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Pursuing a Career in Scientific Research
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Jay Jaboneta |
TEDxYouth@DBSHK
• March 2019
The unexpected discovery of a foetus’ DNA in its mother’s bloodstream led Professor Allen Chan on a blazing trail of lifesaving innovations.
This talk introduces the elegant method of blood testing for pre-birth screening of Down syndrome, the outcome of a decade of hard work which substantially minimised the risks of prenatal testing.
As the high uncertainty in a scientific research deters many from pursuing it as a career, this talk also provides an overview of the research prospects in Hong Kong.