Mrs Carrie Lam, chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, visited the Hong Kong University of science and technology on August 6. Accompanied by Mr. Liao Changcheng, chairman of the Council of the Hong Kong University of science and technology, Professor Shi Wei, President of the Hong Kong University of science and technology, and leaders of the management of the Hong Kong University of science and technology, with the theme of "The FUTURE is NOW. Our Vision. Our Commitment", she learned about the key projects, future development and innovative research of the Hong Kong University of science and technology, And the impact of HKUST on society and its contribution to the future society.
Ms Carrie Lam, chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, visits the Hong Kong University of science and technology
leaders of the University introduce COVID-19 portable detector and global anti epidemic achievements
"Covid-19 portable detector" adopts the most advanced semiconductor microfluidic chip technology in the world, and quickly integrates the latest research results such as heating chip and multi-color light module, which can be completed within one hour from sampling to obtaining test results. Compared with the current general detection methods, the efficiency is greatly improved. The achievement of the novel coronavirus pneumonia in the early stage of the global outbreak has been achieved by the industrial team relying on "Shenzhen Shineway Technology Co., Ltd." in the Dawan District Hetao Shenzhen Hong Kong Science and technology innovation cooperation zone to achieve industrial transformation, and successfully achieve mass production. In addition, during the chief executive's visit, Professor Wen also introduced the research results of a new solid reagent that can be stored and transported at room temperature.
Prof. Wen introduces portable detectors and new solid-state reagent technology
As the global epidemic enters the development stage of normalized prevention and control, the "portable nucleic acid detection system" developed by the team will play a greater role than the current laboratory centered detection scheme, help to realize the implementation of the "decentralized" distributed detection scheme, bring the detection means to the hands of users, realize on-site real-time testing and save the sample delivery cycle, Improve the test frequency and shorten the result acquisition time.
Portable COVID-19 detector launched by HKUST and Shineway
In addition to the COVID-19 test, the portable nucleic acid test system can also realize the field test of other projects, such as influenza, dental infection, ophthalmic infection and pet infection, which will bring users the ultimate experience of rapid test at hand. In addition, the team is working with partners to explore the development of community and home testing schemes, so that rapid testing technology can benefit thousands of households, improve the national health level, and contribute to the construction of the country's "healthy China".
