{"id":602,"date":"2024-07-31T02:33:26","date_gmt":"2024-07-31T02:33:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/science.utm.my\/utmfsresearch\/?p=602"},"modified":"2025-01-16T03:03:18","modified_gmt":"2025-01-16T03:03:18","slug":"utms-dr-fong-wins-gold-medal-for-breakthrough-research-on-dna-sequences","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/science.utm.my\/utmfsresearch\/2024\/07\/31\/utms-dr-fong-wins-gold-medal-for-breakthrough-research-on-dna-sequences\/","title":{"rendered":"UTM\u2019s Dr. Fong Wins Gold Medal for Breakthrough Research on DNA Sequences"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>UTM\u2019s Assoc. Prof. Dr. Fong Wan Heng Wins Gold Medal for Breakthrough Research on DNA Sequences<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Spectral Bipartition Research Garners Top Honor at SIRAC 2024 II<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) continues to achieve academic excellence, with <strong>Associate Professor Dr. Fong Wan Heng<\/strong> from the Department of Mathematical Sciences receiving the <strong>Gold Medal<\/strong> at the <strong>Semarak International Research Article Competition (SIRAC) 2024 II<\/strong>. Her winning article, titled <em>\u201cSpectral Bipartition via Gap Cut on DNA Sequences,\u201d<\/em> has earned top honors for its innovative approach to analyzing genetic sequences.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Fong\u2019s research explores the use of spectral bipartition techniques, a mathematical method that applies graph theory, to cut gaps in DNA sequences. This approach is crucial for understanding the structural and functional relationships within genetic material, offering new insights for advancements in bioinformatics, genetic research, and related fields.<\/p>\n<p>The recognition of Dr. Fong\u2019s work at SIRAC 2024 II highlights the intersection of mathematical sciences and biological research, emphasizing UTM\u2019s role in producing cutting-edge, interdisciplinary research with far-reaching applications. This award reflects UTM\u2019s dedication to fostering research that addresses complex scientific challenges through innovation and collaboration across diverse academic fields.<\/p>\n<p>The Faculty of Science at UTM proudly congratulates <strong>Assoc. Prof. Dr. Fong Wan Heng<\/strong> for her remarkable achievement and her contribution to expanding the boundaries of DNA research.<\/p>\n<p><strong>UTM\u2014Where Great Minds Are United<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For further information, visit UTM Faculty of Science.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;http:\/\/science.utm.my\/utmfsresearch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/642\/2024\/10\/Dr-Fong-Gold-SIRAC2024.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Dr Fong &#8211; Gold &#8211; SIRAC2024&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>UTM\u2019s Assoc. Prof. Dr. Fong Wan Heng Wins Gold Medal for Breakthrough Research on DNA Sequences Spectral Bipartition Research Garners Top Honor at SIRAC 2024 II Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) continues to achieve academic excellence, with Associate Professor Dr. Fong Wan Heng from the Department of Mathematical Sciences receiving the Gold Medal at the Semarak [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":390,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-602","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-awards-achievements"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/science.utm.my\/utmfsresearch\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/602","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/science.utm.my\/utmfsresearch\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/science.utm.my\/utmfsresearch\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/science.utm.my\/utmfsresearch\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/390"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/science.utm.my\/utmfsresearch\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=602"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/science.utm.my\/utmfsresearch\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/602\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":607,"href":"https:\/\/science.utm.my\/utmfsresearch\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/602\/revisions\/607"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/science.utm.my\/utmfsresearch\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=602"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/science.utm.my\/utmfsresearch\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=602"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/science.utm.my\/utmfsresearch\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=602"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}