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dr. Yoga Devaera, Sp.A, Subsp. NPM(K), PhD

Head of Nutrition for Growth and Development Universitas Indonesia

Biography

An Indonesian pediatrician and consultant specializing in child nutrition and metabolic disorders. Trained at Medicine of Faculty of Universitas Indonesia, she focuses on optimizing nutritional status, promoting healthy growth and development, and managing nutrition-related and metabolic conditions in children. She is actively involved in clinical practice, medical education, and scientific activities.

Education

  • Medical Degree (MD), Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia, 1996
  • Pediatric Residency Training, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia, 2006
  • Clinical Attachment in Inborn Error of Metabolism, focus on metabolic disorders. Sheffield Children’s Hospital, United Kingdom, 2014
  • Consultant Training in Pediatric Nutrition and Metabolic Disorders, 2014

Scopus h-index: 7

19 indexed publications with more than 130 citations, indicating solid research engagement and growing impact.

Publications

  • Risk Factors Affecting the Length of Improvement of Nutritional Status in Children with Congenital Heart Disease and Malnutrition, journal of Archives of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition (APGHN), 2023
  • Disease-Related Malnutrition in Pediatric Patients with Chronic Disease: A Developing Country Perspective, Current Developments in Nutrition Journal, 2022
  • Body Image Dissatisfaction and its Impact on Healthy Eating Habits in Adolescents in Jakarta, Indonesia,international Journal of Child and Adolescent Health, 2021

Prof. Dr. dr. Damayanti Rusli Sjarif, Sp.A, Subsp. NPM(K)

Team of Nutrition for Growth and Development Universitas Indonesia

Biography

A Professor of Pediatrics at the Department of Child Health, Faculty of Medicine Universitas Indonesia. She is also actively engaged in clinical practice at Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia’s national referral hospital. Her academic and clinical work focuses on pediatric nutrition, child growth and development, as well as metabolic and genetic disorders in children. She is widely recognized for her contributions to advancing evidence-based nutritional approaches and improving care for children with complex medical needs.

Education

  • Medical Degree (MD), Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia (Jakarta), 1983
  • Pediatric Specialist Training, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia, 1992
  • Fellowship in Pediatric Nutrition, Division of Pediatric Nutrition, Child Health Department (RSCM & FKUI), 1996
  • Clinical Training in Metabolic Diseases and Medical Genetics, Wilhelmina Children’s Hospital and Clinical Genetics Center, Utrecht, The Netherlands (1996–2000)
  • Certificate in Pediatric Metabolic Diseases (Kinderarts Metaboleziekten), Wilhelmina Children’s Hospital, Utrecht, The Netherlands 2000
  • PhD (Doctorate), Universiteit Utrecht, The Netherlands, 2000
  • Professor, Universitas Indonesia, 2019

Scopus h-index: 11

56 indexed publications and over 500 citations, demonstrating consistent academic productivity and influence.

Publications

  • Effectiveness of a Tiered Referral System and Early Nutritional Intervention to Prevent and Recover Stunting in Under-Five Indonesian Children, journal of Food Science & Nutrition, 2025
  • Educational intervention using the Complementary Feeding Practice Module on maternal knowledge and behavior, journal of Paediatrica Indonesiana, 2025
  • The role of early aggressive nutrition on growth of very preterm or very low birth weight infants, journal of Paediatrica Indonesiana, 2024
  • DNA quality from buccal swabs in neonates: comparison of different storage time, journal of Med J Indones. 2023

Prof. Dr. dr. Rini Sekartini, Sp.A, Subsp. T.K.P.S(K)

Team of Nutrition for Growth and Development Universitas Indonesia

Biography

A Professor of Pediatrics at the Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia, and a pediatrician specializing in child growth and development. Her work focuses on nutrition, growth, developmental health, and the early detection of developmental disorders. She is actively involved in advancing research, clinical practice, and education to support optimal child health and development.

Education

  • Medical Degree (MD), Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia,1990
  • Residency Training in Pediatrics, Universitas Indonesia, 1998
  • Maternal & Child Health Training , Tokyo, 2000
  • Subspecialty / Consultant Training in Pediatrics, Universitas Indonesia, 2006
  • Doctorate (PhD) in Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia, 2008
  • Professor, Universitas Indonesia, 2017

Scopus h-index: 14

72 indexed publications with more than 800 citations, reflecting substantial and sustained scholarly impact in pediatric research.

Publications

  • The Role of Dietary Diversity and Other Factors Related to Stunting Among Children Under Two Years in West Java, Indonesia, journal of Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette, 2025
  • Association of Eating Behavior and Diet Quality Among Students in Taruna Nusantara Senior High School, Indonesia, World Nutrition Journal, 2025
  • Primary School-Aged Children’s Physical Activity, Eating Habits & Sleep Changes During COVID-19, journal of Cureus, 2024
  • Iron Deficiency and Its Impact on Children’s Cognitive and Development, World Nutrition Journal, 2023
  • Experts’ Opinion on Immunity and Nutrition to Support Key Cognitive Functions, World Nutrition Journal, 2023

Dr. dr. Titis Prawitasari, Sp.A, Subsp. NPM(K), M.P.Ked

Team of Nutrition for Growth and Development Universitas Indonesia

Biography

An Indonesian pediatrician specializing in pediatric nutrition and metabolic disorders. She is affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia, and is clinically active at Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital. Her work focuses on child growth and development, nutritional management, and the care of children with complex metabolic conditions.

