To further strengthen academic collaboration with universities in Hong Kong in the fields of Data Science and Life Sciences, and under the framework of the Strategic Cooperation Program with World Top Universities, a delegation from the School of Life Science and Technology led by Professor Fan Yang conducted a four-day academic exchange visit to Hong Kong from August 20 to 23, 2025. The visit comprised academic seminars, invited lectures, laboratory visits, and discussions on future collaboration.

During the visit, the delegation co-organized the Symposium on Data Science and Life Sciences with the research group of Professor Fenglei Fan from the Department of Data Science at City University of Hong Kong (CityU). At the symposium, experts and scholars from both institutions engaged in in-depth discussions on the application of big data in life sciences, interdisciplinary research methodologies, and recent advances in artificial intelligence for precision medicine. Faculty members and students participated actively in the exchanges, gaining insight into cutting-edge research developments and laying a solid foundation for future cooperation.

Professor Fan Yang was also invited to deliver an academic lecture at the Department of Data Science, CityU, where she systematically presented her team’s recent progress in RNA recognition mechanisms and targeted regulatory strategies. The lecture attracted significant interest, and lively discussions followed on topics including the integration of structural biology and artificial intelligence, dynamic analysis of biomacromolecules, and large-scale biological data processing, further identifying potential directions for in-depth collaboration.

As part of the laboratory exchange activities, the delegation visited two research groups in Department of Data Science and Department of Biomedical Sciences. Through on-site visits and face-to-face discussions, both sides reached preliminary consensus on cooperation in scientific research concepts, methodologies, student training, and the sharing of research resources. In particular, strong mutual interest was expressed in collaborative efforts related to large-scale omics data analysis, disease mechanism studies, and interdisciplinary joint training programs.

This academic exchange visit not only deepened mutual understanding of each institution’s research strengths but also created valuable opportunities for advancing substantive cooperation. Through seminars, academic presentations, and laboratory interactions, faculty members and students from the School of Life Science and Technology broadened their academic perspectives, enhanced their research thinking, and achieved meaningful outcomes in promoting joint talent cultivation and interdisciplinary collaboration.