Vice President, Chair Professor Paul Tam Kwong Hang (right) presented a souvenir to Professor Michael Karin (left)

Inflammation, once considered a straightforward immune response, was explored as a multifaceted phenomenon crucial to human health and disease in a public lecture titled "Inflammation in Human Health and Disease: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly" by Macau University of Science and Technology (MUST) Honorary Doctorate recipient Professor Michael Karin. Professor Karin, a renowned expert in inflammation and cancer research, delved into his groundbreaking discoveries that had unveiled the intricate roles of inflammation, from its beneficial aspects to its detrimental effects.

Professor Michael Karin gave a distinguished lecture

The lecture highlighted key findings from Professor Karin's research, which provided the missing link between inflammation and the development of cancer. Additionally, Professor Karin discussed how inflammation, particularly in the gastrointestinal tract, was linked to the progression from non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (fatty liver disease) to hepatocellular carcinoma (liver cancer).

During the Q&A session, the medical students from MUST took this opportunity to learn more about Professor Karin’s work, asking questions on the link between the microbiome and the development of cancer, as well as the potential role which artificial intelligence can play in future research and treatment. The distinguished lecture provided a unique opportunity for medical professionals, researchers, and the general public to gain insights into the latest advancements in inflammation research and its profound impact on human health.