LEE Yu Qi

Dr. LEE Yu Qi is a Senior Research Fellow at the Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore (NUS). She holds a PhD in Human Physiology from the University of Newcastle, Australia, and has extensive experience in maternal and child nutrition research. Her work spans observational cohort studies, systematic reviews, and interventional trials, focusing on multiethnic populations in Singapore and Australia.

• Affiliations: NUS Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, GUSTO cohort study, NUS School of Public Health Multi-ethnic Cohort (MEC)
• Educations: PhD (Human Physiology), University of Newcastle; Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (First Class Honours), University of Newcastle

Her research interests include maternal nutrition and its long-term effects on offspring health, dietary patterns across life stages, and the prevention of non-communicable diseases through nutrition. She has contributed to studies on acculturation effects, plant-based protein substitution, and disparities in Indigenous Australian maternal diets. Her articles frequently address developmental origins of health and disease, emphasizing kidney function and cardiometabolic risk.

Dr. LEE’s publications reflect a focus on translating epidemiological findings into public health strategies. Her work bridges clinical practice (as a former clinical dietitian) and academic research, with projects addressing obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease prevention. She has collaborated on large-scale cohort studies like GUSTO and Pre-DICTED, exploring dietary tracking post-pregnancy and pre-diabetes interventions.