Dr. Wuji Zhang Explores New Research Partnerships in Liverpool

From 30 September to 3 October, Dr. Wuji Zhang visited the University of Liverpool in the United Kingdom, where he met with Professor Lance Turtle to discuss their ongoing collaboration in arbovirus research. The discussions focused on strengthening joint efforts by bringing together complementary expertise in virology, immunology, and clinical science.

During his visit, Dr. Zhang also met with representatives from The Pandemic Institute, a Liverpool-based partnership uniting academic, healthcare, civic, and industry stakeholders to address global pandemic challenges. The visit provided an opportunity to explore potential avenues for collaboration between the two institutions and to identify shared research interests in infectious diseases and pandemic preparedness.

This visit highlights the HKU-Pasteur Research Pole's commitment to fostering international partnerships and advancing collaborative research to address emerging infectious disease threats.