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CityUHK develops advanced sperm selection system with mainland research teams for a breakthrough in assisted reproduction
6 August 2024
A research team led by Professor Michael Yang Mengsu collaborated with mainland cross-institutional and cross-disciplinary teams to develop a single-cell screening/selection system (BLASTO-chip), which is based on microfluidic droplet technology and transformable hydrogel material. The system can achieve automatic high-throughput, label-free selection of sperm, bringing hope to patients with asthenozoospermia, an infertility condition in which a man produces sperm with low motility.
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Inducing Immunogenic Cancer Cell Death through Novel Photodynamic Therapy
25 July 2024
Cancer treatment has long been a challenging field, with researchers continuously seeking innovative methods to enhance therapeutic outcomes. Recently, a significant breakthrough has been made by a multidisciplinary team led by Professors Gigi P.-C. Lo and Kwan T. Chow from the Department of Biomedical Sciences at City University of Hong Kong. Their pioneering research, titled “Inducing Immunogenic Cancer Cell Death through Oxygen-Economized Photodynamic Therapy with Nitric Oxide-Releasing Photosensitizers,” has been published in Angewandte Chemie International Edition (with Impact Factor of 16.6; 2022 Journal Citation Reports, Clarivate, 2023).
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Quantifying the Deadly Impact of Air Pollutants: New Research Underscores Need for Coordinated Pollution Control
3 July 2024
A pivotal study published in the Journal of Hazardous Materials has unveiled significant insights into the individual contributions of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), and ozone (O3) to the risk of non-accidental, cardiovascular, and cancer mortality. This pioneering research sponsored by Hong Kong Research Grant Council (RGC)- General Research Fund (GRF) not only clarifies the relative dangers of these pollutants but also underlines the urgency for a coordinated approach to air quality management.
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BMS Research Gala 2024
2 July 2024
BMS Research Gala 2024, held on 21 June 2024, was a resounding success, bringing together close to 200 participants from the faculty, research community, PhD students, and industry professionals. The event served as a dynamic platform for showcasing the exceptional research being conducted in the field of biomedical sciences.
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JCC Commencement 2024 – Celebrating Excellence in Academics and Research
19 June 2024
On 12 June 2024, the JCC Commencement ceremony proudly recognised the remarkable achievements of our graduating class. It was a day of great pride as we honored the hard work and dedication of our graduating students. But the celebrations did not stop there. We were also delighted to present the prestigious Outstanding Research Award to Prof. Xin Deng, in recognition of his groundbreaking contributions to the field.
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CityUHK and Sun Yat-sen University sign cooperation agreements to establish partnerships in digital medicine and law
24 May 2024
CityUHK and Sun Yat-sen University signed two cooperation agreements to establish partnerships in areas such as digital medicine and law to foster talent nurturing and exchange...
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Professor YIN Huiyong’s team has made a significant breakthrough in understanding a mechanism linking hyperuricemia to hypertriglyceridemia
4 June 2024
Hyperuricemia (HUA) is diagnosed when the levels of urate in the blood exceed 420 µM, the saturated concentration of urate. In mainland China, the prevalence of hyperuricemia exceeds 17.7% in the adult population, affecting over 185 million individuals. HUA has become the fourth most common chronic metabolic condition in China, following hyperlipidemia, hyperglycemia, and hypertension. Hyperuricemia not only triggers gout but also increases the risk of various metabolic diseases, including obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, hypertension, and kidney disease. Among the 25 million gout patients in China, more than half exhibit abnormal blood lipid levels. Although preliminary analysis suggests that hypertriglyceridemia may be a causal factor for HUA, the underlying mechanism has remained elusive.
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Professor Michael YANG’s research excels with funding from the RAISe+ Scheme
29 May 2024
A research project of Prof. Michael Yang, among with other four projects, was granted funds from the HKSAR Government’s Research, Academic, and Industry Sectors One-plus Scheme (RAISe+ Scheme). This demonstrates our commitment to promoting excellence in high-quality research and innovation, driving the transformation of the University’s world-class scientific research into applications, thereby creating commercial and social value.
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Professor Huang Yu wins Peter Harris Distinguished Scientist Award
20 May 2024
We are delighted to announce that Professor Yu Huang has been honoured with the Peter Harris Distinguished Scientist Award by the International Heart Research Society (ISHR). Professor Huang is the first Chinese recipient of this esteemed award, which recognises his lifetime achievements and contributions to major discoveries in cardiovascular science.
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Chrom-seq identifies RNAs at chromatin marks
L. Fan, W. Sun, Y. Lyu, F. Ju, W. Sun, J. Chen, H. Ma, S. Yang, X. Zhou, N. Wu, W. Yi, E. Chen, R. Villaseñor, T. Baubec & J. Yan (2024). Chrom-seq identifies RNAs at chromatin marks. Sci. Adv., 10(31):eadn1397.
Automatic high-throughput and non-invasive selection of sperm at the biochemical level
Mu, Y., Zhou, X., Li, L., Liu, X., Wen, X., Zhang, L., Yan, B., Zhang, W., Dong, K., Hu, H., Liao, Y., Ye, Z., Deng, A., Wang, Y., Mao, Z., Yang, M. & Xiao, X. (2024). Automatic high-throughput and non-invasive selection of sperm at the biochemical level. Med, 5(6):603-621.e7.
Inducing Immunogenic Cancer Cell Death through Oxygen-Economized Photodynamic Therapy with Nitric Oxide-Releasing Photosensitizers
Xu, F., Wang, M., Dotse, E., Chow, K. T. & Lo, P. C. (2024). Inducing Immunogenic Cancer Cell Death through Oxygen-Economized Photodynamic Therapy with Nitric Oxide-Releasing Photosensitizers. Angewandte Chemie International Edition, e202404561.
The joint effect of long-term exposure to multiple air pollutants on non-accidental and cause-specific mortality: A longitudinal cohort study
Wei, X., Ho, K. F., Yu, T., Lin, C., Chang, L.-y., Chen, D., Tam, T., Huang, B., Lau, K. H. A. & Lao, X. Q.* (2024). The joint effect of long-term exposure to multiple air pollutants on non-accidental and cause-specific mortality: A longitudinal cohort study. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 472:134507.
Fatty acid oxidation-induced HIF-1α activation facilitates hepatic urate synthesis through upregulating NT5C2 and XDH
Liang, N., Yuan, X., Zhang, L., Shen, X., Zhong, S., Li, L., Li, R., Xu, X., Chen, X., Yin, C., Guo, S., Ge, J., Zhu, M., Tao, Y., Chen, S., Qian, Y., Dalbeth, N., Merriman, T. R., Terkeltaub, R., Li, C.*, Xia, Q.* & Yin, H.* (2024). Fatty acid oxidation-induced HIF-1α activation facilitates hepatic urate synthesis through upregulating NT5C2 and XDH. Life Metabolism, loae018.
Liquid Metal-Enhanced Highly Adhesive Electrodes for Multifunctional Epidermal Bioelectronics
Cao, C., Hou, C., Wang, X., Lv, D., Ai, L., Feng, Y., Chen, P., Wang, X., He, M.* & Yao, X.* (2024). Liquid Metal-Enhanced Highly Adhesive Electrodes for Multifunctional Epidermal Bioelectronics. Advanced Functional Materials, 24036712403671.
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Quantifying the Deadly Impact of Air Pollutants
New Research Underscores Need for Coordinated Pollution Control
Breakthrough in understanding a mechanism linking hyperuricemia to hypertriglyceridemia
Fatty acid oxidation induces hepatic urate synthesis and HUA.
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