Canadian Chemist Tak Wah Mak

"The only way I was happy was to do something very  different" Born: October 4, 1945, Southern China (Age 70) Education Master of Science The University of Wisconsin Doctor of Philosophy The University of Alberta BackGround Information Dr. Tak Wah Mak is a Canadian medical researcher, geneticist, oncologist, and biochemist. Tak has earned many achievements and was of the many individuals that created such a large advancement in public health. His discoveries were diverse in many fields, being within immunology, single transduction, and cancer biology. Dr. Tak Wah Mah was recognized for decipher of the T cell receptor for antigens. Early life Tak was born in Southern China in 1946, raised in Hong Kong with both parents holding the occupation of silk merchants. As a child, like any parents would, encourage Tak to become a Doctor, but his interest contradicted to their opinion, that following his interest in math, biology, and chemistry. Later on within his life ar...

Medical Researcher Medical scientists help develop new medical breakthroughs that benefit humanity. Involves a great deal of research and performing clinical trials in order to discover the effects of new drugs and vaccines. Education Needed - Complete a Doctor of Philosophy (PH.D)  in Biological science, or medical degree. - Must complete an undergraduate degree biology or a medical health related major prior to completing graduate studies or medical studies. Other Requirements -Licence required for scientist who work with patients Geneticist Geneticist treat and counsel patients with hereditary conditions, develop pharmaceutical and agricultural products and research inherited diseases. Education Needed - Must complete a bachelors degree program. -Earn a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine at a medical school. -Earn at least a Master's Degree Oncologist Oncologist are physicians and surgeons who evaluate and treat patients suffering from can...

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