Taiwan Outstanding Women in Science Awards showcase female scientistsStaff writer, with CNATaiwan Outstanding Women in Science Awards held an award ceremony in Taipei yesterday, highlighting achievements by the country’s female scientists. The “Outstanding Researcher Award” was presented to Chang Zee-fen (張智芬), a chair professor at National Taiwan University (NTU) College of Medicine Institute of Molecular Medicine. Chang Zee-fen, chair professor at National Taiwan University College of Medicine Institute of Molecular Medicine, is pictured in an undated photograph. Photo: Wu Po-hsuan, Taipei TimesCo-founded by L’Oreal Taiwan and the Wu Chien- Shiung Education Foundation in 2007, Taiwan Outstanding Women in Science Awards have been called Taiwan’s Nobel Prize for women. Each year, one recipient is chosen for the Outstanding Researcher Award and two for the Young Scientist of Excellence Award.

Source: Taipei Times March 14, 2026 17:13 UTC