Wenlong CAI
Assistant Professor · CityUHK Scholars (Profiles) · City University of Hong Kong
Quick answer: Wenlong CAI is Assistant Professor at City University of Hong Kong. Wenlong CAI shows an active PhD hiring signal as of 2026-10-19.
⭐ Accepting PhD Students
Research interests
Dr. Cai’s research covers a broad range of topics in Aquatic Animal Health, including but not limited to, bacterial host-pathogen interactions, vaccine development, fish immune pathway analysis and the impact of functional feeds. His overall research goal is to identify the interaction of molecular pathways between the fish host and bacterial pathogens, and use this knowledge to develop novel treatment strategies for disease mitigation in aquaculture.
Selected publications (since 2023)
Prolonged starvation drives epigenetic remodeling: Insights from DNA methylation profiling in the aquatic pathogen Flavobacterium columnare
Zhang, Y. (Co-first Author), Shao, Y. (Co-first Author), Gao, S., Li, R. & Cai, W., 31 Mar 2026, (Online published) In: Water Biology and Security. 100604.
Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
Optimal Preservation Method for Long-term Preservation in ddH2O and Starvation Adaptive Mechanisms of Flavobacterium columnare Revealed by Multi-omic Analysis
Gao, S., Zhong, L., Zhang, Y., Zhu, R., Shao, Y., Li, R., Zhu, Y. & Cai, W., Dec 2026, In: Microbial Ecology. 89, 1, 112.
Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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Frequently asked questions
Is Wenlong CAI hiring PhD students at City University of Hong Kong?
Yes. As of 2026-10-19, Wenlong CAI's faculty page shows a PhD hiring signal: Accepting PhD Students.
What does Wenlong CAI research?
Dr. Cai’s research covers a broad range of topics in Aquatic Animal Health, including but not limited to, bacterial host-pathogen interactions, vaccine development, fish immune pathway analysis and the impact of functional feeds. His overall research goal is to identify the interaction of molecular
Data last updated: 2026-10-19 · Source: phd-match.com faculty database.
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