Meet Our Honorary Expert Advisor: Where Vision Meets Execution
At HKUMed, we believe that transformative medical technologies deserve more than just scientific excellence—they need strategic foresight, commercial acumen, and unwavering guidance.
That's why we assembled our Expert Panel — a powerhouse of distinguished professionals spanning industry leadership, entrepreneurial success, deep-tech investing, intellectual property law, clinical development, and every critical facet of commercialisation.
Each member brings not just expertise, but battle-tested experience gained from real-world successes and challenges. Together, they offer HKUMed researchers, innovators, and spin-off teams something invaluable: the wisdom to navigate complexity, the network to unlock opportunities, and the insight to turn pioneering ideas into lasting impact.
Dr. Shaolin Liang is a biomedical scientist, serial scientific founder, and investment professional working at the interface of frontier science, capital, and ecosystem development. He holds an MSc in Drug Discovery & Development and a PhD in Clinical Medicine Research (Reproductive Medicine) from Imperial College London, together with a joint PhD in…
Dr. Stella Sun is the Principal Manager in Life & Health Sciences at Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK), a government department dedicated to facilitating and promoting both inward and outward investment to support Hong Kong’s economic development. Her primary focus includes pharmaceuticals, medical device (IVD) and healthcare, where she leverages her expertise to…
Mr. Ivan Shum is a well-known angel investor in Hong Kong. He is the founder and chairman of the Angel Investment Foundation (NGO) and the managing partner of the Angel Investment Fund (VC). The funds he manages have invested in over 50 local startups and small and medium-sized enterprises, with a cumulative investment of nearly 100 million Hong Kong dollars.…
Mr Clarence Chun Kit LING, JP serves as Member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, Member of the Beijing Municipal Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, Committee Member of Hong Kong Election Committee, Founding Chairman of Chinese Young Entrepreneurs Association, Standing Vice…
Mr. Eugene HO is the Managing Director of Priority Family Office, a premier private banking and wealth management services provider in Hong Kong. After completing his studies in Boston, Eugene began his career at the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), where he successfully managed several of Asia’s largest international trade fairs. Transitioning…
Mr. Fred LI has over 15 years of experience in private market transactions, management operations, and turnarounds as both a deal maker and a former General Manager. Fred holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and Finance from the University of Hong Kong and a Master of Science in Biotechnology from the Hong Kong University of Science and…
Mr. Vernon Tam is Vice President of IPO Vetting in the Listing Division of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX). He has over 20 years of experience spanning biomedical research, pharmaceutical industry, investment banking, IPO regulation, and capital markets, with a particular focus on biotechnology, healthcare, and innovation-driven enterprises.
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Professor Alan Chow is a cross-disciplinary entrepreneur, educator, and technology transfer leader with over 30 years of experience in information technology and Fortune 50 executive management. He has guided his enterprises to IPO on the Hong Kong and Singapore Stock Exchanges. He also serves as Independent Non-Executive Director of ECI Technology Holdings (HKEx…