KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): The Head of the Department of Medical Microbiology at Universiti Malaya's Faculty of Medicine, Dr Chan Yoke Fun, was announced as the winner of the Asean-US Science Prize for Women 2020. Dr Chan focused her research on developing a vaccine to combat a virus that causes hand, foot and mouth disease, and brain infection diseases in children. It has also empowered all Asean women scientists. "Passion, perseverance and positive thinking help us to achieve greater heights," said Dr Chan. The Asean-US Science Prize for Women is organised by Asean through Costi, USAID and Underwriters Laboratories to recognise promising, early- to mid-career female scientists for their academic and professional achievements.

Source: The Star September 01, 2020 06:22 UTC