News
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3 Aug 2022
Hong Kong Brain Bee Competition finalists visited labs of CityU Neuroscience
The Department of Neuroscience is committed to share the latest advance in brain research with the bright minds of our next generation. A laboratory visit for secondary school students was hosted by NS on 28 July 2022, during which finalists of the Hong Kong Brain Bee Competition 2022 have learned about the latest development of epilepsy research and neuronal imaging... (Find out more) -
13 Jul 2022
How an internal body clock keeps roundworms free from constipation
A team co-led by a City University of Hong Kong (CityU) neuroscientist has identified a key mechanism of a biological clock that ensures roundworms stay regular by defecating at steady intervals... (Find out more...) -
28 Jun 2022
In memory of Professor Sir Colin Blakemore
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1 Oct 2021
Graphene-electrode array for brain map remodeling of the cortical surface
A person’s cortical map is shaped by their early development and experiences. Study of such maps can help identify and treat sensory disorders. Existing techniques for brain mapping require placement of penetrating electrodes ... (Find out more...) -
19 Aug 2021
Animal experiments demonstrated the need for new cochlear implant design for localising sound directions
Cochlear implants help deaf patients in hearing, yet the current technology remains far from perfect. A research team led by scientists from CityU... (Find out more...) -
18 May 2021
CityU wins 12 awards at Inventions Geneva Evaluation Days, the highest number among all universities in Hong Kong
Researchers from CityU won the highest number of awards among all universities in Hong Kong at IGED 2021... (Find out more...) -
5 May 2021
Novel Neural Prosthetic Devices for Neurodegenerative Diseases
Dr Eddie Ma Chi-him, Associate Head and Associate Professor in the Department of Neuroscience and Director of the Laboratory Animal Research Unit (LARU) at CityU, is currently developing novel neural prosthetic devices... (Find out more...) -
3 May 2021
Discovering the Neural Mechanisms Between Chronic Pain and Cognitive Deficits
Professor Li Ying, Chair Professor in the Department of Neuroscience and Department of Biomedical Sciences, has achieved breakthroughs by unveiling the secrets of brain molecules and tissue – astrocytes and myelin... (Find out more...) -
28 Apr 2021
From Memory Formation to Treatment of Brain Disorders
How memories are formed has long been a fundamental question for neuroscientists. Studies by Professor He Jufang, Wong Chun Hong Chair Professor of Translational Neuroscience in the Department of Neuroscience... (Find out more...)
Seminar
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13 Aug 2021
Professor Ling Qin talked about the importance of collaboration between the academia and the industry in translational medicine
The Department of Neuroscience organized a seminar by inviting Professor Ling Qin, Choh-Ming Li Professor of Orthopaediatrics and Traumatology and Director of CUHK-SZ-HK Innovation Technology Institute... (Find out more...)