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Rina Agustina, Professor, MD, PhD (she/her/hers)

Professor of Nutrition at Department of Nutrition; and Chair, Human Nutrition Research Center, Indonesian Medical Education and Research Institute (HNRC-IMERI)
Faculty of Medicine Universitas Indonesia
Jakarta Timur, Jakarta Raya, Indonesia

"Short Biodata Prof. Rina Agustina, MD, PhD"

Professor of Nutrition at the Department of Nutrition and Chair of the Human Nutrition Research Center at the Indonesian Medical Education and Research Institute (HNRC-IMERI), Faculty of Medicine Universitas Indonesia. Over the past 25 years, Prof Agustina has made significant scientific contributions, publishing groundbreaking research in clinical, community, and policy spheres. Her work, particularly in maternal, child, and adolescent nutrition in low—and middle-income countries, has been instrumental in understanding the dietary modulation of gut microbiota in intestinal infection and inflammation and its interplay with cognition. She has substantial skills and experience as a principal investigator for numerous innovative large clinical trials in hospital, institutional, and community-based settings. These include studies on probiotics, calcium, and acute diarrhea; maternal gut microbiota; fetal brain; and child cognition.

Prof Agustina's leadership extends beyond her academic and research roles. As a Lead author of The Lancet paper on Universal health coverage in Indonesia, Commissioner of EAT-Lancet, and co-author of the Lancet Global Health on multi-micronutrient supplementation in pregnant women, she has contributed to landmark work on healthy diets and sustainable food systems. Her strategic and technical advisory roles for the World Health Organization (WHO) on matters of maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health and nutrition, and her membership in the International Advisory Committees of the New York Academy of Sciences and Micronutrient Forum for Maternal Multiple Micronutrient Supplementation, and the Steering Committee for Standing Together for Nutrition, reflect her influence and expertise in the field.

Her previous roles included Head of the Doctorate Program and Research Coordinator, Deputy Director of Resource Management, and Senior Researcher at the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization – Regional Center for Food and Nutrition.
Prof Agustina's academic journey has been marked by a strong commitment to learning and professional development. This dedication is a testament to her passion for the field and her continuous efforts to stay at the forefront of nutrition and public health.

She completed a Medical Doctor degree at Gadjah Mada University and a Master of Nutrition at Universitas Indonesia. She further honed my research skills and Knowledge in Human Nutrition through a PhD at Wageningen University. I undertook advanced training at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Harvard University, Boston, MA, USA, to enhance my data analysis skills. These qualifications and training have equipped her with the necessary tools to conduct rigorous and impactful research in the field of nutrition and public health.

She is actively involved as a member of several professional associations, including the American Society of Nutrition, the Indonesian Medical Association, and the Medical Nutrition Association (PDGM). My involvement in these associations reflects my commitment to the field and provides me with a valuable network of professional contacts, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange.

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