Programme
5 July 2025 (Saturday)
HKT
Room N101A
Room N101B
Room N102 & 3
Room N111 & 12
- 09:00
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- 09:30
- 09:40
- 09:50
- 10:00
- 10:10
- 10:20
- 10:30
- 10:40
- 10:50
- 11:00
- 11:10
- 11:20
- 11:30
- 11:40
- 11:50
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- 12:10
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- 12:40
- 12:50
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- 13:40
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- 14:40
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- 15:00
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Room N101A
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09:00-10:3009:00-10:30Endoscopy Live Demonstration (1)Room N101AEndoscopy Live Demonstration (1)Chair: Yuk-tong LEE and Rashid LUI09:00-10:30Endoscopy Live Demonstration (1)Akio KATANUMASapporo Medical University
- Associate Professor, Department of Digestive Cancer of Telemedicine and Department of Gastroenterology
Anthony TEOHHong Kong Sanatorium Hospital- Honorary Consultant Surgeon
WEO Research Subcommittee- Chairman
Hon-chi YIPThe Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong- Clinical Assistant Professor, Division of Upper Gastrointestinal and Metabolic Surgery, Department of Surgery
Prince of Wales Hospital, Hong Kong- Deputy Director of the Shaw Combined Endoscopy Center
- Honorary Associate Consultant
Louis LAUThe Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong- Assistant Professor (Clinical), Department of Medicine & Therapeutics, Faculty of Medicine
Marc WONGPrince of Wales Hospital, Hong Kong- Associate Consultant, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine and Therapeutics
Raymond TANGThe Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong- Director, S.H. Ho Center for Digestive Health
- Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine and Therapeutics
Prince of Wales Hospital, Hong Kong- Deputy Director, Endoscopy Center
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10:30-11:00
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11:00-12:3011:00-12:30Endoscopy Live Demonstration (2)Room N101AEndoscopy Live Demonstration (2)Chair: Yuk-tong LEE and Rashid LUI11:00-12:30Endoscopy Live Demonstration (2)Akio KATANUMASapporo Medical University
- Associate Professor, Department of Digestive Cancer of Telemedicine and Department of Gastroenterology
Anthony TEOHHong Kong Sanatorium Hospital- Honorary Consultant Surgeon
WEO Research Subcommittee- Chairman
Hon-chi YIPThe Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong- Clinical Assistant Professor, Division of Upper Gastrointestinal and Metabolic Surgery, Department of Surgery
Prince of Wales Hospital, Hong Kong- Deputy Director of the Shaw Combined Endoscopy Center
- Honorary Associate Consultant
Louis LAUThe Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong- Assistant Professor (Clinical), Department of Medicine & Therapeutics, Faculty of Medicine
Marc WONGPrince of Wales Hospital, Hong Kong- Associate Consultant, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine and Therapeutics
Raymond TANGThe Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong- Director, S.H. Ho Center for Digestive Health
- Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine and Therapeutics
Prince of Wales Hospital, Hong Kong- Deputy Director, Endoscopy Center
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12:30-14:0012:30-14:00Lunch Symposium (A)Room N101ALunch Symposium (A)Chair: Hanson KWOK, Yuk-tong LEE12:30-13:0013:00-13:25Breakthroughs in EUS diagnosis: Insights into clinical experience with new technologyAkio KATANUMASapporo Medical University
- Associate Professor, Department of Digestive Cancer of Telemedicine and Department of Gastroenterology
13:25-13:50The game changer - artificial intelligence and next generation endoscopyLouis LAUThe Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong- Assistant Professor (Clinical), Department of Medicine & Therapeutics, Faculty of Medicine
13:50-14:00 -
15:20-15:50
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15:50-17:2015:50-17:20IBD Session (1): Advancements in IBD ManagementRoom N101AIBD Session (1): Advancements in IBD ManagementChair: Hanson KWOK, Joyce MAK15:50-16:15Novel disease monitoring tool in IBDJohan BURISCHCopenhagen University Hospital
- Gastroenterologist, Department of Gastroenterology
16:15-16:40The era of small molecules in IBDEun-soo KIMDivision of Gastroenterology, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University- Professor
