March 8 was the International Women's Day, an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of women all around the world. HKU-Pasteur is committed to work towards a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination, that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive.
After discussing with Lisa Touyon and Yihan Lin, we took the time to ask a few questions to another PhD Student from HKU-Pasteur's dedicated team, Min Li.
What is your educational background and training? And why did you chose to work in science?
Min Li: undergraduate major was medical laboratory science, and I received my bachelor of science degree in 2021. After that, I moved to Hong Kong and started my postgraduate study in HKU. My concentration was biostatistics and epidemiology during the one-year MPH program. After the MPH study, I joined Dr. Sooksan Wong’s team and worked as a research assistant at HKU-Pasteur for two years. Science to me is a fascinating and inspiring journey. Doing science can help me observe the world in another prospective.
What is your role at HKU-Pasteur and what projects are you working on?
Min Li: I am a first year phd student in Dr. Sooksan wong’s team. I mainly focus on immunology and my research project is to investigate the pattern of antibody blunting and diversification at the serologic and molecular levels in repeatedly vaccinated individuals. I will conduct multiple serological experiments to explore the HAI antibody landscape in people who receive repeat influenza vaccination.
How do you feel about the role of women in science today?
Min Li: Today, the role of women in science is inspiring. We have made remarkable strides. Institutions now actively champion women’s participation, and young girls have more role models than ever before.
As a PhD student, I am so proud of working with these exceptional female scientists. These role models are guiding more young women with scientific aspirations into the field. On International Women’s Day, I feel hopeful, not only because of how far we have come, but because we are collectively building a future where diverse talents can flourish together.
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