港產內鏡機械人切膀胱瘤 全球首創

本港每年有約400多宗膀胱癌新症,近年醫學界發現「經尿道膀胱腫瘤整塊切除術」,較傳統手術復發率低,惟操作較複雜,亦較易切穿膀胱壁,導致一直未普及。中大醫學院及工程學院以新研發的港產機械人,讓醫生手握兩支控制筆,遙距控制內鏡機械臂,猶如雙手一般做膀胱腫瘤整塊切除術,去年12月完成全球首例手術,至今共完成8宗。

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Friday, May 23, 2025

中大自主研發內鏡手術機械人 成功輔助切除膀胱腫瘤

中大醫學院及工程學院成功運用自主研發的內鏡手術機械人,輔助「經尿道膀胱腫瘤整塊切除術」治療膀胱癌,並於去年12月成功進行全球首個相關切除手術,至今已順利為8名患者,徹底切除整塊膀胱腫瘤。

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Friday, May 23, 2025
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教育線上/中大交大合辦金融科技雙學位課程

因應人工智能的迅速發展及對金融科技發展的需求增加,香港中文大學工程學院系統工程與工程管理學系與上海交通大學安泰經濟與管理學院,將於2025-26學年起推出「金融科技+金融學」本科雙學位課程,學生將分別在香港中大及上海交大上課兩年,期望培養同時具備經濟金融理論功底與工程技術思維、金融數據建模與分析能力,以及社會責任感的金融科技領袖。

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Monday, May 19, 2025
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中大夥上海交大推「金融學+金融科技」雙學位課程

本港積極發展金融科技,為培育相關人才,香港中文大學系統工程與工程管理學系與上海交通大學安泰經濟與管理學院合作,將於2025/26學年起推出「金融學+金融科技」新本科雙學位課程。

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Monday, May 19, 2025
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CUHK conducts world’s first robotic-assisted en bloc resection of bladder tumour with locally developed endoscopic surgical robotic system

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2025-05-22
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Department of Mechanical and Automation Engineering, in collaboration with Faculty of Medicine (CU Medicine), performed the world’s first robot-assisted en bloc resection of bladder tumour (ERBT) in December last year using a locally developed endoscopic surgical robotic system. As of today, the team has completed eight clinical trials, which have shown promising outcomes, removing bladder tumours in a single piece with greater precision than traditional ERBT and with enhanced safety.

The flexible dual-arm endoscopic surgical robotic system allows precise tumour resection

Bladder cancer is a major urological disease and among the top 10 most common cancers in the world. Last year, CU Medicine proved that ERBT performs better in reducing tumour recurrence than conventional transurethral resection of bladder tumour (TURBT) by 40%, suggesting ERBT should be the first-line surgical treatment for bladder cancer patients with a non-muscle-invasive tumour of 3cm or smaller. However, ERBT is highly dependent on the surgeon’s expertise, as it carries risks of bleeding or bladder perforation.

Since the cystoscope used in a conventional manual ERBT procedure only has one arm, resection can only be performed from a single angle and direction. Due to the limitation of dexterity, urologists have to constantly adjust the cystoscope lens at the tip to maintain a good view of the surgical field. Therefore, there is a long learning curve to master the skills of ERBT which could take 30-50 cases to become proficient using the conventional approach.

The locally developed endoscopic surgical robotic system with fully flexible robotic arms, the Agilis Robotics IntilumeTM System, consists of an endoscope holder, a robotic positioning cart and a surgeon control chair, compatible with a variety of commercial endoscopes for endoluminal endoscopic surgeries. The system comes with a pair of flexible and compact robotic instruments of 2.8mm to 3.5mm in diameter to achieve tissue retraction and dissection. Each instrument can move in more than five different directions and enable en bloc tumour resection within a tiny space. Doctors operate the system with a pair of remote controls configured for robotic positioning and manipulation, enhancing procedural stability.

Professor Kwok Ka-wai, one of the developers of the surgical robotic system and Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Automation Engineering at CUHK, worked along with research team from the Department of Surgery at CU Medicine to conduct clinical trials with the surgical robotic system to test out its clinical performance. Professor Kwok said: “Our locally developed endoscopic surgical robotic system with fully flexible robotic arms is a rare kind in the market that fits for a range of endoscopic surgeries and is directly compatible with standard endoscopes used by hospitals. We expect the system can soon adopt to treatment of gastrointestinal cancers, uterine conditions, and biliary diseases, where high precision and minimally invasive treatments are essential.”

