Abstract

Can we live in good health and good mood until 120 years of age? Biotechnology makes it technically possible! Vaccination, antibiotics, monoclonal antibodies biosensors, rapid immunotests are already around. Life-prolonging drugs, stem cell therapy, phage therapy against antibiotic-resistant drugs are coming now. Are red wine, vitamin C, and dark chocolate prolonging life? Prof Renneberg will show a movie clip from RTHK how he saved his own life with a biosensor. We will also discuss, how to make a long life MEANINGFUL.

About the Speaker

Prof. Reinhard Renneberg is a retired Professor of Chemistry in HKUST. His research interests is in the subject area of Bioanalytical chemistry: basics and applications; nano-biotechnology; biosensorics and bioelectronics; microsystems and microsensors; novel signal-amplifying systems using LBL-encapsulated mediators; enzymes and dyes for amperometric sensors; ELISAs and other biotests; environmental chemistry; commercialization of biosensors and biotests (heart attack, stroke, viral and bacterial infections). The Biosensor & Bioelectronics Lab is developing novel rapid tests for biomedical and environmental applications. It has formed the SiGNAL network (Sino-German Nano-Analytical Lab) for collaboration within the frame of the German Center, HKUST Europe Institute