Together to excel Forever for public health 至善結伴攀登永保公共衛生

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2 Together to excel Forever for public health 至善結伴攀登永保公共衛生 p.2 p.4 p.8 p.14 p.22 OUR MISSION MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR BRIEF HISTORY OUR PEOPLE EDUCATION C o n t e n t s p.30 p.54 p.58 p.68 p.76 RESEARCH AND FUNDING PRIZES AND AWARDS ACADEMIC EVENTS LOCAL, REGIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL LINKS SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY

3 Our MISSION The School is committed to protecting and improving health for all people, through the synthesis of state-of-the-science research, the dissemination of knowledge in education and training, and the application of the public health sciences. Goals of the School of Public Health To provide education and training for public health practitioners and scientists, and the medical, nursing and allied health professions. To conduct cutting edge scientific inquiry into important public health issues locally, in East Asia and globally. To translate empirical findings and research innovations into public health advocacy and action. To partner with a broad spectrum of service and community organizations from the local level to supranational agencies, to promote health, strengthen capacity and effect improvements. 2 School of Public Health Annual Report

4 MESSAGE From the Director It has now been over one year since our School of Public Health was inaugurated on September 20, 2009 by Professor Chen Zhu, our Minister of Health, and Dr. York Chow, our Secretary of Food and Health. At the inauguration, we also signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) with 34 schools of public health in the Mainland to promote collaboration in education and training, research and public health advocacy. The inauguration and MoU signing ceremony was honoured by the presence of many distinguished guests and we received congratulatory messages from many VIPs including The Chief Executive of the Hong Kong SAR Government, Mr. Donald Tsang. The occasion was not just a formality or a celebration. It is a milestone to mark our long history in the medical school and The University of Hong Kong, and to launch our new pledge to pursue excellence and to promote public health. Our vision and pledge: Together, to excel; Forever, for public health has been guiding us forwards and I am pleased to present our Annual Report. I feel highly honored, greatly privileged and deeply grateful to share with you our efforts and achievements during the past year has presented many new challenges to the School. Following the retirement of Professor Tony Hedley in April, Professor Sarah McGhee also took early retirement in September. Dr. Mary Schooling took extended leave in the US, while Dr. Steve Riley left to take up a new job in the UK. However, we have successfully managed to keep them strongly connected. Professors Hedley and McGhee and Dr. Schooling will continue to work for the School, be in Hong Kong periodically and communicate through s and other means. Dr. Riley continues to collaborate with our infectious disease team. We are very fortunate to have many experienced and committed full time, part time and honorary members. They are the most important asset of the School. The staff have been most understanding, willing to share and help in overcoming problems during this interim period. I am most grateful. We are recruiting the best people with local and international experience to re-establish the School s strength. We have promoted some of our teachers to help, but preparations for the new curriculum, the double student in-take in 2012, and Master of Public Health (MPH) growth means the teaching load and pressure have escalated. Nevertheless, we are totally committed to face these challenges and shall deliver the best possible public health education, including courses for the Common Core Curriculum, to our students in medicine and related disciplines. Tobacco Control and Advocacy Despite these challenges, the School has made remarkable achievements and continues to enjoy strong encouragement and support from the LKS Faculty of Medicine, the HKSAR Government particularly the Food and Health Bureau, Department of Health, the Hospital Authority, the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, many other government and non-governmental organizations, the community, China Mainland, and overseas universities. This year, we are particularly pleased to have reached the targetted number of students for our MPH programme, approved by the University about 10 years ago. With the rapid growth, increasing reputation, positive graduate and student feedback, we have attracted a record high number of applicants and have admitted 100 students with diversified cultural, academic and professional backgrounds from Hong Kong, China Mainland and overseas. We have 66 MPH, 4 MPhil and 1 PhD graduates for the 2010 Degree Congregation. Our School is contributing the largest number of taught postgraduates to our medical faculty was a very productive and fruitful year in terms of research grants and publications for our School. Our collaborative research partners have further expanded. We have a record high number of five RGC-GRF 2010/11 awards. School staff have also obtained many other grants, including large commissioned grants from the Food and Health Bureau, the Hong Kong Cancer Fund and the Queen Mary Hospital Charitable Foundation. We have published a record high number of SCI papers with an average impact factor of We have a paper in New England Journal of Medicine on influenza and many other high impact papers from our infectious disease research team. With the funding and partnership of the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, the FAMILY project aiming to promote Health, Happiness and Harmony (3Hs) has, in its first 3 years, successfully completed 5 pilot randomized controlled trials with 4 NGO partners (Caritas-Hong Kong, Hong Kong Family Welfare Society, Hong Kong Christian Service and Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Welfare Council) and Family Health Service of Department of Health. Our household survey of about 14,000 households (30,000 people) and the Hong Kong Family and Health Information Trends Survey (HK-FHInTS) have attracted wide coverage by the mass media. Our Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, with Guangzhou 12th Hospital and University of Birmingham has recruited 30,000 subjects and completed a follow-up examination of 15,000. A PubMed search 4 School of Public Health Annual Report

5 MESSAGE From the Director using Guangzhou Biobank on November 22, 2010 showed 51 publications. The Children of 1997 Birth Cohort Study is making good progress with increasing publications (about 20 published). Our Centre for Psycho-Oncology Research & Training has produced 37 papers, with several more in press since its establishment in It also hosted the Second East Asian Psycho-Oncology Network conference in August 2010, and currently runs international collaborations with teams in Australia, China, Japan, and Germany. Our air pollution research team has led and completed a multi-city air pollution study in Asia and has produced strong evidence to support air quality guidelines and advocacy for air pollution control. In addition to the RGC AoE project on influenza, we have joined the AoE project on nasopharyngeal cancer and shall coordinate a multicity study of lymphoma funded by the US National Cancer Institute. Our health economics team completed studies on screening for Group B streptococcal disease, risk factors for hospital use by older people and the impact of the smoke-free law. We are also engaged in numerous health services research projects including novel research assessing the effectiveness of hospital accreditation, the utility of e-health applications in changing health risk behaviours among cardiovascular patients and cost effectiveness of screening strategies. Within the medical faculty, our deep collaboration with several partners has been highly rewarding. We have successfully promoted smoking cessation and related research and have trained many local and Mainland health care professionals in smoking cessation and tobacco control. We have strong support from the Hong Kong Council on Smoking and Health, Tung Wah Group of Hospitals and other partners. We are conducting large surveys on smoking in women and students. With the generous donation for the Sir Robert Kotewall Professorship in Public Health and strong support from our Honorary Professor Ron Zimmern, we are making good progress in public health genetics and with Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, in community child health. Our collaborations with departments of surgery and/or oncology in all tertiary hospitals in Hong Kong studying psychosocial outcomes in breast and other cancers continue to grow. Tobacco Control and Advocacy 13, Professor AJ Hedley gave the keynote address for the Inaugural Anthony J Hedley Lecture. We were deeply honoured to have Professor Gabriel Leung as our officiating guest, Dr. CH Leong and Dr. PY Leung as our guests-of-honour and Dr Gloria Tam, Professor Sian Griffiths and Dr. Fung Hong as speakers and Professor Sophia Chan, Dr. Duncan Macfarlane and Ms. Karen Sadler as discussants. Finally, I wish to express my sincerest thanks to all of you who have been supporting our School and working with us, all the staff of the School, our Dean, Professor SP Lee, PVC, Professor Paul Tam and the University. I have been fortunate enough to be backed by a team of very motivated, highly professional and dedicated colleagues who have worked tirelessly and cohesively to keep the School moving forward. My best wishes to you all for the 3 Hs, health, happiness and harmony and I look forward to joining hands with you, for public health. Professor TH Lam, MD, Sir Robert Kotewall Professor in Public Health, Director, School of Public Health, Chair and Head, Department of Community Medicine Following the success of the 1st Hong Kong Public Health Forum held in September 2009, the second forum on the topic of The past and future roles of academic public health was held on December 6 School of Public Health Annual Report

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7 Brief HISTORY The Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine School of Public Health On October 1, 1887, the London Missionary Society founded the Hong Kong College of Medicine for Chinese. Professor Patrick Manson was appointed as the first Dean. In 1892, the College s first two graduates, including Dr. Sun Yat Sen received their degrees. The name of the college was changed to the Hong Kong College of Medicine in Five years later, the University of Hong Kong was established and the College of Medicine became the premier Faculty of the new University. Clinical teaching was transferred to the newly completed Queen Mary Hospital in Queen Mary Hospital serves as the teaching hospital of the Faculty of Medicine to this day. On April 5, 1965, the Li Shu Fan Building in Sassoon Road was opened to accommodate the preclinical departments. New student enrollment was subsequently increased to 120. In recent decades, the Faculty has continued to expand and innovate. The Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery curriculum was reformed in The Faculty became the first medical institute in the region that adopted a system-based curriculum using student-centred and problem-based learning approaches. The Medical Faculty moved into a new complex on Sassoon Road in In 2007, the Faculty celebrated the 120th Anniversary of its founding. Today, the Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine is the largest faculty at the University of Hong Kong, with around 200 full-time teaching staff and 500 research support staff and 1900 students. The Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine comprises 17 departments, School of Public Health, School of Chinese Medicine, School of Nursing, Eye Institute and a number of research centres. The Public Health Research Centre (PHRC) is one of the five research centres based on the Faculty's first strategic research themes. Members of the School of Public Health actively participate in the PHRC and HKU University Research Committee Strategic Research Theme on Public Health (SRT Public Health). Professor TH Lam is Director of PHRC and Convenor of SRT Public Health. The PHRC has 28 full members and 36 associated members. The PHRC and the SRT have provided many opportunities for multidisciplinary research and have been very successful in bidding for post-doctoral fellowships and other funding. The main themes for the SRT Public Health are on obesity and physical activity and influenza. With funding from the University Research Committee and the Faculty, we have been running 8 research projects. Public health has a long established tradition in the University of Hong Kong. It was first introduced into the medical curriculum of the Hong Kong College of Medicine for Chinese in In 1950, the Department of Social Medicine was established and the name was later changed to the Department of Social and Preventive Medicine in 1970 and then the Department of Community Medicine in 1974, with Professor MJ Colbourne as Head of Department. In 1987, Professor AJ Hedley was appointed as Chair Professor and Head. From 2000 onwards, Professor TH Lam has become Chair Professor and Head of the Department. In 2004, The University of Hong Kong established the School of Public Health and the Public Health Research Centre (PHRC). The inauguration of the School of Public Health was held on September 20, 2009, with China Minister of Health Professor Chen Zhu and Hong Kong Secretary for Food and Health Dr. York Chow officiating. 34 directors of schools of public health in the Mainland attended the inauguration and we signed Memoranda of Understanding with the schools to promote collaboration in education and training, research and promotion of public health. The School has made significant international and locally relevant contributions through its research and advocacy to improve the health of populations and individuals in tobacco control, air pollution, control of infectious and non-communicable diseases, health services research and economic consequences of chronic diseases, behavioural sciences and life-course epidemiology. Much of this research has informed international, such as the World Health Organization, national and local public health policies such as tobacco control, infectious disease control, and health services and financing. The development of a robust academic and professional infrastructure - a long-standing School priority - is evidenced in the strong commitment to teaching and learning in undergraduate, research and taught course postgraduate programmes. The School is an established innovative leader in Public Health education and training. 10 School of Public Health Annual Report

8 Brief HISTORY The Inauguration Ceremony of School of Public Health Alice Memorial Hospital in 1887 The Hong Kong College of Medicine for Chinese was located here. Source: Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital Dr Sze, Tung Sing is appointed as Professor of Social Medicine (till 1952) Sun Yat-sen, one of the first students of the Hong Kong College of Medicine for Chinese, sits the professional examination on public health with the best result. The Inauguration Ceremony for the School of Public Health was held on September 20, Professor Chen Zhu, Minister of Health, PRC and Dr. York Chow, Secretary for Food and Health, HKSAR, officiated. At the event, Memoranda of Understanding were signed between the School and 34 schools of public health from China Mainland to promote collaboration in education and training, research and promotion of public health. Professor Chen Zhu, Minister of Health, PRC Source: Growing with Hong Kong, p Professor PH Teng is appointed full-time professor after retirement from government services (till 1974) Dr KC Yeo, Director of Medical and Health Services, is appointed as Chair of Social Medicine (till 1957). Source: Growing with Hong Kong, p Professor MJ Colbourne is appointed as Head of Department (till 1980). Dr JWL Kleevens is appointed as Head of Department and in 1983 becomes Chair of Community Medicine (till 1987) The Inauguration Ceremony for the School of Public Health was held on September 20, Professor AJ Hedley is appointed as Chair of Community Medicine and Head of Department. (till 2000) Professor TH Lam is appointed as Head and Chair Professor of Department. (Until now) 2000 Memoranda of Understanding were signed between the School and 34 schools of public health from China Mainland. 12 School of Public Health Annual Report

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10 Environmental Air Pollution Our PEOPLE Academic Staff Research Staff Sir Robert Kotewall Professor in Public Health Director (School of Public Health) Chair and Head (Department of Community Medicine) Professor Lam, Tai Hing JP, MBBS, MD(HK), MSc, MSc (OccMed) (Lond), FFPH, FFOM (Lond), FAFOM RACP, Hon. FHKCCM, FHKAM (Community Medicine), FRCP (Edin) Chair Professor Professor Hedley, Anthony Johnson (till April 2010) BBS, JP, MBChB, MD (Aberd), MD (Hon) (Khon Kaen), DSocMed (Edin), FRCP (Edin, Glas, Lond), FFPH (RCP) UK, FHKCCM, FHKAM, FACE, FRACMA Professors Professor Fielding, Richard BA (Hons), PhD, CPsych, AFBPsS, FHKPsS, FFPH Professor McGhee, Sarah Morag BA, BSc, PhD (Glas), FFPH (RCP) UK Associate Professors Dr Johnston, Janice Mary (Deputy Head (Education)) BHE (Br Col), MHSA (Alberta), PhD (HK), FFPH (RCP) UK Dr Wong, Chit Ming BSc (Manc), MSc (Lond), PhD (HK), C.Stat. (RSS), FFPH(RCP) Clinical Assistant Professors / Assistant Professors Dr Chan, Yap Hang Will MBBS, MRes(Med) Dr Chim, David DABFM (USA), DABAM (USA) Dr Cowling, Benjamin John BSc (Warwick), PhD (Warwick) Dr Ho, Sai Yin Daniel MPH (Syd), PhD (HK), RPT, DFPH (RCP) (UK) 16 Annual Report Dr Ip, Kai Ming Dennis BSc (Bio Med Sc) (HK), MBBS (HK), MSc (InfectDis) (Lond), MSc (TravMed) (Glas), MSc (ApplMath) (CityUHK), PDipID (HK), FRSS, MStat (HK), MPhil (Epidemiology) (Cantab), MFTM RCPS (Glas), FACTM, FFTM ACTM Dr Lam, Wing Tak Wendy BSc (Nursing), MSc, PhD Dr Riley, Steven (till September 2010) BA, MSc, DPhil Dr Schooling, Catherine Mary MA (Pure Maths & Medieval History), MSc (Operational Research), MSc (Statistics), PhD Dr Tse, C Vicki (till January 2010) MBBS, BSc(Med), MHA, FHKCCM, FRACMA Dr Wu, Tsz Kei Joseph BS, PhD Assistant IT Director Dr Ho, Lai Ming Research Assistant Professor Dr Lau, Ho Yin Eric Post-doctoral Fellows Dr Hui, Lai Ling Connie Dr Kwok, Kin On Dr Lai, Hak Kan Dr Liang, Jieming Iris Dr Wong, Oi Ling Irene Dr Yang, Lin Teaching Staff Teaching Consultant Dr Vackova, Dana Tutors and Demonstrators Mr Chan, King Pan Eric Ms Chau, Yuen Kwan Patsy Mr Hon, Yee Lok Kenneth Ms Ng, Ka Man Carmen Dr Schag-Grandi, Kerstin Dr Shetye, Shobha Satish Ms Tam, Man Hin Cecilia Mr Tsui, Chi Man (till September 2010) Dr Villait Shaima Dr Yoon, Sung Won Research Officers Dr Heys, Michelle (till September 2010) Dr Thach, Quoc Thuan Mr Tin, Yiu Kei Keith Project Manager Ms Durrani, Sunita Clinical Trials Manager Ms Fung, Oi Pei Rita Clinical Trials Co-ordinators Ms Chou, Siu Kwan Erica Mrs Lim, Wai Shui Kwan Winnie Nurses Ms Ng, Man Wai Diane Ms So, Hau Chi Teresa Ms Wong, Sui Ting Tina Ms Wong, Wing Yu Valerie (till November 2010) Senior Technical Officers Ms Fang, Jing Vicky Ms Shen, Lu Angela (till June 2010) Senior Research Assistants Ms Chau, June Mr Chiang, Yuen Sun Louis Mr Chung, Yat Nork Roger Dr Ding, Chun Yan Carrie (till June 2010) Dr Ho, Wing Kai Andrew Dr Kwok, Man Ki Maggie Dr Lo, Wing Sze Tracy Dr Mangal, Tara Danielle (till September 2010) Ms Wong, Lai Chin (till June 2010) Dr Wu, Peng Ms Yau, Yik Shi Cynthia Research Assistants Ms Chan, Ching Yi Sharon Ms Chan, Ka Wai Christina Ms Chan, Shing Shaina Ms Cheng, Ka Wing Krisie Ms Cheng, Ka Yeung Calvin Ms Cheung, Ka Ching Chelsia (till September 2010) Ms Cheung, Ka Yan Ophelia Mr Chiu, Ho Ming Albert Ms Chiu, Wai Kei April (till April 2010) Mr Choi, Kwok Yiu Edward (till January 2010) Ms Choy, Man Shun Ms Chui, Ka Wai Esther Ms Fok, Nga Yin Angel Ms He, Xiuqing Ms Ho, Wing Ting Sonnia Ms Kam, May Sin Andrea Ms Kwok, Nga Ting Marie Ms Kwok Yuen Ting (till December 2009) Ms Lai, Tak Yee Barbara (till September 2010) Mr Lau, Chun Wai Frankie Mr Lau, Yuen Chi Roy (till August 2010) Mr Lee, Che Hei Joe Ms Li, Wai Yee Wylie Ms Liu, Xiao Shi Melody Ms Luk, Hoi Ying Victoria (till November 2010) Ms Mak, King Wai Loretta Ms Mak, Nga Yee Joyce (till January 2010) Ms Ng, Kan Kwan Jenny Ms Ng, Tsz Man Cindy Ms Ngai, Lai Chi Josephine Mr. Ning, Yao Ms Shing, Yee Ting Jacobi (till September 2010) Mr So, Ching Jason Ms Wong, Hiu Fai Jennifer Mr Yau, Fat Ming Kevin (till September 2010) Ms Ye, Michelle Ms Yeung, Pin Wah Eileen (till November 2010) Ms Yung, Hoi Ki Sandy School of Public Health 17

11 Environmental Air Pollution Our PEOPLE Administrative Staff General Administration Administrative Assistant Ms Au, Kit Yee Serine Executive Staff (Education and Research) Ms Koon, Wai Cindy IT Support Staff Mr Tang, Chung Yin Clerical Staff Ms Chan, Sik Yee Maria Ms Chi, Yuk Sheung Marie Ms Chow, Yick Shuen Shirley Ms Fung Hoi Yin Joyce (till September 2010) Mr Kwan, Wan Yee Alexander Ms Lai, Shuk Man Josephine Ms Lau, Man Yee Karen Mr Lee, Kim Way Ms Li, Mun Yee Sinny Mr Lui, Tze Kit Tom Ms Sie, Kam Lau Cecilia Ms Tse, Shuk Ming Connie Ms Wong, Miu Ying Cherry (till Jan 2010) Research Staff Hong Kong Jockey Club Family Project Assistant Professor Dr Tang, Kwok Hung Arthur (till November 2009) BSc, MSc, PhD (Mich State) Research Assistant Professors Dr Tam, Wai San Wilson (till October 2010) Dr Yu, Xiaonan Nancy Post-doctoral Fellows Ms Au, Wing Han Doreen (till December 2010) Dr Hirschmann, Malia Anne Richmond Dr Lee, Hong Paul Dr Yu, Ho Yan Ruby (till November 2009) Dr Yu, Ying Ying Reagan Research Officers Ms Fabrizio, Cecilia Stover Mr Wong, Tsz Kin Paul Research Assistants Ms Chan, Man Wai Mary Ms Chan, Chong Mr Chiu, Kwok Hoi Ms Choi, Wan Ling Ranee (till June 2010) Mr Lam, Hoi Wah Ken Mr Law, Kam Lun (till January 2010) Ms Lee, Sze Tsai Esther Ms Leung, Suk Man Jenny Mr Li, Chi Hang Terence Mr Yiu, Kar Lai Charles Administrative Staff Hong Kong Jockey Club Family Project Project Administrator Ms Wan, Ngai Teck Alice Administrative Assistant Ms Cheuk, Siu Man Maggie (till January 2010) Executive Staff Ms Yip, Wing Ki Candy IT Support Staff Mr Lau, Wai Leung Bosco Mr Wong, Hoi Wa Clerical Staff Ms Pang, Ka Lai Amy Ms Yuen, Ming Chun Jenny Research Postgraduate Students Ms Au, Ho Yee Angel Mr Au Yeung, Shiu Lun Ryan Mr Chapman, Peter Stuart Ms Chen, Jing Mr Cheng, Ka Yeung Calvin Ms Cheung, Wai Ling Annie Mr Choi, Cheuk Wai Horace Mr Chung, Yat Nork Roger Mr Elwell-Sutton, Timothy Mark Ms Fung, Sze Wan Samantha Ms Huang, Rong Sarah Ms Kavikondala, Sushma Mr Klick, Brendan A Mr Lam, Ki Fung Kelvin Mr Lau, Lee Hang Lincoln Mr Lau, Siu Yin Max Ms Lau, Wan Ling Elaine Ms Leung, Sze Man Karen Ms Lian, Jinxiao Tina Ms Liao, Qiuyan Julie Ms Lin, Shilin Cindy Ms Long, Meijing Christine Ms Lu, Qiuying Sandy Mr Mak, Kwok Kei Ms Ng, Sophia Mr Ning, Yao Danny Mr Sun, Wenjie Ms Tin, Sze Pui Pamela Mr Vu, Manh Tuan Leo Ms Wang, Dongling Linda Mr Wang, Man Ping Kelvin Ms Wang, Xiling Erin Ms Wong, Wing Tak Teresa Ms Wong, Yuen Ting Jessica Ms Wu, Kendra Mary Ms Wu, Peng Ms Xu, Lin Shelly Ms Xu, Wansu Ida Ms Zhou, Haiyun Melody Ms Zhou, Jiangxiu Ms Zhou, Ying Joey 18 School of Public Health Annual Report

12 Environmental Air Pollution Our PEOPLE Honorary Staff Honorary Clinical Professor Professor Yeoh, Eng Kiong The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Honorary Professors Professor Anderson, Roy Malcolm Imperial College, London Professor Cheng, Kar Keung University of Birmingham, Birmingham Professor Chow, Chun Bong Hong Kong Professor He, Yao Institute of Geriatrics, Beijing Professor Ho, Shiu Wei William Hong Kong Professor Jiang, Chao Qiang Guangzhou 12th Hospital, Guangzhou Professor Kagan, Sarah Hope University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia Professor Kawachi, Ichiro Harvard School of Public Health, Boston Professor Lam, Ping Yan Department of Health, Hong Kong Professor Lee, Kwing Chin Kenneth The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Professor Lu, Jui-Fen Rachel Chang Gung University, Taiwan Professor Mackay, Judith Mary Asian Consultancy on Tobacco Control, Hong Kong Professor Stewart, Sunita Mahtani University of Texas, Dallas Professor Wong, Otto Applied Health Sciences, San Mateo Professor Zimmern, Ronald Leslie Foundation for Genomics and Population Health, Cambridge Honorary Clinical Associate Professors Dr Chan, Hon Yee Constance Food and Environmental Hygiene Department, Hong Kong Dr Fung, Hong Prince of Wales Hospital, Hong Kong Dr Kong, Han Boon James Central Medical Practice, Hong Kong Dr Kwok, Kai Him Henry Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong Dr Lam, Chak Wah Ruttonjee Hospital, Hong Kong Dr Lam, Tat Yin David Tung Wah Hospital, Hong Kong Dr Lee, Siu Yuen Miranda Food and Environmental Hygiene Department, Hong Kong Dr Lee, Tze Yuen Hong Kong Dr Leung, Chi Chiu Department of Health, Hong Kong Dr Lo, Su Vui Hospital Authority, Hong Kong Dr Ma, Hok Cheung Caritas Medical Centre, Hong Kong Dr Mok, Yun Wing Kowloon Hospital, Hong Kong Dr Sham, Mau Kwong Michael Grantham Hospital, Hong Kong Dr Siu, Shing Chung Tung Wah Eastern Hospital, Hong Kong Dr Tam, Cheuk Ming Department of Health, Hong Kong Dr Tinsley, Helen Hong Kong Dr Tsang, Chiu Yee Luke Department of Health, Hong Kong Dr Tsang, Ho Fai Thomas Department of Health, Hong Kong Dr Wat, Ming Sun Nelson Fung Yiu King Hospital, Hong Kong Dr Yu, Cissy Tung Wah Hospital, Hong Kong Dr Yung, Wai Hung Raymond Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital, Hong Kong Honorary Associate Professors Dr Adab, Peymane University of Birmingham, Birmingham Profesor Chen, Pingyan Southern Medical University, Guangzhou Dr Clarke, Sean University of Toronto, Toronto Dr Edmunds, William John Health Protection Agency, London Dr Humphries, Michael John Beijing Novartis Pharma Limited, Shanghai Dr Mak, Kwok Hang Department of Health, Hong Kong Dr Mak, Sin Ping Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, Hong Kong Dr Rannan-eilya, Ravindra P Institute of Health, Sri Lanka Dr Smith, Richard David London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London Dr Straus, Sharon Elizabeth University of Toronto, Toronto Dr Thomas, Graham Neil University of Birmingham, Birmingham Ms Tse, Sau Ling Nancy Hospital Authority, Hong Kong Dr Viswanath, Kasisomayajula Harvard School of Public Health, Boston Dr Wan, Wai Yee Public Health Consultancy Network, Hong Kong Honorary Clinical Assistant Professors Dr Au, Tak Kwong Gareth Hong Kong Dr Lau, Kam Shing Ruttonjee Hospital, Hong Kong Dr Liu, Wai To Raymond Ruttonjee Hospital, Hong Kong Dr Owens, David Edward Hong Kong Dr To, May Kei Liza Department of Health, Hong Kong Dr Tse, Vicki Cynthia Princeps Medical Consulting, Hong Kong Dr Wong, Yu Shing Lawrence Department of Health, Hong Kong Honorary Assistant Professors Dr Cheng, Yin Ting Grace Hospital Authority, Hong Kong Dr Cheng, Yeung Hung Hong Kong Dr Lee Wing Stephanie Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong Dr Ma, Sze Lok Stefan Ministry of Health, Singapore Dr Ou, Chunquan Southern Medical University, Guangzhou Dr Sum, Shuk Mei Marina Hong Kong Dr Wong, Po Shan Joy Hong Kong Dr Wong, Wing Sze The Hong Kong Institute of Education, Hong Kong Dr Yeung, Yue Ting Raymond Swiss Re, Hong Kong Honorary Research Associates Mr Lam, Kin Bong Hubert University of Birmingham, Birmingham Mr Tsin, Tai Wa Hong Kong Institute of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene, Hong Kong Dr Yin, Peng Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing Mr Yu, Yin Sum Marcus Hong Kong Dr Zhang, Weisen Guangzhou 12th Hospital, Guangzhou Research Associates Dr Hu, Zhiguang Beijing Dr Lam, Man Kin Department of Health, Hong Kong Dr Li, Mun Pik Teresa Department of Health, Hong Kong Dr Mak, Yim Wah The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong Dr Tang, Ho Ming Raymond The Practice, Hong Kong Honorary Tutors Ms Chan, Yuk Tuen Moira Department of Health, Hong Kong Ms Li, Mei Wah Department of Health, Hong Kong Ms Pang, Kit Wah Jenny Department of Health, Hong Kong Ms So, Shuk Han Department of Health, Hong Kong Ms So, Yuet Ming Department of Health, Hong Kong Ms Wong, Siu Yuk Department of Health, Hong Kong 20 School of Public Health Annual Report

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14 EDUCATION Nurturing Minds Health Services Undergraduate Public Health Innovative community projects and research, problem-based learning materials and lectures have been designed to incorporate important public health concepts and practices in the undergraduate MBBS, Nursing and Chinese Medicine curricula. The effectiveness of our teaching and learning has been demonstrated in our international and local publications and news reports. The MBBS curriculum (from Year-1 to Year-4) takes a problem-based learning (PBL) approach which emphasizes independent self-directed learning and teamwork. Our teaching programmes adopt highly interactive and experiential approaches to learning. The MBBS Year-3 Public Health Advocacy Programme, with students organizing mass rallies, signature campaigns, school talks and other activities in the community, targeting tobacco control, air pollution, obesity and physical inactivity has made important contributions to the community. Such a public health action oriented education programme is unique in medical education in Asia. We have introduced inter-professional education through the Patient Care (Feel-link) Project for Year-1 MBBS and Bachelor of Nursing students. Working together, the students visit patients with chronic illness in the community. Through this programme students acquire inter-professional and patient oriented communication skills and within an experiential learning environment, are introduced to the psychosocial aspects of medicine and medical care. Together with the Year-1 and Year-2 Evidence Based Practice Modules, Year-2 Patient-Care (Mother Baby), Year-3 Health Care Research Project and Year-4 Smoking Cessation Training, students are exposed to a comprehensive programme of public health education Common Core Curriculum It is a new requirement for undergraduate students at HKU. The Common Core Curriculum (CCC) as a whole will engage students in an exploration of issues of profound significance in relation to a number of fundamental human experiences. There are four Areas of Inquiry (AoIs) which serve a means of organizing the common core curriculum. The School has proposed a course The science of evidence: Is medicine scientific? which will be offered in This course will provide an understanding of the complexity involved in the application of scientific knowledge to the improvement of the human condition, both from the individual and societal perspectives. List of MBBS Prize Winners 2010 Professor Michael Colbourne Prize Ms Au, She Wai Mr Chua, Gilbert Ms Chui, Wan Ying Winnie Mr Ip, Hoi Kiu Mr Mo, Chung Yin Mr Wong, Lok Yu Mr Wong, Tin Hung Ms Zhou, Miaochang Ho Kam Tong Prize in Community Medicine Mr Lee, Wai Kwan The Teng Pin Hui Prize in Community Medicine Ms Zhou, Miaochang Yuan AI-TI Gold Medal in Behavioural Sciences Mr So, Tsz Him Sister Mary Aquinas Prizes Ms Au, Wing Han Mr Leung, Eric Mr Lui, Tak Wai David Research Postgraduate Programmes Research postgraduate students make an important and valued contribution to the research, teaching and learning in the School of Public Health. Research opportunities are available in the following areas: Theme 1: Epidemiology and control of infectious diseases and environmental hazards Theme 2: Lifestyle, lifecourse and molecular determinants of chronic conditions Theme 3: Health services, systems and policy research Theme 4: Behavioural medicine and well-being Since 1977, a total of 27 MPhil and 43 PhD students have graduated. Our concurrent admissions have steadily risen. We are proud to see our students' progress in the form of postgraduate seminars and journal clubs. They have also contributed to many presentations in local and international conferences and papers in high impact journals. We have an excellent research postgraduate student track record. Number of Graduation Graduates Hong Kong College of Family Applications No. of No. of Hong Kong Society of Community Medicine Period Application Period Physicians' Prize in Community Medicine Received Applications Applications MPhil PhD Prize Recommended accepted 5 5 Ms Chan, Ming Chung Ms Chan, Natalie Christine MPhil PhD Chau Yuen Kwan Patsy Chen Runqiu Mr Cheng, Wai Fat Mr Ho, Hoi Lung Main Round 2008/ Lu Qiuying Sandy Hui Lai Ling Connie Mr Chiang, Chi Sing Michael Ms Lo, Wai Yin Christine Jan 2009 May Song Liang Lo Wing Sze Tracy Ms Ho, Hoi Woon Mr Pun, Yat Hei Jun 2009 Sep Wang Man Ping Kelvin Wong Oi Ling Irene Ms Lam, Ho Ching Mr So, Man Hon Main Round 2009/ Wong Yee Man Bonny Yang Lin Mr Lee, Ka Chun Ms So, Wai Lam Jane Jan 2010 May Mr Lee, Wai Kwan Ms Tsui, Wai Man Vivien Jun 2010 Aug Fung Sze Wan Samantha Kwok Man Ki Maggie Ms Yeung, Yik Tsing Emma Mr Yue, Kai Hong 2010 Tin Sze Pui Pamela Wang Yuru Paula Xu Lin Shelly 24 School of Public Health Annual Report

