e-Bulletin February 2026
RECOGNITION |
Professor Tommy Lam Receives Grant Under NSFC/RGC Joint and Collaborative Research Schemes
A Ground-Breaking Study to Tackle Tick-Borne Viruses Across Africa and Asia
We are proud to share that a project led by Professor Tommy Lam, Associate Professor of our School, has received funding under the National Natural Science Foundation of China and the Research Grants Council (NSFC/RGC) Collaborative Research Scheme. Titled “Host Ecology and Genetic Factors of Tick-borne Virus Emergence”, this project aims to study ticks and their viruses in Africa and Asia, understand how climatic, environmental, and ecological factors affect their spread, evaluate how harmful these viruses are, and explore how human and animal genetics impact infections.
This crucial knowledge will empower scientists to develop better ways to prevent and control tick-borne diseases. To learn more, read the full press release here.
Congratulations to Professor Lam on this significant achievement.