Lin Chieh-liang (Chinese: 林杰樑; pinyin: Lín Jiéliáng; 30 June 1958 – 5 August 2013)[1] was a Taiwanese physician, nephrologist and toxicologist.
[2] Lin was a leading public health advocate, and one of Taiwan's best-known toxicologists.
[2][3] He gained a reputation as a public health expert and science communicator during a series of mass scares in Taiwan over health issues, including hornet attacks, lead poisoning and contaminated food.
[1] On 2 August 2013, Lin lapsed into a coma after contracting a lung infection; prior to this, he had undergone dialysis for 20 years due to renal problems.
[3] His condition rapidly worsened, and on 5 August he died, aged 55, of pneumonia and multiple organ failure at his former workplace, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital.