Mr. | Fu Long Nan | Decision-making and Problem-solving | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Fulong Nan is a distinguished researcher at the Department of Specialty Medicine, School of Basic Medicine, Qingdao University, China. His academic background and professional experience center on veterinary medicine, virology, and immunology, with a particular focus on understanding viral pathogenesis and developing novel vaccines. Dr. Nan’s research explores the molecular mechanisms of viral infection and immune evasion, especially in Newcastle Disease Virus (NDV), Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus (PRRSV), and Human Cytomegalovirus (HCMV). He has made significant contributions to the field through publications in leading journals such as Frontiers in Immunology, Veterinary Microbiology, Virulence, and Journal of Medical Virology. His studies have advanced understanding of virus-host interactions, dendritic cell modulation, and antigen presentation, offering insights into effective vaccine design and immunotherapy strategies. Dr. Nan’s innovative work on recombinant NDV vaccines and peptide-conjugated HCMV vaccines demonstrates a commitment to translational virology and public health advancement. Recognized for his scientific rigor and interdisciplinary approach, he continues to contribute to cutting-edge research in veterinary epidemiology, viral immunology, and vaccinology, aiming to improve preventive and therapeutic strategies against viral diseases in both animals and humans.