Emerging Viral Infections

Antiviral therapy
Disease ecology
Emerging viral diseases
Host-pathogen interactions
Viral evolution
Viral transmission and infection
Zoonotic pathogens
  • 18 – 23 June 2023

  • University of Hong Kong

  • Around 30 postgraduate or early career participants

  • English

  • HK$ 3000

Applications should be submitted by 10 March 2023

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Emerging Viral Infections

Antiviral therapy
Disease ecology
Emerging viral diseases
Host-pathogen interactions
Viral evolution
Viral transmission and infection
Zoonotic pathogens
With an emphasis on SARS-CoV-2, understanding of its biology and countermeasures developed to mitigate the pandemic, this new Croucher Summer Course will address the grand challenges of outbreak investigation and pandemic preparedness with an inclusive One-Health approach. The Faculty will introduce participants to innovative concepts in epidemiology, molecular diagnostic, serology, host-pathogen interaction, pathogenesis, immunology, surveillance and nonpharmaceutical interventions.

Course directors

Professor Roberto Bruzzone

The University of Hong Kong

Co-director(s)

Professor Malik Peiris

Chair Professor at The University of Hong Kong

About your speakers

Marcel Bokelmann

Researcher, Center for Biological Hazards and Special Pathogens, Robert Koch Institute (RKI)

Dr Hui-Ling Yen

Associate Professor, Division of Public Health Laboratory Sciences, School of Public Health, University of Hong Kong

Dr Marco Vignuzzi

Investigator, A*STAR Infectious Diseases Labs

Dr Simon Cauchemez

Head of Strucutre, Mathematical Modelling of Infectious Diseases Unit, Institut Pasteur

Dr Jessica Vanhomwegen

Head of Viral Identification, Institut Pasteur, France

Dr Sophie Valkenburg

Associate Professor, Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Doherty Institute of Infection and Immunity, University of Melbourne

Professor Benjamin J. Cowling

Professor, Chair of Epidemiology, Division of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, University of Hong Kong

Dr Hein Min Tun

Associate Professor, The Jockey Club School of Public Health and Primary Care, Chinese University of Hong Kong

Dr Darragh Duffy

Translational Immunology Unit, Institut Pasteur

Dr Jaime Duque

Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, University of Hong Kong

Dr Kathy Leung

Assistant Professor, Division of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, University of Hong Kong

Professor David Hui

Chairman, Department of Medicine and Therapeutics, Chinese University of Hong Kong

Dr Nolwenn Jouvenet

Head of Structure, Virus Sensing and Signaling, Institut Pasteur

Dr Mart Lamers

Research Assistant Professor, Duke-NUS Emerging Infectious Diseases Programme, Duke-NUS Medical School

Dr Vijay Dhanasekaran

Associate Professor, Division of Public Health Laboratory Sciences, School of Public Health, University of Hong Kong

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The University of Hong Kong (HKU) is a public research university established in 1911. It is the oldest institution of higher education in Hong Kong. HKU is known for its research excellence, diverse student body, and commitment to social responsibility. The university has a vibrant campus community and is one of the most prestigious institutions of higher education in Asia.

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