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 CiteThe 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 CiteTherapeutic 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 CiteEducation, Training & Certifications
University of Hong Kong (China) ·
2007
Ph.D.