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HKU School of Biomedical Sciences @hkusbms.bsky.social · 12d

Enjoy feature stories about the revamped BBiomedSc programme in the academic year 2025/26, as well as the Croucher Summer Course – Precision Genome Engineering; and check out the research highlight contributed by Dr. Yan Xue!

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HKU SBMS Newsletter Issue 21

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HKU School of Biomedical Sciences @hkusbms.bsky.social · 24d

Hosted by Professor Michael Hӓusser on 24 September (Wed) at 4pm, don't miss this seminar by Dr. Akiko Hayashi-Takagi!

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HKU School of Biomedical Sciences @hkusbms.bsky.social · 26d

Join us for an exciting seminar with Dr. Yarui Diao, Associate Professor at Duke University, hosted by #SBMS Professor Michael Hӓusser, on 23 September (Tues) at 5pm!

Details: www.sbms.hku.hk/event/seminar-2025-09-23

HKU School of Biomedical Sciences @hkusbms.bsky.social · Sep 5

📢𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗦𝗘𝗣𝗧𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥 – explore groundbreaking insights into the biology of aging, evolution, and potential interventions with
@peterlidsky.bsky.social.

Join us on 29 Sept (Monday) evening by registering at hku.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

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HKU School of Biomedical Sciences @hkusbms.bsky.social · Aug 19

We had the pleasure of welcoming 49 eager secondary school students to our #HKU Biomedical Summer Academy 2025. Supported by Croucher Foundation, this engaging week-long programme allowed #SBMS researchers and experts to introduce them to the fascinating field of biomedical sciences.

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HKU School of Biomedical Sciences @hkusbms.bsky.social · Jun 19

#ISSCR2025 co-chaired by Prof Kathryn Cheah culminated in June with a panel session featuring members of the HK Spinal Muscular Atrophy community, highlighting the transformative power of patient advocacy, clinical expertise & gov't collaboration in improving treatment access.

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HKU School of Biomedical Sciences @hkusbms.bsky.social · Jun 13

Early this month an Immunology Research Mixer was held featuring keynote talks on basic-clinical collaborations, with panels on immune diseases and translational research. A great event to strengthen our community of immunology researchers and clinicians! #Immunology

HKU School of Biomedical Sciences @hkusbms.bsky.social · Jun 11

Research led by #HKUSBMS Prof Heidi Ling Guang-sheng and #PKU Professor Xue Ruidong found that fat in liver tumours can reprogramme immune cells, causing them to malfunction and driving resistance to current first-line treatments for liver cancer.

For details: www.sbms.hku.hk/news/press-r...

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ISSCR @isscr.org · May 22

Experience the latest research, groundbreaking innovations, and transformative discoveries of the year at ISSCR 2025!. Register now and be at the forefront of stem cell research and regenerative medicine 👉 www.isscr2025.org

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HKU School of Biomedical Sciences @hkusbms.bsky.social · May 27

We are delighted to have Dr. Yi-Ping Hsueh as our guest speaker for the recent #HKUSBMS RPG Symposium 2025. Dr. Hsueh discussed her Autism Research in Mouse Models while #SBMS RPG students gave excellent oral presentations and poster presentations. Thank you all for joining us🎉!

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HKU School of Biomedical Sciences @hkusbms.bsky.social · May 22

We had an inspiring presentation when Ben Becker took us along to delve deep inside our brains and visualise how they process emotions, with implications for mental health. To all 50+ participants, thank you for coming!

Host: @ralfhku.bsky.social
#KEseminar #GermanConsulateGeneralHongKong

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HKU School of Biomedical Sciences @hkusbms.bsky.social · May 7

In just 5 days, #HKU Professor Benjamin Becker will share fascinating findings about AI, our emotional states, and what goes on in our brains.

Save your spot: www.sbms.hku.hk/event/hku-sb...

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HKU School of Biomedical Sciences @hkusbms.bsky.social · Apr 30

Discover fascinating findings about AI, our emotional states, and what goes on in our brains on 12 May. Networking opportunity available following the seminar.

For details and registration: www.sbms.hku.hk/event/hku-sb...

