Chuen Yan Cheng

Prof Chuen Yan Cheng
Born	June 18, 1954 (1954-06-18) (age 57) Hong Kong, China
Nationality	Chinese-American
Fields	Biotechnology
Institutions	Rockefeller University
Alma mater	Chinese University of Hong Kong (B.Sc.)) University of Newcastle, Australia (Ph.D.)
Known for	Male contraceptive drug
Notable awards	Richard E. Weizman Memorial Award Best Scientific Paper Award

Professor Chuen-yan Cheng is the inventor of the male contraceptive drug,^[1][2][3][4] which is the first male contraceptive drug on the market now finished clinical trials showing no side effects.^[5][6]

References

1. ^ "Obsessed Scientist Finally Throttles 'Em! Non-Paternity Potion". http://www.observer.com/node/36309. Retrieved 2008-09-28. 
2. ^ "Future male "pill" targets testicles". http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn10397-future-male-pill-targets-testicles.html. Retrieved 2008-09-28. 
3. ^ "Male pill - Science Base". http://www.sciencebase.com/science-blog/male-pill.html. Retrieved 2008-09-28. 
4. ^ "Seed: The Hunt for Male Birth Control". http://seedmagazine.com/news/2006/10/the_hunt_for_male_birth_contro.php. Retrieved 2008-09-28. 
5. ^ Connor, Steve (2006-10-30). "Trials for alternative male Pill show no side-effects". The Independent (London). http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-wellbeing/health-news/trials-for-alternative-male-pill-show-no-sideeffects-422207.html. Retrieved 2008-09-28. 
6. ^ "Male Contraceptive Drug in the Works". http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/546815. Retrieved 2008-09-28. ^{[dead link]}

External links

• Population Council
• Daily Mail article (UK)

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Name	Cheng, Chuen Yan
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Date of birth	1954-06-18
Place of birth	Hong Kong, China
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