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Prof V Wong’s CV
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Prof. Virginia WONG Chun-Nei
Clinical Professor, Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
The University of Hong Kong
Head of Division of Child Neurology/Development
Paediatrics/NeuroHabilitation
The Duchess of Kent Children’s Hospital
CURRICULUM VITAE
Degree:
June 1979 MBBS (Distinction in Paediatrics)
Faculty of Medicine
The University of Hong Kong
Professional Qualification: Positions Held:
1984 June MRCP (UK) 1980 - 1991 Lecturer (clinical)
1984 June DCH (Glasgow) Department of Paediatrics,
1985 June DCH (London) The University of Hong Kong
1993 May FRCP (Edinburgh) 1991 - 1996 Senior Lecturer (clinical)
1993 Dec FHKAM (Paediatrics) Department of Paediatrics
1993 FHKCPaed The University of Hong Kong
1997 FRCPCH 1996 July Professor, Division of Child
2000 May FRCP (London) Neurology/Developmental
Paediatrics/Neurohabilitation
Department of Paediatrics and
Adolescent Medicine
Faculty of Medicine
The University of Hong Kong
Honorary Appointments
1985 - Now Unit Head, Division of Child Neurology, Developmental Paediatrics &
Neurorehabilitation
Department of Paediatrics & Adolescent Medicine
The Duchess of Kent Children’s Hospital at Sandy Bay
1985 – Now Honorary Consultant Paediatrician
Child Assessment Centre (CAC)
1993 – Now Honorary Consultant Paediatrician
Department of Paediatrics & Adolescent Medicine
Queen Mary Hospital, Hospital Authority
1993 - Now Honorary Consultant Paediatrician
Child Development Centre (CDC)
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The Duchess of Kent Children's Hospital at Sandy Bay
The Duchess of Kent Children's Hospital at Sandy Bay
1998 – Now Honorary Consultant
Children’s Habilitation Institute (CHI)
The Duchess of Kent Children’s Hospital at Sandy Bay
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PUBLICATIONS
A. International Journals (n=157)
1987 (n=3)
1. Wong V, Yu YL, Chan-Lui WY, Woo E, Yeung CY. Ataxia telangiectasia in Chinese children. A
clinical and electrophysiological study. Clin Neurol Neurosurg. 1987;89(3):137-144.
2. Wong V, Yeung CY. Acute viral encephalitis in children. Aust Paediatr J. Dec 1987;23(6):339-342.
3. Chung HT, Tam AY, Wong V, et al. Dystrophia myotonica and pregnancy--an instructive case.
Postgrad Med J. Jul 1987;63(741):555-557.
1988 (n=1)
4. Gin W, Hawkins BR, Zhang WJ, Wong V, Yu YL, Dawkins RL. MHC association between
antistriational antibody-negative myasthenia gravis in the Chinese. Ann N Y Acad Sci.
1988;540:513-515.
1989 (n=1)
5. Hawkins BR, Yu YL, Wong V, Woo E, Ip MS, Dawkins RL. Possible evidence for a variant of
myasthenia gravis based on HLA and acetylcholine receptor antibody in Chinese patients. Q J
Med. Mar 1989;70(263):235-241.
1990 (n=2)
6. Wong V, Yu YL, Liang RH, Tso WK, Li AM, Chan TK. Cerebral thrombosis in beta-
thalassemia/hemoglobin E disease. Stroke. May 1990;21(5):812-816.
7. Chiu HF, Wong V, Lee S, Chen CN. Narcolepsy in a young Chinese child. Singapore Med J. Aug
1990;31(4):403-404.
1991 (n=7)
8. Ng TH, Fung CF, Goh W, Wong VC. Ganglioneuroma of the spinal cord. Surg Neurol. Feb
1991;35(2):147-151.
9. SL Luk, PWL Leung, J Bacon-Shone, SY Chung, PWH Lee, S Chen, R Ng, F Lieh-Mak, L Ko, V Wong, CY Yeung.
Behavioural disorder in pre-school children in Hong Kong. A two-stage epidemiological study. British
Journal of Psychiatry 158:213-221, 1991.
10. Wong VC, Fung CF. Basilar impression in a child with hypochondroplasia. Pediatr Neurol. Jan-Feb
1991;7(1):62-64.
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11. Wong V, Wong SN. Brainstem auditory evoked potential study in children with autistic disorder.
J Autism Dev Disord. Sep 1991;21(3):329-340.
