Lieutenant Commander, Dr. Irina V. Etobayeva Director
Malaysia Detachment U.S. Naval Medical Research Unit INDO PACIFIC

Bio

Dr. Irina V. Etobayeva is Director of the Malaysia Detachment at the Naval Medical Research Unit INDO PACIFIC, with over 20 years of experience in infectious disease research and program management. She leads multidisciplinary research programs and builds strategic partnerships with international collaborators, U.S. Naval Medical Research Commands, academic institutions, and other stakeholders to advance infectious disease surveillance, diagnostics, and antimicrobial development. Her primary focus is international research and surveillance of multidrug-resistant bacteria. Combining deep scientific expertise in microbiology and biomedical sciences with strengths in business analysis, contract negotiation, and scientific consulting, she drives high-impact research programs grounded in ethical and regulatory excellence to advance force health protection and global health security across the Indo-Pacific.