Dr Yi-Chen LEE

Dr Yi‑Chen Lee is an Associate Professor in Practice at the School of Biological Sciences. She received her PhD in Biology and Immunology from the University of Heidelberg, Germany.
Her career spans academia, the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry, venture capital, and digital healthcare startups. In her advisory roles, Dr Lee supports technology ventures in product development, regulatory strategy, and funding planning, particularly for innovation‑driven and sustainability‑conscious sectors.
With a strong academic foundation and extensive industry experience, she is committed to translating biological research into real‑world impact. Her work focuses on bio‑related innovation that supports the green and circular economy, as well as sustainable healthcare technologies. Her research interests include Point‑of‑Care diagnostics, digital health solutions, and system‑level approaches that improve healthcare efficiency, reduce resource burden, and address the challenges of chronic disease management and an aging population.