Vietnamese bioscientist awarded UK’s Colworth Medal

Dr. Nguyen Thi Hoang Duong will be awarded the Colworth Medal in 2024. Duong is the first Vietnamese to receive the Colworth Medal in its 60-year history.

Nguyen Thi Hoang Duong's research topic revolves around the structure and function of two RNA-protein complexes, which have a lasting impact on the understanding of RNA processing and genome stability. This research has clinical implications for cancers and some diseases related to aging.

Colworth Medal is a prestigious annual award for outstanding researchers in the field of biochemistry in the UK./.

VNA