Sep 2013 Vol. 3, No. 3
MAJOR PAST EVENTS

SBS Research Day 2013 cum Neuroscience Symposium 2013
A group photo of our School members and guests joining the SBS Research Day 2013
Officiated by Prof. Francis K.L. Chan, Dean of Medicine and Prof. Chan Wai-yee, Director of SBS, the fourth "SBS Research Day" in conjunction with the "Neuroscience Symposium 2013" were successfully held on 6 and 7 June 2013.
2013 Gordon Research Conference on Germinal Stem Cell Biology
Group photo of Prof. Chan Wai-yee (first row, 7th from left), Director of School of Biomedical Sciences cum Chair, 2013 Gordon Research Conference on Germinal Stem Cell Biology, taken with all the speakers and participants during the Conference

The Gordon Research Conference (GRC) on Germinal Stem Cell Biology was successfully held at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) from 14 to 19 July 2013. Prof. Chan Wai-yee, Director of School of Biomedical Sciences (SBS), served as the Chair of the Conference, while Prof. Lee Tin-lap, Associate Professor of SBS, and Dr. Gu Shen, a graduate of SBS, served as a speaker and special session presenter of the event respectively.

PEF Experience Sharing: Bridging Innovation and Commercialization – Journey to BioPharma Asia 2013
Prof. Christopher H.K. Cheng, Prof. Mary W.Y. Waye, Prof. David C.C. Wan and Prof. Chen Yangchao of our School, who had participated in the BioPharma Asia Convention 2013 in Singapore in March 2013, were invited to join the "Professional Enhancement Fund Experience Sharing Seminar: Bridging Innovation and Commericalization – Journey to BioPharma Asia 2013" as arranged by the Knowledge Transfer Office (KTO) on 14 May 2013. 
SBS Summer Research Internship Programme 2013
Group photo of supervisors and participating students
In order to provide medical students with more opportunities for exposure to real research environment, our School continued to offer the Summer Research Internship Programme between June and July 2013.
CU Medical Alumni Homecoming Day
Medical alumni tour the core laboratories at the Lo Kwee-Seong Integrated Biomedical Sciences Building
The CU Medical Alumni Homecoming Day was held successfully on 11 May 2013. 
Energy Saving Talk
Prof. Fung Kwok-Pui (standing), Co-convener of the User Committee on General Management of Lo Kwee-Seong Integrated Biomedical Sciences Building, gives an opening remark at the energy saving talk
In support of the University's 2013 Energy Conservation Plan, Mr. Jor J.C. Fan and Mr. Godwin K.W. Lai of the Estates Management Office (EMO) were invited to give an energy-saving talk on 14 May 2013 at the Lo Kwee-Seong Integrated Biomedical Sciences Building. The talk aimed to share with our School members some tips on energy saving and to recommend some energy-saving measures for implementation within our School. 
AWARDS AND HONOURS

The National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) Grants 2013 obtained by School members
Four of our School members have been awarded the "National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) grants 2013", which grossed a total of RMB2.47million (approximately HKD3.12million).
Appointment of Prof. Chan Wai-yee as the Shaw Prize Council Member
Prof. Chan Wai-Yee

Prof. Chan Wai-yee, Director of School of Biomedical Sciences, has recently been appointed as a member of the Shaw Prize Council for a period of two years as from 01 May 2013. 

