Dr. Hiu Yee Kwan - Obesity and Cancer - Women Researcher Award

Hong Kong Baptist University - Hong Kong

AUTHOR PROFILE

EARLY ACADEMIC PURSUITS

Kwan Hiu Yee's academic journey began with a strong foundation in the sciences. She earned a B.Sc. with 2nd Honors Upper Class in Biology and Biotechnology from the Faculty of Science at The University of Hong Kong (1992-1995).

PROFESSIONAL ENDEAVORS

Continuing her academic pursuits, Kwan Hiu Yee completed her Ph.D. at the Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (2001-2006). She further honed her expertise by obtaining a Certificate in Epidemiology & Control of Infectious Diseases from the School of Public Health at The Chinese University of Hong Kong in 2005.

CONTRIBUTIONS AND RESEARCH FOCUS ON OBESITY AND CANCER

Kwan Hiu Yee's research focus has been on the intersection of physiology, public health, and Chinese medicine. Her contributions extend to the exploration of vascular ion channel targets in cardiovascular diseases, as evidenced by winning the Second Prize of China Medical Science and Technology Award in 2020.

IMPACT AND INFLUENCE

As an Associate Professor and Associate Director in the Teaching and Research Division at the Centre for Cancer & Inflammation Research, School of Chinese Medicine, Hong Kong Baptist University, Kwan Hiu Yee plays a pivotal role in shaping the academic landscape.

ACADEMIC CITES

Her impactful work is reflected in numerous academic accolades, including the CUHK Young Scholars Dissertation Awards nomination in 2007 and the HKBU School Performance Award in Teaching in 2022.

LEGACY AND FUTURE CONTRIBUTIONS

Kwan Hiu Yee's legacy is marked by her active involvement in professional memberships, such as the International Society for Extracellular Vesicles and the Hong Kong Association for the Study of Obesity and Cancer. With a diverse skill set, including a Master of Arts in Translation & Linguistics, she continues to contribute to academia.