The HKU-Pasteur Research Pole is delighted to announce that applications are welcomed for the sixth edition of the HKU-Pasteur Research Pole Fellowship for Autumn 2026 . Deadline for Applications 25 February 2026 The HKU‐Pasteur Research Pole Fellowship Programme provides a unique opportunity for postgraduate students and postdoctoral fellows in Hong Kong and Macau to pursue their research projects in an outstanding scientific environment, at the Institut Pasteur in Paris. Th

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...

School of Biomedical Engineering, School of Biomedical, Sciences and Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy symposium: HKU...

New publication from HKU-Pasteur's Carolyn Cohen and Sophie Valkenburg with the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity...

Dr Ruopeng Xie was awarded the Li Ka Shing Prize for 2023–24 in recognition of the academic excellence of his PhD thesis, “...

New publication for You Che and collaborators on Cell Host & Microbe that explores the human immune system’s critical role in affecting...

From 14 to 18 July 2025, 30 participants from Hong Kong and overseas, gathered for the 2025 Croucher Summer Course on Emerging Viral...

Dr Wuji Zhang  has been awarded the Chancellor's Prize for Excellence in the PhD Thesis 2025 on " Un derstanding human immunity to...

Kicking off the course with introductions from  Professor   Leo Poon ,  Professor   Roberto Bruzzone , and  Professor Noel Tordo , along...

Prof. Vijay Dhanasekaran, with Co-Investigators Prof. Tim K. Tsang , Dr. Ruopeng Xie , and Prof. Ben Cowling , has received funding from...

Dr. Wuji Zhang has been awarded a RGC grant in the framework of the Presidential Research Assistant Professor (RAP) Scheme that aims to...

Dr. Che has been awarded a GRF grant (RGC) for his project titled “ Deciphering the role of the skin and gut microbiomes in antimicrobial...

From April 26 to May 3, 2025, the HKU-Pasteur Research Pole hosted the first in-person convening of the Pasteur Network Climate and...