On 22 May 2026, the second Lab & Lounge @CUHK networking talk was held at the UGA event hall, InnoPort. Themed “University Research. Made by Hong Kong: Chinese Medicine ‘Port’?”, the evening brought together researchers, entrepreneurs, and industry professionals to explore how Chinese medicine can evolve from academic discovery into globally competitive health solutions.  Moderated by Professor Walter Ho, Consultant to the Knowledge Transfer Office of the Chinese University of Hong Kong, the session featured Professor Kam Ming Ko, Professor in the Division of Life Science at the Hong Kong University of Science & Technology; Ms. Ming Pang, Founder and CEO of KADOSH Health & Beauty Company Limited; and Ms. Vanessa Lau, Marketing Manager, the Hong Kong Institute of Biotechnology Limited (HKIB). Together, they offered complementary perspectives spanning scientific research, entrepreneurship, and industrial translation—unpacking how innovation in Chinese medicine can move from lab to market within Hong Kong’s growing ecosystem.  The evening began with informal networking over light refreshments, as participants from diverse backgrounds—including faculty members, students, alumni, and industry partners—gathered in a relaxed, open setting.  Professor Kam Ming Ko opened the discussion by grounding the audience in the scientific foundations of Chinese medicine, illustrating how rigorous pharmacological research supports the development of evidence-based health applications.  Building on this foundation, Ms. Ming Pang shared her journey from research insight to brand and business creation. Drawing from her experience in founding KADOSH Health & Beauty and her earlier work with NutriGreen™, she spoke candidly about the challenges of commercialization, the importance of market positioning, and how to translate scientific value into products that resonate with consumers.  From an industry and production perspective, Ms. Vanessa Lau provided a behind-the-scenes look at how laboratory results are scaled into GMP-compliant manufacturing and prepared for global markets. Her sharing highlighted the operational and regulatory considerations essential for bringing Chinese medicine innovations to an international stage.  Organized by CUHK InnoPort, Lab & Lounge @CUHK aims to transform research into dialogue—creating a welcoming environment where knowledge is shared across disciplines and meaningful connections can take root across academia, industry, and society. Participants mingled at UGA Event Hall before the session began, fostering early connections in a relaxed setting. (Photo: KTO)  Guests enjoyed refreshments while engaging in informal conversations. (Photo: KTO) Prof. Walter Ho gave an opening remark. (Photo: KTO) Prof. Kam Ming Ko shared insights on the scientific foundations of Chinese medicine. (Photo: KTO) Ms. Ming Pang discussed the journey from research to brand and market. (Photo: KTO) Ms. Vanessa Lau highlighted the path from lab results to GMP manufacturing and global markets. (Photo: KTO)  Scholars engaged in a dynamic exchange of ideas.  (Photo: KTO) Prof. Ho presented souvenirs to the speakers after the session. (Photo: KTO) Details: https://kto.cuhk.edu.hk/en/news-events/announcements/event-highlight-innoport-lab-lounge-ep-2

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On 15 May 2026, the Knowledge Transfer Office (KTO) of The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) organized a “Pitching Skills Workshop” to support the finalists of the 12th Hong Kong University Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition. The workshop aimed to strengthen the finalists’ pitching capabilities by addressing common pitfalls, sharing proven best practices, and equipping participants with more effective pitching techniques for the finals. Led by Mr. Kelvin Wong, Deputy Director of the KTO, the workshop placed particular emphasis on knowledge transfer and entrepreneurship development. With a dedicated focus on advancing how research outputs can be translated into tangible impact for both industry and society, Kelvin provided practical guidance on how participants can present their ideas strategically and compellingly. Through his coaching on story