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18 May 2023

BMS Research Gala 2023

The BMS Research Gala is an annual event to promote scientific exchanges, collaboration and research culture for the Department. It offers a great opportunity for faculty members, staff and students to interact face-to-face, to share and discuss their research interests, and to explore possible collaboration.
BMS faculty, research staff and students joined the fifth BMS Research Gala 2023 together.
BMS faculty, research staff and students joined the fifth BMS Research Gala 2023 together.

On 9 May 2023, the 5th BMS Research Gala took place with great success. The event brought together close to 200 participants, including faculty, researchers, PhD students, and industry professionals from our sponsor companies.

The event featured a variety of presentations, including 97 poster presentations and 13 oral presentations, covering a wide range of research topics in the field of biomedical sciences. The research presented was of very high quality, showcasing cutting-edge technologies and innovative approaches to solving some of the most pressing challenges in the field.

In addition to the presentations, the event also featured exhibitions from 11 prominent company sponsors. These sponsors showcased their latest products and services in the field of biomedical sciences, providing attendees with valuable insights into the latest industry developments.

The BMS Research Gala was a great opportunity for researchers, students and industry professionals to network and exchange ideas, and to learn about the latest advances in biomedical sciences. The event was a testament to the importance of collaboration and innovation in this field, and it provided a platform for researchers and industry professionals to come together and work towards a common goal.

Winners of the Best Oral and Poster Presentation Awards.
Winners of the Best Oral and Poster Presentation Awards.

We are happy to announce that 13 Best Oral Presentation Awards and 10 Best Poster Presentation Awards were given to research students and staff. Congratulations to all the following awardees!

Best Oral Presentation Awardees
First Prize

WANG Yiran (Supervisor: Prof HE Mingliang)

Second Prize

YANG Zihan (Supervisor: Prof YANG Mengsu, Michael)
CHENG Chak Kwong, Andy (Supervisor: Prof HUANG Yu)

Third Prize

AWASTHI Pragati (Supervisor: Dr ZHANG Liang)
HE Qian (Supervisor: Dr CHAN Kei Hang Katie)
HE Qingling (Supervisor: Dr CHIN Rebecca Y M)
HU Shiman (Supervisor: Dr CHAN Kui Ming)
LIM King Hoo (Supervisor: Dr CHOW Kwan Ting)
PU Aoyang (Supervisor: Dr BAN Kiwon)
WANG Xuejiao (Supervisor: Dr YAO Xi)
YI Wenkai (Supervisor: Dr YAN Jian)
ZOU Yuling (Supervisor: Dr YUAN Hsiang-Yu Sean)
ZHANG Xuebing (Supervisor: Dr KIM Jin Young)

Best Poster Presentation Awardees
Cancer Biology & Therapy

SO Chun Yan (Supervisor: Dr CHOW Kwan Ting)
WANG Meijun (Supervisor: Dr CHOW Kwan Ting)

Genomics & Bioinformatics

SUN Yue (Supervisor: Dr DENG Xin)
DING Yiqing (Supervisor: Dr DENG Xin)

Infectious Diseases & Immunity

CAO Chunyan (Supervisor: Dr YAO Xi)
LIANG Jingbo (Supervisor: Dr YUAN Hsiang-Yu Sean)
LYU Dong (Supervisor: Dr YAO Xi)

Vascular, Metabolic & Regenerative Biology & Others

MAI Shuyi (Supervisor: Dr CHAN Lai Leo)
PU Yujie (Supervisor: Prof HUANG Yu)
HE Lei (Supervisor: Prof HUANG Yu)

Prof. HUANG Yu, Head of Department gave his opening remarks at the Gala.
Prof. HUANG Yu, Head of Department gave his opening remarks at the Gala.
Faculty, research staff and students shared knowledge and research progress through oral and poster presentations at the Gala.
Faculty, research staff and students shared knowledge and research progress through oral and poster presentations at the Gala.
Faculty, research staff and students shared knowledge and research progress through oral and poster presentations at the Gala.
Faculty, research staff and students shared knowledge and research progress through oral and poster presentations at the Gala.
Faculty, research staff and students shared knowledge and research progress through oral and poster presentations at the Gala.
Faculty, research staff and students shared knowledge and research progress through oral and poster presentations at the Gala.
Faculty, research staff and students shared knowledge and research progress through oral and poster presentations at the Gala.
Faculty, research staff and students shared knowledge and research progress through oral and poster presentations at the Gala.
11 sponsor companies showcased their products and services at the Gala.
11 sponsor companies showcased their products and services at the Gala.
11 sponsor companies showcased their products and services at the Gala.
11 sponsor companies showcased their products and services at the Gala.
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