At the Hong Kong Book Fair, Professor Yuen Kwok-yung - Chair Professor of Infectious Diseases at HKUMed and Managing Director of the Centre for Virology, Vaccinology and Therapeutics (CVVT) - joined renowned psychiatrist Dr May Miao for an intimate dialogue surrounding his autobiography, 'My Life in Medicine: A Hong Kong Journey' (“顯微鏡下看穹蒼：袁國勇自述”). Professor Yuen Kwok-yung (left) believes that experiencing illness firsthand is a good lesson for doctors; Dr. May Miao is on t

In a major translational achievement for Hong Kong’s biomedical innovation sector, the Centre for Virology, Vaccinology and Therapeutics (CVVT) is pleased to highlight significant progress in the development of ICVAX®, a novel therapeutic DNA vaccine aiming to achieve a functional cure for HIV. Led by Prof. Zhiwei Chen, Deputy Director of CVVT, Director of the AIDS Institute at the LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong (HKUMed), and Chair Professor of Immunolog

The ongoing evolution of SARS-CoV-2, particularly the rapid emergence of the Omicron variant and its sub-lineages, has weakened the effectiveness of existing vaccines and antiviral drugs, underscoring the potential risk of future coronavirus pandemics. In response, a joint research team featuring leadership from the Centre for Virology, Vaccinology and Therapeutics (CVVT) with their team at the LKS Faculty of Medicine of the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed) as well as the Sch