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HKUST and Beijing Tiantan Hospital Forge Strategic Partnership

to Nurture Innovative Medical Talents

HKUST President Prof. Nancy IP (left) and Beijing Tiantan Hospital President Prof. WANG Yongjun (right) sign the Strategic Cooperation Agreement.

A group photo of Prof. Nancy Ip (in pink blouse), Prof. Wang Yongjun (in aqua shirt) and other representatives from HKUST and Beijing Tiantan Hospital.

Prof. Nancy Ip exchanges views with guests.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and Beijing Tiantan Hospital of the Capital Medical University (Beijing Tiantan Hospital) signed a Strategic Cooperation Agreement today to jointly nurture innovative medical talents with expertise in both research and clinical practice. The partnership aims to promote the integration of frontier technologies and clinical medicine, thereby expediting the translation of basic research findings into clinical applications.

Confronted with the challenges of an aging population, medical demands around the world are growing rapidly. To meet these demands, the healthcare system of the future is in pressing need of clinician scientists and biotech talents who possess both research and clinical treatment capabilities. The collaboration between HKUST and Beijing Tiantan Hospital will cultivate innovative medical talents for the future by leveraging each other’s resources and respective strengths. In addition, this partnership is poised to expedite the clinical application and translation of research findings, with the goal of promoting high-quality healthcare development in both Hong Kong and the Mainland.

According to the agreement, HKUST and Beijing Tiantan Hospital will launch a key talent training program this year. Physicians selected for the program will enhance their research and clinical practice by undergoing research training at the University, during when they will actively participate in frontier research projects and learn the latest research approaches and technologies.  The two parties will collaborate on research projects in areas including neuroscience, artificial intelligence (AI) and biomedical engineering, to promote the translation of cutting-edge technologies into clinical applications.

At the signing ceremony, HKUST President Prof. Nancy IP said, “This partnership represents a significant milestone for HKUST. We aim to establish exchanges and collaborations with Mainland institutions to develop talent and advance medical and clinical research in Hong Kong and the Mainland. Building a critical mass of expertise will also foster healthcare innovation and strengthen the biomedical and healthcare industries in both regions."

President of Beijing Tiantan Hospital Prof. WANG Yongjun said, “Beijing Tiantan Hospital is committed to nurturing clinical medical scientists who excel in identifying problems and resolving clinical issues through technological innovation. Our mission aligns with that of HKUST in fostering the next generation of medical talents. We firmly believe that integrating research and clinical practice will significantly enhance the translation and application of research findings, bringing hope to a larger number of patients. Through our partnership with HKUST, we hope to nurture clinical scientists with a comprehensive understanding of research and clinical practice, who will make significant contributions to the field of medicine.” 

As Hong Kong’s first research university, HKUST has established a robust research foundation that attracts globally renowned experts in fields like neuroscience, genetics, bioengineering, data science, artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, multi-omics, and precision drug discovery. It is committed to fostering collaboration with the Mainland in research and education. HKUST is now planning to establish an internationally-leading and research-based medical school. This institution will nurture clinicians and medical professionals with strong research and translational skills, so they could drive an integrated advancement of frontier technologies and medical practices.

Beijing Tiantan Hospital is a Grade 3A General Hospital specializing in clinical neuroscience that integrates medical treatment, teaching and scientific research. It is a national center for the diagnosis, treatment and research of neurological diseases, and is currently leading national and municipal pilot projects for medical and technological innovation as well as knowledge transfer. The Hospital is also internationally recognized for its research in cerebrovascular disease, glioma and other neurological diseases. Recently, the Hospital has made significant breakthroughs in cutting-edge fields such as brain-computer interface, AI, robotics, and big data. The Hospital will strive to become a world-class, research-oriented and innovative institution.

Over the years, HKUST and Beijing Tiantan Hospital have developed a close research partnership. Last year, the two organizations jointly developed a machine learning model that can predict the recovery progress and outcomes of patients with cerebral glioma. This breakthrough has opened up new avenues for enhancing patient management strategies and implementing precise tumor treatment.  

About The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology  The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) (https://hkust.edu.hk/) is a world-class research intensive university that focuses on science, engineering and business as well as humanities and social science. HKUST offers an international campus, and a holistic and interdisciplinary pedagogy to nurture well-rounded graduates with global vision, a strong entrepreneurial spirit and innovative thinking. Over 80% of our research work were rated “Internationally excellent” or “world leading” in the Research Assessment Exercise 2020 of Hong Kong’s University Grants Committee. We were ranked 2nd in Times Higher Education’s Young University Rankings 2023, and our graduates were ranked 29th worldwide and among the best from universities from Asia in Global Employability University Ranking 2023. As of September 2023, HKUST members have founded 1,747 active start-ups, including 10 Unicorns and 13 exits (IPO or M&A), generating economic impact worth over HK$ 400 billion. In the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024, 12 subjects have been ranked in the top 50 globally, with "Data Science and Artificial Intelligence" securing the 10th position, the highest ranking among the local universities in the field.   

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Croucher foundation – doctoral scholarship for students from hong kong in science, technology, and medicine.

Posted by hagansa2 on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 in Announcements .

Deadline: November 15, 2024

URL:  Croucher Scholarships for Doctoral Study | Croucher Foundation

Description:

Scholarships support permanent residents of Hong Kong to pursue doctoral studies in natural sciences, technology, and medicine abroad. Recipients devote themselves to a period of full-time study or research in natural sciences, medicine, or technology in approved academic institutions outside Hong Kong. Scholarships offer support up to and including the third year of their PhD program.

