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Lap-Chee Tsui
Genetics · Genetics
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
75 H-Index
8,425 Citations
783 Total Impact
GLGairdner Foundation International Award0
NHOrder of Canada0
Overview
Lap-Chee Tsui is a genetics specialist at University of Hong Kong. Based in Hong Kong.
For Patients
- Research is cited 8K+ times by other doctors and scientists
- Currently at University of Hong Kong in Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Biography
Lap-Chee Tsui is a Hong Kong-Canadian geneticist who identified the cystic fibrosis gene (CFTR) in 1989, one of the most important gene discoveries in history.
Affiliations & Institutions
Research Impact
10 Publications
8,425 Total Citations
5K+ Citation Milestone
Publication Timeline
Published In
New England Journal of MedicineNatureThe LancetBloodThrombosis and Haemostasis
Key Publications
Adenovirus-Associated Virus Vector–Mediated Gene Transfer in Hemophilia B
Long-Term Safety and Efficacy of Factor IX Gene Therapy in Hemophilia B
Mutations in VKORC1 cause warfarin resistance and multiple coagulation factor deficiency type 2
The Hemophilias — From Royal Genes to Gene Therapy
Structure of human factor VIII
Areas of Expertise
Medical Specialties
Clinical Knowledge & Procedures
Legacy Timeline
The life and contributions of Lap-Chee Tsui
1989
Discovered cystic fibrosis gene
Identified the CFTR gene mutation responsible for cystic fibrosis
2002
President of University of Hong Kong
Led one of Asia's top universities