Diffuse glioma is a type of brain tumor that can vary significantly in behavior and response to treatment. Among them, isocitrate Dehydrogenase (IDH)-mutant astrocytoma represents a major subtype. These tumors are particularly aggressive and often recur after treatment. Understanding the different molecular subtypes of these tumors is crucial for improving patient management.
In a recent...Read More
Prof. Angela WU, Associate Professor in the Division of Life Science and the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), has been named a 2025 Schmidt Polymath, a prestigious recognition celebrating transformative research across disciplines.
This year, eight outstanding scientists and engineers from universities worldwide...Read More
Although researchers usually rely on mice for studies, grey mouse lemurs being primates, are closer to us on the evolutionary tree and provide insights into biology that truly matter to humans.
Prof. Angela WU, associate professor in the Division of Life Science and Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, collaborated with other researchers to map over 226,000 single cells from 27...Read More
Professor Li-Sheng ZHANG, (Division of Life Science and Department of Chemistry, HKUST) and his research team have recently made a significant breakthrough in cancer detection by introducing a new RNA modification method called LIME-seq (Low-Input Multiple Methylation Sequencing) which has been published in Nature Biotechnology. This innovative approach focuses on analyzing circulating free...Read More
The project titled “Neuroimmune Mechanisms and Modulation in Alzheimer’s Disease led by Professor BU Guojun, Head of the Division of Life Science, has been awarded the Research Grant’s Council Theme-based Research Scheme (TRS) Award (2025/26).
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This project investigates how our brain and body’s immune systems affect Alzheimer’s disease. Leveraging cutting-edge...Read More
Cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) has revolutionized structural biology by providing high-resolution insights into cellular machinery, enabling researchers to visualize macromolecules in their native states. This transformative technique continues to drive groundbreaking discoveries in the life sciences.
The 2nd IAS Symposium on Biological Cryo-EM at HKUST (June 9-12, 2025) united around...Read More
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) secured grants for seven teams-the highest number among local institutions with two of the projects being awarded from the Division of Life Science.
Prof. LIANG Chun, Associate Professor from the Division of Life Science leads the project titled “Development of a Highly Efficacious First-in-Class Vaginal Gel Targeting DRIPs for...Read More
Many congratulations to Prof. Angela Ruohao WU, Associate Professor from the Division of Life Science (LIFS) and the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering (CBE), for being recently awarded the prestigious School Award for Research, 2024/25 for recognizing her impressive research achievements. On the left of the photo is Prof. Guojun BU, Head of Division of Life Science, and on...Read More
Prof. Angela WU, Associate Professor of Division of Life Science and of the Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering (left picture) and Dr. Aftab AMIN, lecturer of Division of Life Science (right picture) are recipients of the SENtastic Staff Award 2025.
This award honors the dedication of our faculty and staff for their exceptional efforts to enhance the well-being of our...Read More
Dr. Aftab AMIN, a lecturer in the Division of Life Science (LIFS), who obtained his PhD in Life Science at HKUST, has been awarded the prestigious Thetos Early Career Distinguished Teaching Award, 2024-25.
The Thetos Distinguished Teaching Award, established by the Thetos Foundation, is the first award at the University dedicated exclusively to recognizing the contributions of...Read More
Division of Life Science
LIFS Summer Recruitment Camp 2025
For 2026/27 Fall Postgraduate Admission
7 July 2025 – 11 July 2025 (5 days)
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Division of Life Science
LIFS Summer Research Program 2025
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For non-local students
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The Summer Research Program is designed for outstanding...Read More
