Representatives from Wu Jieh Yee Charitable Foundation Limited (the Foundation) visited Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) on 15 September 2026 to gain a better understanding of the latest developments at the Wu Jieh Yee Institute of Translational Chinese Medicine Research (ITCMR) and the Frontier Translational Medical Research Institute. The visiting delegation included Dr. Philip Wu, BBS, JP, Secretary of the Foundation, along with Foundation Governors Mr. Jason Wu, Mr. Victor Chan, Mrs. Monica Yuen, and Mrs. Tansy Tom.

The distinguished guests were warmly received by HKBU representatives, including Professor Alex Wai, JP, President and Vice-Chancellor; Ms. Christine Chow, Vice-President (Administration) and Secretary; Professor Terence Lau, Interim Chief Innovation Officer and Director of the ITCMR; Mrs. Lily Chan, Director of University Advancement and Secretary-General of the HKBU Foundation; and Dr. Ken Yeung, Director of Technology Translation at the Institute for Innovation and Translation and Deputy Director of the ITCMR.

During the meeting, Professor Terence Lau briefed the delegation on the progress of the ITCMR, noting that the institute is currently undertaking 40 projects. These projects span areas such as drug development, the creation of cholesterol-lowering phytosterols using artificial intelligence and gene-editing technologies, and the development of tele-healthcare tools to support remote health monitoring in Chinese medicine.  

Furthermore, Professor Lau outlined the five-year development plan of the Frontier Translational Medical Research Institute, which will focus on four impactful translational medical research areas, including pioneering new therapeutic solutions for hepatitis and developing prediction and detection tools for global pandemics. After the meeting, President Wai hosted a lunch in honour of the Foundation for its enduring partnership.

The Wu Jieh Yee Charitable Foundation is Honorary Permanent President of the HKBU Foundation. For over five decades, the Foundation has enthusiastically supported the University’s strategic development. It has made numerous significant donations to support forward-looking projects such as the Shum Yiu Foon Shum Bik Chuen Memorial Centre for Cancer and Inflammation Research and the ITCMR, enabling the University to promote the translation of scientific research into practical applications for the benefit of the community.