Dr Michael L. Tee is a Professor of Internal Medicine-Rheumatology at the College of Medicine and the incumbent Chancellor of the University of the Philippines (UP) Manila. He is also conferred the title University Scientist of UP, in recognition of his contributions to science and technology and scientific research productivity. He has earned his Master in Health Professions Education degree in 2007 in UP Manila and Master in Business Administration degree in 2015 in UP Diliman. 

He is the current Chair of the Southeast Asia One Health University Network (SEAOHUN) and the Philippine One Health University Network (PhilOHUN), network of universities advocating expertise through One Health initiatives to improve health for all. He also serves as the Special Adviser to the Chairman of the Commission on Higher Education on international linkages of Philippine universities with foreign universities and industries.