Alex is a retired IT professional with 30 years of experience in the field. He transitioned to academia, earning a Master of Medical Sciences from the University of Hong Kong, specialising in cancer biology and bioinformatics. Alex plans to pursue a PhD, with research interests in the mechanisms of viral interactions with organs, immune systems, and related therapies. Passionate about advancing treatments for genetic disorders and cancers, he is inspired by Masaki Kashiwara's cross-disciplinary work in algebraic analysis and aims to contribute to breakthroughs in gene therapies and biotechnology.