HKU School of Biomedical Sciences

16/04/2026

“Publicity is not vanity, but a form of the law of attraction. Building your presence can be as simple as showing up at conferences, networking events, or sharing the projects you work on. When you keep your work visible and actively seek opportunities, they will find you in return.”

BBiomedSc year 2 student Yuna Chan writes about weaving threads of connection into pathways of opportunities. To all budding scientists, check out the article on LinkedIn and follow us! ✨

Link to article: https://bit.ly/4sB8PAu

31/03/2026

#𝗦𝗕𝗠𝗦 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀𝗹𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿: 𝗜𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲 𝟮𝟯 𝗶𝘀 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲 >
We are pleased to feature a special Welcome Message from Professor Andras Nagy, who has been a valued Visiting Professor with SBMS for over three and a half years.

Featured in this issue:
🇰🇷 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Our BBiomedSc and BSc(Bioinformatics) students’ recent field trip to South Korea.
🕊️ 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 & 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁: A retrospective on HKU Body Donation Day 2026.
🧪 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: Highlights from the SBMS 10th Anniversary Research Retreat.
🧬 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: "DNA Methylation in Development and Disease" by Professor Guoping Fan.

📖 Read E-copy: https://online.flippingbook.com/view/952418279/
📂 Past Issues: https://www.sbms.hku.hk/knowledge-exchange

20/03/2026

𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆

The distance between a laboratory breakthrough and a tangible healthcare solution is where the most significant professional opportunities now reside.

At the , we are precisely focused on this transition. Applications are now open for the 2026-27 academic year, including our flagship postgraduate offering: the 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗠𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼).

This programme is curated for professionals and researchers determined to lead the next wave of healthcare advancement. It moves beyond theory, focusing on the strategic and technical agility required to navigate the modern innovation lifecycle.

Join our 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 to engage with our faculty and see how an SBMS degree can accelerate your professional trajectory.

𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: Monday, 23 March 2026
𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 18:30 (HKT)
𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁: Online (Conducted in Putonghua and English)

Register now to secure your place: https://hku.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8ifgNrZHPu9K9MO

17/03/2026

The 𝗛𝗞𝗨 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 (𝗦𝗕𝗠𝗦) was honoured to spearhead this year’s 𝗛𝗞𝗨 𝗕𝗼𝗱𝘆 𝗗𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘆, a flagship Knowledge Exchange (KE) initiative welcoming nearly 400 participants. Beyond our world-class research, SBMS acts as the 𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗞𝗨 𝗕𝗼𝗱𝘆 𝗗𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲, playing a pivotal role in nurturing the next generation of doctors within the 𝗠𝗕𝗕𝗦 𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘂𝗺. By overseeing this vital bridge between the public and the classroom, our educators ensure that HKUMed students develop the clinical precision and humanistic values that define medical excellence in Hong Kong.

This impactful event was supported by HKUMed's 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁 and the 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁. The public's feedback was heartening, showing that our professional platform successfully transformed apprehension into profound respect for the selfless contribution of our donors. These insights inspire us to further enhance our outreach, particularly in fostering interdisciplinary collaborations and raising public awareness across diverse communities, including ethnic minorities. We look forward to seeing you again as we continue to traverse the moving landscapes of life together.

11/03/2026

Considering a Master’s degree in the biomedical sector? 🎓

The HKU School of Biomedical Sciences is hosting an Online Information Session for the Master of Biomedical Innovation (MBioInno) programme.

Whether you are a final-year student or a working professional, this session is an opportunity to learn about our cutting-edge curriculum in Biotechnology and Digital Health, as well as career prospects in Hong Kong and beyond.

Join Professor Joshua Ho for a live session to get your questions answered regarding admissions and the unique Entrepreneurship Immersion opportunities offered by the programme.

Date: 19 March 2026 (Thursday)
Time: 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM HKT
Registration: https://hku.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_7artI407QT7QgAK

For more information, visit our website: https://mbioinno.hku.hk/

10/03/2026

𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝘀, 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲-𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁. 🛡️✨

Researchers at have developed a way to "cloak" human stem cells from the immune system. This breakthrough by Prof Danny Chan, Prof Andras Nagy, and their team means we are one step closer to "off-the-shelf" transplants for diseases like Parkinson’s and Heart Failure.

