KIM V. Narry, Director of the Center for RNA Research won the 2016 Scientist of the Year award. Kim said, "It is a great honor not only for me but also for the entire research staff at my Center. I appreciate the hard work and dedication from my Center's people."

The Korea Science Journalists Association (KSJA) grants the Scientist of the Year award to scientists who have produced outstanding research work and also made significant contribution to advancing science and medicine during the year. Last year's award recipients include KIM Jin-Soo, Director of the Center for Genome Editing.