Life Science

The cross-disciplinary research team includes co-corresponding authors Prof. Qu Jianan (right, back row) and Prof. Julie L. Semmelhack (right, front row), together with co-first authors Mr. Yan Gewei (left, back row) and Dr. Tian Guangnan (right, front row).
The cross-disciplinary research team includes co-corresponding authors Prof. Qu Jianan (right, back row) and Prof. Julie L. Semmelhack (right, front row), together with co-first authors Mr. Yan Gewei (left, back row) and Dr. Tian Guangnan (right, front row). 
Enhancing Precision of All-Optical Brain Manipulation and Imaging
HKUST Team Unveils Innovative Technology for Precise Reading and Control of Brain Circuits to Advance Brain Disease Research
Unraveling Brain Tumors
HKUST Researchers Uncover Immune-Hot Brain Tumor Subtype with Poorer Survival and Develop AI Framework for Precise Identification
Group photo of the HKUST research team, including Prof. Wang Yiwen, Associate Professor (first row, right); Dr. Wu Shenghui (first row, center), Research Assistant Professor, from the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering; and Prof. Liu Kai (first row, left), Professor in the Division of Life Science and the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, along with other research members.
Group photo of the HKUST research team, including Prof. Wang Yiwen, Associate Professor (first row, right); Dr. Wu Shenghui (first row, center), Research Assistant Professor, from the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering; and Prof. Liu Kai (first row, left), Professor in the Division of Life Science and the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, along with other research members. 
Offering New Hope to Patients
HKUST Engineering Pioneers Computational Models for Transregional Neural Activity to Re-establish Damaged Neural Connectivity
A research team led by Prof. Qu Jianan, Professor of the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering, School of Engineering, HKUST, has introduced a groundbreaking technique that can capture high-resolution images of the awake mice brain in a near non-invasive manner. The advancement promises deeper insights into human brain function in both healthy and diseased conditions.
A research team led by Prof. Qu Jianan, Professor of the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering, School of Engineering, HKUST, has introduced a groundbreaking technique that can capture high-resolution images of the awake mice brain in a near non-invasive manner. The advancement promises deeper insights into human brain function in both healthy and diseased conditions. 
Advancing Research into Human Brain and Neurological Diseases
HKUST Engineering Scholars Develop Novel High-Resolution Brain Imaging Technology that Enables Real-time Observation of Mouse Brain
Prof. Angela Wu
Prof. Angela Wu 
Recognizing Transformative Research Across Disciplines
HKUST Bioengineer Prof. Angela WU Named 2025 Schmidt Polymath
Corresponding authors: Prof. Qu Jianan (first right) from the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering (ECE), and Prof. Liu Kai (second left) from the Division of Life Science (LIFS); co-first authors: ECE PhD graduate Dr. Wu Wanjie (second right), ECE PhD student He Yingzhu (center), and LIFS PhD student Chen Yujun (first left)
Corresponding authors: Prof. Qu Jianan (first right) from the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering (ECE), and Prof. Liu Kai (second left) from the Division of Life Science (LIFS); co-first authors: ECE PhD graduate Dr. Wu Wanjie (second right), ECE PhD student He Yingzhu (center), and LIFS PhD student Chen Yujun (first left) 
Cross-Disciplinary Study in Engineering and Biology
HKUST Researchers Reveal Microglia’s Crucial Role in Preventing Axonal Degeneration Following Spinal Cord Injury
Prof. Qu Jianan, Professor of the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering at HKUST (first left), Prof. Wu Zhenguo, Professor of the Division of Life Science at HKUST (second left), and other members of the research team
Prof. Qu Jianan, Professor of the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering at HKUST (first left), Prof. Wu Zhenguo, Professor of the Division of Life Science at HKUST (second left), and other members of the research team 
HKUST Researchers Develop Innovative Microscope Platform to Unveil Intricacies of Skeletal Muscle Regeneration
Prof. Wang Jiguang, Padma Harilela Associate Professor of Life Science in HKUST’s Division of Life Science and Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering (left); and co-first authors of the paper: Prof. Chai Ruichao, Associate Professor of Beijing Tiantan Hospital at Capital Medical University and Associate Professor at Beijing Neurosurgical Institute (center); and Dr. Mu Quanhua (right), Research Assistant Professor in HKUST’s Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering.
Prof. Wang Jiguang, Padma Harilela Associate Professor of Life Science in HKUST’s Division of Life Science and Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering (left); and co-first authors of the paper: Prof. Chai Ruichao, Associate Professor of Beijing Tiantan Hospital at Capital Medical University and Associate Professor at Beijing Neurosurgical Institute (center); and Dr. Mu Quanhua (right), Research Assistant Professor in HKUST’s Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering. 
Advancing Precision Neuro-oncology
HKUST-led Research Unveils Early Predictors of Glioma Evolution by Self-constructed Machine Learning Model CELLO2
In vivo 3P calcium imaging of spontaneous neuronal activity at different depths below pia of the somatosensory cortex of a CCK-GCaMP6s mouse (four-month-old) through the intact skull (110-μm thickness) with system correction only (left) and full AO correction (right).
In vivo 3P calcium imaging of spontaneous neuronal activity at different depths below pia of the somatosensory cortex of a CCK-GCaMP6s mouse (four-month-old) through the intact skull (110-μm thickness) with system correction only (left) and full AO correction (right). 
Understanding How Our Brain Functions
HKUST Researchers Demonstrate Near-Non-Invasive In Vivo Imaging in Mouse Cortex at an Unprecedented Depth
HKUST Council Chairman Mr. Andrew Liao with Prof. Nancy Ip (left), the first woman President of HKUST.
HKUST Council Chairman Mr. Andrew Liao with Prof. Nancy Ip (left), the first woman President of HKUST. 
First Female President
HKUST Appoints Prof. Nancy IP as Fifth President
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