Prof. Dr. Sasheela Sri La Ponnampalavanar is a distinguished Professor of Infectious Diseases and Consultant Infectious Disease Physician, renowned for her expertise in Tropical Infectious Diseases, HIV medicine, and Travel Medicine. She has significantly shaped national strategies against antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and infection prevention and control (IPC), leading award-winning programs at University Malaya Medical Center. Her global recognition includes serving as a WHO advisor and receiving the International Ambassador Award from SHEA. With extensive research contributions (H-Index 24.00) and a patient-centric philosophy emphasizing prevention, she is a leading voice in combating infectious diseases.