Professor Dennis Yuk-ming LO, President of the Hong Kong Academy of Sciences, Vice-Chancellor and President of the Chinese University of Hong Kong, on being awarded the 22nd AACR-Irving Weinstein Foundation Distinguished Lectureship
Professor Lo is the first Hong Kong scientist to receive this prestigious honour. This world-class recognition of his pioneering contributions to liquid biopsy and DNA sequencing, which have truly transformed the landscape of cancer detection.
Professor Lo said: “I am deeply honoured to receive this recognition and sincerely thank AACR for acknowledging my research. Over the years, my team and I have been dedicated to advancing liquid biopsy technologies, particularly applying DNA sequencing to cancer detection, with the goal of identifying cancers earlier and more accurately through non-invasive methods. Looking ahead, I believe that continuous innovation will drive cancer diagnostics and other medical technologies to new milestones, transforming scientific discoveries into clinical applications and ultimately contributing to the well-being of humanity.”
The American Association for Cancer Research is one of the world’s largest and oldest cancer research organisations. Established in 2005, the lectureship recognises scientists who demonstrate exceptional innovation in science and make pioneering contributions to cancer research.