12. Wong VC, Ng TH, Yeung CY. Electrophysiologic study in acute lead poisoning. Pediatr Neurol.
Mar-Apr 1991;7(2):133-136.
13. Wong VC. Cortical blindness in children: a study of etiology and prognosis. Pediatr Neurol. May-
Jun 1991;7(3):178-185.
14. Wong VC, Wong MT, Ng TH, Chang CM, Fung CF. Unusual case of Kluver-Bucy syndrome in a
Chinese boy. Pediatr Neurol. Sep-Oct 1991;7(5):385-388.
1992 (n=5)
15. Wong V, Hawkins BR, Yu YL. Myasthenia gravis in Hong Kong Chinese. 2. Paediatric disease. Acta
Neurol Scand. Jul 1992;86(1):68-72.
16. Yu YL, Hawkins BR, Ip MS, Wong V, Woo E. Myasthenia gravis in Hong Kong Chinese. 1.
Epidemiology and adult disease. Acta Neurol Scand. Aug 1992;86(2):113-119.
17. Wong V, Lee PWH, Liehmak F, et al. Language Screening in Preschool Chinese Children. Eur J
Disorder Comm. 1992;27(3):247-264.
18. Wong V. Adrenoleukodystrophy in a Chinese boy. Brain Dev. Jul 1992;14(4):276-277.
19. Lau YL, Srivastava G, Wong V, Liu YT, Ho FC, Yeung CY. Deletions, duplications and novel
restriction fragment length polymorphism in Duchenne and Becker muscular dystrophies. Clin
Genet. May 1992;41(5):252-258.
20. Wong VC, Lam ST. Fragile X positivity in Chinese children with autistic spectrum disorder. Pediatr
Neurol. Jul-Aug 1992;8(4):272-274.
1993 (n=4)
21. Wong V, Cheng CH, Chan KC. Fetal and neonatal outcome of exposure to anticoagulants during
pregnancy. Am J Med Genet. Jan 1 1993;45(1):17-21.
22. Wong V, Li A, Lee AC. Neurophysiologic study of beta-thalassemia patients. J Child Neurol. Oct
1993;8(4):330-335.
23. Wong V. Epilepsy in children with autistic spectrum disorder. J Child Neurol. Oct 1993;8(4):316-
322.
24. Wong V, Ho GC, Yeung HW, Ma KM. Alternating hemiplegia syndrome: electroencephalogram,
brain mapping, and brain perfusion SPECT scan study in a Chinese girl. J Child Neurol. Jul
1993;8(3):221-226.
1994 (n=2)
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25. Wong VC. Clinical manifestations of neurofibromatosis-1 in Chinese children. Pediatr Neurol.
Nov 1994;11(4):301-307.
26. V Wong. Open-Label trial with vigabatrin in children with intractable epilepsy. European
Congress of Epileptology, Oporto, Portugal. Epilepsia 35 (7): 63, 1994
1995 (n=4)
27. Wong V. Open label trial with vigabatrin in children with intractable epilepsy. Brain Dev. Jul-Aug
1995;17(4):249-252.
28. Wong V. Outcome of facial nerve palsy in 24 children. Brain Dev. Jul-Aug 1995;17(4):294-296.
29. Kwong KL, Lee SL, Yung A, Wong VC. Status epilepticus in 37 Chinese children: aetiology and
outcome. J Paediatr Child Health. Oct 1995;31(5):395-398.
30. CW Lee, W Chiu, KT Tai, V Wong, W Peh, YL Lau. Hypertransfusion for spinal cord compression secondary
to extramedullary hematopoiesis. Pediatric Hematology and Oncology 13:89-94, 1995.
1996 (n=3)
31. Kwong KL, Wong V. Neurodevelopmental profile of Down syndrome in Chinese children. J
Paediatr Child Health. Apr 1996;32(2):153-157.
32. V Wong, CY Yeung. Services for children with neurodevelopmental disorders: The Hong Kong experience.
Journal of Paediatrics Obstetrics & Gynaceology 22(3):5-10, 1996.
33. V Wong, CW Chan, R Mak, KY Chan, L Chiu, C Lam, WH Lau, CM Yeung. Child neurology and
developmental paediatrics in Hong Kong: The Hong Kong Society of Child Neurology and Developmental
Paediatrics. Brain & Development 18:245, 1996.
1997 (n=7)
34. Wong V. A neurophysiological study in children with Miller Fisher syndrome and Guillain-Barre
syndrome. Brain Dev. Apr 1997;19(3):197-204.
