Our team’s innovations achieved notable recognition at the 51st International Exhibition of Inventions in Geneva.
We are proud to announce that our team was awarded the Gold Medal for our innovative invention at the 51st International Exhibition of Inventions in Geneva. This esteemed recognition reflects our commitment to excellence and our dedication to advancing technological progress.
Gold Medal Invention:
Sialic Acid-Anchored Neutralizing Antibody Against Diverse Pathogenic Influenza Viruses
The researchers at the University of Hong Kong's LKS Faculty of Medicine have developed a novel bispecific broadly neutralizing antibody called M‑SiaB. This antibody offers strong protection against both seasonal influenza and highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 in preclinical models. By targeting both the influenza virus and its receptor on human cells simultaneously, M‑SiaB addresses some limitations of current antibody therapies and presents a promising approach for pandemic influenza prevention and control.
Principle Investigators:
Prof. Zhiwei CHEN, Chair Professor of Immunology & Immunotherapy; Suen Chi-Sun Professor in Clinical Science; Department of Microbiology, School of Clinical Medicine; Director of AIDS Institute, LKS Faculty of Medicine, HKU
Prof. Runhong ZHOU, Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology, School of Clinical Medicine, LKS Faculty of Medicine, HKU