Professor Sun Dong and Professor Anderson Ho-cheung Shum
The Advanced Biomedical Instrumentation Centre (ABIC) at the University of Hong Kong (HKU) hosted the International Symposium on Biomedical Research Translation on June 7 (Friday).
As one of HKU's nine InnoHK research laboratories, ABIC focuses on translating advanced biomedical instrumentation research into practical medical solutions that benefit human health.
The symposium brought together experts from leading global institutions, including Yale, Harvard, UC Berkeley, and the University of Cambridge, along with distinguished scholars from Hong Kong and industrial stakeholders, to delve in-depth the research and development and commercialisation of medical innovations.
Professor Sun Dong, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry of the Hong Kong SAR Government, was the keynote speaker for the symposium. Professor Sun emphasised that Hong Kong has strong research and development capabilities and attracts top-tier researchers from around the world. These strengths have earned global recognition. The government will continue to commit in advancing innovation and technology to ensure Hong Kong maintains its leading and significant position in this field.
A diverse range of innovative topics were discussed at the symposium, providing insights into recent advances in biomedicine and technology. The topics included antimicrobial resistance and the applications of droplet microfluidics in bio-medicine, 3D bio-printing, wearable biosensors, ultrafast photonics for biomedical imaging, enhancing CAR T cell therapy, new protein science technology, and metabolic nanoscopy for studying aging and diseases. The Centre has also taken the opportunity to showcase their award-winning innovations from the 49th International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva.
Professor Anderson Ho-cheung Shum, Centre Director of ABIC and Professor in HKU's Department of Mechanical Engineering, said the symposium provided a platform for the exchange and integration of scientific discoveries with technologies that can improve human health.
"Through the ongoing exchange of ideas and expertise that we can drive advancements in biomedical research and translate our discoveries into tangible improvements in healthcare. By working together across borders and disciplines, we can tackle pressing challenges and make lasting impact on biomedical area." Professor Shum said.
