Personal profile
Research interests
Biological Sciences - Cellular and molecular mechanisms
Biotechnology - Food science and technology
Biological Sciences - Molecular and cellular neuroscience
Position Held
Director of HKUST Shenzhen Center for Chinese Medicine
Program Director of MSc in Drug Regulatory Affairs and Policy
Program Director of MSc in Entrepreneurial Leadership in Biotechnology
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Education/Academic qualification
PhD in Molecular Neurobiology, PhD, University of Cambridge
1988
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 14 Life Below Water -
SDG 15 Life on Land
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Food & Medicine Homology: Promotion of Chinese Medicinal Cuisine
TSE, P. (Team member), TSIM, K. W. K. (PI), GAO, X. (CoI), HOU, P. (Team member), WONG, P. (CoI) & DUAN, R. (CoI)
1/09/25 → 31/08/26
Project: Research
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Transdermal Botanical Chitosan Deep Eutectic Treatment System for Alopecia
TSIM, K. W. K. (PI), DUAN, R. (CoI), CHEUNG, C. (Team member) & YUEN, K. W. G. (Team member)
1/08/25 → 31/07/27
Project: Research
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Promoting Events of Journal "Science of Traditional Chinese Medicine"
TSIM, K. W. K. (PI), BIAN, Z. (CoI), LIN, Z. (CoI), HUANG, L. (Team member), LIN, G. (CoI), SHEN, J. (CoI), LEE, S.M.-Y. (CoI) & LI, S. P. (CoI)
Chinese Medicine Development Fund
1/10/24 → 31/12/25
Project: Research
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The Studies of Astrocyte Reprogramming to Dopaminergic Neurons by the Natural Product of Lipoic Acid Derivative PT109 and Its Composition in treating Parkinson’s Disease and Its Mechanism
DONG, T. (CoI), TSIM, K. W. K. (PI), XIA, C. (CoI) & LEUNG, K. W. (CoI)
Innovation and Technology Commission, Lee's Pharmaceutical (HK) Ltd.
1/08/23 → 31/07/25
Project: Research
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From biodiversity to clinical translation: a global review of lichen-derived natural products and their pharmacological potential
Yang, M., Lyu, L., Wang, X., Lin, S., Leung, K. W., Dong, T. T., Wang, L. & Tsim, K. W. K., Mar 2026, In: Pharmacological Research - Natural Products. 10, 100456.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Application of speckle acid in preparing medicine for treating neurodegenerative disease: [China]
TSIM, K. W. K. (Key Inventor), YANG, M. (Inventor) & GAO, J. (Inventor), 7 Nov 2025, IPC No. A61K 31/365, A61P 25/00, A61P 25/14, A61P 25/16, A61P 25/28, 28 Aug 2025, Priority date 28 Aug 2025Research output: Patent
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Camelia seed and its functional properties promising for dermatological applications
Kanlayavattanakul, M., Tsim, K. W. K., Iempridee, T., Ruktanonchai, U. & Lourith, N., 1 Jul 2025, In: Discover Food. 5, 1, 204.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Catechins-rich tea extract and its functional properties mitigating hair loss
Kanlayavattanakul, M., Khongkow, M., Chanthanam, K., Yuen, G. K. W., Tsim, K. W. K., Lourith, N., Chaikul, P. & Chueamchaitrakun, P., 27 Nov 2025, In: Discover Food. 5, 1, 406.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal Article › peer-review
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Cholinergic Signaling Mediated by Muscarinic Receptors Triggers the Ultraviolet-Induced Release of Melanosome in Cultured Melanoma Cells
Guo, M. S., Wu, Q., Xia, Y., Wu, J., Wang, X., Yuen, G. K. W., Dong, T. T., Gao, J. & Tsim, K. W. K., Jan 2025, In: Pigment Cell and Melanoma Research. 38, 1, p. 1-16 16 p., e13201.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal Article › peer-review
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Activities
- 27 Editorial work
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Science of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Journal)
TSIM, K. W. K. (Associate Editor)
1 Jan 2023 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial work
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TANG [HUMANITAS MEDICINE] (Journal)
TSIM, K. W. K. (Editorial Board Member)
1 Jan 2021 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial work
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Frontiers in Pharmacology (Journal)
TSIM, K. W. K. (Associate Editor)
1 Jan 2018 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial work
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Journal of Beauty Science and Technology (Journal)
TSIM, K. W. K. (Associate Editor)
1 Jan 2017 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial work
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Journal of Forensic Science and Research (Journal)
TSIM, K. W. K. (Editorial Board Member)
1 Jan 2016 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial work
Awards
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Recycling of Wasted Products in Developing Health Supplements Targeting the Mental Health
TSIM, K. W. K. (Recipient), Apr 2024
Prize: Other Research Award and Prize
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SGC/ ApiRegenin: An innovative noninvasive medical approach for skin transplant and prevention of amputation
TSIM, K. W. K. (Recipient), Apr 2024
Prize: Other Research Award and Prize
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Guangdong Science and Technology Progress Award, Second-class Award
TSIM, K. W. K. (Recipient), Mar 2019
Prize: Other Research Award and Prize