In recognition of Dr Rayson Huang's pioneering
work in free radicals research, MOSTA has set up the Rayson
Huang Foundation in 2001, with the following objective:
"to promote
better public understanding on the role of free radicals in
health, disease and ageing"
Dr Rayson Huang is a renowned academician
and scientist who pioneered research in free radicals chemistry
in this part of the world since 1951. Dr. Huang first started
work in 1951 as a lecturer in Chemistry at the University
of Malaya, Singapore before becoming Professor of Chemistry
in 1959 and the Dean of Science in 1962 at the University
of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur. Professor Huang then continued his
academic career as the Vice Chancellor of the Nanyang University
in Singapore in 1969 and then became the Vice Chancellor of
the University of Hong Kong from 1972 to 1986.
Professor Huang's pioneering work in free
radicals research in Asia has led to the publication of the
book entitled "The Chemistry of Free Radicals" and
50 research papers on chemistry of free radicals, molecular
rearrangements, sex hormones etc. It has definitely added
to the vast knowledge of the roles of free radicals in chemical
reactions and living processes.
The Rayson Huang Foundation will be used
to promote better public understanding on the role of free
radicals in health, disease and ageing, through the provision
of fellowships, scholarships, grants and other awards to individuals
and institutions.
The Foundation will work closely with the
Society for Free Radicals Research-Malaysia Chapter (SFRR-Malaysia)
to fulfill its objective. The Foundation initiated the Inaugural
Rayson Huang Foundation Lecture on 9th October 2002 during
OFIC 2002.
To date the Foundation has presented two Foundation Lectures as follows:
|
2002
|
Free
Radicals, Antioxidants and Health |
|
|
Professor Frank J
Kelly |
|
2003
|
Neuro
Protection by Vitamin E Alpha-Tocotrienol |
|
|
Dr.
Chandan K Sen |
