In Loving Memory of Mr. Lo Kan Ming

In Loving Memory of Mr. Lo Kan Ming (Ming Chai) A dedicated technician and a trustworthy friend

Ming Chai as he was affectionately known, was first employed as a
lab assistant, cleaning laboratory wares, at the UMU in the early
sixties. He had a tough time from a very rigid and uncompromsing
lab superintendent of UMU.

In 1966, when I returned from the UK to set up a pulmonary function
lab, I requested a lab technician for the project. The lab
superintendent was only too pleased to unload Ming Chai to work in
the pulmonary function lab.

I found that Ming Chai was studious, intelligent, congenial, good
natured and eager to learn. He mastered performing spirometry and
lung volume tests in a very short period of time, Despite that his
education did not progress beyond form 3, he proved himself to be
able to perform more complex pulmonary function tests. Without
available machines, he was involved with setting up the equipment
for carbon dioxide diffusion test and exercise stress tests. He then
mastered and executed these tests with dedicated precision.

In the mid seventies, the HK Govt, required all lab technicians to
have license and certificate of competence. I then arranged for him
to attend the evening course and I was very pleased that he
completed the course and obtained the required license. After my
retirement from UMU in 1982 Ming Chai continued to serve as the
principle technician of the pulmonary function lab in QMH until his
retirement.

I always regard Ming Chai as a trusted friend, companion and a
dedicated technician. I think that all UMU staff which had contact
with the pulmonary function lab is saddened by his untimely
departure.

Professor Donald Yu
January 17, 2026


Mr Lo Kan Ming - in appreciation for his contributions to the work of the respiratory societies
While majority of the members in the respiratory societies may not know Mr. Lo, he has made special contribution to the work of the respiratory societies.  His dedication and wealth of experience in lung function testing made him the ideal person to assist us in the initiation of the Lung function project for Update reference values in adults in Hong Kong in 2000, conducted under the auspices of the three respiratory societies.    Mr. Lo contributed his rich technical expertise towards standardisation of the procedures of lung function testing among the eight participating laboratories in the territory-wide study.   He liaised with staff of the lung function laboratories to ensure we uniformly adhere to prevailing international recommendations for testing.  In the process, “Ming Gor” has made many friends in the respiratory profession in Hong Kong, including doctors and nursing or technical staff, some of whom have kept up regular contact with him after his retirement.
May he Rest in Peace.    

Professor Mary Ip