From poop to US$3 billion: how 2 Hong Kong doctors pulled it off
From poop to US$3 billion: how 2 Hong Kong doctors pulled it off
  • Science-Park based GenieBiome is focused on turning research into the human microbiome into tests and treatments, aiming at a US$3 billion market
  • Under the brand G-NiiB, the company’s products include prediction tests for colon cancer and autism, as well as novel supplements
27 Feb 2023 - 11:21AM
Francis Chan, co founder of GenieBiome, at his offices at Hong Kong Science Park in Sha Tin on February 14, 2023. Photo: Jonathan Wong
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From poop to US$3 billion: how 2 Hong Kong doctors pulled it off

27 Feb 2023 - 11:21AM
  • Science-Park based GenieBiome is focused on turning research into the human microbiome into tests and treatments, aiming at a US$3 billion market
  • Under the brand G-NiiB, the company’s products include prediction tests for colon cancer and autism, as well as novel supplements
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Alison Chan at Dear Harley Bakery. From Hello Kitty to Rolex watches, her custom cakes are so realistic you’ll do a double take. Photo: Xiaomei Chen

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