Maslina Mohamad National Cancer Institute Senior Dietitian, Head of Dietetic Unit

Ms. Maslina Mohamad is a Senior Clinical Dietitian currently serving at the National Cancer Institute, Putrajaya, Malaysia. She has more than 20 years of experience in clinical dietetics within the Ministry of Health Malaysia, with extensive expertise in the nutritional management of rare inherited metabolic disorders (IMDs), genetics, paediatric metabolic diseases, and specialized therapeutic nutrition. She previously served at Hospital Kuala Lumpur, where she was actively involved in the management of patients with inherited metabolic diseases and genetic disorders for almost a decade. Ms. Maslina currently serves as the Leader of the Ministry of Health Malaysia Dietetic Profession Special Interest Group (SIG) for Inherited Metabolic Disorders (2025–2027) and is the Country Representative for Malaysia in the Society for the Study of Inborn Errors of Metabolism (SSIEM). She is also the Chairman of the Persatuan Pegawai Dietetik Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia (PPDKKM) for the 2026–2028 term. Throughout her career, she has been actively involved in clinical research, professional training, guideline development, and advocacy for rare metabolic diseases. Her contributions include publications and presentations at national and international conferences, including the International Congress of Inborn Errors of Metabolism (ICIEM), Malaysian Dietitians’ Association conferences, and newborn screening workshops. Her work focuses on dietary management, dietary adherence, metabolic formulas, glycogen storage disorders, amino acid metabolism disorders, and patient-centred care for individuals living with rare diseases. In addition, she has contributed to the development of educational resources for healthcare professionals and patients, including books, practical guides, and low-protein recipe resources for individuals with inherited metabolic disorders. She is passionate about translating scientific evidence into practical clinical strategies that improve patient outcomes and quality of life.

5th July 2026, Sunday

Time Session
10:30
11:30
Symposium 4B
Paediatric Nutrition: From Common to Complex Care
Zaridah Zainuri Moderator
Zenith