Joseph Sung
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Professor Joseph Jao-yiu Sung, SBS
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) is the Vice-Chancellor of the Chinese University of Hong Kong
(CUHK),. He was the Associate Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, the Chair Professor
of the Department of Medicine and Therapeutics of the Chinese University of Hong Kong
, and the Head of the Shaw College
.
Professor Sung received his MBBS
from the University of Hong Kong in 1983, and obtained Doctor of Philosophy
from the University of Calgary
and Doctor of Medicine
from the Chinese University of Hong Kong
in 1992 and 1997 respectively. He joined the Faculty of Medicine of CUHK in 1992 and was promoted to the rank of Professor of Medicine and Therapeutics in 1998. He was appointed to the Head of the Shaw College in 2007.
Professor Sung has published over 500 full scientific articles in the foremost journals and also has reviewed more than 15 prestigious journals. His contributions during the fight against SARS outbreak were particularly impressive to the Hong Kong community.
Silver Bauhinia Star
The Silver Bauhinia Star is the second rank in the Order of the Bauhinia Star in Hong Kong, awarded to persons who have taken a leading part in public affairs or voluntary work over a long period...
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Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
) is the Vice-Chancellor of the Chinese University of Hong Kong
Chinese University of Hong Kong
The Chinese University of Hong Kong is a research-led university in Hong Kong.CUHK is the only tertiary education institution in Hong Kong with Nobel Prize winners on its faculty, including Chen Ning Yang, James Mirrlees, Robert Alexander Mundell and Charles K. Kao...
(CUHK),. He was the Associate Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, the Chair Professor
Professor
A professor is a scholarly teacher; the precise meaning of the term varies by country. Literally, professor derives from Latin as a "person who professes" being usually an expert in arts or sciences; a teacher of high rank...
of the Department of Medicine and Therapeutics of the Chinese University of Hong Kong
Chinese University of Hong Kong
The Chinese University of Hong Kong is a research-led university in Hong Kong.CUHK is the only tertiary education institution in Hong Kong with Nobel Prize winners on its faculty, including Chen Ning Yang, James Mirrlees, Robert Alexander Mundell and Charles K. Kao...
, and the Head of the Shaw College
Shaw College
The Shaw College is the fourth college of The Chinese University of Hong Kong. It is named after its patron, Sir Run Run Shaw who donated five hundred million Hong Kong dollars for the establishment of the college...
.
Professor Sung received his MBBS
MBBS
MBBS was a popular BBS system in the Nordic countries during the mid-1990s. It was created by a team of Oslo-based enthusiasts, led by Mike Robertson. As many BBS systems of that era, it was only available for the DOS platform. Since one process could only handle one node, multitaskers such as...
from the University of Hong Kong in 1983, and obtained Doctor of Philosophy
Doctor of Philosophy
Doctor of Philosophy, abbreviated as Ph.D., PhD, D.Phil., or DPhil , in English-speaking countries, is a postgraduate academic degree awarded by universities...
from the University of Calgary
University of Calgary
The University of Calgary is a public research university located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Founded in 1966 the U of C is composed of 14 faculties and more than 85 research institutes and centres.More than 25,000 undergraduate and 5,500 graduate students are currently...
and Doctor of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine is a doctoral degree for physicians. The degree is granted by medical schools...
from the Chinese University of Hong Kong
Chinese University of Hong Kong
The Chinese University of Hong Kong is a research-led university in Hong Kong.CUHK is the only tertiary education institution in Hong Kong with Nobel Prize winners on its faculty, including Chen Ning Yang, James Mirrlees, Robert Alexander Mundell and Charles K. Kao...
in 1992 and 1997 respectively. He joined the Faculty of Medicine of CUHK in 1992 and was promoted to the rank of Professor of Medicine and Therapeutics in 1998. He was appointed to the Head of the Shaw College in 2007.
Professor Sung has published over 500 full scientific articles in the foremost journals and also has reviewed more than 15 prestigious journals. His contributions during the fight against SARS outbreak were particularly impressive to the Hong Kong community.