Education:

2024 – present PhD candidate in Molecular Microbiology, Department of Health and Informatics, Faculty of Health and Social                              Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

2015 – 2019      BSc (Hons) in Food Science and Safety, The Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong

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Research Experience:

2023 – 2024     Research Assistant, Department of Health and Informatics, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, The Hong                                 Kong Polytechnic University

2019 – 2023     Research Assistant, School of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Self-introduction:

Hi, i am Eddie. Before joining this lab, I earned my undergraduate degree in Food Science and Safety from THEi, where I gained knowledge in food biochemistry, microbiology, biotechnology, and nutrition science. I then worked as a research assistant at CUHK for several years, which allowed me to acquire valuable laboratory experience and insights into human diseases and microbiology. 

Additionally, my research interests include infectious diseases, antifungal drug resistance, and extracellular vesicles (EVs). Currently, I am focusing on investigating the mechanisms of antifungal drug resistance in various fungal species. The main objective is to identify specific molecules, such as RNA, proteins, and pathways that contribute to the resistance. I believe that this study can have a significant impact on the world, as the issue of multidrug-resistant fungi is worsening, leading to numerous fatalities from deadly infections, especially among immunocompromised patients. With a deeper understanding of antifungal drug resistant mechanisms, I hope that I can develop a new drug that can cure the drug-resistant infection in the long term.
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Publications:

1. Chau, E.C.T., Kwong, T. C., et al., 2023. A Novel Probiotic-based Oral Vaccine Against SARS-CoV-2 Omicron Variant B.1.1.529. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 24 (18)

2. *T.C. Kwong., *Chau, E.C.T., Mak, C.H., et al., 2023. Characterization of the Gut Microbiome in Healthy Dogs and Dogs with Diabetes Mellitus. Animals, 13(15), 2479 (*Co-First author)

3. W.Y. Wong., B.D. Chan., T.T. Sham., Magnolia. M. L. L., C.O. Chan., C.T. Chau, et al., 2022. Lactobacillus casei Shirota ameliorates DSS-induced colitis in mice by increasing taurine-conjugated bile acids and inhibiting NF-kB signaling via stabilization of IkBα. Frontiers in Nutrition

CHAU Chung Ting, Eddie
BSc
PhD candidate

Research Interest:

• Infectious diseases:

  • SARS-CoV 2

  • Fungal infection

• Molecular Microbiology

• Probiotics