Since its establishment, the Hong Kong Baptist University Foundation has been able to receive generous donations from enthusiastic individuals and organisations to set up various development funds and realise a number of new initiatives that are innovative and have profound impact on the community. Major initiatives include:
University’s Institutional Advancement – supported by Dr. Liu Chak Wan and Madam Lei Ioc Heng
In 2018, the University received a generous donation of HK$10 million from Dr. Liu Chak Wan and Madam Lei Ioc Heng in support of the University’s institutional advancement.
Hong Kong Baptist University – Jockey Club Chinese Medicine Disease Prevention and Health Management Centre
In 2018, the School of Chinese Medicine of HKBU established the “Hong Kong Baptist University – Jockey Club Chinese Medicine Disease Prevention and Health Management Centre” with a generous donation of over HK$90 million from The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust. The Centre aims at “preventing diseases from occurring, worsening and relapsing” by providing comprehensive Chinese medicine healthcare services to enhance public health.
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Tsang Shiu Tim Endowed Professorship in Chinese Medicine Clinical Studies
In 2016, the University received a generous donation from the Tsang Shiu Tim Charitable Foundation for the establishment of the “Tsang Shiu Tim Endowed Professorship in Chinese Medicine Clinical Studies”. The Professor will lead clinical research on Chinese medicine at the School of Chinese medicine to develop new drugs or treatment, promoting the advancement of the industry.”
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Law Sau Fai Institute for Advancing Translational Medicine in Bone & Joint Diseases
In 2015, the University received a generous donation from Mr. Francis Law in support of the project entitled “Research and Development of Innovative Combination Drugs in Traditional Chinese Medicine” conducted by the Institute for Advancing Translational Medicine in Bone & Joint Diseases under the School of Chinese Medicine. The research focuses on new drug discovery for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis and bone tumor.
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Kwok Yat Wai Endowed Professorship in Environmental and Biological Analysis
In 2014, the University received a generous donation from the Kwok Chung Bo Fun Charitable Fund for the establishment of the "Kwok Yat Wai Endowed Professorship in Environmental and Biological Analysis". The Professorship supports the recruitment of a distinguished scholar to lead the Partner State Key Laboratory of Environmental and Biological Analysis in carrying out research focusing on human health and environmental science.
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The Albert and Mabel Chan Exchange Scholarship
In 2015, the University established the Albert and Mabel Chan Exchange Scholarship in honour of the retirement of Professor Albert Chan. The Scholarship has received support from colleagues, alumni and friends of the University. A total of nearly HK$15 million was raised.
