Dr. Sareena Hanim Hamzah completed a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry at Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur. Then she studied at University of Glasgow, Scotland where she obtained her Master of Medical Sciences in Human Nutrition and PhD in Sports Nutrition. Dr. Sareena has worked as a lecturer in the Centre for Sport and Exercise Sciences, Universiti Malaya from 1999 till present. Dr. Sareena’s current position is senior lecturer and she also serves in an administrative role as Deputy Director (Academic). Dr. Sareena teaches and researches within the area of Sports Nutrition and Biochemistry of Exercise. Her primary interest concerns the relationship between nutrition and exercise performance. Dr. Sareena’s research is focused in the influence of different type and amount of carbohydrate diets on exercise energy metabolism and performance as well as on body weight management. Her research interest also includes the influence of natural products and physical activity on health and sports performance.