Vice-Chancellor and President;
Li Ka Shing Professor of Medicine;
Professor of Chemical Pathology
Chinese University of Hong Kong
Ma Liu Shui, Hong Kong, SAR
In recognition of his pioneering contributions to biomedical science including his seminal discovery of fetal DNA in maternal plasma, a breakthrough that revolutionized noninvasive prenatal testing and laid the foundation for the field of circulating free and tumor DNA. Dr. Lo was the first to identify cell-free fetal DNA and fetal epigenetic markers in maternal plasma, enabling safer and earlier prenatal diagnostics. Building on this discovery, Dr. Lo demonstrated that DNA released by tumors may be used for cancer screening, an insight that led to the development of circulating DNA-based tools for early cancer detection and screening. His visionary research continues to transform clinical practice and remains a cornerstone of precision medicine by shaping modern approaches to cancer diagnosis, treatment selection, and monitoring.
This award acknowledges an individual whose outstanding personal innovation in science and whose position as a thought leader in fields relevant to cancer research has the potential to inspire creative thinking and new directions in cancer research. The recipient is selected by the AACR president. To learn more please visit the press release.
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