Endoscopic surgical robotic system enhances success rate and safety of ERBT

The urology team at CU Medicine’s surgery department performed the world’s first robotic-assisted ERBT from December last year to April this year on eight bladder cancer patients using the flexible dual-arm endoscopic surgical robotic system. All procedures were successfully completed, with tumours completely removed from the surgical margins. All patients were discharged within 1-2 days after surgery, six of them have completed clinical observation of 30 days post-surgery with satisfactory recovery.

Dr Peter Chiu Ka-fung, Associate Professor, Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, CU Medicine, said: “The robotic system increases the stability of ERBT operations, reducing the risks of bleeding and perforation, and enhancing surgical precision. It helps lower the risk of recurrence due to residual tumour tissue and speed up patient recovery.”

Professor Ng Chi-fai, Tzu Leung Ho Professor of Urology, CU Medicine, said: “The novel robotic system is simple to learn, aiding young doctors in mastering ERBT and accelerating the learning process. More trained doctors will be able to perform ERBT in the long run, allowing bladder cancer patients to receive treatment earlier.”  

 

(extracted from the press release issued on 22 May 2025 by CUHK Communications and Public Relations Office)

CUHK’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of Engineering’s Department of Mechanical and Automation Engineering performed the world’s first robot-assisted en bloc resection of bladder tumour (ERBT) in December last year using a locally developed endoscopic surgical robotic system. As of today, the team has completed eight clinical trials, which have shown promising outcomes, removing bladder tumours in a single piece with greater precision than traditional ERBT and with enhanced safety.

In a conventional manual ERBT procedure, urologists resect tumours with the built-in knife equipped in the cystoscope (left). Since the instrument only has one arm, resection can only be performed from a single angle and direction, resulting in limitation of dexterity.

The locally developed endoscopic surgical robotic system with fully flexible robotic arms (right) comes with a pair of flexible and compact robotic instruments to achieve tissue retraction and dissection. Each instrument can move in more than five different directions and enable en bloc tumour resection within a tiny space.

 

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CUHK and Shanghai Jiao Tong University launch new undergraduate dual degree programme Cultivating future fintech leaders

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2025-05-19
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The Faculty of Engineering at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), through its Department of Systems Engineering and Engineering Management, is partnering with the Antai College of Economics and Management at Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) to launch a new undergraduate dual degree programme in Finance + Financial Technology, starting from the 2025-26 academic year. This interdisciplinary programme aims to cultivate fintech leaders equipped with a solid foundation in economic and financial theory, engineering and technical thinking, and financial data modelling and analytical skills, as well as a strong sense of social responsibility.

The programme adopts a “2+2” joint education model. Students will study core finance courses at SJTU in their first and fourth years, and specialise in fintech at CUHK during their second and third years. This arrangement offers students a diverse academic environment and cross-cultural experience, living and studying in both locations. Those who meet the graduation requirements will be awarded a Bachelor of Engineering in Financial Technology from CUHK and a Bachelor of Economics degree from SJTU, as well as a Finance undergraduate certificate from the latter.

Professor Chen Nan, Professor in the Department of Systems Engineering and Engineering Management, and Director of the Centre for Financial Engineering at CUHK, said: “CUHK’s cutting-edge research in fintech complements SJTU’s strong foundation in economics. Through the deep integration of economics and engineering, we aim to nurture globally minded talents capable of mastering fintech and driving economic development.”

Professor Liu Shaoxuan, Associate Dean of the Antai College of Economics and Management and Executive Dean of the Bank of China Institute of Technology and Finance at SJTU, said: “This collaboration highlights the synergistic development of higher education between the Yangtze River Delta and the Greater Bay Area. The two universities will jointly establish a new model for cross-regional and interdisciplinary talent cultivation to meet the challenges of rapidly evolving international financial markets and the digital economy era.”

The dual degree programme integrates the academic strengths of both institutions. Its curriculum spans four key areas: mathematical foundations, computer science, economics and finance, and financial technology. It promotes the exchange of engineering and economic thinking, enabling students to acquire solid theoretical knowledge, enhance problem-solving skills and apply what they learn in practice. The programme emphasises both theoretical study and professional development through diverse learning modes such as general education, research and practice, and personalised learning, laying a strong foundation for students’ future careers.

Admissions Information:

Applicants can apply for the Financial Technology programme via CUHK’s JUPAS code JS4428. A joint admissions committee of the two universities will select candidates based on academic performance and interview results. Minimum entry requirements include Level 4 or above in Chinese Language, English Language and the compulsory part of Mathematics in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE), with a total score of at least 14 points. Candidates must also reach the “Attained” level in Citizenship and Social Development, and Level 3 or above in two elective subjects (priority subjects include Mathematics Extended Modules 1 and 2, Biology, Business, Accounting and Financial Studies, Chemistry, Combined Science, Economics, Information and Communication Technology, and Physics).