15 EDUCATION Nurturing Minds MPhil / PhD Graduants Year of Award Title of Thesis and Dissertation Trends in respirable suspended particulates chemical subspecies before and after an intervention Statistical validation of kidney deficiency syndromes (KDS) and the development of a KDS questionnaire in Hong Kong Chinese women aged years Determinants and consequences of infant growth Weight comments by others, weight misperception and depressed mood in Hong Kong adolescents Risk perception and secondhand smoke exposure: a survey on catering workers health effect in Hong Kong after smokefree legislation, 2007 Short-term effects of influenza and its interactions with individual factors on mortality in an elderly cohort of Hong Kong Impact of the extended smokefree legislation in 2007 on secondhand smoke exposure among primary students in Hong Kong Understanding and evaluating population preventive strategies for breast cancer using statistical and decision analytic models Adolescents physical activity: competition between perceived neighborhood sport facilities and home media resources Student Chau, Yuen Kwan, Patsy Awarded Degree MPhil Primary Supervisor Professor Hedley, Anthony J Chen, Run Qiu PhD Professor Lam, Tai Hing Hui, Lai Ling Connie PhD Dr Schooling, Mary Lo, Wing Sze Tracy PhD Dr Ho, Sai Yin Daniel Lu, Qiuying Sandy MPhil Professor McGhee, Sarah M Song, Liang MPhil Dr Wong, Chit Ming Wang, Man Ping Kelvin MPhil Dr Ho, Sai Yin Daniel Wong, Oi Ling Irene PhD Dr Cowling, Benjamin J Wong, Yee Man Bonny MPhil Dr Ho, Sai Yin Daniel Disease burden and seasonality of influenza in subtropical Hong Kong Yang, Lin PhD Dr Wong, Chit Ming Sociocultural pressures for thinness, body Fung, Sze Wan MPhil Professor Lam, dissatisfaction, and depressive symptoms Samatha Tai Hing in Hong Kong Chinese adolescents Short and medium term health outcomes of infant lifestyle Breakfast skipping, its correlates and association with body mass index in children Help-seeking behaviour for symptomatic breast disease among Hong Kong Chinese women Subclinical atherosclerosis, cardiovascular risk factors and metabolic syndrome in older Chinese people Kwok, Man Ki Maggie Tin, Sze Pui Pamela PhD MPhil Dr Schooling, Mary Dr Ho, Sai Yin Daniel Wang, Yuru Paula MPhil Professor Fielding, Richard Xu, Lin Shelly MPhil Professor Lam, Tai Hing Co-Supervisor Dr Wong, Chit Ming Professor Leung, Gabriel M Professor Tong, Yao Dr Song, YQ Dr Wong, Chit Ming Professor Leung, Gabriel M Professor Lam, Tai Hing Professor Hedley, Anthony J Professor Fielding, Richard Dr Ho, Lai Ming Dr Thomas, G Neil Dr Ho, Lai Ming Professor Lam, Tai Hing Professor Leung, Gabriel M Professor Lai, Ching Lung Professor Lam, Tai Hing Dr Thomas, G Neil Professor Peiris, JS Malik Professor Stewart, Sunita Professor Lam, Tai Hing Professor Leung, Gabriel M Professor Lam, Tai Hing Dr Lam, WT Wendy Dr Schooling, Mary Taught Postgraduate Programmes Master of Public Health Programme Health Services To foster a new generation of public health research and knowledge translation, the School of Public Health offers a number of postgraduate education programmes. The predecessor of the Master of Public Health was a concentration under the Master of Medical Science with the first batch of 8 graduates in Due to the rapid growth of the programme and perceived need to align with international standards, the Master of Public Health, with 3 themes and 8 concentrations, was established in In 2009/2010, the Master of Public Health (MPH), Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health (PDPH), and Postgraduate Certificate in Public Health (PCPH) (hereafter: the programmes) consisted of five concentrations, with 86 admitted students and 66 graduates in For the 2010/2011 academic year, 100 students were admitted to the programmes. The curriculum comprises five concentrations from which students choose one concentration, each with its own syllabus. These are: Public Health Practice Epidemiology and Clinical Effectiveness Infectious Disease and Epidemiology and Control Administrative Medicine Health Economics and Policy The programmes attract a diverse student body with different cultural, academic and professional backgrounds. Many of the students are non-local coming from various regions / countries such as Australia, Canada, China Mainland, Singapore, United Kingdom, United States of America and Vietnam. The diversity of professional background among the enrolled students stimulates interdisciplinary exchange of views and experiences. The Bureau of Health of Guangzhou has sponsored selected and qualified staff members for the MPH programme since In 2009/2010, 8 students under this sponsorship enrolled in the programme. The teaching faculty comprises School of Public Health faculty members, distinguished experts and overseas scholars. Senior and distinguished overseas and local scholars are invited as external examiners. 26 School of Public Health Annual Report

16 EDUCATION Nurturing Minds Master of Public Health Graduation Celebration 2010 To mark the year in which the School of Public Health has achieved an important milestone in the Master of Public Health (MPH) programmes with an enrollment of more than 100 students, we have inaugurated a MPH Programmes Graduation Celebration on December 13, Over 150 staff, students, parents, and friends attended the celebration to share the joy and happiness of the graduands. It was our honour to have Professor Gabriel M. Leung to give an inspiring convocation address to the graduands. The celebration was a great success with the support of our distinguished guests, Dr Thomas Tsang, Dr Su Vui Lo, Dr Sin Ping Mak, and Dr Kathleen So. The celebration ended with the presentation of souvenirs from Dr Yi Ni Chen, Vice-Director Guangzhou Municipal Health Bureau to Prof TH Lam. Postgraduate Diploma & Certificate in Public Health While similar to the Master of Public Health, the Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health (PDPH) and Postgraduate Certificate in Public Health (PCPH) aim to provide structured introductory training in the public health disciplines without the added requirement of a dissertation or project. number of graduates 80 Number of MPH, PDPH and PCPH graduates MPH PDPH/PCPH Health Services Prizes and Scholarships Professor Anthony Hedley Prize for Master of Pubic Health In 2002, Professor TH Lam, Professor AJ Hedley, colleagues and friends established the Professor Anthony Hedley Prize in Public Health to commemorate the retirement of Professor Hedley from the headship ( ) of the Department of Community Medicine. The prize is awarded annually to the Master of Public Health student who has obtained a distinction award and the highest weighted average mark in the overall results. The awardee Dr Wong, Ming Sum Rosanna Professor Anthony J Hedley Scholarship for Master of Public Health In recognition of Professor Anthony J Hedley's contribution to the development and teaching of the Master of Public Health (MPH) programme, the Board of Studies of the Master of Public Health has established a scholarship with the donations from Professor Hedley's friends and colleagues. The awardee Dr Jiao, Yang Peter Master of Public Health Honorary Teachers Scholarship Dr Wong, Ming Sum Rosanna Dr Jiao, Yang Peter Throughout the years, the School has received an increasing number of applications, enrollees and graduates. This demonstrates the School's passion and devotion to promoting the academic pursuit on public health has been well recognized. Number of enrolled MPH (including PDPH and PCPH) students number of enrolled students local mainland other countries year 28 Annual Report Number of MPH (including PDPH and PCPH) applications received number of applications received year year In 2009, in recognition of the many hours dedicated to and the tremendous support for the Master of Public Health (MPH) programme by honorary teachers and senior public leaders in Hong Kong, the Master of Public Health Board of Studies has established a scholarship programme for newly enrolled Master of Public Health candidates awarded on the basis of academic merit and community service. The awardees Ms Tang, Chui Ying Celeste and Ms Yan, Nicole Award of Distinction Ms Tang, Chui Ying Celeste Ms Yan, Nicole The Board of Examiners may consider the award of distinction to an MPH candidate if he/she has achieved at least 70% in the modules' assessment and in the dissertation/project report respectively. The awardees 2010 Ms Chan, Kit Ling Amy Mr Cheng, Lik Fai Rickie Ms Cheung, Hoi Yan Butterfly Ms Li, Yuen Mei Emmy Ms Ng, Kwok Bo Gloria Mr Poon, Wai Lun William Ms Tam, Chi Yan Maggie Mr Wong, Kwai Wing Henry Ms Wong, Ming Sum Rosanna School of Public Health 29

17 ACADEMIC EVENTS RESEARCH and FUNDING Research output is reflected in conference papers, books, reviews, articles published in international and local journals. The School s publication track record is testament to the international and local leadership in public health education and research. 30 School of Public Health Annual Report

18 RESEARCH and FUNDING Health Economics Research Output (SCI/SSCI Papers with Impact Factors) (In Press Papers) IF IF 1 Au A, Lam WWT, Kwong A, Suen D, Tsang J, Yeo W, Suen J, Ho WM, Yau TK, Soong I, Wong KY, Sze WK, Ng A, Girgis R, Fielding R. Validation of the Chinese version of the short-form supportive care needs survey questionnaire. Psycho-oncology Liao QY, Cowling BJ, Lam WWT, Fielding R. The influence of social-cognitive factors on personal hygiene practices to protect against influenzas: Using modeling to compare avian A/H5N1 and 2009 pandemic A/H1N1 influenzas in Hong Kong. International Journal of Behavioural Medicine Au AHY, Lam WWT, Chan MCM, Or A, Kwong A, Suen D, Wong AL, Juraskova I, Fielding R. Development and pilot-testing of a decision-aid for use among Chinese women facing breast cancer surgery. Health Expectation. 3 Auyeung SL, Leung GM, Chan WM, Hui YF, Lam TH, Schooling CM. Moderate alcohol use and cognitive function in a Chinese elderly cohort. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. 4 Chan YH, Lam TH, Lau KK, Yiu KH, Siu DCW, Li SW, Chan HT, Tam S, Lau CP, Tse HF. Dietary intake of phytoestrogen is associated with increased circulating endothelial progenitor cells in patients with cardiovascular disease. European Journal of Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation. 5 Chan YH, Siu CW, Yiu KH, Chan HT, Li SW, Tam S, Cheung BM, Lau CP, Lam TH, Tse HF. Adverse arterial function in patients with selenium deficiency. Journal of Nutrition, Health and Aging Lo WS, Ho SY, Mak KK, Lai HK, Lai YK, Lam TH. Weight misperception and psychosocial health in normal weight Chinese adolescents. International Journal of Pediatric Obesity. 17 Long MJ, Jiang CQ, Lam TH, Xu L, Zhang WS, Lin JM, Ou JP, Cheng KK. Atrial fibrillation and obesity among older Chinese: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study. International Journal of Cardiology. 18 Ong KL, Tso AWK, Cherny SS, Sham PC, Lam TH, Lam KSL, Cheung BMY. Role of genetic variants in the gene encoding lipocalin-2 in the development of elevated blood pressure. Clinical and Experimental Hypertension. 19 Ou CQ, Wong CM, Ho SY, Schooling CM, Yang L, Hedley AJ, Lam TH. Dietary habits and the short-term effects of air pollution on mortality in the Chinese population in Hong Kong. Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health Heys M, Jiang CQ, Cheng KK, Zhang WS, Lam TH, Leung GM, Schooling CM. Does childhood meat eating contribute to sex differences in risk factors for ischaemic heart disease in a developing population? Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health. 7 Heys M, Jiang CQ, Cheng KK, Zhang WS, Lam TH, Leung GM, Schooling CM. Life long endogenous estrogen exposure and later adulthood cognitive function in a population of naturally postmenopausal women from Southern China: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study. Psychoneuroendocrinology. 8 Lam EK, Batty GD, Huxley RR, Martiniuk AL, Barzi F, Lam TH, Lawes CM, Giles GG, Welborn T, Ueshima H, Tamakoshi A, Woo J, Kim HC, Fang X, Czernichow S, Woodward M on behalf of the Asia Pacific Cohort Studies Collaboration. Associations of diabetes mellitus with site-specific cancer mortality in the Asia-Pacific region. Annals of Oncology Wang MP, Ho SY, Lo WS, Lam TH. Overestimation of peer smoking prevalence predicts smoking initiation among primary school students in Hong Kong. Journal of Adolescent Health. 21 Xu L, Jiang CQ, Lam TH, Bao B, Cheng KK, Thomas GN. Plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 and HbA1c defined pre-diabetes: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study-CVD. Clinical Endocrinology. 22 Xu L, Jiang CQ, Lam TH, Thomas GN, Zhang WS, Cheng KK. Passive smoking and aortic arch calcification in older Chinese never smokers: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study. International Journal of Cardiology. 23 Yu XN, Zhang J, Liu X. Coping mediates the association between type D personality and perceived health in Chinese patients with coronary heart disease. International Journal of Behavioral Medicine Lam TH, Jiang CQ, Chan YF, Chan SSC. Smoking cessation intervention practices in Chinese physicians: do gender and smoking status matter? Health and Social Care in the Community Lam WWT, Shing YT, Bonanno GA, Mancini AD, Fielding R. Distress trajectories at the first year diagnosis of breast cancer in relation to 6-years survivorship. Psycho-oncology Lau HM, Chiu TTW, Lam TH. The effectiveness of thoracic manipulation on patients with chronic mechanical neck pain A randomized controlled trial. Manual Therapy Leung CC, Lam TH, Yew WW, Chan WM, Law WS, Tam CM. Lower lung cancer mortality in obesity. International Journal of Epidemiology Leung DY, Chan SS, Fu IC, Lam TH. Knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding smoking cessation among Chinese affiliates of women s organisations in Hong Kong. Health & Social Care in the Community Leung SS, Leung C, Lam TH, Hung SF, Chan R, Yeung T, Miao M, Cheng S, Leung SH, Lau A, Lee DT. Outcome of a postnatal depression screening programme using the Edinburgh postnatal depression scale: A randomized controlled trial. Journal of Public Health IF = Impact Factor 32 School of Public Health Annual Report

