Datuk Dr. Khairul Idzwan Baharin is a medical doctor, biomedical innovator, certified aesthetician, and accomplished medical technopreneur. He was appointed Chief Executive Officer and later Managing Director of Cell Tissue Group, a pioneering spin-off company of Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), specialising in Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine.

His passion for the field stems from his experience as a medical doctor, where he encountered patients suffering from extensive skin loss and chronic, non-healing wounds. Witnessing the immense pain and challenges associated with these conditions and their treatments inspired his commitment to developing innovative medical solutions, particularly in skin regeneration and wound management.

Alongside his medical career, he has spent years advancing technologies in aesthetic medicine and wound management while driving the growth of Cell Tissue Group. His achievements include the MEGAGist Award and recognition as a “Transformer of Excellence” by the U.S. Department of State, ranking among the top 1% of over 1,500 ventures across 54 countries during President Barack Obama’s administration.