Building upon the existing foundation of excellence in molecular neuroscience at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, the State Key Laboratory of Molecular Neuroscience (SKLMN) is the first laboratory focused on neuroscience research in Hong Kong, and also the first SKL at HKUST. The SKLMN aims to become one of the world’s leading research hubs by undertaking national key research projects, nurturing scientific talents, advancing basic research in molecular neuroscience, and stimulating the formation of new biotechnology ventures in Hong Kong. The SKL aims to strengthen research capabilities in six core areas: (1) Neuronal signal transduction pathways; (2) Synapse development and plasticity; (3) Regulation of neuronal survival; (4) Neurodegenerative diseases; (5) Learning and memory; and (6) Drug discovery and development. Knowledge obtained from this basic neuroscience research will help to unravel the mechanisms of various neurological diseases, thereby providing important clues to undertake effective drug discovery and development and identify clinical interventions that impede disease progression and/or alleviate symptoms of these disorders.
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