The HKU-Pasteur Research Pole proudly celebrated its 25th anniversary with an inspiring programme that brought together international symposiums, prestigious Collège de France lectures, visits from high-level delegations, vibrant scientific exchanges, and many unforgettable moments. A heartfelt thank you to our outstanding speakers and to every participant who travelled from across the globe to join us – your energy and insights made this milestone truly special. None of this

HKU-Pasteur’s Co-Directors, Professor Leo Poon and newly appointed Dr. Eric Deharo, recently hosted a strategic meeting with representatives from the Consulate General of France in Hong Kong and Macau. This exchange reaffirmed the strong collaboration between the HKU-Pasteur Research Pole and France in advancing scientific research, education, and cultural dialogue. It was a great opportunity to meet with Johanna Bouyé, the new Consul for Education, Science and Culture, and

Eric Deharo visited the impressive Hong Kong Biodiversity Museum, established and led by Benoit Guénard, Associate Professor, School of Biological Sciences at HKU and Director of the Hong Kong Biodiversity Museum. 

We are excited to introduce Dr. Eric Deharo as new Co-Director of HKU-Pasteur. In this pivotal role, Dr. Deharo will work closely with Prof. Leo Poon to enhance our research initiatives and foster innovative collaborations that drive advancements in public health and infectious disease research. >>> Check Dr. Eric Deharo's page for more information

New correspondance from Dr. Vijaykrishna Dhanasekaran o n the New England Journal of Medicine , this correspondance investigates the resurgence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5N1) virus infections in Cambodia after nearly a decade of no reported human cases. To the Editor: After a decade of no reported human cases, Cambodia faces a resurgence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5N1) virus infections, with an overall mortality of 38%. Cases have occ

Congratulations to Dr. Carolyn Cohen for receiving the prestigious Harnessing Airway Immunity for Next-Gen Vaccines post-doc poster prize, awarded by the Science Cluster of the Novo Nordisk Foundation! This recognition was presented during the 32nd Science Cluster Conference, held from 22–26 September 2025 in Denmark, which brought together different stakeholders in airway immunology and vaccine development, including current and past HKU-Pasteur PhD students Ms Janice Jia ,

As part of the celebrations for the 25th anniversary of the HKU-Pasteur Research Pole , we are honored to host a series of lectures by Lluis Quintana-Murci , distinguished Professor at the Institut Pasteur and Collège de France (Paris, France). Professor Quintana-Murci's work at the intersection of genetics, evolution, and immunology has significantly advanced our understanding of human health and disease. Monday 24 November - 15:00 - 16:30 Dissecting the factors that drive

The Hong Kong Jockey Club Global Health Institute (HKJCGHI) is proud to present a high-level session “Pandemic Preparedness Through...