Outstanding Faculty Researcher Award

Award Winner for year 2005
Professor Lee Eng Hin
Dept of Orthopaedic Surgery

Prof Lee Eng Hin was awarded the University Award – Outstanding Researcher Award 2006.

Prof Lee’s Major Research Interests are as follows:

1. Stem cell biology and regenerative medicine
2. Tissue engineering of musculoskeletal tissues
3. Human motion (gait) analysis
4. Paediatric Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation

Prof Lee’s Major Research Achievements are as follows:

- A pioneer in the study of mesenchymal stem cells for the repair and regeneration of chondral (articular cartilage) defects in adults and physeal (growth plate) defects in long bones of children – now at the stage of clinical application.

- The use of bioresorbable 3-D scaffolds as carriers for cells and growth factors to promote healing and repair of musculoskeletal tissues.