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
More than 50 alumni from the Division of Life Science (LIFS) returned to campus on 8 March 2025, to reconnect with fellow alumni and professors at the LIFS Alumni Homecoming 2025.
The event was inaugurated by Prof. Guojun BU, Head of Division, to kick off the lunch reception with a warm welcome and insightful updates on the latest developments within the Division. Representatives from the...Read More
The Research Grants Council (RGC) has announced the results of the Collaborative Research Fund (CRF) 2024/25.
Congratulations to Prof. Jiguang WANG, Padma Harilela Associate Professor of Life Science (Division of Life Science (LIFS) and Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering (CBE)) for being a recipient of the Collaborative Research Project Grant (CRPG) under the Collaborative...Read More
An international research team led by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has identified key genetic factors that confer protective effects against Alzheimer’s disease (AD) through a comprehensive genetic analysis of East Asian populations, including Chinese and Japanese, as well as European populations. This groundbreaking discovery sheds light on how these...Read More
The Division of Life Science (LIFS) Retreat took place on January 9-10, 2025, at the Grand Coloane Resort in Macau, SAR, China. This engaging event brought together over 40 faculty members, including regular and teaching staff, as well as four newly recruited faculty.
The primary objectives of the Retreat were to create a productive environment for collaboration and connection, allowing...Read More
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