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Theme IV
Infection & Immunology
1040 - 1110 & 1120-1200
Multidisciplinary Laboratory 2-3, G/F, Laboratory Block

Adjudicators:
Dr SKP Lau, Department of Microbiology
Dr LLM Poon, Department of Microbiology

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Presentations

4.01

HIV Tat Modulation of IFN-γ-induction of Autophagy-associated Genes in Primary Human Blood Macrophages

AU Kin Yi, MPhil Candidate
Department of Paediatrics & Adolescent Medicine

4.02

A Role for STAT3 in IL-10 Downregulation of IFN-γ-induced MHC Class II Molecule Expression on Primary Human Blood Macrophages

CHAN Lai Yee Lally, PhD Candidate
Department of Paediatrics & Adolescent Medicine

4.03

Differential Roles of γδ-T Cells on NK-cell IFN-γ Responses against Influenza Viruses

CHAN Ping Lung, PhD Candidate
Department of Paediatrics & Adolescent Medicine

4.04

Fungal Adhesion of Penicillium marneffei is Mediated by Surface-localised Glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate Dehydrogenase

CHAN Sin Yee Joanna, MPhil Candidate
Department of Microbiology

4.05

Annexin II is a Cross-reactive Cell Surface Antigen that Mediates Anti-DNA Antibody Binding in Human Mesangial Cells

CHEUNG Kwok Fan, PhD Candidate
Department of Medicine

4.06

Improving Method for Malaria Detection – An Aptamer Approach

CHEUNG Yee Wai, PhD Candidate
Department of Biochemistry

4.07

Astroviruses in Insectivorous Bats

CHU Ka Wing, PhD Candidate
Department of Microbiology

4.08

The Development and Genetic Diversity of H5N1 Influenza Virus in China, 1996-2006

DUAN Lian, PhD Candidate
Department of Microbiology

4.09

Revisiting Influenza Virus Interaction with its Receptor by STD NMR Spectroscopy

LAI Chun Cheong, MPhil Candidate
Department of Microbiology

4.10

Discovery and Characterization of Three Novel Avian Coronaviruses

LAI King Yin, MPhil Candidate
Department of Microbiology

4.11

The Dynamics between Viral Shedding and the Clinical Course of Natural Influenza Infections

LAU Lee Hang Lincoln, MPhil Candidate
Department of Community Medicine

4.12

The Effects of Adiponectin on Murine CD4 T Cells

LI Daxu, PhD Candidate
Department of Surgery

4.13

Toll-like Receptor 4 Mediates Tubular Inflammation in Diabetic Nephropathy

LIN Miao, PhD Candidate
Department of Medicine

4.14

Definition of Human Cellular Regulators Required for the Replication of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza H5N1 Virus

MA Huailiang, PhD Candidate
Department of Microbiology

4.15

Novel Mutations Outside Rifampin Resistance Determining Region Associated with Rifampicin Resistance in Mycobacterium Tuberculosis

SIU Kit Hang, PhD Candidate
Department of Microbiology

4.16

The Effect of 4-methylumbelliferone on the Pathogenesis of Lupus Nephritis in NZB/W Mice

TSE Wan Wai, PhD Candidate
Department of Medicine

4.17

Exploration of Respiratory Tract Glycans with Matrix Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionisation - Time of Flight Mass Spectrometer (MALDI-TOF MS)

WALTHER Trevenan Jason, MPhil Candidate
Department of Pathology

4.18

Genotypic and Phenotypic Characterization of Two Strain Viruses of HIV-1 B’/C Recombinant Subtype

WU Hao, PhD Candidate
Department of Microbiology

4.19

Response of Monocyte-derived Dendritic Cell to Influenza Virus in XLA Patients

WU Yuet, MPhil Candidate
Department of Paediatrics & Adolescent Medicine

4.20

Functional Interactions of Human Natural Killer Cells with Target Cells Expressing Hemagglutinin from an H5N1 Influenza Virus

XIA Zhengyun, MPhil Candidate
Department of Microbiology

4.21

A Novel Therapy for Targeting Autoimmune Arthritis with Regulatory B Cells

YANG Min, PhD Candidate
Department of Pathology

4.22

Fabrication of Controllable Release Peptides on Titanium Alloy Surfaces to Inhibit Staphylococcus aureus Adhesion

YEUNG Che Yan, MPhil Candidate
Department of Orthopaedic and Traumatology

4.23

Antibody-dependent Enhancement of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus

YIP Ming Shum, PhD Candidate
Department of Paediatrics & Adolescent Medicine

4.24

Avian Influenza H5N1 and Seasonal Influenza H1N1 Virus Infection and Cytokine Responses in Human Type I, Type II Alveolar Epithelial Cells and Alveolar Macrophages

YU Ching Lam, MPhil Candidate
Department of Microbiology

4.25

Development of Recombinant Adeno-associated Virus (rAAV) Vector Delivering Short-hairpin RNAs (shRNAs) to Inhibit the Replication of Influenza A Viruses

ZHANG Gui, PhD Candidate
Department of Microbiology

 

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