17 May 2025

24 May 2025

In a momentous achievement, Dr. Zhou Liping, Research Assistant Professor at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, has been honored with a Gold Medal for the groundbreaking project "Eye-on-a-Chip Device" at the 50th International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva.   The innovative "Eye-on-a-Chip Device" technology, led by Dr. Zhou Liping and Dr. Phan Chau-Minh, mimics the complex eye environment. This cutting-edge device facilitates the testing of

6 May 2025

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) strives to promote educational and research development in the fields of medicine and health. Leveraging its state-of-the-art facilities and strengths in interdisciplinary research, the University is committed to supporting Hong Kong’s development into an international health and medical innovation hub by advancing precision medicine and personalised treatment.   PolyU will actively promote precision

22 Apr 2025

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) celebrates the acceptance of ABRAM Therapeutics Limited (ABRAM), a start-up co-founded by a PolyU scholar, into the Roche Accelerator. This marks the first time a Hong Kong-based start-up being welcomed by this prestigious innovation hub. Nurtured within the PolyVentures start-up ecosystem, ABRAM focuses on its ground-breaking drug candidate, ABarginase, for treating obesity and related metabolic disor

3 Apr 2025

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) Faculty of Computer and Mathematical Sciences, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, and Faculty of Science today co-hosted the “AI & Medicine: Shaping the Future of Health”  Forum. The event featured a keynote speech by Prof. Barry MARSHALL, 2005 Nobel Laureate in Physiology or Medicine, who shared his research journey and provided insights into the future of medicine. Prof. Ya-Qin ZHANG, Chair Profe

27 Mar 2025

Zeolites, crystalline materials widely used in the petrochemical industry, serve as pivotal catalysts in the production of fine chemicals, with aluminium being the source of active sites within zeolite structures. A research team from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has revealed the precise location of aluminium atoms in the zeolite framework. This discovery could facilitate the design of more efficient and stable catalysts, aimed at

24 Jan 2025

On 16 January 2025, the Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology warmly welcomed a group of students from SMA Santa Ursula Jakarta, Indonesia. The event began with an introduction to our Bachelor of Science (Honours) Scheme in Biotechnology and Chemical Technology, followed by an engaging Q&A session led by Dr. Cheung Ching-mei, Chartia. This interactive session offered the visiting students a valuable opportunity to explore program

17 Jan 2025

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) is committed to advancing impactful research through its robust interdisciplinary collaborations and pioneering innovative solutions that benefit the world. In the latest 2024/25 grants from the Research Grants Council (RGC), PolyU has secured funding for 14 projects, including 8 Collaborative Research Project Grant (CRPG) projects, 3 Collaborative Research Equipment Grant (CREG) projects, and 3 Young

3 Jan 2025

We are pleased to announce that Prof. ZHAO Yanxiang, Associate Head and Professor in the Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, has successfully secured funding from the RGC Research Impact Fund (RIF). The RIF encourages academics to harness the potential of their research to deliver benefits to the wider community, spurring impactful and translational research projects.  

3 Jan 2025