Take a Quick Peek at our Speakers!
Professor Erin Chen of the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard is developing the next generation of cancer therapeutics by engineering the skin microbiome and its interactions with the immune system
Developing Cancer Cures
by engineering skin bacteria
Saving Lives, here, there and everywhere
Lauded as "A sia's Hero" by TIME Magazine, Dean Professor Joseph Sung of the LKC School of Medicine led a brave stand against the 2003 SARS pandemic. An expert in gastroenterology, Prof Sung spearheaded an international effort in establishing regional guidelines for the screening of Colorectal Cancer, much of which is still followed all across A sia till today.
Redefining Psychiatry with 'Structural Psychology'
Professor Desai Miraj of Yale Medical School pioneers the emerging field of structural psychology by investigating the cultural, community and social justice foundations of mental health
Curing Cancer from the Bottom Up
Professor Cigall Kadoch of Harvard Medical School investigates the molecular basis of cancer and neurodevelopmental disorders. Her groundbreaking work on the SWI/SNF Chromatin remodeling complex earned her a place on Forbes' 30 under 30 List.
Inventing Rituximab - the drug for Arthritis & Lymphoma
Professor Geraldine Jo Cambridge of University College London leveraged cell biology to develop Rituximab, a crucial drug used globally for treating arthritis, leukaemia and lymphoma. Her groundbreaking work has earned Rituximab a place on the WHO's List of Essential Medicines
The nexus of neurosurgery & the medical humanities
Professor Gilberto Leung is the President of the Hong Kong Academy of Medicine and A ssociate Dean of HKUMed. He holds the rare distinction of being fully-accredited in Neurosurgery as well as Law, and is an expert on the intersection of the medical humanities and medicine
Developing the next generation of Medical Education
Dr. Kendrick Shih is the Director of Student Affairs at HKUMed. He spearheads the development of medial education for Hong Kong's future generation of doctors, and is an expert on clinical ophthalmology, as well as a proud dad of his two beloved Samoyeds.
Uncovering the secrets of Tuberculosis
Professor Lalita Ramakrishnan of the University of Cambridge is a microbiologist who investigates the inner workings of tuberculosis. She is best known for her studies on tuberculosis infections using zebrafish as a surrogate organism, which have provided invaluable insight into the biological mechanisms of the disease.
Physician, Scientist and Detective
Professor Ivan Hung is the Convener of the Expert Advisory Panel regarding COVID Immunisation for the Government of Hong Kong and is an expert on emerging infectious diseases. He played a key role in the 2003 SARS pandemic and is also the Dean of Admissions for the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Hong Kong.
Master Surgeon
of Modern Medicine
Professor Kent-Man Chu is the President of the College of Surgeons of Hong Kong and a pioneer in the methods of minimally invasive surgery. He is known for his leading work on intracorporeal hand-sewn suture anastomosis and endoscopic methods on treating peptic ulcers and gastric tumours. He is also the President of the A sian Surgical A ssociation.
Specialist in cardiothoracic surgery (Part 1)
Dr Innes Wan is a Honorary Clinical Associate Professor of the Department of Surgery, CUHK. His research focuses on minimally invasive cardiothoracic surgery and off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery. In addition, he is the author of "Video Atlas of Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery".
Specialist in Cardiothoracic Surgery (Part 2)
Dr Alan Sihoe is a cardiothoracic surgeon. Previously Clinical Associate Professor of the Department of Surgery at HKU and Chief of Thoracic Surgery at the HKU Shenzhen Hospital. He is an expert in minimally invasive Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS), including uniportal surgery and sublobar lung cancer resection.
Reading the History of Cancer from Genome Sequencing
Dr Jake June-Koo Lee is an oncologist who is a fellow at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. After obtaining his medical degree from the Seoul National University, he joined the Park Lab at the Harvard Medical School. His research focuses on novel anticancer therapeutics, such as the histologic transformation process that occurs during EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitor treatments. His journey from the years in Korea to the present can be visualised from five of his published papers.
Curer of Child Cancer
Prof Allen Yeoh is the Head & Senior Consultant of the Division of Paediatric Haematology and Oncology at the NUH and NCIS. A paediatric oncologist, he is the first Singapore doctor to receive the American Society of Haematology Merit Award for his pioneering work in gene expression profiling in leukaemia. His research interests are pharmacogenomics and treatment-related toxicities in childhood leukemias.
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How can I contact Asklepian?Email us at communications@asklepian-society.org or call us at +1 617 430 5349
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How will the conference be conducted?The conference will be conducted online using Zoom. We will have physical venues in Hong Kong, Singapore and London. In Hong Kong, our locations will be at the University of Hong Kong, Prince of Wales Hospital and the MIT Innovation Node HK. In Singapore, our location will be at the Novena Campus of the Nanyang Technological University; and in London, our location will be at University College London.
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What is the deadline for registration?The deadline to register for our Conference is 9 July 2023 (Sunday).
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Will attendees receive any certificates or awards for attending the conference?We will award certificates to participants engaging in at least 75% of our conference events. Please reach out and let us know if you have difficulties or extenuating circumstances.
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How will the payment process for the registration fee be conducted?Please refer to the instructions provided in the Registration google form for details on how to proceed with the payment process. We accept payments via PayPal, Bank Transfer, PayMe, and FPS. If you encounter any issues or have any questions regarding the payment process, please do not hesitate to contact us at communications@asklepian-society.org for further assistance.
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When will the conference take place?The conference will take place on July 14-15, 2023 Access the detailed rundown here www.bit.ly/conference-rundown
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I am not based in Hong Kong, Singapore or London. Can I join the conference?Yes, you can join the conference regardless of your location, as the conference will be conducted online using the Zoom. This means that you can participate in the conference from anywhere in the world as long as you have an internet connection. We welcome attendees from all over the world and look forward to your participation in this exciting event.
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Is there a dress code for the conference?The dress code for the conference is business casual.
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What is The A sklepian Society?The A sklepian Society is a non-profit multinational organization dedicated to promoting the all-rounded development of future professionals in the fields of science and technology. A sklepian is part of the PKG Programme at MIT.
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Where is A sklepian based?A sklepian is part of the Priscilla King Gray Programme at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Boston, USA. A sklepian's roots are in the East Asia Region. A sklepian has particularly strong connections with Hong Kong.
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What is A sklepian's mission?The mission of the A sklepian Society is to inspire and empower the next generation of leaders in science and technology, regardless of background. We hope to create a world where ambitious, driven students can utilise their talents in science and technology to improve the life for all people.