Day 1
May 3, 2025
Day 2
May 4, 2025
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)
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)
Opening Ceremony
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)
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)
Coffee Break & Poster Session (Chairmen: Prof. Shirley Chan & Prof. Loey Mak)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Lunch Break
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)
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)
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)