MITOEX

MITOEX

MITOEX provides a technology to easily extract mitochondria from the cells.

Mitochondria, also known as the powerhouse of the cells, is a very important organelle within the cell membrane that provides energy for our daily needs. Mitochondria dysfunction was linked to diseases such as cancers, neurodegenerative disorders, and cardiovascular diseases. Thus, the analysis of mitochondria is crucial to understand disease mechanisms and to develop new drugs. 

However, mitochondria will need to be extracted out from the cell before all kinds of analysis, and current extraction methods significantly deteriorate mitochondrial quality. Here in MITOEX, we selectively break the outer cell membrane only, without disrupting the mitochondria inside. We hope that our technology can deliver mitochondria with better quality, and thus accelerate the scientific discovery of mitochondrial diseases.

Members

Mr. Md Habibur Rahman
Mr. Wong Chung Hong Nathaniel

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Status

Graduated Team (2020 Spring Intake)

 

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Graduation

PI teams could continue product development, establish a start-up venture, obtain investment or enter external incubation programmes, such as HKSTP’s INCUBATION and Cyberport’s CCMF.

Incubation

Our entrepreneurial consultant, together with mentors, will help PI teams on milestone execution. PI Centre will also host training and networking events.

Inception

Successful applicants will become PI Teams. Our entrepreneurial consultant will offer guidance on their milestone plans for the incubation period.

Application

PI Centre applications open twice a year. Applicants will be assessed and admitted by an Assessment Panel, convened by PI Centre’s Advisory Committee.