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Education/Academic qualification
Master of Applied Statistics, Ohio State University
Master of Science, Ohio State University
Bachelor of Medicine, Peking University
Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Hong Kong
External positions
Honorary Associate Professor, University of Hong Kong
1 Jan 2020 → …
Keywords
- RA0421 Public health. Hygiene. Preventive Medicine
- epidemiology
- infectious diseases
- infection control
- primary care
- diabetes
- Artificial Intelligence
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Research output
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Frailty and transitions across cardiometabolic disease states: evidence from multistate models in a 16-year Chinese cohort
Zhang, R. H., Wang, J., Wang, Y., Li, R. Q., Lu, T. Y., Zhou, B. J., Yang, L., Su, L., Zhang, W. S., Lam, T. H., Cheng, K. K. & Xu, L., Dec 2026, In: npj Aging. 12, 1, 4.Research output: Journal article publication › Journal article › Academic research › peer-review
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Modifying Role of Sustainable Diets on the Association Between Particulate Matter and Biological Aging: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study
Li, R. Q., Peng, S. X., Zhang, R. H., Lu, T. Y., Zhang, W. S., Wang, J., Wang, Y., Yang, L., Yeung, S. L. R. A., Lam, T. H., Cheng, K. K. & Xu, L., Mar 2026, In: Aging Cell. 25, 3, e70422.Research output: Journal article publication › Journal article › Academic research › peer-review
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An Artificial Intelligence System for Indoor Contract Tracing COVID-19 in Residential Care Facilities in Hong Kong
Yang, L. & Tsang, H., 10 Jun 2025.Research output: Unpublished conference presentation (presented paper, abstract, poster) › Conference presentation (not published in journal/proceeding/book) › Academic research
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An electronic health record-linked machine learning tool for diabetes risk assessment in adults with prediabetes
Lu, J., Lu, S., Zhao, Y., Yang, L. (Corresponding Author), Chan, W. C., Lian, J., Lo, C. W., Wong, M. K., Li, T., Hui, R., Li, X., Xu, L., Liang, J. & Shum, H. K. D., 27 Feb 2025, In: The Innovation Medicine. 3, 1, p. 1-3 3 p., 100106.Research output: Journal article publication › Letter › peer-review
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Are people willing to take regular vaccinations? A qualitative study among diverse ethnic groups in Hong Kong
Li, Y., Zhao, Y., Lu, W. (Corresponding Author), Leung, S. F., Bressington, D., Yang, L., Xie, Y. J., Li, M. & Leung, A. Y. M., 2 May 2025, In: PLoS ONE. 20, 5 May, e0318631.Research output: Journal article publication › Journal article › Academic research › peer-review
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Activities
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AI-Driven Early Warning Systems for Climate-Sensitive Infectious Diseases: Spatiotemporal Models and Big Data Integration
Yang, L. (Chair)
19 Aug 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organizer / committee member
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Bridging the Gap: Connecting Academia, Industry, and Government for Sustainable Innovation
Yang, L. (Invited speaker)
2 Jul 2025 → 4 Jul 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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从经验到精准AI驱动的感染防控创新模式
Yang, L. (Invited speaker)
31 Aug 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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The Application and Prospects of Artificial Intelligence in Infection Prevention and Control
Yang, L. (Invited speaker)
3 Jan 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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AI-Driven Contact-Tracing and Outbreak Management System for Respiratory Infections in Vulnerable Communities
Yang, L. (Invited speaker)
19 Aug 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
Press/Media
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LeaveHomeSafe app; Protests in Europe against Covid-19 measures
23/11/21
1 Media contribution
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