Education

  • Medical Doctor (MD), Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia, 1996
  • Specialist in Pediatrics (Sp.A), Universitas Indonesia-RSCM, 2005
  • Consultant in Nutrition & Metabolic Diseases, Universitas Indonesia, 2011
  • Clinical Attachment in Metabolic and Laboratory Medicine, Sheffield Children’s Hospital (United Kingdom), 2013
  • Doctoral Degree (PhD / Doctoral) – Universitas Indonesia, 2021

Scopus h-index: 4

Active researcher with a strong citation profile and continued scholarly development.

Publications

  • Longitudinal Microbiome and Metabolome Shifts After Successful Intervention in Impending Stunting in Indonesian Infants, journal of Nutrients. 2025
  • Clinical phenotype and trio whole exome sequencing data from a patient with glycogen storage disease IV in Indonesia. Data in Brief. 2025
  • Comparative Analysis of Nutritional Advice and a Combined Approach for Addressing Impending Stunting in Infants: A Clinical Trial, journal of Nutrients. 2024
  • Zinc supplementation in preterm infants and growth indicators in a developing country, journal of Paediatrica Indonesiana. 2023.

dr. Rosalina Dewi Roeslani, Sp.A, Subsp.Neo(K)

Team of Nutrition for Growth and Development Universitas Indonesia

Biography

An Indonesian pediatrician and neonatology specialist. She is actively involved in academic and clinical work at the Department of Child Health and Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, with professional interests focused on neonatal care, growth, and nutrition in newborns, particularly preterm infants. She is also recognized for her contributions to pediatric education and research in Indonesia.

Education

  • MD (Medical Doctor), Faculty of Medicine, Padjadjaran University, 1993
  • Specialist in Pediatrics (Sp.A), Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia, 2003
  • Consultant Pediatrician (Sub‑specialty), Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia, 2014

Scopus h-index: 6

15 Scopus-indexed publications with more than 80 citations, reflecting consistent scholarly contributions and a stable research impact.

Publications

  • Single‑centre comparative study of in vitro fertilisation and naturally conceived babies in Indonesia, journal of BMJ Paediatrics Open, 2025
  • Growth trajectory at 24 months of preterm infants after discharge: a longitudinal study in Indonesia, British Journal of Nutrition, 2024
  • Defining postnatal growth failure among preterm infants in Indonesia, journal of Frontiers in Nutrition, 2023
  • Pediatric COVID‑19: Report from Indonesian Pediatric Society Data Registry, journal of Frontiers in Pediatrics, 2021

dr. Frida Soesanti, Sp.A, Subsp.Endo(K), M.Sc, Ph.D

Team of Nutrition for Growth and Development Universitas Indonesia

Biography

An Indonesian pediatric endocrinologist specializing in childhood endocrine disorders, diabetes, and obesity. She currently leads the Pediatric Endocrinology Division at Universitas Indonesia–Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital and is actively involved in clinical care, research, and medical education.

Education

  • MD (Medical Doctor), Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia, 2008
  • APPES Fellows Meeting, Xian, China, 2010
  • Clinical Fellowship Training of Pediatric Endocrinology, Tokyo, Japan, 2010-2011
  • Consultant Pediatrician (Sub‑specialty), Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia, 2015
  • ISPAD Science School, Japan, 2012 & 2018
  • Clinical Fellowship in Pediatric Endocrinology, Royal Children Hospital, Melbourne, Australia, 2018
  • Clinical Epidemilogy post graduate, Julius Center- University Medical Centrum, Utrecht University, the Netherlands, 2022
  • PhD at University Medical Centrum Utrecht, Utrecht University, the Netherlands, 2024

Scopus h-index: 6

Recognized for contributions to clinical and academic research with internationally indexed publications.

Publications

  • Treatment Adherence as a Protective Factor for Quality of Life in Children and Adolescents with Graves’ Disease, journal of Sari Pediatri, 2025
  • Evaluation of Ramadan Fasting Preparedness in Children and Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes: An Experience from Indonesia, journal of Hormone Research in Paediatrics, 2024
  • Understanding the Pubertal, Psychosocial, and Cognitive Developmental Trajectories of Stunted and Non-Stunted Adolescents: Protocol of a Multisite Indonesian Cohort Study, journal of Frontiers in Pediatrics, 2024

Dr.dr. Achmad Rafli, Sp.A, Subsp. Neuro(K), FICNA

Team of Nutrition for Growth and Development

Biography

An Indonesian pediatrician and consultant pediatric neurologist. He completed his specialist training in Pediatrics and subspecialty training in Pediatric Neurology at the Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia, and subsequently pursued doctoral studies. His professional interests focus on pediatric neurological disorders, particularly neurodevelopmental conditions and epilepsy.

Education

  • MD (Medical Doctor), Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia, 2010
  • Specialist in Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia, 2017
  • Subspecialty Training in Pediatric Neurology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia, 2023
  • Doctoral Program, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia, 2025

Scopus h-index: 7

Emerging researcher contributing to internationally indexed scientific publications.

Publications

  • Developing a Machine Learning Model to Assist in Predicting Treatment Success in Children with Drug-Resistant Epilepsy, journal of Frontiers in Neurology. 2025
  • Impact of COVID-19 on Pediatric Epilepsy Care in Indonesia, Indian Journal of Pediatrics, 2023
  • Online Supervision of Nutritional Care in Children with Epilepsy during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Randomized Controlled Study, journal of Sari Pediatri, 2023
  • Clinical Manifestations and Prognosis of Tuberculous Spondylitis in an Adolescent, journal of Paediatrica Indonesiana, 2024
  • Co-Infection of Tuberculosis and COVID-19 in Children: A Case Report, Jurnal Respirologi Indonesia, 2024