Members of the Shaw Prize Foundation, from left: Raymond Chan, Professor Kenneth Young, Professor Ching Pak-chung and Professor Chan Wai-yee. Photo: Nora Tam
Shaw Prize given to three European scientists for work on controlling neurons
- Trio’s research focuses on optogentics – technology that can visualise and precisely control specific neural networks in the brain
- Their findings could help treat mood disorders, drug addiction and paralysis
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Members of the Shaw Prize Foundation, from left: Raymond Chan, Professor Kenneth Young, Professor Ching Pak-chung and Professor Chan Wai-yee. Photo: Nora Tam