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Professor Nancy Y. IP, SBS, BBS, MH, JP
Professor Ip is the President of The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and the Morningside Professor of Life Science. Taking office in October 2022, she is the first female president of a publicly funded university in Hong Kong.
Professor Ip received her PhD degree in Pharmacology from Harvard University, after which she held the position of Senior Staff Scientist at Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. in New York. Since joining HKUST in 1993, she has served as the Vice-President for Research and Development, the Dean of Science, and the Head of Biochemistry.
Professor Ip is world-renowned for her significant contributions to the field of neuroscience, for example, in understanding the complex mechanisms that underlie proper brain functions, as well as drug discovery for neurodegenerative diseases. Her outstanding research has resulted in over 330 scientific papers, that have garnered more than 45,200 SCI citations, as well as over 70 patents.
As a distinguished neuroscientist, Professor Ip has been elected to various academies, including the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the US National Academy of Sciences, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, the World Academy of Sciences, and the Hong Kong Academy of Sciences. She is a recipient of numerous awards and honors including the National Natural Science Awards, the L’OREAL-UNESCO for Women in Science Award, and the 10 Science Stars of China by Nature.
In addition to conducting pioneering neuroscience research, Professor Ip helps shape research policy on a global level. She is a member of various strategic initiatives such as the Leadership Group of the Davos Alzheimer’s Collaborative. She also actively serves on local committees, such as the Chief Executive’s Council of Advisers, to help steer the strategic development of Hong Kong. Moreover, as the Council Chair and founding member of the Greater Bay Area Association of Academicians, she fosters cooperation among academics in Hong Kong and the Mainland, to help advance science and technology in the Greater Bay Area.
Position Held
Director of State Key Laboratory of Nervous System Disorders
Research interests
Biological Sciences - Neuroscience
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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Education/Academic qualification
PhD in Pharmacology, PhD, Harvard University
1983
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Deciphering the Factors of Longevity through a Multi-Omics Study in Long-Lived Individuals in Hong Kong
WONG, H. Y. (CoPI), FU, K. Y. (CoPI), IP, F. C. F. (CoPI), IP, N.Y.-Y. (PI) & MOK, K. Y. B. (CoPI)
1/12/25 → 31/12/29
Project: Research
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Explainable AI for Early Prediction of Alzheimer's Disease Using Proteomics and Clinical Data
WONG, H. Y. (CoI), FU, K. Y. (PI), IP, N.Y.-Y. (CoPI) & LV, G. (CoI)
1/06/25 → 31/05/26
Project: Research
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Plasma Proteomic Profiling for Vascular Cognitive Impairment and Dementia Screening
IP, N.Y.-Y. (PI) & ZHANG, X. (Team member)
1/06/25 → 31/05/26
Project: Research
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Investigating the functional roles of Nell-1, a growth factor associated with neurodegeneration, in nervous systems
FU, K. Y. (PI) & IP, N.Y.-Y. (CoI)
1/01/25 → 31/12/27
Project: Research
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Investigating the effects and underlying mechanisms of Aβ reduction on Alzheimer’s pathologies in a transgenic mouse model
FU, K. Y. (CoI), IP, N.Y.-Y. (CoI) & DUAN, Y. (PI)
1/07/24 → 30/06/27
Project: Research
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An ABCA1 missense variant decreases cholesterol efflux and confers Alzheimer's disease risk in the Chinese population
Liu, S. K., Cao, H., Yang, X., Zhou, X., Chen, Y., Fu, W. Y., Chan, S. Y., Ip, F. C. F., Mok, K. Y., Mok, V. C. T., Kwok, T. C. Y., Hardy, J., Fu, A. K. Y. & Ip, N. Y., Aug 2025, In: Journal of Alzheimer's Disease. 106, 3, p. 996-1009 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal Article › peer-review
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Astrocytic EphA4 signaling is important for the elimination of excitatory synapses in Alzheimer’s disease
Yang, X., Wang, Y., Qiao, Y., Lin, J., Lau, J. K. Y., Fu, W. Y., Fu, A. K. Y. & Ip, N. Y., 19 Feb 2025, In: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America. 122, 7, e2420324122.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal Article › peer-review
Open Access3 Citations (Scopus) -
BIOMARKERS FOR NEURODEGENERATIVE DISEASES
FU, K. Y. (Inventor), IP, N.Y.-Y. (Inventor), JIANG, Y. (Inventor), OUYANG, L. (Inventor) & Ip, C. F. F. (Inventor), 18 Dec 2025, IPC No. G16B 40/00, C12Q 1/6883, G01N 33/68, 10 Jun 2025, Priority date 12 Jun 2024, Priority No. US63/658,952Research output: Patent
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Crispr-Mediated Manipulation of APP Expression as a Therapeutic Approach for Amyloid Pathologies
IP, N. Y. Y. (Inventor), FU, K. Y. (Inventor), DUAN, Y. (Inventor) & YE, T. (Inventor), 2 May 2025, IPC No. A61K 48/00, A61P 25/28, C12N 15/10, C12N 15/90, 28 Oct 2022, Priority date 28 Oct 2021, Priority No. US63/272,689Research output: Patent
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Crispr-Mediated Manipulation of APP Expression as a Therapeutic Approach for Amyloid Pathologies
IP, N. Y. Y. (Key Inventor), FU, K. Y. (Inventor), DUAN, Y. (Inventor) & YE, T. (Inventor), 1 May 2025, IPC No. A61K 48/00, C12N 9/22, C12N 15/11, C12N 15/86, C12Q 1/6883, 28 Oct 2022, Priority date 28 Oct 2021, Priority No. US63/272,689Research output: Patent
Activities
- 18 Editorial work
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Neuron (Journal)
IP, N.Y.-Y. (Other Editorial Role)
1 Jan 2023 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial work
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Journal of Alzheimer's Diseases (Journal)
IP, N.Y.-Y. (Editor)
1 Jan 2021 → 1 Dec 2022Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial work
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Neurobiology of Diseases (Journal)
IP, N.Y.-Y. (Editorial Board Member)
1 Jan 2020 → 1 Jan 2022Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial work
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Proceeding of National Academy of Sciences (Journal)
IP, N.Y.-Y. (Editorial Board Member)
1 Jan 2017 → 1 Jan 2022Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial work
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Current Opinion in Neurobiology (Journal)
IP, N.Y.-Y. (Editorial Board Member)
1 Jan 2017 → 1 Jan 2022Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial work
Awards
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Gold Meal with Congratulations of the Jury and Prize of the Chinese Delegation for Invention and Innovation
IP, N.Y.-Y. (Recipient), Apr 2024
Prize: Other Research Award and Prize
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Women-in-STEM Groundbreakers Award for Leadership
IP, N.Y.-Y. (Recipient), Nov 2024
Prize: Honorary Award
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Gold Meal with Congratulations of the Jury and Prize of the Chinese Delegation for Invention and Innovation
IP, N.Y.-Y. (Recipient), Apr 2023
Prize: Other Research Award and Prize