On the invitation by the Kunming Institute of Zoology (KIZ), Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), China, Prof. Chan Wai-yee, Director of the School of Biomedical Sciences, and Prof. Zhao Hui paid a visit to Kunming on 16 – 17 June 2018.

The visit aimed to discuss the research planning and development of the KIZ – The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) Joint Laboratory of Bio-resources and Molecular Research in Common Diseases (the Joint Laboratory) and the possible involvement of CUHK in the newly established CAS Center for Excellence in Animal Evolution and Genetics.

Since the establishment of the Joint Laboratory, our School has been maintaining a close relationship with KIZ in both academic research (see previous academic exchange activities HERE) and student exchanges (see previous student exchange activities HERE).

Prof. Chan Wai-yee (3rd from right) and Prof. Zhao Hui (1st from right) with other KIZ representatives


Prof. Chan Wai-yee (middle) visits the facilities of KIZ