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Professor Malik Peiris, Tam Wah-Ching Professor in Medical Science and Chair Professor of Virology, is awarded the 2021 Future Science Prize in life sciences for his discoveries of SARS-CoV-1 as the causative agent for the global SARS outbreak in 2003 and its zoonotic origin, and his tireless effort in combating Covid-19 and other emerging infectious diseases. Future Science Prize is a privately funded science prize established by a group of renowned scientists and successful entrepreneurs in 2016, aiming at recognising scientific breakthroughs and innovations in the Greater China region (including Mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau). More information about the prize can be found at: http://www.futureprize.org/en/index.html To learn more about Professor Peiris, please visit his profile here . The School extends our heartfelt congratulations to Professor Peiris.

Dr Maria Zhu Huachen, Associate Professor of School of Public Health, received the 16th Chinese Young Women in Science Fellowship (中國青年女科學家獎) for her contributions to scientific research and innovation. She is the only awardee from Hong Kong this year receiving the honour. Dr Zhu’s research has focused on elucidating mechanisms that lead to the emergence of viral threats at the human-animal interface – including viruses such as H1N1, H7N9, MERS, and most recently, SARS‑CoV‑2. In the past few years, she has identified zoonotic sources, transmission routes, evolutionary pathways, and molecular aspects that contribute to such viruses being severe threats to human health. Since 2020, she has been dedicated to developing vaccines and drugs for COVID-19. Her work is widely recognised by her peers and has been published in leading journals. This fellowship is highly prestigious and was jointly established by the All-China Women's Federation, the China Association for Science and Technology, the Chinese National Commission for UNESCO, and L'Oréal China. The Fellowship recognises female scientists under the age of 45 who have made important and innovative scientific contributions. The School extends our sincerest congratulations to Dr Zhu for her achievement. More details about Dr Zhu’s award and her work are available at the webpage (Chinese only).

The Master of Public Health (MPH) programme is inviting applications for September 2022 intake. ​ For those who are interested in joining the programme, you are most cordially invited to our Information Session where our Academic Director will share information about the unique features of the MPH curriculum, career prospects, scholarship opportunities, as well as details on the UGC Targeted TPg Fellowships for local students. Date: 24 Nov 2021 | 22 Dec 2021 | 26 Jan 2022 (Wed) Time: 7-8pm Format: Online via Zoom Webinar Registration: https://hku.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3PoA9A3ZZtSiax0

The Master of Public Health (MPH) Programme, School of Public Health, The University of Hong Kong will participate in a review for accreditation by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) at the upcoming site visit on November 4-5th, 2021. CEPH is an independent agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education to accredit schools of public health and public health programs outside schools of public health. Third Party Comments- now being accepted In preparation for the upcoming site visit, CEPH will now accept third-party comments about the MPH Programme and its practices, operations, policies and procedures until October 4th, 2021. Comments will remain confidential and can be sent to CEPH via email or post, as follows: VIA E-MAIL Ms. Kristen Varol, MPH, PMP, CHES Director of Accreditation Services kvarol@ceph.org VIA MAIL TO THE FOLLOWING US ADDRESS: Ms. Kristen Varol, MPH, PMP, CHES Director of Accreditation Services Council on Education for Public Health 1010 Wayne Avenue, Suite 220 Silver Spring, MD 20910

Welcome on board🏄🏻‍♂️ It’s great pleasure to greet our MPH students again f2f. Hope you all enjoy the Programme Induction and the coming activities in the Orientation Weeks😃 #backtoschool #newacademicyear #HKU #HKUMed #SPH #publichealth #MPH #香港大學 #港大醫學院 #公共衞生 #公共衞生碩士

