Dear colleagues and students,
We are pleased to announce that the 31st Medical Research Conference - Embracing the Era of AI and Precision Medicine held on January 24, 2026 (Saturday) was a remarkable success. The Conference attracted over 250 attendees and received 79 abstract submissions. We extend our sincere appreciation to our esteemed speakers, session chairs, adjudicators, administrative staff, and participants whose contributions made the Conference both enlightening and insightful.
We would like to give special acknowledgement to our abstract presenters for sharing their research work during the conference. Congratulations to the recipients of the Best Abstract Award and Best Poster Award:
Best Abstract Award (Cash Prize of HK$800)
Basic Science & Translational Research
• Mr. SUI Zhongheng (MPhil Student, Department of Medicine, SClinMed, HKUMed)
• Ms. ZHANG Zifei (PhD Candidate, Department of Medicine, SClinMed, HKUMed)
Clinical Research
• Professor KWOK Wang Chun (Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine, SClinMed, HKUMed)
• Mr. LEE Tsun, Marco (Senior Pharmacist, Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy, HKUMed)
Best Poster Award (Cash Prize of HK$500)
Basic Science & Translational Research
• Ms. CHIN Zan, Lynn (PhD Candidate/Research Assistant, Department of Medicine, SClinMed, HKUMed)
• Ms. HUANG Xiaowen (PhD Candidate, Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy, HKUMed)
Clinical Research
• Dr. HOOI Kwong Yew, James (Medical Officer, Department of Medicine, Queen Mary Hospital)
• Dr. LAU Yuk Ming (Resident, Department of Medicine, Queen Mary Hospital)
To relive the Conference highlights, please visit the photo album (link).
On behalf of the Organising Committee, thank you once again for your participation in the 31st Medical Research Conference. We look forward to seeing you in our future events!
Best regards,
Conference Secretariat
31st Medical Research Conference Organising Committee
Professor Harry Gill (Chairman), Professor Shirley Chan, Will Chan, Michael Cheung, Gary Lau, Paul Lee, Bryan Li, Philip Li, Shirley Li, Heidi Ling, David Lui, Becky Ma, Loey Mak, Iris Tang, Kay-Cheong Teo, Emmanuel Wong, Desmond Yap, Thomas Yau, Jacqueline Yuen & Susan Yung