At the Crack of Dawn

Mitochondrial dysfunction is associated with various chronic diseases and cancers, including neurodegenerative diseases and metabolic syndrome. Gently extracting a single mitochondrion from within a living cell—without causing damage and without the guidance of fluorescent makers—has long been a challenge akin to threading a needle in a storm for scientists.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) is delighted to note that Dr. the Hon. Andrew LIAO Cheung-Sing has been reappointed as Chairman of the University Court by Mr. John LEE Ka-Chiu, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and Chancellor of HKUST. The appointment, effective from March 6, 2026, is for a term of three years. Under Dr.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) extends its warmest congratulations to Prof. Harry SHUM on his reappointment as Chairman of the University Council by Mr. John LEE Ka-Chiu, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and Chancellor of HKUST. The reappointment is for a three-year term, effective March 6, 2026.