Li Yun Tan
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Li Yun Tan is a leading researcher in the field of vector-borne disease control, with a primary focus on the use of *Wolbachia*-mediated sterility to combat dengue. Her work centers on the incompatible insect technique (IIT), often coupled with the sterile insect technique (SIT), to suppress *Aedes aegypti* mosquito populations. Tan’s major contributions include providing the first real-world evidence of the efficacy of releasing wAlbB-infected male mosquitoes to reduce dengue incidence and suppress wild mosquito populations. Her 2024 study on dengue reduction, with 80 citations, demonstrated a significant decrease in cases using a synthetic control design, while her companion paper (46 citations) showed substantial suppression of adult mosquito abundance. Tan’s research is notable for its rigorous methodological approach, including the emulation of target trials, which strengthens causal inference in field settings. Her work has direct implications for public health policy in dengue-endemic regions, particularly in Singapore, and positions her as a key figure in the translation of biological control strategies from theory to practice.
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