Author Information
Richard Yi-tsun Kao is a distinguished researcher in the field of infectious diseases, currently affiliated with the State Key Laboratory of Emerging Infectious Diseases, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China. His academic endeavors are further supported by his roles in the Department of Microbiology, the Research Centre of Infection and Immunology, and the Carol Yu Centre for Infection, all at The University of Hong Kong. His research contributions have made significant impacts in the understanding and treatment of infectious diseases, particularly in the areas of microbiology and virology.Research Contributions
Richard Yi-tsun Kao has made substantial contributions to the field of infectious diseases, with a particular focus on antimicrobial resistance and viral infections. His recent research includes innovative work on screening repurposed antiviral small molecules for antimycobacterial purposes, exploring the multi-target mode of action of silver against antibiotic-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, and the inhibition of influenza virus and coronavirus using endosomal acidification inhibitors. Additionally, his efforts in developing lux-based promoter-reporter platforms for drug screening and discovering novel inhibitors for influenza A virus highlight his commitment to advancing therapeutic strategies against infectious agents.Aliases
Richard Yi-tsun Kao is known by various aliases in academic publications, reflecting the variations in how his name is presented. These aliases include Richard-yi-tsun Kao, Richard Y T Kao, Richard Y. Kao, and several others. This diversity in name usage can be attributed to different citation styles and transliterations across various research journals and databases.Publication and Citation Metrics
| Metric |
Value |
| Total Citation Count |
5378 |
| h-index |
31 |
| Total Paper Count |
100 |