Publication Committee for KASID- Director
16:40-17:05Is disease clearance a realistic treatment goal in ulcerative colitis (UC)?Fernando MAGROSão João University Hospital, Porto- Consultant in Gastroenterology and Director of the Clinical Pharmacology Unit
Portuguese IBD Study Group (GEDII)- Founder, Board member, and Research Head
17:05-17:20 -
17:20-18:2017:20-18:20IBD Session (2): Cutting-Edge Issues in IBD: Advances in Imaging and Microbiome InsightsRoom N101AIBD Session (2): Cutting-Edge Issues in IBD: Advances in Imaging and Microbiome InsightsChair: Agnes HO, Eun-soo KIM17:20-17:45Advancements in perianal crohn's disease management: The role of ultrasound in disease monitoring and treatment efficacyShintaro SAGAMIInternational Bowel Ultrasound (IBUS) Group
- Scientific Committee (SciCom)
IUS Working Group of the Asian Organization for Crohn’s and Colitis (AOCC)- Governing Board Member
Kitasato University Kitasato Institute Hospital, Tokyo- Vice-Director
17:45-18:10Role of gut microbiome in diagnosis and disease characterisation in IBDJoyce MAKPrince of Wales Hospital, Hong Kong- Consultant at Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine and Therapeutics
The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong- Honorary Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine & Therapeutics
18:10-18:20
Room N101B
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09:00-10:3009:00-10:30State Key Lab Meeting (1): Microbiome and CancerRoom N101BState Key Lab Meeting (1): Microbiome and CancerChair: Markus GERHARD, Liang-jing WANG09:00-09:25The role of microbiome in cancer therapyJoseph SUNGNanyang Technological University
- Distinguished University Professor
- Senior Vice President (Health & Life Sciences)
- Dean, Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine
09:25-09:50Using genetics to explore microbe-host interactions at the molecular levelChun-jun GUOWeill Cornell Medicine- Associate Professor of Microbiology & Immunology in Medicine, Jill Roberts Institute (JRI)
09:50-10:15Microbiome and HCCYing-hong LuThe Chinese University of Hong Kong- PhD student, Department of Medicine and Therapeutics, State Key Laboratory of Digestive Disease
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10:30-11:00
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11:00-12:3011:00-12:30State Key Lab Meeting (2): Microbiome/Metabolites, Gut-liver Axis and Liver DiseasesRoom N101BState Key Lab Meeting (2): Microbiome/Metabolites, Gut-liver Axis and Liver DiseasesChair: Kwan MAN, Nathalie WONG11:00-11:25Portal hypertensive enteropathy – From bench to bedsideCheng-wei TANGChina Society of Gastroenterology
- President
APAGE- Council Member
11:25-11:50Novel agents to treat MASLDMinghua ZHENGThe First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University- Professor of Medicine, Department of Hepatology
11:50-12:15Bridging the gap: The future of cancer research and clinical oncologySteve MAOCell Press, Cambridge- Editor-in-chief
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12:30-14:0012:30-14:00Lunch Symposium (B)Room N101BLunch Symposium (B)Chair: Joyce MAK, Shintaro SAGAMI12:30-13:0013:00-13:50Personalized treatment of Crohn's Disease (CD) – How to optimize the use of biologics?Fernando MAGROSão João University Hospital, Porto
- Consultant in Gastroenterology and Director of the Clinical Pharmacology Unit
Portuguese IBD Study Group (GEDII)- Founder, Board member, and Research Head
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14:00-14:2014:00-14:20Opening CeremonyRoom N101BOpening Ceremony14:00-14:20Opening CeremonyGuest of Honor: Professor Wai-yee CHAN
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14:20-14:5014:20-14:50Dr S H Ho Memorial LectureRoom N101BDr S H Ho Memorial Lecture14:20-14:50The Obesity-GERD connectionRhonda SOUZATexas A&M University College of Medicine
- Professor of Medicine
Baylor University Medical Center- Co-Director, Center for Esophageal Diseases
Baylor Scott & White Research Institute- Co-Director, Center for Esophageal Research
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14:50-15:2014:50-15:20Joseph Sung Distinguished LectureRoom N101BJoseph Sung Distinguished Lecture14:50-15:20Morphogens, metabolism and MASLDAnna Mae DIEHLDuke University
- Florence McAlister Professor of Medicine
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15:20-15:50
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15:50-17:2015:50-17:20Hepatology Session (1): Viral HepatitisRoom N101BHepatology Session (1): Viral HepatitisChair: Henry CHAN, Grace WONG15:50-16:15From hepatic steatosis to cancer: The role of metabolism in chronic hepatitis BWah-kheong CHANUniversity of Malaya
