Chen-Yuan Lee, | |
|---|---|
| President of the IST | |
| In office 1985–1988 | |
| Preceded by | Gerhard Habermehl |
| Succeeded by | Philip Rosenberg |
| 1st Chairperson of the TAIP | |
| In office 1996–1997 | |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | Koh Se-kai |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 4, 1915 Kaohsiung, Taiwan |
| Died | November 1, 2001 (aged 85) Taipei, Taiwan |
| Nationality | Empire of Japan (until 1945) Republic of China |
| Political party | Taiwan Independence Party |
| Alma mater | Taihoku Imperial University |
| Profession | Pharmacologist |
Chen-Yuan Lee (Chinese: 李鎮源; pinyin: Lǐ Zhènyuán; Wade–Giles: Lǐ Chèn-yǘan; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Lí Tìn-goân; December 4, 1915 – November 1, 2001[1]), was a Taiwanese pharmacologist and political activist. He is famous for his research on snake venom. He was a recipient of the prestigious Redi Award from the International Society on Toxinology (IST), and was also a former president of the society. He was a former dean of the National Taiwan University College of Medicine. After his retirement from researching, he focused on participating in the Taiwan independence movement and many democratic movement. Lee had founded many political organizations such as the "100 Action Union" (100行動聯盟), Foundation of Medical Professionals Alliance in Taiwan. He was also the first chairperson of the Taiwan Independence Party.