Background Transgenic technology has revolutionized medical and agricultural research as well as the Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Industries, with transgenics becoming an indispensible part of applied research and development schemes.
Transgenic technology is still new in Asia.
In Hong Kong this technology has so far mainly been used in basic research programs. Foreseeing a growing demand for transgenic technology in Hong Kong and China, the Medical Faculty of The University of Hong Kong, and the Hong Kong Government Industrial Support Fund have established a Transgenic Technology Centre which will form a core facility for providing transgenic technology training and service. The initial emphasis is on training and technology transfer. The long term aim is to develop the facility further to establish within Hong Kong a permanent centre which will be the major place for training and production of transgenic animals in the region. The activities of the Centre are coordinated by a Principal Coordinator, Prof. K. Cheah and Co-coordinator, Dr. M.H. Sham.