Genomic Medicine．
How It All Started

Developing genomic medicine has become a general trend, bringing about exciting breakthroughs for treatments and prevention of diseases.

We set up the Hong Kong Genome Institute to spearhead the development, to drive the integration of genomics into routine clinical care, and above all, to benefit the wider community with better health and well-being.

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Professor Raymond Liang>>

Genomic Medicine．
Building the Blocks

We aspire to accelerate the clinical applications of genomic medicine, and to establish a genome database of the local population.

We also inspire scientific research and propel precision health to build a future of better health for all.

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Professor Nancy Ip>>

Genomic Medicine．
Availing It for the Greater Good

We are committed to accelerating the widespread applications of genomic medicine.

From professional development, clinical applications to public education, we adopt a multi-pronged approach and work closely with our partners and stakeholders, bringing about better health and well-being to the wider community.

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Professor Lau Chak-sing>>

Genomic Medicine．
The Future is Here

Advances in genomics open new avenues for precision medicine.

We strive to grasp the opportunities and to accelerate the integration of genomic medicine into clinical care.

We also inspire scientific research and propel personalised treatment to build a future of better health for all.

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Professor Dennis Lo>>

About Hong Kong Genome Project

Themed “See the Unseen”, Hong Kong Genome Project (HKGP) is the first large-scale genome sequencing project in Hong Kong. It plans to perform Whole Genome Sequencing for eligible patients and their family members, so that they could benefit from more precise diagnoses and more effective treatment. The Project also aims to nurture talents, promote the development of genomic medicine in Hong Kong and advance the health of the general population in the long run.

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Join The Project

HKGP will be carried out in two phases, the pilot phase and the main phase. The pilot phase will focus on patients and their family members with undiagnosed diseases and hereditary cancers. Hong Kong Genome Institute (HKGI) has set up Partnering Centres in three hospitals under the Hospital Authority to recruit participants. All eligible participants have to be referred by clinicians at Partnering Centres to join the Project.

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Discover Genomics

“Genome” refers to the entire set of genetic materials in a living thing. Each of us has our own unique genome, which can be thought of as an operation manual for our body. It provides instructions that determine the physical characteristics of our body such as skin colour, height, potential risks of developing different diseases, etc. Human genome includes: