Lin Chieh-liang (Chinese: 林杰樑; pinyin: Lín Jiéliáng; 30 June 1958 – 5 August 2013)[1] was a Taiwanese physician, nephrologist and toxicologist. He was a longtime public health advocate and adviser to the Department of Health of the Republic of China, well known for his public response to national health scares.
Lin Chieh-liang | |
|---|---|
林杰樑 | |
| Born | 30 June 1958 Puzi, Chiayi, Taiwan |
| Died | 5 August 2013 (aged 55) Linkou, New Taipei, Taiwan |
| Alma mater | Taipei Medical University[1] |
| Known for | Public health advocacy and science communication |
| Medical career | |
| Profession | Nephrologist, toxicologist |
| Institutions | Chang Gung Memorial Hospital |
Education and medical career
editLin trained as a nephrologist at Taipei Medical University.[1] He later worked at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital in Linkou, New Taipei, serving as the director of the hospital's toxicology department.[2]
Public health advocacy
editLin was a leading public health advocate, and one of Taiwan's best-known toxicologists.[2][3] He gained a reputation as a public health expert and science communicator during a series of mass scares in Taiwan over health issues, including hornet attacks, lead poisoning and contaminated food.[3] He regularly advised the Taiwanese Department of Health and Welfare on medical policy, food safety and potential threats to public health.[1] Lin also conducted research into new vaccines and their effects on human health, and established a medical service team to provide free health consultations in poorer communities.[1]
Death
editOn 2 August 2013, Lin lapsed into a coma after contracting a lung infection; prior to this, he had undergone dialysis for 20 years due to renal problems.[3] His condition rapidly worsened, and on 5 August he died, aged 55, of pneumonia and multiple organ failure at his former workplace, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital.[1] The hospital subsequently set up a medical research fund in Lin's honour.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f g "Renowned toxicologist Lin Chieh-liang dies from pulmonary infection at 55". Taipei Times. 5 August 2013. Retrieved 5 August 2013.
- ^ a b "Renowned toxicology expert dies from multiple organ failure (update)". Focus Taiwan. 5 August 2013. Retrieved 5 August 2013.
- ^ a b c "Famous toxicology expert in critical condition: hospital". The China Post. 3 August 2013. Retrieved 5 August 2013.
External links
edit- "Many are eager to carry out the legacy of Lin Chieh-liang". Formosa English News via YouTube. 8 August 2013.