19 RESEARCH and FUNDING Health Economics Research Output (SCI/SSCI Papers with Impact Factors) IF IF 1 Aiello AE, Coulborn RM, Aragon TJ, Baker MG, Burrus BB, Cowling BJ, Duncan A, Enanoria W, Fabian MP, Ferng YH, Larson EL, Leung GM, Markel H, Milton DK, Monto AS, Morse SS, Navarro JA, Park SY, Priest P, Stebbins S, Stern AM, Uddin M, Wetterhall SF, Vukotich CJ JR. Research findings from nonpharmaceutical intervention studies for pandemic influenza and current gaps in the research. American Journal of Infection Control. 2010; 38(4): Ansary-Moghaddam A, Huxley RR, Lam TH, Woodward M. Risk of upper aerodigestive tract cancer associated with smoking with and without concurrent alcohol consumption. Mount Sinai Journal of Medicine. 2009; 76(4): Barzi F, Woodward M, Czernichow S, Lee CMY, Kang JH, Janus E, Lear S, Patel A, Caterson I, Patel J, Lam TH, Suriyawongpaisal P, Huxley R. The discrimination of dyslipidaemia using anthropometric measures in ethnically diverse populations of the Asia-Pacific Region: the Obesity in Asia Collaboration. Obesity Reviews. 2010; 11(2): Chan CWS, Wong DSH, Lam CLK, McGhee SM, Lai WWK. Development of a Chinese version of the National Eye Institute Visual Function Questionnaire (CHI-VFQ-25) as a tool to study patients with eye diseases in Hong Kong. Britsh Journal of Ophthalmology. 2009; 93: Chan KK, Wong OL, Tin YK, Fung A, Johnston JM, Leung GM. Satisfaction with inpatient care in a population-based Hong Kong Chinese sample. Quality and Safety in Health Care. 2010; 19(3): Chan SSC, Wong CN, Leung AYM, Mak YW, Fong DYT, Lam DOB, Lam TH. Short term impact of the new smoke free legislation in changing the utilization of a quitline for youth smokders in Hong Kong. Nicotine and Tobacco Research. 2009; 11(4): Chan SWC, Yip B, Tso S, Cheng BS, Tam WWS. Evaluation of a psycho-education program for Chinese clients with schizophrenia and their family caregivers. Patient Education and Counseling. 2009; 75: Cheung CYY, Tso AWK, Cheung BMY, Xu A, Ong KL, Fong HY, Wat NMS, Janus ED, Sham PC, Lam KSL. Obesity susceptibility genetic variants identified from recent genome-wide association studies: implications in a Chinese population. Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. 2010; 95: Ching CYJ, Chan YK, Lee HLE, Xu MS, Ting KP, So TM, Sham PC, Leung GM, Peiris JSM, Khoo US. Significance of the myxovirus resistance A (MxA) gene -123C>a single-nucleotide polymorphism in suppressed interferon beta induction of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus infection. Journal of Infectious Diseases. 2010; 201(12): Chung RYN, Schooling CM, Cowling BJ, Leung GM. How does socioeconomic development affect risk of mortality?, An age-period-cohort analysis from a recently transitioned population in China. American Journal of Epidemiology. 2010; 171(3): Chung RYN, Tin YK, Cowling BJ, Chan KP, Chan WM, Lo SV, Leung GM. Long-term care cost drivers and expenditure projection to 2036 in Hong Kong. BMC Health Services Research. 2009; 9: Cori A, Boelle PY, Thomas G, Leung GM, Valleron AJ. Temporal variability and social heterogeneity in disease transmission: the case of SARS in Hong Kong. PLoS Computational Biology. 2009; 5(8): e Cowling BJ, Chan KH, Fang J, Cheng KY, Fung ROP, Lim Wai WS, Sin JWF, Seto WH, Yung RWH, Chu DWS, Chiu BCF, Lee PWY, Chiu MC, Lee HC, Uyeki TM, Houck PM, Peiris JSM, Leung GM. Facemasks and hand hygiene to prevent influenza transmission in households: a cluster randomized trial. Annals of Internal Medicine. 2009; 151(7): Cowling BJ, Chan KH, Fang J, Lau LLH, So HC, Fung ROP, Ma SK, Kwong ASK, Chan CW, Tsui WWS, Ngai HY, Chu DWS, Lee PWY, Chiu MC, Leung GM. Comparative epidemiology of pandemic and seasonal influenza A in households. New England Journal of Medicine. 2010; 362: Chan YK, Xu MS, Ching CYJ, So TM, Lai ST, Chu CM, Yam LY, Wong AT, Chung PH, Chan VSF, Lin CL, Sham PC, Leung GM, Peiris JSM, Khoo US. CD209 (DC-SIGN) -336A>G promoter polymorphism and severe acute respiratory syndrome in Hong Kong Chinese. Human Immunology. 2010; 71(7): Chen H, Wang Y, Liu W, Zhang J, Dong B, Fan X, Jong MD, Farrar J, Riley S, Smith GJ, Guan Y. Serology survey of pandemic (H1N1) 2009 virus. Guangxi Province, China. Emerging Infectious Diseases. 2009; 15: Chen RQ, Davis SR, Wong CM, Lam TH. Validity and cultural equivalence of the standard Greene Climacteric Scale in Hong Kong. Menopause. 2010; 17(3): Cheng KY, Cowling BJ, Chan KH, Fang J, Seto WH, Yung RWH, Uyeki TM, Houck PM, Peiris JSM, Leung GM. Factors affecting QuickVue Influenza A + B rapid test performance in the community setting. Diagnostic Microbiology and Infectious Disease. 2009; 65(1): Cheng KY, Lau EHY, Ip DKM, Yeung ASY, Ho LM, Cowling BJ. A profile of the online dissemination of national influenza surveillance data. BMC Public Health. 2009; 9: Cheung BMY, Li M, Ong KL, Wat NMS, Tam S, Pang WC, Thomas GN, Woo J, Janus ED, Lau CP, Lam TH, Lam KSL. High density lipoprotein-cholesterol levels increase with age in American women but not in Hong Kong Chinese women. Clinical Endocrinology. 2009; 70: Cowling BJ, Fang J, Riley S, Peiris JSM, Leung GM. Estimation of the serial interval of influenza. Epidemiology. 2009; 20(3): Cowling BJ, Lau LLH, Wu P, Wong HWC, Fang J, Riley S, Nishiura H. Entry screening to delay local transmission of 2009 pandemic influenza A (H1N1). BMC Infectious Diseases. 2010; 10(1): Cowling BJ, Lau SY, Ho LM, Chuang SK., Tsang THF, Liu SH, Leung PY, Lo SV, Lau EHY. The effective reproduction number of pandemic influenza: prospective estimation. Epidemiology. 2010; 21(6): Cowling BJ, Ng MW, Ip DKM, Liao Q, Lam WWT, Wu JTK, Lau JTF, Griffiths SM, Fielding R. Community psychological and behavioral responses through the first wave of the 2009 influenza A(H1N1) pandemic in Hong Kong. Journal of Infectious Diseases. 2010; 202(6): Cowling BJ, Ng S, Ma ESK, Cheng CKY, Wai W, Fang VJ, Chan KH, Ip DKM, Chiu SS, Peiris JSM, Leung GM. Protective efficacy of seasonal influenza vaccination against seasonal and pandemic influenza virus infection during 2009 in Hong Kong. Clinical Infectious Diseases. 2010; 51(12): Cowling BJ, Zhou Y, Ip DKM, Leung GM, Aiello AE. Face masks to prevent transmission of influenza virus: A systematic review. Epidemiology and Infection. 2010; 138(4): IF = Impact Factor 34 School of Public Health Annual Report

20 RESEARCH and FUNDING Health Economics Research Output (SCI/SSCI Papers with Impact Factors) IF IF 27 Deng HB, Jiang CQ, Tomlinson B, Liu B, Lin JM, Wong KS, Cheung BMY, Lam TH, Thomas GN. A polymorphism in transforming growth factor- 1 is associated with carotid plaques and increased carotid intima-media thickness in older Chinese men: the Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study- Cardiovascular Disease Subcohort. Atherosclerosis. 2010; 214(2): Fong DYT, Ho DSY, Lam TH. Evaluation of internal reliability in the presence of inconsistent responses. Health and Quality of Life Outcomes. 2010; 8: Ho DSY, Wang MP, Lo WS, Mak KK, Lai HK, Thomas GN, Lam TH. Comprehensive smoke-free legislation and displacement of smoking into the homes of young children in Hong Kong. Tobacco Control. 2010; 19(2): Ho DSY, Wong YMB, Lo WS, Mak KK, Thomas GN, Lam TH. Neighbourhood food environment and dietary intakes in adolescents: sex and perceived family affluence as moderators. International Journal of Pediatric Obesity. 2010; 5: Fong DYT, Lam CLK, Mak KK, Lo WS, Lai YK, Ho DSY, Lam TH. The short form-12 health survey was a valid instrument in Chinese adolescents. Journal of Clinical Epidemiology. 2010; 63: Fung SSW, Stewart SM, Ho DSY, Wong JPS, Lam TH. Body dissatisfaction, maternal appraisal, and depressive symptoms in Hong Kong adolescents. International Journal of Psychology. 2010; 45(6): Hou WK, Lam WWT, Fielding R. Adaptation process and psychosocial resources of Chinese colorectal cancer patients undergoing adjuvant treatment: A qualitative analysis. Psycho-Oncology. 2009; 18: Hou WK, Lam WWT, Law CC, Fu YT, Fielding R. Measuring social relational quality in colorectal cancer: The Social Relational Quality Scale (SRQS). Psycho-Oncology. 2009; 18: Gao X, Li Y, Leung GM. Ventilation control of indoor transmission of airborne diseases in an urban community. Indoor and Built Environment. 2009; 18(3): Hui LL, Leung GM, Cowling BJ, Lam TH, Schooling CM. Determinants of infant growth: Evidence from Hong Kong's "Children of 1997" birth cohort. Annals of Epidemiology. 2010; 20(11): Goldstein E, Cowling BJ, O'Hagan JJ, Danon L, Fang J, Hagy A, Miller JC, Reshef D, Robins J, Biedrzycki P, Lipsitch M. Oseltamivir for treatment and prevention of pandemic influenza A/H1N1 virus infection in households, Milwaukee, BMC Infectious Diseases. 2010; 10(1): Gray S, Leung GM. Evidence for the public health practice. Journal of Public Health. 2009; 31(4): Gray S, Leung GM. Fairness: in the eye of the beholder. Journal of Public Health. 2010; 32(4): Gray S, Leung GM. Leading for Health. Journal of Public Health. 2009; 31(2): He Y, Lam TH, Jiang B, Wang J, Sai XY, Fan L, Li XY, Qiu YH, Hu F.B. Combined effects of tobacco smoke exposure and metabolic syndrome on cardiovascular risk in older residents of China. Journal of the American College of Cardiology. 2009; 53(4): Hedley AJ, Hui LL, Kypke K, Malisch R, van Leeuwen FXR, Moy G, Wong TW, Nelson EAS. Residues of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) in human milk in Hong Kong. Chemosphere. 2010; 79(3): Hedley AJ, McGhee SM. Harm reduction in tobacco control. Journal of Public Health. 2009; 31(1): Heys M, Jiang CQ, Cheng KK, Zhang W, Lam TH, Leung GM, Schooling CM. Does the age of achieving pubertal landmarks predict cognition in older men?, Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study. Annals of Epidemiology. 2010; 20(12): Heys M, Jiang CQ, Schooling CM, Zhang W, Cheng KK, Lam TH, Leung G.M. Is childhood meat eating associated with better later adulthood cognition in a developing population?, European Journal of Epidemiology. 2010; 25(7): Heys M, Schooling CM, Jiang CQ, Adab P, Cheng KK, Lam TH, Leung GM. Childhood growth and adulthood cognition in a rapidly developing population. Epidemiology. 2009; 20(1): Ho DSY, Lai HK, Wang MP, Lam TH. Exposure to secondhand smoke and academic performance in non-smoking adolescents. Journal of Pediatrics. 2010; 157(6): Ho DSY, Wang MP, Lai HK, Hedley AJ, Lam TH. 'Carcinogens in a puff': smoking in Hong Kong movies. Tobacco Control. 2010; 19(6): Hui LL, Schooling CM, Wong MY, Ho LM, Lam TH, Leung G.M. Infant growth during the first year of life and subsequent hospitalization to 8 years of age. Epidemiology. 2010; 21(3): Huxley RR, Nakamura K, Lam TH, Barzi F, Batty GD, Czernichow S, Ueshima H, Kim HC, Wong JW, Fang XH, Feigin V, Woodward M. Impact of cigarette smoking on the relationship between body mass index and coronary heart disease: A pooled analysis of 3264 stroke and 2706 CHD events in individuals in the Asia Pacific region. BMC Public Health. 2009; 9: Jiang CQ, Lam TH, Lin JM, Liu B, Yue XJ, Cheng KK, Tomlinson B, Wong KS, Cheung BMY, Thomas GN. An overview of the Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study-Cardiovascular Disease Subcohort (GBCS-CVD): A platform for multidisciplinary collaboration. Journal of Human Hypertension. 2010; 24(2): Jiang CQ, Lam TH, Liu B, Lin JM, Yue XJ, Jin YL, Cheung BMY, Thomas GN. Interleukin-6 receptor gene polymorphism modulates interleukin-6 levels and the metabolic syndrome: GBCS-CVD. Obesity. 2010; 18(10): Jiang CQ, Lao X, Yin P, Thomas GN, Zhang W, Liu B, Adab P, Lam TH, Cheng KK. Smoking, smoking cessation and aortic arch calcification in older Chinese: the Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study. Atherosclerosis. 2009; 202(2): Jiang CQ, Liu B, Cheung BMY, Lam TH, Lin JM, Jin YL, Yue XJ, Ong KL, Tam S, Wong KS, Tomlinson B, Lam KSL, Thomas G. A single nucleotide polymorphism in APOA5 determines triglyceride levels in Hong Kong and Guangzhou Chinese. European Journal of Human Genetics. 2010; 18(11): Jiang CQ, Xu L, Lam TH, Lin JM, Cheng KK, Thomas GN. Smoking cessation and carotid atherosclerosis: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study - CVD. Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health. 2010; 64(11): Kan HD, Wong CM, Vichit-Vadakan N, Qian ZM, Thach TQ, Chau YK, Chan KP, Chung RYN, Ou C, Yang L, Thomas GN, Lam TH, Hedley AJ. Short-term association between sulfur dioxide and daily mortality: The Public Health and Air Pollution in Asia (PAPA) study. Environmental Research. 2010; 110(3): Kavikondala S, Jiang CQ, Zhang W, Cheng KK, Lam TH, Leung GM, Schooling CM. Intergenerational 'mismatch' and adiposity in a developing population: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study. Social Science and Medicine. 2010; 70(6): IF = Impact Factor 36 School of Public Health Annual Report

