HKSPEM Dinner Symposium – From Data to Decisions: Optimising Growth Hormone Care in Children (27 November 2026)

 

From Data to Decisions: Optimising Growth Hormone Care in Children

Date: Friday, 27 November 2026
Time: Registration from 7:00 pm; programme starts at 7:15 pm
Venue: Function Rooms 2-3, 3/F, The Mira Hong Kong

Programme
7:00 pm  Registration
7:15 pm  Opening remarks – Dr Kent Yau (PWH)
7:20 pm  GROWTH: What Ten Years of Local Data Tell Us About Growth Hormone Therapy – Dr Antony Fu (PMH)
7:35 pm  Optimizing GH Therapy in Children with Short Stature – Prof Faisal Ahmed (University of Glasgow)
8:05 pm  GROWTH 2.0: Join the Registry, Shape the Evidence – Panel discussion and Q&A
8:20 pm  Closing remarks – Dr Catherine Wong (QEH)
8:25 pm  Dinner

The symposium will feature findings from the local multicentre GROWTH study and an international perspective on optimising growth hormone therapy. The GROWTH 2.0 session will also introduce the next phase of the registry, with an invitation to colleagues from public hospitals and private practice to contribute data to support a better understanding of local practice

Please register by 25 November 2026, using the online form linked below or by scanning the QR code on the attached poster:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdbcgLRYiz5hFToDuWJsYAvYOpifSWfyf-h4AdJn0OwbrVOBg/viewform
Please indicate whether you will be staying for dinner and specify any dietary requirements. The form also includes a few brief questions on growth hormone prescribing and monitoring practices to help inform the discussion.

YDA Diabetes Awareness and Education Day 7 Nov 2026

 

YDA Education Day - Invitation to HKSPEM Members

HKSPEM is pleased to support the upcoming YDA Education Day and warmly invites members to participate.

The event welcomes YDA members and their families, healthcare professionals, NGO partners and the public, with the aim of fostering interaction between the medical profession and the diabetes community.

The programme will include:

- A documentary screening focused on sustainability

- Educational seminars by healthcare professionals

- Personal sharing by members living with type 1 diabetes

We encourage HKSPEM members to join and share the event with colleagues and interested patients and families.

For enquires and to register for the event, please contact Ms Stella Lau by email stellalau@yda.org.hk or by phone on 25443881

Clinical Meeting 29/10/2026

 Dear Members,

You are cordially invited to attend the upcoming HKSPEM Clinical Meeting scheduled for Thursday, October 29, 2026.

Topic: A toddler with bow legs

Speaker: Dr Priscilla Lo (UCH)

Chairperson: Dr Antony Fu 

Date and time: 29 October 2026 18:30 - 19:30

Venue: Online via zoom

Join Zoom Meeting
https://cuhk.zoom.us/j/93370235097?pwd=EKpkZb6iAp1p61Kpylow8QZLyzQWOz.1

Meeting ID: 933 7023 5097
Passcode: 827684

We look forward to your participation.

Educational video

Is “Growing Taller Quickly” Always a Good Thing? Let’s Learn About Precocious Puberty!

Dear parents, if you notice that your child is suddenly growing much faster than their peers, or showing physical signs of puberty at an unusually early age, it may be more than simply “early development” — it could be a sign of precocious puberty! 🚨

In this episode, we are delighted to have Dr Ho-chung Yau, Specialist in Paediatric Endocrinology, and Dr Tsz-wai Wong, Specialist in Paediatrics, together with host Karen Cheng, to help parents understand common myths about precocious puberty and what they can do when faced with it.

This video production is supported by Takeda.

Invitation to Members: 3rd Asian Conference on Innovative Therapies for Diabetes Management (ATTD-ASIA 2026)

Join the ATTD-ASIA 2026 conference taking place 9–11 December in Kyoto, Japan, a fantastic opportunity to connect with colleagues and explore the latest innovations in diabetes technology, treatments, and patient care. 

If you’re working on research, don’t miss the chance to showcase it  Abstract submissions are open until 15 July 2026.

And if you’re planning to attend, now’s the perfect time. Registration is open, with early rates available to help you save.

 Take a look and get involved: https://attdasia.kenes.com/

Symposium on CPP

The Hong Kong Society for Paediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism (HKSPEM) was honoured to welcome Professor Anders Juul from Denmark as our distinguished guest speaker for the Symposium on Central Precocious Puberty (CPP), co-organized and supported by Ipsen.