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Ralf Jauch @ralfhku.bsky.social · Apr 25

It's been great of have @alexdemendoza.bsky.social visit and inspire us at @hkusbms.bsky.social. It looks like DNA methylation has even deeper roots in our ancestry than Sox 🤔. But it's been the evolution of the latter connecting us scientifically and we could finally meet up in person.

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HKU School of Biomedical Sciences @hkusbms.bsky.social · Apr 25

Apply by 1 May for this immersive #Croucher Summer Course to explore cutting-edge advances in #CRISPR genome engineering, gain practical expertise, and a global perspective on biomedical challenges and innovative solutions.

Details and applications: projects.croucher.org.hk/summer-cours...

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HKU School of Biomedical Sciences @hkusbms.bsky.social · Apr 16

Join us in-person on May 12 for a stimulating KE seminar by #HKU Prof Benjamin Becker on AI-inspired mind reading, brain scans and mental health, hosted by Prof Ralf Jauch @ralfhku.bsky.social. Do stay behind to network.

Register today: hku.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

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Instituto de Neurociencias CSIC-UMH @neuroalc.bsky.social · Apr 14

Today, the #IN_ResearchProgram ‘Cell Plasticity in Brain Disease and Repair’ has offered a new scientific seminar featuring a presentation by Professor Kathy Cheah from @hkusbms.bsky.social 👏👏👏
@nietoangela.bsky.social @csic.es @umh.es

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Ralf Jauch @ralfhku.bsky.social · Apr 9

It's been an honour to be invited by the Hong Kong Laureate Forum to reflect on our work on the origins of animals and stem cells:
hklaureateforum.org/en/what-tool...

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Yuanhua Huang @yuanhuahuang.bsky.social · Apr 2

Our full-day mini AI hackathon on genomic language models starts soon: 8.30am-8.30pm! With a whole team, we aim to test how gLMs work for two tasks:
1. SNP2GEX: personal variants to gene expression (unseen individuals & genes);
2. Seq2CellxTF: short regulatory to TF binding (unseen cell & TFs).

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HKU School of Biomedical Sciences @hkusbms.bsky.social · Mar 31

#𝗦𝗕𝗠𝗦 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀𝗹𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗜𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲 𝟭𝟵🔥
Enjoy feature stories about SBMS’ teaching excellence, as well as innovation and connection in the fields of rare diseases, neuroscience, and entrepreneurship.

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HKU SBMS Newsletter Issue 19

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Rio Sugimura @riosugimura.bsky.social · Mar 26

We are organizing a Symposium at Hong Kong

Regenerative Hematology & Immunology

June 10, 2025, CUHK Campus

Thanks for speakers all over the world

More detail will come

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HKU School of Biomedical Sciences @hkusbms.bsky.social · Mar 20

Three Co-Chairs of the ISSCR Program Committee discussed the upcoming #ISSCR2025 meeting in #HK on The Stem Cell Podcast, and #HKUSBMS Prof. Kathryn Cheah emphasised the importance of international participation and diversity among speakers and attendees. Take a listen.

Stem Cell Podcast @stemcellpodcast.com · Mar 19

🔔 New episode alert!

Tune in to hear Drs. Valentina Greco (@valentatormenta.bsky.social), Kathryn Cheah, and Eugenia Piddini, discuss the upcoming #ISSCR2025 meeting happening in Hong Kong!

@isscr.org

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HKU School of Biomedical Sciences @hkusbms.bsky.social · Mar 16

Our PIs are active in start-ups, spin-offs, and InnoHK centres, advancing biomedicine and bioinformatics. We drive translational research and KE activities and interdisciplinary collaborations to enhance HK's digital-tech & innovation leadership. (2/2)

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HKU School of Biomedical Sciences @hkusbms.bsky.social · Mar 16

114 years ago, on March 16, HKU was established. Each year on HKU Foundation Day, we honour its achievements. As SBMS marks its 10th anniversary, we support HKU's pursuit of excellence in Entrepreneurship, Innovation, AI Development & Intellectual Property Commercialisation. (1/2)

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Ralf Jauch @ralfhku.bsky.social · Feb 26

It's been an inspiring meeting at an emerging research focused University founded just 10 years ago with superb facilities I'm sure we will hear much more of in the future. @liang-lab.bsky.social joined me to represent @hkusbms.bsky.social.

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