Virus evolution and epidemiology
Decode viral genomes and master computational analysis to understand viral evolution, transmission, and drug resistance.
The course provides practical training in state-of-the-art computational analysis of virus genomes to understand their diversity, emergence, transmission, and evolution. It also examines how viruses adapt to survive by acquiring resistance to drugs and immunity.
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29 June – 3 July 2026
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University of Hong Kong
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HK$5,000 (Includes accommodation)
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Apply by 30 April 2026
What you'll study
- How to understand viral genomic sequencing
- The interpretation of genomic data for public health and clinical use
- How to bridge genomics and practice, learning to accurately interpret and use viral genomic findings
If you have any enquiries about the course, please contact Ping Chan by email at ping1210@hku.hk.
Course directors
Tommy Lam
Associate Professor, School of Public Health, University of Hong Kong
Philippe Lemey
Professor, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven
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