it to study its biological activity after they defined the structure of β-endorphin. The second group includes follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), and thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH). 1974 - Dr. Li and his team sequenced human LH and TSH. The third group includes growth hormone and prolactin. 1944 - Dr. Li was the first person to isolate growth hormone from cow brains. The lack of function of cow growth hormone on human body motivated Dr. Li to find human growth hormone. 1969 - Dr. Li discovered the complete primary structure of sheep prolactin. 1956 - Dr. Li successfully isolated human and monkey growth hormone and demonstrated its efficacy to treat hypopituitary children. 1970 - Dr. Li synthesized proteins with human growth hormone activity. Awards Dr. Li is an expert in diversified areas, including endocrinology, biochemistry, and peptide synthesis. He not only was a widely recognized leader in pituitary-secreted research for his contribution in hormone and growth factors, but also greatly advanced the field of protein chemistry. All of his research had direct impact on clinical applications, especially in growth and fertility. It is estimated that he had published more than 1,000 research papers and had collaborated with more than 300 people. In addition, he was also the recipient of a lot of honors (more than 25). The most significant ones include: 1947 - the Ciba Award from the Endocrine Society 1951 - the Award of American Chemical Society 1955 - the Amory Prize of American Academy of Arts and Sciences 1962 - the first Albert Lasker Award for Basic Medical Research 1970 - the Scientific Achievement Award from American Medical Association 1971 - the National Award of the American Cancer Society 1972 - the Nicholas Andry Award from the Association of Bone and Joint Surgeons 1977 - the Lewis Price of the American Philosophical Society 1979 - the William H. Nichols Medal of the American Chemical Society 1981 - the Koch Award of the Endocrine Society 1987 - the Alan E. Pierce Award (now R. Bruce Merrifield Award) from American Peptide Society Dr. Li was elected 1958 - Academician of Academia Sinica 1963 - Member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences 1973 - Member of United States National Academy of Sciences 1978 - Foreign Member of Chilean Academy of Sciences 1984 - Foreign Member of Indian Institute of Science 10 Honorary Degrees 1962 - Catholic University of