Bulletin No. 2, 2013

48   Chinese University Bulletin No. 2, 2013 Latest Medical Treatment for Minor Stroke A recent research led by Prof. Wong Ka-sing Lawrence (left), Mok Hing Yiu Professor of Medicine, Department of Medicine and Therapeutics, showed that short-term dual anti-platelet therapy (especially using clopidogrel and aspirin) is more effective than single anti-platelet agent in preventing recurrent stroke among transient ischaemic attack and minor stroke patients. The findings were published on Circulation (online version) in September. New Device for Detecting Light in the Mid-infrared Spectral Region Led by Prof. Tsang Hon-ki (left), Prof. Xu Jian-bin (right) and Dr. Cheng Zhenzhou (centre), postdoctoral research fellow, the research team of the Department of Electronic Engineering have successfully constructed a new device for detecting light in the mid-infrared (mid-IR) spectral region. This groundbreaking work is expected to enable a new generation of high- efficiency, low-cost, and highly integrated mid-IR detectors which will enable applications of mid-IR spectroscopy in environmental and biomedical engineering. The chemical spectroscopy can help to monitor air pollution and analyse human breath for disease markers. The research results were published in the September issue of Nature Photonics . Microrobots for Drug Delivery in the Human Body Prof. Zhang Li of the Depar tment of Mechanical and Automation Engineering has developed a novel type of magnetic microrobots capable of transporting cells and delivering drugs to specific locations inside the body. The technology could lead to the development of targeted treatment for various diseases such as cancer, cerebral infarction and retinal degeneration. The research results have been featured as the cover story of the academic journal Advanced Materials on 6 November. Research