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21 The Department of Psychology studied the state of heal th-care workers dur ing the outbreak and found they showed signs of traumatic stress. Workers were also worried about being able to maintain the necessary stringent hygiene conditions over long periods. Nurturing talent The University provides an environment that nurtures young talent and rewards on the basis of merit. Many of our leading academics are former students of the University, who have either stayed on or returned after gaining experience elsewhere. Their work here has earned them recognition within the University and the wider community. Eight of our scholars are now members of the prestigious Chinese Academy of Sciences, the highest scientific honour in China. Several of them are our graduates. Professor Che Chi Ming, Professor: the Dr Hui Wai Haan Chair of Chemist ry and Professor Vi v ian Yam, Professor: Chair of Chemistry both obtained PhDs in chemistry here. Professor John Leong of the Department of Orthopaedics obtained a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery degree here. Professor Anthony Yeh (pictured r ight) , Dean of the Graduate School and professor in the Centre of Urban Planning and Envi ronmental Management , obtained a Bachelor of Arts at the University. Professor Yeh was appointed to the Academy in 2002- 03, together with Professor Allen Chwang, the Si r Robert Ho Tung Chai r of Mechanical Engineering. A team from the Faculty of Science – which included 10 students – was one of the first in the world to sequence the SARS genome. The Review 2003 INVESTING IN RESEARCH 22 Allen Chwang