Dr. Ann W. Kummer, MAT, PhD, CCC-SLP, FASHA retired as Senior Director of Speech-Language Pathology at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center and as Professor of Clinical Paediatrics and Otolaryngology at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. She is currently a Professor Emeritus. Dr. Kummer has presented more than 400 national and international lectures and seminars on cleft palate and craniofacial anomalies and taught the graduate level craniofacial course at 5 universities for many years. She has published over 70 peer-reviewed articles, 31 book chapters, and is the author of the book entitled Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Conditions: A Comprehensive Guide to Clinical Management, soon to be in its 5th edition. Dr. Kummer has received numerous honors and awards, including Fellow of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and Honors of the Association, the highest award given by ASHA.

Dr. P.V.L.N.Murthy is an ENT surgeon over 18 years of experience, with special training and experience in the latest technology and techniques in ENT surgeries including Bloodless surgical technology (Coblation) for Tonsils, Adenoids and Snoring Surgeries, Scar less Endoscopic Ear and Advanced Nasal & Sinus surgeries, Balloon Sinoplasty (The latest in the field of sinus surgeries) Navigation and Computer assisted Trans Nasal Skull Base Surgeries and. His areas of interest include Paediatric Airway and Emergencies along with General ENT.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Noor Alaudin Abdul Wahab is an Associate Professor at the Center for Rehabilitation and Special Needs Studies (ICaRehab), Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. He earned his Bachelor of Audiology (Hons) from UKM (1999), Master’s in Communicative Disorders (Audiology) from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (2003), and PhD in Neuroaudiology from Universiti Sains Malaysia (2018). His research centres on auditory processing in schizophrenia, particularly auditory hallucinations. His team developed the Alternate Auditory Attention (ALAUDIN©) tasks integrated with contralateral suppression of otoacoustic emissions (CSOAE), uncovering significant auditory processing differences in schizophrenia. He has also identified abnormalities in binaural interaction, efferent pathways, and hearing-in-noise performance. He leads the Special Interest Group – Neuroaudiology and aims to integrate auditory science into multidisciplinary mental health care, advancing neuroaudiology research and clinical practice.

Associate Professor Dr. Rafidah Mazlan is a lecturer, researcher, and audiologist specializing in pediatric hearing healthcare. She earned her PhD from The University of Queensland, Australia, and is currently with the Audiology Programme, Center for Rehabilitation and Special Needs, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM). Her work focuses on early hearing detection and intervention, childhood hearing loss, and middle ear measures, with a strong emphasis on family-centered care. She has led several projects addressing parental support in hearing aid management, digital learning interventions, and strategies to improve access to hearing care services. Among her contributions is the development and validation of an online Hearing Aid Management (HAM) module to empower parents in supporting their children effectively. Through her teaching, research, and advocacy, Dr. Rafidah is committed to bridging gaps in hearing healthcare by promoting awareness and developing innovative tools to enhance outcomes for children with hearing loss.

Dr. Jayaram Gadham is a highly accomplished medical professional with an extensive academic and clinical background. He graduated with an MBBS degree in the 1995 batch from Andhra Medical College. He further pursued an MD in Physiology from Guntur Medical College. To specialize in a critical aspect of modern healthcare, he obtained a Diploma in Diabetology from Annamalai University. Dr. Gadham began his career as a Medical Officer in the leprosy unit, demonstrating his dedication to serving vulnerable populations. Dr. Gadham actively engages in academic and clinical research, contributing to the advancement of medical science. A passionate educator serves as an examiner for undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD students, mentoring the next generation of medical professionals. He is particularly interested in understanding and teaching the complexities of sleep physiology, a vital yet often overlooked area of health. As the in-charge of skills labs, Dr. Gadham ensures that students and healthcare practitioners receive hands-on training in clinical and procedural skills. Dr. Gadham is a sought-after speaker at state and national conferences, where he shares his knowledge and insights on various medical topics. His ability to simplify complex concepts makes him a favorite among both students and peers.

Associate Professor Dr. Shobha Sharma is a dedicated researcher focused on the advancement and implementation of telehealth services in Malaysia. Her extensive research explores the feasibility, validity, and patient acceptance of telerehabilitation systems across diverse clinical disciplines. Notably, her expertise includes telehealth within speech-language pathology, encompassing the remote assessment and management of voice and swallowing disorders (dysphagia). Furthermore, she has conducted critical needs assessments to understand the perceptions, readiness, and technological barriers of older adults utilizing virtual healthcare. As an experienced academic supervisor, she guides research on innovative telehealth applications, including digital interventions for persons with dementia and in physiotherapy. Her highly regarded work is recognized internationally, including award-winning presentations at the 22nd IAGG World Congress of Geriatrics and Gerontology and, more recently, at the National Population Conference 2025, striving to ensure future telehealth models are accessible, effective, and age-friendly.