Scientific Symposium
HKMSS 3rd Annual Scientific Meeting
15 Nov 2014
12:30 - 17:00
Sheraton Hotel & Towers HK
Speaker(s)
Prof. Vanda Lennon
Mayo Clinic
USA
Prof. Thomas Berger
Innsbruck Medical University
Austria
Dr. Ka-Lock Shiu
HKMSS Council
Dr. Wing-Keung Cheng
HKMSS Council
Dr. Richard Li
HKMSS Council
The 3rd HKMSS Annual Scientific Meeting was held on 15 Nov 2014 at the Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel. This year, our society was honored to have two overseas speaker join us, including Prof. Vanda Lennon from the Mayo Clinic, USA; and Prof. Thomas Berger from the Innsbruck Medical University of Austria.
Autoimmune Mimics of Multiple Sclerosis
Prof. Lennon, who discovered the anti-aquaporin-4 antibody responsible for neuromyelitis optica, enlightened us on ‘Autoimmune Mimics of Multiple Sclerosis’.
Assessing the Long-term Benefits and Risks of DMTs for Multiple Sclerosis
Prof. Berger then shared with us his experience on ‘Assessing the Long-term Benefits and Risks of DMTs for Multiple Sclerosis’.
Neuromyelitis Optica: What You Need to Know in 2014
Three of our council members also gave talks during ‘Important Issues in Management of Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders Symposium’. Dr. KL Shiu updated us on ‘Neuromyelitis Optica: What You Need to Know in 2014’.
Liver Impairment in Multiple Sclerosis
Dr. WK Cheng highlighted ‘Liver Impairment in Multiple Sclerosis’.
Socioeconomic Impact of Multiple Sclerosis on Chinese Patients in Hong Kong
Dr. Richard Li then shared the results of a recent HKMSS patient survey, titled ‘Socioeconomic Impact of Multiple Sclerosis on Chinese Patients in Hong Kong’.
Our ASM would not have been a success without our honorable overseas speakers, council members and the enthusiastic participants, all of which deserve a big thank-you from our Council. Following this ASM, Dr. KL Shiu succeeded Dr. KH Chan as the next President of the HKMSS. Our society would like to thank Dr. Chan’s leadership from 2012 to 2014.