Lun-Jou Lo to Receive 2026 Noordhoff Award

Lun-Jou Lo, MD will receive the 2026 Noordhoff Humanitarian Award during Plastic Surgery The Meeting 2026 in Houston. Dr. Lo's lecture, Restoring More Than Smiles: Excellence in Cleft Care for the Community, will explore the unique intersection of technical brilliance and humanitarian dedication exemplified throughout Dr. Noordhoff’s career.

Dr. Lun-Jou Lo is a Professor of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital in Taoyuan, Taiwan. He graduated from the Medical College of National Taiwan University and completed his plastic surgery training at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital. Dr. Lo received his fellowship training at Washington University Medical Center in St. Louis, Missouri.

Dr. Lo, who serves as Editor-in-Chief of the Biomedical Journal and Associate Editor of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, is an expert in cleft lip and palate surgery, craniomaxillofacial surgery, orthognathic surgery, facial bone contouring surgery, cosmetic surgery, 3D medical imaging, virtual surgery planning, and 3D printing.

Dr. Lo has been a visiting professor, delivered keynote speeches and received numerous honors from hospitals and professional societies around the world. He is a past president of the Asian Pacific Craniofacial Association (APCA) and the Asian Pacific Cleft Lip Palate and Craniofacial Association (APCLPC).

Dr. Lo frequently cites Dr. Noordhoff’s teaching that “being a physician means continuously striving for excellence.” He remains dedicated to serving craniofacial patients and conducting research, driven by his love for medicine and belief in humanitarian values, and continues to contribute to the advancement of medicine in Taiwan.He believes that humanitarian missions not only restore appearances but also impart skills, enabling local doctors to care for their patients, which has a profound impact on improving local healthcare.

Dr. Lo's presence has been felt across Asia, particularly in Southeast Asia and Mongolia. His missions have included Phnom Penh in Cambodia, Yangon and Naypyidaw in Myanmar, Laos, Quang Tri, Ho Chi Minh City, and Hanoi in Vietnam, as well as visits to Qingdao and Shantou in China, in addition to Lombok, South Sulawesi and the Komodo Islands in Indonesia.

“My greatest sense of accomplishment comes from seeing craniofacial patients grow from babies into adults, with improvements in both their psychological and physical well-being,” said Dr. Lo. “This is the true meaning of craniofacial surgery’s existence.”

Noordhoff Legacy

The Noordhoff Humanitarian Award was established to honor the legacy of Dr. Samuel Noordhoff and has been funded by the Department of Plastic Surgery at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital.

The endowment works to recognize plastic surgeons who lead a life dedicated to humanitarian outreach and use their skills to provide care for less fortunate patients. The endowment will fund an award that will be issued annually at Plastic Surgery The Meeting.

The remarkable story of Dr. Noordhoff's dedication to mission work and impact on Chang Gung Memorial Hospital can be read here.