
MICROBIAL
HEALTH
AMBASSADORS
Programme Period:
17 July - 25 August 2023
(6 weeks)
Overview
​This program 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.
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Eligibility​
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Hong Kong permanent residents
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Penultimate year 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 change 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 Chinese
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Program Structure
Our ambassadors will engage in 5 different domains to develop skills in microbiome analysis, leadership style as well as entrepreneurship. They will be required to produce a video as a way of disseminating latest scientific findings to the public upon the completion of the program.
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Central Lab & Mouse Facilities
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Research Project Team
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Clinical Research
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Business Development
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Leadership Training
Mentors
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Prof. Sandra Chan
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Mr. CP Cheung
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Mr. Gabriel Lee
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Dr. Qin Liu
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Mr. Tim Chan
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Schedule​
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Application period: February - April 2023
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Interview & selection period: May 2023
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Result announcement: 25 May 2023
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Application details
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Program fee: free of charge (not including meals and transportation)
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Application method: online submission
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Remarks
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HATCH reserves the right to modify the schedule, if necessary
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