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Who we are
A think tank to prepare and safeguard Asia from biological threats.
Together, we advance
health security for Asia.
We strengthen Asia’s readiness for catastrophic biological threats through scientific evidence, gaining knowledge and expertise, and building strategic partnerships.
Through our research and educational initiatives, we convene and work together with government agencies, academic institutions and other like-minded organisations, all contributing to effective policy-making and biosecurity practices in Asia.
We envision a united and resilient Asia safeguarded against health security threats for the well-being of future generations.
Forefront in health security
We contribute to global conversations as thought leaders, build expertise and capabilities to strengthen regional preparedness for biological threats.
Rooted in Asia
We provide perspectives, insights and practical solutions contextualised to address this region’s unique challenges.
Strong in interdisciplinary synergies
We foster synergies across disciplines and sectors, forging partnerships beyond traditional boundaries to develop impactful research and effective policies.
Our leadership team
Professor
Hsu Li Yang
Director
Professor
Mely Caballero-Anthony
Lead, Biosecurity and International Security
Professor
Helena Legido-Quigley
Lead, Health Systems
Adjunct Associate Professor
Marc Ho
Lead, Pandemic Preparedness
Adjunct Associate Professor
Lim Poh Lian
Lead, Biorisk Management
Visiting Associate Professor
Michael Friedman
Lead, Public Health Response
Visiting Associate Professor
Ayelet Berman
Lead, Law and Governance
Ms Astrid Khoo
Head, Operations
Our staff
Ms Janet Long
Senior Executive
Our funders & partners
ACHS headquarters
ACHS working partner
International advisory panel
An International Advisory Panel (IAP) has been formed to support the centre. This independent advisory body is responsible for providing input to critical decisions that will affect the centre’s strategic direction and priorities, advise on areas for development and improvement, facilitate partnership and collaboration, and review efforts in capacity development.
IAP Members are
Ms Anita Cicero
Johns Hopkins Centre for Health Security
Dr Chong Chee Kheong
ASEAN Mitigation of Biological Threats Programme
Prof Dale Fisher
NUS Medicine
Dr Osman A Dar
Chatham House
Dr Tomoyo Saito
National Institute of Infectious Diseases, Japan
