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The School of Chinese Medicine (SCM) organised the Ninth Honorary Professorship Conferment Ceremony-cum-Seminar at Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) campus today (10 October). The ceremony attracted approximately 500 scholars from local, Mainland and overseas, Chinese medicine practitioners, and members of the SCM community, both physically and virtually.

Speaking at the Ceremony, Professor Alexander Wai, President and Vice-Chancellor of HKBU, welcomed the honorary professors from Germany, Japan, Mainland China, Macau and Hong Kong, and praised them for their outstanding achievements and contributions to human well-being. As the future of medicine hinges on global collaboration and concerted efforts from scientists and practitioners alike, HKBU will drive innovation and global development in the medical field through knowledge exchange with esteemed institutions and experts worldwide.

During the seminar, the honorary professors delivered thought-provoking lectures on topics including the culture and theories of traditional Chinese medicine, integrative Chinese and Western medicine, innovative drug discovery, medical research and future healthcare advancement.

SCM hopes to collaborate with the honorary professors in transdisciplinary research projects to enhance the efficacy of diagnosis and treatment of Chinese medicine, as well as to accelerate the translation of research outcomes by integrating Chinese medicine with cutting-edge technologies, ultimately improving human health.

SCM extended its heartfelt appreciation to The HKBU Century Club, C&C Charitable Fund, Dr. Cook Chiu, and HKBU Research Office for their support in this Ceremony-cum-Seminar.

About SCM Honorary Professorship

SCM has since 2004 been conferring honorary professorships upon eminent scholars and experts with distinguished achievements in the Chinese medicine and healthcare-related arena. This tradition not only acknowledges their remarkable contributions to the community but also serves as a platform for the exchange of knowledge and expertise.

Ninth Cohort of SCM Honorary Professors (Appointment until 2025)

• Professor Shinya GOTO, Professor, Department of Medicine (Cardiology), Tokai University School of Medicine, Japan
• Professor KE Hua Zhu, David, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Angitia Biopharmaceuticals Limited
• Professor SHEN Hanming, Associate Dean (Teaching) and Chair Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Macau
• Professor TANG Xudong, Chief Professor, Fellow, Former Vice President, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences
• Professor Paul U. UNSCHULD, Director, Institute of Chinese Life Sciences, Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin
• Professor WANG Qingguo, National TCM Master; Tenured Professor, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine
• Mr. WU Ting Yuk, Anthony, Former Chairman, Hospital Authority, Hong Kong
• Professor XIAO Wei, Academician, Chinese Academy of Engineering; President, Modern Chinese Medicine Research Institute, Jiangsu Kanion Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.
• Professor XU Hongxi, Distinguished Professor, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
• Professor ZHANG Zhongde, President, Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine