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Free Malaysia Today
20-05-2025
- Science
- Free Malaysia Today
UK's Royal Society welcomes first Malaysian-based scientist
Ravigadevi Sambanthamurthi obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in biochemistry and microbiology from Universiti Malaya in 1979, and a PhD in biochemistry from University College London in 1983. (Akademi Sains pic) PETALING JAYA : The Royal Society, the UK's national academy of sciences, has welcomed Ravigadevi Sambanthamurthi – its first Malaysian-based scientist – to its ranks. In a statement today, the academy said this year's cohort of researchers includes trailblazers across a wide range of fields, from artificial intelligence and electron microscopy to global health and neuroscience. They include a public health expert working to prevent HIV in young women, and a Nobel Prize winner whose team created the transformative AI model AlphaFold. Royal Society president Adrian Smith said their achievements 'represent the very best of scientific endeavour, from basic discovery to research with real-world impact across health, technology and policy'. A Petaling Jaya resident born in Johor Bahru in 1955, Ravigadevi will celebrate her 70th birthday in London this year, just two days after her induction into the Royal Society on July 11. 'I will have the distinct honour of signing the Royal Society Charter Book, a historic ledger bearing the signatures of scientific giants over the past three centuries, including Isaac Newton,' she told FMT. Now a scientific consultant at the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB), Ravigadevi obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in biochemistry and microbiology from Universiti Malaya in 1979, and a PhD in biochemistry from University College London in 1983. Besides her role with MPOB, she is the head of the biological, agricultural and environmental sciences at the Academy of Sciences Malaysia and a member of the Malaysian Invention and Design Foundation's board of trustees, among others. Ravigadevi refused to take the full credit for her recognition, calling it a 'shared honour with the exceptional team I had the privilege of leading at MPOB'. 'True scientific advancement rarely happens in isolation; our breakthroughs were a product of seamless collaboration with international partners and a profound, shared commitment to ensuring scientific discovery serves humanity and the planet,' she said. The academy said those in this year's intake have been elected from countries including Malaysia, Singapore, South Africa, China and Switzerland. 'The fellows and foreign members join the ranks of Stephen Hawking, Charles Darwin, Albert Einstein, Lise Meitner, Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar and Dorothy Hodgkin,' it said.
CTV News
12-05-2025
- Science
- CTV News
Teenage genius may have to go back to Iran due to Quebec's high international student fees
Sara Saedi is just 15 years old and is the youngest to study in Concordia's biochemistry program. But due to high international tuition fees, she fears she will have to return to Iran. (Kelly Greig/CTV News)
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Brazilian Bodybuilder Guilherme Henrique Dies at 30
The bodybuilding community lost a major figure earlier this week with the passing of Guilherme "Gui Bull" Henrique. Henrique was a standout figure in the Brazilian bodybuilding community, achieving major success at a young age. His passing has left family, friends, and fans in shock and mourning. "The cause of his death was asphyxiation due to bronchoaspiration and has nothing to do with the speculation that has been circulating," his partner, Jéssica Belenello, shared on Instagram. Brazilian authorities ordered an autopsy for the bodybuilding champion, who passed on Monday at the age of 30. The exact circumstances of his death remain unclear. Henrique earned five champion titles in Classic Physique and Classic Bodybuilding throughout his career. In addition to his bodybuilding achievements, he held a degree in biology from the State University of Paraná, along with a master's and Ph.D. in biochemistry. At the time of his death, Henrique was continuing his academic pursuits, studying for a Nutrition degree at the University Center of Maringá. Though he wasn't the most active social media user, fans flooded the comment section on his most recent Instagram post with kind messages and prayers. The Paraná Fisiculturismo Federation also took to social media to express their condolences, honoring Henrique's legacy and impact on the community. "Gui Bull was not just an athlete; he was a human being with a giant heart, who radiated energy and inspired everyone with his determination and sportsmanship," they said. His burial took place on Tuesday at the Municipal Cemetery of Paranavaí, his family's hometown.
