Professor CHOW Hei Man Kim is an Assistant Professor in the School of Life Sciences, CUHK. She received her graduate training at HKU, postdoctoral training at Cornell University and then a research assistant professorship training at HKUST. Prof. Chow was the recipient of multiple international fellowships, including the Alzheimer’s Association Research Fellowship, the World Economic Forum Global Future Council Fellowship and the NSFC Excellent Young Scientist Fund. Prof. Chow’s research focuses on studying mechanisms underlying pathological brain aging and related neurodegenerative disorders. Her current projects aim at delineating how the body metabolic status affects the brain central metabolism, leading to elevated risks of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. While at the NAM residency, she delves into the intersection of basic neuroscience research and health policy, focusing on neurodevelopment science and its potential role in dementia prevention within society.
Professor Chow has completed her first residency in Washington D.C. in 2024. She looks forward to her second residency in Washington D.C. in 2025.
