Nobel Laureate Lecture by Sir Paul Nurse

From cells as the basic units of life to the chemistry of life, the concept of information storage in DNA, and the evolution of life, Sir Paul Nurse, 2001 Nobel Prize Winner in Physiology or Medicine, delivered a concise and highly informative lecture that encompassed a wide range of life science knowledge.

ASM and the National Institute of Biotechnology Malaysia (NIBM) were honoured to host Sir Paul Nurse for the Nobel Laureate Lecture “What is Life?” on 24 June 2024. To quote him, “The life we are a part of is complex, and understanding it is fundamental to our civilisation and can improve our humankind”.

The 25^th edition of the Nobel Laureate Lecture attracted participants from government and private sectors, experts, lecturers, school and university students, and the general public. They engaged in a lively Q&A session moderated by ASM Vice-President, Academician Distinguished Professor Datuk Dr Looi Lai Meng FASc.

In his opening speech, Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, YB Tuan Chang Lih Kang, emphasised Malaysia’s aspiration to have our Nobel Laureate, highlighting the inspiring work and relentless commitment to enhancing the nation’s science, technology, and innovation ecosystem.

In his welcoming remarks, ASM President, Academician Datuk Dr Tengku Mohd Azzman Shariffadeen FASc noted that the National Nobel Laureate program has raised awareness of the Nobel Prize in Malaysia. It has increased the visibility of high-calibre Malaysian scientists, some of whom have become members of research teams of Nobel Prize winners.

ASM extends our gratitude to all participants of this event. We hope this lecture provides substantial information and inspiration for pursuing knowledge.