Signing Ceremony for MOU on ASIA-International Biomedical Science Consortium

Further to the previous visits in February and May 2012, a group of delegates from Khon Kaen University, Thailand paid a follow-up visit to the School of Biomedical Sciences on 13 September 2012.  Prof. Chan Wai-Yee, School Director and Prof. C.H. Cho, Associate Director (Research) met with the delegates to have further discussion on actualizing the planned academic exchange and research collaboration between the two parties.

During the visit, Prof. Chan signed on behalf of the School a Memorandum of Understanding with several universities and research institutes from Southeast Asia (including Malaysia, Philippine, Thailand, Vietnam) for becoming a member of the "ASIA-International Biomedical Science Consortium". Apart from promoting academic exchange and cooperation among students and faculty members, participating institutions will take turn to host international biomedical research conferences biennially under the framework of the Consortium.

Prof. Chan Wai-Yee (left) signed the Memorandum of Understanding to become a member of the ASIA-International Biomedical Science Consortium on behalf of the School

Our School members including Prof. Chan Wai-Yee (5th from left), Prof. C.H. Cho (5th from right), Prof. John A. Rudd (1st from left), Prof. Kenneth K.H. Lee (2nd from left) with Khon Kean University delegates

Delegates from Khon Kaen University visit the core laboratories of the School

Delegates from Khon Kaen University visit the core laboratories of the School


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MAJOR PAST EVENTS

School of Biomedical Sciences Postgraduate Research Days 2012
Joint Symposium on Clinical Genetics & Prenatal Diagnosis
2nd CUHK International Symposium on Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine
Visit of UGC Chairman and Secretary-General
Sharing Seminar on "From Innovation to the Market: Commercialization Opportunities and Strategies"
Orientation Day for Undergraduate Admissions
SBS Christmas Party 2012
SBS Annual Report 2011-2012
Animal Handling Course for SBS RPg Students
Visit from Japanese International School (JIS)
Visit from Independent Schools Foundation Academy
AWARDS AND HONOURS

The RGC Collaborative Research Fund 2012/13 obtained by School member
The NSFC/RGC Joint Research Scheme 2012/13
Li Qian, PhD Student being awarded the Hong Kong Association of University Women Annual Scholarship 2011-2012
ACADEMIC LINKS

Invited Visit to Shandong University and Return Delegation Visit from Shandong University
The Third Military Medical University and CUHK School of Biomedical Science Joint Symposium on Cancer & the 5th International Forum on Cancer Research and Drug Discovery
Signing Ceremony for MOU on ASIA-International Biomedical Science Consortium
The 3rd Annual Conference on Chinese Stem Cell Research and the 5th Guangzhou International Conference on Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine
Visit of the President of Chinese Academy of Sciences
The 1st Symposium on Non-Human Primate Model
OUR PEOPLE

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Symposium on "Biomedical Research across the Continents – Insights and Innovation"

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