Dr Shivaani Mariapun's PhD thesis contributes to the understanding of mammographic density, an established risk factor for breast cancer in Asian women. photos: AZMAN GHANI/The Star
Driven by scientific inquiry and a strong desire to create tangible societal impacts, award-winning cancer researcher Dr Shivaani Mariapun’s work is contributing valuable insights into breast cancer risk factors.
The post-doctoral researcher at Cancer Research Malaysia (CRMY) has navigated various roles within the organisation during the course of her 15-year tenure, with her PhD thesis contributing to the understanding of mammographic density, an established risk factor for breast cancer in Asian women.
