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🌟 We also extend our congratulations to Mr. Fredrick Cheng, PhD student at HKUMed, who was presented with the Rising Star Award for his outstanding research under the mentorship of Professor Nancy Man. Fredrick presented his work titled "Targeting CD177+ and CD14+ Neutrophil Plasticity with IL18 Modulation in HCC: Novel Implications for Post-transplant Recurrence", showcasing cutting-edge insights into post-transplant cancer recurrence.

In addition to Fredrick, five HKUMed students were also selected to present their innovative research at the congress.

This international platform was a valuable opportunity to highlight our ongoing efforts and dedication in advancing surgical innovation, knowledge exchange, and research in liver transplantation. Let’s celebrate these achievements together and continue striving for excellence in our field!

#HKUSurgery #hkumed #Surgery #Livertransplantation #ILTS #ILTSCongress2025

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【Celebrating Excellence at the 2025 ILTS Congress in Singapore】

We are proud to share some exciting news from the 2025 International Congress of ILTS held in Singapore—an event that brought well-deserved recognition to our department.

🎉 Congratulations to Professor Lo Chung Mo, Chair Professor of our department, on receiving the prestigious 2025 ILTS Distinguished Service Award. This honour celebrates his exceptional contributions to ILTS and his visionary leadership in advancing liver transplantation on a global scale. Professor Nancy Man delivered a tribute, highlighting Professor Lo’s clinical excellence and his unwavering commitment to innovation in liver transplantation in Hong Kong.

#HKUSurgery #hkumed #Surgery #Livertransplantation #ILTS #ILTSCongress2025

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An interdisciplinary research team from the LKS Faculty of Medicine of the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed), the InnoHK Laboratory of Data Discovery for Health (InnoHK D24H), and the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) has unveiled the world’s first artificial intelligence (AI) model designed to classify both the cancer stage and risk category of thyroid cancer, achieving impressive accuracy exceeding 90%. This innovative HKUMed AI model promises to significantly cut frontline clinicians’ pre-consultation preparation time by approximately 50%, aligning with the HKSAR Government’s initiative to harness AI technology in healthcare. The findings were published in the journal npj Digital Medicine. 🔬

The study was led by Professor Joseph Wu Tsz-kei, Sir Robert Kotewall Professor in Public Health in the School of Public Health, and Managing Director & Lead Scientist of InnoHK D24H; Dr Matrix Fung Man-him, Clinical Assistant Professor and Chief of Endocrine Surgery in the Department of Surgery, School of Clinical Medicine; and Dr Carlos Wong King-ho, Honorary Associate Professor in the Department of Family Medicine and Primary Care, School of Clinical Medicine, and Senior Research Director in InnoHK D24H; all under HKUMed. The first authors were Dr Eric Tang Ho-man and Dr Tingting Wu from InnoHK D24H.

The research was supported by the Hong Kong Jockey Club Global Health Institute (HKJCGHI), and the InnoHK initiative of the Innovation and Technology Commission of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government. 📷

#HKUSurgery #hkumed #Surgery #InnoHK #D24H #HKJCGHI #ECS #EndocrineSurgery #ThyroidCancer #AIMdel #CancerDiagnosis #CancerTreatment #WorldFirst

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【🩺🤖創新AI研究 促進診療效益Innovative AI model fostering efficient and precise diagnosis】

HKUMed develops world’s first AI model for thyroid cancer diagnosis, with over 90% accuracy and reduced consultation preparation time

CLICK links to learn more!
1. 🔗Press release：https://t.co/DxEREx9plY

2. 📄Journal Publication on 《npj Digital Medicine�� ：https://t.co/wMTjNfBXuG

3. 🎙️Interview by RTHK's 《Openline Openview》featuring Professor Matrix Fung, Clinical Assistant Professor and Chief of Endocrine Surgery in the Department of Surgery：
https://t.co/1SJluRW6CR

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#ECS #EndocrineSurgery #ThyroidCancer #AIMdel #CancerDiagnosis #CancerTreatment #WorldFirst

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Professor Nancy Man Kwan from @HKUSurgery has recreated a liver tumour and its surrounding environment in a cube using 3D bioprinting. The invention offers hope for precision medicine to liver cancer patients.

