MICROBIAL
HEALTH
AMBASSADORS
Programme Period:
14 July - 08 August 2025
(4 weeks)
Overview
This programme aims to provide opportunities for Ambassadors to learn from a diverse team of microbiota experts and to explore in streams of community outreach, clinical and laboratory research. Ambassadors will gain professional knowledge and skills of innovative microbiome biotechnology.
Eligibility
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Hong Kong permanent residents
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Undergraduate students in any disciplines who is interested in exploring innovative medicine from a holistic approach and having a strong passion to reach out to the community.
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Good knowledge of application software (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Chinese word processing
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Experience in Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, Final Cut Pro would be an advantage
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Available for the Full-Time programme during the training period
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Pro-active, enjoy working with people and possess strong communication skills
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Able to communicate effectively, embrace changes and overcome challenges
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Have strong desire to learn and resolve problems in new ways
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Proficient in English and Cantonese (Mandarin is also preferred)
Programme Structure
Central Laboratory
Animal Facilities
Research and Clinical Practice
Leadership Training
Integration of Research, Academia and Industry
Our ambassadors will engage in 5 different domains to develop skills in microbiome analysis and leadership style.
Mentors
Prof. Sandra Chan
Mr. Jim Chiu
Dr. Gabriel Lee
Mr. CP Cheung
Ms. Stephy Ho
Dr. Oscar Wong
Schedule
Application
Period:
Interview &
Selection Period:
Result
Announcement:
Mid Mar to Late Apr
Early to Mid May
Early Jun
Application Detail
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Programme fee: free of charge (not including meals and transportation)
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Application method: online submission
Remarks
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HATCH reserves the right to modify the schedule, if necessary