Vincent TK Chow

Associate Professor Vincent TK Chow holds a position at the Department of Microbiology and Immunology, National University of Singapore, affiliated with the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. He specializes in molecular genetics and infectomics, focusing on viral pathogens and host interactions. His research integrates genomic and proteomic strategies to study influenza, enterovirus 71, dengue, and other pathogens.

• Education: DipMicrobiol, MD, FRCPath, MBBS, MSc, PhD

Research interests include host-pathogen interactivity, molecular pathogenesis of pneumonia, neutrophil extracellular traps, and vaccine strategies. His lab develops diagnostic tools for pathogens like influenza and dengue, and collaborates across disciplines on epidemiology and antiviral therapies.

Recent work emphasizes influenza's impact on lung regeneration, pneumococcal co-infections, and cytokine signaling in pneumonia. Articles highlight viral virulence mechanisms, neutrophil roles, and therapeutic interventions. Collaborations span clinicians, bioengineers, and statisticians to address transmission dynamics and vaccine efficacy.

Laboratory activities include the Host and Pathogen Interactivity Lab and prior Human Genome Laboratory work isolating novel genes like HEP-COP and DENN. Ongoing projects investigate biomarkers for severe influenza and household transmission patterns.