Professor Roberto Bruzzone, Co-Director of the HKU-Pasteur Research Pole, was awarded the insignia of Officer in the French National Order of Merit. A ceremony, presided over by Mr Alexandre Giorgini, Consul General of France in Hong Kong and Macau, was held on 10 June, 2021 at his residence. Professor Bruzzone has been a major factor and the driving force behind the development and success of the HKU-Pasteur Research Pole , and the recent establishment of the Centre for Immunology & Infection (C2i) at the Hong Kong Science and Technology Park, a new centre dedicated to research on the immune response and infectious diseases. This honour recognises his leadership in promoting Louis Pasteur’s vision, scientific excellence, and collaborations between France and Hong Kong. Professor Bruzzone has been teaching CMED6227 Biological basis of disease for the MPH programme. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Professor Bruzzone. More details about Professor Bruzzone’s award, and his work, are available at the webpage of the Consulate General of France in Hong Kong and Macau.

I’m currently a part-time Year 1 MPH student in the Health Economics, Policy and Management (HEPM) concentration. I have been practising as a registered nurse in the Paediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care unit soon after I obtained my bachelor’s degree from HKU in 2018. Having five years of training to be a registered nurse and joining the health care team in a public hospital for three years, I am nurtured and obligated in providing quality health care service in Hong Kong. I have discovered interest in public health, where it is a mix of art and science in promoting health, preventing diseases and improving the quality of life on a large scale and thus I decided to pursue my studies in the MPH. Amidst the pandemic, I enjoy this journey and it has been one of the best decisions in life. People I have met here are all amazing and with a diverse background. It has been an incredible opportunity to connect with them and learn from them. Besides, the teaching team is professional and supportive. Not only have I gained knowledge related to study, but also the transferable skills for life. In pursuing my further studies, I wish to be better equipped to analyse, understand and address present and future public health challenges and to contribute towards the building of ethical and sustainable health systems.

Health care is vital to all of us some of the time, but public health is vital to all of us all of the time”, a famous quote from Charles Everett Koop, an American pediatric surgeon and public health administrator in the 80s. I was first impressed by this quote to begin delving into the domains of Public Health. I am a part time MPH student in the concentration of Health Economics, Policy and Management. I am also a Graduate Biomedical Engineer working at a private hospital in Hong Kong. Working in the usual hustle and bustle of a high volume usage of medical equipment, it is no surprise to ponder about the underlying reasons and find out the demands for medical supports are much wider than everyone can think of. From the use of thermometers to anesthesia machines, it is difficult if not impossible for a normal person to stand for, whereby a clear mindset and positive attitudes towards the medical industry is of paramount importance, and this paves the way why Public Health is the right choice. Thanks for the grant of the UGC Targeted TPg fellowship, it nurtures me as a person of diverse thinking. The curriculum consists of core courses and concentration courses, even the debut course – principle of public health can be quite challenging yet interesting. I was given a host of opportunities to share experience from the workplace and through numerous research, this also enlightens my angles of critical thinking plus encourages my communication skills with teammates from all walks of life. The curriculums are designed to equip students with the knowledge they need to face whatever public health issues or emergencies arise, and this topic is especially in the spotlight during the outbreak of COVID19. My future aspiration is to acquire the knowledge and utilize the skills learned within the MPH courses and to stand out for career advancement in the public health field. It will be even ideal if the proposed activities brainstormed under the assignments can come true in one day!

