Bevacizumab (Bev), a drug used as first-line treatment of colorectal and lung cancer, commonly induces hypertension. Recent research led by Dr Emily Wong at the School of Science and Technology found the antidote to this adverse effect in an active compound of Danshen. Her team is now working to identify the best extraction method of Danshen for concurrent treatment with Bev.
A study led by Dr Sandy Choi Pin-pin reveals generational discrepancies in nurses' commitment to work, preferred modes of team collaboration, and perspectives on the role and preferred leadership styles of nurse managers. Different generations of nurse managers also exhibit differences in specific areas of competencies. To retain and attract talent, the research team calls for a rethink of the notion of management competencies to develop effective strategies for leading a multi-generational workforce.
At a recent Talk of the Metropolis lecture, Ir Aaron Bok discussed the evolution of urban development and engineering construction in Hong Kong while providing his insights into the opportunities of the city's engineering industry.
The Lee Shau Kee School of Business and Administration signed an agreement with Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong that will bring about more overseas student internship programmes and business case studies.
Three students share their meaningful and inspiring stories on interacting with visually impaired people, the deaf community, and SEN children and their parents through the University’s service-learning and community internship programmes.
• Talk of the Metropolis: Race to zero: A 30-year challenge for a century-old industry (14 May 10:35) • Business Boomers: Coffee Shop Hot Shots (21 May 9:30) • Cantonese Opera: Poetics and Aesthetics (28 May 10:35)
