Bulletin Spring‧Summer 1998

P r o f s .Y.D. Wong and Chan Hsiao Chang Receive Fourth Class Award Prof. Patrick Wong Yee-ding (left) and Prof. Chan Hsiao Chang (right) of the Department of Physiology received a fourth class award for their project o n contraception, 'The Mechanisms Controlling Anion Secretion by the Epididymis'. Prof. Wong pointed out that existing contraception methods are not fully reliable and estimated that the world's population wo u ld surge up to eight billio n by the year 2020. Their study has helped identify the possible causes of infertility among males and offered new theoretical evidence and direction for the development of male contraceptives. The findings have already been quote d in over a hundred academic journals. Prof. Wong finds it highly encouraging to receive national recognition for the fruits of his labour. The honour is made especially meaningful b y being awarded i n 1997, the year of Hon g Kong's return to China. Prof. Wong and Prof. Chan intend to engage in joint research w i th institutions on the mainland and, in doing so, enhance academic c ommun i c a t i o n and exchange between Hong Kon g and the mainland. Outstanding Achievements 35