The project develops a next-generation flu vaccine engineered to trigger a stronger immune response. By incorporating a natural sugar molecule (a-Gal), it effectively "flags" infected cells, directing the body's existing antibodies to rapidly eliminate them. This enhanced targeting mechanism results in broader and more robust protection against influenza, with significant potential to improve vaccine efficacy for global seasonal and pandemic preparedness.
Team of the School of Public Health, LKS Faculty of Medicine:
Prof. Leo L.M. Poon
Professor, Chair of Public Health Virology
Email: impoon@hku.hk:
Dr. Alex W.H. Chin
Research Assistant Professor
Email: alexchin@hku.hk
Special Grand Prize - Saudi Innovation Excellence Prize and Gold Medal with Congratulations of Jury, International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva 2025