Eminent scientist returns to Hong Kong to lead HKUST’s new medical school

https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3355498/hong-kong-born-scientist-king-li-named-founding-dean-third-medical-school

Profession of King Li:

Scientist

Where was King Li born?

Hong Kong

Why has King Li returned to Hong Kong?

To lead HKUST’s new medical school

Position of King Li in HKUST’s new medical school:

Founding dean

Where did King Li previously serve as the founding dean of?

Carle Illinois College of Medicine

Where is Carle Illinois College of Medicine?

US

What type of school is the Carle Illinois College of Medicine?

Engineering-based medical school

What was King Li selected from to be the founding dean of HKUST’s new medical school?

Over 100 candidates worldwide

When did King Li officially assume his role as founding dean of HKUST’s new medical school?

1 June 2026

What does King Li aim to do in HKUST’s new medical school?

Train future doctors

What does King Li aim to train future doctors to do?

Combine clinical excellence with technology, innovation, and leadership in healthcare transformation

What will the new medical school in HKUST focus on?

Revolutionizing healthcare delivery

How will the new medical school in HKUST revolutionize healthcare delivery?

By improving quality, reducing costs, and increasing accessibility

What is a key challenge driving the need for healthcare reform in Hong Kong?

Hong Kong’s ageing population

What will the new medical program in HKUST emphasize?

Interdisciplinary collaboration and connections with existing medical schools and the wider healthcare system

What did the HKUST leadership describe King Li’s role in HKUST’s new medical school as?

Crucial in shaping the school’s strategy and long term development

What does King Li have an extensive background in?

Medicine and research

Where does King Li have experience at?

Stanford and US National Institutes of Health

What does Li hold?

Multiple patents

What did King Li express a personal commitment to do?

Give back to Hong Kong after many years abroad

Where is the new medical school campus of HKUST located?

Clear Water Bay

When is the new medical school campus of HKUST expected to be ready by?

2028

How many students will begin the first academic year at the new medical school campus of HKUST?

50

What will be the first academic year of the new medical school campus of HKUST?

2028-29