Summer Internship Program 2024: Opening Program – Visit to HKSTP’s Institute for Translational Research and Virtual Visit to MGI’s αLab

As part of the HKLSS Summer Program 2024 Opening Program, interns 2024 had the opportunity to visit the Institute for Translational Research (ITR) and had a virtual visit to MGI’s αLab at HKSTP on 20 June 2024. It started with an introduction of ITR by Dr Kevin Lai, Assistant Director, BioMedical Technology Support Centre, Institute for Translational Research (Core Facilities), showcased ITR’s commitment to bridging the gap between academia and industry, also support beyond research and development, assisting with capital funding and guiding start-ups towards successfully entering the market. The representative from MGI HK also introduced the αLab, the first phase of MGI lab in HKSTP in the sharing session.