Our Present Chairman
Prof. Choy is an expert in genomic medicine and molecular diagnostics. He co-founded the Prenatal Genetic Diagnosis Centre and the Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis Laboratory at CUHK. The Centre is accredited by AC Diagnostics Canada and partially funded by the Hospital Authority. His current research focuses on the development of genomic technologies, including low-pass whole-genome sequencing (Low-pass WGS) for pediatric and prenatal diagnosis, as well as reproductive medicine. Prof. Choy also serves as a board member for multiple local and international professional societies. In recognition of his contributions, he has been awarded the 2025 Honorary Fellowship of the Hong Kong College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists.
Prof. Choy Kwong Wai Richard
Immediate Former Chairman
Dr Josephine Chong
Dr. Josephine Chong was accredited as one of the five first fellows of Genomic & Genetics Paediatrics subspecialty by Hong Kong College of Paediatricians. Currently, Dr. Chong works as a clinical professional consultant in the Department of Paediatrics and Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology of CUHK. She is the deputy director of the Joint BCM-CUHK Center for Medical Genetics. She is also the paediatrician in-charge of the newborn metabolic screening programme. Dr. Chong is a member of the central committee of clinical genetics of Hospital Authority. She is the vice-president of the Hong Kong Society of Inborn Errors of Metabolism.