From pioneer to expert: Dr CS Ho’s journey in the evolution of clinical mass spectrometry

May 13, 2026 Bullet Article
Dr Chung Shun “CS” Ho, pioneer in mass spectrometry, gives an overview of how the technology and its associated tools have evolved from his 1995 debut. In this episode of Leaders in Conversation with Ronald Lo, General Manager of Roche Diagnostics Hong Kong, Dr Ho recounts how mass spectrometry started from a niche discipline to the evolved, integrated machinery it is today. When he first started at The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Dr Ho has been at the helm of working with mass spectrometry since its introduction to the university. Years of experimenting with it has led to discoveries in better testing techniques, analysis with upgraded accompanying software, and laboratory workflows. Improving skills in mass spectrometry is only one part of it, Dr Ho also enjoys that community of like-minded researchers and professionals he has encountered in this journey of clinical mass spectrometry.

Dr Chung Shun “CS” Ho, pioneer in mass spectrometry, gives an overview of how the technology and its associated tools have evolved from his 1995 debut. In this episode of Leaders in Conversation with Ronald Lo, General Manager of Roche Diagnostics Hong Kong, Dr Ho recounts how mass spectrometry started from a niche discipline to the evolved, integrated machinery it is today.

When he first started at The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Dr Ho has been at the helm of working with mass spectrometry since its introduction to the university. Years of experimenting with it has led to discoveries in better testing techniques, analysis with upgraded accompanying software, and laboratory workflows.

Improving skills in mass spectrometry is only one part of it, Dr Ho also enjoys that community of like-minded researchers and professionals he has encountered in this journey of clinical mass spectrometry.

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