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UM science talks broaden local secondary school students’ horizons in cutting-edge biomedical technologies

The Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) of the University of Macau (UM) held science talks at Yuet Wah College with the aim of sparking secondary school students’ interest in scientific research and enabling them to gain in-depth knowledge of the latest biomedical technologies. Poon Chuen Wai, Lee Tsz On, and Xie Ruiyu, associate professors in FHS, gave science talks on cutting-edge biomedical technologies to more than 350 secondary school students. The students actively engaged in the Q&A session and interacted with the speakers.
Prof Poon gave a talk titled ‘The Impact of Biotechnology on Healthcare in the 21st Century’. He began his talk with the health problems of the Macao population and highlighted the important role of biomedical big data analysis in healthcare in the 21st century. He pointed out that as technology continues to advance, biotechnology and big data in health play an increasingly important role in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases. He shared with the students some of the latest research findings and treatment strategies, and emphasised the impact of artificial intelligence on the future of healthcare.
Prof Lee delivered a talk titled ‘What is RNA Therapy? Its History and Infinite Future’. He first briefly introduced the principles and history of RNA therapy, before discussing its great potential in the field of cancer treatment. He also pointed out the challenges faced by current RNA therapy strategies, including how to effectively deliver RNA to specific targets and the safety concerns of long-term therapy. He added that these challenges require further extensive research by scientists. In addition, he encouraged students to consider pursuing further studies in related fields in the future.
In her talk titled ‘Diseases Grown in Petri Dishes—Can Stem Cells Do It’, Prof Xie discussed organoid, a preclinical model of human disease, and highlighted the unique role of stem cells in drug screening and therapy. She pointed out that stem cells can self-renew and differentiate into different cell types. These cells group together and are spatially organised into organ-like tissues to acquire the specific function of an organ. Stem cell-derived organoids have begun to be used in clinical practice as a novel means to identify targeted drugs and treat patients with rare mutations in cystic fibrosis. Through her insightful presentation, Prof Xie further talked about the potential breakthroughs that stem cell therapy may bring and underscored the expectations of the academic and medical community in this field.
FHS’s science talks aim to spark students’ interest in scientific research, enable them to have a deeper understanding of the latest technologies in biomedical sciences, and fuel their passion for science. In addition to regular science talks, the faculty also organises a series of science outreach activities for local secondary school students, including ‘The Pursuit of Research’, the Health Sciences Summer Camp, and a one-day camp for students under the Principals’ Recommended Admission Scheme. These activities are in line with FHS’ philosophy of pursuing sustainable development of scientific research, promoting the close integration of science popularisation and education, enhancing local secondary school students’ interest in science, fostering their passion for science, and guiding them to pursue their dreams as a scientist.


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UM launches master’s and doctoral programmes in fine arts to nurture interdisciplinary and innovative talent

The University of Macau (UM) will launch the Master of Fine Arts (MFA) and Doctor of Fine Arts (DFA) programmes in the 2024/2025 academic year, with the aim of fostering the growth of Macao’s arts and cultural industries and contributing to the economic diversification of the city, as well as nurturing scholarly and creative talent with theoretical expertise in the arts for the world at large.
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Celebrations to mark 24th anniversary of the MSAR

The Government is holding a series of events enabling the people of Macao to celebrate with the authorities the 24th anniversary of the establishment of the Macao Special Administrative Region (MSAR).
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The Secretary for Economy and Finance, Mr Lei Wai Nong, attends a seminar on science and technology, innovation and industrial integration of the Greater Bay Area, on the occasion of the sixth anniversary of the founding of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Entrepreneurs Union.

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Delegation of CCAC and Monitoring Committee on Discipline of the CCAC Personnel visited Greater Bay Area

The Commissioner Against Corruption, Chan Tsz King, led a delegation of the CCAC and invited the members of the Monitoring Committee on Discipline of the CCAC Personnel to visit four cities in theGuangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (Greater Bay Area) namely Guangzhou, Zhaoqing, Zhongshan and Zhuhai together, where they met with the commissions of supervision of Guangdong Province and the four cities.
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The Secretary for Economy and Finance, Mr Lei Wai Nong, attends a press conference regarding a community services digital platform.

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IFTM introduces Doctor of Business Administration programme, nurturing elites with global mindset

The Macao Institute for Tourism Studies (IFTM) will launch Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) programme in the academic year 2024/2025, aiming to cultivate visionary leaders who can drive positive change and shape the future of the business and service industries in Macao, mainland China and beyond. The new programme will be in effect after being published in MSAR Gazette.
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Exhibition “Golden Eminence: Treasures from the Palace Museum and the Tashi Lhunpo Monastery” inaugurated

The exhibition “Golden Eminence: Treasures from the Palace Museum and the Tashi Lhunpo Monastery” was inaugurated at 6:30pm on 15 December, on the fourth floor of the Macao Museum of Art. The opening ceremony was officiated by the representative of the Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture of the Macao SAR Government and the Chief of Office of the Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture of the Macao SAR Government, Ho Ioc San; the Director of the Palace Museum, Wang Xudong; the Deputy Director of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Macao SAR, Yan Zhichan; the Secretary of the Communist Party of the Tibet Autonomous Region Cultural Heritage Bureau, Zhao Xingbang; the President of the Cultural Affairs Bureau, Leong Wai Man; the Deputy Director of the Management Committee of the Tashi Lhunpo Monastery, Luo Sang Zha Xi; the President of the Macao Foundation, Wu Zhiliang; the Director of the Macao Government Tourism Office, Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes; and the Director of Macao Daily News, Lok Po.
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Christmas Market to be held in Tap Seac Square from noon tomorrow for 17 consecutive days

To spice up the joyful festive atmosphere, the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) will hold the Christmas Market in Tap Seac Square from tomorrow (16 December) for 17 consecutive days. The theme of the event is “Christmas Dream Workshop”. In addition to the special booths selling Christmas gifts and food, facilities like festive Christmas merry-go-round and Christmas spinning tea cups are available on site so that the Macao public and tourists can spend the joyful Christmas festival together. The event will be held from 16 December to New Year’s Day of the following year. The opening hours are from 2:00 p.m. to midnight on 24, 25 and 31 December and from 2:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. on the remaining days.
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“Medication collection notification” function added to “Macao One Account”

In line with the development of e-governance and the advancement of smart healthcare, and to enhance the patient experience for medication collection services, the Specialist Outpatient Pharmacy of Conde de São Januário General Hospital (CHCSJ) of the Health Bureau has introduced a push notification function on the “Macao One Account” to notify patients when it is their turn to collect their medications. Details are as follows:
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