
The Asian Scientist 100
Ng Huck Hui

Institution
Genome Institute of Singapore
Country
Singapore
Field
Life Sciences
Ng received the 2018 President’s Science Award for identifying clinical biomarkers, developing novel models and transforming patient care in Parkinson’s Disease. (Photo: Genome Institute of Singapore)
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