Yuet Wai Kan

Premios

1. 1984

   Premio Internacional Canadá Gairdner

   Biología

   For his discovery of DNA polymorphism in sickle cell disease and thalassemia and its application to the antenatal diagnosis of human disease.

2. 1991

   Premio Lasker — Premio Lasker-DeBakey a la investigación médica clínica

   Biología

   For pioneering the use of recombinant DNA technology for diagnosing human genetic diseases, including the hemoglobinopathies.

3. 2004

   Premio Shaw — Ciencias de la vida y medicina

   Biología

   For his discoveries on DNA polymorphism and its influence on human genetics.