We are thrilled to announce that Prof Jason CS YAM, Professor of the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences (DOVS), The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), has been awarded the National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars (國家傑出青年科學基金) by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) (國家自然科學基金委員會), under the State Council. Prof Yam will receive a funding of RMB 4 million to support his research project on Myopia for a period of five years.
The National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars is a highly iconic and influential funding program that support the growth of talented young researchers who have made outstanding achievements in basic research and to support them to become prominent scientific pioneers. It also serves an important recognition of the recipients′ research potential, creativity, and the impact of their work on their respective fields. The application of the National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars was opened to applicants from Hong Kong for the first time this year.
″This is a very important recognition, on a national level, of the great efforts and accomplishment of our paediatric ophthalmology team, under Prof Yam′s leadership over so many years. It is a great honour for our Department and the University, and it is also a milestone to Jason and our Department as well.″ said Prof Clement CY THAM, the Chairman of the DOVS. ″We are immensely proud of Jason′s achievement, which is well-deserved.″ Prof Calvin CP PANG, S. H. Ho Research Professor of Visual Sciences of the DOVS, added.
Prof Yam expressed his gratitude for the support from the Department, ″With a thankful heart, I am deeply grateful to Prof Tham and Prof Pang′s guidance over the past eleven years, and I look forward to their continued mentorship for the many years to come. At the same time, I would like to thank our colleagues, the Department, the Faculty and the University for their unwavering support as well.″ Prof Yam noted.
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Prof Yam on this remarkable achievement. Your dedication and accomplishments truly inspire us all!