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What We Do

Hong Kong Life Sciences Society (HKLSS) is a youth organization established in 2018 aiming to build a dynamic life sciences ecosystem in Hong Kong. Through knowledge exchange, collaboration and engagement, HKLSS aims to attract, cultivate and retain talent in Hong Kong’s life sciences and biotechnology sectors.

Vision

We nurture talent that helps develop a world-class life sciences industry cluster in Hong Kong.

Mission

Hong Kong Life Sciences Society (HKLSS) endeavors to:

  • advance opportunities for the study and practice of life sciences;
  • build a strong and sustainable talent pipeline in Hong Kong’s life sciences sector;
  • create awareness of life sciences’ vast impact on quality of life;
  • develop national, international and inter-disciplinary collaborations; and
  • encourage and promote Hong Kong as a hotspot for life sciences investment.

Chairman's Remarks

As one of the fastest-growing industry clusters in mainland China and globally, biotech is well-placed to give new impetus to the development of Hong Kong, providing our young people with new horizons and ample career opportunities.

Roadmap

2018
HKLSS established
Online survey on aspirations of life sciences students in HK
Life sciences stakeholder consultation meetings
2019
Visit to life sciences faculties and students in HK universities
Summer internship program open for applications
Announcement of selection results
Inauguration reception
Networking events for members and friends
1st summer internship program in Shanghai
1st mentorship scheme
Inter-disciplinary
dinner talk
2020
Inter-disciplinary
dinner talk
Summer internship program open for applications
Networking events for members and friends
Announcement of selection results
2nd summer internship
program
2nd mentorship
scheme
Inter-disciplinary
dinner talk
Gala event for alumni, members and friends