The HKU-Pasteur Research Pole is delighted to announce the new edition of its Immunology Course co-organised with the Centre for Immunology & Infection . Quantitative Immunology: From population to individual immunity NOVEMBER 15-20, 2026 Deadline for Applications: 30 June 2026 The 12th HKU-Pasteur Immunology Course will explore the frontiers of quantitative immunology to describe the function of the immune system in health and disease at a population and individual level. T

Co-Director Eric Deharo travelled to Vientiane to establish the foundations of a new collaborative project to be led by HKU Pasteur’s You Che , focusing on nutritional interventions and microbiome dynamics. During the visit he met with local partners from the Faculty of Pharmacy (Vientiane) , the Pierre Fabre Foundation , the Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie (AUF ), and the Institut Pasteur du Laos to discuss project design and partnership roles. An opportunity to co

A new publication in Nature Lab Animal   from Professor Leo Poon's team  demonstrates that the emerging SARS‑CoV‑2 Omicron EG.5 and JN.1 variants induce enhanced pathogenicity in K18‑hACE2 mice, overcoming limitations of early Omicron models and enabling more robust preclinical assessment of vaccines and antivirals.   Abstract : The reduced pathogenicity of early SARS-CoV-2 Omicron subvariants in human ACE2-expressing K18-hACE2 mice has posed challenges for assessing vaccine

On Friday 20 March 2026 , the HKU-Pasteur Research Pole , in collaboration with the Consulate General of France in Hong Kong and Macao , hosted a panel discussion entitled “Women in Science: Career Paths, Challenges and Equal Opportunities,”  as part of the initiative “Science Talks are Women Talks”  marking International Women’s Rights Day . The event brought together members of the academic community, researchers, students, and invited guests for an engaging and thoughtful

We are proud to celebrate Zaolan Liang , PhD student in Professor Sook San Wong’s laboratory  at the HKU–Pasteur Research Pole, who has received the HKU Foundation Publication Award 2025 . This distinction recognises her publication: “ A(H2N2) and A(H3N2) influenza pandemics elicited durable cross-reactive and protective antibodies against avian N2 neuraminidases” (Liang et al., Nature Communications , 2024). Her work provides important insights into immune responses to influ

On 12 March 2026, the HKU–Pasteur Research Pole had the pleasure of welcoming a group of outstanding young students for a visit organised with the Hong Kong Laureate Forum (HKLF), as part of the “Exploring New Horizons 2026”  programme. The visit began with a welcome and introduction by Dr Wuji Zhang , who presented the mission, research focus, and collaborative environment of HKU–Pasteur Research Pole. This was followed by an engaging Q&A session, during which students had t

New publication for HKU-Pasteur’s Wuji Zhang ! Published in EMBO Molecular Medicine , the study explores how the human immune system responds to influenza vaccination and natural infection by dissecting the molecular features of influenza‑specific B cells. Using single‑cell RNA sequencing, the team compared responses to influenza A and B viruses and uncovered striking differences—particularly a strong interferon‑driven signature in B cells from influenza B patients. Their fin

Join us for a panel discussion organised by HKU-Pasteur Research Pole  in collaboration with the Consulate General of France in Hong Kong and Macau , in the framework of International Women’s Rights Day  and the initiative “Science Talks are Women Talks.” This event aims to highlight the experiences and perspectives of women in research and to foster an open discussion on career trajectories, challenges encountered in academic environments, and equal opportunities in scientif