Vernon J Lee

Prof Vernon Lee is an Adjunct Professor at the NUS Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health and Director of Communicable Diseases at Singapore's Ministry of Health. He also serves as Senior Consultant for the Singapore Armed Forces and President of the College of Public Health and Occupational Physicians, Singapore. His expertise spans global health policy, infectious diseases epidemiology, and health economics.

Education:

• PhD in Epidemiology and Population Health, Australian National University
• MBA and MPH, Johns Hopkins University
• MBBS, National University of Singapore

Research Interests: Focuses on infectious diseases (e.g., influenza, vector-borne infections) and health systems research. His work emphasizes pandemic preparedness, public health policy, and health economics. He has managed over SGD 15 million in research grants and published >100 papers in high-impact journals like NEJM and The Lancet.

Awards:

• 2010 Young Outstanding Singaporean Finalist
• 2005 Delta Omega Honor Society
• National Healthcare Group Doctor Awards (2006-2007)

Grants & Advising: Directed the Singapore Armed Forces Biodefence Center (2008–2016), advised WHO, and managed >40 global public health projects. Mentored teams in pandemic response and health emergency preparedness.

Labs/Teams: Leads the Singapore Armed Forces Biodefence Center and collaborates with WHO on infectious disease strategies.