Overview

This program aims to raise secondary school students’ awareness about biomedical sciences and how microbiome and related research can benefit the human mankind. Students will engage in a 2-week interactive bioscience program, where we will provide them with more in-depth knowledge of the subject and they will have a taste of university life. 

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Eligibility

• Hong Kong permanent residents

• Secondary students interested in Health Science, Biotechnology, Healthcare/Policy and Entrepreneurship, aged 15 or above

• Good knowledge of application software (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Chinese word processing

• Pro-active, enjoy working with people and possess strong communication skills

• Able to communicate effectively, embrace change and overcome challenges

• Have strong desire to learn and resolve problems in new ways

• Proficient in English and Chinese

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Program Structure

Our students will be able to learn knowledge on microbiome by attending customised activities such as hands-on laboratory sessions and exposure to clinical research.  They will be assigned to complete a group presentation on a given biomedical topic during the period.

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• Hands-on Laboratory

• Core Facilities and Laboratories Tour

• Safety Training

• Exposure to Clinical Research

• ‘Meet the Expert’ Sessions

• Career Development Discussion

 

Mentors

• Prof. Sandra Chan

• Prof. Lin Zhang

• Mr. Gabriel Lee

• Mr. CP Cheung

• Ms. Monica Wan

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Schedule​

• Application period: February - 5 May 2023

• Interview & selection period: May 2023

• Result announcement: June 2023

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Application details

• Program fee: free of charge (not including meals and transportation)

• Application method: online submission 

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Remarks

• HATCH reserves the right to modify the schedule, if necessary

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