Scientific Symposium
HKMSS 2nd Annual Scientific Meeting
16 Nov 2013
12:30 - 17:00
Sheraton Hotel & Towers HK
Speaker(s)
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Prof. David Bates
University of Newcastle
United Kingdom
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Prof. Koon-Ho Chan
HKMSS Council
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Dr. Ka-Lock Shiu
HKMSS Council
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Dr. Winnie Wong
HKMSS Council
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Dr. Kwok-Kwong Lau
HKMSS Council
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Dr. Alexander Lau
Price of Wales Hospital
Hong Kong
The 2nd Annual Scientific Meeting of the HKMSS was held on 16 November 2013 at the Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel.
Expectations of MS therapy: What should clinicians be looking for
Our society was honoured to have Prof. David Bates from the University of Newcastle, UK, to share with us his experience in treating MS, titled ‘Expectations of MS therapy: What should clinicians be looking for’.
Cellular therapy for multiple sclerosis
Our President, Dr. KH Chan, also enlightened us on the state-of-art principles and advancements in MS therapies, titled ‘Cellular therapy for multiple sclerosis’.
MRI in MS
Several key topics in multiple sclerosis were featured. Dr. KL Shiu explored ‘MRI in MS’, the most important imaging modality in MS management.
When should we declare suboptimal responses and switch MS therapies?
Dr. Winnie Wong raised our awareness to ‘When should we declare suboptimal responses and switch MS therapies?’
Transverse Myelitis in Hong Kong
Dr. KK Lau gave us an overview on ‘Transverse Myelitis in Hong Kong’.
Building a sustainable MS registry in Hong Kong
And Dr. Alexander Lau alerted us to the importance of ‘Building a sustainable MS registry in Hong Kong’.
We hope our guests have gained further insight in the management of MS after the colourful and exciting spectrum of topics presented in our 2nd ASM.