PETALING JAYA: A Malaysian scientist has been awarded the Francis Crick Medal and Lecture 2022 for her contributions to the understanding of the causes of cancer. Dr Serena Nik-Zainal, who is based in the United Kingdom, will receive a bronze medal and £2,000 (RM11,500) at the associated prize lecture in 2022. Thrilled & hugely grateful for this immense honourFrancis Crick Medal & Lecture ! 1/ https://t.co/rRVqqZRDbG — Serena Nik-Zainal (@SerenaNikZainal) August 24, 2021“Thank you to all that have taught, supported, pushed and mentored me. The Francis Crick Medal and Lecture is awarded annually in any field in the biological sciences.