What’s On

24
JUN 2025

(TUE)

Seminar
The Remarkable Developmental Origins and Molecular Features of Testicular Germ Cell Tumors
11:00 AM – 12:00 NOON
P4703, 4/F,
Yeung Kin Man Academic Building
Prof. Robert S. Weiss,
Cornell University,
USA
13
JUN 2025

(FRI)

Seminar
Deep Human Bone Imaging and Learning Reveals a Composite Osteo-Sinusoidal Niche for Mesenchymal Stromal Cells
11:00 AM – 12:00 NOON
P4701, 4/F,
Yeung Kin Man Academic Building
Dr Nelson T. L. Chu,
University of Gothenburg,
Sweden
Workshop
Workshop on Genome Editing Tool Developments and Clinical Applications
3 April 2025 (Thursday)
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Inno2 – Multi-Function Room 2, 2/F, Building 17W, Phase 3, HKSTP, 17 Science Park West Avenue, Shatin, N.T.

An Introduction to Undergraduate Programmes in Department of Biomedical Sciences (JS1805, JS1806, JS1807)

10:30 AM – 11:15 AM

YEUNG LT-18

Becoming a Biomedical Scientist – Exploring our Clinical Laboratories and Research Facilities (JS1805, JS1806, JS1807)

11:30 AM – 12:15 PM

Gather at Purple Zone, 4/F, YEUNG

An Introduction to Undergraduate Programmes in Department of Biomedical Sciences (JS1805, JS1806, JS1807)

14:30 PM – 15:15 PM

YEUNG LT-18

Becoming a Biomedical Scientist – Exploring our Clinical Laboratories and Research Facilities (JS1805, JS1806, JS1807)

15:30 PM – 16:15 PM

Gather at Purple Zone, 4/F, YEUNG

Workshop on Genome Editing Tool Developments and Clinical Applications
Last update: 28 March 2025
Summer Camp
Biological Sciences Summer Camp 2025
21–23 July 2025
CityUHK Campus

An Introduction to Undergraduate Programmes in Department of Biomedical Sciences (JS1805, JS1806, JS1807)

10:30 AM – 11:15 AM

YEUNG LT-18

Becoming a Biomedical Scientist – Exploring our Clinical Laboratories and Research Facilities (JS1805, JS1806, JS1807)

11:30 AM – 12:15 PM

Gather at Purple Zone, 4/F, YEUNG

An Introduction to Undergraduate Programmes in Department of Biomedical Sciences (JS1805, JS1806, JS1807)

14:30 PM – 15:15 PM

YEUNG LT-18

Becoming a Biomedical Scientist – Exploring our Clinical Laboratories and Research Facilities (JS1805, JS1806, JS1807)

15:30 PM – 16:15 PM

Gather at Purple Zone, 4/F, YEUNG

Joint Research Gala 2025 a Resounding Success!
Joint Research Gala 2025 a Resounding Success!

16 July 2025

The Joint Research Gala 2025, co-organised by CityUHK BMS and SYSU BME, was held on 4–5 July 2025 on SYSU Shenzhen Campus, marked another successful chapter in academic collaboration.

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Researchers from CityUHK and HKBU Uncover Novel Mechanism of Coronavirus Immune Evasion in Advanced Science 科學家揭示冠狀病毒逃逸免疫新機制 PIM1 激酶成抗病毒治療新靶點
Researchers from CityUHK and HKBU Uncover Novel Mechanism of Coronavirus Immune Evasion in Advanced Science

14 July 2025

CityUHK and HKBU researchers uncover a novel immune evasion mechanism used by coronaviruses and identify PIM1 as a promising antiviral target in a study published in Advanced Science.

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BMS’ Outstanding Success in GRF 2025/2026
BMS’ Outstanding Success in GRF 2025/2026

8 July 2025

We are pleased to share the excellent outcome of RGC’s GRF exercise for 2025/2026. Continuing our strong track record in research, BMS has secured eight GRF grants, with total funding close to HK$10 million.

