CUHK Microbiology

🧬 Bioinformatics Course on Microbial Genomics and Applied Artificial Intelligence 2026

Organized by the Department of Microbiology,
The Chinese University of Hong Kong

This intensive 3-day programme equips participants with practical skills in microbial genomics and AI-driven bioinformatics applications.

🔬 Apply AI in microbial genomics and antimicrobial resistance
🧫 Master next-generation sequencing (NGS) analysis
🧬 Understand molecular evolution and phylogeny
💻 Gain hands-on experience with advanced bioinformatics tools
🏥 Work on real clinical microbiology case studies

📅 18–20 March 2026
📍 Prince of Wales Hospital, Sha Tin
💰 Course Fee: HKD 3,000 | Application Fee: HKD 200
⏳ Deadline: 6 March 2026

🎓 CME/CPD Accredited
HK College of Pathologists: 12 CME points
MLT Board: 12 CPD points

👉 Scan the QR code to register.

CUHK AMR HealthcareInnovation

🦠 Certificate Course in Medical Microbiology 2026

Organized by the Department of Microbiology,
The Chinese University of Hong Kong

This 1-week intensive university certificate course is designed for laboratory professionals and healthcare practitioners seeking to strengthen their expertise in Medical Microbiology and Virology.

🔬 Enhance understanding of core principles and contemporary techniques
🏥 Gain insights into the role of microbiology in advanced healthcare systems
📊 Develop laboratory management and accreditation knowledge
🎓 University-level certificate upon completion

📅 Date: 23–27 June 2026
📍 Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, Hong Kong SAR
💰 Course Fee: HKD 6,500 | Application Fee: HKD 200
⏳ Deadline: 1 June 2026

👉 Scan the QR code to apply.

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🦠✨ 提升安老院舍感染控制專業能力！✨🦠

香港中文大學微生物學系【安老院舍感染控制精讀課程】現正招生！📚

專為院舍員工、主管及管理層設計，透過專業講解與實務示範，強化感染預防與控制能力，提升院舍整體防感染水平。

📌 課程特色：
🔬 最新感染控制知識與實務指引
🧤 手部衛生與個人防護裝備實操訓練
🏥 院舍常見感染風險管理策略
🎓 完成課程可獲頒證書

📅 截止報名：2026年4月1日
👉 立即報名，為院舍建立更穩固的防感染屏障！

#感染控制 #安老院舍 #醫護培訓 #公共衛生 持續進修 專業發展 微生物學

🌍 World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW) 2025
Together we combat antimicrobial resistance! 💪🦠

Come learn about AMR, join our quiz, and get a special gift! 🎁

世界抗微生物藥物耐藥性週正式開始！
歡迎到訪我們的攤位，一起認識抗藥性問題，參加小測驗並獲取精美禮物！

📅 18–24 Nov 2025 11:30 am - 2:00 pm
📍 Prince of Wales Hospital 威爾斯親王醫院 2/F (Outside 7-11) / 香港中文大學本部 (21,24/11)

#抗藥性 #微生物學系

🌟 A heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended today's enlightening seminar on "The AMR Programme in Ireland," expertly presented by Prof. Fidelma Fitzpatrick from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland! 🇮🇪🦠

We hope you found inspiration and valuable insights into combating antimicrobial resistance. Special thanks to Prof. Fitzpatrick for sharing her expertise, and to all attendees for their active participation.

We're especially honored to have Prof. Fitzpatrick serves as our External Examiner this year—her insights and expertise are invaluable to our department.

Thanks again to all participants for your enthusiasm and engagement. Stay connected and keep an eye out for more exciting events coming soon!

📢 Calling all professionals in microbiology, virology, and infection control!

Join the Certificate Course in Medical Microbiology 2025, hosted by the Department of Microbiology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong. 🔬

✨ Why enroll?
✅ Enhance your knowledge in medical microbiology and virology.
✅ Gain practical training in molecular diagnostics, genomics, and infection control.
✅ Participate in engaging workshops, collaborative projects, and academic exchange activities.

🗓️ Course Schedule:
🖥️ Online Sessions: 19 May – 15 June 2025 (10 hours)
🏫 Face-to-Face Sessions: 16 – 21 June 2025

📍 Location: Prince of Wales Hospital, Sha Tin
💬 Language: English (Cantonese/Mandarin support during discussions)

💲 Fees:
Course Fee: HKD $5500
Application Fee: HKD $200

📅 Registration Deadline: 31 March 2025
🔗 Register now via the QR code or https://cloud.itsc.cuhk.edu.hk/webform/view.php?id=13702568!

Let's take the opportunity to grow professionally and connect with experts in the field! 🌟

📢 Calling all professionals in microbiology, virology, and infection control! Join the Certificate Course in Medical Microbiology 2025, hosted by the Department of Microbiology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong. 🔬 ✨ Why enroll? ✅ Enhance your knowledge in medical microbiology and virology. ✅ Gain practical training in molecular diagnostics, genomics, and infection control. ✅ Participate in engaging workshops, collaborative projects, and academic exchange activities. 🗓️ Course Schedule: 🖥️ Online Sessions: 19 May – 15 June 2025 (10 hours) 🏫 Face-to-Face Sessions: 16 – 21 June 2025 📍 Location: Prince of Wales Hospital, Sha Tin 💬 Language: English (Cantonese/Mandarin support during discussions) 💲 Fees: Course Fee: HKD $5500 Application Fee: HKD $200 📅 Registration Deadline: 31 March 2025 🔗 Register now via the QR code or visit our website! Let's take the opportunity to grow professionally and connect with experts in the field! 🌟 #medicalmicrobiology💗🔬 #cuhk #professionaldevelopment #microbiologycourse #healthcareinnovation #microbiology #cuhkmedicine

Wish you all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from CUHK Microbiology!

