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
Reshaping Business And Society With AI
At TechInnovation 2019, experts and industry leaders discussed the issues of capability, trust and business value in the use of artificial intelligence.
Nuts & Bolts—Hot Off The (3D) Printing Press
Though 3D printing has been around for a while, it’s still regarded by many as a niche technology. These three TechOffers promise to finally bring 3D printing into the mainstream.
Carving A Niche—An Interview With Dr Alfred Tan Of The Hong Kong Baptist University
Through its competitive funding schemes and professional support, the Hong Kong Baptist University's Knowledge Transfer Office spurs open innovation in China’s Greater Bay Area.
Igniting Innovation—Bernard Loke Of BioLogic Technik
Cultivating a culture of open innovation has helped biomechanics company BioLogic Technik create useful technologies for Singapore’s rapidly aging population.
Nuts & Bolts—The Real Potential of Virtual and Augmented Reality
Check out these three virtual and augmented reality TechOffers that could soon be in our workplaces and homes.
Waste Not, Want Not: Tracking SARS-CoV-2 Variants In Wastewater
To better track SARS-CoV-2 variants, scientists have developed a quicker, cheaper method for detecting the virus in wastewater. Here's how they did it.
How Cone Snails Use Sex Pheromones To Lure Prey
By releasing molecules mimicking the pheromones of fire worms, cone snails have found a way to turn their prey's natural sex drive into a lethal weapon.
Mindfulness Therapy Helps Bring On The Zzz’s
When it comes to getting a good night's rest, mindfulness-based therapy may be more effective than an active sleep hygiene program in improving sleep quality.
The Future Of Solar Energy Looks Bright
Improvements in perovskite technology are combining with self-cleaning and solar forecasting innovations to make photovoltaics even more attractive than before.