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

CUHK Pro-Vice-Chancellor Professor Jiang Liwen becomes the first Hong Kong scholar to receive the Fellow of ASPB and nomination for Enid MacRobbie Corresponding Membership

7 May 2026

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

8 Jan 2026

Research Excellence: 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 Excellence: 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

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

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News and Events
Welcoming & Staff-Student Chit-Chat Session Event

Welcoming & Staff-Student Chit-Chat Session

7 Sep 2026

 Croucher Symposium on Stem Cells and Neurological Diseases Event

Croucher Symposium on Stem Cells and Neurological Diseases

4 Dec 2026

 CUHK joint study finds airborne environmental DNA can help monitor bird trade, with ... News

CUHK joint study finds airborne environmental DNA can help monitor bird trade, with ...

22 May 2026

 CUHK hosts Navigating the Blue Together: China-US Youth Friendship Expedition exchange visit – ... News

CUHK hosts Navigating the Blue Together: China-US Youth Friendship Expedition exchange visit – ...

1 Apr 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

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
Uncovering the secrets of plant vacuoles at nanoscale to build a sustainable future ...

Uncovering the secrets of plant vacuoles at nanoscale to build a sustainable future ...

11 Feb 2026

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

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

27 Jan 2026

 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

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 Chen, Sijie Ngo, Chi Ki Jacky Shaw, Pang Chui Wong, Kam Bo Zhai, Liting Zhang, Congyan Zhao, Yanyan
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 Cui, Guoxin
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 Chen, Sijie Ngo, Chi Ki Jacky Shaw, Pang Chui Wong, Kam Bo Zhai, Liting Zhang, Congyan Zhao, Yanyan
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 Cui, Guoxin