The Scientific Committee welcomes the submission of abstracts on selected topics to the symposium for oral and poster presentation. The Committee reserves the right to reject abstracts and edit the language.
Application
Abstracts should be submitted by email to secretariat-EMW@cuhk.edu.hk. All presenters are also required to register the symposium to present their works but their registration fees will be waived.
Submission
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Each abstract should be typed single-spaced in MS Word format, using 12-point font of Regular Times New Roman in not more than 300 words and written in English. Authors must type their initials and last name, but not degrees, titles or institutional appointments. Please underline the name of the presenting author. Authors must indicate the name(s) and address(es) of the institution(s) where the work(s) was carried out.
- Purpose of the study
- Methods
- Summary of the results
- Conclusions
Topic for Abstract Submission
You may select one of the following topics for your abstract:
Selection Criteria
The selection of abstracts by the Scientific Committee will be based on the following criteria, which will be assessed with equal weighting:
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Scientific rationale and clinical relevance of the objectives
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Innovation and originality of the project
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Appropriateness of the methodology, data analysis and conclusion
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Clarity of presentation
Young Investigator Awards (aged under 45)
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YIA Oral Presentation Awards: USD500 (Professor Julian Critchley's Memorial Award for Young Investigator* (first place)) and USD300 (first runner-up)
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YIA Poster Presentation Awards: USD300 (first place) and USD150 (first runner-up)
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10 YIA Travel Grants for Non-local Presenters: USD300 each for non-local presenters residing outside Hong Kong
*Professor Julian Critchley's Memorial Award for Young Investigator
Julian Arthur John Hall (JAJH) Critchley, professor of clinical pharmacology at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), died tragically after being hit by a car while crossing the road on 13 July 2001. Before he emigrated to Hong Kong in 1989 and took up an appointment as reader and chairman of the clinical pharmacology department at the CUHK, he was a lecturer at the department of therapeutics and clinical pharmacology at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, United Kingdom.
During his appointment, late Professor Critchley became increasingly aware of the growing epidemic of diabetes, hypertension, and obesity in Hong Kong, and played a key role in the establishment of the Hong Kong Foundation for Research and Development in Diabetes. He established links with many overseas institutions, including mainland China. He was an honorary professor of clinical pharmacology at the Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital (301 Hospital). He was instrumental in laying the foundation for the research activities in diabetes genetics, early phase clinical trials and Traditional Chinese Medicine at the CUHK.
His curiosity, can-do spirit and open-mindedness have attracted many students, scholars and collaborators from China and overseas to visit CUHK. His support for the inauguration of the 1st Hong Kong Diabetes and Cardiovascular Risk Factor East Meets West (EmW) Symposium in 1998 has created a platform aimed at nurturing our young knowledge workers, promoting academic exchange and fostering international collaborations.
In memory of Professor Critchley’s contributions towards research and education in Hong Kong and the region, the CUHK JAJH Memorial Fund sets up an award of USD500 for the best oral presentation at the annual EmW Symposium.
Submission Deadline
Notification of Acceptance