The Asian Scientist 100
Boon Chin Tan
Institution
Universiti Malaya
Country
Malaysia
Field
Agricultural Sciences
Tan received the 2024 Distinguished Scientist Award from the Malaysian Society for Molecular Biology and Biotechnology. Tan has made significant contributions to agricultural research, specializing in plant molecular biology and biochemistry.
(Photo: Universiti Malaya)
AWARDS
- 2024 Distinguished Scientist Award
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