HKU-Pasteur Research Pole at the Pasteur Network Annual Meeting 2026

The HKU-Pasteur Research Pole was thrilled to take part in the Pasteur Network Annual Meeting 2026 in Laval, Québec, Canada, hosted by INRS (Institut national de la recherche scientifique). with a delegation constituted of Professor Leo Poon, Co-Director, Professor Eric Deharo, Co-Director, Professor Sook-San Wong, Assistant Professor, Dr. Hogan Wai, Research Project Officer, and Nick Chung, Project Development Officer (Pasteur Network).

Bringing together leading scientists, public health experts, and innovators from across the global Pasteur Network, this year's meeting sparked inspiring discussions on artificial intelligence and emerging technologies, and their potential to transform the prevention, detection, and response to infectious disease threats.

Professor Leo Poon represented HKU-Pasteur in the roundtable discussion "Enhancing Epidemic Intelligence through AI", exchanging perspectives on the potential applications of AI in disease surveillance and outbreak preparedness, while also discussing its limitations, ethical considerations, governance challenges, and the future of AI in public health and biomedical research.

Many thanks to the Pasteur Network and INRS for organizing this inspiring event and for fostering dialogue across disciplines and borders. We look forward to continuing to contribute to collaborative efforts that advance epidemic preparedness and infectious disease research worldwide.