Learning from Neighbours: Fostering an Eco-system for Medical and Pharmaceutical Advancement
The “Learning from Neighbours” forum successfully resumed after Covid, focusing on the theme “Fostering an Eco-system for Medical and Pharmaceutical Advancement.”
Co-organised by the Centre for Pharmaceutical Regulatory Science (University of Macau), Pharmaceutical Society of Macao, Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology (University of Hong Kong), and the Hong Kong Association of the Pharmaceutical Industry (HKAPI), the forum was held on 6 Dec 2026 at the University of Macau, brought together experts and stakeholders from Hong Kong and Macao to discuss the latest policy and regulatory developments, pharmacovigilance practices, clinical research, real-world data applications, and innovative strategies to improve access to advanced treatments.
Key highlights:
- Updates on drug and medical device regulations in Hong Kong and Macao
- Discussions on pharmacovigilance code updates and post-marketing commitment cases
- Insights on the latest developments in the Greater Bay Area international clinical trial centres and real-world research applications
Strategies for drug accessibility, patient affordability, and evidence-based resource allocation
Keynote speakers and moderators include (in the sequence of appearance):
- Mr Kevin Lam (Chief Pharmacist (Medical Products Regulation), Preparatory Office for the Hong Kong Centre for Medical Products Regulation, Department of Health, HKSAR)
- 李志洋廳長 (澳門特區政府藥物監督管理局註冊廳廳長)
- Prof Carolina UNG (Deputy Director of Centre for Pharmaceutical Regulatory Sciences, University of Macau)
- Mr Michael YIM (Chief Pharmacist (2), Drug Office, Department of Health, HKSAR)
- Prof Menghuan SONG (Research Assistant Professor, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau)
- 胡豪教授 (澳門大學中華醫藥研究院教授)
- Professor CL Cheung (Director, Real-World Study and Application Centre (RWSAC))
- Prof Yichong Li (Director, Greater Bay Area International Clinical Trials Center (Bay Trials)
- Dr Fien Tong (Co-lead of GBA Project team, HKAPI)
- Dr Shirley LI (Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong)
- 趙穎女士 (澳門衞生局仁伯爵綜合醫院醫院行政廳廳長)
- Ms Andrea Chang (Board member and Sponsor of GBA Project team, HKAPI)
The seminar served as a valuable platform for cross-boundary knowledge exchange and collaboration, laying the groundwork for a stronger medical and pharmaceutical ecosystem in the region. We look forward to sustaining this productive dialogue and driving further advancements in the years ahead.
