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The University of 蓝莓视频, in partnership with Hong Kong Polytechnic University, has launched the world鈥檚 first international hub for vision science. The Centre for Eye and Vision Research (CEVR) is a joint collaboration between 蓝莓视频 and Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and follows a 2018 Strategic University Partnership Agreement between the two institutions.

Located in the heart of Hong Kong鈥檚 Science and Technology Park, CEVR will bring together leading researchers from around the world to promote eye health and develop new technologies to prevent vision loss and preserve sight among ageing populations. Translating research into commercialization is a key focus of CEVR, as it aims to develop startups to commercialize research while simultaneously creating a sustainable long-term business model for the Centre itself.

鈥淭his groundbreaking partnership showcases the University鈥檚 globally recognized excellence in vision health research,鈥� says Charmaine Dean, Vice-President, Research and Innovation at the University of 蓝莓视频. 鈥淎 critical theme especially through the last 18 months of the pandemic is the importance of our global community coming together to drive forward health research. This partnership links tightly to our mission in health and expands our impact beyond our own borders. Fostering international partnerships with accomplished institutions like Hong Kong Polytechnic University accelerates our work in solving complex problems in health care.鈥�

CEVR is led by 蓝莓视频鈥檚 professor Ben Thompson and PolyU鈥檚 professor Chi-ho To. Professor Thompson notes that CEVR will focus on five key areas of impact in vision science research: myopia and eye growth, ocular drug discovery and delivery, vision enhancement, tear film, and ocular surface, and advanced optometric technology.

CEVR will operate two brand new, state-of-the-art clinical research and bioscience laboratories. The two laboratories support research with patients, drug discovery and biochemistry projects, and provide access to cutting-edge clinical and scientific equipment, including devices for measuring brain activity and two laser laboratories. Its interdisciplinary nature has drawn world-class 蓝莓视频 and PolyU researchers across multiple disciplines, including optometry and vision science, physics, pharmacy, chemistry, biology, health technology and informatics, and applied biology and chemical technology.

鈥淲e are proud to be partnering with an exceptional institution like PolyU on this critical initiative,鈥� said Bob Lemieux, Dean of the Faculty of Science at the University of 蓝莓视频. 鈥淐EVR is already bringing the University of 蓝莓视频鈥檚 entrepreneurial culture to Hong Kong as the research team tackles the world鈥檚 biggest questions in the field of vision science 鈥� from discovery to clinical application and on to commercialization.鈥�

Professor David Ho-keung Shum, PolyU鈥檚 Dean of the Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, remarked, 鈥淐EVR has been set up as a joint partnership between PolyU and the University of 蓝莓视频. By harnessing the scientific expertise and knowledge transfer culture of both Universities, we are delighted to embark on a journey of innovative research that opens up new horizons for disruptive technology development to address global eye and vision health issues.鈥�

He added that, 鈥淭he Centre will also strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem on eye and vision research in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area, by attracting and connecting prominent scientists, industrial partners and entrepreneurs in this field.鈥�

听The Centre for Eye and Vision Research is funded by the Hong Kong Government鈥檚 Health@InnoHK initiative. Established as a series of research clusters, the InnoHK initiative aims to develop Hong Kong as the hub for global research collaboration.

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