Entry Information

PART 1: PERSONAL PARTICULARS

Name

Xin Zhou

Title

Dr

Gender

Male

Recent Photo

Recent Photo

Date of Birth

08/05/1996

Place of Birth

China

Type of Identity Document Held

Passport

HKID / Passport Number

EM412

Nationality

Chinese

PART 2: CONTACT INFORMATION

Email Address

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Contact Phone Number

+41765619177

Address

steinhofstrasse 15e
Luzern
Switzerland

PART 3: FORUM INTEREST

First Discipline to be Joined

Life Science and Medicine

Second Discipline to be Joined

Life Science and Medicine

Statement of Purpose to Join the Forum (max. 200 words)

As a PhD candidate at University of Bern and Swiss Paraplegic Research, Europe’s leading spinal cord injury (SCI) research center, I am dedicated to exploring the complex microbial dynamics in SCI patients through genomics and multi-omics approaches. My research integrates metagenomics, transcriptomics, and functional analyses to uncover the interplay between host and microbiota in the context of SCI-associated infections and immune modulation. This work holds critical implications for precision medicine and novel therapeutic strategies.
Attending the Hong Kong Laureate Forum presents an invaluable opportunity to engage with leading scientists in life sciences, medicine, and genomics, fostering interdisciplinary collaborations and gaining insights into cutting-edge advancements. The exchange of knowledge with fellow young researchers and distinguished laureates will enrich my scientific perspective, inspire innovative approaches, and strengthen my contributions to microbiome research in clinical settings.
By participating in the Forum, I aim to bridge fundamental microbial research with translational applications, furthering the understanding of host-microbiome interactions in SCI. I look forward to the stimulating discussions, networking opportunities, and scientific exchange that will shape the next phase of my academic journey.

PART 4: ACADEMIC AND/OR RESEARCH INFORMATION

Academic Level / Position

Postgraduate (PhD)

Academic Subject / Research Field

Medicine, Microbiome, Genomics, Spinal Cord Injury

Current Affiliated University / Institution / Organisation

University of Bern/Swiss Paraplegic Research

Location

Bern/Luzern, Switzerland

Resume

CV.pdf

Recommendation 1

Swiss paraplegic `Research

Recommendation Letter 1

SPF_Support_XinZhou.pdf

First Academic or Research Referee *

First Referee Name

Prof. Jivko Stoyanov

First Referee University

University of Bern/Swiss Paraplegic Rsearch

First Referee Position

Luzern, Switzerland

First Referee Email Address

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Second Academic or Research Referee

Would you like to present your Research in Poster Presentation Session and/or Flash Presentation?

Poster Presentation Session

PART 5: OTHERS

Did you participate in the inaugural Hong Kong Laureate Forum?

N/A

How Did You Know About the Forum?

University