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HKBU had over 10 start-ups and projects participating in the exhibition at the Asia Summit on Global Health (ASGH) 2025.
Representatives from a HKBU start-up presented their research achievements to Prof. Alexander Wai, President of HKBU (in the middle) and Prof. Terence Lau, Interim Chief Innovation Officer (left).
Dr Jenny NG, Research Associate of the Department of Biology, representing Jelumiere Biotech Limited in the "Pharmaceutical and Community Health" project pitching session, shared their patented broad absorption spectrum for sunscreen compounds and its applications. She was awarded a certificate of commendation, standing out among the sixteen participating projects.
Associate professor, Prof. REN Kangning from Department of Chemistry represented MicroFlow Innovation Limited in the "Medical Devices & Diagnostics" project pitching session. He shared with the judges and audience how the " Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (AST) Microfluidic System" addresses the issue of antibiotic resistance.
Mr TANG Pang Wang represented Hong Kong Sheminfu Limited in the "Pharmaceutical and Community Health" project pitching session, sharing how scientific innovation and products can promote brain health.
Mr Edmond LAM (third from left), Director of the Knowledge Transfer Office at HKBU, and Dr Ken YEUNG (second from left), Director of Technology Translation at The Institute for Innovation, Translation and Policy Research, visited the booth of EC Bot Limited at the Hong Kong International Medical and Healthcare Fair, accompanied by representatives from EC Bot Limited.
HKBU's project funded by "RAISe+" announced a collaboration agreement with Gleneagles Hospital.
HKBU Unveils Health Innovations at International Healthcare Week 2025

HKBU was honoured to participate in the esteemed Asia Summit on Global Health (ASGH) 2025 and the Hong Kong International Medical and Healthcare Fair. These events offered us a valuable opportunity to showcase innovative life science solutions created by our start-ups and research initiatives, encompassing areas such as community health, medical devices, and treatments. This participation underscores our dedication to building relationships with healthcare professionals and industry leaders, while contributing to the shared progress of the healthcare sector.

At ASGH, our distinguished start-ups and projects representatives, including Prof. REN Kangning, from the Department of Chemistry, Dr Jenny NG from the Department of Biology, and Mr TANG Pang Wang, attended the project pitching session. Their engaging presentations showcased HKBU's impressive research accomplishments, with Dr Jenny NG stood out among 16 projects to receive a commendation certificate. This recognition serves as a powerful testament to our institution's research excellence and innovative potential.

Furthermore, during the ASGH agreement signing ceremony, HKBU's RAISe+ project took centre stage, demonstrating our unwavering commitment to advancing medical diagnostics. The "Avalon Automated Multiplex System (AAMST)," a cutting-edge nucleic acid testing platform, was unveiled as part of a new partnership with Gleneagles Hospital. This collaboration aims to integrate advanced medical technologies into clinical practice, enhancing diagnostic services and affirming HKBU's leadership in medical technology.

 

Participating HKBU Start-ups/ Projects:

Asia Summit on Global Health 2025

  • Hong Kong Sheminfu Limited
  • Jelumiere Biotech Limited
  • AI Diagnostics Imaging
  • All-scenario rapid testing platform against antimicrobial resistance
  • Innovative microfluidic flow cytomolecular analyzer
  • A Composition for Treating Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Antiviral TCM against Broad-Spectrum Viruses
  • Aptacure Therapeutics
  • Nuplex Biotechnology – Modular protein-based siRNA delivery agent for gene therapy
  • Second-Generation Oral Drug Absorption Enhancement Platform for Small Molecules – Dual Inhibition of Intestinal P-Glycoprotein and Cytochrome P450

The Hong Kong International Medical and Healthcare Fair 2025

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