- Professor, Department of Medicine
University of Malaya Medical Centre- Director of the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
16:15-16:40Long-term safety of oral nucleos(t)ide analoguesTerry YIPThe Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong- Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine & Therapeutics
16:40-17:05The road to 2030: Can Asia achieve viral hepatitis elimination?Jimmy LAIThe Chinese University of Hong Kong- Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine and Therapeutics
17:05-17:20 -
17:20-18:2017:20-18:20Hepatology Session (2): Metabolic Dysfunction-associated Steatotic Liver DiseaseRoom N101BHepatology Session (2): Metabolic Dysfunction-associated Steatotic Liver DiseaseChair: Jian-gao FAN, Vincent WONG17:20-17:45New perspectives on emerging therapies and clinical trials in steatotic liver diseaseVincent WONGThe Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- Mok Hing Yiu Professor of Medicine
- Head (Academic) of the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
17:45-18:10Are incretin therapies the definitive solution for MASH?Wah-kheong CHANUniversity of Malaya- Professor, Department of Medicine
University of Malaya Medical Centre- Director of the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
18:10-18:20
Room N102 & 3
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09:00-10:3009:00-10:30GUT-IDDF Young Investigator Award: Oral Presentation IRoom N102 & 3GUT-IDDF Young Investigator Award: Oral Presentation IChair: Jun YU
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10:30-11:00
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11:00-12:3011:00-12:30GUT-IDDF Young Investigator Award: Oral Presentation IIRoom N102 & 3GUT-IDDF Young Investigator Award: Oral Presentation IIChair: Jun YU
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15:50-18:2015:50-18:20JGH-IDDF Case / Video Champion: Oral PresentationRoom N102 & 3JGH-IDDF Case / Video Champion: Oral PresentationChair: Yuk-tong LEE
Room N111 & 12
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09:00-09:2009:00-09:20Opening of the ConferenceRoom N111 & 12Opening of the Conference09:00-09:20Opening of the ConferenceHong-zhi Xu (China)
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09:20-10:3009:20-10:30Session (1)Room N111 & 12Session (1)Chair: Bing HU, Yun-wong LAU, Yu-lan LIU09:20-09:40China's exploration of anti-inflammatory therapy for acute pancreatitisCheng-wei TANGChina Society of Gastroenterology
- President
APAGE- Council Member
09:40-10:00Decolonization of gut pathobiome by FMTCheng-tang CHIUChang Gung Memorial Hospital- Professor, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
10:00-10:20Flexible robotics for endoluminal surgery - Current and future developmentPhilip CHIUThe Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong- Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Shun Hing Education and Charity Fund Professor of Robotic Surgery
- Director of Multi-Scale Medical Robotics Center
- Director of Endoscopy Center and Institute of Digestive Disease
Health Bureau of HKSAR Government, Hong Kong- Member of the Steering Committee of Health and Medical Innovation Development
10:20-10:30Discussion SessionPanelist:
Zhe-chuan Mei, Xiao-lan Zhang -
10:30-11:4010:30-11:40Session (2)Room N111 & 12Session (2)Chair: Wei-chang Chen, Zhen Ding, Wei-guo Dong10:30-10:50Application of surgical drainage concept in the endoscopic minimally invasive treatmentPing-hong ZHOUZhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai
- Professor of Surgery
- Director & Chief of Endoscopy
Chinese Society of Digestive Endoscopy (CSDE)- Vice President
10:50-11:10Beyond image-based endoscopy AI: What’s next?Khek-yu HONational University of Singapore (NUS)- Professor of Medicine
Senior Consultant- National University Hospital (NUH)
11:10-11:30Current status and future prospects of prevention and control outcomes for high-risk populations of upper gastrointestinal cancers in ChinaGui-qi WANGCancer Hospital, National Cancer Center, Chinese Academy of Medical Science- Professor, Endoscopy Department
Expert Committee of the Early Diagnosis and Treatment of Cancer Project (Rural Areas) of the National Major Program for Public Health- Member
11:30-11:40Discussion SessionPanelist:
Yun-wong Lau, Xue-mei Liu -
