The School of Biomedical Sciences (SBS) continued to organize the SBS Summer Research Internship (SRI) programme and Summer Dissection Workshop for medical students at CUHK again this year between June and August. This programme aims to nurture research talents of MBChB-GPS students to unleash their potential as future physician-scientists.
This year, eight Year 1 and seven Year 2 medical students took part in the SRI under the supervision of 10 investigators of our School, participating an 8-week summer research attachment (see the table below). It allows participants to gain hands-on research experience under the supervision of research mentors from SBS during the summer break.
The SPI ends with a closing ceremony on 17 August 2023, where participants shared their research experiences, and talked about how they see the connection between biomedical research and their future. They were awarded a certificate of accomplishment for their satisfactory performance.
| Mentee | Year | Research Mentor | Project Title |
| Miss Chan Wai-kiu Bridget | 1 | Prof. Woody W.Y. Chan | Induction of gut stem cells in the cell therapy for congenital gastrointestinal motility diseases |
| Mr Chung Sze-jun Joshua | 1 | Prof. Linda Gu Shen | Identification and functional characterization of novel genetic variants through genome wide sequencing analysis |
| Miss Lee Che-young | 1 | Prof Jiang Xiaohua | Stem cell therapy for hypoxic ischemic brain damage |
| Miss Lee Yuet-ying Brigit | 1 | Prof. Ellen N.Y. Poon | Modeling cardiotoxicity of antiviral compounds using human pluripotent stem cell derived cardiomyocytes |
| Mr Leung Ka-long Enzo | 1 | Prof. Albert H.H. Cheung | Why does the loss RNA helicase cause disease? |
| Miss Liang Ching-hei | 1 | Prof. Woody W.Y. Chan | Induction of gut stem cells in the cell therapy for congenital gastrointestinal motility diseases |
| Mr Orr Wai-ching Ryan | 1 | Prof. Stephen Dalton | Developing a Cell therapy for type 2 diabetes |
| Mr Wong Chi-yik | 1 | Prof. Linda Gu Shen | Identification and functional characterization of novel genetic variants through genome wide sequencing analysis |
| Miss Kwok Yip-ching | 2 | Prof. Alfred S.L. Cheng | Characterization of novel immuno-oncology drug candidates for cancer immunotherapy |
| Mr Lam Ngo-fung Justin | 2 | Prof. Wan Chao | Stem cell-based therapy for cartilage regeneration: chondrogenic cell fate control in 3D microenvironment |
| Miss Tam Kam-yu | 2 | Prof. Michelle D. Wang | From bench to bedside: biomaterial development for tendon repair |
| Mr Tam Ming-pan | 2 | Prof. Michelle D. Wang | From bench to bedside: biomaterial development for tendon repair |
| Miss Wong Yuk-ting Vanessa | 2 | Prof. Franky L. Chan | A study of impact of disrupted circadian clock in the growth of prostate cancer |
| Miss Woo Anna | 2 | Prof. Franky L. Chan | A study of impact of disrupted circadian clock in the growth of prostate cancer |
| Mr Zhou Tin-jik Chris | 2 | Prof. Wan Chao | Stem cell-based therapy for cartilage regeneration: chondrogenic cell fate control in 3D microenvironment |
Also, the School organized Summer Workshop: Enhancement of Dissection Technique for 29 medical students. In the workshop, each student chose and focused on a body region to practise their dissecting skills. They were required to prepare a 10-minute video to present the anatomical and clinical importance of the specimen selected. Through this workshop, the students got exposed to advanced dissection techniques and learn about presentation of specimens. At the conclusion of the workshop, participating students with the best performance were selected for the “Mr Shiu Hing Tong Prizes For the Best Student Prosectors” (see the awardees in 2023 below):
| Award | Awardee |
| First Prize | Mr. Choi Wang-ngai Arthur Mr. Ko Man-him |
| First Runner-up | Mr. Cheung Ka-lok Miss Tsang Cho-man |
| Second Runner-up | Mr. Mak Yat-shun Mr. Siu Cheuk-hang Mr. Yeung Chi-kit |
Group photo of SBS Summer Research Internship & Summer Dissection Workshop 2023 at the Closing Ceremony
Prof. Andrew M. Chan, Director of SBS delivers a speech at the Closing Ceremony
Prof. Woody W.Y. Chan (1st from left) pictures with students at the Closing Ceremony
Dr. Josephine Lau (3rd from right) and students
