1.Resource Advantages of the Project
(1) Health and Medical Care Institutions
——“Genome Valley” of the US company Gtwu: The most top-notch global precision medicine R&D management team that owns the world’s largest- scale genetic database. It is the global forerunner in the precision medicine field, as well as the global leader in the gene-driven realm of artificial intelligence relating to medical and health care. Introduction to Genome Valley: Driven by precision medicine, Genome Valley represents a combination of R&D, industry and community that is positioned as the life experience arena for mankind in future (2.0). The valley features a genetic science research institute, a precision medicine industry cluster and a future community as its three modules, constituting a “utopia” in its own right with the amalgamation of cutting-edge science with art. 。
——Quantum Medical Academy, United States: A renowned, state-of-the-art medical research institution in the US that is engaged in the professional R&D and production of quantum medical equipment and quantum medical services.
——Intelligence & Health Research Center, United States: A supplier of medical equipment and medical IT solutions and health services with a prominent ranking in the US.
——Hong Kong Adventist Hospital: It offers a diverse range of specialist medical services encompassing heart diseases, cancers and minimally invasive surgery with the use of advanced medical technologies and personalised care, and was awarded the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards (ACHS) certification in 2010. Since 2000, the Hospital has been awarded the certification of the Trent Accreditation Board (United Kingdom) for many years in a row. In 2006, it won the “Joint Commission International (JCI)” certification - one of the highest standards in the US in relation to hospital services, thus becoming the first hospital in the Hong Kong and Macau region to have obtained such certification.
(2)Health and Medical Care Allied Partners
——USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology:
——Fude Health Co., Ltd. of Taiwan: Endorsed by such authoritative entities as the Chinese Health Care Association (Cross-Strait Alliance) and Taiwan Cross -Strait Medical Interchange Association, the company has evolved into the best medical and geriatric care operator in the Chinese healthcare industry. Fostering the development of services, products, platforms, and training related to medical and geriatric care for the Chinese communities, it is mainly engaged in geriatric and medical care management, geriatric care, professional services in the geriatric care industry, training of geriatric care talents, and integrated marketing services for medical and geriatric care products.
——Hong Kong Polytechnic University: A renowned higher education institution in Asia, the University was ranked 95th globally and 5th in Hong Kong in the 2017-2018 QS World University Rankings, and has a dedicated Faculty of Health and Social Sciences. In particular, its School of Nursing has been ranked 30th globally.
——Asia Medical Travel of Hong Kong: An online medical platform in Hong Kong for users who are seeking high-end and one-stop health screening appointments, diagnosis and treatment services, as well as related travel services. It features facilities for each of its nine major specialist treatment areas, such as a magnetocardiography check-up centre, a vaccine centre, an aesthetic centre, a DNA centre, and a stem cell clinic.
2.Development Notions of the Project
With human life and health science as its overarching concept, driven at its core by genetic engineering, and with quantum medicine, biomedical technology, smart health, precision medicine, and education and scientific research as its 5 major supporting functions, the project intends to construct a whole-process industry system encompassing “production, education, research, and application” through its 7 core components, namely, establishing the site for the Genome Valley Industry Headquarters, Quantum Medicine Industrial Park, Biomedical Technology Industrial Park, Smart Health Industrial Park, China Life And Health Science Academy, International Precision Medicine Centre, and International Health and Geriatric Care Centre.