Michelle’s team achieved distinction at the prestigious iGEM Grand Jamboree 2024 in Paris, securing a Gold Medal for their project “ResiSense” and earning a nomination for Best Education in the Undergraduate category. “Participating in the iGEM Grand Jamboree marked my first European experience. The achievement exceeded our expectations and validated our year-long dedication to the project,” Michelle reflects.
The
CUHK
iGEM
Team
celebrates
their
Gold
Medal
achievement
with
project
“ResiSense”
at
the
Grand
Jamboree
in
Paris
(September
2024).
Team
member
Michelle
LEE
(first
from
right,
first
row)
represents
the
university’s
Biomedical
Engineering
programme.
Research
Portfolio
Michelle’s academic journey encompasses significant research experience across multiple disciplines. Her portfolio includes a summer internship with Belun Technology Company Limited at the Hong Kong Science and Technology Park, research in optogenetics under Professor Duan Liting’s supervision, and an ongoing research internship in Professor Jonathan Choi’s nanomedicine laboratory.
Academic Excellence
The CUHK Biomedical Engineering programme offers a comprehensive curriculum integrating multiple disciplines. “The programme’s interdisciplinary approach, combining biological sciences, engineering principles, and hands-on project experience, provides an excellent foundation for innovation in medical technology,” notes Michelle, who recently presented her research findings at TEDxCUHK.
Michelle
LEE,
a
third-year
Biomedical
Engineering
student
at
CUHK,
presents
her
Gold
Medal-winning
iGEM
research
project
“ResiSense”
at
TEDxCUHK
(Summer
2025).
Strategic
Educational
Choice
Michelle selected CUHK based on its academic reputation, comprehensive scholarship programme, and strategic position in Asia. “Hong Kong’s unique position as a bridge between Eastern and Western cultures, combined with CUHK’s extensive network of industry partnerships and research opportunities, creates an ideal environment for international students,” she explains.
Future Trajectory
As she approaches her final year, Michelle is focusing on her Final Year Project while participating in a departmental innovation initiative. Her post-graduation plans include pursuing doctoral studies, building upon her substantial undergraduate research experience.
Programme Impact
Michelle’s achievements exemplify CUHK’s success in delivering world-class biomedical engineering education that combines rigorous academic training with practical research opportunities. The programme continues to attract high-caliber international students, offering comprehensive development opportunities in Hong Kong’s dynamic research and innovation ecosystem.
For detailed information about CUHK’s Biomedical Engineering programme, visit: https://www.bme.cuhk.edu.hk/new/index.php
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