HKBU Research Office organises “Research Mixer – Embark on Discovery with Life Science Imaging Centre (LSIC)”

“Research Mixer – Embark on Discovery with Life Science Imaging Centre” was held on November 7, 2023 (Tuesday) at HKBU, with esteemed HKBU speakers including Professor Lyu Aiping, Vice-President (Research and Development), Professor Zhou Changsong, Director of LSIC, Dr Yu Rongjun, Associate Director of LSIC and a number of HKBU researchers from different disciplines like science, Chinese medicine, arts, creative arts, and business.

Professor Lyu initiated the event with an opening remark, welcoming HKBU researchers from various faculties and schools. “LSIC is a remarkable addition to our university and a significant milestone in our journey towards excellence in research and innovation,” he stated the significance of LSIC, the Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) facilities, as an invaluable major research infrastructure to the University.

Afterwards, three LSIC representatives, Professor Zhou, Dr Yu and Ms Connie Ngo, a radiographer, provided everyone with informative presentations on the development status and operation plan, remarkable facilities and an overview of MRI safety issues of LSIC. 

While the participating researchers demonstrated a genuine interest in utilising the LSIC facilities in their research endeavours, the invited researchers further shared with everyone their well-considered proposals to leverage the facilities in their individual and collaborative transdisciplinary research. Subsequently, there was a stimulating discussion over the usability and applications of the MRI facilities.

The inspirational sharing was seamlessly followed by an exhilarating in-person tour to LSIC guided by the dedicated LSIC representatives. Throughout the visit, the enthusiastic participants actively posed enlightening questions and engaged in in-depth and insightful discussions with Professor Zhou and other LSIC members, which marked a rewarding conclusion to the event.

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A group photo of the experienced speakers and enthusiastic participating researchers of the event

Professor Lyu Aiping, Vice-President (Research and Development), gives an opening remark at the beginning of the event.

Professor Zhou Changsong, Director of LSIC, shares the development status and operation plan of LSIC.

The participants are engaged in Professor Zhou’s sharing.

Dr Yu Rongjun, Associate Director of LSIC, presents on the facilities of LSIC.

Ms Connie Ngo, a radiographer of LSIC, introduces on MRI safety issues of LSIC.

Dr Tian Liang from the Faculty of Science talks about his proposal to leverage the LSIC facilities in his research.

Dr Cheung King-Ho from the School of Chinese Medicine shares his proposal involving the LSIC facilities.

Dr Emily Chow-Quesada from the Faculty of Arts presents on her proposed study using the LSIC facilities.

Dr Lilla Trruffi from the Academy of Music shares her thoughts of how to utilise the LSIC facilities in her research.

Dr Shirley Li from the School of Business is happy to share her proposed project involving the use of LSIC facilities.

Dr Sam Lau from the School of Continuing Education introduces his research in which the LSIC facilities can be used.

Some participants raise further questions at the Q&A session and initiate lively discussions.

The participating researchers enjoy getting insights from one another and the LSIC representatives.

Professor Zhou introduces the facilities at the guided tour to LSIC.

Everyone is interested in Professor Zhou’s introduction of the facilities at LSIC.