Dr Zhang, Wuji 張无際
Dr Zhang, Wuji 張无際
| Year | Awarding Institution | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | University of Melbourne | PhD |
| 2019 | University of Melbourne | Bachelor |
Dr Zhang Wuji completed his PhD and postdoctoral training (2020-2025) in Professor Katherine Kedzierska’s Laboratory at the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity of the University of Melbourne. His research focuses on humoral and cellular immune responses to infections and vaccinations of respiratory viruses. In 2025, Dr Zhang joined the University of Hong Kong as a Research Assistant Professor.
Dr Zhang’s laboratory investigates T cell immune responses towards circulating and emerging respiratory viruses, including influenza viruses and coronaviruses. The lab focuses on the functionality and cross-reactivity of virus-specific T cells in both peripheral blood and the respiratory tract. A key area of his interest is understanding the immune responses in vulnerable populations and identifying correlates of broad and robust T cell immunity across various health and disease conditions.
While T cells primarily recognises peptides derived from internal viral proteins, influenza viruses and coronaviruses can still evade recognition through mutations. Therefore, the lab also aims to explore the interplay between T cells and respiratory viruses, in relation to variations in immune memory.
Dr Zhang’s research efforts have been recognised by several awards, including the Chinese Government Award for Outstanding Self-financed Students Abroad (China Scholarship Council), the Dean’s Award for Excellence in Graduate Research (University of Melbourne) and the QIAGEN PhD Achievement Award (University of Melbourne).
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