News and Announcements

Debut of Blood Donation Day 2024 in FHS
In an effort to support local healthcare institutions and save lives, the Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) is thrilled to announce the upcoming Blood Donation Day next Tuesday, 30th January. This marks the inaugural station of a series ... + More

Debut of Blood Donation Day 2024 in FHS

UM FHS achieves breakthrough in developing light-sensitive anti-cancer drugs
The research team led by Xuanjun ZHANG, Associate Professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) at the University of Macau (UM), has developed a highly effective photosensitive anticancer drug, representing a major breakthrough in the development of ... + More

UM FHS achieves breakthrough in developing light-sensitive anti-cancer drugs

Faculty of Health Sciences holds exciting activities at UM Open Day
The University of Macau (UM) held its open day event titled the “UM Open Day 2024: Connecting Macao and Hengqin” on January 14. The Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) organised a series of interactive and fascinating online and ... + More

Faculty of Health Sciences holds exciting activities at UM Open Day

Dennis Lo Yuk Ming gives talk at UM on the future of prenatal and cancer liquid biopsies
The University of Macau (UM) held a Doctor honoris causa Lecture today (19 December). Dennis Lo Yuk Ming, honorary doctor of UM, gave a talk titled ‘Pushing Forward the Frontiers of Prenatal and Cancer Liquid Biopsies’ to discuss the current ... + More

Dennis Lo Yuk Ming gives talk at UM on the future of prenatal and cancer liquid biopsies

Ministry of Education Frontiers Science Center for Precision Oncology of UM holds its first Academic Committee meeting, academicians and scholars at home and abroad recognise its achievements
The Ministry of Education Frontiers Science Center for Precision Oncology (FSCPO) of the University of Macau (UM) held its first Academic Committee meeting. A number of academicians and research experts from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the Chinese ... + More

Ministry of Education Frontiers Science Center for Precision Oncology of UM holds its first Academic Committee meeting, academicians and scholars at home and abroad recognise its achievements

Crafting tailored cures through data
When a cancer patient still only has limited response after multiple chemotherapy treatments, the sense of despair can be crushing. Terence Chuen Wai POON, Associate Professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) at the University of Macau ... + More

Crafting tailored cures through data

UM FHS Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Thrilling Sports Day
The University of Macau (UM) Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) proudly celebrates its 10th Anniversary with its first ever Sports Day, a momentous event that showcases the spirit of unity, sportsmanship, and outstanding athletic prowess. The Sports Day, ... + More

UM FHS Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Thrilling Sports Day

UM students honoured with award at international competition on genetic engineering
A team of undergraduate students from the Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) and the Faculty of Science and Technology of the University of Macau (UM) participated in the International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) Competition 2023 held in Paris ... + More

UM students honoured with award at international competition on genetic engineering

UM, Dr. Stanley Ho Medical Development Foundation jointly organise Distinguished Scholars Forum
The University of Macau (UM) and Dr. Stanley Ho Medical Development Foundation (SHMDF) jointly held the 2023 Distinguished Scholars Forum as part of the ‘Set Sail for New Horizons, Create the Future’ Grant. More than 150 scholars, experts, ... + More

UM, Dr. Stanley Ho Medical Development Foundation jointly organise Distinguished Scholars Forum

FHS Laboratory Work Experience Programme Broadens Local Students’ Scientific Horizons
To further promote Macao students' interest in health sciences and inspire their scientific perspectives, the University of Macau (UM) Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) organises the "Laboratory Work Experience Programme" on an ongoing basis. With the guidance of ... + More

FHS Laboratory Work Experience Programme Broadens Local Students’ Scientific Horizons