Bio
Dr Cai Yiying is an Assistant Professor at the Programme in Health Services & Systems Research, Duke-NUS. She graduated from NUS in 2008, and thereafter, obtained a MSc (Infectious Diseases) from the LSHTM and a PhD from Dept of Pharmacy, NUS. From 2009 – 2021, Yiying worked as a Specialist Pharmacist (Infectious Diseases) in Singapore General Hospital, during which she underwent an one-year Infectious Diseases Pharmacotherapy Residency training, as well as obtained her Board Certification in Pharmacotherapy Specialisation. During her role as a specialist pharmacist, Yiying has garnered extensive clinical experience in the management of Infectious Diseases pharmacotherapy, particularly in the management of antibiotic-resistant Gram-negative bacteria. She has also published widely on epidemiology of infections, antimicrobial pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, and outcomes of interventions for the prevention and management of antimicrobial resistance.
Yiying’s current research interest lies in the impact assessment of healthcare interventions. Through her research, she hopes to make effective use of scientific evidence to enhance the decision-making process among healthcare stakeholders, and to contribute to more equitable access to health-promoting resources.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy
National University of Singapore, Singapore
Master of Science (Infectious Diseases)
University of London, United Kingdom
Bachelor of Science (Pharmacy) Hons Class 1
National University of Singapore, Singapore