Mei-Hsuan Lee

Biography

Dr. Mei-Hsuan Lee, currently a Distinguished Professor at the Institute of Clinical Medicine and Deputy Dean of Research and Development at National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University since 2021, earned her Ph.D. from the Graduate Institute of Epidemiology at the College of Public Health, National Taiwan University, in 2010. Embarking on a distinguished postgraduate journey, Dr. Lee began as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Genomics Research Center, Academia Sinica, Taipei, Taiwan, from 2010 to 2012. As a Visiting Scholar, she further enriched her expertise at esteemed institutions, including the University of Tokyo, Japan, and the National Cancer Institute, United States. Joining National Yang-Ming University in 2012, Dr. Lee ascended from Assistant Professor to Associate Professor from 2016 to 2020. In 2020, she assumed the position of Professor at the Institute of Clinical Medicine, where she continues to make significant contributions to medical research and education. As an epidemiologist, Dr. Lee seamlessly integrates advanced methodologies with cutting-edge technologies, unraveling the complex interplay between host factors, viral infections, and environmental influences in cancer risk. Her impactful research identifies critical risk factors and biomarkers, shedding light on cancer development and aiding in identifying high-risk individuals. Dr. Lee leads pioneering efforts in developing predictive models for various cancers, emphasizing risk factors associated with liver cancer, biliary tract cancers, and other malignancies. Her lab excels in extensive database analysis, utilizing national registries for in-depth exploration into the potential impact of specific drug usage on cancer development.