The Asian Scientist 100
Aung Tin
Institution
Singapore National Eye Centre
Country
Singapore
Field
Biomedical Sciences
Aung was listed as one of the 100 most influential ophthalmologists for Asia Pacific in 2023 and is currently leading a multi-disciplinary and multicenter effort awarded by Singapore’s National Medical Research Council to reduce glaucoma blindness with emerging technologies.
(Photo: Singapore National Eye Centre)
AWARDS
- 100 Most Influential Ophthalmologists for Asia Pacific in 2023
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