Hong Kong, 16 October 2025 – The Hong Kong Jockey Club Global Health Institute (HKJCGHI) successfully hosted a hybrid seminar titled “Immunity to SARS-CoV-2 and Related Bat Viruses Across Diverse Human Populations”, featuring Professor Ravi Gupta, The Hong Kong Jockey Club Professor of Global Health at the University of Cambridge and Co-director of HKJCGHI.

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The event, held at The University of Hong Kong (HKUMed), attracted participants both in person and online via Zoom. Professor Gupta delivered an insightful lecture on the evolution of SARS-CoV-2 variants, mechanisms of vaccine escape, and the role of chronic infections in driving viral diversity. He also explored immunity patterns across different populations and the implications for pandemic preparedness.

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This seminar underscores HKJCGHI’s commitment to fostering international partnerships and advancing research that addresses urgent global health challenges.