35. Wong V. Cutis marmorata telangiectatica congenita: an unusual presentation with monoatrophy
in two Chinese children. J Paediatr Child Health. Feb 1997;33(1):71-73.
36. Wong V. The spectrum of arthrogryposis in 33 chinese children. Brain Dev. Apr 1997;19(3):187-
196.
37. Wong V, Ho D. Ocular abnormalities in Down syndrome: an analysis of 140 Chinese children.
Pediatr Neurol. May 1997;16(4):311-314.
38. Wong V, Wong WC. Enhancement of oculomotor nerve: a diagnostic criterion for
ophthalmoplegic migraine? Pediatr Neurol. Jul 1997;17(1):70-73.
39. Wong V. Hong Kong Children's Seizure & Epilepsy Registry (HKCSER). Neurol J Southeast Asia 2:201-206,
1997
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40. Wong V. The History of Child Neurology in Hong Kong. Neurol J Southeast Asia 2:191-192, 1997
1998 (n=3)
41. Chan SY, Wong V. DNA diagnosis of FRAXA and FRAXE in Chinese children with
neurodevelopmental disorders and fragile X syndrome. Clin Genet. Mar 1998;53(3):179-183.
42. Wong V. Use of botulinum toxin injection in 17 children with spastic cerebral palsy. Pediatr
Neurol. Feb 1998;18(2):124-131.
43. Bao X, Wong V. Brainstem auditory-evoked potential evaluation in children with meningitis.
Pediatr Neurol. Aug 1998;19(2):109-112.
1999 (n=2)
44. Bao XH, Wong V, Wang Q, Low LC. Prevalence of peripheral neuropathy with insulin-dependent
diabetes mellitus. Pediatr Neurol. Mar 1999;20(3):204-209.
45. Yung A, Wong V, Yeung R, et al. Outcome measure for paediatric rehabilitation: use of the
Functional Independence Measure for children (WeeFIM). A pilot study in Chinese children with
neurodevelopmental disabilities. Pediatr Rehabil. Jan-Mar 1999;3(1):21-28.
2000 (n=4)
46. Yan Liu X, Wong V. Spectrum of epileptic syndromes with electrical status epilepticus during
sleep in children. Pediatr Neurol. May 2000;22(5):371-379.
47. Lam CW, Yeung WL, Ko CH, et al. Spectrum of mutations in the MECP2 gene in patients with
infantile autism and Rett syndrome. J Med Genet. Dec 2000;37(12):E41.
48. XY Liu, V Wong, J Qin. Clinical and EEG Features of Various Types of Status Epilepticus in Children. Chinese
Journal of Neurology (中華神經科雜誌) 33(2):73-76, 2000.
49. V Wong, Sian Hughes. Autistic Spectrum Disorder in Children. Medical progress 27(2): 8-16, 2000
2001 (n=7)
50. Liu XY, Wong V, Leung M. Neurologic complications due to catheterization. Pediatr Neurol. Apr
2001;24(4):270-275.
51. Wong V, Chan V. Molecular genetic study of a childhood form of spinal muscular atrophy. J Child
Neurol. Apr 2001;16(4):291-294.
52. Wong V, Sun JG, Wong W. Traditional Chinese medicine (tongue acupuncture) in children with
drooling problems. Pediatr Neurol. Jul 2001;25(1):47-54.
53. Lam WW, Ai VH, Wong V, Leong LL. Ultrasonographic measurement of subarachnoid space in
normal infants and children. Pediatr Neurol. Nov 2001;25(5):380-384.
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54. Wong V. West syndrome--The University of Hong Kong experience (1970-2000). Brain Dev. Nov
2001;23(7):609-615.
55. Lau VW, Lee TM, Ng PK, Wong VC. Psychosocial adjustment of people with epilepsy in Hong
Kong. Epilepsia. Sep 2001;42(9):1169-1175.
56. Wong V. Acute gastroenteritis-related encephalopathy. J Child Neurol. Dec 2001;16(12):906-910.
2002 (n=8)
57. Khong PL, Ho HK, Cheng PW, Wong VC, Goh W, Chan FL. Childhood acute disseminated
encephalomyelitis: the role of brain and spinal cord MRI. Pediatr Radiol. Jan 2002;32(1):59-66.
58. Wong V, Wong S, Chan K, Wong W. Functional Independence Measure (WeeFIM) for Chinese
children: Hong Kong Cohort. Pediatrics. Feb 2002;109(2):E36.