Why it’s a game-changer:
✅ No Rejection: The cells hide from immune attacks.
✅ FailSafe-AlloAccept: A built-in "kill switch" ensures maximum safety.
✅ Universal: Ready-to-use therapy for everyone.

The future of regenerative medicine is here. 🚀 Read more at https://www.sbms.hku.hk/press/hkumed-demonstrates-cloaked-and-safe-human-stem-cells-work-paving-way-shelf-transplants

港大醫學院成功研發幹細胞「隱形斗篷」！🚀🛡️

由陳振勝教授及安德拉斯·納格教授領導的研究團隊，利用基因編輯技術研發出「移植安全細胞」。這項突破能讓移植細胞避開免疫排斥，並加入「安全開關」防止腫瘤形成，為帕金遜症及心臟衰竭等疾病提供安全、現成的治療方案。🏥✨

詳情請瀏覽︰ https://www.sbms.hku.hk/press/hkumed-demonstrates-cloaked-and-safe-human-stem-cells-work-paving-way-shelf-transplants

03/03/2026

27/02/2026

On January 25, HKU Lingering Love and HKU College 1 co-organized a vibrant community event at Jockey Club Student Village IV, welcoming 70 ethnic minorities, mostly domestic workers, for “Stronger You: Master Your Posture & Protect Your Joints.” This meaningful initiative aimed to empower participants with essential knowledge and practical skills to support their joint health and overall well-being.

First- and second-year HKU medical & pharmacy students facilitated an interactive workshop, sharing insights from their Musculoskeletal Block. They taught simple exercises and posture techniques to help prevent injuries from physically demanding work. Participants actively engaged in the session, practicing the exercises, asking questions about pain and strain, and receiving elastic exercise bands as practical gifts to continue their routines at home.

The event highlighted the invaluable contributions of domestic workers in Hong Kong and equipped them with tools to care for their bodies and minds. It also provided medical students a unique opportunity to apply their knowledge and foster community engagement, making a positive impact on both sides.

16/02/2026

The Horse symbolises strength and speed—the exact qualities we are bringing into 2026. Wishing our global community a healthy and prosperous Lunar New Year! 🧧

馬象徵著力量與速度，正是我們邁向2026年的精神所在。祝願大家在新的一年龍馬精神，馬到功成！✨

⁠ #新年快樂 #龍馬精神 #恭喜發財 #港大生物醫學 #香港大學

12/02/2026

HKU School of Biomedical Sciences and Merck Pharmaceutical (Hong Kong) signed a Memorandum of Understanding today to foster collaboration in biomedical innovation, education, and talent cultivation. Merck joins as a pharmaceutical partner for the School’s new Master of Biomedical Innovation Programme, with key areas of collaboration including joint educational activities and an internship programme for students.

By combining Merck’s global scientific leadership with HKUMed’s academic excellence, this MoU signing directly contributes to the shared vision of developing Hong Kong into an international health and medical innovation hub. We look forward to a smooth and fruitful partnership🤝.

06/02/2026

Check out Professor Alan Wong’s recent interview with HOY TV🎥, where he discusses his latest research findings on the reliance of gastric cancer cells on lipids, conducted in collaboration with Professor Leung Suet-yi and Professor Helen Yan. This interview adds value by providing scientific insights into hot topics that the public is concerned about, such as weight loss and carbohydrate intake🥗⚖️. The interview begins at 07:24.

🔗https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7lXYnfM1QGc&list=PLUyFQGDoSB-g33qcWxG6dnk5YChJ1pVOa&index=4

05/02/2026

Ever wondered how a professor would interpret and blend the and 🎨🔬? Professor Cora Lai has partnered with Professor Charlene Lam from the Department of Psychology and several artists to create and explore topics related to the human brain 🧠✨.

Visit LG/F and 3/F of The Jockey Club Tower at HKU Centennial Campus to experience the “Vitruvian Bridge: Arts x Science Minds” exhibition, running now until 13 February.