Yuet Wai Kan

Prix

1. 1984

   Prix international Canada Gairdner

   Biologie

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

2. 1991

   Prix Lasker — Prix Lasker-DeBakey pour la recherche médicale clinique

   Biologie

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

3. 2004

   Prix Shaw — Sciences de la vie et médecine

   Biologie

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