This time, COVID-19 is threatening, and many scientific studies also show that it is closely related to the SARS virus in 2003. If the hero who fought against the virus in those days, besides Academician Zhong, Yuan made great contributions. He was born in Hong Kong with excellent results. He graduated from the University of Hong Kong with a degree in internal and external general medicine.
1997, H5N 1 avian influenza broke out rapidly in Hong Kong at that time. Yuan first reported the clinical manifestations of H5N 1 patients and found that the mortality rate was very high. It is worth mentioning that he can quickly detect H5N 1 patient samples through his own molecular diagnostic method, which has made great contributions.
When the SARS virus hit in 2003, Yuan and his team immediately found the pathogen of SARS-coronavirus and solved the problem, so he was praised as an Asian hero. This time, in his work of identifying and studying new pathogenic microorganisms, he found as many as 50 new viruses and 10 new bacteria in humans and various animals. For example, bat coronavirus HKU4, HKU5 and so on. , and the ancestor of the virus. Up to now, nearly 1000 academic papers have been published, which have been cited by peers for tens of thousands of times. In the research field of new microorganisms or new infectious diseases, it can be said that it is the pioneer among pioneers.
In addition, after years of clinical practice, Yuan established a service combining clinical and laboratory services of infectious diseases in Hong Kong based on his own research, which can make rapid molecular diagnosis of tuberculosis.
In this anti-epidemic, Yuan, as a senior expert member, made many contributions to the research and guidance. I hope the epidemic around the world will pass soon.