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Prof. Zongli Zheng’s Genome Editing “DNA Surgery” Project Receives RAISe+ Scheme Funding
Prof. Zongli Zheng’s Genome Editing “DNA Surgery” Project Receives RAISe+ Scheme Funding

25 June 2025

Prof. Zheng leads a project titled “In Vivo Somatic Human Genome Editing for Genetic Diseases: Translating Novel Genome Editing and Engineered Delivery Vectors into Clinical Trials”. This project is dedicated to developing a revolutionary genome editing medicine, taking a “DNA surgery” approach to fundamentally fix defective genes.

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NATURE CANCER invites Prof. Huiyong Yin and Dr Shanshan Zhong to publish “News & Views” on Stress Granules in Liver Cancer
NATURE CANCER invites Prof. Huiyong Yin and Dr Shanshan Zhong to publish “News & Views” on Stress Granules in Liver Cancer

25 June 2025

The YIN Lab was invited by the prestigious journal Nature Cancer to publish a “News & Views” article on the role of stress granules in metabolic reprogramming and drug resistance in liver cancer.

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CityUHK biomedical scholar elected prestigious Foreign Member of Academia Europaea
CityUHK biomedical scholar elected prestigious Foreign Member of Academia Europaea

4 June 2025

Prof. Huang Yu has been elected as a Foreign Member of Academia Europaea this year for his distinguished research achievements.

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Pro­grammes

Explore our range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes – with the high calibre of teaching, cutting-edge facilities and practical experiences – that best equip graudates for furture careers in healthcare, pharmaceutical, biotech and biomedical-related industries.

Recent
Research
Papers

Browse through some of our latest journal entries featuring extensive research carried out by our faculty, researchers and students.
PIM1 Attenuates Innate Immunity to Foster Coronavirus Replication through Ubiquitin Ligase β-TrCP-Mediated IFNAR1 Degradation

Q. Wan, L. Zhu, C. Chen, L. Zhong, H. Leung, W. Li, C. Xu, X. Yao, H. Hu, M. Wu, Y. Hou, H. Chu, Y. Wang, S. Chen, M. Pan*, Z. Cai*, M. He* (2025). PIM1 Attenuates Innate Immunity to Foster Coronavirus Replication through Ubiquitin Ligase β-TrCP-Mediated IFNAR1 Degradation. Advanced Science, e03487.

Stress granules shape metabolic reprogramming and drug resistance

S. Zhong, H. Yin* (2025). Stress granules shape metabolic reprogramming and drug resistance. Nature Cancer, News & Views - Cancer Metabolism.

Endothelial Krüppel-like factor 2/4: Regulation and function in cardiovascular diseases

J. Gao, H. Pan, X. Guo, Y. Huang*, J.-Y. Luo* (2025). Endothelial Krüppel-like factor 2/4: Regulation and function in cardiovascular diseases. Cellular Signalling, 130:111699.

Colchicine Inhibits Smooth Muscle Cell Phenotypic Switch and Aortic Dissection in Mice—Brief Report

H. Jiang, Y. Zhao, M. Jin, Z. Zhang, L. Wang, X. Cheng, Y. Huang, Z. Liu, J. Weng, S. Xu (2025). Colchicine Inhibits Smooth Muscle Cell Phenotypic Switch and Aortic Dissection in Mice—Brief Report. Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology, 45(6):979-984.

Development of a systematic humor pedagogical framework to enhance student learning outcomes across different disciplines in Hong Kong

C. S. B. Ngai, R. G. Singh, Y. Huang, J. W. Y. Ho, M. L. Khong, E. Chan, T. C. K. Lau, H. Y. E. Chan, W. T. Wong, M. S. M. Law, A. C. Koon* (2025). Development of a systematic humor pedagogical framework to enhance student learning outcomes across different disciplines in Hong Kong. International Journal of Educational Research Open, 8:100438.

Decoding RNA–Protein Interactions: Methodological Advances and Emerging Challenges

W. Yi, J. Yan (2025). Decoding RNA–Protein Interactions: Methodological Advances and Emerging Challenges. Advanced Genetics, 2500011.

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