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Broad-spectrum pan-genus and pan-family virus vaccines
C2i's Managing Director Professor Leo Poon and Dr Sophie Valkenburg (University of Melbourne) a study about the development of universal...
Jun 26, 2023
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[Seminar] Precision Medicine: Thank You!
What a great event! Our seminar provided a platform for rich and inspiring discussions on translational research and commercialization in...
Jun 21, 2023


SARS-CoV2 infection aggravates cigarette smoke-exposed cell damage in primary human airway epithelia
Professor Malik Peiris, Dr. Michael Chan and team recently published a study evaluating the role of cigarette smoke on SARS-CoV-2-induced...
Jun 9, 2023
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[Seminar] Precision Medicine: From Translational Research to Commercialization
Join us for a seminar on translational research and commercialization in precision medicine, featuring international speakers and...
May 23, 2023


Visit of Roche Accelerator
We are grateful to host Dr. Qiusong Tang and his team from Roche Accelerator to present C2i’s innovative research and technology! Our...
May 23, 2023


Visit of the British Chamber of Commerce
We enjoyed a delightful afternoon hosting a delegation from the British Chamber of Commerce Healthcare Committee led by its Chair Mr....
May 8, 2023


Resurgence of Omicron BA.2 in SARS-CoV-2 infection-naive Hong Kong
Our Managing Director Professor Leo Poon and HKU-Pasteur's Professor Vijay Dhanasekaran's team deliver great insights into current and...
May 3, 2023


Replication of Novel Zoonotic-Like Influenza A(H3N8) Virus in Ex Vivo Human Bronchus and Lung
In a new study published in Emerging Infectious Diseases, Dr. Michael Chan and his team examine the replication ability of the novel...
Apr 28, 2023


C2i At The Hong Kong I&T Career Expo
[Event extended until 1 May!] This year again you can find our virtual booth at the InnoHK Hall of this event organised by HKSTP. You can...
Apr 17, 2023


Within-host genetic diversity of SARS-CoV-2 lineages in unvaccinated and vaccinated individuals
Brilliant work from our Managing Director Professor Leo Poon investigating the genetic diversity of SARS-CoV-2 lineages in unvaccinated...
Apr 6, 2023


International Women's Day: Meet Shaolin Han!
March 8 is the International Women's Day. It is a great opportunity to recognise and honour the hard work, dedication, and perseverance...
Mar 8, 2023


International Women's Day: Meet Angel Ma!
March 8 is the International Women's Day. It is a great opportunity to recognise and honour the hard work, dedication, and perseverance...
Mar 7, 2023
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[HHGP-HK] Join the study!
With more than 400 volunteers recruited, the Healthy Human Global Project – Hong Kong is a research study led by the Centre for...
Feb 22, 2023


Leading the way for a future generation of scientists
The Centre for Immunology & Infection is very proud to work with the Hong Kong Laureate Forum (HKLF) to introduce younger generations to...
Feb 17, 2023


C2i & HKUMed Investigate Vaccine Effectiveness Against Omicron Infection
The study reveals three or fourth doses of the Comirnaty or CoronaVac vaccines remain effective in preventing Omicron infection. Press...
Feb 7, 2023


The Pasteur Network LP200 Prize awarded to Leo Poon
C2i's Managing Director and HKU-Pasteur's Co-Director Professor Leo Poon was awarded the Pasteur Network LP200 Prize, a special prize in...
Jan 30, 2023


RTHK: C2i Investigating Individual Immune Responses
C2i and its Managing Director Professor Leo Poon were featured in the latest episode of the programme "I&T New Era II (創科新里程 II)”. The...
Jan 26, 2023
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[Pasteur Network Opportunity] Regional Strategic Development Officer: Asia-Pacific
The Pasteur Network is expanding and offers new opportunities around the globe. Today, the Pasteur Network brings together 33 public...
Jan 18, 2023


Vector Control and Insecticide Resistance Presentation
Medical Entomologist and Biologist Sebastien Marcombe based in Laos came to C2i to collaborate with Tommy Lam's team and give us a...
Jan 13, 2023


Development of multiplex RT-ddPCR assays for detection of SARS-CoV-2 and other respiratory viruses
Investigating Sars-CoV-2 and other common respiratory viruses co-infection, C2i's Managing Director Professor Leo Poon and Co-Director...
Jan 11, 2023
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