Hong Kong Poison Control Network

Expert Panel

The Expert Panel consists of local and overseas experts in prevention and control of poisoning.
They will provide professional advice and scientific inputs when necessary.


Terms of Reference

  1. To provide expert advice on strategy to prevent and control poisoning through ad-hoc Working Groups on specific subjects
  2. To advise on measures to address the exposure of and adverse human health effects due to hazardous substances
  3. To advise on research to support evidence-based public health measures to prevent and control poisoning in Hong Kong


The Experts

Dr. Gary W.J. ADES
Department Head, Fauna Conservation Department,
Kadoorie Farm & Botanic Garden

Professor Chun-tao CHE
Harry H.S. Fong Professor of Pharmacognosy,
Department of Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacognosy,
College of Pharmacy, University of Illinois at Chicago

Dr Ben Kin-leung CHEUNG
Private psychiatrist

Professor Siu-wai CHIU
Honorary Senior College Tutor, Chung Chi College,
The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Dr James COULSON
Professor of Pharmacology & Toxicology,
Cardiff University;
Honorary Consultant Physician, Clinical Pharmacologist & Toxicologist,
Cardiff & Vale University Health Board

Professor Jou-fang DENG
Founder and Emeritus Director, The National Poison Center of Taiwan,
Division of Clinical Toxicology and Occupational Medicine, Department of Medicine,
Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan

Professor Zhi Xiu LIN
Professor, Associate Director,
School of Chinese Medicine, and
Director, Hong Kong Institute of Integrative Medicine,
Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Professor Joseph K.C. Kwan
Director of planning and development (GZ),
THong Kong University of Science and Technology

Professor Cheng-ye SUN
Chief Expert of Poison Control of Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention,
Professor of Institute of Occupational Health and Poison Control

Professor J Allister VALE
Consultant Clinical Pharmacologist and Toxicologist, City Hospital,
Birmingham and Professor of Toxicology, University of Birmingham;
former Director, National Poisons Information Service (Birmingham Unit) and West Midlands Poisons Unit,
City Hospital, Birmingham, United Kingdom

Professor Zhiling YU
Professor, School of Chinese Medicine,
Hong Kong Baptist University
BSc (TCM), Henan University, PhD (Biochemistry,
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology)


Last revison date: 2022/06/14