Professor of Biology Appointed for the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

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[evdate 1990-03-26] THE HONG KONG UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 12/F World Shipping Centre, 7 Canton Road, Tsimshatsui, Kowloon. Hong Kong. Facsimile No. Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Chia-Wei Woo. BS. MA PhD Press Release Professor of Biology Appointed for the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology today announces the appointment of Prof Ernest Hsiao Ying CHU $+Q") as Professor of Biology.

Prof Chu is currently Professor of Human Genetics and Toxicology at the Medical School and the School of Public Health of the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor. He received his BSc from Shanghai's St John's University and his MS and PhD from the University of California, Berkeley. Prior to joining the University of Michigan, he held appointments at Yale University, the Oak Ridge National Laboratory at Tennessee and the University of Tennessee. At present, he also serves as Consultant for two US government agencies: Environmental Protection Agency and Bureau of Drugs, Food and Drug Administration. In addition, he is an Advisory Professor of Fudan University in Shanghai.

Prof Chu's research interests are in the areas of mammalian cell and molecular genetics, with emphasis on mutagenesis and DNA repair. He has _ published over 100 papers and one book. Prof Chu has received numerous -- - honours and awards including fellowships of New York Academy of ' Science, American Association for Advancement of Science, Josiah Macy Foundation and American Cancer Society. Prof Chu was born in Haining, Zhejiang. He is married to Nien-Si Liu. They have three children. The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology 26 March 1990 For inquiry, contact Office of Public Affairs, 3021450. . -