Talk on “Preventive Genetic Diagnostic (Genome Testing)”
by Dr Joseph Wong
Are you aware of your genetic risk markers?
Do you know your genes influence both your likely
course of illnesses and the efficiencies of respective therapies?
Although everyone bears nearly the same information in her/his genes, every individual is
nevertheless unique. This individuality is granted due to slight variations in the human genome.
Scientific researches have confirmed that human genome are associated with an increased risk of
acquired age-related diseases, especially if you are exposed to additional unfavorable factors such
as smoking, stress, alcohol consumption.
In this talk, we have invited Dr Joseph Wong to introduce the latest development on “Genome
Testing”, details as follows:
Date:
18 Nov 2005 (Friday)
Time:
6:30 – 7:30 pm (45 mins talk + 15 mins Q&A)
Charge per person (inclusive of 1 drink & snacks):
Venue:
$50 per person for members
$100 per person for non-members
Alumni Lounge, HKU Alumni Association
1/F., Yip Fung Building, 2 D’Aguilar St. Central, HK
Content
1.
Introduction of genetics and anti-aging medicine
2.
introducing Human Genome
3.
The relationship between genetics and hormonal balance
4.
The use of preventive genetic diagnostic in the prevention of degenerative diseases such as
breast cancer, prostate cancer, ischemic heart disease, stroke, hypertension,
hypercholesterolemia, diabetes mellitus
5.
Case study
6. Questions and Answers
For Booking/ Enquiry, please call Ms Cheng at 2523-0789; or email us at hkuaa@hkuaa.org.hk; or
visit our website http://www.hkuaa.org.hk for on line booking; or fill in the Registration Form and
fax it to 2523-2660.
About Dr Joseph Wong
Dr Joseph Wong, one of the most popular cosmetic physicians in Hong
Kong, is currently the medical consultant and attending physician at the
a3m Skin Rejuvenation Center.
He is specializes in aesthetic medicine and cosmetic dermatology, and is
a member of numerous medical associations including the American
Academy of Anti-aging Medicine, the European Organization of
Scientific Anti-aging medicine, the World Society of Anti-aging
Medicine in Hong Kong.
While practicing general medicine and dermatology, Dr Wong is also
actively involved in teaching medical students at both local universities.
He is also an examiner for the post graduate fellowship examination of
Hong Kong Colleage of Family Physician, and has been appointed as the
trainer in the Intense Pulsed Light by Lumenis (HK) Limited.
Another focus of his interest is the newly-emerging specialty of
Anti-aging medicine. As one of the first local doctors to be certified by
the American Board of Anti-aging Medicine and obtain his
post-University Mastership in Anti-aging medicine, University Centre of
Charleroi- Belgium, Dr Wong believes that the process of physical and
mental aging can be slowed or stopped through existing medical and
scientific interventions, and coupled with a holistic approach towards
life-style changes.
Dr Wong is well-received as a speaker for his humorous and insightful
observations. His articles have been published in various newspaper
and magazines. He is also the author of a book in Anti-aging medicine
entitled “You can look and feel 10 years younger”.
Registration Form
Talk on Preventive Genetic Diagnostic
By Dr Joseph Wong
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Time:
6:30 – 7:30 pm
Date:
18 Nov 2005 (Friday)
Venue:
Alumni Lounge, HKU Alumni Association
1/F., Yip Fung Building, 2 D’Aguilar St. Central,, HK
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walk-in enrolment will be accepted subject to availability.