Pursuing a Career in Scientific Research | Allen Chan | TEDxYouth@DBSHK

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. Professor Chan received his medical training from the University of Hong Kong and PhD training from the Chinese University of Hong Kong. He is a fellow of the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia, Hong Kong College of Pathologists and Hong Kong Academy of Medicine.
His main research interest regards the development of new diagnostic approaches based on circulating DNA analysis. He is an inventor of the noninvasive prenatal test for Down syndrome using plasma DNA analysis in pregnant women, and currently has over 40 patents/patent applications on molecular diagnostics.
Right now, he is working on a research project regarding cancer diagnosis through taking blood samples. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

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"Happy are those who spend their days in gaining knowledge, in discovering the secrets of nature, and in penetrating the subtleties of pure truth!" ~ Baha'i Faith

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[@TheDavebox]

It's clear that English is not his native language, but he's making a big effort to speak clearly. Well done!

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I have some Chinese friends at the university I’m studying and they can speak, although not fluent, clear English

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Who cares if it's not his native language. All researchers must speak English no matter where they are from, and accents have never been an issue.

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Such an amazing and inspiring presentation!

[@spacekantor]

What an inspirational researcher we have. I hope his findings can get easily accessed by the poor shortly in all over the world.

[@lbbb83]

Thank you for your hardwork Dr Allen

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Good talk. 👍 I miss going to symposiums, lectures, and conferences very much.

[@bless_you_361]

I’m convinced Mr. Chan. I will pursue research! 非常感谢您🙏🏻

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Dr. Chan

Thank you so much TEDx. Greetings from Bimac Research Group, Universidad del Cauca, Colombia.

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I am a scientist. Please fund my research work. My research topics are search for a way to transmute metal into gold and a search for elixir of immortality. Please! government! please nurture my research career at the university so I can retire comfortably as an emeritus professor.