The Asian Scientist 100
Tsay Yi-Fang
Distinguished Research Fellow, Institute of Molecular Biology
Institution
Academia Sinica
Country
Taiwan
Field
Biomedical Sciences
Tsay received the 2016 Khwarizmi International Award for her role in isolating the first nitrate transporter gene in higher plants, a landmark achievement that paves the way for understanding how plants’ primary source of nitrogen is transported into and around the plant.
(Photo: Institute of Molecular Biology)
AWARDS
- 2016 Khwarizmi International Award
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