Kin‐hang Kok - Infectious Diseases

Author Information

Kin-hang Kok is a distinguished researcher affiliated with the State Key Laboratory of Emerging Infectious Diseases at The University of Hong Kong, located in Pokfulam, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, China. His work primarily focuses on infectious diseases, with a particular emphasis on understanding and combating viral infections such as SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19.

Research Contributions

Kin-hang Kok has made significant contributions to the field of infectious diseases, particularly in understanding the mechanisms of coronavirus infections and developing strategies to mitigate their impact. His recent research includes the development of a nasal Omicron vaccine booster to elicit potent neutralizing antibody responses against emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants, and the investigation of viral and host determinants that influence the efficiency of SARS-CoV-2 infection in the human lung. Additionally, his work has explored the effects of environmental factors on viral infections and the potential therapeutic avenues to reduce viral pathogenesis and severity.

Aliases

Kin-hang Kok has published under several aliases, including Kin‑hang Kok, Kin-hang. Kok, K Kok, and Kin Hang Kok. These variations reflect different formatting and stylizations of his name across various publications and databases.

Publication and Citation Metrics

Metric Value
Total Citation Count 18,045
H-Index 40
Paper Count 117

Publications:

DOI: 10.1038/s41586-021-03431-4

Year: 2021

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