Calendar 2005–06

Faculty and Departmental Research/Consultancy Units 149 approaches and utilization of biotechnology to generate high-valued agricultural and healthcare products, to invent and transfer new technologies, and to train skilled technologists. Strategies involve application of cutting-edge technology such as DNAmicro- array technique to facilitate crop improvement, unlocking valuable genetically- engineered and natural products for agricultural and pharmaceutical uses. Unit for Research in Assisted Human Reproduction Tel.: 2632 3535/3199 Fax.: 2636 0008 Apart from providing an extensive clinical service, this sub-speciality unit of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology is involved in a wide range of research projects on various aspects of assisted human reproduction in humans. These include projects directly related to in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer, cryopreservation of gametes and embryos, and micromanipulation of gametes. Research is also being conducted on polycystic ovarian syndrome, unexplained infertility, psychometric factors in reproductive medicine, genetic aspects of male infertility and chemical signaling. Facilities are provided in the Assisted Reproductive Technology Unit and Lee Hysan Clinical Research Laboratories at the Prince of Wales Hospital. University Pathology Service Tel.: 2632 2313 Fax.: 2636 0540 E-mail: helen-mak@cuhk.edu.hk Website: http://www.acp.cuhk.edu.hk/ups The University Pathology Service is a clinical and research laboratory service managed by three departments in the Faculty of Medicine: Anatomical and Cellular Pathology, Chemical Pathology, and Microbiology. Based at the Prince of Wales Hospital, the University Pathology Service provides a comprehensive range of general and specialized clinical laboratory tests and consultations for private patients and hospitals, and for pharmaceutical companies and research organizations, at competitive prices.