School of Biomedical Sciences is pleased to invite you to join the following seminar:

Date: 17 January 2024 (Wednesday)
Time: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Venue: Lecture Theatre 1, G/F, William M.W. Mong Block, 21 Sassoon Road

Speaker: Professor Chi Chung Hui, Professor of Molecular Genetics, University of Toronto; Senior Scientist, Developmental & Stem Cell Biology, Hospital for Sick Children Research Institute
Talk Title: From developmental biology to metabolic regulation, knowledge to translation

Biography

Professor Chi Chung Hui is Professor of Molecular Genetics at University of Toronto and Senior Scientist in the Program in Developmental & Stem Cell Biology of the Hospital for Sick Children Research Institute. His research focuses on Hedgehog signaling and Iroquois homeobox (Irx) genes in development and disease. He published more than 160 research papers in reputable journals including Nature, Cell, Science and New England Journal of Medicine. Throughout his career, Dr. Hui’s work has gathered widespread recognition, evidenced by over 33,000 citations and an h-index of 81. Beyond his academic achievements, Dr. Hui has played an active role in fostering research and educational collaborations between Canada and China over the past two decades. He is an Honorary Professor in the School of Biomedical Sciences of the University of Hong Kong. In recent years, his research interests center on the function of Irx3 and Irx5 in metabolic regulation and obesity. Furthermore, he explores the health benefits associated with intermittent fasting or time-restricted eating.

Abstract
Obesity and metabolic syndrome are becoming a worldwide epidemic. They are the underlying causes of many chronic diseases including diabetes and cardiovascular disorders. In this talk, I will introduce my research, starting from studying the developmental functions of Iroquois homeobox genes to their regulation of energy homeostasis and obesity. Caloric restriction can promote health and prevent aging. I will discuss our efforts on testing the metabolic effects of time-restricted feeding in mouse models and exploring the health benefits of time-restricted eating in humans.

ALL ARE WELCOME

Should you have any enquiries, please feel free to contact Miss Angela Wong at 3917 9216.