To celebrate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China and the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the Macao Special Administrative Region, the Macao Forum of the Greater Bay Area Science Forum was successfully held on December 5, 2024, at the N hall of the Macau University of Science and Technology (MUST). The Symposium of the Macao Subforum, was hosted by the MUST, co-hosted by Medical Sciences Division of MUST, and supported by Macao Translational Medicine Center of MUST, focuses on the theme of "International Regenerative Medicine", with participation of renowned experts from institutions like the Karolinska Institute, Peking University, University of Hong Kong, Zhejiang University, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, and Tongji University, and supported by BGI, Aurora Borealis Co., Ltd and Accuramed Biotechnology Co., Ltd.
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Opening Ceremony Photo
Distinguished guests attending the opening ceremony included: Mr. Chi-Fong LEI, Head of the Pharmacy division of Macau SAR Government; Ms. Sio-Wa TAM, Head of the Division of Tertiary Educational Cooperation and Exchange of Education and Youth Development Bureau of Macau SAR Government; Ms. Pui-Kun UNG, Director of Kiang Wu Hospital of Macau; Professor Renhe XU, Associate Dean of Faculty of Health Sciences of the University of Macau; Assistant Professor Wai-I NG,Vice President of Kiang Wu Nursing College of Macau; Chair Professor Joseph Hun-wei LEE, Vice Chancellor and President of MUST; Dr. CHEN Ji Min, Member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), Vice-Chairman and Secretary General of the University Council of MUST; Chair Professor Paul Kwong-Hang TAM, Vice President of MUST and Director of MUST Precision Regenerative Medicine Centre, Member of the Hong Kong Academy of Sciences; Professor Chuan PANG, Vice President of MUST; Chair Professor Yi Zhun ZHU, Associate Vice President and Director of School of Pharmacy of MUST, Member of the European Academy of Sciences and Arts; Professor Manson FOK, Dean of Faculty of Medicine of MUST and President of University Hospital; Chair Professor Yao HE, Director of Macao Translational Medicine Center of MUST, and experts and scholars in the field of precision regenerative medicine.
During the opening ceremony, Chair Professor Joseph Hun-wei LEE, Vice Chancellor and President of MUST mentioned that this symposium provides a unique platform for interdisciplinary dialogue, where experts in stem cell research, tissue engineering, gene therapy, and clinical applications can converge to share their insights and findings. The discussions and collaborations that will take place over the course of this event are crucial for addressing some of the most challenging medical conditions and pave the way for a healthier future.
Chair Professor Joseph Hun-wei LEE, Vice Chancellor and President of MUST delivered welcoming remarks
Dr. CHEN Ji Min, Member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), Vice-Chairman and Secretary General of the University Council of MUST mentioned that the hosting of this forum will further deepen international exchange and cooperation in the field of regenerative medicine, strengthen positive interactions between academia and industry. It will also drive research breakthroughs and accelerate the translation of results in regenerative medicine, enhancing the healthcare standards in the Greater Bay Area and globally.
Dr. CHEN Ji Min, Member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), Vice-Chairman and Secretary General of the University Council of MUST delivered welcoming remarks
Chair Professor Paul Kwong-Hang TAM, Vice President of MUST and Director of MUST Precision Regenerative Medicine Centre, Member of the Hong Kong Academy of Sciences mentioned that precision and regeneration converge to offer hope for conditions that were previously deemed untreatable and the discussions and exchanges in this symposium will inspire new ideas and foster partnerships that will drive the field forward.
Chair Professor Paul Kwong-Hang TAM, Vice President of MUST and Director of MUST Precision Regenerative Medicine Centre, Member of the Hong Kong Academy of Sciences delivered welcoming remarks
“International Precision Regenerative Medicine Symposium” consists of academic presentations and panel discussions, aiming to facilitate communication and collaboration among participants. This symposium is honorary to have academic presentations cover cutting-edge research achievements and clinical applications in the field of precision regenerative medicine by experts such as Professor Kathryn Song Eng CHEAH, Professor Yihai CAO, Professor Renhe XU, Professor Fanyi ZENG, Chair Professor Yao HE, Professor Zhili RONG, Professor Xinhua LIN, Professor Yang ZHAO, Professor Steve Chen Lung LIN, Professor Xiaolei YIN, Professor Ludi ZHANG.
The panel discussions featured -Professor Pengtao LIU, Associate Professor Yi XIAO, Associate Professor Vincent Chi Hang LUI, Professor Xianwei CHEN, Professor Zhiying HE, Associate Professor Zhaoting LIU, Professor Saiyong ZHU focused on the topic of " Clinical Translation and Application of Regenerative Medicine " and " Innovation and Progress in Liver Disease Treatment ".
The symposium concluded successfully with an in-depth and vibrant exchange between the distinguished guests, faculty members and the students in attendance.
