4th Conference for Wildlife Protection in TCM
Date: May 17, 2026
Location: Hong Kong University
School of Chinese Medicine

Speakers
Yu Shi-Shan
- Member of the Chinese Academy of Engineering
- Chairman of the State Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substance and Function of Natural Medicines, Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College (IMM, CAMS & PUMC)
Lixing Lao
Ph.D., MB, L.Ac.
President, Virginia University of Integrative Medicine
Zhengtao Wang
Ph.D.
Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, China
Yibin Feng
Ph.D.
Dean of the School of Chinese Medicine, University of Hong Kong, China
Qiming Zheng
Ph.D.
- President of the Philippine Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture,
- Vice President of the World Federation of Acupuncture-Moxibustion Societies
Doan Van Minh
Head of Department of Traditional Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Hue University
Zhilin Dong
Ph.D., L.Ac.
President, World Traditional Medicine Forum
Wang Yifu
Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, School of Humanities and Social Science, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen
Tran Nhat Minh
Ph.D.
Vice Dean, Faculty of Traditional Medicine, Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy
Ho King-yan, Kevin
Ph.D.
Endangered Species Protection Officer, Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department, The Government of the HKSAR
Wong Man-sau
- Professor, Department of Food Science and Nutrition
- Director, Research Centre for Chinese Medicine Innovation, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Cheng Yong-Xian
Professor, Dean, School of Pharmacy, Shenzhen University
Shen Jiangan
- Professor, School of Chinese Medicine
- Associate Director (Education and KE), HKUMed Centre of Integrative Medicine, HKU
Zhang Zhangjin
- Professor, School of Chinese Medicine
- Associate Director (Clinical Affairs), HKUMed Centre of Integrative Medicine, HKU
Cheung Yu Ho, William
Chairman, The University of Hong Kong Bachelor of Chinese Medicine (Full-time) Alumni Association
Pang Chi Piu
Ph.D.
President, The University of Hong Kong Chinese Medicine Alumni Association
Chan Yu Ling, Abraham
Founder, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director, PuraPharm
AGENDA
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COALITION FOR WILDLIFE PROTECTION IN TCM IN THE PRESS
At the conference, experts also proposed suitable solutions for wildlife protection, introduced achievements in treatment and healthcare using components or methods that serve as alternatives to wildlife products, such as using plant-based ingredients to replace pangolin scales and applying biotechnology to produce medicinal materials as a substitute for bear bile.
Public Security News
The event not only contributed to shaping the sustainable development future of Vietnamese Traditional Medicine and expanding the international vision for attendees, but also connected the community of practitioners, academia, and conservation organizations both domestically and internationally, opening up many opportunities for cooperation. Many delegates expressed their desire to promote joint research activities and develop in-depth training programs on Traditional Medicine practices that do not use wildlife.
Business & Life News
The event not only contributed to shaping the sustainable development future of Vietnamese Traditional Medicine and expanding the international vision for attendees, but also connected the community of practitioners, academia, and conservation organizations both domestically and internationally, opening up many opportunities for cooperation. Many delegates expressed their desire to promote joint research activities and develop in-depth training programs on Traditional Medicine practices that do not use wildlife.
Business & Life News
At the conference, experts also proposed suitable solutions for wildlife protection, introduced achievements in treatment and healthcare using components or methods that serve as alternatives to wildlife products, such as using plant-based ingredients to replace pangolin scales and applying biotechnology to produce medicinal materials as a substitute for bear bile.
Public Security News
4th Conference for Wildlife Protection in TCM Conference
Organizer: LKS Faculty of Medicine, School of Chinese Medicine, The University of Hong Kong (HKU)
Date & Time: 17/05/2026 (Sunday) | 9:00 - 17:45 (Registration starts at 08:30)
Location: Lecture Theatre 2, 1/F, HKUMed Academic Building, 3 Sassoon Road, Pokfulam, Hong Kong
