Talks and Workshops

HKLSS participated in Nan Fung Group’s community event ‘In Time Of’ – “Halloween Festival: The Lingering Fine Wine” at Nan Fung Place from 28 to 30 October 2022. HKLSS 2021 and 2022 interns managed a pop-up booth during the event to introduce their brewing project - “The Scientist’s Brew” and shared related brewing science facts with the public through mini-games.

HKLSS participated in The Mills’ “In Time of Fair” on 27 – 28 May 2023. During the event, HKLSS interns introduced “The Scientist’s Brew” project to the public. They also explained the underlying life science principles behind the brewing process, enhancing public awareness and understanding of life sciences.

HKLSS hosted the “Connect & Converse: Career Stories from Young Professionals” event on 11 June 2025, bringing together students and early-career professionals with a shared interest in life sciences, biomedicine, and biotechnology.

This interactive workshop began with the basic concepts of data analytics, followed by an introduction to R, a popular programming language to streamline data workflows, aiming to come up with more meaningful conclusions.

The “Distinguished Talk Series (1): Exploring Biotech Career - Unveiling Investment Opportunities" took place on 20 February 2024.

The Distinguished Talk Series (2) - Strategizing Your Biotech Future was held on 27 November 2024.

The “Distinguished Talk Series (3): Exploring Research and Opportunities in Biomedical Sciences” was held on 23 January 2025.

The “Brew & Bubble: DIY Kombucha Workshop for Mental Wellness” was held on 25 May 2024 at The Mills Fabrica as part of the International Healthcare Week 2024.

The biochemical reactions that occur in every stage of beer brewing impact the flavor and smell of the beer. This workshop will guide the participants through each stage of the brewing process, explaining the procedures and principles behind it while getting the participants to enjoy a taste of different craft brews.

The biochemical reactions that occur in every stage of beer brewing impact the flavor and smell of the beer. This workshop will guide the participants through each stage of the brewing process, explaining the procedures and principles behind it while getting the participants to enjoy a taste of different craft brews.

The “Extracting DNA from Fruits” workshop was successfully completed on 1 April 2023 at the Hong Kong Science Museum as part of the science program of the HK SciFest 2023.

The “Let’s Talk about Eczema” seminar was held on 23 May 2023 as an event of the International Healthcare Week 2023. HKLSS invited two young members, Dr Stella Wong, Founder of Lectcha and Registered Chinese Medicine Practitioner, and Mr Harrison Li, Co-Founder/CEO of WeDerm, to host the event.

In the second session of the Online Panel Discussions, Eddy Wu, Founder and CEO of Arctic Vision and Dianna Qian, Partner of Pivotal China have given us some valuable knowledge and tips on starting a biotech career in China.

The “Evening Panel Discussion: Pathway in Life Sciences” has been completed on 8 March 2023.

The "Online Panel Discussion: Pursuing a Biotech Career" was successfully held on 9 July 2022.

Moderated by Alex Chan, Co-director of The Mills Fabrica, two local technoprenuers, Stanley Sy, CEO of Sanomics and Walden Lam, Co-founder of Unspun shared with our members and summer interns some thought-provoking opinions and interesting career stories.

The "Online Panel Discussion: The Development of Biotech and Healthcare Industries in Hong Kong" was successfully held on 16 July 2022.

The "Panel Discussion Series 2021: Understanding the Employer’s Perspective on Hiring Life Sciences Graduates" was held on 9 June 2021.

The "Panel Discussion Series 2021: Why and How to Become a Bioentrepreneur?" was held on 14 July 2021. Two bioentrepreneurs, Mr Stanley Sy, CEO of Sanomics and Dr Eddy Wu, Founder and CEO of Arctic Vision, shared their journey of becoming a bioentrepreneur.

Personal statement is a crucial component of the graduate school application. A well-written statement can make you stand out. In this workshop, Prof Tom Cheung shared tips of writing a unique, concise and no-cliche statement.

LinkedIn is one of the main social networking tools used for discovering new talents and opportunities. The participants learnt how to navigate LinkedIn like a pro and help them connect with people in their field.

HKLSS hosted the “Spring Festival Feast: Poon Choi Celebration” on 15 February 2025, bringing together over 60 mentors and members to celebrate the Year of the Snake.

HKLSS partnered with Mr Daniel Chan Ho Yuen to host “The Phab Maze”, a meaningful and engaging workshop, on 7 June 2025.

HKLSS hosted the “Urban Farming Experience: Green Thumb in the City” workshop at AIRSIDE on 8 March 2025.

In early March, Ken Wong, the Executive Director of HKLSS, interacted with students from three academic schools at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. Students representing the Schools of Life Sciences, Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy at CUHK, engaged discussions with Ken regarding the industry's potential in Hong Kong.

The guided tour of "Health by Design: The art of health messaging in HK" was successfully held on 27 April 2024. HKLSS members had the opportunity to participate in a unique exhibition at HKUMed.

HKLSS organized the "Vital Senses Healthcare Series" for Nan Fung Group staff in early 2025. This series showcased speakers from HKLSS' partnering companies, addressing health challenges prevalent in urban settings.

The second session of the "Vital Senses Healthcare Series" seminar was held on 19 February 2025, in collaboration with Belun Technology.

On 26 February 2025, HKLSS hosted the final session of the “Vital Senses Healthcare Series” with Arctic Vision to explore effective prevention and treatment methods of dry eyes, as well as other common ophthalmology-related conditions such as floaters and presbyopia.

The "Cracking AI Job Interview" webinar was successfully held on 28 November 2023. Mr Roland Leung, Managing Director of Datality Lab, shared his experience towards interview success in the ever-evolving field of artificial intelligence.

“Webinar: HKEX’s Introduction of ESG and Corporate Governance Initiatives” was held on 16 August 2022. Mr Alvin Cheung, Assistant Vice President of HKEX shared with us an introduction of ESG and the framework for ESG disclosure, application and implementation.

“Webinar: The Power of Networking” was held on 26 October 2022. Mr Stanley Sy, Chairman of Hong Kong Regen Medtech Limited shared with us how networking skills advance our life sciences careers.

“Webinar: The Power of Visual Communication in Sciences” was held on 2 November 2022. Dr Alastair Louey, Managing Director and Co-founder of REN Studios introduced his latest project in translating scientific ideas into powerful visuals which would appeal to a wider audience group.

The “Women Scientists in Hong Kong: Challenges and Fulfilments” online panel discussion was held on 7 March 2022.

This interactive workshop began with the basic concepts of data analytics, followed by an introduction to R, a popular programming language to streamline data workflows, aiming to come up with more meaningful conclusions.

Personal statement is a crucial component of the graduate school application. A well-written statement can make you stand out. In this workshop, Prof Tom Cheung shared tips of writing a unique, concise and no-cliche statement.

Our webinar series offers members up-to-date knowledge on life sciences-related topics and chances to chat with our experts on a range of current topics related to the Coronavirus pandemic.

LinkedIn is one of the main social networking tools used for discovering new talents and opportunities. The participants learnt how to navigate LinkedIn like a pro and help them connect with people in their field.

With the huge adaption of remote work and education around the world, online presentations have become the new norm. For many, moving from in-person to online presentations may bring a new set of challenges to overcome. The participates understood the use of voice to engage, influence and inspire online audience. They also learnt about the techniques in building meaningful interaction with different audiences.