e-Bulletin October 2025
IN THE MEDIA |
National Recognition for HKU State Key Laboratories
SKL of Emerging Infectious Diseases Honoured with Prestigious Plaque
We are pleased to announce that the State Key Laboratory (SKL) of Emerging Infectious Diseases, led by Professor Guan Yi, Chair Professor of Emerging Viral Diseases of our School, and Professor Yuen Kwok-yung, Henry Fok Professor in Infectious Diseases and Chair Professor of Infectious Diseases of the Department of Microbiology, School of Clinical Medicine, was among the five HKU State Key Laboratories honoured with plaques by the Ministry of Science and Technology.
The presentation ceremony was officiated by Mr Yin Hejun, Minister of Science and Technology; Mr Zhou Ji, Director of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the HKSAR; and Mr John Lee Ka-chiu, Chief Executive of HKSAR.
Established in 2005, the SKL of Emerging Infectious Diseases stands as the first facility of its kind, integrating monitoring and early warning systems, foundational and clinical research, and applied translational studies. The lab continues to play a critical role in pandemic preparedness, making significant contributions to public health both locally and internationally.
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