From Economic Powerhouse to Global Scientific Leader
When people think of Hong Kong, they typically envision a global financial hub with towering skyscrapers and a bustling port. Few would immediately associate this densely populated territory with cutting-edge scientific research.
Leveraging economic strength for scientific advancement
Transforming limited resources into research excellence
Bridging China and global biotechnology markets
Pioneering researchers began exploring computational approaches to biological questions, including use of microcomputers in histopathology 4 .
Hong Kong government launched its Innovation and Technology Fund (ITF) with approximately $5 billion commitment 4 .
Establishment of Hong Kong Bioinformatics Centre by CUHK and HKUST 4 .
First papers published in dedicated bioinformatics journals from HKUST and Hong Kong Polytechnic University 4 .
Comprehensive bioinformatics support for genomics and transcriptomics data analyses with focus on next-generation sequencing 6 .
59.5% domestic and 40.5% international collaborations with key partners including Sun Yat-sen University and Karolinska Institute 5 .
First undergraduate degree in bioinformatics (2001) 4
Specialized courses in sequence bioinformatics and computational molecular biology
Master of Science in Genomics and Bioinformatics 4
Postgraduate Diploma in Genomics and Bioinformatics
HKUST, Hong Kong Baptist University, City University, and Hong Kong Polytechnic University all contribute to computational biology training 4
Developed by Immuno Cure at Hong Kong Science Park in collaboration with University of Hong Kong's LKS Faculty of Medicine .
| Tool | Application |
|---|---|
| Sequence Alignment (BWA) | HIV genetic variation analysis 6 |
| Phylogenetic Analysis | Tracking HIV mutation patterns |
| Structural Bioinformatics | HIV epitope analysis |
| NGS Data Analysis | HIV genomic characterization 6 |
Combining genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics for systems biology 1
Connecting Mainland China and global biotechnology partnerships
"With strong policy and funding support from the HKSAR government, Hong Kong will further serve as a bridge connecting Mainland China and global tech partnerships, solidifying its leadership in life sciences innovation." - Albert Wong, CEO of HKSTP