21 RESEARCH and FUNDING Health Economics Research Output (SCI/SSCI Papers with Impact Factors) IF IF 58 Kavikondala S, Schooling CM, Jiang CQ, Zhang W, Cheng KK, Lam TH, Leung G.M. Pathways to obesity in a developing population: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study. International Journal of Epidemiology. 2009; 38(1): Kwok MK, Schooling CM, Lam TH, Leung GM. Does breastfeeding protect against childhood overweight? Hong Kong's 'Children of 1997' Birth Cohort. International Journal of Epidemiology. 2010; 39(1): Kwok MK, Schooling CM, Lam TH, Leung GM. Paternal smoking and childhood overweight: evidence from the Hong Kong "Children of 1997". Pediatrics. 2010; 126(1): e Lai HK, Ho DSY, Wang MP, Lam TH. Secondhand smoke and respiratory symptoms among adolescent current smokers. Pediatrics. 2009; 124(5): Lai HK, Ho DSY, Wong CM, Mak KK, Lo WS, Lam TH. Exposure to particulate air pollution at different living locations and respiratory symptoms in Hong Kong - An application of satellite information. International Journal of Environmental Health Research. 2010; 20(3): Lam HKB, Jiang CQ, Jordan RE, Miller MR, Zhang W, Cheng KK, Lam TH, Adab P. Prior tuberculosis, smoking and airflow obstruction: A cross-sectional analysis of the Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study. Chest. 2010; 137(3): Lam HKB, Jiang CQ, Thomas GN, Arora T, Zhang W, Taheri S, Adab P, Lam TH, Cheng KK. Napping is associated with increased risk of type 2 diabetes: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study. Sleep. 2010; 33(3): Lam HKB, Jordan RE, Jiang CQ, Thomas GN, Miller MR, Zhang W, Lam TH, Cheng KK, Adab P. Airflow obstruction and the metabolic syndrome: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study. European Respiratory Journal. 2010; 35(2): Lam TH, Chim D. Controlling alcohol-related global health problems. Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health. 2010; 22(3 Suppl): 203S-8S. 67 Lam WWT, Bonanno GA, Mancini AD, Ho S, Chan M, Hung WK, Or A, Fielding R. Trajectories of psychological distress among Chinese women diagnosed with breast cancer. Psycho-Oncology. 2010; 19(10): Lam WWT, Chan M, Hung WK, Or A, Fielding R. Social adjustment among Chinese women following breast cancer surgery. Psycho-Oncology. 2009; 18(11): Lam WWT, Fabrizio CS, Ho EYY, Chan LLY, Fielding R. Perceived importance of evidence-based psychosocial clinical guidelines for Hong Kong Chinese women with breast cancer: opinions of patients and health care providers. Supportive Care in Cancer. 2009; 17(3): Lam WWT, Tsuchiya M, Chan M, Chan SWW, Or A, Fielding R. Help-seeking patterns in Chinese women with symptoms of breast disease: A qualitative study, Journal of Public Health. 2009; 31(1): Lao X, Jiang CQ, Zhang W, Adab P, Lam TH, Cheng KK, Thomas G. Smoking, smoking cessation and inflammatory markers in older Chinese men: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study. Atherosclerosis. 2009; 203(1): Lao X, Thomas GN, Jiang CQ, Zhang W, Adab P, Lam TH, Cheng KK. Obesity, high-sensitive C-reactive protein and snoring in older Chinese: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study. Respiratory Medicine. 2010; 104(11): Lau EHY, Cowling BJ, Muller MP, Ho LM, Tsang THF, Lo SV, Louie M, Leung GM. Effectiveness of ribavirin and corticosteroids for severe acute respiratory syndrome. American Journal of Medicine. 2009; 122(12): 1150.e Lau EHY, Hsiung CA, Cowling BJ, Chen CH, Ho LM, Tsang THF, Chang CW, Donnelly CA, Leung GM. A comparative epidemiologic analysis of SARS in Hong Kong, Beijing and Taiwan. BMC Infectious Diseases. 2010; 10: Lau HMC, Chiu TTW, Lam TH. Measurement of craniovertebral angle by electronic head posture instrument: Criterion validity. Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development. 2010; 47(9): Lau LLH, Cowling BJ, Fang J, Chan KH, Lau EHY, Lipsitch M, Cheng KY, Houck PM, Uyeki TM, Peiris JSM, Leung GM. Viral shedding and clinical illness in naturally acquired influenza virus infections. Journal of Infectious Diseases. 2010; 201(10): Lee CMY, Barzi F, Woodward M, Batty GD, Giles GG, Wong JW, Jamrozik K, Lam TH, Ueshima H, Kim HC, Gu DF, Schooling CM, Huxley RR. Adult height and the risks of cardiovascular disease and major causes of death in the Asia-Pacific region: deaths in men and women. International Journal of Epidemiology. 2009; 38(4): Leung CC, Lam TH, Ho KS, Yew WW, Tam CM, Chan WM, Law WS, Chan CK, Chang KC, Au KF. Passive smoking and tuberculosis. Archives of Internal Medicine. 2010;170(3): Leung GM, Gray S. Seeing the wood amidst the trees. Journal of Public Health. 2010; 32(1): Leung GM, Gray S. Vices and virtues. Journal of Public Health. 2009; 31(3): Leung GM, Nicoll A. Reflections on pandemic (H1N1) 2009 and the international response. PLoS Medicine. 2010; 7(10): e Leung GM, Tin YK, O'Donnell O. Redistribution or horizontal equity in Hong Kong s mixed public-private system: a policy conundrum. Health Economics. 2009; 18: Leung GM. From Confucius to Obama. Journal of Public Health. 2009:31(1): Leung SSK, Stewart SM, Wong JPS, Ho DSY, Fong DYT, Lam TH. The association between adolescents depressive symptoms, maternal negative affect, and family relationships in Hong Kong: Cross-sectional and longitudinal findings. Journal of Family Psychology. 2009; 23(5): Leung YP, Lam TH, Chan SSC. Three versions of the Perceived Stress Scale: validation in a sample of Chinese cardiac patients who smoke. BMC Public Health. 2010; 10: Liao Q, Cowling BJ, Lam WWT, Ng MW, Fielding R. Situational awareness and health protective responses to pandemic influenza A (H1N1) in Hong Kong: a cross-sectional study. PLoS One. 2010; 5(10): e Liao Q, Lam WWT, Dang VT, Jiang CQ, Udomprasertgul V, Fielding R. What causes H5N1 avian influenza?, Lay perceptions of H5N1 aetiology in South East and East Asia. Journal of Public Health. 2009; 31(4): Liao Q, Lam WWT, Jiang CQ, Ho EYY, Liu YM, Zhang W, Fielding R. Avian Influenza risk perception and live poultry Purchase in Guangzhou, China, Risk Analysis. 2009; 29(3): Lipsitch M, Hayden FG, Cowling BJ, Leung GM. How to maintain surveillance for novel influenza A H1N1 when there are too many cases to count. Lancet. 2009; 374(9696): IF = Impact Factor 38 School of Public Health Annual Report

22 RESEARCH and FUNDING Health Economics Research Output (SCI/SSCI Papers with Impact Factors) IF IF 90 Lipsitch M, Lajous M, O'Hagan JJ, Cohen T, Miller JC, Goldstein E, Danon L, Wallinga J, Riley S, Dowell SF, Reed C, McCarron M. Use of cumulative incidence of novel influenza A/H1N1 in foreign travelers to estimate lower bounds on cumulative incidence in Mexico. PLoS One. 2009; 4(9): e Nyamdorj R, Pitkaniemi J, Tuomilehto J, Hammar N, Stehouwer CDA, Lam TH, Ramachandran A, Janus ED, Mohan V, Soderberg S, Laatikainen T, Gabriel R, Qiao Q. Ethnic comparison of the association of undiagnosed diabetes with obesity. International Journal of Obesity. 2010; 34(2): Lipsitch M, Riley S, Cauchemez S, Ghani AC, Ferguson NM. Managing and reducing uncertainty in an emerging influenza pandemic. New England Journal of Medicine. 2009; 361(2): Lo WS, Ho DSY, Mak KK, Lai YK, Lam TH. Adolescents' experience of comments about their weight - Prevalence, accuracy and effects on weight misperception. BMC Public Health. 2009; 9(1): Lo WS, Ho DSY, Mak KK, Wong BYM, Lai YK, Lam TH. Prospective effects of weight perception and weight comments on psychological health among Chinese adolescents. Acta Paediatrica. 2009; 98(12): Mak KK, Ho DSY, Lo WS, Thomas GN, McManus AM, Day JR, Lam TH. Health-related physical fitness and weight status in Hong Kong adolescents. BMC Public Health. 2010; 10: Ong KL, Leung YH, Babinska A, Salifu MO, Ehrlich YH, Kornecki E, Wong YF, Tso AWK, Cherny SS, Sham PC, Lam TH, Lam KSL, Cheung BMY. Elevated plasma level of soluble F11 receptor/junctional adhesion molecule-a (F11R/JAM-A) in hypertension. American Journal of Hypertension. 2009; 22: Ong KL, Li M, Tso AWK, Xu A, Cherny SS, Sham PC, Tse HF, Lam TH, Cheung BMY, Lam KSL. Association of genetic variants in the adiponectin gene with adiponectin level and hypertension in Hong Kong Chinese. European Journal of Endocrinology. 2010; 163: Ong KL, Tso AWK, Cherny SS, Sham PC, Lam KSL, Jiang CQ, Thomas GN, Lam TH, Cheung BMY. A genetic variant in the gene encoding fibrinogen beta chain predicted development of hypertension in Chinese men. Thrombosis and Haemostasis. 2010; 103 (4): Mak KK, Ho DSY, Lo WS, Thomas GN, McManus AM, Lam TH. The use of waist-to-stature ratio to identify underweight and overweight in adolescents. International Journal of Pediatric Obesity. 2010; 5: O'Seaghdha CM, Perkovic V, Lam TH, McGinn S, Barzi F, Gu DF, Cass A, Suh I, Muntner P, Giles GG, Ueshima H, Woodward M. Blood pressure is a major risk factor for renal death: A analysis of participants from the Asia-Pacific region. Hypertension. 2009; 54(3): Mak KK, Ho DSY, Thomas GN, Lo WS, Cheuk DKL, Lai YK, Lam TH. Smoking and sleep disorders in Chinese adolescents. Sleep Medicine. 2010; 11(3): Mak KK, Ho DSY, Thomas GN, Schooling CM, McGhee SM, Lam TH. Family structure, parent-child communication time and substance use among Chinese adolescents. BMC Public Health. 2010; 10: McCaw JM, Wood JG, McBryde ES, Nolan TM, Wu JTK, Lipsitch M, McVernon J. Understanding Australia s influenza pandemic policy on the strategic use of the antiviral drug stockpile. Medical Journal of Australia. 2009; 191(3): McGhee SM, Hedley AJ. Commentary: The challenge of prevention in China. International Journal of Epidemiology. 2010; 39(1): Mohamed S, Leung GM, Chan CKM, Lai TYY, Lee VYW, Liu DTL, Li KKW, Li PSH, Lam DSC. Factors associated with variability in response of diabetic macular oedema after intravitreal triamcinolone. Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology. 2009; 37(6): Nakamura K, Barzi F, Huxley R, Lam TH, Suh I, Woo J, Kim HC, Feigin VL, Gu D, Woodward M. Does cigarette smoking exacerbate the effect of total cholesterol and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol on the risk of cardiovascular diseases?, Heart. 2009; 95(11): Ng S, Cowling BJ, Fang J, Chan KH, Ip DKM, Cheng KY, Uyeki TM, Houck PM, Peiris JSM, Leung GM. Effects of oseltamivir treatment on duration of clinical illness and viral shedding and household transmission of influenza virus. Clinical Infectious Diseases. 2010; 50(5): Ning F, Qiao Q, Tuomilehto J., Hammar N, Ho DSY, Soderberg S, Zimmet PZ, Shaw JE, Nakagami T, Mohan V, Ramachandran A, Lam TH, Andersson SW, Janus ED, Boyko EJ, Fujimoto WY, Pang ZC. Does abnormal insulin action or insulin secretion explain the increase in prevalence of impaired glucose metabolism with age in populations of different ethnicities?, Diabetes/Metabolism Research and Reviews. 2010; 26(4): Parr CL, Batty GD, Lam TH, Barzi F, Fang X, Ho SC, Jee SH, Ansary-Moghaddam A, Jamrozik K, Ueshima H, Woodward M, Huxley RR. Body-mass index and cancer mortality in the Asia-Pacific Cohort Studies Collaboration: pooled analyses of participants. Lancet Oncology. 2010; 11(8): Presanis AM, Angelis DD, Hagy A, Reed C, Riley S, Cooper BS, Finelli L, Biedrzycki P, Lipsitch M. The severity of pandemic H1N1 influenza in the United States, April to July 2009: A bayeasian analysis. PLoS Medicine. 2009; 6(12): e Qin L, Corpeleijn E, Jiang CQ, Thomas GN, Schooling CM, Zhang W, Cheng KK, Leung GM, Stolk RP, Lam TH. Physical activity, adiposity, and diabetes risk in middle-aged and older Chinese population: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study. Diabetes Care. 2010; 33(11): Riley S. Coping without farm location data during a foot-and-mouth outbreak. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America. 2010; 107(3): Schooling CM, Jiang CQ, Cowling BJ, Au Yeung RSL, Zhang W, Cheng KK, Leung GM. Estimated birth weight and adult cardiovascular risk factors in a developing Southern Chinese population: A cross sectional study. BMC Public Health. 2010; 10: Schooling CM, Jiang CQ, Lam TH, Zhang W, Adab P, Cheng KK, Leung GM. Leg length and age of puberty among men and women from a developing population: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort study. American Journal of Human Biology. 2010; 22(5): Schooling CM, Jiang CQ, Lam TH, Zhang W, Cheng KK, Leung GM. Alcohol use and fasting glucose in a developing southern Chinese population: the Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study. Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health. 2009; 63: Schooling CM, Lam TH, Ho DSY, He Y, Mak KH, Leung GM. Alcohol and cardio-respiratory deaths in Chinese: A population-based case-control study of older Hong Kong adults. BMC Public Health. 2009; 9(1): IF = Impact Factor 40 School of Public Health Annual Report

23 RESEARCH and FUNDING Health Economics Research Output (SCI/SSCI Papers with Impact Factors) IF IF 117 Schooling CM, Lam TH, Janus ED, Cowling BJ, Leung GM. A socio-historical hypothesis for the diabetes epidemic in Chinese - preliminary observations from Hong Kong as a natural experiment. American Journal of Human Biology. 2009; 21: Wong CM, Yang L, Thach TQ, Chau YK, Chan KP, Thomas GN, Lam TH, Wong TW, Hedley AJ, Peiris JSM. Modification by influenza on health effects of air pollution in Hong Kong. Environmental Health Perspectives. 2009; 117(2): Schooling CM, Lau WLE, Tin YK, Leung GM. Social disparities and cause-specific mortality during economic development. Social Science and Medicine. 2010; 70(10): Wong CN, Chan SSC, Ho DSY, Fong DYT, Lam TH. Predictors of intention to quit smoking in Hong Kong secondary school children. Journal of Public Health. 2010; 32: Schooling CM, Leung GM, A socio-biological explanation for social disparities in non-communicable chronic diseases: The product of history?, Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health. 2010; 64(11): Wong H, Yau TCC, Chan P, Ng IOL, Chan GSW, Hui P, Law WL, Lo CM, Hedley AJ, Epstein RJ. PPIdelayed diagnosis of gastrinoma: Oncologic victim of pharmacologic success. Pathology and Oncology Research. 2010; 16(1): Schooling CM, Yau CYS, Cowling BJ, Lam TH, Leung GM. Socio-economic disparities of childhood body mass index in a newly developed population: evidence from Hong Kong's 'Children of 1997' birth cohort. Archives of Disease in Childhood. 2010; 95(6): Wong OL, Cowling BJ, Law SCK, Mang OWK, Schooling CM, Leung GM. Understanding sociohistorical imprint on cancer risk by age-period-cohort decomposition in Hong Kong. Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health. 2010; 64(7): Seale H, Dwyer DE, Cowling BJ, Wang Q, Yang P, Maclntyre CR. A review of medical masks and respirators for use during an influenza pandemic. Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses. 2009; 3(5): Wong OL, Cowling BJ, Lo SV, Leung GM. A multilevel analysis of the effects of neighbourhood income inequality on individual self-rated health in Hong Kong. Social Science and Medicine. 2009; 68(1): Sun W, Schooling CM, Chan WM, Ho KS, Lam TH, Leung GM. Moderate alcohol use, health status, and mortality in a prospective Chinese elderly cohort. Annals of Epidemiology. 2009; 19(6): Tarrant AM, Kwok MK, Lam TH, Leung GM, Schooling CM. Breast-feeding and childhood hospitalizations for infections. Epidemiology. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. 2010; 21: Thach TQ, Wong CM, Chan KP, Chau YK, Chung RYN, Ou C, Yang L, Hedley AJ. Daily visibility and mortality: assessment of health benefits from improved visibility in Hong Kong. Environmental Research. 2010; 110(6): Thach TQ, Wong CM, Chan KP, Chau YK, Thomas GN, Ou C, Yang L, Peiris JSM, Lam TH, Hedley AJ. Air pollutants and health outcomes: Assessment of confounding by influenza. Atmospheric Environment. 2010; 44: Van Kerkhove MD, Asikainen T, Becker NG, Bjorge S, Desenclos JC, dos Santos T, Fraser C, Leung GM, Lipsitch M, Longini IM Jr, McBryde ES, Roth CE, Shay DK, Smith DJ, Wallinga J, White PJ, Ferguson NM, Riley S; WHO Informal Network for Mathematical Modelling for Pandemic Influenza H1N (Working Group on Data Needs). Studies needed to address public health challenges of the 2009 H1N1 influenza pandemic: insights from modeling. PLoS Medicine ;7(6):e Vukotich CJ Jr, Coulborn RM, Aragon TJ, Baker MG, Burrus BB, Aiello AE, Cowling BJ, Duncan A, Enanoria W, Fabian MP, Ferng YH, Larson EL, Leung GM, Markel H, Milton DK, Monto AS, Morse SS, Navarro JA, Park SY, Priest P, Stebbins S, Stern AM, Uddin M, Wetterhall SF. Findings, gaps, and future direction for research in nonpharmaceutical interventions for pandemic influenza. Emerging Infectious Diseases. 2010;16(4):e White LF, Wallinga J, Finelli L, Reed C, Riley S, Lipsitch M, Pagano M. Estimation of the reproductive number and the serial interval in early phase of the 2009 influenza A/H1N1 pandemic in the USA. Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses. 2009; 3(6): Wong BYM, Cerin E, Ho DSY, Mak KK, Lo WS, Lam TH. Adolescents' physical activity: Competition between perceived neighborhood sport facilities and home media resources. International Journal of Pediatric Obesity. 2010; 5(2): Wong OL, Lindner MJ, Cowling BJ, Lau EHY, Lo SV, Leung GM. Measuring moral hazard and adverse selection by propensity scoring in the mixed health care economy of Hong Kong. Health Policy. 2010; 95: Wong PWC, Yeung WM, Chan WSC, Yip PSF, Tang KH. Suicide notes in Hong Kong in Death Studies. 2009; 33: Wong WS, Chan STM, Fung VBK, Fielding R. The differential mediating effects of pain and depression on the physical and mental dimension of quality of life in Hong Kong Chinese adults. Health and Quality of Life Outcomes. 2010; 8: Wong WS, Fielding R, Wong CM, Hedley AJ. Confirmatory factor analysis and sample invariance of the Chinese patient satisfaction questionnaire (ChPSQ-9) among patients with breast and lung cancer. Value in Health. 2009; 12(4): Wong WS, Fielding R. A longitudinal analysis of patient satisfaction and subsequent quality of life in Hong Kong Chinese breast and nasopharyngeal cancer patients. Medical Care. 2009; 47(8): Wong WS, Fielding R. Construct validity of the Chinese version of the Chalder fatigue scale in a Chinese community sample. Journal of Psychosomatic Research. 2010; 68(1): Wong WS, Fielding R. Prevalence of chronic fatigue among Chinese adults in Hong Kong: A populationbased study. Journal of Affective Disorders. 2010; 127(1-3): Wong WS, Jensen MP, Mak KH, Tam BKH, Fielding R. Preliminary psychometric properties of the Chinese version of the Chronic Pain Coping Inventory (ChCPCI) in a Hong Kong Chinese population. Journal of Pain. 2010; 11(7): Wong WS, Kwok HY, Luk KDK, Chow YF, Mak KH, Tam BKH, Wong ET, Fielding R. Fear of movement/(re) injury in Chinese patients with chronic pain: Factorial validity of the Chinese version of the tampa scale for kinesiophobia. Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine. 2010; 42(7): IF = Impact Factor 42 School of Public Health Annual Report

