Gerontechnology Innovations at HKU

Ageing is a well-recognised global challenge. Researchers at The University of Hong Kong are conducting cutting-edge research in gerontechnology to meet the challenges. Our researchers are actively pursuing technology transfer opportunities with industry to turn their findings into real applications.

The seven selected projects in this video were showcased at the HKU pavilion in the Gerontech and Innovation Expo cum Summit (GIES) held in June 2017, which was jointly organised by the HKSAR Government, Hong Kong Council of Social Service and Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation.

• New Cartilage Regeneration Technology 
  Professor Barbara P. Chan, Department of Mechanical Engineering
• Next Generation Bone Implant for the Elderly 
  Mr Sloan Kulper and faculty members in Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
• The Magic of Chinese Yam for the Treatment of Menopausal Syndrome 
  Dr Stephen Cho Wing Sze, School of Chinese Medicine
• Prevention of Aging-associated Neurodegeneration in Alzheimer’s Disease and Glaucoma with a Wolfberry Extract
  Dr Raymond Chuen Chung Chang, School of Biomedical Sciences
• A Soft Robot Hand for Neural Rehabilitation of Degenerative Neurological Diseases and Strokes 
  Dr Yong Hu, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
• Technology-based Management of Swallowing Difficulties 
  Dr Karen Man Kei Chan, Faculty of Education (Division of Speech and Hearing Sciences)
• A Wearable Transcranial DC-Stimulator to Help Prevent Brain Degenerative Diseases 
  Dr Yong Hu, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology