Our Team
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Name: Chun Kit KWOK (Kit)
Position: Principal Investigator Education: Pennsylvania State University (Ph.D., 2014), Chinese University of Hong Kong (B.Sc., 2009) About me: I am a fanboy in #Science, #DNA, and#RNA. A scientist who works hard, dreams big, and dares to challenge dogmas. Motto: 1. Ideas are bullet-proof. 2. The two most important days in your life are the day you are born, and the day you find out why. 3. The obstacles and challenges are there for people who want to achieve their goals badly. Research focus: Aptamer, Chemical Biology, G-quadruplex, Nucleic Acids, RNA Biology Joined: 2016 - now |
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Name: Fang Zhang
Position: Research Fellow Education: Zhejiang University (Ph.D., 2016), Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University (B.Sc. & M.Sc., 2009) About me: A brave individual with a deep passion for research. Motto: Take chances, make mistakes, get messy! Research focus: Aptamer, Biosensor, CRISPR/Cas, Functional Nucleic Acids, Isothermal Amplification Joined: 2023 - now |
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Name: Kun ZHANG
Position: Research Fellow Education: Nankai University (Ph.D., 2018), Nankai University (M.Sc., 2015), Chongqing Normal University (B.Sc., 2012) About me: Step outside the comfort zone, brave and positive in dealing with difficulties. Motto: The more haste, the less speed. Research focus: Aptamers, Chemical Biology, G-quadruplex, Nucleic Acids, RNA Protein Interaction Joined: 2022 - now |
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Name: Jie Yu ZHAO (Sista)
Position: Postdoc Fellow Education: City University of Hong Kong (Ph.D., 2022), Harbin Normal University (M.Sc., 2015), Harbin Normal University (B.Sc., 2012) About me: Life is a miracle and that's why I choose Biology as my major study to explore the mystery of life. Motto: 1. Only those who have the patience to do simple things perfectly ever acquire the skill to do difficult things easily. 2. Doubt is the key of knowledge. 3. Never do things by halves. Research focus: Chemical Biology, G-quadruplex, Peptide, RNA Structure Joined: 2017 - now |
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Name: Xi MOU (Mercia)
Position: Postdoc Fellow Education: City University of Hong Kong (Ph.D., 2023), Southwest University (B.Sc., 2017) About me: A bright and active girl who believes it’s a beautiful thing when one’s career and passion come together. And hoping to gain true happiness in the world of science. Motto: Carpe diem. Research focus: G-quadruplex, LncRNA, Peptide, RNA Biology Joined: 2018 - now |
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Name: Dan WANG
Position: Postdoc Fellow Education: Hunan University (Ph.D., 2022), Sichuan University (B.Sc., 2017) About me: an anonymous/independent/data-protection aware research, a grateful student and groupmate Motto: steadfast and harmonious to achieve work-life balance and freedom Research focus: Nucleic acid chembiology, aptamers, CRISPR, intelligent nanotheranostics Joined: 2025 - now |
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Name: Hengxin FENG (Sally)
Position: Ph.D. student Education: City University of Hong Kong (B.Sc., 2020) About me: I am a science student who is always attracted by the beauty of life and willing to contribute to the research. Motto: 1. Prepare for the worst, fight for the best. 2. To reach the unreachable star Research focus: Aptamer, G-quadruplex, Nucleic Acids Joined: 2019 - now |
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Name: Shiau Wei LIEW (Caroline)
Position: Ph.D. student Education: City University of Hong Kong (B.Sc., 2021) About me: A cheerful girl who is curious and adventurous. Motto: Life is short, so live it to the fullest. Research focus: Aptamer, Biosensor, CRISPR, G-quadruplex, Nucleic Acids Joined: 2020 - now |
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Name: Hill Lam LAU (Kelly)
Position: Ph.D. student Education: City University of Hong Kong (B.Sc., 2022) About me: I am a brave girl who enjoys challenges. Motto: Let the good and the bad guide you toward the person you want to be. Research focus: Aptamer, Biosensors, Gene Regulation, G-quadruplex, Nucleic Acids Joined: 2022 - now |
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Name: Tian Ying WU
Position: Ph.D. student Education: Sun Yat-sen University (M.Sc., 2022), Shenzhen University (B.Sc., 2019) About me: A girl who likes to keep learning and exploring, and is committed to expanding the boundaries of science. Motto: 1. Not to advance is to go back. 2. Better late than never. Research focus: Antisense, Aptamer, Biosensor, G-quadruplex, Protac Joined: 2023 - now |
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Name: Sin Yu LAM (Beatrice)
Position: Ph.D. student Education: Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (M.Sc., 2024), City University of Hong Kong (B.Sc., 2023) About me: I am an optimistic girl who would like to discover and learn more about science. Motto: Study hard, work hard, make the youth more glorious. Research focus: Aptamer, Aptasensor, SELEX Joined: 2021 - now |
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Name: Rachelle Jacinda SANTOSO
Position: Undergraduate Student (Part-time) Education: City University of Hong Kong (B.Sc., 2027 expected) About me: A person trying to find the beauty of processes Motto: Discipline is doing what you really don't want to do so you can do what you really want to do Joined: 2024 - now |
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Name: Ka Yan LU (Yannie)
Position: Undergraduate student (Part-time) Education: City University of Hong Kong (B.Sc., 2026 expected) About me: An unyielding girl keen to face new challenges and expand her skills. Motto: Don't Hesitate-Embrace Every Opportunity. Joined: 2025 - now |
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Name: Maryana YARSHOVA
Position: Technical Assistant (Part-time) Education: City University of Hong Kong (B.Sc., 2025) About me: Curious and dedicated student eager to support research, solve complex problems, and learn from others. Motto: Learn, unlearn, relearn. Joined: 2025 - now |
Alumni
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Aurell Wijaya (2024-2025)
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Current: B.Sc. student in City University of Hong Kong
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Haizhou Zhao (2019-2025)
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Current: Industry
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Danyang Ji (2018-2024)
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Current: PI in Soochow University
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Jesslyn Elvaretta Galuh (2023-2024)
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Current: B.Sc. student in City University of Hong Kong
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Kaixin Lyu (2018-2023)
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Current: Industry
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Hei Yuen Wong (2019-2022)
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Current: Industry
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Chung Nga Ko (2021-2022)
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Current: Industry
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Beijia Lu (2021)
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Current: UG student in CityU, HK
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Dr. Mubarak Ishaq Umar (2017-2021)
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Current: Postdoc in NIAMS/NIH, US
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Chun Yin Chan (2018-2020)
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Current: Ph.D. student in Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Germany
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Pui Yan Yeung (2017-2019)
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Current: M.Sc. student in Kyushu University, Japan
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Xin Ding (2017-2019)
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Current: M.Sc. student in Cornell University, USA
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Chi U Seak (2017-2018)
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Current: Ph.D. student in University of Cambridge, UK
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Lok Yiu Ching (2017)
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Current: High school teacher
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Ka Lung Chan (2017)
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Current: Technical business analyst at Macquarie
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Hoi Kiu Wong (2017)
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Current: Ph.D. student in Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Germany
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Dingpeng Zhang (2017)
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Current: Ph.D. student in Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
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