Advanced Biomedical Instrumentation Centre
ABIC is dedicated to accelerating the translation of advanced biomedical instrumentation from research into real-world healthcare solutions. It fosters collaboration among top scientists, engineers, and clinicians to develop next-generation microfluidics and low-cost instrumentation technologies, with a focus on improving health outcomes globally, especially in Hong Kong and Asia.
Industries
Nr. of Employees
small (1-50)
Advanced Biomedical Instrumentation Centre
Products
Capillary microfluidic platform for point-of-care diagnostics
A capillary microfluidic device designed to enable low-cost, rapid point-of-care diagnostic assays.
Microfluidic high-multiplex PCR platform
A microfluidic PCR system capable of massively parallel DNA target detection for high-throughput diagnostics and screening.
Aptamer-based biosensor for sepsis diagnostics
Biosensor leveraging aptamer recognition for rapid detection of sepsis-related biomarkers.
Photonic chip-based label-free live-cell monitoring system
Integrated photonic chip system for label-free monitoring of live-cell activity and cell-based assays.
3D biomimetic personalized drug screening platform
Organoid and 3D biomimetic platform enabling personalized drug testing workflows for diseases such as acute myeloid leukemia.
Continuous manufacturing platform for inhalable nanoagglomerate dry powder
Integrated platform for continuous fabrication of inhalable nanoagglomerate dry powder formulations aimed at respiratory therapeutics.
Capillary microfluidic platform for point-of-care diagnostics
A capillary microfluidic device designed to enable low-cost, rapid point-of-care diagnostic assays.
Microfluidic high-multiplex PCR platform
A microfluidic PCR system capable of massively parallel DNA target detection for high-throughput diagnostics and screening.
Aptamer-based biosensor for sepsis diagnostics
Biosensor leveraging aptamer recognition for rapid detection of sepsis-related biomarkers.
Photonic chip-based label-free live-cell monitoring system
Integrated photonic chip system for label-free monitoring of live-cell activity and cell-based assays.
3D biomimetic personalized drug screening platform
Organoid and 3D biomimetic platform enabling personalized drug testing workflows for diseases such as acute myeloid leukemia.
Continuous manufacturing platform for inhalable nanoagglomerate dry powder
Integrated platform for continuous fabrication of inhalable nanoagglomerate dry powder formulations aimed at respiratory therapeutics.
Services
Technology translation and commercialization programs
Support services to translate laboratory research into commercial applications, including pitching events, investor engagement, and partnership facilitation.
Workshops, symposia and training programs
Organization of thematic symposia, workshops and internship/talent programs to support knowledge exchange, skills development and networking.
Industry exhibition and external validation support
Support for presenting technologies at international exhibitions and competitions to obtain awards, external review and market exposure.
Technology translation and commercialization programs
Support services to translate laboratory research into commercial applications, including pitching events, investor engagement, and partnership facilitation.
Workshops, symposia and training programs
Organization of thematic symposia, workshops and internship/talent programs to support knowledge exchange, skills development and networking.
Industry exhibition and external validation support
Support for presenting technologies at international exhibitions and competitions to obtain awards, external review and market exposure.
Expertise Areas
- Translational biomedical instrumentation
- Microfluidic device design and prototyping
- Point-of-care diagnostic development
- Photonic biosensing and label-free monitoring
Key Technologies
- Microfluidics (capillary and droplet)
- Aqueous two-phase microfluidic systems
- Droplet sorting and manipulation
- Microfluidic high-multiplex PCR