structure, message clarity, and confidence-building strategies for Q&A, he helped participants enhance their delivery and improve their overall presentation performance – particularly in relation to winning the support of the judges at the final stage. During the interactive session, participants demonstrated strong engagement in the workshop with Kelvin. The session also contributed meaningfully to participants’ storytelling capabilities, enabling them to refine their narratives and present their innovation more effectively. Group photo at the Pitching Skills Workshop. (Photo: KTO) Mr. Kelvin Wong (Deputy Director, Knowledge Transfer Office, CUHK) guided the finalists in refining their storytelling techniques, strengthening clarity and impact to better present their innovative ideas and objectives to the judges. (Photo: KTO) Mr. Kelvin Wong (Deputy Director, Knowledge Transfer Office, CUHK) shared vivid examples to help participants connect with judges, present with confidence, and demonstrate professionalism. (Photo: KTO) A finalist presented his project, and Mr. Kelvin Wong (Deputy Director, Knowledge Transfer Office, CUHK) provided immediate constructive feedback and mentoring to further refine the pitch. (Photo: KTO) Mr. Kelvin Wong (Deputy Director, Knowledge Transfer Office, CUHK) offered tailored guidance that helped students strengthen their delivery and make their pitches more impactful. (Photo : KTO) Details: https://kto.cuhk.edu.hk/en/news-events/announcements/pitching-skills-workshop-the-12th-hong-kong-university-student-innovation-and-entrepreneurship-competition-15-may-2026

The 17th HKTDC Hong Kong International Medical and Healthcare Fair 2026, organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council and co-organised by the Hong Kong MedTech Association, was held from 11 to 13 May 2026 at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). Under the theme “Innovations Boosting Smart Health Experience”, the fair brings together over 13,000 buyers from 61 countries and regions, and features around 300 exhibitors from 10 countries and regions, spotlights MedTech, GeronTech and Preventive Healthcare, showcasing the latest medical innovations integrating artificial intelligence and robotics, fostering global exchange in healthcare innovation and reinforcing Hong Kong’s strengths as a research and commercial hub. This year, CUHK has displayed one innovative project related to traditional Chinese medicine. Dr. Sammy SIU (Scientific Officer, Institute of Chinese Medicine), representative from High Quality Medicinal Support Company Limited. (Photo: KTO) Details: https://kto.cuhk.edu.hk/en/news-events/announcements/event-highlight-hktdc-hong-kong-international-medical-and-healthcare-fair-11-%E2%80%93-13-may-2026

Positioned as Asia’s premier event on health innovation and investment, the 6th Asia Summit on Global Health (ASGH) was jointly organised by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) on 11 – 12 May 2026 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) under the theme “Fuelling Healthcare Breakthroughs”. The summit convenes over 90 influential international healthcare officials, research and medical experts, start-ups, investors, and business leaders from related industries to explore global healthcare trends, with a focus on frontier technologies, AI breakthroughs, pandemic preparedness, silver health, as well as innovation in Chinese medicine, in alignment with the National 15th Five-Year Plan. This year, the ASGH gathered some 3,000 participants from 43 countries and regions and arranged over 400 one-on-one deal-making meetings, while also facilitating the signing of multiple cooperation agreements, with a strong focus on the application of artificial intelligence. As one of the main supporting exhibitors, the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) featured ten start-up teams alongside our three HKTDC Start-up Express 2025 Awardees at the Health Innovation Showcase. Together, we displayed a wide range of biotechnology, digital health and medical technologies in the ASGH Business Hub and the InnoHealth Showcase, driving advancement in the healthcare sector and promoting a sustainable future.  