Convocation Newsletter, Summer 2018

Lo Shiu Kwan Kan Po Ling Professorship in Pharmacy Incumbent: Ian C K Wong We are pleased to support the University in its e ort to nurture the medical elites of tomorrow. It is our hope that this Professorship will further add to the strengths of educational development at the University. Mr Lo Shiu-Kwan and Ms Kan Po-Ling Helen and Francis Zimmern Professorship in Population Health Incumbent: Gabriel M Leung My mother, Helen, is a woman of natural beauty, intelligence, charm and wit. She has an enormous personality and has been much admired throughout her life. My father, Francis, was a stockbroker and was known for his integrity and courage. By his signi cant contributions to the internationalising of stockbroking in Hong Kong, he helped pave the way for the territory to become a great nancial centre. He lived life to the full. Jill Gallie Eugene Chuang Professorship in Developmental and Educational Psychology Incumbent: Connie S H Ho As a father of young children, I am extremely interested in pushing for a better understanding of how we humans grow, develop, and learn. I am con dent that the Professorship will further the research into these areas, and bring about a rmative changes for the bene t of all humankind. Mr Eugene Chuang Ada M F Chan Professorship in Oncological Pathology Incumbent: Khoo Ui-Soon Cancer is the number one killer in Hong Kong today. We hope that this Endowed Professorship in Oncological Pathology will facilitate pioneering next-generation technologies that lead to the development of cutting-edge diagnostic tools for prognostication and treatment options, such as targeted therapy and immunotherapy, for cancer patients. Dr Chan Keeng-Wai Peter Hung Professorship in Pain Research Appointment to be announced Humankind has long history of evolution. It is through innovation that we can better our lives. I strongly believe Hong Kong elites possess the qualities and potential to lead the improvement of care for our pain su erers. I am honoured to support this change, for a better future for the place I love. Mr Peter H H Hung Andrew K F Lee Professorship in Architecture Design Incumbent: Wang Weijen I hope this Professorship will lead the integration of design with teaching and research, and promote design as the key value for architectural education in the Department of Architecture. Engaging design communities in the building of knowledge and innovation will, I believe, greatly improve both architecture and its environment. Mr Andrew K F Lee e Eleventh Inauguration of Endowed Professorships was held on March 21, 2018. A total of 108 Endowed Professorships has been established since 2005.