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Prof. XIE Xiaoliang, an academician of both the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the US National Academy of Sciences, the Director of the Changping National Laboratory and the Lee Shau Kee Chair Professor at Peking University, delivered a special lecture titled "Genome-wide single-cell and single-molecule footprinting of transcription factors with deaminase” on 8 July. The event brought together nearly 100 experts and scholars from CityUHK for an engaging exchange of insights.

During his lecture, Prof. Xie shared groundbreaking advancements from his team in single-cell genomics. Their innovative "single-cell whole genome amplification methods" have enabled high-precision prevention and interception of genetic diseases, benefiting over 9,000 families. Additionally, the team developed a broad-spectrum neutralizing antibody targeting all COVID-19 variants, offering hope in combating the pandemic.

During his lecture, Prof. Xie shared groundbreaking advancements from his team in single-cell genomics. Their innovative "single-cell whole genome amplification methods" have enabled high-precision prevention and interception of genetic diseases, benefiting over 9,000 families. Additionally, the team developed a broad-spectrum neutralizing antibody targeting all COVID-19 variants, offering hope in combating the pandemic.

Meanwhile, Prof. Xie discussed potential collaborations in research, talent exchange, and commercialization with Vice-President (Innovation & Enterprise) Prof. YANG Mengsuo and professors from the Institute of Digital Medicine, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Department of Biomedical Sciences, and School of Public Health. These discussions highlight the promising opportunities for joint efforts between academia and industry.