Projects per year
Personal profile
Biography
Shaun is a pharmacist by profession and a health systems researcher with interest in health policy and systems research in low-resource settings. He is passionate about health policy and systems research and capacity development. His research aims at exploring how pharmaceutical interventions can be used safely, appropriately and equitably at all levels.
Research interests
Shaun's research is highly interdisciplinary, and uses methods from the social sciences, public health, clinical medicine, and epidemiology on the following topics
- Health systems and policy analysis
- Evidence-informed policymaking
- Capacity assessments and strengthening
Supervision interests
Open to accepting PhD students who are interested to pursue research in public health, evidence synthesis or healthcare services research that focuses on the needs of people living with non-communicable diseases.
Please get in touch via email for preliminary discussions on potential PhD projects.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Research area keywords
- Evidence synthesis
- Public Health
- aged care
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Recent external collaboration on country/territory level. Dive into details by clicking on the dots or
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Boosting culturally appropriate medication management for older people in the Indo-Pacific
Lee, S. W. H. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Wangge, G. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Bell, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), San, S. P. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Jia Jia, L. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Sari, Y. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/01/25 → 31/12/25
Project: Research
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Development and Validation of Chronic Kidney Disease Predictive Model for the Malaysian Population
Lee, S. W. H. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Wong, Y. J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Kumar, N. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Hussein, Z. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Aqilah, N. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Lim, S. K. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Loh, C. L. (Chief Investigator (CI))
29/04/24 → 28/04/26
Project: Research
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BBAC: Non Communicable Disease (NCD) implementation within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) region
Lee, S. W. H., Loong, M. C. W. & Siew Lian, L.
17/04/23 → 31/12/25
Project: Research
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Mechanistic understanding of rapid disintegrant action by visualization and the design of better disintegrants for orally disintegrating tablets prepared by direct compression
Liew, C. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Dolzhenko, A. V. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Chuah, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Lee, S. W. H. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Tiekink, E. R. T. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Heng, P. W. S. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/09/22 → 31/08/25
Project: Research
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Enhancing older adults’ lives through positive aging perception, quality-of-life enhancement, and social support to drive acceptance and readiness toward indoor assistive technology: cross-sectional study
Wong, K. P., Teh, P.-L., Lim, W. M. & Lee, S. W. H., 2025, In: JMIR Aging. 8, 19 p., e59665.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Breastfeeding-Friendly Community Pharmacists to Support Mothers for Successful Lactation and Combating Anxiety and Depression: A Protocol of Pilot-Testing Study in Malaysia
Jia Xin, F. J., Wong, Y. J., Jia Jia, L., Wang, L. S., Lee, S. W. H. & Teoh, S. L., 2024. 1 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract
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Bringing rational choice theory back to reality: understanding low-income older adults’ intention to use mobility apps
Chan, D. Y. L., Lee, S. W. H. & Teh, P.-L., 2024, Emerging Technologies in Business: Innovation Strategies for Competitive Advantage. Kwok, A. O. J. & Teh, P.-L. (eds.). 1st ed. Singapore Singapore: Springer, p. 95-128 34 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (Book) › Research › peer-review
2 Citations (Scopus) -
Burden of disease scenarios for 204 countries and territories, 2022–2050: a forecasting analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021
GBD 2021 Forecasting Collaborators, 18 May 2024, In: The Lancet. 403, 10440, p. 2204-2256 53 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access219 Citations (Scopus) -
Collaborative Efforts in Smoking Cessation Clinics: An Evaluation of Healthcare Professionals' Contributions in Thailand
Chaisai, C., Thavorn, K., Wattanasirichaigoon, S., Rungruanghiranya, S., Thongphiew, A., Dilokthornsakul, P., Lee, S. W. H. & Chaiyakunapruk, N., 2024, In: Journal of Health Research. 38, 1, p. 77-87 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access1 Citation (Scopus)
Prizes
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2020 PVC Commendation Award- Innovations in Teaching Team
Lee, Shaun Wen Huey (Recipient) & Teh, Pei-Lee (Recipient), 27 Aug 2020
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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First place for oral presentation category at the Perak Annual Medical Research Conference
Chang, C. T. (Recipient), Teoh, S. L. (Recipient) & Lee, S. W. H. (Recipient), Aug 2023
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Global Health Policy Fellowship
Lee, Shaun Wen Huey (Recipient), 20 Aug 2020
Prize: Competitive Fellowships
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Innovative Ageing Conference & Exhibition 2021 - Consolation award
Lee, S. W. H. (Recipient), Teh, P.-L. (Recipient), Tang, K. F. (Recipient), Chun Yong, C. (Recipient) & Chan, D. Y. L. (Recipient), 30 Oct 2021
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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International Conference and Exposition on Inventions - PECIPTA 2017 Silver medal award
Lee, Shaun Wen Huey (Recipient), Seow Mun, Hue (Recipient) & Saipul, Fadhliyansah (Recipient), 9 Oct 2017
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
- 1 Contribution to workshop, seminar, course
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Pulse of Hope
Maran, S. (Organiser), Sekar, M. (Organiser), Yeo, W. W. Y. (Member of programme committee) & Lee, S. W. H. (Invited speaker)
15 Feb 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to workshop, seminar, course
Press/Media
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How patients with diabetes should manage their sleep
12/02/24
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Article/Feature
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World Health Day 2023: Is Prevention Better Than Cure?
7/04/23
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Blogs, Podcasts and Social Media › Podcasts