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Three life science graduates, Li Jing-Woei Marco (Biochemistry, 2008; PhD 2012; MBBS 2020), Yu Chi-Shing Allen (MBT, 2009; PhD 2013), and Yim Kay-Yuen Aldrin (Biochemistry, 2010; MPhil 2014) co-founded Codex Genetics Limited with a funding support from the Technology Start-Up Support Scheme for Universities (TSSSU) in 2014. It was among the first back then, and currently the only bioinformatics-genomics company at the Hong Kong Science and Technology Park. Since its inception, Codex has focused on providing customized genetic testing and data analytics solutions to different research units across local university and hospital, and international pharmaceutical company and insurance company. At the same time, Codex is also committed to contributing their domain knowledge to serve the society. They have been developing cost-cutting genomic methods for the rapid diagnosis and management of rare neurological diseases. To recognize their contribution, they were awarded the 7th Spirit of Hong Kong Award – Spirit of Innovation last year.
Additional information:
1. The Spirit of Hong Kong Awards 香港精神獎2020
2. Founders of Hong Kong genetics firm turn research project into action plan to improve care for patients of hereditary brain disease [South China Morning Post]
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University Student Sponsorship Programme (USSP) in Wildlife Conservation
School of Life Sciences (and its former counterpart, Department of Biology) of The Chinese University of Hong Kong has been in partnership with Ocean Park Conservation Foundation Hong Kong in sending students to go on a 2-week overseas trip to participate in conservation projects through the University Students Sponsorship Programme in Wildlife Conservation for over 10 years.
We are now launching our next round of application. Please refer to the 2019-20 page for details.
Sharings from past participants:
2018-19
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Participants: |
CHAN Ying Tung Shadow (BIOL, CUHK), CHENG Lok Yiu Rachel (BIOL, CUHK) |
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Animal Species: |
Multiple species of cetaceans |
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Location: |
Luzon and Visayas Island, The Philippines |
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Date: |
19 May to 1 June 2019 |
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Principal Investigator: |
Dr. Marie OBUSAN, Natural Sciences Research Institute (NSRI) |
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Research Focus: |
Cetacean Health and Stranding Response Program: a One Health Initiative in the Philippines |
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Students' Work: |
• Population survey of cetaceans • Sample processing of stranded cetaceans |
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Students’ Sharing |
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Participants: |
KONG Ka Wing Christy (ENSC, CUHK), LAI Yat Yi Iris (ENSC, CUHK), FUNG Yan Lok Louis (ESSC, CUHK), CHONG Hoi Dik Heidi (HKBU) |
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Animal Species: |
Dugong |
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Location: |
Palawan, Philippines |
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Date: |
24 May to 6 June 2019 |
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Principal Investigator: |
Mr. Reynante RAMILO, Community Centred Conservation (C3) |
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Research Focus: |
Community-Driven Monitoring and Conservation of Palawan's Threatened Dugongs |
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Students' Work: |
• Land-based survey for dugong • Monitoring of dugong eco-tourism • Monitoring of feeding tracks of dugongs and sea grass bed • Assist local community education work to raise awareness on dugong conservation |
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Students’ Sharing |
Files on student sharing/DUG Reflection - KONG (short).html |
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Participants: |
FUNG Hei Lam Heidi (BIOL, CUHK), LEUNG Ho Yin Alexander (ENSC, CUHK) |
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Animal Species: |
Giant panda |
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Location: |
China |
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Date: |
16 to 23 May 2019 |
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Principal Investigator: |
Dr. LI Binbin, Duke Kunshan University |
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Research Focus: |
Study on sustainable grazing and management policy of giant panda's habitat |
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Students' Work: |
• Survey of grazing communities and animals in giant panda habitat • Infrared-triggered camera trap setup to investigate wildlife inhabited in the area |
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Students’ Sharing |
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Participants: |
WONG Long Ching Elvis (BIOL, CUHK), FONG Tsz Ting Leroy (HKBU), MA Kwan Po Michael, WONG Ka Yee Kitty (HKU) |
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Animal Species: |
Snow leopard |
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Location: |
Qinghai, China |
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Date: |
18 May to 2 June 2019 |
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Principal Investigator: |
Dr. CHENG Chen, Peking University Centre for Nature and Society |
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Research Focus: |
Identification of key protection area for snow leopards in Sanjiangyuanunder climate change |
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Students' Work: |
• Population survey of mammals with infrared-triggered camera • Interviews with local communities • Bird survey and vegetation converage survey |
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Students’ Sharing |
