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Dr Chai, from Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, UM, was appointed by the Academy of Sciences Malaysia as the Chairperson of YSN-ASM started from Dec 2018.  Dr Chai joined YSN-ASM as an affiliate in 2015 and became a member in 2016. She was subsequently elected as the co-chair of the Science Integrity Working Group in 2016 for her persistence effort and excellent work in promoting research integrity in Malaysia. Dr Chai is also one of the main authors of the Malaysian Educational Module on Responsible Conduct of Research, which was published and launched in 2018. 

Dr Chai’s research focuses on food safety and microbiology. Dr Chai serves as the Vice Chair of the Technical Working Group of Microbiology under the Food Analysis Committee (JKAM) chaired by the Department of Chemistry Malaysia, MESTECC. Dr Chai has also established great linkages with the industry and has been identified as the Key Opinion Leader in the field of food safety and microbiology. Her active contribution and involvement in food safety research has won her the Malaspina International Award by the International Life Science Institute (ILSI). She is now been a member of the scientific advisory panel of ILSI South East Asia Region that provides guidance and advice on the food safety and risk assessment in the region. Dr Chai also serves as the Vice Chair of the Southeast Asia International Association of Food Protection. Dr Chai was awarded the L’Oreal-UNESCO Women in Science Award in 2018 for her great passion and achievements in science. Dr Chai was also listed as one of the 25 Marie Claire Amazing Women in Malaysia and Prestige 40-under-40 in 2019.