Faculty

Vanessa Daniel is the Regional Director for Southeast Asia at the Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi), based in Kuala Lumpur. She brings over 25 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, with expertise in drug development, regulatory affairs, and strategic partnerships. Vanessa has led regional alliances across government, academia, and industry to advance equitable access to treatments. Prior to DNDi, she headed Clinical Affairs and Pharmacovigilance at Pharmaniaga, overseeing clinical trials and drug safety across multiple countries. She holds a Master’s degree in Pharmacology from Universiti Sains Malaysia and has contributed extensively to national regulatory and clinical research initiatives.