The Asian Scientist 100
Lan Wang
Institution
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Country
Hong Kong
Field
Biomedical Sciences
Wang is a recipient of the 2023 Croucher Tak Wah Mak Innovation Award for her research investigating mechanisms in the mitochondria that regulate protein translation.
AWARDS
- 2023 Croucher Tak Wah Mak Innovation Award
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