Bioengineered Hair Follicles

Overview

Present treatment for hair loss: temporary and many side effects. Surgical treatment is uncommon due to very limited available hair donors. This new technology is the best platform for developing new drugs and treatment strategies for alopecia.

Commercialisation opportunities

Licensing

Problem addressed

No long lasting treatment for hair loss

Innovation

Use advanced tissue engineering method to generate hair follicles under a high-throughput and automated system
The bioengineered hair follicles can be used for drug screening and implanation

Key impact

The bioengineered hair follicles resemble physiological and morphological characteristics of natural hair follicles
Molecular signatures resemblance to hair follicle
The production is high-throughput and automated
Minimal requirement of cells and matrix scaffold

Application

High-throughput drug screening for hair health
Personalized medicine: Personalized drug screening for different treatment
Hair follicle regeneration and implantation

The University of Hong Kong (HKU)

Founded in 1911, The University of Hong Kong (HKU) is the first and oldest institution of higher education in Hong Kong. For over a century, the University has dedicated itself to creating knowledge, providing education, and serving society. Today, HKU has an established worldwide reputation for being a research-led comprehensive University with ten Faculties and a strong commitment to intellectual freedom, liberty and diversity. HKU has a proud record of academic recognition in researches through honours and awards received from both local and international bodies.

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