I-Chiao Lee is a molecular microbiologist from Taiwan with over 10 years of experience studying probiotics. She received her PhD from Wageningen University in the Netherlands, where she focused on surface molecules of probiotics, including proteins, polysaccharides, and teichoic acids. Her work has resulted in several publications examining ways to improve the survival and expression of beneficial molecules in probiotic bacteria like Lactobacillus plantarum. She is skilled in a variety of techniques and enjoys working independently and creatively in a friendly environment.