Appointment of Prof. Christopher H.K. Cheng as a member of the Expert Group under the Genetically Modified Organisms (Control of Release) Ordinance
Prof. Christopher H.K. Cheng
Prof. Christopher H.K. Cheng has recently been appointed by the Secretary for the Environment as a member of the Expert Group under the Genetically Modified Organisms (Control of Release) Ordinance for a period of two years with effect from 20 June 2013.
Prof. Yung Wing-ho being awarded the Research Excellence Award 2012-2013
Prof. Yung Wing-ho
Prof. Yung Wing-ho, Chief of the Neuro-degeneration, -development and Repair Thematic Program of our School, has recently been awarded the "Research Excellence Award 2012-2013" by The Chinese University of Hong Kong.
Prof. Simon C.L. Au received the Vice-Chancellor's Exemplary Teaching Award 2012, CUHK
Prof. Simon C.L. Au
Prof. Simon C.L. Au, who is our Senior Lecturer and the Head of the Teaching and Learning Unit of the School, has been selected for the "Vice-Chancellor's Exemplary Teaching Award 2012" of The Chinese University of Hong Kong.
Prof. Kwan Yiu-wa being appointed as Guest Professor at National Engineering Research Center for the Development of New Drugs, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, China
Prof. Kwan Yiu-wa
Prof. Kwan Yiu-wa has recently been appointed as Guest Professor at National Engineering Research Center for the Development of New Drugs, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, China with effect from 29 May 2013 for a period of three years. The appointment showcases Prof. Kwan's outstanding contributions in the field of drug research and development.  
Dr. Guo Jing-hui being awarded the Postgraduate Research Output Award 2012
Dr. Guo Jing-hui, a Ph.D. graduate of SBS in 2012-2013, has been awarded the "Postgraduate Research Output Award 2012" by The Chinese University of Hong Kong.
Ms. Sophie S.S. Liu being awarded the Professor Charles K. Kao Student Creativity Award 2013 Merit Prize
Ms. Sophie S.S. Liu, Year 2 Ph.D. student has recently won the Merit Prize of the Professor Charles K. Kao Student Creativity Award 2013 (Postgraduate Individual Entry) for her project "Investigation of Effect of Protein Kinase A on Multipotency of Bone Marrow Stromal Cells in Adult Skeleton with the Help of a Three-Dimensional-Gel Cell Culture System". The Prize Presentation Ceremony was held on 27 May 2013.
ACADEMIC LINKS

Visit of Srinakharinwirot University, Thailand
Prof. Chan Wai-yee (4th from right) and Prof. Woody W.Y. Chan (4th from left) with the Srinakharinwirot University delegation
The School of Biomedical Sciences received a delegation of 8 persons from the Srinakharinwirot University, Thailand on 3 May 2013. 
Delegation Visits to Jinan University
Group photo of CUHK and Jinan University representatives, including Prof. Fok Tai-fai (3rd from left; front row), Prof. Chan Wai-yee (2nd from left; front row) and Prof. Wan Chao (3rd from left, back row)
A delegation comprised of Prof. Chan Wai-yee, Prof. Chan Hsiao-chang, Prof. Kenneth K.H. Lee, Prof. Wan Chao from the School of Biomedical Sciences and Ms. Samantha L.K. Wong from the Office of Academic Links (China) visited Jinan University (JU), China on 7 May 2013. 
Delegation Visit of Rotterdam Erasmus Medical Center, the Netherlands
Group photo taken during the visit: Prof.dr.ir Antonius Van der Steen (3rd from left), Prof. Anthony T.C. Chan (1st from left) and Prof. Chan Wai-yee (1st from right)
A delegation led by Prof.dr.ir Antonius van der Steen, Head of Biomedical Engineering, the Rotterdam Erasmus Medical Center (Erasmus MC) of the Netherlands, visited our School on 8 May 2013.
Delegation Visit of Yunnan Province, China
Prof. Chan Wai-ee (front right) guided Mr. Li Jiheng (front left) and the delegation to tour our major facilities
A delegation led by Mr. Li Jiheng, the Governor of Yunnan Province, visited The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) on 8 May 2013.
Follow-up Delegation Visit of University of Southampton, United Kingdom
Group photo of members of our Stem Cell and Regeneration Program and the University of Southampton delegation
Further to the previous visit on 26 April 2013, a 5-member delegation from the University of Southampton, United Kingdom paid a follow-up visit to the School of Biomedical Sciences on 3 and 4 June 2013.
Signing of the MOU on establishing the CUHK – SDU Joint Laboratory on Reproductive Genetics
(From left) Prof. Chen Zijiang, Prof. Chan Wai-yee and Prof. Ma Jin-loong
Following the previous mutual visits, Prof. Chan Wai-yee, Director of the School of Biomedical Sciences and Prof. Ma Jin-loong, Head of Shandong Reproductive Hospital, Shandong University signed a Memorandum of Understanding on establishing The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)-Shandong University (SDU) Joint Laboratory on Reproductive Genetics on 9 June 2013.
Delegation Visit of University of Sussex, United Kingdom
(From left) Prof. Fung Kwok-pui, Prof. Kenneth K.H. Lee, Mr. Marcus Williams, Dr. Mike Titheradge, Prof. Chan Wai-yee, Prof. Woody W.Y. Chan and Prof. Cho Chi-hin
Mr. Marcus Williams, Director of Student Recruitment and International Affairs, and Dr. Mike Titheradge, Senior Lecturer in Biochemistry, School of Life Sciences, University of Sussex, United Kingdom, visited the School of Biomedical Sciences on 25 June 2013.
Visit of University of Adelaide, Australia
Prof. Chan Wai-yee (middle) and Prof. Stephen K.W. Tsui (left) meet with Prof. David Adelson (right)
Prof. David Adelson, Head of the School of Molecular and Biomedical Science from the University of Adelaide, Australia, visited the School of Biomedical Sciences (SBS) on 25 June 2013.
Visit of Scottish Delegation
Group photo of CUHK representatives and Scottish delegation
Coordinated by the Office of Academic Links, a Scottish delegation visited The Chinese University of Hong Kong on 27 June 2013. 
Participation in the Postgraduate Research Day organized by the Kunming Institute of Zoology
Group photo for all the participants of the Postgraduate Research Day
Upon the invitation of the Kunming Institute of Zoology (KIZ), Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Prof. Chan Wai-yee, Director of School of Biomedical Sciences (SBS), led a delegation comprising Prof. Woody W.Y. Chan, Associate Director (Graduate Education), Prof. Michael S.C. Tam, Adjunct Professor and 10 postgraduate students of our School to join the Postgraduate Research Day organized by the KIZ's Key Laboratory of Animal Models and Human Disease Mechanisms (AMHD), CAS from 7 to 10 August 2013.
ANNOUNCEMENTS