📖Read and 🎧listen now at the #HKUBulletin: https://t.co/u4LNKjrNKo

[HKU Surgery @HKUSurgery]

We invite you to join us for the CSEA Winners' Sharing Session on Monday, December 16, 2024! Our Clinical Assistant Professor, Dr. Wong Yu-Hong Ian, one of the recipients of the Clinical Service Excellence Awards (CSEA), will deliver a session titled “Exploring the Dynamic World of Foregut Surgery: Expertise and Innovations.”
Date: December 16, 2024 (Monday)
Time: to p.m.
Venue: Lecture Theatre 2, 1/F, 3 Sassoon Road, Pokfulam
@hkusurgery @hkumed #ClinicalExcellence #ServiceAward

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Professor Nancy Man Kwan, Chair Professor of Transplant Oncology and Immunology @HKUSurgery,
and her team have recreated a liver tumour and its surrounding environment in a tiny cube using 3D bioprinting. The innovative invention was awarded a 'Gold Medal' and won the special grand prize 'Prize of the China Invention Association' at the International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva earlier this year. This invention is expected to help doctors personalise diagnosis and treatment for individual patients and make new drug development faster and cheaper.
@hkumed @Inventions_GVA
#InventionsGeneva
#GenevaInventions
#3Dbioprinting

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“Our invention could provide speedy and precise treatment options in the best interests of patients and significantly improve their quality of life by promoting early diagnosis and treatment of cancer and liver disease,” said Prof Nancy Man.

For more: https://t.co/rlwmpEWJhC

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We are deeply honored to share that five of our esteemed academics were appointed to Endowed Professorships by HKU on 25 November, 2024. This award not only recognizes their remarkable contributions in the past but also provides vital support for their ongoing work in their respective fields.

Congratulations to the following faculty members for their appointments:
𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐥𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐭 𝐂 𝐘 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧 was named the Li Shu Fan Medical Foundation Professorship in Surgery
𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐚𝐧-𝐓𝐨 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐮𝐧𝐠 was named the Anthony and Anne Cheung Professorship in Innovative and Minimally Invasive Surgery
𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐫 𝐊𝐞𝐧𝐭-𝐌𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐮 was named the Pollyanna Chung and Eric Cheung Professorship in Surgical Oncology
𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐯𝐚 𝐊𝐰𝐨𝐧𝐠 was named the Daniel C K Yu Professorship in Breast Cancer Research
𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐫 𝐊𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐭��� 𝐊 𝐘 𝐖𝐨𝐧𝐠 was the named Li Shu-Pui Professorship in Surgery

In addition to our existing Endowed Professors – Professor Stephen W K Cheng, Professor Simon Y K Law, Professor Gilberto K K Leung and Professor Chung-Mau Lo – we now have nine faculty members holding named endowed professorships in the Department. We are sincerely grateful for this recognition, which drives us to push the boundaries and excel in our fields.
@HKUSurgery #endowedprofessorships @HKUMed @hku

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兒童燙傷知多少(二)急救護理與治療
若不慎發生燙傷，及時的急救措施可有效減輕傷害和疼痛，並加快康復。遇上燙傷意外時，應該如何處理? 港大醫學院臨床醫學學院外科學系臨床助理教授馮智衡醫生在以下文章��您一一拆解。

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Last Wednesday, 27 November, 2024, we had the pleasure of hosting Professor Choon Sheong Seow, Head of Colorectal Service & Senior Consultant at Ng Teng Fong General Hospital, Jurong Health Campus, National University Health System (NUHS), Singapore. He delivered an insightful lecture on "General Surgery Training in Singapore."

