Student Voice - Wu Yonglin

I graduated from the University of Hong Kong in 2024 with a Bachelor of Science degree, majoring in Biochemistry. I am currently a part-time MPH student and a full-time Research Assistant in the Department of Ophthalmology at HKU.

As a Biochemistry student, I was trained in laboratories to conduct research on tackling rare diseases through biotechnological and pharmaceutical methods. However, as a researcher eager to discover new therapeutic approaches, I realized that fundamental science alone is not sufficient; I also need to understand policies, politics, finance, and clinical research. I believe that the CID concentration and the core programs in the MPH provide a comprehensive opportunity to enhance my skills as a healthcare professional. I am confident that the MPH program will equip me with the ability to translate wet lab research into the healthcare industry, integrating political and financial considerations effectively.

I am grateful to be awarded the UGC Targeted TPg Fellowships. My dream of becoming a comprehensive healthcare researcher across various sectors is ambitious, and it requires support and encouragement. The fellowship motivates me to connect with classmates from diverse backgrounds, which helps me achieve my career goals with less pressure.

The MPH program provides me with professional knowledge in healthcare policies and politics, finance and economics in healthcare, and the mechanisms of infectious diseases. The opportunities for communication with classmates and research on real-world healthcare settings help me understand how people perceive healthcare and what they want from it. This experience broadens my horizons and deepens my understanding of the essential skills I need to develop to become a reliable healthcare researcher and provider.

In the future, with my experience in Biochemistry and the knowledge gained from theMPH program, I hope to take on roles as a decision-maker to help translate fundamental medical research into medical products that can be developed as solutions for diseases, supported by effective political and financial policies. Ultimately, I aim to contribute to Hong Kong society by promoting sustainable healthcare and fostering an efficient health community with equitable access to health.