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ABOUT HKMF

The Hong Kong Medical Forum (HKMF) is an annual event organized by the Department of Medicine, School of Clinical Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong.

The objective of the HKMF is to provide Continuing Professional Education (CPE) in different disciplines and subspecialties through state-of-the-art lectures by local and overseas speakers who are distinguished specialists in their fields. An exhibition of medical products will be held concurrently to bridge users and the industry on the latest advances available on the market.

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JOIN US


Keynote Lectures, Thematic Sessions & Lunch Symposiums

Intriguing topics presented by local and overseas speakers who are distinguished specialists in their fields.


Exhibition

An exhibition featuring medical products that connect users with the industry and showcase the latest advancements available on the market.


Interactive Workshop & Poster SessionS

Join medical professionals to discuss clinical cases and advocate for best practices within the healthcare community.

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Room N101, 1/F (New Wing),
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), Wan Chai, Hong Kong

Programme

Day 1
May 3, 2025
Day 2
May 4, 2025
12:30 pm - 1:10 pm
N101

Rxilient Lunch Symposium (Chairman: Prof. Pearl Pai)

Prof. Li Zuo
Peking University People’s Hospital, China
Phosphate Burden in Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD): Strategies for Optimization and Improved Quality of Life

Prof. Li Zuo (China)

1:10 pm - 1:50 pm
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GSK Lunch Symposium (Chairman: Dr. Anthony R. Tam)

Prof. Lucy Morgan
Macquarie University & Sydney University, Australia
Evolving Strategies in Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Prevention: Insights for Adults at Increased Risk and Immunocompromised Populations

Prof. Lucy Morgan (Australia)

1:50 pm - 2:10 pm
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Opening Ceremony

2:10 pm - 2:40 pm
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Richard Yu Lecture (Chairman: Prof. Richard Yu)

Prof. Dennis Lo
The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Creating Paradigm Shifts in Molecular Diagnostics

​Prof. Dennis Lo (Hong Kong)

2:40 pm - 3:30 pm
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Session 1 - Respiratory Medicine (Chairmen: Prof. Mary Ip & Prof. David Lam)

Prof. Roland Buhl
Mainz University Hospital, Germany
Prof. Herbert Kwok
The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Beyond the Cough: Unraveling the Complexities of Cough Variant Asthma

Prof. Roland Buhl (Germany)

Preventing Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Exacerbation in The Era of Personalized Medicine

Prof. Herbert Kwok (Hong Kong)

3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
N100 Foyer
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Coffee Break & Poster Session (Chairmen: Prof. Shirley Chan & Prof. Loey Mak)

4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
N101

David Todd Distinguished Lecture (Chairman: Prof. Chak-Sing Lau)

Prof. Anskar Leung
The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
At the Crossroads of Discovery in Myeloid Malignancies

Prof. Anskar Leung (Hong Kong)

4:30 pm - 5:20 pm
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Session 2 - Gastroenterology & Medical Oncology (Chairmen: Dr. Michael Ko & Dr. Roland Leung)

Prof. Ming-Lung Yu
Kaohsiung Medical University, Taiwan
Prof. Rina Hui
The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Unlocking Early Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) Detection: The Role & Value of Biomarkers & Algorithms in Surveillance

Prof. Ming-Lung Yu (Taiwan)

Updates on Management of Breast Cancer

Prof. Rina Hui (Hong Kong)

5:20 pm - 6:10 pm
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Session 3 - Rheumatology & Dermatology (Chairmen: Dr. Adrian Cheng & Prof. Iris Tang)

Prof. Akio Tanaka
Hiroshima University, Japan
Prof. Bernhard Hellmich
University of Tübingen, Germany
Optimizing Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (EGPA) Management: Integrating New Research into Patient Care

Prof. Bernhard Hellmich (Germany)

Comprehensive Approaches to Moderate to Severe Atopic Dermatitis: Current Treatments and Future Directions

Prof. Akio Tanaka (Japan)

Interactive Workshop for Geriatrics Practices (Chairmen: Prof. Felix Chan & Dr. Patrick Chiu)

Ms. Tze-Ching Law
Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong
Prof. Jacqueline Yuen
The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Ms. Shui-Ching Lee
Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong
Dr. Yat-Fung Shea
Queen Mary Hospital & The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Alzheimer’s Disease Assessment & Management

Dr. Yat-Fung Shea & Ms. Shui-Ching Lee (Hong Kong)

End-of-life Care in Geriatrics

Prof. Jacqueline Yuen & Ms. Tze-Ching Law (Hong Kong)

9:50 am - 10:40 am
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Session 4 - Neurology (Chairmen: Prof. Koon-Ho Chan & Prof. Kay-Cheong Teo)

Prof. Jeffrey Burns
University of Kansas, United States
Prof. Shu-Leong Ho
The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
The Impact of Current Treatment Advancements on the Lives of Patients with Alzheimer's Disease

Prof. Jeffrey Burns (United States)

Revolutionizing Parkinson’s Disease Management

Prof. Shu-Leong Ho (Hong Kong)

10:40 am - 11:10 am
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Coffee Break & Poster Session (Chairmen: Prof. JoJo Hai & Prof. Herbert Kwok)

