Two Malaysian women researchers have made our country proud on the international stage by winning the 8th Underwriters Laboratories-ASEAN-US Science Prize for Women 2022 in their respective categories. The two researchers are Cancer Research Malaysia deputy chief scientific officer Dr Sok Ching Cheong and Monash University Malaysia Campus senior lecturer and researcher, Dr Maxine Tan.
Dr Sok won the Senior Scientist Category through research to develop a tele-consultation tool, MeMoSA (Mobile Oral Screening) which is an artificial intelligence (AI) driven digital health platform for early detection of oral cancer. Meanwhile, Dr Maxine won the Mid-Career Scientist Category for her research in medical imaging and AI by developing the first breast cancer short-term risk assessment model based on mammography and clinical and demographic characteristics.
The theme for the 8th Underwriters Laboratories-ASEAN-US Science Prize for Women 2022 was Artificial Intelligence in Health and Safety. It is a collaborative programme of the ASEAN Science, Technology and Innovation Committee, the United States Agency for International Development and Underwriters Laboratories based in the United States.
According to Bernama, both researchers were congratulated by caretaker Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba for their achievements. In a media statement, Adham Baba lauded both researchers, asserting that their success can be an impetus to reach a higher level of scientific research.
He asserted,
“It is hoped their success would be a source of inspiration to fuel interest among national research institutions and researchers, especially female scientists, to contribute more quality research in the field of science, technology and innovation,”
Awesome! Congratulations to both Dr Sok and Dr Maxine for their exploits in the 8th Underwriters Laboratories-ASEAN-US Science Prize for Women 2022. What do you guys think of the achievement of both researchers? Share your thoughts with us in the comments.
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