Female scientist: New technologies help minimize birth defects
Under the theme "Reshaping the future of the scientific workforce through diversity and inclusion," the fifth World Laureates Forum on November 3 held the SHE forum for female scientists to share their stories.
CGTN reporter Wang Siwen spoke with Huang Hefeng, a member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and director of the Institute of Reproduction and Development at Fudan University.
Huang has committed herself to reproductive medicine and genetics for years.
CGTN: You've done a lot of work to prevent and control birth defects. What more is needed in this field?
Huang Hefeng: The health of newborn babies is very important. It is too late to wait until the baby is born, so we must educate couples and do a good job in popular science before pregnancy. Healthcare professionals can detect birth defects, but the treatment is very difficult. Some rare diseases can lead to birth defects, and once the baby is born there is almost no cure. Read More...
