The Asian Scientist 100
Kim Ho Min
Institution
Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
Country
South Korea
Field
Biomedical Sciences
Kim was awarded the 2018 Asan Award for Young Medical Scientists for medical scientists under the age of 40. (Photo: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology)
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