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CERSI-AI Global Opportunities Group
HealthAI, Switzerland
Dr Peiling YapChief ScientistHealthAI, Switzerland
Dr Peiling Yap
Biography
Peiling Yap is a pharmacist and infectious-diseases epidemiologist with over 15 years of experience in global and public health. As Chief Scientist at HealthAI, she leads efforts to build regulatory capacity for AI in health by developing training curricula and synthesizing knowledge aligned with global Responsible AI standards. She also spearheads the creation of HealthAI’s Community of Practice, fostering collaboration among diverse stakeholders to implement effective regulatory mechanisms. Her career spans impactful roles at the Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute, where she researched child health and education in China and South Africa, and at Singapore’s National Center for Infectious Diseases, where she implemented and evaluated infectious disease interventions. Previously, as Chief Scientist at the International Digital Health and AI Research Collaborative (I-DAIR) in Switzerland, Peiling led global initiatives on pandemic preparedness, antimicrobial resistance, and maternal health, advancing digital and community-based public health solutions.
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