Explore the World of Medicine : Public Lecture Series 2008

The University of Hong Kong Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine is organising the "Explore the World of Medicine: Public Lecture Series 2008" throughout the year.

The Lecture Series, organised as a community education programme, aims at providing the public a general picture on the development of Hong Kong's scientific research in medicine, and fosters the understanding on how The University of Hong Kong's medical education and research achievements help to promote health and well-being for all of us.

The programme consists of 8 lectures, from April to July and September to December. The second series (September to December) is jointly organised with Hong Kong Central Library with details shown below:
 
Lecture 5
 
 

Topic:

Prenatal Diagnosis for Congenital Abnormalities
Speakers:
Professor Dr CP Lee, Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Dr KY Leung, Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Date:
September 13, 2008 (Saturday)
Time:
10:00am -12:00nn
Venue:
Lecture Theatre, Hong Kong Central Library

 
     
 
Lecture 6
 
 

Topic:

Advancement of Stem Cell Therapy
Speakers:
Professor HF Tse, Department of Medicine
Dr MH Sham, Department of Biochemistry
Date:
October 11, 2008 (Saturday)
Time:
10:00am -12:00nn
Venue:
Lecture Theatre, Hong Kong Central Library
 
     
 
Lecture 7
 
 

Topic:

Latest Breast Cancer Treatment and Symptoms Management
Speakers:
Dr Ava Kwong, Department of Surgery
Dr Winnie So, Department of Nursing Studies
Date:
November 8, 2008 (Saturday)
Time:
10:00am -12:00nn
Venue:
Lecture Theatre, Hong Kong Central Library
 
     
 
Lecture 8
 
 

Topic:

Latest Treatment in Aged-related Macular Degeneration and Retinal Detachment
Speakers:
Dr Wico Lai, Eye Institute
Dr Kenneth Li, Eye Institute
Date:
December 6, 2008 (Saturday)
Time:
10:00am -12:00nn
Venue:
Lecture Theatre, Hong Kong Central Library
 
     
Inclement weather arrangements for "Public Lecture Series 2008"
Programme will be cancelled if:
Typhoon signal no. 8 or above is hoisted or black rainstorm warning signal is in force at or after 8:00 am
Programme will continue if :
Typhoon signal no. 3 or below is hoisted or amber / red rainstorm warning signal is in force at 8:00 am