Mylinh La PhD CSIRO

Dr. Mylinh La, Senior Lab Manager at CSIRO's National Vaccine and Therapeutics Laboratory, brings over 20 years of expertise to academic research and the Biotech industry. Beginning at the University of Melbourne, where she earned her Ph.D. in Pharmacology, her journey includes an Alexander Von Humboldt Fellowship in Germany and a Research Fellowship at the William Harvey Research Institution in the UK. Mylinh's career highlights include diverse roles, from large-scale protein manufacture to Supply Chain Management at Murex Biotech (UK), with firsthand experience in implementing Lean Six Sigma methodologies for process improvement. Joining CSIRO, she was instrumental in the design, establishment, and qualification of new manufacturing clean room suites at CSIRO's cutting-edge National Vaccine and Therapeutics Laboratory — a milestone for Australia's vaccine and therapeutic research capabilities. Her current focus are on aseptic manufacturing excellence, covering Environmental Monitoring, Contamination Control Strategy, Equipment, Process Validations, and Phase Appropriate Manufacturing. Since 2018, as a committee member of the Parenteral Drug Association (PDA), Australian Chapter, Mylinh actively fosters collaboration, supports education initiatives, and ensures her team stays updated on industry changes, effectively communicating the value of PDA and spreading awareness within her professional community.