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Meet...Lin

Name: Lin Xu, M.D., Ph.D.

Department: Medicine/Cardiology.

How long at MUSC: 6 1/2 years.

Where you were born: A tiny village in southeast China.

Family: Wife, Yumei Chen; son, Bowei, 9, and yellow lab, Bruno.

Favorite room in your house: Kitchen.

Favorite music: Classical music.

Favorite Web site: CNN. 

Favorite food that you discovered in the US: Steak.

What you miss the most from China: Family and friends.

Bad habit: I'm messy.

Pet peeve: Slow drivers who stay in the left lane.

Tradition that you cherish from your home country: Chinese New Year.

Biggest challenge: Understanding the American culture.

Idea of a perfect vacation: Cruising in the Greek Islands.

If you could trade places with someone for a day, who would you be: Phil Michelson.

Memorable trip: Key West fishing trip.

Guests at fantasy dinner: Award winning actress, Meggie Cheung.
 

Friday, April 15, 2005
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