HONG KONG, 14 October 2026 – The School of Biomedical Sciences, the LKS Faculty of Medicine, the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed SBMS) and E-SENSE Innovation & Technology Limited (E-SENSE), a Hong Kong-based leader in multimodal biomedical imaging and digital health platforms, today announced a strategic partnership to foster cutting-edge research, industry collaboration, and talent cultivation in healthcare technology.

For E-SENSE, this alliance marks a pivotal expansion into the wellness and preventive care space. By bridging advanced academic research with scalable digital health platforms, E-SENSE is extending its AI-powered imaging technology beyond clinical diagnostics into everyday wellness centers, community hubs, and home settings.

This partnership will create a pipeline of industry-ready talent through student internships, enabling HKUMed SBMS students to work directly with E-SENSE’s innovative technologies. It also aims to accelerate the development of new device features, data analysis pipelines, and user-friendly wellness experiences that can be deployed across in and outside of the clinic. By integrating academic expertise with industry-driven innovation, both organizations aim to develop practical health and wellness solutions that address regional healthcare gaps, promote proactive lifestyle management, and support the growth of the biomedical and healthtech sectors.

A Momentous Occasion

The MoU signing ceremony was held at the HKUMed campus, attended by senior representatives from both organisations alongside HKUMed SBMS students. Representing HKUMed was Professor Joshua Ho Wing-kei, Assistant Dean (Innovation & Technology Transfer), HKUMed, and Co-Director of the Master of Biomedical Innovation (MBioInno) Programme, School of Biomedical Sciences. From E-SENSE Innovation & Technology Limited, the ceremony was graced by Dr Russell Chan, Co-founder and CEO, and Mr Jimmy Lui, Co-founder and CFO.

Dr Russell Chan, Co-founder and CEO, stated, ‘Our mission is to revolutionize organ health and personal wellness management through scalable, AI-driven imaging solutions. Partnering with HKUMed SBMS accelerates our research and helps us bring impactful, accessible, and preventive health technologies to a broader audience. This collaboration not only strengthens our commercial and innovation pipeline as we step into the wellness space, but also ensures that future healthcare leaders are trained with real-world, industry-ready experience.’

Professor Joshua Ho Wing-kei added: ‘This partnership positions us at the forefront of biomedical innovation, enabling us to develop AI-powered health solutions that can transform primary care and everyday wellness.’

About the School of Biomedical Sciences, HKUMed

Founded in 2015, the School of Biomedical Sciences (SBMS) builds on a more than a century-long legacy in advancing modern medicine at the oldest academic institution in Hong Kong – the LKS Faculty of Medicine of the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed). As the largest pre-clinical School at HKUMed, we draw on the Faculty’s heritage to advance fundamental understanding of life and translate discoveries to improve human health. HKUMed SBMS hosts Hong Kong’s first Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences programme, which provides four academic majors: biomedical research, bioinformatics, clinical sciences, and health technology. In 2026, HKUMed SBMS launched Hong Kong’s only Master of Biomedical Innovation (MBioInno) programme, which aims to train a pool of local talents who can turn pioneering biotechnology and AI digital health technology into innovative new health products and services through technology transfers and entrepreneurship.  

About E-SENSE Innovation & Technology Limited

Founded in Hong Kong, E-SENSE is a pioneering MedTech company specializing in scalable, AI-powered biomedical imaging and digital health platforms. By expanding into the proactive wellness sector, its flagship multi-organ imaging system integrates advanced machine learning with healthcare workflows and wellness pathways. These features facilitate the delivery of accessible, high-quality preventive screening and continuous monitoring across medical and wellness centers, as well as community and home settings. E-SENSE partners with leading academic institutions, healthcare providers, wellness platforms, and industry stakeholders to accelerate translational research and bring impactful health and preventive technologies to market. Learn more at https://www.esense-inno.tech/.

Media enquiries

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E-SENSE Innovation & Technology Limited: info@esense-inno.tech