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Reena Rajasuriar

MPharm, PhD

University of Malaya, Malaysia

Biography

Reena Rajasuriar is an Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine, University Malaya and an adjunct Research Fellow at the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity, Melbourne University, Australia. She is also a principal investigator for the Centre of Excellence for Research in HIV/AIDS (CERiA) in University Malaya.

Reena graduated with her Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons) from University Science Malaysia in 2000 and Masters in Clinical Pharmacy in 2003. She was awarded her Ph.D degree in Immunology by Monash University Australia in 2012 and her doctoral research focused on immunogenetics in HIV patients.

Dr. Rajasuriar coordinates the translational research program in HIV immunology at University Malaya. Her current research focusses on the immunopathogenesis of aging in HIV and its impact on health outcomes.

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CME Series | Care Models for Older People in the Asia-Pacific Region
HIV
HIV
30 min
Reena Rajasuriar

CME Series | Care Models for Older People in the Asia-Pacific Region

This module explores innovative care models that address the growing needs of aging populations in the Asia-Pacific region, focusing on integrated and nurse-led approaches. Through real-world case studies and regional experiences, participants will examine how the Integrated Care for Older People (ICOPE) framework is being adapted locally. The module provides practical insight into the challenges, successes, and lessons learned in implementing these care models to support older adults.

What Will Set You Apart?

By completing this module, you will be able to:

  • Discuss the barriers and facilitators to implementing the Integrated Care for Older People (ICOPE) approach in Malaysia
  • Outline progress in adopting ICOPE across the Asia-Pacific region and globally
  • Identify key enablers and challenges in implementing a nurse-led model for comprehensive geriatric assessment

Is This Program for You?

This program is designed for healthcare professionals and public health practitioners involved in the care of older adults, particularly in HIV or aging-related services. It is relevant to primary care physicians, HIV care providers, nurses, geriatricians, and allied health professionals, as well as program implementers, policymakers, and researchers working to improve integrated, person-centered care for older populations across diverse settings.

What Will You Cover in This Module?

  • Integrated Care for Older People (ICOPE): Challenges and Experience in Malaysia
  • Nurse-Led Models for Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment: Implementation Insights