The Global Network for Academic Public Health (GNAPH) is delighted to congratulate our 2026 Riegelman GNAPH Fellow, Dr. Tong Wen Ting of Universiti Malaya, Malaysia, on being selected as a recipient of the 2026 Prof. Yoo Hang Kim Young Women Scientists Award.
The prestigious international award recognizes outstanding early-career women scientists who have demonstrated excellence in research and a strong commitment to advancing knowledge and innovation in their respective fields. Beyond recognizing scientific achievement, the award aims to empower the next generation of women researchers by supporting international engagement, collaboration, and professional development.
Dr. Tong’s selection reflects her growing contributions to implementation science, public health and primary care, and health systems research, as well as her commitment to translating research into meaningful improvements in health research, policy, and practice. As the 2026 Riegelman GNAPH Fellow, she has also been actively contributing to GNAPH initiatives on public health workforce development, competency-based education, faculty development, and strengthening global collaboration among schools and programs of public health.
This recognition highlights the importance of investing in emerging leaders who are advancing academic public health through research, education, and international partnership. It also reflects GNAPH’s commitment to supporting early-career academics in developing the knowledge, skills, and networks needed to address complex global public health challenges.
GNAPH extends its warmest congratulations to Dr. Tong on this well-deserved achievement and wishes her continued success in her academic career and leadership journey.