Associate Director’s Message “It is my pleasure to present the second edition of our regular HKUMed School of Biomedical Sciences’ Newsletter. It is remarkable to see how sta and students adapt incredibly well despite the continuous challenges COVID-19 has brought us this year. We are proud to highlight their successes in scholarships, awards, grants, donations and publications in this issue. Looking ahead into 2021, we welcome two new Faculty members who will soon join us in the School and are excited to present various Knowledge Exchange initiatives including the launch of our new ‘HKU Biomed X HKSTP talk series’ in which academics/entrepreneurs will share their valuable experience on startups at Hong Kong Science Park.”
Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Dr. Stephanie Ma Associate Director (Knowledge Exchange & Global) School of Biomedical Sciences
Asra Sainju
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Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences, Year 1
The Ethnic Minority Women & Girls' Scholarship (2020-2021) Award
Congratulations to Miss Asra Sainju, our BBMS Year-1 student, on receiving the Zubin Foundation’s Ethnic Minority Women & Girls’ Scholarship. Asra is one of the twelve recipients of the award this year.
“As a recipient of The Ethnic Minority Women & Girls' Scholarship, I am incredibly grateful to The Zubin Foundation for the opportunity to take part in enriching the community around me while being able to nance my studies. It is an honor to be awarded the scholarship and I am appreciative towards my family, friends, and the ethnic minority community — who have endlessly supported and guided me throughout my academic journey and more. Inspired by The Zubin Foundation and the people around me, I hope to continue contributing back to the community and strive to explore my academic capacity in my learning journey.
was a fruitful experience that allowed me to develop new perspectives on our society. I was able to gain insight not only about the issues that ethnic minorities in Hong Kong face but also how to overcome barriers, as the youth, to aid those in need. Throughout this process, I became more sensitive to the nuances of the impacts of social change and how simple acts of volunteering contributes to bigger notions and promotes inclusivity. The work that The Zubin Foundation does is undeniably essential, and I hope to integrate these values into my life. I wish for Hong Kong to be an all-inclusive hub empowering each individual to reach their full potential.
Personally, I hope to explore the potentials of sustainable biomedical technology and inclusive healthcare for all people. Looking forward to the future, I am keen to work on myself and learn from my peers and mentors. Thus, I hope that I will be able to create a supportive environment while taking part in volunteering services alongside my academic endeavors.”
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Although the application process was daunting as I was doubtful of myself, it
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