CONFERENCE INFORMATION      TOP


Date: 28 July 2023
Format: Hybrid Mode (Physical & Zoom Live Webinar)
Venue: LT2, LT5 & LT6, Yasumoto International Academic Park, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Themes: The drug development of Chinese Medicine and natural products from basic discovery to clinical trials
Official Language: English

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ORGANIZER      TOP



School of Chinese Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong



CO-ORGANIZERS      TOP




Li Dak Sum Yip Yio Chin R&D Centre for Chinese Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong


School of Chinese Medicine, The University of Hong Kong


Chinese Medicine Experimental Pharmacology Branch of Chinese Association of Chinese Medicine


Hong Kong Association of Chinese Herbal Pharmacology


CAPS-Committee of Chinese Medicine for Brain Homeostasis


Hong Kong Association for Integration of Chinese-Western Medicine


Hong Kong Institute of Integrative Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong


The Chinese University of Hong Kong Chinese Medicine Specialty Clinic cum Clinical Teaching and Research Centre


Law Sau Fai Institute For Advancing Translational Medicine in Bone & Joint Diseases, Hong Kong Baptist University



CME ACCREDITATION      TOP


CME-PP0018-SCM0435 (6 CME points)

*Participant must attend a complete session to earn the 6 CME points. All CME certificates will be available to download after the end of the session. Once the registration is admitted, participant cannot transfer the registration to others (If found, we have the right to cancel the concerned CME certificate). Late for 30 minutes or more will be considered as absent, the CME certificate for the session will not be issued for the participant. A non-refundable administration fee of HK$60 will be charged for each application.

Note:
Complete session: 28 July 2023: 9:05a.m. - 12:20 p.m. and 1:55 p.m. to 4:40 p.m.
Hong Kong Registered Chinese Medicine Practitioners are eligible for the CME certificates



WELCOME MESSAGE FROM THE CONFERENCE CHAIRPERSONS      TOP


On behalf of the Organizing Committee, we would like to warmly welcome you to the "International Conference of Drug Discovery in Chinese Medicine: From Basic Research to Clinical Applications" (中醫藥研發國際會議: 從基礎研究到臨床應用) to be held on 28 July, 2023 in Hong Kong.

This conference is organized by the School of Chinese Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong. The School has endeavored to unlock the scientific basis of Chinese medicine and facilitate its modernization since its inception 25 years ago and devote to the translational and clinical studies on Chinese medicine for a wide range of common diseases.

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the founding of our School, and the captioned international conference is one of the premier celebratory events. The theme of the Conference is the drug development from Chinese Medicine and natural products from basic discovery to clinical trials. The programme of the meeting features the latest scientific research of drug discovery in Chinese Medicine and natural products. We are confident this conference will be a perfect interdisciplinary forum that brings together Chinese medicine practitioners, pharmaceutical scientists, basic and clinical researchers and other interested parties around the world to explore, share and exchange the most updated knowledge and valuable research ideas.

The Conference will be held in a hybrid mode, both physically and virtually through live-streaming, but we hope to see many of you in person whenever safe and feasible.

We hope all of you will find this Conference a rewarding and enjoyable experience.

Co-Chairs of the Conference
School of Chinese Medicine
Faculty of Medicine
The Chinese University of Hong Kong



ORGANIZING COMMITTEE      TOP


CHAIRPERSONS

Prof. Baoting ZHANG (張保亭教授)
Associate Director and Associate Professor, School of Chinese Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Prof. Zhi-Xiu LIN (林志秀教授)
Director and Professor, School of Chinese Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Director, The Hong Kong Institute of Integrative Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong


MEMBERS

Prof. XU Hongxi XU (徐宏喜教授)
Distinguished Professor and Honorary Dean, School of Pharmacy, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Prof. Yibin FENG (馮奕斌教授)
Professor and Director, School of Chinese Medicine, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong
Prof. Ge ZHANG (張戈教授)
Professor and Associate Dean (Research), School of Chinese Medicine, Hong Kong Baptist University
Prof. Yanfang XIAN (冼彥芳教授)
Assistant Professor, School of Chinese Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Prof. Zongkang ZHANG (張宗康教授)
Research Assistant Professor, School of Chinese Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Dr. Ching LIONG (梁晶博士)
Professional Consultant and Head, Clinical Division, School of Chinese Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong



SPEAKERS   (As of Feb 2023; in alphabetic order)      TOP


Keynote Speakers

Prof. Zhaoxiang BIAN
Tsang Shiu Tim Endowed Professor of Chinese Medicine Clinical Studies and Associate Vice-President (Chinese Medicine Development), Hong Kong Baptist University; Director, Clinical Division, School of Chinese Medicine, Hong Kong Baptist University
Prof. Zhe-Sheng CHEN
Professor and Director, Institute for Biotechnology, St. John's University
Dr. Hua Zhu David KE
Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Angitia Biopharmaceuticals Guangzhou Limited
Prof. Aiping LYU
Chair Professor & Dean of School of Chinese Medicine, Hong Kong Baptist University
Prof. Charlie C. Xue
Distinguished Professor; Associate Deputy Vice Chancellor STEM College
   



Invited Speakers

Prof. Rongrong HE
Professor and Associate Director, School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, College of Pharmacy, Jinan University
Prof. Yanfang XIAN
Assistant Professor, School of Chinese Medicine. The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Prof. Hongxi XU
Chair Professor and Honorary Dean, School of Pharmacy, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Prof. Zongkang ZHANG
Research Assistant Professor, School of Chinese Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Prof. Ming ZHAO
Professor and Associate Director, School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine
Prof. Yue LIU
Professor, Xiyuan Hospital of China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences
Prof. Marong FANG
Professor, Children Hospital, National Research Center, Zhejiang University
Dr. Zhebin LIU
Associate Professor, Department of Breast Surgery, Fudan University
Prof. Jing WANG
Professor, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences



PROGRAMME      TOP


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Programme Rundown

28 July 2023 (Friday)
09:00 a.m. – 09:30 a.m. Opening Ceremony
09:30 a.m. – 10:40 a.m. Keynote Lectures
10:40 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Tea Break & Poster Viewing
11:00 a.m. – 12:20 a.m. Keynote Lectures
12:55 a.m. – 02:00 p.m. Luncheon
02:00 p.m. – 03:15 p.m. Parallel Sessions & Discussions:
(1) Basic research in drug development from Chinese medicine and natural products
(2) Clinical research in drug development from Chinese medicine and natural products
03:15 p.m. – 03:35 p.m. Tea Break & Poster Viewing
03:35 p.m. – 04:25 p.m. Parallel Sessions & Discussions:
(1) Basic research in drug development from Chinese medicine and natural products
(2) Clinical research in drug development from Chinese medicine and natural products
04:25 p.m. – 04:40 p.m. Poster Award Presentation & Closing Ceremony




CALL FOR ABSTRACTS      TOP


Abstract submission will be open until 1 July 2023.

Submission Guideline:

  • Please complete the abstract submission form and upload via the Abstract/Poster Submission System ONLY. Submission via other methods will not be accepted.
  • Author could submit more than one abstract, but the author has to use a NEW form for every abstract submission.
  • Submitted material is original work and has not been previously published.
  • All abstracts must be submitted in ENGLISH and word limit is 500 words including acknowledgement. No table and picture is allowed.
  • Please make sure all information is properly filled in. No amendment is allowed after the abstract has been submitted.
  • Abstract submission form should be submitted in both Microsoft Word format AND PDF format.
  • Selected abstracts will be invited for poster presentation and published in the conference program book.
  • Once an abstract has been submitted, a confirmation e-mail will be sent to all authors within 2 working days. Please notify conference secretariat via email (scm-conference@cuhk.edu.hk) in case confirmation e-mail is not received.
  • Notification of abstract acceptance/rejection will be made on or before 9 June 2023 via email.
  • Presenting author of accepted abstracts must register for the conference.

    Poster Presentation Competition:
    The Conference Committee will select the best posters and the best investigators. Each winner will be awarded a certificate and HK$500 cash. The winning results will be announced during the conference.
    For enquiry, please contact:
    Conference Secretariat
    School of Chinese Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR
    Tel: (852) 3943 9259
    Email: scm-conference@cuhk.edu.hk

    Instructions for e-Poster Presentation:
  • Layout: Portrait (vertical orientation); Single-page
  • File Format: PDF Format ONLY
  • Media: Images, photos, graphs and tables can be included in the e-poster
  • Poster Size:
    - In pixels: 1080 width x 1536 height
    - In cm: 38.1 width x 54.2 height
  • Picture / Graphs: No smaller than 200 dpi
  • File Size: Maximum 15 Megabytes (15MB)
  • Restrictions: Do not include any audio or videos in the e-poster
  • e-Poster Upload Period: 3-7 July 2023 (HKT)
  • e-Poste upload site to be announced on July 2023


    REGISTRATION

    All registration must be made online and it's free of charge.

    Registration period: 3 April 2023 to 26 July 2023





    SPONSORS      TOP




    Chung Chi College, The Chinese University of Hong Kong


    New Asia College, The Chinese University of Hong Kong


    Wu Yee Sun College, The Chinese University of Hong Kong


    Zheng Cao Tang


    SINO-TCM


    Nong's Company


    ZiSun(Hong Kong) Limited


    K.C. Wong Education Foundation



    GENERAL INFORMATION      TOP


    About Hong Kong

    Geography:
    At the south-eastern tip of China, Hong Kong covers Hong Kong Island, Lantau Island, the Kowloon Peninsula and the New Territories, including 261 outlying islands. Between Hong Kong Island and the Kowloon Peninsula lies Victoria Harbour, one of the world's most renowned deep-water harbours.

    Language:
    Chinese and English are the official languages of Hong Kong. All official signs and public transport announcements, as well as most menus, are bilingual.
    Cantonese is the mother tongue of the majority of Hong Kong residents, which has distinctively different pronunciation to Mandarin widely spoken in the Mainland.

    Time Zone: UTC+08:00

    Climate:
    Hong Kong has a subtropical climate. January and February are cloudier with cold spells, while March and April are milder and humid with fog. From May to August, it is hot and humid with occasional heavy rain and thunderstorms. Tropical cyclones usually occur between June and October, bringing high winds, heavy rain and sometimes storm surges. November and December are generally fine and dry with pleasantly cool weather, and may on occasion be relatively cold at night and in the early morning.

    Currency and e-Payment:
    The legal tender in Hong Kong is the Hong Kong dollar (HKD), which is pegged to the US dollar at a rate of about 7.80 HKD (exchange rates may fluctuate).

    International credit cards such as American Express, VISA, Diners Club and MasterCard are also welcome at many hotels, retail shops and restaurants. Some department stores, chain retail shops and restaurants also accept electronic payments such as Apple Pay, Google Pay, Alipay and WeChat Pay. Such premises usually display stickers showing the credit cards and electronic payments they accept at their entrances or at the cash register.

    Other Useful Travel Information:
    GovHK: Hong Kong – the Facts
    GovHK: Useful Travel Information
    Hong Kong Tourism Board: Good to Know



    CONTACT US      TOP


    Email : scm-conference@cuhk.edu.hk
    Telephone: (852) 3943 9259
    Fax: (852) 3942 0972




    DISCLAIMER      TOP


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