About the Division

The mission of the Division of Life Science is to facilitate the advancement of both research and education in the field of biological sciences. The research covers a broad range of specialized disciplines including cell biology, developmental biology, molecular biology, structural biology and biochemistry.

A stimulating and challenging learning environment is provided for students at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels not only in the classroom, but also in the laboratory and in numerous experiential activities that incorporate academic knowledge and real-world experiences. It is also dedicated to the wide dissemination and application of research findings that have tremendous impacts on society in regional and international arenas.

At a Glance
as of Sep 2025
Faculty Members
37
Undergraduate Students
770
Postgraduate Students
386
Undergraduate Programs
Postgraduate Programs

Division Administration
Guojun BU
Head and Chair Professor
gbu@ust.hk
(852) 2358 8631
Tom CHEUNG
Associate Head and Professor
tcheung@ust.hk
(852) 2358 7306
Robert Kam Ming KO
Associate Head and Professor
bcrko@ust.hk
(852) 2358 7298
Angela Ruohao WU
UG Programs Coordinator
angelawu@ust.hk
(852) 3469 2577
Jiguang WANG
PG Programs Coordinator
jgwang@ust.hk
(852) 3469 2672
Research Interests
  • Cellular Regulation and Signaling
  • Cancer Biology
  • Developmental Biology
  • Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience
  • Macromolecular Structure and Function
  • Biotechnology and Medicinal Biochemistry