School of Life Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Special Lecture by Prof. Peter Walter:
Targeting the Cell’s Stress Pathways for Therapeutic Benefit

Tree of Life ·
Ocean of Sciences

Tree of Researches

The 15th Anniversary of School of Life Sciences

CUHK study identifies 11 allergens in crabs for precision diagnosis of allergy and discovers a new allergen for king crab, which is not a “true crab”

28 Jul 2025

CUHK unveils a new gene therapy targeting Parkinson’s disease

28 Jul 2025

Four CUHK-led research projects receive funds of over HK$220 million from RGC under the Areas of Excellence Scheme and Theme-based Research Scheme 2025/26

10 Jul 2025

CUHK unveils a novel disease mechanism for Huntington’s disease and directs new treatment paths

28 Apr 2025

CUHK organises 13th Shiu-Ying Hu Day to promote botanical education and research

10 Jun 2025

Impact case: The Story Inside and Behind the Soybean Genome

Impact case: DNA Authentication and the Standardization of Traditional Chinese Medicines

Undergraduate Programmes

BCHE Biochemistry BIOL Biology CMBI Cell & Molecular Biology FNSC Food and Nutritional Sciences MBTE Molecular Biotechnology

Postgraduate Programmes

RPG Research Postgraduate Programmes
M.Sc. in Biochemical and Biomedical Sciences M.Sc. in Biodiversity, Environmental Management, Sustainability and Technology M.Sc. in Nutrition, Food Science and Technology TPG

News and Events
15th Anniversary Celebration Banquet Event

15th Anniversary Celebration Banquet

6 Dec 2025

 SLS-CiPo (Student Citizenship Portfolio) Kickoff Ceremony Event

SLS-CiPo (Student Citizenship Portfolio) Kickoff Ceremony

23 Oct 2025

 Special Lecture by Prof. Peter Walter: Targeting the Cell’s Stress Pathways for Therapeutic ... Event

Special Lecture by Prof. Peter Walter: Targeting the Cell’s Stress Pathways for Therapeutic ...

3 Nov 2025

 CUHK study identifies 11 allergens in crabs for precision diagnosis of allergy and ... News

CUHK study identifies 11 allergens in crabs for precision diagnosis of allergy and ...

28 Jul 2025

 CUHK unveils a new gene therapy targeting Parkinson’s disease News

CUHK unveils a new gene therapy targeting Parkinson’s disease

28 Jul 2025

 Four CUHK-led research projects receive funds of over HK$220 million from RGC under ... News

Four CUHK-led research projects receive funds of over HK$220 million from RGC under ...

14 Jul 2025

Research Impact
The Story Inside and Behind the Soybean Genome

The Story Inside and Behind the Soybean Genome

 DNA Authentication and Standardization of Traditional Chinese Medicines

DNA Authentication and Standardization of Traditional Chinese Medicines

Research Excellence
CUHK unveils a novel disease mechanism for Huntington’s disease and directs new treatment ...

CUHK unveils a novel disease mechanism for Huntington’s disease and directs new treatment ...

28 Apr 2025

 CUHK research project receives HK$7.9 million from RGC Research Impact Fund

CUHK research project receives HK$7.9 million from RGC Research Impact Fund

17 Jan 2025

 CUHK collaborative study reveals hidden complexity of ancient Peruvian tattoos using laser-stimulated fluorescence ...

CUHK collaborative study reveals hidden complexity of ancient Peruvian tattoos using laser-stimulated fluorescence ...

14 Jan 2025

Research Areas
Plant Cell &
Agricultural Biology
Chan, Ting Fung Cheng, Kaihao Guo, Dianjing Hui, Ho Lam Jerome Jiang, Liwen Kang, Byung Ho Lam, Hon Ming Lao, Xiangzhou Liang, Zizhen Tsui, Tsz Ki Martin Wang, Guanqun Wong, Kam Bo Zhai, Liting Zhong, Silin Zhuang, Xiaohong
Structural Biology &
Protein Science
Au, Wing Ngor Shannon Chan, Michael Kenneth Chen, Sijie Ngo, Chi Ki Jacky Shaw, Pang Chui Wong, Kam Bo Zhai, Liting Zhang, Congyan
Neuroscience &
Stem Cell Biology
Chan, Ho Yin Edwin Chen, Sijie Chen, Zhefan Stephen Chow, Hei Man Kim Kwan, Kin Ming Lau, Kwok Fai Ngo, Chi Ki Jacky Tsang, Suk Ying Faye Wong, Wing Tak Jack Zhang, Congyan

Plant Cell &
Agricultural Biology

Structural Biology &
Protein Science

Neuroscience &
Stem Cell Biology

Food &
Nutrition

Genomics &
Bioinformatics

Biodiversity, Conservation &
Environmental Sciences

Food &
Nutrition
Cheung, Chi Keung Peter Chow, Hei Man Kim Li, Cheng Tsang, Suk Ying Faye Wong, Wing Tak Jack
Genomics &
Bioinformatics
Chan, Ting Fung Chow, Hei Man Kim Guo, Dianjing Hui, Ho Lam Jerome Luo, Haiwei Mcilroy, Shelby E. Tsang, Ling Ming Zhong, Silin
Biodiversity, Conservation &
Environmental Sciences
Chan, Ting Fung Chui, Pui Yi Apple Hui, Ho Lam Jerome Luo, Haiwei Mcilroy, Shelby E. Pittman, Michael Tsang, Ling Ming Tsui, Tsz Ki Martin
Plant Cell &
Agricultural Biology
Chan, Ting Fung Cheng, Kaihao Guo, Dianjing Hui, Ho Lam Jerome Jiang, Liwen Kang, Byung Ho Lam, Hon Ming Lao, Xiangzhou Liang, Zizhen Tsui, Tsz Ki Martin Wang, Guanqun Wong, Kam Bo Zhai, Liting Zhong, Silin Zhuang, Xiaohong
Structural Biology &
Protein Science
Au, Wing Ngor Shannon Chan, Michael Kenneth Chen, Sijie Ngo, Chi Ki Jacky Shaw, Pang Chui Wong, Kam Bo Zhai, Liting Zhang, Congyan
Neuroscience &
Stem Cell Biology
Chan, Ho Yin Edwin Chen, Sijie Chen, Zhefan Stephen Chow, Hei Man Kim Kwan, Kin Ming Lau, Kwok Fai Ngo, Chi Ki Jacky Tsang, Suk Ying Faye Wong, Wing Tak Jack Zhang, Congyan
Food &
Nutrition
Cheung, Chi Keung Peter Chow, Hei Man Kim Li, Cheng Tsang, Suk Ying Faye Wong, Wing Tak Jack
Genomics &
Bioinformatics
Chan, Ting Fung Chow, Hei Man Kim Guo, Dianjing Hui, Ho Lam Jerome Luo, Haiwei Mcilroy, Shelby E. Tsang, Ling Ming Zhong, Silin
Biodiversity, Conservation &
Environmental Sciences
Chan, Ting Fung Chui, Pui Yi Apple Hui, Ho Lam Jerome Luo, Haiwei Mcilroy, Shelby E. Pittman, Michael Tsang, Ling Ming Tsui, Tsz Ki Martin

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