Klebsiella pneumoniae (肺炎克雷伯氏菌) is a gram-negative, rod-shaped, bacterium that belongs to the Enterobacteriaceae family. It is known to asymptomatically colonize the oropharynx and gastrointestinal tract, but it can also cause a wide range of healthcare-associated infections.

The global prevalence of carbapenem resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae (CRKP) among patients with Klebsiella pneumoniae infections was 28.69% 2. Hospital-acquired CRKP infections are associated with the following factors:
• mechanical ventilators or intravenous catheters
• Antibiotic-related exposures (carbapenems, quinolones, cephalosporins)
• Weakened immune system (eg. cancer, diabetes, chronic liver diseases)

Clinical symptoms:
• Pneumonia
• Bloodstream infections
• Wound or surgical site infections
• Meningitis

Transmission methods:
• Person-to-person contact (most commonly)
• Contact with contaminated water or soil
• Contact with contaminated medical equipment (ie ventilators, intravenous catheters)
• Wounds by injury or surgery

2. Xing-chen Lin, Chang-li Li, Shao-yang Zhang, Xiao-feng Yang, Meng Jiang, The Global and Regional Prevalence of Hospital-Acquired Carbapenem-Resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae Infection: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis, Open Forum Infectious Diseases, Volume 11, Issue 2, February 2024, ofad649, https://doi.org/10.1093/ofid/ofad649

🎉 A huge thank you to everyone who joined us at CUHK/PWH for International Pathology Day! We had a fantastic time sharing knowledge and engaging with you all on important topics like antimicrobial resistance, foodborne pathogens, and infection control. 🌍🦠
A special shoutout to everyone who took our quiz—you nailed it! 🏆💡 We hope you left with new insights (and a prize!) to help spread awareness.
Let’s keep the spirit of Pathology Day alive as we work together to make a healthier, safer world. Stay tuned for more events and updates! 💪✨

Pseudomonas aeruginosa (綠膿桿菌) is a common gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium found in the environment, especially in soil and water. It can cause infections in the blood, lungs (pneumonia), gastrointestinal tract and other body parts after surgery.

Patients in healthcare settings are at high risk, especially those who are:
• Immunocompromised (i.e. cystic fibrosis, bronchiectasis, neutropenia, cancer, AIDS, uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, and ICU admissions)
• On invasive devices (i.e., catheters or endotracheal tubes)
Pseudomonas aeruginosa can cause a wide range of infections of varying severity, including:
• Community-acquired infections: folliculitis (a maculopapular pruritic rash), osteomyelitis, and otitis externa
• Nosocomial infections: ventilator-associated pneumonia, catheter-associated urinary tract infection
Transmission methods:
• Contact with contaminated surfaces or equipment
• Exposure in soil or water
• Person-to-person contact, like from contaminated hands

What is Staphylococcus aureus?
Staphylococcus aureus is a gram-positive bacterium commonly found on the skin and in the nasal passages of healthy individuals. It can be both a benign colonizer and a pathogenic organism, causing a range of infections. It is estimated that 15% of the population consistently carry S. aureus in their nasal cavities [1].
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Epidemiology/Pathophysiology
• S. aureus has developed resistance to multiple antibiotics over the years, particularly methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).
• The CDC estimates that 80,000 invasive MRSA infections occur annually in the U.S., with about 11,000 deaths [2].
• Can lead to bacteremia, skin and soft tissue infections (e.g. cellulitis, scalded skin syndrome), pulmonary infections (e.g. pneumonia). In more severe cases, can cause meningitis, endocarditis, and toxic shock syndrome.
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Transmission Methods:
• Transmitted through direct contact with infected wounds, skin, or surfaces contaminated with the bacteria.
• Can also spread via respiratory droplets or contact with contaminated food (leading to foodborne illness).
References:
1. Sakr A, Brégeon F, Mège JL, Rolain JM, Blin O. Staphylococcus aureus Nasal Colonization: An Update on Mechanisms, Epidemiology, Risk Factors, and Subsequent Infections. Front Microbiol. 2018 Oct 8;9:2419. doi: 10.3389/fmicb.2018.02419. PMID: 30349525; PMCID: PMC6186810.
2. Kavanagh KT, Calderon LE, Saman DM, Abusalem SK. The use of surveillance and preventative measures for methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus infections in surgical patients. Antimicrob Resist Infect Control. 2014 May 14;3:18. doi: 10.1186/2047-2994-3-18. PMID: 24847437; PMCID: PMC4028005.

Curious about antimicrobial resistance? 🦠

Did you know that International Pathology Day celebrates the contribution of pathology and laboratory medicine to healthcare every year on the 2nd Wednesday of November? Come to our booth at Prince of Wales hospital to learn about antimicrobial resistance, foodborne pathogens, and infection control! Complete a simple quiz and win a prize!

Venue: opposite to PWH 2/F canteen (next to the 7-11)
Date: 5/11/2024
Time: 11:30am-2:30pm