

Dr. Peng at Lindau: Engaging Nobel Laureates and the Next Generation of Scientists
With generous support from the Croucher Foundation, Dr. Peng had the privilege of attending the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings—a prestigious gathering that brings together Nobel Prize winners and the world's most promising young scientists. Beyond the remarkable lectures and discussions, the true highlight was the human connection: engaging in candid conversations with Laureates, exchanging ideas with brilliant peers from across the globe, and building rapport with fellow ear


Prof. Tun awarded the Visiting Academician 2026 at 20th Singapore Public Health & Occupational Medicine (PHOM) Conference
The PHOM Conference was convened under the theme “From Prevention to Preparedness: Safeguarding Health Across Systems.” Prof. Tun was awarded the Visiting Academician 2026 and spoke extensively to a diverse and distinguished audience of public health and occupational medicine professionals, physicians, students, academics, researchers, policy-makers, healthcare administrators, and stakeholders from Singapore and abroad. The conference's agenda covered key areas such as Digita


The SMART lab members of JC School of Public Health and Primary Care CUHK delivered oral and poster presentations at Digestive Disease Week (DDW) 2026
Not only did we share our work with others, but we also learned from and discussed microbiome science with them. Notably, our team spans three generations, with three dedicated members each representing one generation.


Prof. Tun invited to speak for the inaugural ceremony of the Macau Obesity Medical Association in Mar 2026
The Obesity Medicine Association's Inaugural Ceremony and the first academic symposium on obesity took place in Macau. Prof. Tun was invited to discuss this global public health issue at the symposium.


Happy New Year of Horse!
Spring dinner for SMART Lab members. Together we give thanks to everyone's effort, together we welcome another fruitful year to come!


Happy Halloween 2023, the haunted party to welcome new members!
So, when you may start your spooky lab journey with us?


First PhD graduate in the 210th Congregation of HKUMed
The 210th Congregation Ceremony of the LKS Faculty of Medicine has been held on 15 July 2023 (Saturday) at Grand Hall, Centennial Campus,...


First SMART LAB's PhD student recieves the selective HK PhD Fellowship Scheme!
Congratulations to SMART LAB, its first PhD student - Ms. Xueqi Wu, recieving the most prestigous and selective Hong Kong PhD Fellowship...


The "Most Social Impact Teams" in Distinguished Research Awards for Gene & Cell Therapy
Congratulations to Prof. Tun and all members in the Tun Lab, winning the "Most Social Impact Team" in 2023 Distinguished Research Awards...


Congratulations to Tun Lab with approval for the GRF!
Special thanks to all panelists and reviewers from the Research Grant Council for supporting our microbiome research!