Robert Ko

Prof. Robert Ko is a Professor of Life Science at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), Hong Kong. He is also the Principal Researcher of the Hong Kong Traditional Chinese Medicine Research Center at HKUST. Prof. Ko works in the research area of Chinese Medicine (CM) and is known for applying molecular and cell biology technique to the study of Chinese tonifying herbs. His research output (over 200 research papers and book chapters, and 3 edited books) has been published in both pharmacological and CM journals. Prof. Ko’s latest research interest is antioxidant mechanism(s) of Chinese tonifying herbs with focus on the regulation of cellularmitochondrial glutathione redox status. The investigation of pharmacological basis of YangQi-invigoration in CM is his other research expertise.

Apr 15th 2024

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The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology - HKUST

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Chinese Medicine and Modern Medicine are two distinct medical systems, yet they both aim at the prevention and treatment of human diseases. With this in mind, we should understand the practice of Chinese Medicine in the context of Modern Medicine. In this course, we explore the basic theories underlying [...]

Apr 15th 2024

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The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology - HKUST