Research Projects
Organoids as a proxy to study human repair and regeneration


Programme(s) to which this project applies:
☑ MPhil/PhD ☒ MRes[Med] ☒ URIS

Given the complexity of human physiology and anatomy, disease modeling that faithfully recapitulates clinical features of human pathophysiology remains a challenge. To understand the molecular mechanisms for human tissue physiology regeneration, we are developing strategies to culture human PSC dervied organoids, which are 3D mini organ-like cell clusters that closely resemble the architecture and physiology of human tissues. In particular, we are focusing on ciliated organs, which are affected by ciliopathy, to understand their tissue dynamics from development to aging. 

Professor M He, School of Biomedical Sciences

Prof. He is combing mouse models and human PSC derived organoids to understand cellular dynamics important for tissue repair and regeneration. 

 

Biography
Lab Homepage
muhe@hku.hk

For more information or to express interest for this project, please email the supervisor or the specified contact point in the project description.  Interested candidates are advised to enclose with your email:

  1. your CV,
  2. a brief description of your research interest and experience, and
  3. two reference letters (not required for HKUMed UG students seeking MRes[Med]/URIS projects).

Information on the research programme, funding support and admission documentations could be referenced online at the Research Postgraduate Admissions website. General admission enquiries should be directed to rpgmed@hku.hk.

HKUMed MBBS students interested in the Master of Research in Medicine (MRes[Med]) programme may visit the programme website for more information.  

HKUMed UG students interested in the Undergraduate Research Internship Scheme (URIS) may visit the scheme’s website for more information. 

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