(extracted from the press release issued on 19 May 2025 by CUHK Communications and Public Relations Office)

 

Professor Chen Nan, Professor in CUHK’s Department of Systems Engineering and Engineering Management (2nd right) and Professor Liu Shaoxuan, Associate Dean of SJTU’s Antai College of Economics and Management (middle) introduce the new undergraduate dual degree programme in Finance + Financial Technology offered by the two universities.

 

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Professor Alan Li and Professor Fei Chen receive Strategic Partnership Award for Research Collaboration 2025

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2025-05-21
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Professor Alan Li from Department of Biomedical Engineering and Professor Fei Chen from Department of Mechanical & Automation Engineering have received the Strategic Partnership Award for Research Collaboration (SPARC) 2025.

Professor Li is awarded for the project 'Harnessing In Situ Organoidogenesis in 30 Bioprinted Dynamic Hydrogels for Regeneration of Critical-Sized Bone Defects', collaborating with The University of Sydney, Australia. Professor Chen is awarded for the project “Learning Cross-embodiment Loco-manipulation from Human Demonstrations for Humanoid Robots”, under collaboration with University of California, Los Angeles, USA.

As part of the Chinese University of Hong Kong’s global engagement effort, the Strategic Partnership Award for Research Collaboration (SPARC) was established in 2021 to build joint research programmes with some of the University’s priority partners. The award supports 12-month joint research collaborations with top-tier overseas institutions in the four strategic research areas identified in CUHK 2025, which are China: Tradition and Modernity; Innovative Biomedicine; Information and Automation Technology; and Environment and Sustainability.

More details about SPARC: https://www.oal.cuhk.edu.hk/sparc/

Professor Alan Li, Department of Biomedical Engineering.

Professor Fei Chen, Department of Mechanical & Automation Engineering

 

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[FinTech Seminar] The Application of Machine Learning in Quantitative & Algorithmic Trading

This talk explores the transformative role of machine learning (ML) in quantitative and algorithmic trading, highlighting its applications, opportunities, and challenges. We begin by introducing core ML concepts—supervised, unsupervised learning —and their relevance to financial markets. The discussion then covers practical applications, including predictive modeling for asset price movements, volume prediction and forecasting, Algo recommendations, clustering stock characteristics and applications in high-frequency trading strategies.

Venue
Emerald Room, CUHK Business School Town Centre (Unit B, 1/F, Bank of America Tower, 12 Harcourt Road, Central, H.K.)
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Wednesday, June 18, 2025
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Wednesday, June 18, 2025 to 17:30
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The Chinese University of Hong Kong - Shanghai Jiao Tong University Admission Talk on Dual Degree Programme

 

The Department of Systems Engineering and Engineering Management at The Chinese University of Hong Kong and the Antai College of Economics and Management (Bank of China Institute of Financial Technology) at Shanghai Jiao Tong University has scheduled an admission talk on Dual Degree Programme in Bachelor of Engineering in Financial Technology (The Chinese University of Hong Kong) and Bachelor of Economics in Finance (Shanghai Jiao Tong University)” on May 17, 2025, at The Chinese University of Hong Kong. This event will feature keynote speeches and discussions from the deans of the collaborating institutions, industry experts, distinguished alumni, and current students. The aim is to provide prospective students with a better understanding of the programme's objectives, unique features, advantages, curriculum, and future prospects. We are also honored to have Prof. SUN Dong, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, deliver a speech at the event.

 

Event Agenda:

 

  • 9:00-9:05: Opening Remarks by Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Prof. SUN Dong
  • 9:05-9:15: Opening Speeches by the Deans of both institutions (Prof. TSANG Hon Ki & Prof. LIU Shaoxuan)
  • 9:15-9:20: Speech by Prof. LAM Wai, Department Chairman
  • 9:20-9:30: Introduction of the Programme by Prof. CHEN Nan, Programme Director
  • 9:30-9:40: Admission Procedures by Prof. WAI Hoi To
  • 9:40-10:20: Industry Guest Speakers (Ms. Rachel LEE, Ms. ZHU Jing)
  • 10:20-10:40: Tea Break
  • 10:40-11:10: Alumni Sharing
  • 11:10-11:20: Current Students Sharing
  • 11:20-11:50: Q&A and Free Discussion

 

Registration Link: https://cloud.itsc.cuhk.edu.hk/webform/view.php?id=13709509

 

For inquiries, please contact the Department of Systems Engineering and Engineering Management at The Chinese University of Hong Kong:

Phone: 3943 8315

Email: dept@se.cuhk.edu.hk

Venue
Yasumoto International Academic Park (YIA) Lecture Theatre 5
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Friday, May 9, 2025
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Saturday, May 17, 2025 to 12:00
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