22 January 2026
Event Date(s)/Period(s)
22 Jan 2026
Organised by:
- Department of Medicine, SClinMed
- Hong Kong Institute of Allergy
- Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital
A research seminar on Drug Allergies was held at Queen Mary Hospital, bringing together leading experts in the field of drug allergies to compare contemporary approaches to diagnosis and management, with a particular focus on in vitro testing. The seminar also highlighted state-of-the-art methodologies, regional differences in clinical practice, and emerging innovations in allergy diagnostics. Through open dialogue, industry experts Professor Elizabeth Phillips, from Vanderbilt University Medical Center, USA, and Dr Elaine Au, from Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong, shared their real-world experience. They discussed the strengths and limitations of current testing strategies and explored opportunities for harmonisation and collaboration in advancing safe, evidence-based care for patients with a history of severe drug allergies.
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