Encouraging findings with immunotherapy aiming at ART-free virological control A significant step towards functional cure of HIV infection
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About The University of Hong Kong and AIDS Institute of HKUMed
The University of Hong Kong (HKU), founded in 1911, is the first and oldest institution of higher education in Hong Kong. HKU has an established worldwide reputation for being a research-led comprehensive university. The AIDS Institute of HKU was established in November 2007 to take HKU in a new strategic direction in fighting this global epidemic and help to make it a leader in the region in AIDS research, education and prevention. Scientists at the AIDS Institute are fully committed to conducting basic and applied research that facilitates the understanding of AIDS pathogenesis and the development of effective AIDS vaccines. Furtherance to the Hong Kong Theme-based Research Scheme entitled “Potentiating Host Immunity for HIV-1 Functional Cure”, the institute is currently leading the second 5-year term research entitled “Sustained cART-free HIV-1 Control by Immunotherapeutic Interventions”.
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About The Shenzhen Third People’s Hospital
The Shenzhen Third People’s Hospital / The Second Affiliated Hospital of Southern University of Science and Technology was founded in 1985 by the Shenzhen municipal government. It is a grade A tertiary research-oriented hospital characterized by strong specialty and comprehensive medical services. The hospital covers an area of around 198,400 square meters with 223,000 square meters construction area and 2416 hospital beds, including 1008 in negative pressure wards in the emergency campus for infectious diseases. By far, the hospital has become a large, well-equipped clinical and research center of infectious diseases in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area offering comprehensive services. Thus, it contributes to the control of infectious disease and major public health emergency and benefits patients in Shenzhen and adjacent areas.
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About Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation
Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) was established in 2001 to create a thriving I&T ecosystem grooming 13 unicorns, more than 15,000 research professionals and over 2,000 technology companies from 26 countries and regions focused on developing healthtech, AI and robotics, fintech and smart city technologies, etc.
Our growing innovation ecosystem offers comprehensive support to attract and nurture talent, accelerate and commercialise innovation for technology ventures, with the I&T journey built around our key locations of Hong Kong Science Park in Pak Shek Kok, InnoCentre in Kowloon Tong and three modern InnoParks in Tai Po, Tseung Kwan O and Yuen Long realising a vision of new industrialisation for Hong Kong, where sectors including advanced manufacturing, micro-electronics and biotechnology are being reimagined.
Hong Kong Science Park Shenzhen Branch in Futian, Shenzhen plays positive roles in connecting the world and the mainland with our proximity, strengthening cross-border exchange to bring advantages in attracting global talent and allowing possibilities for the development of technology companies in seven key areas: Medtech, big data and AI, robotics, new materials, microelectronics, fintech and sustainability, with both dry and wet laboratories, co-working space, conference and exhibition facilities, and more.
Through our R&D infrastructure, startup support and enterprise services, commercialisation and investment expertise, partnership networks and talent traction, HKSTP continues contribute in establishing I&T as a pillar of growth for Hong Kong.
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About Hong Kong AIDS Foundation Limited
The Hong Kong AIDS Foundation was established in 1991 and is a non-governmental social service organisation. The Foundation’s mission is to limit the spread of HIV infection in the community. Throughout the years, the Foundation has been actively engaged in the promotion of AIDS education, the provision of services, and the nurturing of a harmonious and caring environment for those infected with or affected by HIV/AIDS.
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