MSPTM
Malaysian Society of Parasitology & Tropical Biomedicine
Sandosham, Nadchatram& Mak Joon Wah Medals
SANDOSHAM MEDAL
The Sandosham Medal is named after the late Dr. A.A. Sandosham, L.M.S., M.D., Ph.D., A.M., retired Professor and Head of the Department of Parasitology, University of Malaya, Singapore (now the Faculty of Medicine University of Singapore). He was Principal of that University and also acted as its Vice-Chancellor for a period.
Dr. Sandosham was the Society’s Founder Member, first President and first Honorary Member. He has made numerous valuable contributions to parasitology and tropical medicine in the Southeast Asian region.
The Sandosham Medal represents the highest work of distinction that can be awarded by the Society. This Medal is awarded every two years to outstanding Scientists for their achievement in the field of Parasitology and Tropical Medicine.
NADCHATRAM MEDAL
The Nadchatram Medal is named after the late Dr. M. Nadchatram, A.M.N, MSc, MlBiol, FSL, FZS, Ph.D. Dr. Nadchatram was a world renown acarologist who had made numerous scientific contributions and discoveries of ecological and epidemiological importance in medical acarology.
Dr. Nadchatram was the founding head of the Division of Acarology, Institute of Medical Research (IMR) and a WHO consultant. Following his retirement from the IMR in 1982, Dr. Nadchatram served at the National University of Singapore as a Senior Teaching Fellow from 1983 – 1988. Dr. Nadchatram was also the founder member of the MSPTM and became the 14th President in 1977. He also served as the Honorary Secretary in 1972.
The Nadchatram Medal is awarded annually for Scientists 45 years and below for outstanding research in the field of Parasitology and Tropical Medicine.
MAK JOON WAH MEDAL
The Mak Joon Wah Medal is established by the Malaysian Society of Parasitology and Tropical Medicine (MSPTM) to honour the legacy of the late Professor Mak Joon Wah, a distinguished parasitologist, educator, researcher, public health leader, and former President of MSPTM.
The Medal recognises MSPTM members who have demonstrated sustained and significant voluntary contributions to the Society and whose dedication has substantially advanced the mission, development, reputation, and impact of MSPTM.
The Medal represents one of the highest recognitions conferred by MSPTM and is awarded only to individuals whose contributions meet the standards of excellence established by the Society.
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2019 | |
2021 | Vellayan Subramaniam |
2023 | Yvonne Lim Ai Lian |
2025 | Balbir Singh |
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2012 | |
2013 | Siti Nursheena Mohd Zain |
2014 | Lau Yee Ling |
2015 | Noor Azian Md Yusuf |
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2020 | |
2021 | Paul Cliff Simon Divis |
2022 | Lee li Li |
2023 | Azdayanti Muslim |
2024 | Chandramathi A/P Samudi@Raju |
2025 | Stanley Tan Tiong Kai |
