Welcome to the Blood Engineering Laboratory (BEL) Fellowship Program
Welcome to the Blood Engineering Laboratory (BEL) at the School of Biomedical Sciences, The University of Hong Kong. I am Dr. Rio Sugimura, and it is my privilege to invite talented and motivated individuals to join our innovative fellowship program. BEL is at the forefront of research in immunology, synthetic biology, and cancer, leveraging cutting-edge tools and techniques to unravel the complexities of immune cell biology and advance the boundaries of biomedical science.
About the Laboratory
Our laboratory is dedicated to developing groundbreaking methodologies to tackle pressing challenges in cancer immunotherapy, autoimmunity, and regenerative medicine. Our team focuses on harnessing the power of synthetic biology and stem cell technology to create immune-based therapies, with applications ranging from CAR-T cell development to tumor modeling. Our research philosophy emphasizes collaboration, creativity, and precision.
Areas of interest
During this fellowship, you will work closely with our team on key research areas, including:
- Immunology and immune cell development.
- CAR (Chimeric Antigen Receptor) structure design and production.
- Synthetic biology applications in cancer treatment.
- Mechanisms of autoimmunity and therapeutic interventions.