24 RESEARCH and FUNDING Health Economics Research Output (SCI/SSCI Papers with Impact Factors) IF IF 144 Wong YMB, Cerin E, Ho DSY, Mak KK, Lo WS, Lam TH. Adolescents' physical activity: Competition between perceived neighborhood sport facilities and home media resources. International Journal of Pediatric Obesity. 2010; 5: Wu JTK, Cowling BJ, Lau EHY, Ip DKM, Ho LM, Tsang THF, Chuang SK, Leung PY, Lo SV, Liu SH, Riley S. School closure and mitigation of pandemic (H1N1) 2009, Hong Kong, Emerging Infectious Diseases. 2010; 16(3): Wu JTK, Lee CK, Cowling BJ, Yuen KY. Logistical feasibility and potential benefits of a population-wide passive-immunotherapy program during an influenza pandemic. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America. 2010; 107(7): Wu JTK, Leung GM, Lipsitch M, Cooper BS, Riley S. Hedging against antiviral resistance during the next influenza pandemic using small stockpiles of an alternative chemotherapy. PLoS Medicine. 2009; 6(5): e Wu JTK, Ma SK, Lee CK, Chu KW, Ho PL, Shen L, Ho WK, Hung IFN, Riley S, Ho LM, Lin CK, Tsang THF, Lo SV, Lau YL, Leung GM, Cowling BJ, Peiris JSM. The infection attack rate and severity of 2009 pandemic H1N1 influenza in Hong Kong. Clinical Infectious Diseases. 2010; 51(10): Zhang L, Qiao Q, Tuomilehto J, Janus ED, Lam TH, Ramachandran A, Mohan V, Stehouwer CDA, Dong Y, Nakagami T, Onat A, Soderberg S. Distinct ethnic differences in lipid profiles across glucose categories. Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. 2010; 95(4): Zhang W, Jiang CQ, Cheng KK, Adab P, Thomas GN, Liu B, Lam HKB, Schooling CM, Lam TH. Alcohol sensitivity, alcohol use and hypertension in an older Chinese population: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study. Hypertension Research. 2009; 32(9): Zhang ZH, Chau YK, Lai HK, Wong CM. A review of effects of particulate matter-associated nickel and vanadium species on cardiovascular and respiratory systems. International Journal of Environmental Health Research. 2009; 19(3): Zhu WH, Yang L, Jiang CQ, Deng LZ, Lam TH, Zhang J, Chan SSC. Characteristics of smokers and predictors of quitting in a smoking cessation clinic in Guangzhou, China. Journal of Public Health. 2010; 32(2): Wu P, Lau EHY, Cowling BJ, Leung CC, Tam CM, Leung GM. The transmission dynamics of tuberculosis in a recently developed Chinese city. PLoS One. 2010; 5(5): e Xing W, Hejblum G, Leung GM, Valleron AJ. Anatomy of the epidemiological literature on the 2003 SARS outbreaks in Hong Kong and Toronto: A time-stratified review. PLoS Medicine. 2010; 7(5): e Summary of Research Output with IF factor 151 Xu L, Jiang CQ, Lam TH, Cheng KK, Yue XJ, Lin JM, Zhang W, Thomas GN. Impact of impaired fasting glucose and impaired glucose tolerance on arterial stiffness in an older Chinese population: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study-CVD Metabolism. Clinical and Experimental. 2010; 59(3): Xu L, Jiang CQ, Lam TH, Lin JM, Yue XJ, Cheng KK, Liu B, Jin YL, Zhang WS, Thomas GN. The metabolic syndrome is associated with subclinical atherosclerosis independent of insulin resistance: the Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study-CVD. Clinical Endocrinology (Oxf). 2010; 73: Xu L, Jiang CQ, Lam TH, Yue XJ, Cheng KK, Liu B, Jin YL, Zhang W, Thomas GN. Brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity and cardiovascular risk factors in the non-diabetic and newly diagnosed diabetic Chinese: Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study-CVD. Diabetes/Metabolism Research and Reviews. 2010; 26(2): Yang L, Wong CM, Chan KP, Chau YK, Ou C, Chan KH, Peiris JSM. Seasonal effects of influenza on mortality in a subtropical city. BMC Infectious Diseases. 2009; 9: Yoon SW. Ideas, institutions, and interests in the global governance of epidemics in Asia. Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health. 2010; 22(3) Suppl: 125S-31S No. of papers Yu HY, Ho SC, Ho SSY, Chan SSG, Woo JLF, Ahuja AT. Carotid atherosclerosis and the risk factors in early postmenopausal Chinese women. Maturitas. 2009; 63: Zhang L, Qiao Q, Tuomilehto J, Hammar N, Janus ED, Soderberg S, Mohan V, Ramachandran A, Dong YH, Lam TH, Pang ZC. Blood lipid levels in relation to glucose status in seven populations of Asian origin without a prior history of diabetes: the DECODA study. Diabetes-Metabolism Research and Reviews. 2009; 25(6): in press year 44 School of Public Health Annual Report

25 Health Economics Research Funding Projects in progress from September 2009 to December 2010 Fund Source Research Topic Amount of Funding (HK$) Principle Investigator SNP-based genome-wide screen for susceptibility genes for hypertension: A sibling study University Research Committee Merit Award $1,566,916 $40,000 Professor Lam, Tai Hing Optimizing the use of antivirals during the next influenza pandemic: From the perspective of an individual or a household $472,350 Dr Wu, Tsz Kei Joseph University Research Committee Merit Award $50,000 Dr Wu, Tsz Kei Joseph Are life long sex-steroids causally related to cardiovascular disease in men and women? University Research Committee Merit Award $640,900 $50,000 Professor Lam, Tai Hing Research Grant Council General Research Fund Host genetic determinants of human influenza infection University Research Committee Merit Award $598,995 $50,000 Dr Ip, Kai Ming Dennis The role of goal adjustment on psychological well-being among women diagnosed with advanced breast cancer: a longitudinal study University Research Committee Merit Award $571,260 $50,000 Dr Lam, Wing Tak Wendy Potential utility and logistical requirements of real-time surveillance of seroprevalence during an influenza pandemic $620,943 Dr Wu, Tsz Kei Joseph University Research Committee Merit Award $50,000 A longitudinal community study of influenza virus infections in Hong Kong University Research Committee Merit Award $1,200,000 $50,000 Dr Riley, Steven / Dr Cowling, Benjamin J 46 School of Public Health Annual Report

26 RESEARCH and FUNDING Health Economics Projects in progress from September 2009 to December 2010 Fund Source Research Grant Council Germany/Hong Kong Joint Research Scheme 2009/2010 CPU / Research Grant Council Public Policy Research Funding Scheme (6th Round) University Research Committee (Matching Fund for Strategic Research Theme) University Research Committee (Small Project Funding) University Research Committee (Seed funding programme for basic research) University Research Committee (Small Project Funding) University Research Committee University Grants Committee Area of Excellence on Influenza University Grants Committee Area of Excellence Donations, outside grants and services account Faculty Endowment Fund Research Topic An international study of psychosocial needs and psychological distress among women with breast cancer - cross-cultural comparison Amount of Funding (HK$) $28,600 Prediction of mortality and hospital use in older people in Hong Kong $700,000 Public Health A detailed assessment of the effectiveness of nonpharmaceutical interventions in protecting residential care facilities from pandemic influenza Pilot randomized trial of a motivational interview versus brief advice in primary care to engage Hong Kong Chinese adolescents with an internet-based, physician-supervised, depression and substance abuse prevention intervention A prospective study on obesity and psychosocial health in Hong Kong adolescents Pilot study: feasibility, acceptability and utilization of an e-cardiovascular profile platform amongst physicians and patients Control of pandemic and interpandemic influenza Epidemiology of nasopharyngeal carcinoma research Teaching and research lifetime and life course epidemiology New initiative in public health population based health services utilization survey Principle Investigator Dr Lam, Wing Tak Wendy Professor McGhee, M Sarah $1,250,000 Professor Lam, Tai Hing $39,241 Dr Wu, Tsz Kei Joseph $118,075 Dr Chim, David $65,402 Dr Ho, Sai Yin Daniel $40,000 Dr Johnston, Janice M $160,000 Dr Wong, Chit Ming $182,000 Dr Riley, Steven $4,911,000 Dr Cowling, Benjamin J $110,000 Dr Wu, Tsz Kei Joseph $650,000 Professor Lam, Tai Hing $1,009,676 Professor Lam, Tai Hing $288,000 Dr Johnston, Janice M Projects in progress from September 2009 to December 2010 Fund Source Government Matching Grant Scheme - 3rd Phase Government Matching Grant Scheme - 1st Phase HKU Class of 84 Social Inclusion Fund HKU University Development Fund Li Ka Shing Foundation Li Ka Shing Foundation (Matching Grant for Small Project Funding) Li Ka Shing Foundation Faculty Development Fund ( ) Li Ka Shing Foundation (Matching Grant for Seed Funding Programme) Health and Health Services Research Fund Research Topic Matching Grant Scheme (3rd Phase) - Air pollution in Hong Kong: real time evaluation of the burden of disease and community costs Public Health Amount of Funding (HK$) $84,080 Principle Investigator Professor Hedley, Anthony J $625,000 Professor Lam, Tai Hing SA Project - SISTER - ASIA (Social inclusion services team for ethicminority residents - Art as social inclusion activities) $28,700 Dr Johnston, Janice M Hong Kong Jockey Club Family Project - Supplement funding $539,503 Professor Lam, Tai Hing Matching fund for 23rd round PDF/ RAP scheme $393,615 Professor Lam, Tai Hing Randomized controlled trial of sending SMS warning and advice during air pollution exceedance for asthmatic $66,667 Dr Lai, Hak Kan students: a pilot study Vitamin D deficiency and vascular dysfunction $66,667 Dr Chan, Yap Hang Will Support of School of Public Health $7,091,832 Professor Lam, Tai Hing Randomized controlled trial of sending SMS warning and advice during air pollution exceedance for asthmatic $66,667 Dr Lai, Hak Kan students: a pilot study Hospital accreditation outcomes research programme A longitudinal study of psychosocial needs and psychological distress of Chinese women with advanced breast cancer A 3-year follow-up study of the Hong Kong Population Health Survey Cohort on overweight and obesity and its related behavioural factors A study for effects of poor visibility on hospitalization in Hong Kong Is moderate alcohol use causally protective against cardiorespiratory disease? $718,000 Dr Johnston, Janice M $106,000 Dr Lam, Wing Tak Wendy $754,288 Professor Lam, Tai Hing $306,360 Dr Wong, Chit Ming $356,780 Dr Schooling, Mary 48 School of Public Health Annual Report

27 RESEARCH and FUNDING Health Economics Projects in progress from September 2009 to December 2010 Projects in progress from September 2009 to December 2010 Fund Source Health and Health Services Research Fund Research Fund for the Control of Infectious Diseases Research Topic Two-year follow-up of the Hong Kong student obesity surveillance project (HKSOS) on trends and predictors of adolescent obesity and relation behaviours The cost-effectiveness of screening for diabetic retinopathy in Hong Kong Infant and childhood growth and blood pressure in adolescence The effect of decision aids on treatment decision making for breast cancer surgery: A randomized controlled trial Does infant or childhood obesity lead to adolescent depression? A cost effectiveness analysis of Helicobacter pylori screening for gastric cancer in Hong Kong Chinese: a decision analytic approach Epidemiological implications of viral evolution from one generation of human influenza infection to the text Effectiveness of vaccinating children in reducing influenza among household contacts - a community based, randomized controlled trial Modeling the spread and real-time surveillance of antiviral resistance during the next influenza pandemic: local and global considerations The attack rate, transmission dynamics and viral evolution in a cohort of Hong Kong families during an epidemic of novel influenza virus (H1N1) A longitudinal community study of influenza virus infections in Hong Kong Flagship collaboration project: surveillance surveys on populationbased responses to human swine influenza in Hong Kong Amount of Funding (HK$) Principle Investigator $504,141 Dr Ho, Sai Yin Daniel $800,000 Professor McGhee, M Sarah $244,132 Dr Schooling, Mary $411,224 Dr Lam, Wing Tak Wendy $261,379 Dr Schooling, Mary $437,600 Dr Cowling, Benjamin J $795,660 Dr Riley, Steven $6,628,154 Dr Cowling, Benjamin J $798,986 Dr Wu, Tsz Kei Joseph $528,738 Dr Cowling, Benjamin J $1,542,500 Dr Riley, Steven $1,202,700 Dr Cowling, Benjamin J Fund Source Research Fund for the Control of Infectious Diseases Health Care and Promotion Fund Food and Health Bureau, HKSAR Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust Research Topic A detailed longitudinal study of infection attack rates among healthy adults in Hong Kong during the epidemic of the human swine influenza A/H1N1 virus in 2009 The transmission of tuberculosis in Hong Kong: role of demographic factors and relative contribution of primary infection, exogenous reinfection and endogenous reactivation Effect modifications of lifestyle factors on risk of mortality associated with influenza in an elderly cohort Epidemiology and control of infectious disease in Hong Kong Behavioural changes in relation to risk perception and prevention of avian and human influenza in the general population of Hong Kong, (revised) A longitudinal study of infection attack rates among hospital outpatients in Hong Kong during the epidemic of the human swine influenza A/H1N1 virus in 2009 by tracking temporal changes in age-specific seroprevalence rates Secondary school YouTube video competition for tobacco control Provision of professional services to support overseeing of studies on a private health insurance scheme in Hong Kong Project to update Hong Kong's domestic health accounts 2007/08 and 2008/09 School-based survey on smoking among students 2010/11 Hong Kong Jockey Club Family Project Amount of Funding (HK$) Principle Investigator $1,399,032 Dr Wu, Tsz Kei Joseph $603,448 Dr Lau, Ho Yin Eric $333,880 Dr Wong, Chit Ming $14,500,000 Professor Lam, Tai Hing $284,836 Professor Fielding, Richard $925,260 Dr Wu, Tsz Kei Joseph $295,320 Dr Ho, Sai Yin Daniel $363,529 Mr Tin, Yiu Kei Keith $1,416,553 Mr Tin, Yiu Kei Keith $1,428,230 Dr Ho, Sai Yin Daniel $97,707,608 Professor Lam, Tai Hing 50 School of Public Health Annual Report

28 RESEARCH and FUNDING Health Economics Projects in progress from September 2009 to December 2010 Projects in progress from September 2009 to December 2010 Fund Source Research Topic Amount of Funding (HK$) Principle Investigator Fund Source Research Topic Amount of Funding (HK$) Principle Investigator Hong Kong Council on Smoking and Health Evaluation of secondary school YouTube video competition for tobacco control Evaluation of COSH educational theatre performance in primary school students in A three phase study on women facing breast cancer A longitudinal study of psychosocial needs and psychological distress of Chinese women with advanced breast cancer $362,918 Dr Ho, Sai Yin Daniel $41,765 Dr Ho, Sai Yin Daniel $1,500,000 $358,000 Professor Fielding, Richard Professor Fielding, Richard F Hoffamann La Roche Ltd QMH Charitable Trust MedImmune Affairs, Inc. AusAID (Australia), IDRC (Canada) and World Bank Institute Influenza resistance information study (IRIS) $834,731 Dr Ip, Kai Ming Dennis Hospital accreditation outcomes research programme $718,000 Dr Johnston, Janice M Direct and indirect benefits of influenza vaccination in schools and households $12,978,593 Dr Cowling, Benjamin J (Phase I) EQUITAP and APNHAN umbrella funding agreement $48,271 Dr Schooling, Mary The Hong Kong Cancer Fund The 2nd Meeting of the East Asia Psycho-Oncology Society (EAPOS) A longitudinal study of psychosocial needs, physical and psychological distress of Chinese women with advanced breast cancer: a 2nd year follow-up $100,545 $503,473 Professor Fielding, Richard Dr Lam, Wing Tak Wendy Assessing unmet needs in different groups of cancer patients once treatment $1,156,134 Dr Lam, Wing Tak Wendy Leung Kau Kui / Run Run Shaw Research and Teaching Endowment Fund Committee of Management: Leung Kau Kui Research and Teaching Endowment Fund Health promotion knowledge, attitudes, skills and expectations of medical students $30,000 Professor Fielding, Richard The immune landscape of human influenza in households, towns and cities in Southern China $5,470,810 Dr Riley, Steven National Institutes of Health, USA Household Transmission of influenza virus Methodological approaches to planning and analysis of new infectious diseases $2,299,014 Dr Cowling, Benjamin J $708,474 Dr Cowling, Benjamin J Modeling of infectious disease agent study centers of excellence $413,051 Dr Cowling, Benjamin J 52 School of Public Health Annual Report

29 PRIZES and AWARDS 54 School of Public Health Annual Report

30 PRIZES and AWARDS Infectious Disease Epidemiology 1. Au, H.Y. Angel, Young Investigator Award, Development and Evaluation of a Decision Aid Booklet for Chinese Women Facing a Choice of Breast Cancer Surgery, 16th Hong Kong International Cancer Congress, Hong Kong, Chan Y.H., Asian-Pacific Society of Hypertension Young Investigator Fellowships Award, International Society of Hypertension 23rd Scientific Meeting, Vancouver, Chan Y.H., Best Paper Award at the 3rd Asian Preventive Cardiology & Cardiac Rehabilitation Conference, December 2010, the Hong Kong College of Cardiology. 4. Cowling B.J., Excellent Research Award (Public Health), Food and Health Bureau, 2010, HKSAR. 5. Jiang C.Q., Lam T.H., Cheng K.K., Zhang W., Lao X., Liu B., Zhu T., Leung G.M., Rao R.L. and Cao M., Guangzhou Biobank Project: Establishment and studies on environmental factors and major chronic diseases, First-class award at Guangzhou Scientific and Technology Progress Award. Guangzhou, Guangzhou People's Government, Lam T.H., Guangzhou Honorary Citizen Award, Lam T.H., Jiang C.Q. and Chan S.S.C., Best Poster Presentation Award: " 中港合作成立廣州公共醫院戒煙門診 ", The 3rd Cross-Strait Conference on Tobacco Control, October 2009, Hong Kong. 8. Lam T.H., Contribution Award for Chinese in Tobacco Control in recognition of outstanding contribution to tobacco control, The 3rd Cross-Strait Conference on Tobacco Control, October 2009, Hong Kong. 9. Lam T.H. and He Y., Epidemiological study of tobacco exposure and its harmful effects on cardio- and cerebro- vascular diseases in the population, Chinese Preventive Medicine Association Science and Technology Award, second class award. Beijing, Chinese Preventive Medicine Association, Lau E.H.Y., Lau S.Y., Ho L.M. and Cowling B.J., Real time estimation of the effective reproductive number in the presence of reporting delay, Hong Kong novel influenza A/H1N1pdm epidemic (poster presentation), Poster Award at the Epidemics Second International Conference on Infectious Diseases Dynamics, 2-4 December 2009, Athens, Greece. 11. Wong O.L., Excellent Research Award (Health and Health Services Research), Food and Health Bureau, 2010, HKSAR School of Public Health Annual Report

31 ACADEMIC EVENTS 58 School of Public Health Annual Report

32 ACADEMIC EVENTS 1 st Hong Kong Public Health Forum 2009 The 1st Hong Kong Public Health Forum 2009 was held on September 20, 2009 in conjunction with the Inauguration Ceremony for the School of Public Health. The forum offered great opportunities to discuss and explore present challenges and future developments in public health. We were honoured to have Dr Lam, Ping Yan, Director of Health, HKSAR as our Officiating Guest at the forum. Plenary speakers included Dr. Thomas Tsang, Controller of the Centre for Health Protection, HKSAR, Professor William Cairns Smith, University of Aberdeen, Professor Mark Woodward, University of Sydney, Professor Nuntavarn Vichit-Vadakan, Thammasat University, and Professor Graham Watt, University of Glasgow. Psycho-oncology Research 2 nd Hong Kong Public Health Forum 2010 The Hong Kong Public Health Forum 2010 took place on December 13, This was an annual flagship event of the School of Public Health / Department of Community Medicine. About 200 health professionals, staff, students, government of ficials attended the inspiring occasion. Professor Gabriel M Leung, Under Secretary for Food and Health, officiated at the event and Dr. Che-Hung Leong, HKU Council Chairman and Dr. Pak Yin Leung, Chief Executive, Hospital Authority were the guests of honour. The theme of the forum was The Past and Future Roles of Academic Public Health. Professor Anthony J Hedley was the keynote speaker and he gave the Inaugural AJ Hedley Lecture on A Medical Emergency: Who needs academic departments of public health, and why? Renowned speakers and discussants from both service and academic public health shared their views and experiences on future directions in public health development in Hong Kong. The speakers were Professor Sian M. Griffiths, Dr. Gloria Tam and Dr. Hong Fung and the discussants were Professor Sophia Chan, Dr. DJ Macfarlane and Ms Karen Sadler. Professor TH Lam, Director of School of Pubic Health in his closing remarks highlighted the increasing demand of MPH training especially from China Mainland and academic public health, with a history of more than 120 years in our medical school, would have a bright future. 60 School of Public Health Annual Report

33 ACADEMIC EVENTS Psycho-oncology Research Hong Kong Jockey Club Family Project The 2 nd Annual Symposium of FAMILY The 2nd Annual Symposium of FAMILY: a Hong Kong Jockey Club Initiative for a Harmonious Society was held on November 7, This year, the theme of the symposium was Multidisciplinary Collaboration to Promote Family Health, Happiness and Harmony - sharing of experiences and findings. Mr. T Brian Stevenson, Deputy Chairman of the Jockey Club, Mr. Hon Matthrew Cheung, Secretary for Labour and Welfare and Professor Tsui, Lap Chee, Vice-Chancellor and President of HKU, officiated at the symposium. Keynote Speakers included Dr Vish Viswanath, Harvard School of Public Health (US) and Professor Ralf Schwarzer, Freie Universitat Berlin (Germany). The symposium was well attended with 278 participants. Almost half of the participants were from non-government organizations, non-profit organizations, government, and the rest were from local colleges and universities. The themes of the Symposium and Training Workshops are as follows: Building Community Capacity to Promote Health Hong Kong Chinese Community Leaders' Perspectives on Family Health, Happiness and Harmony Preliminary Findings of Interventions Team and Household Survey Phase I Health Behaviour Change Community-Academic Partnerships Teaching Without Teaching Teaching Parents to be Trainers Evaluating and Enhancing Your Community Programme Workshops Health Behaviour Change: Mechanisms and Interventions Held by Professor Ralf Schwarzer, Freie Universitat Berlin Evaluating and Enhancing Your Community Programme Held by Professor TH Lam and Professor Sunita Stewart, HKU, with case studies by social service organizations The 3 rd Annual Symposium of FAMILY The 3rd Annual Symposium of FAMILY: A Jockey Club Initiative for a Harmonious Society BEST SCIENCE for BEST PRACTICE: Building a Harmonious Society using a Communitybased Participatory Approach, jointly organized by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, the School of Public Health, Family Council and Social Welfare Department, was held on December 6, 2010 to explore, discuss and debate strategies and interventions to promote Family Health, Happiness and Harmony (3Hs). Professor Roland T Chin, JP, Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Provost, Mr Anthony W.K. Chow, SBS, JP, Steward, The Hong Kong Jockey Club, and Ms Lui Kit-yuk Grace, JP, Deputy Secretary for Home Affairs and Professor Sum Ping Lee, Dean of the Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine were Officiating Guests at the Opening Ceremony of the Symposium. World renowned experts, including Professor Meredith Minkler of the University of California, Berkeley (US) and Dr Vish Viswanath of the Harvard School of Public Health (US) have delivered keynote speeches. In addition, government officials and local community leaders/ stakeholders from Sham Shui Po, Yuen Long and Kwun Tong have been invited to participate in the panel discussion in the Symposium. The Symposium was well attended with 200 participants from non-government organizations, non-profit organizations, government, and local colleges and universities. The themes of the Symposium and Training Workshops are as follows: The Power of Community-engaged Research for Building Community Capacity while Improving Research and the 3P's: Programs, Practices and Policies Best Science for Best Evaluation: The Use of Randomized Controlled Trial in Community Settings Translating Evidence to Change Public Health Practice: A Community-based Approach A Community-based Participatory Approach in Promoting Family 3Hs Health, Happiness and Harmony Community Wisdom: A Preventive Approach to Building Harmonious Society Designing Assessment Tools for Community Programmes Evaluating Community Programmes with Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) Knowledge Transfer for Health Communication 62 School of Public Health Annual Report

34 ACADEMIC EVENTS Psycho-oncology Research Seminars held by Public Health Research Centre and Medical and Health Research Network Workshops Designing Assessment Tools for Community Programmes Held by Dr Daniel Ho and Dr Nancy Yu, HKU Evaluating Community Programmes with Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) Held by Professor Sophia Chan, Professor TH Lam, Dr Sharron Leung and Dr William Li, HKU Knowledge Transfer for Health Communication Held by Dr Vish Viswanath, Harvard School of Public Health Psychological Co-morbidity, Distress Screening and Implementation of Psychosocial Support Services in Cancer Care Presented by Dr Anja Mehnert, University Medical Center Hamburg- Eppendorf Public Health, Prevention, and Primary Care Presented by Professor Barbara Starfield, Johns Hopkins University Is Healthcare Innovation Retarded by National Health Technology Assessment Processes? Pharmacogenomics as a Test Case Presented by Dr Paul Gross, Institute of Health Economics and Technology Assessment Linking Transportation, Air Quality and Health Impacts Presented by Professor Michael Brauer, The University of British Columbia Mortality Displacement in the Association Between Air Pollution and Mortality Presented by Professor Steven Roberts, Australian National University Rare Disease Surveillance: A Powerful Tool in Public Health Research Presented by Professor Susan Marianne Hall, University of Cape Town An Incident Cohort Study of Patients with Angina Identified in Primary Care Presented by Dr Brian Buckley, University of Aberdeen Understanding the Psychosocial Needs of Asian Americans Breast Cancer Survivors Presented by Dr Kimlin Tam Ashing-Giwa, Beckman Research Institute and Center of Community Alliance for Research and Education Modelling Infectious Disease Spread Via Individual-Level Models Presented by Dr Rob Deardon, University of Guelph Lessons From Cambodian Research-based Interventions to Reduce HIV/AIDS, Alcohol Overuse, Illiteracy, Trafficking, Poverty and Violence Presented by Professor Ian Lubek, University of New South Wales Biomass Smoke as a Respiratory Hazard Presented by Professor Jon Ayres, University of Birmingham Clinical Epidemiology of Childhood Obesity Presented by Professor Ronald P Stolk, University of Groningen How Full is Our Epidemiological Toolkit & The Use of Microsimulation Modeling of Colorectal Cancer to Inform Health Policy Presented by Professor Christl Donnelly, Imperial College & Professor Karen M. Kuntz, University of Minnesota Spirituality, Meaning and Hope Among Cancer Patients & Employment and Work-Related Aspects in Cancer Survivorship Presented by Dr Anja Hoecker and Dr Anja Mehnert, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf Public Health Practice in the Era of Genomic Medicine and Applications and Implications of Whole Genome Analysis for Health Presented by Dr Ron Zimmern and Dr Caroline Wright, Foundation for Genomics and Population Health Cardiovascular Diseases: Burden, Challenges and Perspectives in China Presented by Dr Dongfeng Gu, Fuwai Hospital and Cardiovascular Institute, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College Achieving Millennium Development Goals Target on Child Mortality by 2015 Wishful Thinking, or Likely Outcome? Presented by Dr Sri Chander, World Vision Asia-Pacific 64 School of Public Health Annual Report

35 ACADEMIC EVENTS Psycho-oncology Research Others Press Conferences Tobacco Control Leadership Training Workshop: China Medical Tobacco Control Initiative Held by Professor TH Lam, School of Public Health, Ms Lisa Lau, Hong Kong Council on Smoking and Health, Dr Ronald Lam, Tobacco Control Office, Department of Health, and Mr. Michael Mak, Kwai Chung Hospital The Second Meeting of East Asia Psycho-oncology Society (EAPOS): The Unmet Needs of Cancer Patients and Their Carers Held by Professor R. Fielding, HKU, Professor P. Butow, University of Sydney, Ms. T. Leung, Hong Kong Cancer Fund, Dr R. Liu, HKU, Dr. C. K. Fang, Taiwan and Professor L. Grassi, International Psycho-Oncology Society Federation and many other renowned speakers Health Economics Workshop in Hong Kong Held by Professor J. Phillips Ceri, School of Human and Health Science, Swansea University &9 A Practical Short Course on Mathematical Modeling of Infectious Diseases: Preparedness for the 2009 Influenza Pandemic Renowned speakers included Professor Marc Lipsitch, Harvard School of Public Health, Professor Gabriel Leung, Food and Health Bureau, Dr Hongjie Yu, Office for Disease Control and Emergency Response at the China CDC, Dr Tim Uyeki, Medical Epidemiologist at the US CDC, Drs Vernon Lee and Alex Cook, National University of Singapore, and Dr Cecile Viboud, Fogarty International Center Video Competition for Tobacco Control A Call for Participation of Secondary School Students Presented by Professor TH Lam and Dr Daniel Ho, HKU, and Ms Lisa Lau, Hong Kong Council on Smoking and Health HKU Study Reveals Adverse Psychological Effects of Incorrect Weight Comments on Adolescents Presented by Drs Daniel Ho and Tracy Lo, HKU HKU's Smoking Cessation Service for Female Smokers Successfully Helped Women Presented by Professors TH Lam and Sophia Chan, HKU HKU s Youth Quitline Successfully Helped Post-80 s Quit Smoking Quit and Reduce Smoking Presented by Professors TH Lam and Sophia Chan, HKU HKU Recruits Participants for the Research of FAMILY Project Presented by Professors TH Lam and Sophia Chan HKU Study Shows that Quitting Smoking Can Improve Erectile Dysfunction Presented by Professors TH Lam and Sophia Chan, HKU, and Dr Sue ST LO, The Family Planning Association of Hong Kong, and Ms Lisa LAU, Hong Kong Council on Smoking and Health FAMILY: A Jockey Club Initiative for a Harmonious Society Press Conference HKU Study on Family Communication Patterns in Hong Kong More Praise More Happiness Presented by Professors TH Lam and Sophia Chan, HKU Efficacy and Effectiveness of Non-Pharmaceutical Interventions Against Influenza and Other Respiratory Viral Diseases Held by Dr Hiroshi Nishiura, University of Utrecht & Japan Science and Technology Agency International Disease Propagation Analysis and Mitigation Strategies for Effective Mass Dispensing Held by Professor Eva Lee, Georgia Institute of Technology School of Public Health Annual Report

36 LOCAL, REGIONAL and INTERNATIONAL LINKS 68 School of Public Health Annual Report

37 Policy Health LOCAL, REGIONAL and INTERNATIONAL LINKS Visiting Lecturers and Guest Speakers for Postgraduate Courses International and Local Research Collaborators Dr Au, Derrick Service Director (Geriatrics & Community Care) and Hospital Chief Executive, Kowloon Central Cluster, Hospital Authority Dr Chan, Raymond Chief Executive Officer, Hong Kong Baptist Hospital Dr Cherney, Stacey Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry, The University of Hong Kong Dr Fang, David Former Medical Superintendent, St. Paul s Hospital Dr Kwong, Ava Chief of Division of Breast Surgery, Queen Mary and Tung Wah Hospitals, Hospital Authority Ms Leung, Joyce General Manager (Human Resources), West Cluster of Hospital Authority External Examiners for Master of Public Health Dissertations/Projects Professor McDowell, Ian, University of Ottawa Professor Smith, William Cairns Stewart, University of Aberdeen Professor Vichit-Vadakan, Nuntavarn, Thammasat University Professor Watt, Graham, University of Glasgow Professor Woodward, Mark, The University of Sydney External Examiners for Research Postgraduate Degrees MPhil PhD Professor Koh, David Dr Lobb, Liz Professor Woodward, A Professor Davis, Susan R Dr Lo, Yuen Chung Yvonne Honorary Clinical Assistant Professor, Family Medicine Unit, The University of Hong Kong Dr Lui, SF Consultant (Quality and Risk Management), Head Office of Hospital Authority Mr Pang, Tim Society for Community Organization Mr Yuen, Anders General Manager of Nursing, Tung Wah Group of Hospitals Fung Yiu King Hospital, Hospital Authority Dr Yeung, Deacons Chief Manager (Cluster Performance), Hospital Authority Dr Adab, P Dr Carabin, Helene Professor Ueshima, Hirotsugu Dr Cohen, Ted Dr Gu, Dongfeng Professor Stolk, Ronald Dr Taheri, Shahrad Dr Wells, JC Professor Jackson, Rod, The University of Auckland Professor Lancaster, Tim, University of Oxford Professor McDowell, Ian, University of Ottawa Professor Vichit-Vadakan, Nuntavarn, Thammasat University Professor Woodward, Mark, The University of Sydney Professor Wong, TW Professor Woo, Jean Dr Emslie, Graham J Professor Kawachi, Ichiro Anderson, Ross Professor of Epidemiology & Public Health St George s University of London, UK Anh, Le Vu Professor Hanoi School of Public Health, Vietnam Bonanno, George A. Professor and Chair Department of Counseling and Clinical Psychology Teachers College, Columbia University Bond, Michael Harris Emeritus Professor Department of Psychology The Chinese University of Hong Kong Butow, Phyllis Professor, School of Psychology The University of Sydney Co-ordinator, The Centre for Medical Psychology and Evidence-based Decision Making Byrne, Barbara M Emeritus Professor University of Ottawa, Canada Chan, Hon Wai Felix Chief of Service Department of Medicine Fung Yiu King Hospital, HKSAR Chan, Chi Fung Godfrey Clinical Associate Professor Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine The University of Hong Kong Chan, Kwok Hung Honorary Clinical Assistant Professor Department of Microbiology The University of Hong Kong Chan, Chi Mui Miranda Consultant Department of Surgery Kwong Wah Hospital, HKSAR Chan, Wing Wai Sharon Associate Consultant Department of Surgery United Christian Hospital, HKSAR Chan, Wai Man Assistant Director of Health (Family and Elderly Health Services) Department of Health, HKSAR Chang, T Victor Senior Attending Section Hematology Oncology Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), USA. Chen, Pingyan Head Department of Statistics, Southern Medical University Guangzhou, China Chiu, Shui Seng Susan Associate Professor Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine The University of Hong Kong Cook, Alex Assistant Professor Department of Statistics National University of Singapore Cummings, Derek Assistant Professor Bloomberg School of Public Health Johns Hopkins University, USA Girgis, Afaf Director Centre for Health Research and Psycho-oncology University of Newcastle, Australia Goldstein, Edward Research Scientist Harvard School of Public Health, USA Guan, Yi Professor Department of Microbiology The University of Hong Kong He, Jianfeng Senior Physician Institute of Epidemic Disease Prevention Guangdong Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, China He, Yao Head and Professor Institute of Geriatrics Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital 70 School of Public Health Annual Report

38 Policy Health LOCAL, REGIONAL and INTERNATIONAL LINKS Ho, CK Chief of Service Department of Ophathalmology Tuen Mun Hospital, HKSAR Lau, Yu Lung Chair Professor & Head Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine The University of Hong Kong Milton, Don Professor and Director School of Public Health University of Maryland, USA Smith, Gavin J Honorary Associate Professor Department of Microbiology The University of Hong Kong Ho, Kin Sang Consultant Department of Health, HKSAR Ho, Pak Leung Clinical Associate Professor Department of Microbiology The University of Hong Kong Ho, MY Samuel Associate Professor Department of Psychology The University of Hong Kong Jiang, CQ Former Director & Professor Guangzhou 12th Hospital Guangzhou, China Kan, Haidong Associate Professor Shanghai Municipal Center of Disease Control and Prevention, China Kilburn, Mike Environmental Programme Manager Civic Exchange, HKSAR Koch, Uwe Professor Institute of Medical Psychology University Medical Centre Hamburg-Eppendorf, Germany Kwok, Hau Yan Associate Consultant Department of Orthopaedics & Traumatology MacLehose Medical Rehabilitation Centre Kwong, Ava Honorary Clinical Assistant Professor Department of Surgery The University of Hong Kong Lam, KF Eddy Associate Professor Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science The University of Hong Kong Lau, Suet Ting Consultant Department of Medicine & Geriatric Princess Margaret Hospital, HKSAR 72 Annual Report Law, Chi Ching Medical Officer Department of Clinical Oncology, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, HKSAR Law, Wai Lun Professor Department of Surgery The University of Hong Kong Leung, Chi Chiu Consultant Chest Physician (Pneumoconiosis) TB & Chest Service Department of Health, HKSAR Li, Leonard Consultant (Rehabilitation) Department of Medicine Fung Yiu King Hospital, HKSAR Li, Yuguo Professor Department of Mechanical Engineering The University of Hong Kong Lim, Wei Ling Wilina Head, Public Health Lab Services Branch Department of Health, HKSAR Lipsitch, Marc Professor Harvard School of Public Health, USA Loh, Christine Chief Executive Officer Civic Exchange, HKSAR Ma, Stefan Deputy Director, Biostatistics & Research Epidemiology and Disease Control Division Ministry of Health, Singapore McDowell, Ian Professor University of Ottawa, Canada Mehnert, Anja Research Associate Institute of Medical Psychology University Medical Centre Hamburg-Eppendorf, Germany Muller, Matthew Associate Medical Director Infection Prevention and Control St. Michael s Hospital, Toronto, Canada Ng, Wan Ying Alice Resident Specialist Department of Clinical Oncology Tuen Mun Hospital, HKSAR Ostro, Bart Chief, Air Pollution Epidemiology Section California Environmental Protection Agency, USA Ou, Chunquan Associate Professor Department of Biostatistics Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China Peiris, JSM Chair Professor (Clinical) Department of Microbiology The University of Hong Kong Poon, LM Leo Assistant Professor Department of Microbiology The University of Hong Kong Presnell, Katherine Assistant Professor Southern Methodist University, USA Qian, Zhengmin Assistant Professor of Health Evaluation Sciences Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, USA Rabl, Ari Environmental Consultant Ecole des Mines, Paris Read, Jonathan Lecturer Epidemiology group & National Centre for Zoonosis Research University of Liverpool, UK Schwarzer, Ralf Professor Freie Universität Berlin, Germany Sitthi-amorn, Chittr Professor Chulalongkorn University, Thailand Sprangers, MAG Professor Department of Medical Psychology University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands Stice, Eric Professor University of Oregon, USA Stolk, Ronald Professor University of Groningen Medical Centre, The Netherlands Tam, Cheuk Ming Consultant Chest Physician (i/c) TB & Chest Service Department of Health, HKSAR Tamm, Leanne Assistant Professor University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, USA Tong, Kwok Lung Chief of Service Department of Medicine & Geriatric Princess Margaret Hospital, HKSAR Tsang, Wing Hang Janice Clinical Assistant Professor Department of Clinical Oncology The University of Hong Kong Tu, Wenwei Associate Professor Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine The University of Hong Kong Tung, Yuk Chief of Service Department of Clinical Oncology Tuen Mun Hospital, HKSAR Voorhees, Benjamin Van Assistant Professor Medicine and Pediatrics University of Chicago, USA Vichit-Vadakan, Nuntavarn Dean Faculty of Public Health Thammasat University, Thailand School of Public Health 73

39 Policy Health LOCAL, REGIONAL and INTERNATIONAL LINKS Viswanath, Kasisomayajula Associate Professor Harvard School of Public Health, USA Wallinga, Jacco RIVM, The Netherlands Wong, Ka Yan Associate Consultant Department of Clinical Oncology Princess Margaret Hospital, HKSAR Wong, Tze Wai Professor Department of Community and Family Medicine The Chinese University of Hong Kong Yam, Loretta Cluster Chief Executive (Hong Kong East Cluster) Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital, HKSAR Academic Visitors Professor Ayres, Jon University of Birmingham Professor Brauer, Michael University of British Columbia Dr Buckley, Brian University of Aberdeen Professor Chen, Zhu Ministry of Health, PRC Dr Clarke, Sean University of Pennsylvania Dr Deardon, Rob University of Guelph Professor Donnelly, Christ Imperial College London Dr Gross, Paul Institute of Health Economics and Technology Assessment Professor Hall, Susan Marianne Sheffield Children's Hospital Yau, Tsz Kok Honorary Clinical Associate Professor Department of Clinical Oncology The University of Hong Kong Yeo, Winnie Professor Department of Clinical Oncology The Chinese University of Hong Kong Yuen, Kwok Yung Chair Professor & Head Department of Microbiology The University of Hong Kong Professor He, Yao Chinese PLA General Hospital Dr Jiang, Chao Qiang Guangzhou 12th Hospital Professor Kagan, Sarah H University of Pennsylvania Professor Kawachi, Ichiro Harvard School of Public Health Dr Kim, Mi Ja University of Illinois Professor Kuntz, Karen M University of Minnesota Dr Lin, Jie Ming Guangzhou 12th Hospital Professor Lu, Jui-Fen Rachel Chang Gung University Professor Lubek, Ian University of New South Wales Professor McDowell, Ian University of Ottawa Dr Mehnert, Anja University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf Dr Nishiura, Hiroshi University of Utrecht & Japan Science and Technology Agency Dr Pietrobon, Ricardo Duke University Medical Center Professor Ralf, Schwarzer Freie Universität Berlin Professor Roberts, Steven Australian National University Dr Sarna, Linda University of California Professor Smith, George Davey University of Bristol Professor Smith, William Cairns Stewart University of Aberdeen Professor Starfield, Barbara Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Professor Stewart, Sunita M UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas Chinese Schools of Public Health with Collaborative Agreements 山東大學公共衛生學院山西醫科大學公共衛生學院廣東藥學院公共衛生學院廣西醫科大學公共衛生學院中山大學公共衛生學院中國醫科大學公共衛生學院中南大學公共衛生學院天津醫科大學公共衛生學院東南大學公共衛生學院蘭州大學公共衛生學院包頭醫學院公共衛生學院北京大學公共衛生學院北京協和醫學院四川大學華西公共衛生學院寧夏醫科大學公共衛生學院華中科技大學同濟醫學院公共衛生學院吉林大學公共衛生學院安徽醫科大學公共衛生學院 Professor Stolk, Ronald P University of Groningen Dr Straus, Sharon University of Toronto Dr Tam, Kimlin Ashing-Giwa Center of Community Alliance for Research and Education Ms Tse, Sau Ling Nancy Hospital Authority Professor Vichit-Vadakan, Nuntavarn Thammasat University Dr Viswanath, Kasisomayajula, Harvard School of Public Health Professor Watt, Graham University of Glasgow Professor Woodward, Mark University of Sydney Mr Xiong, Yuan Da Guangzhou Municipal Health Bureau Dr Zimmern, Ron PHG Foundation 西安交通大學醫學院公共衛生學系齊齊哈爾醫學院公共衛生學院蘇州大學放射醫學與公共衛生學院昆明醫學院公共衛生學院武漢大學公共衛生學院河北大學醫學科公共衛生學院鄭州大學公共衛生學院南方醫科大學公共衛生與熱帶醫學學院南京醫科大學公共衛生學院南昌大學公共衛生學院南通大學公共衛生學院哈爾濱醫科大學公共衛生學院復旦大學公共衛生學院首都醫科大學公共衛生與家庭醫學學院浙江大學公共衛生學院第三軍醫大學軍事預防醫學院新疆醫科大學公共衛生學院 74 School of Public Health Annual Report

40 SERVICES to THE COMMUNITY 76 School of Public Health Annual Report

41 SERVICES to THE COMMUNITY Medical Education The School has a long and strong history of service to the community through participation in various activities locally, nationally and internationally and links with health care providers, environmental agencies, information technology groups and many community-based voluntary organizations. Joint research projects and ongoing service support with the Department of Health and the Hospital Authority have long been part of the School's portfolio in addition to other Government contract work. In terms of public health advocacy, members of the School also contribute to the work of the Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, the Hong Kong Council on Smoking and Health, the Family Planning Association of Hong Kong, the Advisory Council on the Environment, the Action Committee Against Narcotics, the Hong Kong Medical Association, the Supplementary Medical Professions Council, the Physiotherapy Board and Research Council and its committees. Some of our medically qualified senior staff are honorary consultants to the Hong Kong Government, Department of Health and Hospital Authority. The School works in collaboration with many health care providers in the community as well as those in the private sector. Editorial Services Academic Editor, PLoS Medicine Academic Editor, PLoS ONE Associate Editor, Advances in Disease Surveillance Associate Editor, BMC Public Health Associate Editor, International Journal of Epidemiology Associate Editor, Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health Deputy Section Editor (Epidemiology - Infectious Diseases) for BMC Public Health Editor, Environmental Public Health Editorial Board Member, Annals of Epidemiology Editorial Board Member, International Journal of Diabetes Editorial Board Member, Tobacco Induced Diseases Guest Editor, Journal of the Fourth Military Medical University Regional Editor, Asia Pacific, Tobacco Control Consultancy Services and Committee Memberships Central and Western District Council - Steering Committee on Healthy City in the Central & Western District Centre for Health Protection - Scientific Committee on Advanced Data Analysis and Disease Modelling - Scientific Committee on AIDS and STI Chinese Association on Tobacco Control Council for the AIDS Trust Fund - Technical Review Task Group Department of Health - Cervical Screening Task Force - Expert Panel, HIV Infection of Health Care Workers, Advisory Council on AIDS - Human Organ Transplant Board Environmental Protection Department - Air Pollution Control Appeal Board Panel Food and Health Bureau - Cancer Coordinating Committee - Expert Working Group on Cancer Prevention and Screening - Grant Review Board - Mental Health Grant Review Board - National Committee for the Certification of Wild Poliovirus Eradication - Research Council - Research Office Guangzhou 12th Hospital - Guangzhou Occupational Diseases Prevention and Treatment Centre Hong Kong Cancer Fund Hong Kong College of Community Medicine - Occupational Medicine Subspecialty Board - Public Health Medicine Subspecialty Board Hong Kong Council on Smoking and Health - Information and Research Committee Hong Kong Family Planning Association - Research Sub-committee - Sub-committee of Information, Education and Communication Hong Kong Medical Association - Advisory Committee on Communicable Disease Hospital Authority - Expert Panel, Blood and Blood Products Safety, Blood Transfusion Service - Hospital Governing Committee, Shatin Hospital - Institutional Review Board International Society for the Prevention of Tobacco Induced Disease Occupational Safety & Health Council - Occupational Health Advisory Committee Pneumoconiosis Compensation Fund Board - Committee on Research, Education and Publicity Pneumoconiosis Mutual Aid Association Society for AIDS Care Society for the Promotion of Hospice Care World Cancer Research Fund International - International Grant Panel World Cancer Research Fund Hong Kong World Health Organization 78 School of Public Health Annual Report

42 Our Achievements in 2010 A remarkable and outstanding research publication (with IF factor by Dr Cowling, Benjamin) showcases our devotion on public health research. Year-3 medical students on Public Health Advocacy Programme participated in mass rallies, signature campaigns, school talks and other activities for tobacco control, air pollution, obesity and physical inactivity which aroused the community's awareness in pursuing public health. Inaugural AJ Hedley Lecture A prestigious honour from Guangzhou City - Guangzhou Honorary Citizen Award for Professor TH Lam Master of Public Health Programmes Graduation Celebration School of Public Health Annual Report