We are excited to invite CityUHK students to an enlightening research seminar on Public Health led by the renowned Professor Fu Gao (高福教授), which will take place on 18 November 2024 (Monday).
Date: 18 November 2024
Time: 4:30 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.
Location: Senate Room, 19/F, Lau Ming Wai Academic Building
Registration link: https://go.cityu.hk/urn28g
Professor George Fu Gao is a Senior Fellow at the Hong Kong Institute for Advanced Study (CityUHK), a Professor at the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), and the former Director-General of the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention. As an elected member of CAS and a Fellow of The World Academy of Sciences Professor Gao has published over 350 papers in prestigious journals such as Cell, Nature, and Science. Apart from his research on the mechanisms of interspecies transmission of emerging pathogens and molecular immune recognition of pathogens (e.g. HIV, Influenza viruses, MERS, and Ebola), Professor Gao has also played a critical role in global public health strategies, notably leading efforts during the COVID-19 outbreak.
We are confident that this seminar will enable CityUHK students to gain firsthand knowledge from Professor Gao, connect with fellow students and professionals passionate about public health, and enhance their research and analytical skills through exposure to cutting-edge science.
Don’t miss this invaluable opportunity to learn from one of the leading experts in the field and please register for the talk via https://go.cityu.hk/urn28g by 15 November 2024. For details, please refer to the poster below. We look forward to seeing CityUHK students there!
