Dr Saifuddin Ekram PhD

Dr. Saifuddin Ekram is a clinical researcher, public health advocate, and overseas-trained clinical medicine specialist whose work bridges science, storytelling, and societal well-being. With a PhD in medicine from Monash University and over a decade of experience in chronic disease and aging research, Dr. Ekram has been at the forefront of high-impact studies on frailty, cardiovascular disease, dementia, and metabolic health. As Senior Clinical Research Consultant with the ASPREE trial, he led multidisciplinary teams in adjudicating complex clinical events and ensured regulatory compliance through advanced data analysis and MedDRA coding systems.

In addition to his scholarly achievements—comprising over 35 peer-reviewed publications and editorial roles with BMC Geriatrics and Frontiers in Medicine—Dr. Ekram is a passionate author. He has penned several influential titles, including "Frailty Fighters," "Frailty and Nutrition," "Frailty and Fitness," and "Frailty and Heart Health," translating cutting-edge geriatric research into accessible, actionable insights. His motivational book, "Beyond Habits," offers a transformative approach to personal growth and habit-building, blending science with soul.

Currently an adjunct research fellow at the School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Dr. Ekram collaborates globally with research institutions in Australia, the USA, Japan, and Europe. A Fellow of Bangladesh College of Physicians and Surgeons, American College of Physicians, and the Royal College of Physicians (Edinburgh), he continues to shape the future of health, one insight—and one story—at a time.