Session 5 - Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Health (Chairmen: Prof. Paul Lee & Prof. Kathryn Tan)

Prof. Roger Lehmann
University Hospital, Zürich, Switzerland
Dr. Elaine Chau
Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital, Hong Kong
Prof. Stephan Jacob
University of Tübingen, Germany
The Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Health Syndrome: A Cardiologist's Perspective

Dr. Elaine Chau (Hong Kong)

From Good to Great: Revolutionizing Diabetes Management by Early Adoption of Novel Insulin Therapies

Prof. Roger Lehmann (Switzerland)

Revolutionizing Patient Care with Dual GIP/GLP-1 Receptor Agonists in Weight Management and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)

Prof. Stephan Jacob (Germany)

12:25 pm - 12:55 pm
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Lunch Break

12:55 pm - 1:35 pm
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Astellas Lunch Symposium (Chairman: Dr. Eunice Leung)

Dr. Elizabeth Farrell
Jean Hailes for Women's Health, Australia
A Novel Management Strategy for Women’s Health in Menopausal Period

Dr. Elizabeth Farrell (Australia)

1:35 pm - 2:15 pm
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Boehringer Ingelheim Lunch Symposium (Chairman: Dr. Maggie Ma)

Prof. Bobby Chacko
John Hunter Hospital & The University of Newcastle, Australia
Advancing Renal Protection Strategies for A Broader Impact in Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

Prof. Bobby Chacko (Australia)

Session 6 - Cardiology (Chairmen: Prof. Will Chan & Prof. Kai-Hang Yiu)

Prof. Kai-Hang Yiu
The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Prof. Tze-Fan Chao
National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taiwan
Prof. Hung-Fat Tse
The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Update in Lipid Management: Insights from the Latest Guidelines for Chronic Coronary Syndromes (CCS) & Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) Patients to Mitigate Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease (ASCVD) Risk

Prof. Hung-Fat Tse (Hong Kong)

Engaging Strategies for Atrial Fibrillation (AF) and Stable Coronary Artery Disease (CAD): Bridging Updated Publications and Clinical Practice

Prof. Tze-Fan Chao (Taiwan)

RNA Interference for Lipid Control and Cardiovascular Risk Management

Prof. Kai-Hang Yiu (Hong Kong)

3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
N100 Foyer
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Coffee Break

Session 7 - Nephrology (Chairmen: Prof. Becky Ma & Prof. Desmond Yap)

Prof. Meg Jardine
The University of Sydney & Concord Repatriation General Hospital, Australia
Prof. Vicente Torres
Mayo Clinic, United States
Prof. Sunil Bhandari
Hull York Medical School, United Kingdom
New Horizon in Immunoglobulin A (IgA) Nephropathy Management

Prof. Meg Jardine (Australia)

Treatment of Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD): The Present and The Future

Prof. Vicente Torres (United States)

Revolutionizing Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Anaemia Management with Hypoxia-inducible Factor Prolyl Hydroxylase Inhibitors (HIF-PHI)

Prof. Sunil Bhandari (United Kingdom)

5:15 pm - 5:20 pm
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Closing Remarks

Organizing
Committee

Prof. Paul Lee

Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Medicine, HKUMed

Dr. Roland Leung

Honorary Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Medicine, HKUMed

Prof. Becky Ma

Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine, HKUMed

Prof. Loey Mak

Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine, HKUMed

Dr. Yat-Fung Shea

Honorary Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Medicine, HKUMed

Dr. Anthony R. Tam

Honorary Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine, HKUMed

Prof. Iris Tang

Clinical Assistant Professor of Practice, Department of Medicine, HKUMed

Mr. Kenneth Yip

Department Operations Manager, Department of Medicine, Queen Mary Hospital

SPoNSORS

Spker is an invitation only event with a carefully curated audience. You are more than welcome to submit your application.

At a time of exponential changes in digital technology, speed and distraction – leading to dramatic changes in society – the Conference offers profound guidance to you, your team and your company. From 19th to 20th September 2019 we will help shift your perspective on the future and prepare you for the big digital challenges ahead.

When

Tuesday - Friday
15 - 20 August, 2019

Where

Queenbay Mall
4217 Nickel Road, NYC

Who

John Smith
Founder / Author

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The University of Sydney & Concord Repatriation General Hospital, Australia

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one day pass

$ 399
  • Entrance
  • Free Lunch & Snacks
  • Custom Badge
  • One Workshop

full pass

$ 599
  • Entrance
  • Free Lunch & Snacks
  • Posters Session
  • Talk to the Editors Session

vip seat

$ 799
  • Comfortable Seat
  • Access To Artists Meeting
  • Custom Badge
  • Certificate

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Principal Sponsor

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New York Conference Center

54 Academy St.
Algonquin, IL 60102
The Center encompasses 43 meeting rooms and over 90,000 square feet of meeting space. The center has meeting space that can accommodate over 200 participants.

Forum SECRETARIAT

MIMS (HONG KONG) LIMITED

Unit 2606-2609, 26/F, AIA Tower, 183 Electric Road, North Point, Hong Kong
Email: meeting.hk@mims.com
Tel: (852) 2116-4320
Fax: (852) 2559-6910

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