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HKBU delegation contributes to the future of digital and systems health at THE Digital Health Asia 2026
A delegation from Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) led by Professor Lyu Aiping (above), Vice-President (Research and Development) and Dr. Kennedy Y.H. Wong Endowed Professor in Chinese Medicine recently participated in Digital Health Asia 2026, a premier conference held in Macau that brought together over 200 leaders from healthcare, academia, government, and industry.
Themed “Shaping tomorrow’s health: From algorithms to authentic care,” the conference delved into cutting-edge developments at the intersection of technology and medicine. Key topics included the role of generative AI in protein design, the digital transformation of traditional medicine, and the use of virtual assistants and wearables to empower patient self-care.
At a panel discussion “Ancient wisdom, modern tools: Integrating traditional Chinese medicine into digital health” with members including Professor Guo De-an, a globally recognised authority on traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) standardisation and quality control and Mei Xing, Founder and Principal of Manchester Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Professor Lyu delivered a panel address that positioned him alongside these eminent scholars and educators.