The Asian Scientist 100
Hou Yunde
Institution
Chinese Academy of Engineering
Country
China
Field
Biomedical Sciences
Hou, who is known as the ‘father of China’s interferon’ for producing China’s first human-grade antivirals, was awarded the 2017 Pre-eminent Science and Technology Award. (Photo: Ministry of Science and Technology of the People’s Republic of China)
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