Scientific Program
Ballroom A Ballroom B Time (HKT [GMT+8])
08:30 - 08:45
Registration
08:45 - 09:15
A1
Modifying and Adjusting T2D Treatment for Older Patients with Sarcopenia
Dr. Ho-Yi DAO
Hong Kong SAR
Hong Kong SAR
09:15 - 09:45
A2
Current Status and Prospects for Dementia Treatment in the Era of Anti-Amyloid β Antibody Drugs in Japan
Prof. Daisuke ITO
Japan
Japan
09:45 - 10:10
Tea Break
10:10 - 10:40
A3
Breaking the Cycle: Preventing Next COPD Exacerbation with Dual Indicated Single-Inhaler Triple Therapy
Dr. Ho-Yin LO
Hong Kong SAR
Hong Kong SAR
10:40 - 11:10
A4
Transforming Chronic Heart Failure Care:
From Guideline Updates to Real-World Clinical Practice
From Guideline Updates to Real-World Clinical Practice
Dr. Ka-Lam WONG
Hong Kong SAR
Hong Kong SAR
11:10 - 11:40
A5
Innovative Strategies from the GOLD 2025 Report:
Enhancing COPD Management in Elderly Patients with Multiple Comorbidities
Enhancing COPD Management in Elderly Patients with Multiple Comorbidities
Dr. Hoi-Yee KWAN
Hong Kong SAR
Hong Kong SAR
11:40 - 11:50
Tea Break
11:50 - 12:20
B6
Plenary Symposium
Parkinson’s Disease and Vascular Dementia:
My Research Journey from Hong Kong to Australia
My Research Journey from Hong Kong to Australia
Ballroom B
Prof. Daniel Kam-Yin CHAN
Australia
Australia
12:25 - 12:40
Opening Ceremony
Ballroom A
12:40 - 13:00
Lunch
Ballroom A
13:00 - 13:40
A6
Lunch Symposium
Cardiopulmonary Risk in COPD:
Improving Outcomes through Holistic Care
Improving Outcomes through Holistic Care
Ballroom A
Prof. John HURST
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
13:40 - 13:55
Tea Break
13:55 - 14:25
A7
Unravelling Strategies in Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Management in Elderly
Prof. Desmond Yat-Hin YAP
Hong Kong SAR
Hong Kong SAR
14:25 - 14:55
A8
Navigating the Challenges of RSV in Comorbid Patients:
The Role of Vaccination in Prevention
The Role of Vaccination in Prevention
Dr. Man-Ho WONG
Hong Kong SAR
Hong Kong SAR
14:55 - 15:25
A9
Future Perspectives on Diabetic Kidney Disease:
Latest Guidelines and Clinical Practice
Latest Guidelines and Clinical Practice
Dr. Annette Wai-Kwan TSO
Hong Kong SAR
Hong Kong SAR
15:25 - 15:50
Tea Break
15:50 - 16:20
A10
Acute on Chronic Heart Failure Management:
What is the Latest Cocktail?
What is the Latest Cocktail?
Prof. Cheuk-Man YU
Hong Kong SAR
Hong Kong SAR
16:20 - 16:50
A11
Plenary Symposium
What are the Latest Developments in Geroscience?
Ballroom A
Prof. Jean WOO
Hong Kong SAR
Hong Kong SAR
16:50 - 17:35
A12
Free Paper Presentation
Ballroom A
17:45 - 18:15
HKGS Annual General Meeting 2025
(HKGS Members Only)
(HKGS Members Only)
Victoria Room
18:30 - 21:30
HKGS Annual Dinner
(HKGS Members and Invited Guests Only)
(HKGS Members and Invited Guests Only)
Ballroom A
08:30 - 08:45
Registration
08:45 - 09:15
B1
Breakthrough Biologic Treatment in the Management of COPD
Dr. Chin-Tong KWOK
Hong Kong SAR
Hong Kong SAR
09:15 - 09:45
B2
Optimizing VTE Management in Elderly Patients
Dr. Yan-Hang FONG
Hong Kong SAR
Hong Kong SAR
09:45 - 10:10
Tea Break
10:10 - 11:40
Enabling Dying in Place in East Asian Communities
B3
End-of-Life Care:
The Singapore Experience
The Singapore Experience
Prof. Mervyn Yong-Hwang KOH
Singapore
Singapore
B4
Dying in Place in the Community:
Rethinking End-of-Life Care for Ageing Societies
Rethinking End-of-Life Care for Ageing Societies
Prof. Ying-Wei WANG
Taiwan
Taiwan
B5
Issues and Challenges of Implementing Dying in Place in Hong Kong:
The Role of Geriatrician and 10 Years Experience Sharing
The Role of Geriatrician and 10 Years Experience Sharing
Dr. Edward Man-Fuk LEUNG
Hong Kong SAR
Hong Kong SAR
Panel Discussion and Q&A Session
11:40 - 11:50
Tea Break
11:50 - 12:20
B6
Plenary Symposium
Parkinson’s Disease and Vascular Dementia:
My Research Journey from Hong Kong to Australia
My Research Journey from Hong Kong to Australia
Ballroom B
Prof. Daniel Kam-Yin CHAN
Australia
Australia
12:25 - 12:40
Opening Ceremony
Ballroom A
12:40 - 13:00
Lunch
Ballroom A
13:00 - 13:40
A6
Lunch Symposium
Cardiopulmonary Risk in COPD:
Improving Outcomes through Holistic Care
Improving Outcomes through Holistic Care
Ballroom A
Prof. John HURST
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
13:40 - 13:55
Tea Break
13:55 - 14:25
B7
Achieving Clinical Benefits in MCI and Stabilizing Early Alzheimer's Disease
Prof. Michael WOODWARD
Australia
Australia
14:25 - 14:55
B8
Exploring the Therapeutic Potential in Disease-Modifying Treatment in Alzheimer's Disease:
Experience and Latest Insight
Experience and Latest Insight
Dr. Atsushi IWATA
Japan
Japan
14:55 - 15:25
B9
Dopamine and Glutamate Dual Action as a New Treatment Strategy for Parkinson's Disease:
Evidence and Local Experience
Evidence and Local Experience
Dr. Shirley Yin-Yu PANG
Hong Kong SAR
Hong Kong SAR
15:25 - 15:50
Tea Break
15:50 - 16:20
B10
Elderly Care in CKD:
Expanding the Range of Kidney Protection with Advanced Treatment Strategies
Expanding the Range of Kidney Protection with Advanced Treatment Strategies
Dr. Gordon Chun-Kau CHAN
Hong Kong SAR
Hong Kong SAR
16:20 - 16:50
A11
Plenary Symposium
What are the Latest Developments in Geroscience?
Ballroom A
Prof. Jean WOO
Hong Kong SAR
Hong Kong SAR
16:50 - 17:35
A12
Free Paper Presentation
Ballroom A
17:45 - 18:15
HKGS Annual General Meeting 2025
(HKGS Members Only)
(HKGS Members Only)
Victoria Room
18:30 - 21:30
HKGS Annual Dinner
(HKGS Members and Invited Guests Only)
(HKGS Members and Invited Guests Only)
Ballroom A