Professor Juul delivered an insightful presentation on the secular trend, diagnosis, and management of CPP, sharing his extensive clinical experience and the latest evidence in this rapidly evolving field. The meeting also featured valuable local case presentations and discussions, providing an excellent opportunity for participants to exchange views on the practical challenges encountered in clinical practice.

The Society is deeply grateful to Professor Juul for his generous support, inspiring lecture, and thoughtful discussions, which greatly enriched the educational experience of all attendees. We also extend our sincere appreciation to our local speakers, moderators, and all participants for their active engagement and meaningful contributions throughout the meeting.

We look forward to welcoming Professor Juul again in the future and to further opportunities for academic exchange with colleagues from around the world.

Clinical meeting 27 August 2026

You are cordially invited to attend the upcoming HKSPEM Clinical Meeting scheduled for Thursday, August 27, 2026.

Topic: Sailing through the storm: Approach to a child with pheochromocytoma

Speakers: Dr Gloria Pang, Dr Sarah Poon, Dr Matthew Lam (HKCH)

Chairperson: Dr Antony Fu

Date and time: 27 August 2026 18:30 - 19:30

Venue: Online via zoom

Join Zoom Meeting
https://cuhk.zoom.us/j/92196853776?pwd=BvYetg0sr9WODHwgmpWvpZq7dmKOpa.1

Meeting ID: 921 9685 3776
Passcode: 250912

We look forward to your participation.

Upcoming CPP Dinner Symposium

 

Supported by Ipsen.

Updated HKSPEM Council Member List 2026-2028

Updated HKSPEM Council Member List 2026-2028

President
Dr. FU Chun Cheung, Antony

Vice-President 
Dr. SEE Wing Shan, Queenie

Hon. Secretary / Website Maintenance 
Dr WONG Tse Wai, Catherine

Hon. Treasurer 
Dr CHUNG Ying Ki, Jacky

Council Members

Dr. BUT Wai Man, Betty

Dr. CHAN Kwong Tat, Patrick

Dr CHAN Sin Yi, Cindy 

Dr LO Wai Chee, Priscilla

Dr PANG Shir Wey, Gloria

Dr TONG Ho Man, Thomas

Dr WONG Wai Chun, Sammy

Dr WONG Wai Yu, Eunice

Dr. WONG Man Yee, Shirley

Dr YAU Ho Chung

Immediate Past President
Dr. TUNG Yuet Ling, Joanna

Honorary Legal Advisor
Mr. LEUNG Ronald

The HKSPEM Annual General Meeting & Scientific Symposium 2026

The HKSPEM Annual General Meeting & Scientific Symposium 2026, held on 19 April 2026, was an immense success, bringing together healthcare professionals for insightful discussions on innovations in paediatric obesity management. We were especially delighted to welcome Professor Daniel Weghuber from Salzburg to Hong Kong. Attendees were captivated by the engaging and highly informative presentations delivered by Professor Daniel Weghuber and Dr Ho Chung Yau.

The programme covered key topics including paediatric obesity, from epidemiology to diagnosis and management, obesity medication management, and the impact of paediatric obesity on early puberty. It also featured lively case presentations by Dr Matthew Lam, Dr Geoffrey Yu, and Dr Jojo Chan, followed by fruitful discussions among participants.

Through this event, HKSPEM fostered strong collaboration, networking, and knowledge exchange across the paediatric endocrinology community, creating a dynamic platform for interdisciplinary discussion and promoting continuous innovation in paediatric care. The organising team extends sincere appreciation to all speakers, moderators, trainees, participants, and supporting organisations for their active involvement and contributions, which made the symposium both meaningful and engaging.

We look forward to building on this momentum and strengthening the continued growth and impact of HKSPEM in the years ahead.

Acknowledgement: Thank you for the support by IPSEN and Novo Nordisk.

Annual Scientific Symposium (ASM) 2026 and 26th Annual General Meeting ( AGM)

We are delighted to let you know that our 2026 Annual Scientific Symposium (ASM) and 26th Annual General Meeting ( AGM) are going to be held on 19 April 2026 (Sunday).

Date: 19 April 2026 (Sunday)

Time: 2-6pm

1. Annual Scientific Symposium (ASM): 2-5:30pm

2. Annual General Meeting (AGM): 5:30-6pm

Venue: Lecture Theatre 1 (LT1), 1/F, HKUMed Academic Building, No. 3 Sassoon Road, Hong Kong

CME points accredited by the Hong Kong College of Paediatricians: 3

For members who are unable to attend the AGM physically, please kindly submit your proxy form to our President, Dr. Joanna Tung, via email at hkspem@gmail.com.

 

For further details on the ASM and AGM, you may wish to refer to the attached rundown poster for more details. Thank you,

 

HKSPEM Insulin Pumps and CGM leaflet acquisition

We’re delighted to share that we have produced new HKSPEM leaflets on CGMS and insulin pump therapy for children and adolescents with diabetes. 

If you are interested in getting the hard copies, please feel free to email us and please state the following details for us to arrange delivery within Hong Kong:

• Hospital/clinic:
• Name of recipient:
• Delivery address:
• Telephone contact of recipient:
• Quantity requested:

Thanks much for your support!

    Insulin Pumps

 Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM)

HKSPEM Clinical Meeting 5 March 2026

You are cordially invited to join our next HKSPEM clinical meeting on 6 November 2025. Please kindly find the details below.

Topic: Activating and Inactivating Mutation of Calcium-Sensing Receptors

Speaker: Dr Manda Ho & Dr Eunice Wong

Chairperson: Dr Joanna Tung 

Date: 5 March 2026

Time: 6:30-7:30pm 

Venue: Zoom meeting  

https://hku.zoom.us/j/94238069819?pwd=NndZODVNMW43TGkwcTNEK0FzT0QzQT09

Meeting ID: 942 3806 9819

Passcode: 223253

All are welcome!

Scientific Symposium on Growth 12 December 2025

The Scientific Symposium on Growth was successfully held on 12 December 2025 (Friday), bringing together paediatricians and allied health professionals with a strong interest in growth and paediatric endocrinology. Professor Fabian Yap, Senior Consultant and Head of the Paediatric Endocrinology Service of the Division of Paediatric Medicine at KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Singapore, delivered an engaging and insightful lecture that highlighted current approaches to the assessment and management of growth disorders, stimulating active discussion among participants. 

 

Thank you for the support from Merck.

Scientific Symposium on Growth 12 December 2025

We are delighted to invite you to the "Scientific Symposium on Growth". Please kindly find the details below:

Date & Time: 12nd December, 2025 (Friday); 6:30p.m. - 9:30p.m

Venue: Centenary Room III, G/F, Marco Polo Hotel, Tsim Sha Tsui

Speaker: 

• Professor Fabian Yap, Senior Consultant and Head of the Paediatric Endocrinology Service of the Division of Paediatric Medicine at KK Women's and Children's Hospital, Singarpore  

Organized by: The Hong Kong Society of Paediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism (HKSPEM)

Supported by Merck

CME application (Hong Kong College of Paediatricians): in progress

You may wish to find more details in the attached rundown poster. Registration link is available in the QR code appended in the poster or via below:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdhcwpQbF5Azd_Umx-DWjfsQ-aW4Do4Sgn3TI2d5m_FcET70A/viewform]

HKSPEM Clinical Meeting 6 Nov 2025

You are cordially invited to join our next HKSPEM clinical meeting on 6 November 2025. Please kindly find the details below.

Topic: Facing the Challenges of Refractory Hypoglycaemia in Congenital Hyperinsulinism 

Speaker: Dr Ivy Yam 

Chairperson: Dr Joanna Tung 

Date: 6 November 2025 

Time: 6:30-7:30pm 

Venue: Zoom meeting  

https://hku.zoom.us/j/94238069819?pwd=NndZODVNMW43TGkwcTNEK0FzT0QzQT09

Meeting ID: 942 3806 9819

Passcode: 223253

All are welcome!

HKSPEM Clinical Meeting 28 Aug 2025

You are cordially invited to join our next HKSPEM clinical meeting on 28 August 2025. Please kindly find the details below.

Topic: New Frontiers in Diabetes Care
Speakers: Dr Geoffrey Yu

Chairperson: Dr Joanna Tung
Date: 28 August 2025 06:30 PM Hong Kong SAR

Venue: Zoom meeting

https://hku.zoom.us/j/94238069819?pwd=NndZODVNMW43TGkwcTNEK0FzT0QzQT09

Meeting ID: 942 3806 9819

Passcode: 223253

All are welcome!

RTHK Healthpedia 精靈一點 [香港兒科醫學院系列] : 性早熟與遲發育

We are delighted to have Dr. Patrick Chan and Dr. Queenie See representing HKSPEM in an educational interview on RTHK on 2 June 2025, discussing Precocious Puberty and Delayed Puberty.

If you missed the live interview, don’t worry! You can revisit the discussion on RTHK website or via the following link https://youtu.be/RRMTPBGYl5k?si=2brn63cBs27Ko5w8