School of Life Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

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Tree of Researches

The 15th Anniversary of School of Life Sciences

Research Excellent: CUHK scientists reveal a new mechanism by which myotonic dystrophy type 1 damages the nervous system

8 Jan 2025

Research Excellent: CUHK study reveals importance of metabolic flexibility for the first time Study provides new direction for the delay of degeneration in A-T

17 Nov 2025

Research Excellent: CUHK discovers plant-unique membrane-less compartment that helps resist heat stress

11 Nov 2025

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

10 Jun 2025

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

28 Apr 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
【CUHK Earth Month 2026】‘How Earthworms Save the Earth’ Talk Event

【CUHK Earth Month 2026】‘How Earthworms Save the Earth’ Talk

13 Apr 2026

 Take a Paws: Pre-Exam Pet Therapy Workshop for SLS Students Event

Take a Paws: Pre-Exam Pet Therapy Workshop for SLS Students

10 Apr 2026

 米粉竟暗藏古代毒藥？專家提醒：長期食用或有健康風險 News

米粉竟暗藏古代毒藥？專家提醒：長期食用或有健康風險

1 Apr 2026

 The 16th Chinese Academy of Sciences Academicians Visit Programme 中國科學院院士訪校計劃 2026 Event

The 16th Chinese Academy of Sciences Academicians Visit Programme 中國科學院院士訪校計劃 2026

25 Mar 2026

 CUHK scientists reveal a new mechanism by which myotonic dystrophy type 1 damages ... News

CUHK scientists reveal a new mechanism by which myotonic dystrophy type 1 damages ...

8 Jan 2026

 15th Anniversary Celebration Banquet Event

15th Anniversary Celebration Banquet

14 Mar 2026

 CUHK research uncovers sophisticated aerodynamics utilised by multi-winged gliding dinosaurs News

CUHK research uncovers sophisticated aerodynamics utilised by multi-winged gliding dinosaurs

27 Jan 2026

 CUHK research team uses AI to solve evolutionary puzzle Aerobic bacteria evolved oxygen ... News

CUHK research team uses AI to solve evolutionary puzzle Aerobic bacteria evolved oxygen ...

21 Jan 2026

 「食物金字塔」大變身？少肉多菜未必最健康？ News

「食物金字塔」大變身？少肉多菜未必最健康？

28 Jan 2026

 Vibrant Hong Kong to share about the development of novel enzyme technology to ... News

Vibrant Hong Kong to share about the development of novel enzyme technology to ...

26 Jan 2026

 專題：專家警告超加工食品增疾病風險促監管 嘉賓：葉珮詩（中大生命科學學院講師、香港認可營養師 ） News

專題：專家警告超加工食品增疾病風險促監管 嘉賓：葉珮詩（中大生命科學學院講師、香港認可營養師 ）

20 Jan 2026

 Herbarium on Green Finder | 16 Jan 2026 Friday at 1:00 PM on ... News

Herbarium on Green Finder | 16 Jan 2026 Friday at 1:00 PM on ...

14 Jan 2026

 [Forest Hong Kong] Episode 4 “The Name of Old Trees”, discussing the use ... News

[Forest Hong Kong] Episode 4 “The Name of Old Trees”, discussing the use ...

8 Jan 2026

 CUHK develops novel enzyme technology to produce green nylon Innovation set to reduce ... News

CUHK develops novel enzyme technology to produce green nylon Innovation set to reduce ...

5 Jan 2026

 CUHK study reveals hydroxylated coumarin derivatives as novel prebiotics for reshaping aged gut ... News

CUHK study reveals hydroxylated coumarin derivatives as novel prebiotics for reshaping aged gut ...

23 Dec 2025

 CUHK study reveals for the first time that perimenopausal hormonal imbalance may increase ... News

CUHK study reveals for the first time that perimenopausal hormonal imbalance may increase ...

3 Dec 2025

 CUHK study reveals importance of metabolic flexibility for the first time Study provides ... News

CUHK study reveals importance of metabolic flexibility for the first time Study provides ...

17 Nov 2025

 CUHK discovers plant-unique membrane-less compartment that helps resist heat stress News

CUHK discovers plant-unique membrane-less compartment that helps resist heat stress

11 Nov 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 Scientists Succeed to Secure Grants – Three Collaborative Projects Funded HK$20m+ by ...

CUHK Scientists Succeed to Secure Grants – Three Collaborative Projects Funded HK$20m+ by ...

17 Jan 2026

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

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

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 ...

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

10 Jul 2025

 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

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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