There is little doubt that HKUMed produces world-class research. Our output regularly appears in the best medical journals in the world, and we have made important contributions to understanding and treating a range of medical conditions. Recently, a record 31 of our colleagues were named to the prestigious ‘Highly Cited Researchers 2023’ list by Clarivate Analytics. But – and there is a but – it is one thing to publish, another to translate findings into applications. Being able to do that depends in part on the surrounding ecosystem. The Hong Kong and central governments have recognised the need to ramp up innovation and research translation with investments in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area (GBA). Research 12
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