Press Release: HKUMed achieves global breakthrough in personalised stem cell treatment for immunodeficiency patients, urges awareness and advocacy
Apr 17, 2024
A collaborative research team, led by Dr Philip Li Hei, Professors Liu Pengtao and Chak-sing Lau from the LKS Faculty of Medicine of the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed), has pioneered a new stem cell model to help personalise treatment for patients suffering from rare forms of immunodeficiency.
Press Release: HKUMed’s innovative platforms rapidly track SARS-CoV-2 mutational impact on disease severity and identify effective therapeutic inhibitors
Apr 04, 2024
A multidisciplinary research team from the LKS Faculty of Medicine (HKUMed) and the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Hong Kong (HKU) has successfully developed an innovative screening platform to rapidly assess the impact of SARS-CoV-2 mutations on disease severity.
Press Release: HKUMed develops shortcut to generate brain stem cells for age-related diseases
Mar 07, 2024
A research team from the School of Biomedical Sciences, LKS Faculty of Medicine of the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed), has achieved a breakthrough in stem cell research, offering tools that can be used for patients who require highly personalised care.
Press Release: HKUMed researchers develop a robust platform to generate cells to enhance cancer immunotherapy efficacy
Feb 05, 2024
Led by Prof. Rio Sugimura, School of Biomedical Sciences, HKUMed, a joint research team from the HKUMed, and The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has used stem cells to generate human immune cells for application in cancer immunotherapy. By replicating the natural process through which our bodies generate immune cells, this breakthrough platform is expected to significantly enhance cancer-targeting efficacy.
Media Coverage: Professor Cora Lai introduced how sleep can promote memory formation and consolidation
Jan 25, 2024
Professor Cora Lai introduced how sleep can promote memory formation and consolidation.
Press Release: HKUMed researchers uncover key genetic clue in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
Jan 24, 2024
An interdisciplinary research team led by Dr Song You-qiang, School of Biomedical Sciences, HKUMed and others, has achieved a global breakthrough by identifying a common underlying cause of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS), the most common form of spinal deformity, which affects millions of adolescents worldwide. The team discovered that variations in the SLC6A9 gene may cause idiopathic scoliosis, resulting in dysfunction of synaptic neurotransmission and central pattern generators (CPGs).