Prof Dr Ngeow Yun Fong is a distinguished Senior Professor of Medical Microbiology with a career dedicated to advancing clinical microbiology and infection control. Honored with the "Outstanding Woman Scientist Lifetime Scientific Research Achievement Award" in 2022, her research on critical pathogens like *Legionella pneumophila* and *Mycobacterium tuberculosis*, supported by over 4500 citations, showcases her pioneering impact on infectious disease research. As a Senior Professor at UTAR, she brings extensive academic leadership and a deep commitment to combating communicable diseases.