Professor Lam  Sai Kit

Professor Lam Sai Kit Ph.D.

Malaysia
2001 in Public Health


Professor S.K. Lam has been one of the most influential figures in Medical Virology in Southeast Asia. His research in dengue is recognized worldwide as well as by the World Health Organization. In recent years, his involvement in emerging diseases has led to the discovery of new viruses in the region, and the isolation of Nipah virus and Tioman virus has made his team internationally recognized.