Infectious Disease & Immunology

• Characterize the life cycle of human pathogens, including influenza virus, flavivirus, coronavirus, hepatitis B virus and others, to inform future avenues of therapy.
• Elucidate the pathogenesis mechanism of immune-related diseases (such as asthma, inflammatory bowel disease and COVID-19) through cell cultures, animal models, and advanced imaging methods.
• Advance vaccine and therapeutic technologies for the prevention or treatment of infectious diseases and immune disorders.