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Building a dynamic life sciences ecosystem

 
 

Building a dynamic life sciences ecosystem

 
 

Connecting life sciences to our everyday life experience

 
 

Connecting life sciences to our everyday life experience

 
 

Nurturing young talents in Hong Kong

 
 

Nurturing young talents in Hong Kong

WHAT WE DO

 
 

Hong Kong Life Sciences Society (HKLSS) is a youth organization established in 2018 aiming to build a dynamic life sciences ecosystem in Hong Kong. Through knowledge exchange, collaboration and engagement, HKLSS aims to attract, cultivate and retain talent in Hong Kong’s life sciences and biotechnology sectors.

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On 12th October, the Hong Kong Life Sciences Society (HKLSS or the Society) held a Presentation Ceremony at…

12 Oct 2024

On 12th October, the Hong Kong Life Sciences Society (HKLSS or the Society) held a Presentation Ceremony at the AIRSIDE headquarters of Nan Fung Group for the Hong Kong Life Sciences Scholarship Awards (the Scholarship Awards).

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Hong Kong Life Sciences Society Summer Internship Program 2024 has concluded with a closing ceremony on 10 …

12 Aug 2024

Hong Kong Life Sciences Society Summer Internship Program 2024 has concluded with a closing ceremony on 10 August, where participating organizations and the distinguished guests witnessed the interns’ growth.

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On the final day of the trip, the Wuxi-Shanghai Study Tour participants had a cultural visit to Tianzifang…

29 Jun 2024

On the final day of the trip, the Wuxi-Shanghai Study Tour participants had a cultural visit to Tianzifang and the Bund.

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During the visit at AstraZeneca (China), Ms Shirley Cheng, Director of Human Resources at AstraZeneca (China…

28 Jun 2024

During the visit at AstraZeneca (China), Ms Shirley Cheng, Director of Human Resources at AstraZeneca (China) shared the company’s plans for expansion into Hong Kong, with the focus on oncology, respiratory, and cardiovascular areas.

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The Summer Internship Program 2024 Welcoming Dinner in Shanghai took place on 28 June 2024.

28 Jun 2024

The Summer Internship Program 2024 Welcoming Dinner in Shanghai took place on 28 June 2024.

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During the visit to the Roche Accelerator in Shanghai on 28 June 2024, Dr Qiusong Tang, Head of Roche…

28 Jun 2024

During the visit to the Roche Accelerator in Shanghai on 28 June 2024, Dr Qiusong Tang, Head of Roche Accelerator, provided insights into the process of drug development.

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On 12th October, the Hong Kong Life Sciences Society (HKLSS or the Society) held a Presentation Ceremony at…

12 Oct 2024
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On 12th October, the Hong Kong Life Sciences Society (HKLSS or the Society) held a Presentation Ceremony at the AIRSIDE headquarters of Nan Fung Group for the Hong Kong Life Sciences Scholarship Awards (the Scholarship Awards).

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Hong Kong Life Sciences Society Summer Internship Program 2024 has concluded with a closing ceremony on 10 …

12 Aug 2024
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Hong Kong Life Sciences Society Summer Internship Program 2024 has concluded with a closing ceremony on 10 August, where participating organizations and the distinguished guests witnessed the interns’ growth.

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On the final day of the trip, the Wuxi-Shanghai Study Tour participants had a cultural visit to Tianzifang…

29 Jun 2024
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On the final day of the trip, the Wuxi-Shanghai Study Tour participants had a cultural visit to Tianzifang and the Bund.

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OUR PEOPLE

Nancy Ip
Board Vice-Chair
Board of Governors
PhD (Harvard)
President, HKUSTThe Morningside Professor of Life Science

Nancy Ip is currently the President, The Morningside Professor of Life Science, and the Director of the State Key Laboratory of Molecular Neuroscience at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. She received her PhD degree in Pharmacology from Harvard University, after which she held the position of Senior Staff Scientist at Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. in New York. Since joining HKUST in 1993, she has served as the Vice-President for Research and Development, Dean of Science, Director of the Biotechnology Research Institute, and Head of the Department of Biochemistry.

Prof Ip is world-renowned for her significant contributions to the field of neuroscience. Her outstanding research has resulted in 328 scientific papers and 70 patents. The excellence of her work has been recognized through numerous prestigious awards and honors including the L’OREAL-UNESCO for Women in Science Award, the National Natural Science Awards, 10 Science Stars of China by Nature, and Chevalier de l’Ordre National du Mérite (National Order of Merit) by the French Government. As a further testament to her distinguished achievements, Ip has been elected to the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the US National Academy of Sciences, the World Academy of Sciences, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, the Hong Kong Academy of Sciences, and the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences.

Antony Leung
Board Vice-Chair
Board of Governors
Chairman, Nan Fung Group

Antony Leung, former Financial Secretary of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, is Group Chairman of Nan Fung Group, a leading regional conglomerate focusing on property & investment businesses.  He is also Group Chairman & Co-Founder of New Frontier Group, a group that engages in health care, elderly services and investment business in China. Concurrently, Antony is Independent Non-Executive Director of China Merchants Bank, Chairman of two charity organizations - Heifer Hong Kong and Food Angel.

Antony also has extensive experience in financial services, including Chairman of Greater China of Blackstone, Chairman of Asia of JP Morgan Chase, Asia Head of Citi Private Bank, Regional Head of Citi Investment Bank, Treasury and Greater China.  In addition, he was Independent Director of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, China Mobile (Hong Kong) Limited, American International Assurance (Hong Kong) Limited, International Advisory Board Member of China Development Bank and Chairman of Harvard Business School Association of Hong Kong. His past public service included Non-Official Member of the Executive Council, Chairman of Education Commission, Chairman of University Grants Committee, Member of Exchange Fund Advisory Committee, Director of Hong Kong Airport Authority and Hong Kong Futures Exchange, Member of the Preparatory Committee and Election Committee for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and Hong Kong Affairs Advisors.

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