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3rd Hong Kong Arthritis Day

The 3rd Hong Kong Arthritis Day was successfully held on 4 October 2024! Over 200 guests joined us, including Dr. Lam Ching-choi, GBS, JP, member of the Executive Council of HKSAR, who attended to show his support. RCMI was excited to co-organize this year’s event and host a lively booth featuring a joint health mini-game. Visitors enjoyed hands-on tips about dietary therapy and acupressure, making arthritis prevention fun and interactive. They also discovered how nutrition and acupressure can positively impact daily life. With knee joint degeneration on the rise among our aging population, early prevention and primary healthcare are more crucial than ever. Dr. Lam highlighted Hong Kong’s commitment to advancing community-based care for the aging population and prioritizing early screening for joint health. The energy and enthusiasm from everyone who joined us made the day unforgettable. Let’s keep the momentum going—stay tuned for more joint health tips and upcoming activities from RCMI!

Baoding delegation Visit

RCMI Welcomes Baoding Delegation Visit On September 26, the Baoding Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) delegation visited The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. During the event, RCMI signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hebei Gucheng Incense Group, marking the beginning of an exciting new collaboration. By combining TCM theory with modern technology, both parties aim to jointly develop innovative wellness incense products to address common urban health issues. Following the signing ceremony, the teams engaged in fruitful discussions on future cooperation, exploring opportunities to advance scientific research on the relationship between aroma and wellness, establish product standards, and help upgrade the global incense industry.

RCMI Scholars participated in ICMCM

RCMI Scholars participated in ICMCM Prof. WONG Man-sau, Director of the Research Centre for Chinese Medicine Innovation (RCMI), together with Prof. Mok, Associate Director of RCMI; Prof. Lee, a member of the RCMI Management Committee; and Dr. Christina POON, Member of RCMI, represented RCMI at the International Conference of the Modernization of Chinese Medicine & Health Products (ICMCM) 2025. The conference was organized by the Modernized Chinese Medicine International Association (MCMIA) and held from August 14 to 15 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, as well as online. The conference brought together leading experts, researchers, and industry professionals from around the world to discuss the latest advancements and trends in Chinese medicine and health products. Prof. Lee contributed to the event by serving as a moderator in one of the sessions, facilitating discussions and knowledge exchange among participants. In addition to the conference, the RCMI team attended the 25th Anniversary banquet of MCMIA, which provided valuable opportunities for networking and strengthening collaborations with key stakeholders in the field. Notably, one of the students from Food Science and Nutrition (FSN) showcased innovation by developing a health supplement utilizing licensed technology from Prof. Wong’s laboratory. This demonstrated the successful translation of research into practical applications and highlighted RCMI’s commitment to fostering student entrepreneurship and technology transfer.      

RCMI members' Article

📢 Big News! Prof. Wong Man-sau (RCMI Director), Prof. Jerry Yeung (RCMI Associate Director) and Dr. Poon Chui Wa Christina (RCMI member), have published an article in The Voice of St. James Settlement (July 2024, Issue 575) titled "Improving Sarcopenia and Insomnia with Traditional Chinese Medicine and Dietary Therapy".

The 13th Annual Meeting GP-TCM RA🌍💊

The 13th Annual Meeting GP-TCM RA🌍💊 Prof. Simon Lee , RCMI Management Committee member attended the 13th Annual Meeting GP-TCM RA in London, titled One Health – Potential for the Integration of Chinese Medicine, from 24–27 July 2025. The meeting focused on the theme of One Health, exploring the integration of Chinese medicine with modern healthcare systems. The event provided a platform for experts, researchers, and practitioners to discuss collaborative approaches in medical research, education, and clinical practice. This meeting underscores the growing global interest in integrating traditional and conventional medicine, aligning with the One Health initiative, which emphasizes interdisciplinary cooperation for human, animal, and environmental health.

PAIR Education Programm

Join the program from September to December 2025 to stay ahead in the ever-evolving world of science and healthcare! https://polyu.hk/MKTux

Call for Abstract of PPCR 2025

Join the 14th Pan-Pacific Conference on Rehabilitation (PPCR 2025) Innovations in Rehabilitation Sciences: Research, Education & Knowledge Transfer 8-9 Nov 2025 | InnoCentre, Hong Kong Why Attend? 5 world-class plenary speakers Cutting-edge research & advancements Submit abstracts for oral/poster presentations Early-bird & abstract deadline: 15 Aug 2025 Register now: polyu.hk/ridle

PolyU Research Projects Secure RAISe+ Funding, Including Led Project by Prof. Simon Lee

PolyU Research Projects Secure RAISe+ Funding, Including Led Project by Prof. Simon Lee

RCMI delegation visits Northern China

RCMI delegation visits Northern China   Prof. WONG Man-sau, Director of the Research Centre for Chinese Medicine Innovation (RCMI) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), led a delegation of six members from RCMI on a duty visit to Mainland China from 24 to 28 June, aiming to further expanding PolyU’s partnerships in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) education and research in the Mainland.   The group travelled to several cities in Northern China, including Baoding and Anguo in Hebei province, and Beijing, and visited several organisations in the healthcare and industry sectors.  These included Baoding Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Jimon Group in Anguo, and Nestlé Research and Development Center in Beijing.  The group engaged in lively discussions with the organisation representatives, exchange views on a wide range of topics related to TCM development such as medicine formulas and effects, Hong Kong’s strengths in research commercialisation, hospital-made medicines, women’s health, TCM education, Chinese medicine-based food product, etc.   RCMI and Baoding TCM Hospital agreed to further strengthen collaboration in upgrading medicinal and food products, transforming hospital-made medicines, and exploring new models of TCM education, research and industry collaboration, with the goal of achieving complementary advantages, resource sharing, coordinated development and mutual benefit.  

RCMI IAB Meeting and Seminar

On the next day (17 June 2025), the Centre held its third International Advisory Board (IAB) Meeting, during which IAB members  recognized the center's achievements and gave valuable recommendations for RCMI’s future development, particularly in strengthening collaborations and partnerships.  Following the meeting was a seminar delivered by Prof. Rudolf BAUER, Professor Emeritus at the Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Graz, Austria, who expounded on the hurdles in drug development and regulatory issues of CM-derived medicines. This also provided an engaging platform for the guests to learn about the latest developments and challenges in CM-derived medicines.