59. Wong S, Chan K, Wong V, Wong W. Use of chopsticks in Chinese children. Child Care Health Dev.
Mar 2002;28(2):157-161.
60. Khong PL, Lam CW, Ooi CG, Ko CH, Wong VC. Magnetic resonance spectroscopy and analysis of
MECP2 in Rett syndrome. Pediatr Neurol. Mar 2002;26(3):205-209.
61. Wong V, Ng A, Sit P. Open-label study of botulinum toxin for upper limb spasticity in cerebral
palsy. J Child Neurol. Feb 2002;17(2):138-142.
62. Lee MM, Lee TM, Ng PK, Hung AT, Au AM, Wong VC. Psychosocial Well-Being of Carers of People
with Epilepsy in Hong Kong. Epilepsy Behav. Apr 2002;3(2):147-157.
63. V Wong, JG Sun, W Wong. Reply to the Editor : Traditional Chinese Medicine (Tongue Acupuncture) in
Children with Drooling Problems. Pediatric Neurology 27(1):78, 2002.
64. Wong V. Can Acupuncture of the Tongue Help Autism? Autism – Asperger’s Digest, Sept. – Oct.:18-19, 25
& 29, 2002
2003 (n=5)
65. Wong V. Evidence-based approach of the use of Botulinum toxin type A (BTX) in cerebral palsy.
Pediatr Rehabil. Apr-Jun 2003;6(2):85-96.
66. Khong PL, Goh WH, Wong VC, Fung CW, Ooi GC. MR imaging of spinal tumors in children with
neurofibromatosis 1. AJR Am J Roentgenol. Feb 2003;180(2):413-417.
67. Khong PL, Lam BC, Tung HK, Wong V, Chan FL, Ooi GC. MRI of neonatal encephalopathy. Clin
Radiol. Nov 2003;58(11):833-844.
68. Chung B, Wong V, Ip P. Prevalence of neuromuscular diseases in Chinese children: a study in
southern China. J Child Neurol. Mar 2003;18(3):217-219.
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69. Wong V, Chung BH. Survey of public awareness, attitudes, and understanding toward epilepsy in
Hong Kong. Epilepsia. Feb 2003;44(2):268-269; author reply 269-270.
2004 (n=18)
70. Chung BH, Ip PP, Wong VC, Lo JY, Harding B. Acute fulminant subacute sclerosing
panencephalitis with absent measles and PCR studies in cerebrospinal fluid. Pediatr Neurol. Sep
2004;31(3):222-224.
71. Chan V, Yip B, Yam I, et al. Carrier incidence for spinal muscular atrophy in southern Chinese. J
Neurol. Sep 2004;251(9):1089-1093.
72. Khong PL, Zhou LJ, Ooi GC, Chung BH, Cheung RT, Wong VC. The evaluation of Wallerian
degeneration in chronic paediatric middle cerebral artery infarction using diffusion tensor MR
imaging. Cerebrovasc Dis. 2004;18(3):240-247.
73. Ip P, Wong V, Ho M, Lee J, Wong W. Mercury exposure in children with autistic spectrum
disorder: case-control study. J Child Neurol. Jun 2004;19(6):431-434.
74. Wong V, Hui LH, Lee WC, et al. A modified screening tool for autism (Checklist for Autism in
Toddlers [CHAT-23]) for Chinese children. Pediatrics. Aug 2004;114(2):e166-176.
75. Chung B, Wong V. Pediatric stroke among Hong Kong Chinese subjects. Pediatrics. Aug
2004;114(2):e206-212.
76. Sun JG, Ko CH, Wong V, Sun XR. Randomised control trial of tongue acupuncture versus sham
acupuncture in improving functional outcome in cerebral palsy. J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry.
Jul 2004;75(7):1054-1057.
77. Chung BH, Wong VC, Ip P. Spinal muscular atrophy: survival pattern and functional status.
Pediatrics. Nov 2004;114(5):e548-553.
78. Wong V. Study of seizure and epilepsy in Chinese children in Hong Kong: period prevalence and
patterns. J Child Neurol. Jan 2004;19(1):19-25.
79. Ip P, Chung BH, Wong VC, Chan KY. Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis in children: prevalence
in South China. Pediatr Neurol. Jul 2004;31(1):46-51.
80. Goh WH, Khong PL, Leung CS, Wong VC. T2-weighted hyperintensities (unidentified bright
objects) in children with neurofibromatosis 1: their impact on cognitive function. J Child Neurol.
