School of Biomedical Sciences
生物醫學學院
The Chinese University of Hong Kong 香港中文大學

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SBS Summer Research Internship & Dissection Workshop 2024 for Medical Students


Date : 2024-08-14
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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, two Year 1 and eight Year 2 medical students took part in the SRI under the supervision of seven 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 14 August 2024, 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

Mr. Chan Ka-lok

2

Prof. Tian Xiaoyu

Vascular protective effect of dietary phenolic acid metabolites in hyperlipidemic mice

Miss Chan Sum-yuet Tiffany

2

Prof. Ellen N.Y. Poon

Modeling of drug-induced cardiotoxicity using human pluripotent stem cells derived cardiomyocytes

Miss Cheung Hoi-yung

2

Prof. Woody W. Y. Chan

Roles of Schwann cells and Schwann cell-like cells at single cell level in peripheral nerve regeneration

Miss Cheung Ka-yan

2

Prof. Barbara P. Chan

Development of auricular chondrocyte niche for ear cartilage tissue engineering

Mr. Fong Tsz-lun

2

Prof. Hui Xiaoyan

Investigating the role of androgen in brown adipocyte differentiation and function

Miss Leung Tin-man

1

Prof. Gu Shen

Identification and functional characterization of novel genetic alternations through genome-wide sequencing analysis

Mr. Ng Cheuk-pui Ethan

2

Prof. Gu Shen

Identification and functional characterization of novel genetic alternations through genome-wide sequencing analysis

Mr. See Ka-wun

2

Prof. Barbara P. Chan

Development of engineered osteochondral tissue as a potential treatment for osteoarthritis

Mr. Song Yan-on Andrew

2

Prof. Wang Dan

Biomaterial development for tendon repair

Miss Wan Hoi-ching

1

Prof. Ellen N.Y. Poon

Modeling of drug-induced cardiotoxicity using human pluripotent stem cells derived cardiomyocytes


Also, the School organized the annual Summer Workshop: Enhancement of Dissection Technique for 33 medical students. In the workshop, each student could choose a body region to focus on and dissect. Each participating student was required to prepare a 10-minute video to present the anatomical and clinical importance of the specimen they worked on. 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”

The awardees of the “Mr Shiu Hing Tong Prizes For the Best Student Prosectors”:

Award

Awardee

First Prize

Miss Chan Hoi-wun Cari

Mr. Yuen Tsun-ho Bosco

First Runner-up

Mr. Chan Chun-yui

Mr. Cheung Yan-shek

Second Runner-up

Miss Chow Cheuk-lok

Mr. Li Kam-yin

Mr. Lou Kin-yeung


Other participants:

Mr. Au Ting-hei

Mr. Cheung Ngo-hin

Mr. Cheung Wai-fung Roland

Mr. Chiu Ka-cheong

Mr. Fong Ho-fung

Mr. Fung Ho-fung

Mr. Gao Hei

Mr. Jayden Ho Ho-man

Mr. Ho Kei-yin

Mr. Hung Ko-yuen

Mr. Ip Tsz-yui

Miss Kwan Nok-yin

Mr. Lam Chak-pui

Mr. Lam Kai-sing

Mr. Lam Wing-hong

Mr. Lau Cho-hei Kristopher

Miss Law Yeuk-wa

Mr. Lee Hiu-fung Jason

Mr. Leung Pok-yiu Angus

Mr. Liu Man-hay Pius

Mr. Mak Cheuk-yin

Miss Tai Samantha Natalie

Miss Wang Ham

Mr. Wong Wai-hei

Miss Yeung Siu-fung

Mr. Yue Long-tung Mavis



Group photo of SBS Summer Research Internship & Summer Dissection Workshop 2024 at the Closing Ceremony


Students gives presentation of their research results


Prof. Andrew M. Chan (1st from right) pictures with students at the Closing Ceremony