Professor Kathy Leung, Assistant Professor of our School, is the proud recipient of the University’s Outstanding Young Researcher Award (OYRA) 2024-2025.  This prestigious award recognises exceptional research achievements by young scholars under the age of 40.

Her innovative research in infectious disease modelling and health intervention evaluation has garnered global recognition. Since 2023, she has been named a Highly Cited Researcher and ranked among the top 1% of scientists worldwide. Her work has played a crucial role in shaping public health policies, notably during the COVID-19 pandemic, and spans diseases such as influenza, RSV, HPV, as well as cancer prevention.

The School warmly congratulates Professor Leung on this well-deserved recognition.

More details about this year’s prize winners are available at https://www.rss.hku.hk/honours-awards/internal-awards/oyra-winners