Prof Dr Barakatun Nisak Mohd Yusof Universiti Putra Malaysia

Barakatun Nisak Bt Mohd Yusof is a professor and Deputy Dean of Academic (Health Sciences) and Students' Affairs at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia. She is a practising dietitian specializing in metabolic obesity and diabetes. Additionally, she serves as President of the Malaysian Dietitian Association (MDA) and as a council member of the Malaysian Endocrine and Metabolic Society (MEMS), along with being the Honorary Secretary of the Malaysian Society of Obesity (MYOS). Dr. Nisak earned her PhD in Dietetics from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia and completed a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship at Joslin Diabetes Centre, Harvard Medical School. Her research focuses on improving metabolic control and quality of life in individuals with type 2 diabetes, gestational diabetes, and obesity. She collaborates with the Ministry of Health, industry partners, and professional associations to develop diabetes nutrition guidelines such as "Clinical Practice Guidelines for Adults with Type 2 Diabetes" and "Diabetes in Pregnancy." Notably, she initiated the Ramadan Nutrition Plan initiative for people with diabetes and received The Malaspina International Scholar Travel (MIST) Award for her work in diabetes nutrition.

1 July 2024 (Main Conference)

Time Session
09:45
10:30
Keynote: Blueprint for Healthcare Reform in Malaysia
Prof Dr Barakatun Nisak Mohd Yusof Chairperson Universiti Putra Malaysia
YBhg Datuk Dr Nor Fariza binti Ngah Speaker Deputy Director General (Research & Technical Support), Ministry of Health Malaysia
Summit 1
12:00
13:00
Forum: Opportunities and Diverse Roles in Dietetics
Discussion on Common Challenges & Solutions
Prof Dr Winnie Chee Siew Swee Moderator IMU University
Datuk Dr Zanariah Hussein Panelist Medical Department, Hospital Putrajaya
Fitri Hudayani Panelist Dr Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital
Ms Mary Easaw Panelist CVSKL & PICASO Hospital
Prof Dr Barakatun Nisak Mohd Yusof Panelist Universiti Putra Malaysia
Ms Simone Austin Panelist Aus-Dietetics
Ms Basmawati Baharom Panelist Hospital Kuala Lumpur
Ms L. Mageswary Lapchmanan Panelist Ministry of Health Malaysia
Mr Georgen Thye Choong Jean Panelist Georgen Cooking
Summit 1
13:00
14:00
Sponsored Lunch Symposium
  • Soya Health and Nutrition: Evidence-Based Insights for Dietitians, Exploring Advancements and Dispelling Myths
    Prof Dr Winnie Chee Siew Swee Chairperson IMU University
    Ms Soo Sek Yow Speaker Ace Canning Corporation Sdn Bhd
  • Diabetasol: Empowering Diabetes Patients through Practical Nutrition Therapy: Insights and Success Stories
    Prof Dr Barakatun Nisak Mohd Yusof Chairperson Universiti Putra Malaysia
    Dr Fatimah Eliana Speaker Medical Faculty of Yarsi University
Summit 1

2 July 2024 (Main Conference)

Time Session
14:15
15:15
Workshop 2: Sharpening Your Leadership Skills in Managing People
Prof Dr Barakatun Nisak Mohd Yusof Moderator Universiti Putra Malaysia
Prof Dr Zamberi Sekawi Speaker Universiti Putra Malaysia
Zenith

30 June 2024 (Pre-Conference Workshop)

Time Session
08:30
08:45
Opening Remarks
Prof Dr Barakatun Nisak Mohd Yusof Speaker Universiti Putra Malaysia
Zenith