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Tentative Programme

11 June 2026

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9:15 – 9:30AM 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 MA, Centre for Health Protection, HONG KONG

9:30 – 10:00AM

1
 Mpox: from endemic to epidemic disease Prof Lucille BLUMBERG, National Institute for Communicable Diseases, SOUTH AFRICA

10:00 – 10:30AM

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

10:30 – 11:00AM

3
 Chikungunya in Malaysia: impact of changes in circulating virus variants Prof Jamal I-Ching SAM, University of Malaya, MALAYSIA
11:00 – 11:30AM Tea Break
  II Respiratory infections and outbreaks
Chairs: Dr Rita WY NG, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, HONG KONG
Dr Wyman HW HUI, North District Hospital, HONG KONG

11:30AM – 12:00NN

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

12:00NN – 12:30PM

5
 Comparison of the long-term host responses between mRNA and inactivated virus COVID-19 vaccines Prof Chris KP MOK, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, HONG KONG

12:30 – 1:00PM

6
 Beyond the curve: leveraging patient-derived organoids to decode host vulnerability in respiratory viral infections Prof Renee WY CHAN, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, HONG KONG
1:00 – 2:00PM Lunch
  III The BBVs
Chairs: Dr Raymond WH YUNG, Hong Kong Sanatorium Hospital, HONG KONG
Dr Candy NS WONG, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, HONG KONG

2:00 – 2:30PM

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

2:30 – 3:00PM

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

3:00 – 3:30PM

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

3:30 – 4:00PM

10
 Implications of antiretroviral resistance in HIV treatment and prophylaxis Dr Graeme MOYLE, Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, UNITED KINGDOM
4:00 – 4:30PM Tea Break
  IV Travel-related infections
Chair: Dr Donald TH KWAN, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, HONG KONG

4:30 – 5:00PM

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

5:00 – 5:30PM

12
 Preparedness for Chikungunya Fever in Hong Kong Dr Albert KW AU, Centre for Health Protection, HONG KONG

5:30 – 5:40PM

 Student Presentation Awardee
5:40 – 5:45PM Closing Remarks
Prof Shui Shan LEE, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, HONG KONG