e-Bulletin February 2025
We are pleased to share the news that Professor Michael Chan has been promoted to Professor with effect from January 2025.
Our School has been Professor Chan’s home since he joined as Post-doctoral Fellow in infectious diseases at HKUMed in 2004 after receiving his PhD in Medical Science from the Chinese University of Hong Kong. He is a world expert on understanding the pathogenesis of influenza viruses and coronaviruses. Louis Pasteur’s dictum, “the microbe is nothing, the terrain is everything” rings true for Professor Chan, who has made his career studying the terrain for infections by developing human organoids of lung tissue into platforms for risk assessment, and exploring therapeutic options for acute lung injury.
His scientific contributions have had a major impact, ranking him among the “top 1% most-cited international scientists” and propelling his papers into top journals. But what truly stands out is his unwavering commitment to making a difference here in Hong Kong. From spearheading impactful initiatives like the “Little Dr Flu” programme to advising global organisations, Professor Chan’s work has touched countless lives and will continue to shape the future of public health.
The School extends our warmest congratulations to Professor Michael Chan on this remarkable achievement. We are excited to see all that he will continue to accomplish in this new role!