We are pleased to announce that the Hong Kong Jockey Club Global Health Institute (HKJCGHI) launched its new headquarters and joint laboratory with the University of Cambridge (UCAM) at HKUMed on October 17, 2025.

The commemorative plaque unveiling ceremony was officiated by distinguished guests including Dr Ronald Lam, Director of Health of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China; Dr Henry Chan, Steward of the Hong Kong Jockey Club; Professor Zhang Xiang, President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Hong Kong (HKU); and Mr Wong Yan-lung, Deputy Chairman of the Friends of Cambridge University in Hong Kong. Also present during the celebration were senior representatives from HKU, UCAM, and the International Vaccine Institute (IVI).

The Hong Kong Jockey Club Global Health Institute has launched a landmark initiative to reinforce its commitment to fostering vaccine research, capacity building, and international collaboration. The new vector-borne diseases research lab also represents a critical step in strengthening our defences against global health threats.

Officiating guests at the HKJCGHI plaque unveiling ceremony.

Dr Henry Chan, Steward of the Hong Kong Jockey Club, delivers a speech at the HKJCGHI plaque unveiling ceremony.

Professor Zhang Xiang, HKU President and Vice-Chancellor, makes remarks at the HKJCGHI plaque unveiling ceremony.

Professor Leo Poon, Co-Director of the HKJCGHI, addresses the audience at the HKJCGHI plaque unveiling ceremony.

Professor Leo Poon, Co-Director of the HKJCGHI, leads guests on a tour of the HKJCGHI global headquarters and laboratory.