Retirement and Reappointment of Teaching Staff Member
Following the official retirement on 31 July 2013, Prof. Ken W.K. Liu has been re-appointed as Adjunct Professor of School of Biomedical Sciences for a period of one year effective from 1 August 2013.
UPCOMING EVENTS

Postgraduate Research Day 2013

The SBS Postgraduate Research Day 2013 will be held from 7 to 8 November 2013 at Lo Kwee-Seong Integrated Biomedical Sciences Building.

3rd CUHK International Symposium on Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine
Following the success of the 1st (2011) and 2nd Symposium (2012),  the 3rd CUHK International Symposium on Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine (SCRM) will be held from 11 to 12 November 2013 at The Postgraduate Education Centre, Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin.
The First Director's Cup - Badminton Tournament of SBS
The First Director's Cup – Badminton Tournament of SBS will be held on 5 October 2013 at New Asia College Gymnasium.

MAJOR PAST EVENTS

SBS Research Day 2013 cum Neuroscience Symposium 2013
2013 Gordon Research Conference on Germinal Stem Cell Biology
PEF Experience Sharing: Bridging Innovation and Commercialization – Journey to BioPharma Asia 2013
SBS Summer Research Internship Programme 2013
CU Medical Alumni Homecoming Day
Energy Saving Talk
AWARDS AND HONOURS

The National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) Grants 2013 obtained by School members
Appointment of Prof. Chan Wai-yee as the Shaw Prize Council Member
Appointment of Prof. Christopher H.K. Cheng as a member of the Expert Group under the Genetically Modified Organisms (Control of Release) Ordinance
Prof. Yung Wing-ho being awarded the Research Excellence Award 2012-2013
Prof. Simon C.L. Au received the Vice-Chancellor's Exemplary Teaching Award 2012, CUHK
Prof. Kwan Yiu-wa being appointed as Guest Professor at National Engineering Research Center for the Development of New Drugs, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, China
Dr. Guo Jing-hui being awarded the Postgraduate Research Output Award 2012
Ms. Sophie S.S. Liu being awarded the Professor Charles K. Kao Student Creativity Award 2013 Merit Prize
ACADEMIC LINKS

Visit of Srinakharinwirot University, Thailand
Delegation Visits to Jinan University
Delegation Visit of Rotterdam Erasmus Medical Center, the Netherlands
Delegation Visit of Yunnan Province, China
Follow-up Delegation Visit of University of Southampton, United Kingdom
Signing of the MOU on establishing the CUHK – SDU Joint Laboratory on Reproductive Genetics
Delegation Visit of University of Sussex, United Kingdom
Visit of University of Adelaide, Australia
Visit of Scottish Delegation
Participation in the Postgraduate Research Day organized by the Kunming Institute of Zoology
ANNOUNCEMENTS

Retirement and Reappointment of Teaching Staff Member
UPCOMING EVENTS

Postgraduate Research Day 2013
3rd CUHK International Symposium on Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine
The First Director's Cup - Badminton Tournament of SBS

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