11:40-12:4011:40-12:40Session (3)Room N111 & 12Session (3)Chair: Fei-hu BAI,Fei DAI, Hong XU11:40-12:00Interventional EUS, our experiencesPeng LIBeijing Friendship Hospital affiliated to Capital Medical University
- Vice President
National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases- Deputy Director
- Deputy Director of the Digestive Department
12:00-12:15Advancing together, rain or shine: Ushering in a new chapter for cross-strait gastroenterology through integrated developmentJian-lin RENZhongshan Hospital Affiliated to Xiamen University- Deputy Director
Institute of Digestive Diseases, Xiamen University- Director
12:15-12:30Gut microbiome, artificial intelligence, and inflammatory bowel disease researchHong-zhi Xu (China)12:30-12:40Discussion SessionPanelist:
Le Xu, Chun-ying Wu -
14:00-15:30
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15:30-16:4015:30-16:40Session (4)Room N111 & 12Session (4)Chair: Xiao-wei Liu, Li-juan Si, Raymond Tang15:30-15:50Ethical and legal issues of GI endoscopyChun-ying WUTaipei Veterans General Hospital
- Chair Professor, Department of Gastroenterology
National Ying Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU)- Director, Institute Biomedical Informatics
- Director, Health Innovation Center and Microbiota Research Center
15:50-16:10With traction techniques colorectal ESD is not so difficultMei Liu (China)16:10-16:30Contemporary reassessment of EUS-guided biliary drainageHsiu-po WANGTaiwan Interventional Pancreatobiliary Endoscopy Society (TIPES)- President
Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University- Professor
16:30-16:40Discussion SessionPanelists:
Yi-qun Hu, Chuan Xie -
16:40-17:5016:40-17:50Session (5)Room N111 & 12Session (5)Chair: Ping Chen, Jian-lin Ren, Ying-lian Xiao16:40-17:00Research advances in microbiome and gastrointestinal tumorsJun YUThe Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- Choh-Ming Li Professor of Medicine and Therapeutics
- Assistant Dean, Faculty of Medicine
- Director, Institute of Digestive Disease
- Director, State Key Laboratory Digestive Disease
17:00-17:20Advances in endoscopic diagnosis and treatment of superficial pharyngeal carcinomaZhe-chuan MEIDepartment of Gastroenterology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University- Professor, Chief Physician and PhD Supervisor
National Key R&D Program of China (Ministry of Science and Technology)- Principal Investigator
17:20-17:40Endoscopic management strategies for infected pancreatic necrosisYin ZHUThe First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University- Vice President
- Chief Physician in Gastroenterology
- Second-Class Professor
- PhD Supervisor
Jiangxi Provincial Quality Control Center for Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy- Director
17:40-17:50Discussion SessionPanelist:
Chao-qun HAN, Zhi-hang ZHOU -
17:50-18:1017:50-18:10Menarini Thematic MeetingRoom N111 & 12Menarini Thematic MeetingChair: Li-gang Chen17:50-18:10Colonoscopy quality control, the opening of the new era of intestinal examination “security check”Shun-tian CAIDepartment of Gastroenterology, Zhongshan Hospital Affiliated to Xiamen University
- Deputy Director
Vice Chairman- Youth Committee, Gastroenterology Branch, Cross-Strait Medical and Health Exchange Association
Endoscopy Live Demonstration (1)
State Key Lab Meeting (1): Microbiome and Cancer
GUT-IDDF Young Investigator Award: Oral Presentation I
Session (1)
| Chair | : | Bing HU, Yun-wong LAU, Yu-lan LIU |
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Session (2)
| Chair | : | Wei-chang Chen, Zhen Ding, Wei-guo Dong |
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10:30
11:10
11:30
Discussion Session
Endoscopy Live Demonstration (2)
State Key Lab Meeting (2): Microbiome/Metabolites, Gut-liver Axis and Liver Diseases
GUT-IDDF Young Investigator Award: Oral Presentation II
Session (3)
| Chair | : | Fei-hu BAI,Fei DAI, Hong XU |
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12:00
12:15
Gut microbiome, artificial intelligence, and inflammatory bowel disease research
12:30
Discussion Session
Lunch Symposium (A)
Lunch Symposium (B)
Joseph Sung Distinguished Lecture
Session (4)
IBD Session (1): Advancements in IBD Management
Hepatology Session (1): Viral Hepatitis
JGH-IDDF Case / Video Champion: Oral Presentation
Session (5)
| Chair | : | Ping Chen, Jian-lin Ren, Ying-lian Xiao |
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IBD Session (2): Cutting-Edge Issues in IBD: Advances in Imaging and Microbiome Insights
Hepatology Session (2): Metabolic Dysfunction-associated Steatotic Liver Disease
** Programme last updated in June 2025
