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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
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!
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
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
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
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
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
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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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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BMS Research
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Coronavirus Hijacks Host Immunity via PIM1
Key Findings Open Path to Broad-Spectrum Antivirals
Stress Granules and Liver Cancer Drug Resistance
Insights on Metabolic Reprogramming Shared on Nature Cancer
Innovative Bio-Detection for Early Cancer Diagnosis
Next-gen Platform for Screening & Monitoring
Engineered Probiotics Shield Against Heart Stroke
New Research Breakthrough
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