Advanced Chinese Medicine: Theory and Integration

Professor Zhi-xiu Lin is an Associate Professor at The Chinese University of Hong Kong, where he also serves as the Acting Director of the School and Course Director for the MSc in Acupuncture and MSc in Chinese Medicine programs. He graduated with a BSc in Chinese Medicine from Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine in 1987 and began his career as a Chinese medicine doctor at the Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Provincial Research Institute of Chinese Medicine. After moving to England in 1991 to improve his English, he pursued a PhD in Pharmacognosy at King's College, University of London, which he completed in 1999. Prior to joining CUHK in 2003, he was a Senior Lecturer and Programme Leader for the Chinese Medicine Programme at Middlesex University, where he contributed to both basic and clinical teachings.

Professor Wendy Wong is an Assistant Professor at The Chinese University of Hong Kong, affiliated with both the Hong Kong Institute of Integrative Medicine and the School of Chinese Medicine. A registered Chinese Medicine Practitioner in Hong Kong, Dr. Wong has extensive experience in primary care evaluation research, focusing on enhancing the knowledge of front-line physicians—both Western and Chinese medicine practitioners—regarding effective doctor-patient communication and the evaluation of care quality through validated patient-reported outcomes. Her research interests include the application of Chinese medicine in cancer treatment, the predictive value of patient-reported outcomes related to body constitution in Chinese medicine, and understanding the needs within integrative medicine.

Professor Justin Che-Yuen Wu is a prominent figure in the Faculty of Medicine at The Chinese University of Hong Kong, where he has significantly contributed to both medical education and clinical practice. He earned his medical degree with Distinction in Medicine from CUHK in 1993 and joined the faculty as an associate professor in 2006, advancing to a full professorship in 2009. His leadership roles include serving as Associate Dean (Clinical) and later as Associate Dean (Development), where he has been instrumental in shaping the curriculum and fostering innovation within the medical program. Professor Wu is the founding director of Asia’s first Global Physician-Leadership Stream (GPS), which focuses on developing leadership skills among medical undergraduates, and he also established the Hong Kong Institute of Integrative Medicine to promote collaboration between Western and Chinese medicine.

Tsoi Yan Wang is a Lecturer at The Chinese University of Hong Kong, where he specializes in the field of Chinese medicine. He is involved in teaching courses such as "Everyday Chinese Medicine 2," contributing to the education of students interested in this important aspect of health and wellness. His role at the university reflects a commitment to promoting knowledge and understanding of traditional Chinese medicine practices, making significant contributions to the academic community and enhancing the learning experience for students in this discipline.

Mr. Yung Tat To is a registered Chinese Medicine Practitioner and a part-time instructor at The Chinese University of Hong Kong's Institute of Integrative Medicine. With extensive experience in Chinese medicine education, he has been teaching various Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) bachelor courses for several years, focusing on fundamental and clinical subjects such as the Fundamental Theories of TCM, Clinical Chinese Materia Medica, and Chinese Medicinal Formulae. In addition to his teaching responsibilities, Mr. Yung is passionate about clinical research and has participated in several clinical trials, including studies on acupuncture treatments for gallstone disease and internal medicine approaches for managing irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). His dual focus on education and research underscores his commitment to advancing the practice and understanding of Chinese medicine in both academic and clinical settings.