Eligibility: Applicant must:

• Be permanent residents of Hong Kong.
• Plan to be engaged in full-time study leading to a PhD degree.
• Have obtained First Class Honours in their first degree. Otherwise, they will be expected to be able to receive substantively an MPhil degree by September 2024 to become eligible (MPhil transfer to doctoral candidature is not considered as equivalent).
• Students in their final year of first-degree studies may also apply, but any offer of award will be conditional on their obtaining First Class Honours upon their graduation by July 2024.

Award amount:

• US $35,700 annual stipend.
• One economy class single airfare at both the beginning and end of the period of the award.
• Tuition fees and college fees (where applicable).
• One-off relocation allowance of $1,000.
• $2,000 annual academic allowance to attend conferences, workshops, or courses.
• Up to $2,000 annually to cover medical insurance costs.
• $16,000 annual allowance for the first child and up to $6,800 annually for every additional child who resides with the scholar during the entire duration of the award.
• A commencement award of $8,925 towards the end of doctoral studies to cover the cost of thesis preparation and travel expenses for scholars and their family members attending their graduation ceremonies.

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Researchers create 2D all-organic perovskites, demonstrate potential use in 2D electronics

by Annie Wong, Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Perovskites are among the most researched topics in materials science. Recently, a research team from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has solved an age-old challenge to synthesize all-organic two-dimensional perovskites, extending the field into the exciting realm of 2D materials.

The team was led by Prof. Loh Kian Ping, Chair Professor of Materials Physics and Chemistry and Global STEM Professor of the Department of Applied Physics, Dr. Kathy Leng, Assistant Professor of the same department, together with Dr. Hwa Seob Choi, Postdoctoral Research Fellow and the first author of the research paper.

This breakthrough opens up a new field of 2D all-organic perovskites, which holds promise for both fundamental science and potential applications. This research, titled "Molecularly thin, two-dimensional all-organic perovskites," was recently published in the journal Science .

Perovskites are named after their structural resemblance to the mineral calcium titanate perovskite, and are well known for their fascinating properties that can be applied in wide-ranging fields such as solar cells, lighting and catalysis. With a fundamental chemical formula of ABX 3 , perovskites possess the ability to be finely tuned by adjusting the A and B cations as well as the X anion, paving the way for the development of high-performance materials.

While perovskite was first discovered as an inorganic compound , Prof. Loh's team has focused their attention on the emerging class of all-organic perovskites. In this new family, A, B, and X constituents are organic molecules rather than individual atoms like metals or oxygen.

The design principles for creating three-dimensional (3D) perovskites using organic components have only recently been established. Significantly, all-organic perovskites offer distinct advantages over their all-inorganic counterparts, as they are solution-processible and flexible, enabling cost-effective fabrication.

In addition, by manipulating the chemical composition of the crystal, valuable electromagnetic properties such as dielectric properties, which finds applications in electronics and capacitors, can be precisely engineered.

Traditionally, researchers face challenges in the synthesis of all-organic 3D perovskites due to the restricted selection of organic molecules that can fit with the crystal structure. Recognizing this limitation, Prof. Loh and his team proposed an innovative approach: synthesizing all-organic perovskites in the form of 2D layers instead of 3D crystals.

This strategy aimed to overcome the constraints imposed by bulky molecules and facilitate the incorporation of a broader range of organic ions. The anticipated outcome was the emergence of novel and extraordinary properties in these materials.

Validating their prediction, the team developed a new general class of layered organic perovskites. Following the convention for naming perovskites, they called it the "Choi-Loh-v phase" (CL-v) after Dr. Choi and Prof. Loh.

These perovskites comprise molecularly thin layers held together by forces that hold graphite layers together, the so-called van der Waals forces—hence the "v" in CL-v. Compared with the previously studied hybrid 2D perovskites, the CL-v phase is stabilized by the addition of another B cation into the unit cell and has the general formula A 2 B 2 X 4 .

Using solution-phase chemistry, the research team prepared a CL-v material known as CMD-N-P 2 , in which the A, B and X sites are occupied by CMD (a chlorinated cyclic organic molecule), ammonium and PF 6 − ions, respectively. The expected crystal structure was confirmed by high-resolution electron microscopy carried out at cryogenic temperature.

These molecularly thin 2D organic perovskites are fundamentally different from traditional 3D minerals, they are single crystalline in two dimensions and can be exfoliated as hexagonal flakes just a few nanometers thick—20,000 times thinner than a human hair.

The solution-processibility of 2D organic perovskites presents exciting opportunities for their application in 2D electronics. The Poly U team conducted measurements on the dielectric constants of the CL-v phase, yielding values ranging from 4.8 to 5.5. These values surpass those of commonly used materials such as silicon dioxide and hexagonal boron nitride.

This discovery establishes a promising avenue for incorporating CL-v phase as a dielectric layer in 2D electronic devices, as these devices often necessitate 2D dielectric layers with high dielectric constants, which are typically scarce.

Team member Dr. Leng successfully addressed the challenge of integrating 2D organic perovskites with 2D electronics. In their approach, the CL-v phase was employed as the top gate dielectric layer, while the channel material consisted of atomically thin molybdenum sulfide.

By utilizing the CL-v phase, the transistor achieved superior control over the current flow between the source and drain terminals, surpassing the capabilities of conventional silicon oxide dielectric layers.

Prof. Loh's research not only establishes an entirely new class of all-organic perovskites but also demonstrates how they can be solution-processed in conjunction with advanced fabrication technique to enhance the performance of 2D electronic devices. These developments open up new possibilities for the creation of more efficient and versatile electronic systems.

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