The Asian Scientist 100
Hei Ming Lai
Institution
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Country
Hong Kong
Field
Biomedical Sciences
Lai won the 2024 Croucher Tak Wah Mak Innovation Award for leading research in creating a 3D spatial multi-omics platform for clinical diagnostics and spatial biology research.
(Photo: The Chinese University of Hong Kong)
AWARDS
- 2024 Croucher Tak Wah Mak Innovation Award
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