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Tentative Programme

11 June 2026

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9:00 – 9:15AM Welcome Speech
Prof David SC HUI, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, HONG KONG
  I Emerging Infections
Chairs: Prof Margaret IP, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, HONG KONG
Dr Edmond SK MA, Centre for Health Protection, HONG KONG

9:15 – 9:45AM

1
 Hantavirus outbreak: May 2026 Prof Lucille BLUMBERG, National Institute for Communicable Diseases, SOUTH AFRICA

9:45 – 10:15AM

2
 Panzootic H5N1: viral evolution and cross-protection by pre-existing immunity Prof Hui-Ling YEN, The University of Hong Kong, HONG KONG

10:15 – 10:45AM

3
 Chikungunya in Malaysia: impact of changes in circulating virus variants Prof Jamal I-Ching SAM, Universiti Malay, MALAYSIA
10:45 – 11:15AM Tea Break
  II Respiratory infections and outbreaks
Chairs: Dr Rita WY NG, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, HONG KONG
Dr Wyman WM HUI, Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital, HONG KONG

11:15 – 11:45AM

4
 Using TB biomarkers to modernise TB clinical trials and treatment strategies Prof Nicholas PATON, National University of Singapore, SINGAPORE

11:45AM – 12:15PM

5
 Differential prolonged multiomic responses to mRNA and inactivated virus COVID-19 vaccines Dr Chris KP MOK, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, HONG KONG

12:15 – 12:45PM

6
 Beyond the curve: leveraging patient-derived organoids to decode host vulnerability in respiratory viral infections Dr Renee WY CHAN, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, HONG KONG

12:45 – 12:55PM

 Student Presentation Awardee
12:55 – 1:55PM Lunch
  III Blood-borne viruses
Chairs: Dr Raymond WH YUNG, Hong Kong Sanatorium Hospital, HONG KONG
Dr Candy NS WONG, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, HONG KONG

1:55 – 2:25PM

7
 Molecular journey to HBV cure Prof Grace LH WONG, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, HONG KONG

2:25 – 2:55PM

8
 Point-of-care tests for HIV/STI – scientific progress and real world applications Prof Shixing TANG, Southern Medical University, GUANGZHOU

2:55 – 3:25PM

9
 Beyond Daily Doses: where are we with long-acting HIV treatments Dr Heather TO, Department of Health, HONG KONG

3:25 – 3:55PM

10
 Implications of antiretroviral resistance in HIV treatment Dr Graeme MOYLE, Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, UNITED KINGDOM
3:55 – 4:25PM Tea Break
  IV Travel-related infections
Chairs: Dr Donald TH KWAN, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, HONG KONG
Dr Christopher KC LAI, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, HONG KONG

4:25 – 4:55PM

11
 Travel in the age of change: identifying and mitigating emerging health risks Dr Bonnie CK WONG, Department of Health, HONG KONG

4:55 – 5:25PM

12
 Preparedness for Travel-Related Imported Infections in Hong Kong: Chikungunya Fever, Dengue, and Measles Dr Albert KW AU, Department of Health, HONG KONG

5:25 – 5:45PM

13
 Mpox update Prof Lucille BLUMBERG, National Institute for Communicable Diseases, SOUTH AFRICA
5:45 – 5:50PM Closing Remarks
Prof Shui Shan LEE, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, HONG KONG