Full Name
Adiratna Mat Ripen
Job Title
Dr.
Company/Institute
Institute for Medical Research, Ministry of Health Malaysia
Speaker Bio
Adiratna Mat Ripen is a research professional at the Ministry of Health Malaysia with experience in genomics, precision medicine, and health policy initiatives. She is actively involved in advancing collaborative programmes between the Ministry of Health Malaysia and national research partners, particularly in the fields of rare diseases, cancer research, and genomic medicine. She also serves as Co-Principal Investigator for Malaysia’s population genomics study, MyGENOM, which is currently progressing into its second phase. Her work focuses on strengthening research translation, fostering strategic partnerships, and supporting evidence-informed healthcare planning to promote equitable access to innovative health solutions. Adiratna has contributed to national and international scientific engagements, policy discussions, and capacity-building initiatives aimed at advancing Malaysia’s healthcare and biomedical research ecosystem through multidisciplinary collaboration and innovation.
