She is also interested in the long-term functional improvement of severe patients through rehabilitation and innovation programs. Because of her vast experience in clinical research, Dr Yen can organise clinical trials from the beginning, monitor clinical trials, train international and local guidelines, write academic guidelines for infectious diseases, train Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and work in the field with communities (as consultant or trainer).

Recognised internationally, Dr Yen was named an Australian Alumni Ambassador – one of only 12 selected by the Australian Government from across the global network of more than 2.5 million alumni.