Rafidah binti LaniMalaysiaSenior LecturerUniversiti MalayaDr. Rafidah Lani is a medical microbiologist and senior lecturer at the Department of Medical Microbiology, Universiti Malaya. Her research focuses on mosquito-borne and re-emerging viruses such as dengue, chikungunya, and SARS-CoV-2. She is actively involved in antiviral screening, host–pathogen interaction studies, and vaccine-related research, particularly in the context of population-specific immune responses. Dr. Rafidah has led and collaborated on several international and nationally funded research projects and has published in peer-reviewed journals. Her work bridges basic virology and translational applications, including the use of pseudovirus and replicon systems for antiviral and vaccine development. In addition to research, she actively contributes to science outreach and health literacy programs, particularly in schools and community settings. Her commitment to linking science with public health impact reflects her broader goal of strengthening sustainable health resilience in Malaysia and beyond.infectious diseases, viral immunology, population immunology, population genetics