Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohd Heikal Mohd Yunus is a distinguished expert in Regenerative Medicine and Tissue Engineering, pioneering the reconstruction of human tissues using autologous cells. His significant contributions include shaping national healthcare policy as part of the Human Tissue Act 1974 amendment committee. Internationally recognized, he was a finalist in the GIST Tech-I competition. With over 1000 citations, his research focuses on stem cells and biomaterials, and he holds leadership roles as a senior medical lecturer and Coordinator for International Relationship at UKM's Faculty of Medicine.