A research team from the University of Macau (UM) has developed a novel metal-phenolic network to potentiate the activation of stimulator of interferon genes (STING) pathway within tumour microenvironment for advanced radiotherapy. Led by assistant professor Dai Yunlu in the University of Macau (UM) Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS), the novel nanomedicine is expected to improve the efficacy of immunotherapy. The research findings have been published in Advanced Materials. In recent years, new developments in immunotherapy have revolutionised cancer treatment. However, the “cold” tumour microenvironment caused by low tumour-infiltrating lymphocytes results in a low response rate of cancer immunotherapy.
Mainland university entrance exam to open registration
The “2022 Mainland China Postgraduate Course Examination (Macau Region)” will be open for registration from February 10 until February 25. The preliminary examination and re-examination of postgraduate students in mainland China for Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan will be organized and notified by the universities themselves. The Education and Youth Affairs Bureau will also hold a briefing session on postgraduate course examinations in mainland Chinese universities on February 10 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. to introduce the registration procedures and related information. The registration is divided into two stages: online pre-registration and online (on-site) confirmation.
CPPTM launches new fashion design course
In order to cultivate local fashion design talents, the Macau Productivity and Technology Transfer Center (CPPTM) has launched a new “Fashion Design and Production Diploma Course.” The deadline for registration is February 25. The class will start on March 7 and end on September 8 of the following year. The 480 class hours will be divided into 160 sessions, with classes to be held on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 7 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The course content covers clothing design, drawing skills, material knowledge, production drawing and artificial intelligence (AI), pattern making, three-dimensional tailoring, clothing sewing technology, as well as entrepreneurship and marketing.
