. in Dentistry (Oral Epidemiology) and a Masters qualification in Community Dentistry and Public Health. He has been in academia for over two decades and has been heavily involved in teaching and research. He is currently Professor (full) of Public health dentistry at Sharavathi Dental College and Hospital, affiliated to the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bengaluru. His research interests are Oral Epidemiology, Public Health & Ageing.

Dr. B.S. Nanda Kumar is an accomplished medical professional and researcher. I have earned an MD in Community Medicine, DNB in Community Medicine, and a Post Graduate Health and Hospital Management Diploma. Currently, I hold the positions of Associate Dean of Research at Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences and Head of Research & Intellectual Property Rights at M.S. Ramaiah Medical College. My areas of research include primary healthcare, telemedicine, public health informatics, and health technology development. I have had the privilege of making significant contributions to academia, healthcare policy, and research projects both in India and on the international stage.

Dr. Prabhat Adhikari is a physician, entrepreneur, and healthcare reform activist with a keen interest in medical IT and research. During his super-specialization in Infectious Diseases and Critical Care in the USA, he had an epiphany about the dire need to revolutionize the healthcare system in third-world countries by leveraging cutting-edge technologies. Afterward, he collaborated with his colleagues to establish Danphe Care, a multinational company aimed at creating cutting-edge medical software that incorporates a Hospital Management System (HMS), Telemedicine, and Electronic Medical Record (EMR) on a global scale. This turned out to be a turning point in his career, and he decided to return home to pursue his dream.

Dr. Adhikari is also the founder and CEO of the Center for American Medical Specialists (CAMS) in Nepal, a super-specialty medical clinic established to deliver evidence-based ethical practices in Nepal's healthcare system. CAMS is led by American Board-certified medical specialists and focuses on infectious diseases, travel medicine, hematology, oncology, pediatrics, and preventive medicine. The clinic is working on groundbreaking healthcare technologies, advanced laboratory services, an outpatient infusion center, and patient-centric precision medical services.

Furthermore, Dr. Adhikari is an exceptional leader in Nepgen, a Contract Research Organization (CRO) that is fully dedicated to conducting clinical research, offering extensive training to its workforce, and developing state-of-the-art electronic databases.

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Adhikari and his remarkable team bore witness to the truly alarming emergency in the provision of vital medical services and equipment, encompassing everything from life-saving medicines and vaccines to essential diagnostics. This led to the establishment of Novala Biotech Pvt. Ltd., a company dedicated to bringing in sophisticated technologies from around the world to address the existing problem in the supply of medical diagnostics in Nepal.

Dr. Adhikari is also fulfilling his social responsibilities through ASK Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing free access to healthcare for people in rural areas of Nepal through telemedicine, health camps, and the construction of hospitals.