C10: mRNA Vaccine: A New Era in Disease Treatment (mRNA疫苗：治療疾病的新時代)

First COVID-19 vaccine was approved back in 2021. It is the most famous case of application of mRNA vaccine for disease treatment. Nevertheless, in this talk, we will cover how mRNA can be used for treatment of other diseases, such as cancer and HIV. The talk will begin with a brief introduction of RNA, followed by the process of creating mRNA vaccine and finish with its potential applications.  

Speaker: Prof. Chun Kit KWOK
Target Audience: Form 3 - 6
Duration: 50- 60 minutes
Medium of Language: English

Registration: https://www.cityu.edu.hk/csci/local-school-outreach/popular-science-talks