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Topic: Genomics & Precision Health


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                                             Prof. Brian Chung


                                             Prof. Brian Chung joined the Hong Kong Genome Institute as the Chief
                                             Scientific Officer in 2021, and is currently the President of the Asia Pacific
                                             Society of Human Genetics. He is a distinguished member of the Canadian
                                             College of Medical Geneticists and holds the esteemed title of Founding
                                             Fellow of the subspecialty of Genetics & Genomics (Paediatrics) of the
                                             Hong Kong Academy of Medicine (HKAM). Leveraging his all-rounded
                                             expertise  and  rich  experience  in  genomic  medicine,  coupled  with  key
                                             roles in various local and overseas genomics and genetics organisations,
                                             Prof. Chung has been aspiring to mainstream genomic medicine in
                                             Hong Kong through close collaborations and partnerships with various
                                             researchers and clinicians. His notable accolades include the Best Young
                                             Investigator Prize of the Hong Kong College of Paediatricians (2017), Sir
                                             Patrick Manson Gold Medal (2018), notably the Outstanding Teaching
                                             Award, Teaching Excellence Awards, HKU (2019), etc.


                                             Dr. Annie Chu


                                             Dr. Annie Chu, a Clinical Psychologist with expertise in Health Psychology,
                                             Psycho-oncology, Cancer Genetic Counselling, and Genomic Services,
                                             currently serves as the Head of Operations (Scientific Branch) of Hong
                                             Kong Genome Institute. With a career spanning since 2005 in both public
                                             and  private  hospitals  in  Hong  Kong,  Dr.  Chu  specialises  in  providing
                                             genetic  counselling  and  related  psychological  support  for  patients  and
                                             families dealing with rare diseases and hereditary cancer syndromes. Her
                                             expertise extends to operational workflow delineation and collaboration
                                             with  multidisciplinary  teams.  Combining  her  proficiency  in  clinical
                                             psychology  and  genetics,  Dr.  Chu  contributes  as  a  service  provider,
                                             consultant, and trainer in genetic counselling and related psychosocial
                                             services.  Her  research  interests  include  psychological  impact,  ethical
                                             considerations,  genomic  literacy,  and  outcome  evaluations  associated
                                             with genomic counselling and testing services.
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