Mr Wenyi Jin and Mr Weiheng Guo, PhD students under the supervision of Prof. Liang Zhang, participated in the 23rd Human Proteome Organization (HUPO) World Congress, held in Dresden, Germany. We are delighted to announce that Wenyi received the prestigious Travel Award, marking the sole award of this category to Hong Kong this year. Further enhancing their achievement, both Wenyi and Weiheng were honored with the Best 10 Posters Awards at the congress by the Asia Oceania Human Proteome Organization (AOHUPO), underscoring their impactful research contributions.

The HUPO World Congress, hosted annually, serves as a capstone global platform for advancing proteomics research and fostering collaboration among scientists worldwide. This year’s congress featured a series of scientific presentations, panel discussions, and poster sessions that provided participants an opportunity to showcase pioneering research. For further information about the HUPO Congress, please visit the official event website.

The awards granted to Wenyi and Weiheng by such an international event and organisation are a testament to the dedication and excellence demonstrated by our students. They presented innovative findings that captured the attention of both peers and experts, earning well-deserved accolades for their research contributions.

Let’s extend heartfelt congratulations to Wenyi and Weiheng for these outstanding accomplishments. We take immense pride in witnessing our students’ success and leadership on an international stage!