2008-09 Chapter Officers' Bios

Hing-Sing Hanson Yu, PhD
Director-at-Large/Career Outreach Chair

Professional title & affiliation

President and Toxicology Consultant
UniTech Systems, El Paso, TX

Professional background

Hanson taught environmental science, statistics, biology, and clinical biochemistry for 15 years while he was faculty at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, The University of Texas at San Antonio, and the University of Houston. He authored research papers, chapters, books, and expert witness reports. In 2003, Hanson moved to El Paso in an effort to develop the capability of his company in toxicological evaluation and data analysis. As one of his professional interests, Hanson enjoys writing articles, research proposals, and analysis reports, especially those related to environmental technology, toxicity testing, and health-related issues.

Education

• M.Phil. in Neuroendocrinology, Department of Physiology, University of Hong Kong, 1979-1982
• Ph.D. in Toxicology, Department of Zoology, University of Hong Kong, 1982-1988
• Postdoctoral Fellow (Research Instructor), Department of Ophthalmology, The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, 1988-1989

Other professional affiliations/offices held

• Newsletter Editor, AMWA Southwest Chapter (2005-2008)

Presentations/publications

• Yu HS, Reiter RJ (eds). Melatonin: Biosynthesis, Physiological Effects, and Clinical Applications. CRC Press, 1992.
• Yu HS. Human Reproductive Biology. CRC Press, 1994.
• Yu HS. Effects of environmental factors on the endocrine system. In: Gass GL, Kaplan HM (eds). Handbook of Endocrinology. CRC Press, pp. 43-68.

In his own words

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