Michael M. C. Lai is a prominent Taiwanese virologist, born on September 8, 1942, in Tainan. He graduated from National Taiwan University and earned a doctorate from UC Berkeley. Lai specialized in coronavirus research, becoming known as the 'father of coronavirus research.' He has held significant positions, including vice president of Academia Sinica and president of National Cheng Kung University, where he promoted research on nanotechnology and medical programs. He has received numerous awards for his contributions to science, particularly in virology and public health.
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Meaning of the name - Michael
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Michael M. C. Lai belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Tainan City
Educated At: University of California, Berkeley | National Taiwan University
Occupation: virologist | researcher
Employers: University of Southern California
Awards Received: Presidential Science Prize (2013) | Lifetime Achievement Award from the Society of Chinese Bioscientists in America (2009) | Nikkei Asia Prize in Science and Technology (2017)
Astrology Analysis
Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.
Ephemeris for September 8, 1942
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on September 8, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for September 8, 2025 |
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| Sun | 15 Virgo 24 | 16 Virgo 18 | 7 Sagittarius 52 |
| Moon | 22 Leo 29 | 28 Pisces 56 | 3 Virgo 45 |
| Mercury | 11 Libra 5 | 11 Virgo 53 | 7 Sagittarius 40 |
| Venus | 27 Leo 39 | 16 Leo 51 | 11 Sagittarius 22 |
| Mars | 24 Virgo 23 | 20 Libra 57 | 19 Scorpio 36 |
| Jupiter | 18 Cancer 59 | 19 Cancer 13 | 24 Cancer 29 |
| Saturn | 12 Gemini 33 | 29 Pisces 21 | 9 Gemini 26 |
| Uranus | 4 Gemini 35 | 1 Gemini 28 | 2 Gemini 21 |
| Neptune | 29 Virgo 6 | 1 Aries 9 | 1 Libra 45 |
| Pluto | 6 Leo 29 | 1 Aquarius 38 | 7 Leo 9 |
| Rahu | 3 Virgo 34 | 18 Pisces 13 | 29 Leo 10 |
| Ketu | 3 Pisces 34 | 18 Virgo 13 | 29 Aquarius 10 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.Michael M. C. Lai's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Jupiter conjunction Saturn
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Saturn opposition Sun
Exact: 21 January, 2025 - Mars conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Jupiter trine Mercury
Exact: 20 February, 2025 - Mars conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 12 March, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Saturn
Exact: 12 March, 2025 - Saturn opposition Mars
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Mars
Exact: 01 May, 2025 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Mars conjunction Mars
Exact: 30 July, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 08 September, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Sun
Exact: 18 October, 2025
