Dr. Lee Hai Yen (Natasha) is a Senior Lecturer at the Tropical Infectious Disease Research and Education Centre (TIDREC), Universiti Malaya, where she leads research in vaccine development, antimicrobial postbiotics, and biomanufacturing strategies for infectious disease preparedness. She earned her PhD in Food Safety (Microbiology) from Universiti Putra Malaysia and a Diploma in Vaccinology from the Institut Pasteur, Paris.

Her scientific contributions span more than 70 peer-reviewed publications, patents in vaccine technologies and microbial applications, and leadership in multi-million-ringgit research grants. Dr. Lee has worked internationally, including at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children’s Hospital in the United States, where she contributed to regulatory dossier preparation for vaccine clinical trials.

Beyond academia, she actively contributes to Malaysia’s national vaccine ecosystem, serving as an expert committee member under the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) for vaccine development technology and biomanufacturing capacity building.

Her commitment extends to teaching, student mentorship, and capacity building through organizing scientific seminars, developing biomanufacturing training programs, and fostering global collaborations. Dr. Lee’s work bridges fundamental science, translational innovation, and policy impact, advancing Malaysia’s vaccine security and preparedness.