KLANG, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- Former Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) vice-chancellor Prof Emeritus Datuk Dr Aini Ideris was named National Academic Figure at the 17th National Academic Awards (AAN) ceremony here today.
Dr Aini Ideris Named National Academic Figure For 2026
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Dr Aini Ideris was named National Academic Figure for 2026, receiving an award and prize money for her contributions to avian medicine and vaccine development.
- Dr Aini Ideris was honored as National Academic Figure at the 17th AAN ceremony.
- She developed vaccines for Newcastle disease and fowlpox, which are used internationally.
- She was the first woman to serve as UPM vice-chancellor from 2016 to 2020.
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