Congratulations to Professor Roberto Bruzzone, HKU-Pasteur's Co-Director, for being awarded with the insignia of Knight of the Order of Merit of Italian Republic during the celebration of the Italian Republic Day.
"Since his arrival in Hong Kong, Professor Bruzzone has held positions of scientific and administrative leadership in teaching programs and major international networks to combat infectious diseases. His contributions in the field of medicine and his work in Hong Kong nurtured the scientific relationship between Italy and China. The Consul General of Italy in Hong Kong and Macau, Mr. Antonello De Riu awarded Professor Roberto Bruzzone with the insignia of Knight of the Order of Merit of Italian Republic (Cavaliere dell’Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana)."