I graduated with a BSc degree in Public Health at the CUHK. During my undergraduate study, I was fortunate to gain work experiences at various sectors such as the Department of Health, NGOs and university affiliated researches. Driven by my passion to improve population health, I became increasingly drawn to this field because I realised the window of opportunity to build sustainable healthcare through disease prevention in Hong Kong and beyond. I was motivated to pursue a MPH because I wanted to equip myself with more rigorous training in epidemiological and biostatistics. I believe they are important methodology and research skills that will help me excel in qualitative and quantitative research. I was very excited to be granted the UGC Targeted TPg Fellowship. The most rewarding part of receiving the UGC Targeted TPg Fellowships was to know that I am not alone in my journey to pursue a career in public health. Although this field can be overlooked or underappreciated by some people, it was wonderful to know that there are abundant financial resources to support us towards our passion. My MPH study has been very rewarding so far. It was very intellectually enriching to be taught by some of the leading epidemiologists and researchers in this field. I was inspired and stimulated to hear about their work and learn from them. In particular, I really enjoyed doing the newsflashes during the Dean’s class in the first semester. The process of discussing recent public health news taught me to tackle issues with multiple lenses including political, social and economic consideration. Working with classmates from diverse backgrounds also provided me with practical experiences in interdisciplinary collaboration and teamwork skills. Overall, I am impressed with the quality of teaching in the MPH course. Professors and teaching assistants are always there to help us improve by giving us insightful feedback and comments

Hi, I am Rigil Yeung. I am doing a part-time MPH in HKU and working in a pharmaceutical company as a project manager. Prior to this program, I have received a PhD in Life Science and a BSc in Biochemistry (First Class Honour) from HKUST, with specialities on psychiatry and oncology. There are two main reasons for me to take this program. Firstly, I would like to dedicate myself in healthcare and pharmaceutical industry in the long run, and the MPH program will definitely help a lot for my career development. Besides, I hope I could develop my expertise and skillset in policy. Therefore, I pick HEPM as my concentration in this MPH program. I felt very honoured to receive the fellowship as I knew it is a merit-based award. The fellowship also recognizes my professional qualification and previous hard work, supports me to achieve further and motivates me to serve Hong Kong in the future. Due to COVID-19, all lectures are now conducted online. Still, I am happy to make some good friends from this MPH program. After the COVID-19 peak period, I hope the class will resume and I could meet my friends in the class. I believe this MPH program would help me to advance my career further. More importantly, equipped with knowledge and skills related to healthcare policy, I hope I could contribute further to Hong Kong in this area.

It is my great honour to have been selected as one of the 20 awardees of the UGC Targeted TPg Programmes Fellowships 2020/21. I received my qualification as a registered dietitian in the U.S. and have been working as a dietitian at a private oncology clinic since I moved back to Hong Kong. During my service, I noticed a number of challenges the Hong Kong healthcare system is facing. As a dietitian, I have been working closely along with physicians and other healthcare professionals to prolong and improve patients’ quality of life. Among the professional knowledge in public health I expect to gain from the HKU MPH programme, I am particularly interested in the concentration of health economics, policy and management. Being in a private medical institute, I have been in various administrative roles and I am aware of the utter importance of health management effectiveness. The medical resources in society are limited while the increase in population is not. I would like to acquire additional skills from the HEPM concentration to serve as a healthcare administrator in the sector. My personal mission is to increase health awareness and decrease health disparities for not only the patients that I am currently closely working with, but with a larger population, including the less fortunate in the community. Despite the pandemic situation, I could still easily acquire knowledge with the help of the faculties and connect with my classmates in a dynamic study environment virtually. I have been learning a lot not only during class times, but in group projects with peers from diverse background. I have built friendships with students from different professions and countries. Once again, I would like to thank HKU for providing me with the reward. Also I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to my family, mentors, classmates and professors for continuous support throughout my postgraduate journey

In this Webinar, Ms. Leontine Chuang (J.D.), CEO of the American Club Foundation (ACF), will be sharing about her career journey where she began in practicing corporate law and then moved into working in intergovernmental organisations and NGOs. Throughout her work, she has impacted the lives of many refugees and asylum seekers. Prior to joining ACF, Leontine has had extensive experience working for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, and the international NGO PILnet. Participants will have the opportunity to ask Leontine questions about her career and advice on building your career in global and public health. Details and Registration: Date: 8 Jun 2021 (Tue) Time: 5-6pm (HKT) Registration: https://hkuems1.hku.hk/hkuems/ec_hdetail.aspx?guest=Y&ueid=75525 Registration closes at 12nn on 7 Jun 2021.