THE HONG KONG GERIATRICS SOCIETY
ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC MEETING 2025
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
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
09:45 - 10:00
Tea Break
10:00 - 10:30
A3
Transforming Chronic Heart Failure Care:
From Guideline Updates to Real-World Clinical Practice
Dr. Ka-Lam WONG
Hong Kong SAR
10:30 - 11:00
A4
Breaking the Cycle: Preventing Next COPD Exacerbation with Dual Indicated Single-Inhaler Triple Therapy
Dr. Angus, Ho-Yin LO
Hong Kong SAR
11:00 - 11:30
A5
Innovative Strategies from the GOLD 2025 Report:
Enhancing COPD Management in Elderly Patients with Multiple Comorbidities
Dr. Hoi-Yee KWAN
Hong Kong SAR
11:30 - 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
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Prof. Daniel, Kam-Yin CHAN
Australia
12:25 - 12:40
Opening Ceremony
location_svg Ballroom A
12:40 - 13:00
Lunch
location_svg Ballroom A
13:00 - 13:40
A6
Lunch Symposium
Cardiopulmonary Risk in COPD:
Improving Outcomes through Holistic Care
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Prof. John HURST
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
14:25 - 14:55
A8
Navigating the Challenges of RSV in Comorbid Patients:
The Role of Vaccination in Prevention
Dr. Ivan, Man-Ho WONG
Hong Kong SAR
14:55 - 15:25
A9
Future Perspectives on Diabetic Kidney Disease:
Latest Guidelines and Clinical Practice
Dr. Annette, Wai-Kwan TSO
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?
Prof. Cheuk-Man YU
Hong Kong SAR
16:20 - 16:50
A11
Plenary Symposium
What are the Latest Developments in Geroscience?
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Prof. Jean WOO
Hong Kong SAR
16:50 - 17:35
A12
HKGS Free Paper Presentation
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
09:15 - 09:45
B2
Optimizing VTE Management in Elderly Patients
Dr. Esmond, Yan-Hang FONG
Hong Kong SAR
09:45 - 10:00
Tea Break
10:00 - 11:30
Enabling Dying-in-Place in East Asian Communities
B3
Issues and Challenges of Implementing Dying in Place in Hong Kong:
The Role of Geriatrician and 10 Years Experience Sharing
Dr. Edward, Man-Fuk LEUNG
Hong Kong SAR
B4
End-of-Life Care:
The Singapore Experience
Prof. Mervyn, Yong-Hwang KOH
Singapore
B5
Dying in Place in the Community:
Rethinking End-of-Life Care for Ageing Societies
Prof. Ying-Wei WANG
Taiwan
Panel Discussion and Q&A Session
11:30 - 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
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Prof. Daniel, Kam-Yin CHAN
Australia
12:25 - 12:40
Opening Ceremony
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12:40 - 13:00
Lunch
location_svg Ballroom A
13:00 - 13:40
A6
Lunch Symposium
Cardiopulmonary Risk in COPD:
Improving Outcomes through Holistic Care
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Prof. John HURST
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
14:25 - 14:55
B8
Exploring the Therapeutic Potential in Disease-modifying Treatment in Alzheimer's Disease:
Experience and Latest Insight
TBC
14:55 - 15:25
B9
Dopamine and Glutamate Dual Action as a New Treatment Strategy for Parkinson's Disease:
Evidence and Local Experience
Dr. Shirley, Yin-Yu PANG
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
Dr. Gordon, Chun-Kau CHAN
Hong Kong SAR
16:20 - 16:50
A11
Plenary Symposium
What are the Latest Developments in Geroscience?
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Prof. Jean WOO
Hong Kong SAR