To provide practical training in the state-of-the-art computational analysis of the virus genomes for understanding their diversity, how they emerge, transmit, and evolve, and how they adapt to survive through acquiring resistance to drugs and immunity.
15 July — 19 July 2024
University of Hong Kong
HK$5,000 (Includes accommodation)
Apply by 12 May 2024
Fully booked
Past
The course will bring a number of world-leading experts in this field from various parts of the world into Hong Kong to share their unique knowledge and skills with the local postgraduate students and professionals in Hong Kong and Asia.
This course is designed for those who are interested in viral diseases and genomics, and are looking for both theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience of computational genomic analysis for viruses.
Applicants are encouraged to submit abstracts in the application form to compete for the scholarships:
The scholarship includes waived registration and travel expenses (capped at HKD 5,000).
Applications received after 15 April 2024 will be put on the waiting list.
If you have any enquiries about the course, please contact Ping Chan by email at ping1210@hku.hk.
Associate Professor, School of Public Health, University of Hong Kong
Professor, Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Transplantation, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven
Professor, School of Public Health, University of Hong Kong
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