For decades, a Parkinson’s diagnosis meant accepting inevitable decline – trembling hands, shuffling steps, and lost independence. This merciless disease has stalked millions, with no cure in sight. But recently, CUHK scientists have developed a single-shot gene therapy that can stop Parkinson's in its tracks. Their microscopic weapon infiltrates the brain, stopping rogue proteins from forming deadly clusters that trigger neurodegeneration. The research offers tangible hope to transform an unstoppable disease into a manageable one.

Imagine that some of the most aggressive cancers can be cured and patients no longer have to face a bleak destiny. For years, cancer patients had little hope for a cure despite all the excruciating surgery, chemotherapy and radiation. But now, those who were once hopeless are experiencing miraculous recoveries, thanks to the advent of cell and gene therapy. CUHK’s Advanced Therapy Products Good Manufacturing Practice Centre promises to help researchers speed up clinical trials and deliver breakthrough treatments, opening a new era of hope and possibility.