Medical innovation for an aging world: the view from Hong Kong
By 2050 more than 2.1 billion people will be over 60. Hong Kong is confronting this challenge head-on, prioritizing medical innovation for an aging world.
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) is a research university excelling in science, technology and business, the humanities and social science. Internationally renowned for its academic rigour and accomplishments, HKUST promotes interdisciplinary studies and provides holistic education, nurturing well-rounded graduates with a strong entrepreneurial spirit, innovative thinking and relevant skills to thrive in a knowledge economy. As an international university with strong ties to global thought leaders, HKUST has wide-ranging connections with Mainland China.
By 2050 more than 2.1 billion people will be over 60. Hong Kong is confronting this challenge head-on, prioritizing medical innovation for an aging world.
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