Building on its extensive experience in health science education and research, PolyU has forged a number of new strategic partnerships with Mainland hospitals and educational institutions. These interdisciplinary collaborations aim to integrate fields, such as engineering, rehabilitation, and radiology, to advance health science.

Merging medicine and engineering with Peking University Third Hospital

In January, PolyU signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Peking University Third Hospital (PUTH) to establish the Medicine-Engineering Collaborative Innovation Research Laboratory. This partnership combines the strengths of both institutions to foster innovation in medicine and engineering, laying a solid foundation for cultivating future medical professionals and contributing to global medical advancements.

PolyU and PUTH agree to officially establish the Medicine-Engineering Collaborative Innovation Research Laboratory. Representatives included Dr Lam Tai-fai, PolyU Council Chairman (6th from left); Prof. Fu Wei, PUTH President (6th from right); Prof. Jin-Guang Teng, PolyU President (5th from left); Prof. Tang Yida, PUTH Vice President (5th from right); Dr Roy Chung Chi-ping, Honorary Chairman of the PolyU Court (4th from left); Prof. Yuan Chunhui, Director of the Department of General Surgery of PUTH (4th from right); Prof. Wing-tak Wong, PolyU Deputy President and Provost (3rd from left); Prof. Sun Tao, Deputy Director of the Department of General Surgery of PUTH (3rd from right); Prof. Christopher Chao, PolyU Vice President (Research and Innovation) (2nd from left); Dr Li Lei, Associate Chief Physician of the Department of General Surgery of PUTH (2nd from right); Prof. H.C. Man, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering of PolyU (left); and Dr Bing Yuntao, Associate Chief Physician of the Department of General Surgery of PUTH (right).

Promoting interdisciplinary medical research with Peking University Health Science Center

Building on its collaborative momentum, PolyU signed an MoU with the Peking University Health Science Center (PUHSC) in February to explore collaboration in medical technology. The partnership aims to promote interdisciplinary medical disciplines through joint research projects and academic exchanges, leveraging the research capabilities and academic resources of PolyU’s Faculty of Health and Social Sciences and PUHSC’s Institute of Medical Technology.

The MoU was signed by Prof. Wing-tak Wong, PolyU Deputy President and Provost (left, seated), and Prof. Wang Jiadong, Vice President of PUHSC (right, seated). Other attendees included Mr Ben Lau, PolyU Associate Vice President (Campus Development and Facilities) (left, back row); Prof. David Shum, Dean of the PolyU Faculty of Health and Social Sciences (4th from left, back row); Prof. Cai Jing, Head of the PolyU Department of Health Technology and Informatics (3rd from left, back row); Prof. Yip Shea-ping, Chair Professor of Diagnostic Science and Molecular Genetics of the PolyU Department of Health Technology and Informatics (2nd from left, back row); as well as Prof. Liu Hong, Director of PUHSC Education Department (5th from right, back row); Prof. Wang Qing, Vice Dean of PUHSC Graduate School (4th from right, back row); Ms Li Xiaojia, Deputy Director of the Office of Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan Affairs (3rd from right, back row), and Prof. Han Hongbin, Dean of PUHSC Institute of Medical Technology (6th from right, back row).

Enhancing sports medicine and rehabilitation with Southern Medical University and SMU Shenzhen Hospital

PolyU has further expanded its partnerships by collaborating with Southern Medical University (SMU) and Shenzhen Hospital of Southern Medical University (SMU Shenzhen Hospital) to enhance sports medicine and rehabilitation services. The collaboration will establish the International Sports Medical Rehabilitation Centre, integrating medical care, education, and research to deliver high-quality sports medicine rehabilitation and clinical services.

The partnership will leverage the strengths of PolyU’s Department of Rehabilitation Sciences and the PolyU Research Institute for Sports Science and Technology, alongside SMU’s School of Rehabilitation Medicine and the clinical expertise of SMU Shenzhen Hospital.

The MoU was signed by Prof. Christopher Chao, PolyU Vice President (Research and Innovation) (left, seated); Prof. Liu Shuwen, Vice President of SMU (2nd from left, seated); and Prof. Zhou Hongwei, Director of SMU Shenzhen Hospital (right, seated). The Ceremony was hosted by Mr Man Qiang, Secretary of the Party Committee of SMU Shenzhen Hospital (left, back row). Attending guests included Prof. Marco Pang, Chair Professor and Head of the PolyU Department of Rehabilitation Sciences (2nd from right, back row); Prof. Peng Hongjuan, Director of the International Affairs Office of SMU (right, back row); and Prof. Pei Guoxian, Director of the International Sports Medical Rehabilitation Centre (2nd from left, back row).

Radiation oncology research with Shandong First Medical University

An MoU with Shandong First Medical University (SDFMU) further strengthens PolyU’s medical research network. This partnership will combine PolyU’s strengths in health technology and informatics with SDFMU’s experience in clinical work and advanced medical technologies for tumour radiotherapy, advancing talent and research development in the field.

Witnessed by Mr Chen Ping, Vice Governor of Shandong Province (centre, back row); Prof. Cai Jing, Head of the PolyU Department of Health Technology and Informatics (2nd from right, back row); Prof. Yip Shea-ping, Chair Professor of Diagnostic Science and Molecular Genetics of the PolyU Department of Health Technology and Informatics (right, back row); Prof. Liu Sijin, Secretary of the Party Committee of SDFMU (2nd from left, back row); and Prof. Yu Jinming, Hospital President of the Cancer Hospital of SDFMU (left, back row), the MoU was signed by Prof. David Shum, Dean of the PolyU Faculty of Health and Social Sciences (right, seated), and Prof. Wang Yuxuan, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee of SDFMU (left, seated).

These strategic partnerships complement PolyU’s existing collaborations with other Mainland universities and align with its plans to establish the third medical school to meet the growing demand for quality healthcare services in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area. Building on 40 years of experience in nurturing over 50,000 allied healthcare professionals across various disciplines, PolyU continues to deliver significant support and enhance the local healthcare system through these collaborative initiatives.