The Asian Scientist 100
Hu Hailan
Institution
Zhejiang University
Country
China
Field
Biomedical Sciences
Hu received the 2022 L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women In Science International Award for her research on the underlying neurobiology of mental health disorders like depression.
(Photo: Zhejiang University)
AWARDS
- 2022 L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women In Science International Award
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