About
Dr. Shiu-Wan Chan is a Lecturer in Molecular Virology at The University of Manchester, affiliated with the Division of Evolution, Infection and Genomics. She holds editorial roles at journals such as Frontiers in Virology and Biomolecules. Her research focuses on hepatitis C virus (HCV) pathogenesis, including mechanisms of immune evasion, stress responses, and translational control. She has contributed to the discovery of HCV genotypes and the development of diagnostic kits. Dr. Chan earned her PhD from the University of Edinburgh, supported by the Croucher Foundation Scholarship, and has held grants including the MRC Career Establishment Award.
Education:
- BSc (First Class Honours) in Zoology, University of Hong Kong
- PhD in Molecular Biology, University of Edinburgh
Research Interests: Her work explores how HCV evades immune clearance, the role of endoplasmic reticulum stress in viral persistence, and translational mechanisms under oxidative stress. She investigates virus-host interactions, including apoptosis resistance and interferon resistance, with implications for antiviral therapies.
Awards & Grants:
- Croucher Foundation Scholarship (Hong Kong)
- MRC Career Establishment Grant
- Named inventor on patents for HCV testing kits
Advising & Labs: While specific student names are not listed, her research group focuses on viral molecular mechanisms. She collaborates on CRISPR-based vector control and SARS-CoV-2 antiviral strategies.
