Hong Kong biomedical ambitions face hurdles beyond funding
Experts say Hong Kong's biomedical sector struggles with industry investment and production capacity despite strong research output.
Research success meets market limits
Hong Kong produces world-class medical research but faces barriers to commercialization. Professor Raymond Tong Kai-yu spent ten years developing a robotic hand for stroke patients. He notes that scientific breakthroughs and market access cannot occur simultaneously.
Device reaches global hospitals
The Hand of Hope device is now used in fifteen countries worldwide. Production challenges and cost issues delayed the transition from lab to clinic. The engineer overcame these obstacles to help patients regain mobility.
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