Prof. Daniel, Kam-Yin CHAN
Keynote Speaker
Qualifications
Professor of Geriatrics,
University of New South Wales,
Australia
Speaker Biography
Prof Daniel CHAN is the Professor of Geriatrics in UNSW. He has mentored many geriatricians in Australia as well as top institutions in China such as PUMC, Beijing hospital and Ruijin hospital; similarly, in Hong Kong, Singapore, UK and other countries. His research has resulted in over 180 publications, many in prestigious journals including NEJM, Lancet series as well as top Neurology and Geriatrics journals. He is associate editors or editorial members in many international journals. He is the chief editor of “Chan’s Practical Geriatrics” which has been translated into Chinese by PUMC and endorsed by Chinese vice health minister for use as national training textbook. He has obtained over $10 AUD in research including 5 NHMRC grants. He has also mentored many post-graduate students and post-docs. His research areas include Parkinson’s disease, vascular dementia, telemedicine, AI and new models of care. His work has been very impactful leading to changes in practice and also attracted the attention of successive health ministers in NSW, enabling him to offer opinions and assistance where appropriate. He has also been invited to numerous conferences and international conferences as keynote speakers or speakers to share his knowledge and opinion.
Parkinson's disease & Vascular dementia, my research journey from Hong Kong to Australia
Abstract:
Parkinson’s disease is a complex disease that commonly involves both environmental and genetic factors, interacting together. The talk will focus on how I began investigating the complex conundrum, started from Hong Kong, what I found to be novel and useful and what are the latest viewpoints on the pathogenesis. I shall also share some of the frontier work on pathology related biomarkers that may have intervention (treatment) possibilities.Cerebral small vessel disease is common and may contribute to vascular dementia with potentially modifiable risk factors. The talk will summarise the current thinking on the hypothesis of neuroinflammation and blood brain barrier leakage as possible factors in this dementia.It is my wish that the talk is both informative and serves to stimulate research interest and curiosity for my friends in Hong Kong.
Parkinson’s disease is a complex disease that commonly involves both environmental and genetic factors, interacting together. The talk will focus on how I began investigating the complex conundrum, started from Hong Kong, what I found to be novel and useful and what are the latest viewpoints on the pathogenesis. I shall also share some of the frontier work on pathology related biomarkers that may have intervention (treatment) possibilities.Cerebral small vessel disease is common and may contribute to vascular dementia with potentially modifiable risk factors. The talk will summarise the current thinking on the hypothesis of neuroinflammation and blood brain barrier leakage as possible factors in this dementia.It is my wish that the talk is both informative and serves to stimulate research interest and curiosity for my friends in Hong Kong.