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
Related articles
OPINION: India’s Leaders Need To Do More For Higher Education
India's political parties must do more to help the country's higher education sector, writes Prof. Pushkar of the Birla Institute of Technology and Science Pilani-Goa.
Calorie Restriction Increases Longevity – Or Does It?
Surinder Baines examines the implications of research showing that calorie restriction may have a role in promoting longevity in mice.
The Good, The Bad And The Ugly Of Botulinum Toxin
Rieter Venter explains what botulinum toxin, or Botox, does to the body and why its possible presence in milk formula is cause for concern.
Marine Life Breeding Earlier As Oceans Warm
An international study has found that warming oceans are impacting the breeding patterns and habitat of marine life.
Monogamy Evolved In Primates To Protect Infants From Being Killed
The threat of infants being killed by unrelated males is the key driver of monogamy in primates, according to a new study by researchers.
Largest Neuronal Network Simulated By Japanese Supercomputer
Researchers in Japan and Germany have carried out the largest simulation of a neuronal network to date.
Revealed: How Bacteria Store And Release Toxins
Scientists in New Zealand and Australia have uncovered a new way in which bacteria store and release toxins without harming itself.
Multiracial People Value Being Correctly Identified, Study
Research shows that multiracial people are often misidentified and value accurate identification more so than single-race individuals.
Why I Want To Be A Clinician Scientist
Ivan Seah, a first-year Singaporean medical student, writes about why he wants to become a clinician scientist someday.