Opening Session Welcome Remarks by Prof Frederick MA (Chairman, HKTDC). (Photo: TDC) Opening Remarks addressed by Mr. John LEE, GBM, SBS, PDSM, PMSM (Chief Executive, HKSARG). (Photo: TDC) Special Remarks by Ms. Wei LI (Deputy Director-General, Office of Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan Affairs of the National Health Commission), delivered on behalf of Prof. Yixin ZENG (Vice-Minister, National Health Commission of the People’s Republic of China). (Photo: TDC)  CUHK Start-up teams Representatives from Curve Robotics Limited (under TSSSU scheme). (Photo: KTO) Representatives from Foresight Language and Learning Solutions Limited (under TSSSU scheme), including Prof. Chun Man Patrick WONG (Department of Linguistics and Modern Languages, CUHK; middle) and Mr. Dick WONG (Executive Director of Foresight Language and Learning Solutions Limited; second from right). (Photo: KTO) Representatives from Health View Bioanalytic Limited (under TSSSU scheme). (Photo: KTO) Representatives from Homing Therapeutics Limited (under TSSSU scheme), including Prof. Kam Tong LEUNG (Department of Paediatrics, CUHK; second from left). (Photo: KTO) Representatives from Illuminatio Medical Technology (under TSSSU scheme). (Photo: KTO) Representatives from Mag Med Biotech Limited (under TSSSU scheme), including Prof. Jiankun Jerry XU (Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, CUHK; middle). (Photo: KTO) Representatives from MediOrigin Technology Ltd, including Prof. Zheng LI (Department of Surgery, CUHK; right). (Photo: KTO) Representatives from NutrigeneAI Biotech Limited (under TSSSU scheme), including Dr. Bill WONG (CEO of NutrigeneAI Biotech Limited; second from right). (Photo: KTO) Representatives from TenoVation Limited (under TSSSU scheme). (Photo: KTO) Representatives from Ynno Med Limited (under TSSSU scheme), including Prof. Xiao YANG (Department of Microbiology, CUHK; second from right). (Photo: KTO) CUHK Start-up teams (Under HKTDC Start-up Express) Representatives from ACTuWISE Limited, including Prof. Wai Tong CHIEN (The Nethersole School of Nursing, CUHK; third from left) and Prof. Yuen Yu Connie CHONG (The Nethersole School of Nursing, CUHK; second from left). (Photo: KTO) Representatives from CELLmeric Limited, including Prof. Ming Kuen Patrick TANG (Department of Anatomical Cellular Pathology, CUHK; right). (Photo: KTO) Representatives from RT Healthtech Co. Limited, including Prof. Kai-yu Raymond TONG (Department of Biomedical Engineering, CUHK; left). (Photo: KTO) CUHK InnoHK Centres Teams A group photo in Multi-Scale Medical Robotics Centre in InnoHK Pavilion. (Photo: KTO)(from left to right) Dr Gene MAN (Head, Knowledge Transfer Events Management Team, KTO), Dr. Hoi Pang NG (Head, Technical Operations, Multi-Scale Medical Robotics Centre), Prof. Wai Yan Philip CHIU (Dean, Faculty of Medicine), Mr. Kelvin WONG (Deputy Director, KTO) Representative from Centre for Neuromusculoskeletal Restorative Medicine in InnoHK Pavilion. (Photo: KTO) Representatives from Centre for Novostics in InnoHK Pavilion. (Photo: KTO) Representatives from Microbiota I-Center in InnoHK Pavilion. (Photo: KTO) Cooperation Agreement Signing Ceremony Memorandum of Understanding Signing Ceremony between Health View Bioanalytics Limited and Howtian Pharm Company Limited in ASGH Cooperation Agreement Signing Ceremony. (Photo: TDC) Memorandum of Understanding Signing Ceremony between Health View Bioanalytics Limited and HAI MA REMEBERS (Hangzhou) Health Technology Co., Limited in ASGH Cooperation Agreement Signing Ceremony. (Photo: KTO) Memorandum of Understanding Signing Ceremony between Foresight Language and Solutions Limited and China Emergency Assistance (Hong Kong) Limited in ASGH Cooperation Agreement Signing Ceremony. (Photo: KTO) Memorandum of Understanding Signing Ceremony between Provectus Therapeutics Limited and Allegrow Biotech Limited in ASGH Cooperation Agreement Signing Ceremony. (Photo: TDC) Speaking Sessions Sharing by Prof. Kam Tong LEUNG (Department of Paediatrics, CUHK; second from left) at the speaking session. (Photo: KTO) Sharing by Prof. Kai-yu Raymond TONG (Department of Biomedical Engineering, CUHK; first from right) at the speaking session. (Photo: KTO) Onsite Project Pitching by CUHK start-up representative (Prof. Kam Tong LEUNG, Homing Therapeutics Limited). (Photo: TDC) Prof. Kam Tong LEUNG (Homing Therapeutics Limited) got the Certificate of Recognition in the Project Pitching Session. (Photo: KTO) Onsite Project Pitching by CUHK start-up representative (Dr. Bill WONG, NutrigeneAI Biotech Limited). (Photo: KTO) Onsite Project Pitching by CUHK start-up representative (Ms. Kiki LEUNG, Ynno Med Limited). (Photo: KTO) Onsite Project Pitching by CUHK start-up representative (Mr. Pui Tik Jam YAU, ACTuWISE Limited). (Photo: KTO) Onsite Project Pitching by CUHK start-up representative (Dr. Xiangqian SHI, RT Healthtech Co. Limited). (Photo: KTO) A group photo of CUHK start-up representatives with the Knowledge Transfer Events Management Team of KTO. (Photo: KTO) Group Photo of KTO Knowledge Transfer Events Management Team. (Photo: KTO) List of Exhibitors (By Alphabetical order) CUHK Startup Company NameProject InvestigatorFaculty / DepartmentCurve Robotics LimitedProf. Shing Shin CHENGFaculty of Engineering / Department of Mechanical and Automation EngineeringForesight Language and Learning Solutions LimitedProf. Chun Man Patrick WONGFaculty of Arts / Department of Linguistics and Modern LanguagesHealth View Bioanalytic LimitedProf. Ka Chun Marc CHONGFaculty of Medicine / The Jockey Club School of Public Health and Primary CareHoming Therapeutics LimitedProf. Kam Tong LEUNGFaculty of Medicine / Department of PaediatricsIlluminatio Medical TechnologyProf. Weitian CHENFaculty of Medicine / Department of Imaging and Interventional RadiologyMag Med Biotech LimitedProf. Jiankun Jerry XUFaculty of Medicine / Department of Orthopaedics and TraumatologyMediOrigin Technology LimitedProf. Zheng LIFaculty of Medicine / Department of SurgeryNutrigeneAI Biotech LimitedProf. Wing Tak Jack WONGFaculty of Science / School of Life SciencesTenoVation LimitedProf. Dan Michelle WANGFaculty of Medicine / School of Biomedical SciencesYnno Med LimitedProf. Xiao YANGFaculty of Medicine / Department of MicrobiologyUnder HKTDC Start-up ExpressACTuWISE LimitedProf. Yuen Yu Connie CHONGFaculty of Medicine/ The Nethersole School of NursingCELLmeric LimitedProf. Ming Kuen Patrick TANGFaculty of Medicine / Department of Anatomical and Cellular PathologyRT Healthtech Co. LimitedProf. Kai-yu Raymond TONGFaculty of Engineering / Department of Biomedical Engineering Details: https://kto.cuhk.edu.hk/en/news-events/announcements/event-highlight-asia-summit-on-global-health-asgh-11-%E2%80%93-12-may-2026

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This “Lab & Lounge” Networking Session is to offer a shared big picture of how university research, manufacturing capability, and entrepreneurship collectively shape the future of Chinese medicine in Hong Kong; and to actively connect researchers, innovators, and industry partners, creating opportunities for collaboration, knowledge exchange, and venture formation. Target audience:CUHK staff, students, alumni, or outside commercial partners who are interested in the topic. Who should join?Researchers, founders, health innovators, and industry partners shaping the future of science‑driven Chinese medicine — from lab to market. Details📅Date: May 22, 2026 (Friday), 5pm to 8pm 📍Venue: UGA Event Hall 🗣️Language: Cantonese🍷 Refreshments provided Speakers Prof. Kam Ming KOTCM Pharmacology ExpertProfessor, HKUSTAssociate Director, Centre for Chinese Medicine R&D, HKUSTTopic “From Chinese medicine science to real world health applications.” Ms. Ming PANGFounder and CEO of KADOSH Health & Beauty Co. Ltd.Formerly Founding Member of NutirGreen™Topic: “From research insight to brand, business, and market adoption.” Ms. Vanessa LAUMarketing Manager, HKIB, CUHKTopic: “From lab results to GMP manufacturing and global markets.” Moderator Prof. Walter HO Register NOW: https://cloud.itsc.cuhk.edu.hk/webform/view.php?id=13732570 For any enquiries, please contact Communications & Engagement Team, KTO at innoport@cuhk.edu.hk.  Details: https://kto.cuhk.edu.hk/en/news-events/announcements/event-highlight-the-vice-chancellor-s-cup-of-student-entrepreneurship-vcce-2026-%E2%80%93final-pitch-cum-award-ceremony-28-apr-2026