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Yiu Wing Kam

Assistant Professor of Global Health at Duke Kunshan University
DKU Faculty

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Assistant Professor of Global Health at Duke Kunshan University · 2022 - Present DKU Faculty

Recent Publications


Digital Dating and the Syphilis Surge in Japan: Unraveling the Link Between Technology and STI Trends

Journal Article Venereology · January 20, 2026 Background/Objectives: This study investigates the potential association between the sharp increase in syphilis cases in Japan and the growing popularity of dating apps, with a specific focus on the dynamics during the COVID-19 pandemic. Syphilis, ... Full text Cite

The Yin and Yang of Antibodies in Viral Infectious Diseases.

Journal Article Diseases (Basel, Switzerland) · October 2025 Antibodies are a cornerstone of the adaptive immune response, serving as key defenders against viral infections; however, they can also act as a double-edged sword, contributing to immune-mediated pathologies. This review advances a "Yin-Yang" framework to ... Full text Cite

Therapeutic Vaccines for Non-Communicable Diseases: Global Progress and China's Deployment Pathways.

Journal Article Vaccines · August 2025 BackgroundNon-communicable diseases (NCDs) have become a major threat to global public health, with the disease burden particularly severe in developing countries, China being one of them. The preventive and control effects of traditional treatmen ... Full text Cite
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Education, Training & Certifications


University of Hong Kong (China) · 2007 Ph.D.