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Vithya Velaithan serves as a Research Fellow at the Malaysia School of Information Technology, Monash University Malaysia, and is affiliated with Action Lab Malaysia. Her public health research targets aging populations and women's health through innovative methodologies to enhance well-being for diverse communities.
Her academic credentials include:
- PhD in Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University Malaysia (awarded November 6, 2024)
- Master of Science in Molecular Biology, Universiti Putra Malaysia
- Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Microbiology, Universiti Putra Malaysia
Vithya specializes in aging research, conducting systematic reviews on self-perception of aging and quality of life in older adults using secondary data analysis and qualitative methods. She is actively expanding her work into women's health, developing co-design frameworks for equitable research as evidenced by her program committee roles in upcoming symposia.
Her publication record (2014-2024) demonstrates a strategic transition from molecular biology/cancer research to public health, with recent work emphasizing evidence synthesis for aging populations and emerging women's health initiatives.
No scientific awards were documented in available sources.
Information regarding student advising and research grants was not specified in the provided materials.
She contributes to Action Lab Malaysia, participating in the 2025 Co-design for Equitable Research in Women’s Health workshop and the 2nd Women's Health Research Symposium to advance collaborative, community-centered research approaches.
