The Asian Scientist 100
Tan Eng King
Institution
National Neuroscience Institute
Country
Singapore
Field
Life Sciences
Tan Eng King received the 2018 President’s Science Award for identifying clinical biomarkers, developing novel models and transforming patient care in Parkinson’s Disease. (Photo: National Neuroscience Institute)
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