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CUEA Happy Hour Entrepreneurial Talk Series｜"Triangular Synergy, Triple-Win Co-Creation: Exploring CUHK’s New Industry–Academia–Research Collaboration Model"

Hong Kong is at a critical moment in its innovation and technology development. The government has invested over HK$30 billion to drive this growth, and The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) has achieved remarkable results in research translation.

This seminar is honored to feature Professor Allen Chan, Associate Vice-President (Knowledge Transfer) at CUHK, and Professor Benny Zee, Director of CUHK's  Knowledge Transfer Office. Drawing on their extensive practical experience in industry–academia–research collaboration, knowledge transfer, and entrepreneurship promotion, the two speakers will share cutting-edge insights—from patent strategy to international commercialization, from Greater Bay Area integration to emerging technology investment.

The discussion will delve into innovative models for cross-disciplinary collaboration, as well as the crucial role of intellectual property management in today’s innovation and technology landscape. The event will not only strengthen connections between alumni and industry, but also open opportunities for deeper engagement with CUHK’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. We warmly welcome those who are passionate about innovation and research commercialization to seize this opportunity and explore the limitless possibilities of industry–academia–research cooperation.

Date: Friday, 5 September 2025

Time: 5:30–7:00 PM (Reception from 5:00 PM)

Venue: UGA, InnoPort, CUHK (2-minute walk from Exit A, University MTR Station)

Speakers:

Professor Allen Chan – Associate Vice-President (Knowledge Transfer), CUHK

Prof. Chan was appointed Associate Vice-President (Knowledge Transfer) in April 2025. Prof. Chan completed his undergraduate medical training at the University of Hong Kong and obtained his PhD at the CUHK Department of Chemical Pathology, under the mentorship of Professor Dennis Lo Yuk-ming. His main research interest focuses on the development of innovative diagnostic approaches based on circulating DNA analysis. The applications of his inventions cover non-invasive prenatal testing, cancer diagnostics, organ transplant and autoimmune diseases monitoring. 

Beyond academia, Prof. Chan is a seasoned entrepreneur. He co-founded several biotechnology companies with Prof. Dennis Lo and Rossa Chiu, including Cirina, which merged with GRAIL and was subsequently acquired by Illumina for over USD 8 billion. Prof. Chan’s work continues to bridge the gap between scientific innovation and real-world applications, making a profound impact on global healthcare.

Professor Benny Zee – Director, Knowledge Transfer Office, CUHK

Prof. Zee studied actuarial science and statistics in Canada, then earned his PhD in Biostatistics at the University of Pittsburgh. He joined CUHK in 2001. A true “scholar-entrepreneur,” in 2015 he co-founded Health View Bioanalytic Limited, which brought the Automated Retinal Image Analysis (ARIA) program to market—a technology that assesses cardiovascular risk by analyzing retinal blood vessels. It has successfully secured patents in the US, Chinese Mainland, and the Taiwan Region. As Director of the Knowledge Transfer Office, he actively promotes CUHK's “Dare to Innovate” culture, leading his team to push forward the industrialization of research outcomes.

Moderator:

Ms. Leona Wong – CUHK alumna, founder of a start-up PR consulting firm

Leona graduated from the School of Journalism and Communication at CUHK. Leona began her career in journalism as a Deputy Leader Writer at the Hong Kong Economic Times, a major financial paper in Hong Kong. She formerly served as the Executive Director of the Hong Kong Wireless Technology Industry Association. During her time in the media, she began exploring Hong Kong’s tech and internet start-up scene, publishing popular articles in newspapers and on her blog.

Language: Cantonese

Register now:

 https://cloud.itsc.cuhk.edu.hk/webform/view.php?id=13714027 

中大創業者聯盟Happy Hour 創業訪談系列 | 「三角動力，三贏共創：如何走進中大的產學研新模式」

香港正處於創科發展的關鍵時刻，政府投入超過300億元推動創新科技發展，而香港中文大學在科研轉化方面取得了令人矚目的成就。本次講座很榮幸邀得中大協理副校長（知識轉移）陳君賜教授 Prof. Allen Chan 及中大知識轉移處事務處處長徐仲鍈教授 Prof. Benny Zee，兩位講者將結合自身在產學研協作、知識轉移及創業推廣方面的豐富實踐，從專利佈局到國際市場化、由灣區融合到新興科技投資，為參與者帶來最前沿的洞見。

在這場講座中，將深入探討跨領域合作的創新模式，並解析知識產權管理在現今創科環境中的重要角色。活動不僅有助於加強校友與行業間的聯繫，更開啟與中大創業生態圈深度互動的機會，歡迎有志於創科及知識成果轉化的朋友一同把握契機，共同探索產學研協作的無限可能。

日期｜2025年9月5日 (星期五)
時間｜下午5:30至7:00 (5pm 開始招待)
地點｜中大創博館UGA (博文苑，港鐵大學站A出口步行兩分鐘)
講者｜
陳君賜教授——香港中文大學協理副校長（知識轉移）

陳教授 於2025年4月獲委任為協理副校長（知識轉移）。陳教授在香港大學取得內外全科醫學士學位，在中大化學病理學系取得博士學位，師承盧煜明教授。陳教授專注研發基於循環DNA分析的創新診斷測試。他的發明廣為醫療界應用，涵蓋無創產前檢測、癌症診斷、器官移植及自身免疫疾病監測。在學術領域以外，陳教授是一位經驗豐富的企業家。他與盧煜明教授及趙慧君教授共同創辦多間生物科技公司，包括思為諾（Cirina）。該公司後來與GRAIL合併，並最終被因美納（Illumina）以超過80億美元收購。陳教授持續推動科學創新與實際應用的結合，對全球醫療健康產生深遠影響。


徐仲鍈教授——香港中文大學知識轉移事務處處長

徐教授於加拿大修讀精算及統計學，後在美國匹茲堡大學攻讀生物統計學博士，並於2001年加入香港中文大學。徐教授是典型的「學者兼創業家」，他於2015年與團隊成立「康訊生物分析有限公司」，將「全自動視網膜圖像分析（ARIA）電腦程式」推向市場。這項技術通過分析眼底血管狀況來評估心血管疾病風險，已在美國、中國內地和台灣地區成功取得專利。作為知識轉移事務處處長，他積極推動中大的「敢創」文化，帶領團隊推動科研產業化。

主持 |
黃雅麗  ——香港中文大學校友、初創公關顧問公司創辦人
黃雅麗畢業於香港中文大學新聞及傳播學院，曾任《香港經濟日報》副主筆、香港無線科技商會執行總監。 任職傳媒期間初探香港科網創業圈子，於報章及博客發表文章，深受歡迎。

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