Penang-born scientist receives RM1.09mil for work on white blood cells

Hard at work: Dr Muzlifah has been recognised for her outstanding work in the immune system. — Image courtesy of Jooney Woodward, Wellcome Trust / CC-BY

PETALING JAYA: As a child, UK-based Professor Dr Muzlifah Haniffa was fascinated by the immensity of space and dreamed of becoming an astronomer.

Little did she know that she would not end up studying the stars but instead would be the proud recipient of the prestigious Lister Institute Research Prize Fellowship in May for her research on the immune system.