HKUMed has a strong track record in producing worldleading research that has garnered national and international acclaim. In recent years, many of our researchers have been named ‘Highly Cited Researchers’ in the Clarivate rankings for producing multiple, highly cited papers that ranked in the top one per cent. This is a prestigious recognition of our prolific researchers, who have demonstrated significant and broad influence in their respective fields of research. The Faculty is now in the best position it has ever been to ramp up its capacity and translate these findings into impactful applications. ‘Our strengths in upstream basic scientific research are evident,’ said Dean Lau. ‘We now want to contribute to Hong Kong's efforts to become an international hub for innovation and technology, as clearly laid out in the National 14th Five-Year Plan. Most importantly, we are strengthening our ability to contribute to better patient care in Hong Kong, the nation and the world.’ Leading Scientists join Faculty In support of this mission, HKUMed is actively expanding its pool of academic and research talent under the ‘140 for 140’ global recruitment initiative, aiming to hire 140 new professoriate staff by its 140th anniversary in 2027. This summer, the Faculty welcomed two internationally renowned experts, Professors Michael Häusser and Khuloud T Al-Jamal. Both have a strong track record of remarkable contributions to scientific research. Their research excellence has also been recognised through support from the government’s Global STEM Professorship Scheme and new laboratories for each of them under the Jockey Club STEM Labs programme (also see pages 30-35). Leveraging Research Strengths at HKUMed 11 HKUMed News Winter 2024
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