In addition to delivering a lecture, Professor Seow shared his experiences with our colleagues and participated in various departmental activities, including Grand Rounds, Census Meetings, OT, and endoscopy sessions at Queen Mary Hospital and our partner hospitals. We greatly valued the opportunity for experience sharing and the exchange of ideas.
@hkusurgery @hkumed #surgerytraining #exchangeprogramme

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兒童燙傷知多少(一) 為何傷者多是0至4歲幼兒？

港大醫學院臨床醫學學院外科學���今年在國際醫學雜誌發表的一份報告中，兒童燙傷求醫個案超過90%傷者為0至4歲的幼兒。近年，特別是新冠肺炎疫情期間，兒童燙傷有上升的趨勢，當中不少是家居意外，廚房和餐桌附近更是意外黑點，值得社會關注。 其實，燙傷��孩子的影響取決於傷口的面積、深度和涉及的身體部位。

港大醫學院臨床醫學學院外科學系臨床助理教授馮智衡醫生為您講解更多，請點擊以下文章連結!

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Congratulations to all our graduates who were awarded their degrees at the 213th Congregation!

For more: https://t.co/ymCcYwm5lI

[HKU Surgery @HKUSurgery]

Dr. Wong Yu Hong Ian, our Clinical Assistant Professor and one of the four winners of the Clinical Service Excellence Awards (CSEA), will share his inspirations on his journey towards clinical excellence, alongside with the other winners, during the CSEA 2024 Winners' Sharing Session. Details below:

Date: December 16, 2024 (Monday)
Time: 6:00 to 7:45 p.m.
Venue: Lecture Theatre 2, 1/F, 3 Sassoon Road, Pokfulam
Dr. Wong's Topic: “Exploring the Dynamic World of Foregut Surgery: Expertise and Innovations”

All are welcome to join! Registration details⬇️

[HKU Medicine @hkumed]

Join us for the Clinical Services Excellence Awards 2024 Winners’ Sharing Session on 16 December.

Time: 6:00pm to 7:45pm

Venue: Lecture Theatre 2, 3 Sassoon Road

Registration for HKU members: https://t.co/sLAf5hDb4G

For non-HKU members: https://t.co/ozH9jba34Y

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Our Resident Trainee, Dr. Jane Fan, recently presented her research on "Venous Thromboembolism in Chinese Trauma Patients" at the ATLS Region XVI Meeting, held in Bangkok on 22 November 2024. It provided a platform for Dr. Fan to share her valuable findings with experts around the globe.
We are committed to supporting the ongoing research efforts of our young surgeons. Their dedication and innovative work continue to drive advancements in the field of surgery.
@hkusurgery @hkumed #traumalifesupport #VenousThromboembolism

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🎊🎊We are thrilled to share that Professor Albert C Y Chan, Professor Tan-To Cheung, Professor Kent-Man Chu, Professor Ava Kwong, and Professor Kenneth K Y Wong were awarded Endowed Professorships at the 13th Inauguration of Endowed Professorships, held on 25 November 2024 at Loke Yew Hall, HKU, making a strong representation for the department. Their families, colleagues, and friends gathered for the celebration, sharing in the joy of the milestone.
Heartfelt congratulations to our newly appointed Endowed Professors! 👏👏
@hkusurgery @hku #EndowedProfessors #proudmoments

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We are delighted to share that Dr. Michael Co and Dr. Matrix Fung represented our Department to speak at the Asian Surgical Ultrasound Society (ASUS) 2024, held on 16-17 November 2024 in Seoul.

Additionally, Dr. Co delivered a thank you speech at the Gala dinner and presented prizes at the closing ceremony. He has been honoured with the appointment as the new ASUS International Faculty Member following the conclusion of the 2024 Annual Meeting. Congratulations to Dr. Co on this appointment!

We look forward to fostering more dialogues and collaborations with other Asian experts in the future. 🌏🤝

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