Nov 2004;19(11):853-858.
81. Lam WW, Ai V, Wong V, Lui WM, Chan FL, Leong L. Ultrasound measurement of lumbosacral
spine in children. Pediatr Neurol. Feb 2004;30(2):115-121.
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82. Au YL, Ma KM, Sy WM, et al. Use of developmental language scales in Chinese children. Brain
Dev. Mar 2004;26(2):127-129.
83. Fung CW, Khong PL, To R, Goh W, Wong V. Video-fluoroscopic study of swallowing in children with
neurodevelopmental disorders. Pediatr Int. Feb 2004;46(1):26-30.
84. AL Lux, JP Osborne, [the West Delphi Group: TZ Baram, R Caraballo, K Farrell, T Granata, E Hancock, M
Ito, J Liao, J Kohyama, R Koul, T Marson, AR Mendoza-Salonga, B Neville, HO Nomayo, H Oguni, S
Ohtahara, HT Ong,DP Lauzan, D Rating, B Schmitt, MA Thambyayah, F Vigevano, A Visudtibhan, W
Whitehouse, V Wong, H Yamanouchi, C Young]. A proposal for case definitions and outcome
measures in studies of infantile spasms and West syndrome: consensus statement of the West Delphi
Group. Epilepsia 45(11):1416-1428, 2004.
85. Lee WC, Leung JL, Fung CW, Chung BH, Wong V. Spectrum of anticonvulsant hypersensitivity
syndrome: controversy of treatment. J Child Neurol. Aug 2004;19(8):619-623.
86. Wong V, Chung B, Hui S, et al. Cerebral palsy: correlation of risk factors and functional
performance using the Functional Independence Measure for Children (WeeFIM). J Child Neurol.
Nov 2004;19(11):887-893.
87. Lee WC, Leung JL, Fung CW, Chung BH, Wong V. Spectrum of anticonvulsant hypersensitivity syndrome:
controversy of treatment. J Child Neurol. Aug 2004;19(8):619-623.
2005 (n=9)
88. Wong V, Au-Yeung YC, Law PK. Correlation of Functional Independence Measure for Children
(WeeFIM) with developmental language tests in children with developmental delay. J Child
Neurol. Jul 2005;20(7):613-616.
89. Cheuk DK, Wong V, Leung GM. Multilingual home environment and specific language
impairment: a case-control study in Chinese children. Paediatr Perinat Epidemiol. Jul
2005;19(4):303-314.
90. Chen WX, Wong V. Prognosis of Bell's palsy in children--analysis of 29 cases. Brain Dev. Oct
2005;27(7):504-508.
91. Fung CW, Wong V. Program for Chinese children with developmental disabilities--the Hong Kong
model. Brain Dev. Mar 2005;27(2):141-147.
92. Wong VC, Lam CW, Fung CW. Stiff child syndrome with mutation of DYT1 gene. Neurology. Nov
8 2005;65(9):1465-1466.
93. Cheung E, Wong V, Fung CW. Topiramate-valproate-induced hyperammonemic encephalopathy
syndrome: case report. J Child Neurol. Feb 2005;20(2):157-160.
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94. Cheuk DK, Wong V. Specific language impairment and child care by a domestic helper: a case-
control study in Chinese children. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. Aug 2005;159(8):714-720.
95. Ng SS, Chow BK, Wong VC. The human secretin gene in children with autistic spectrum disorder:
screening for polymorphisms and mutations. J Child Neurol. Aug 2005;20(8):701-704.
96. Yeung WL, Lam CW, Cheng WT, et al. Early-onset primary torsional dystonia in a 4-generation
Chinese family with a mutation in the DYT1 gene. Chin Med J (Engl). May 20 2005;118(10):873-
876.
2006 (n=20)
97. Feuk L, Kalervo A, Lipsanen-Nyman M, et al. Absence of a paternally inherited FOXP2 gene in
developmental verbal dyspraxia. Am J Hum Genet. Nov 2006;79(5):965-972.
98. Cheuk DK, Wong V. Acupuncture for epilepsy. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2006(2):CD005062.
99. Cheuk DK, Li SY, Wong V. Exon 3 polymorphisms of dopamine D4 receptor (DRD4) gene and
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in Chinese children. Am J Med Genet B Neuropsychiatr
Genet. Dec 5 2006;141B(8):907-911.
100. Chung B, Wat LC, Wong V. Febrile seizures in southern Chinese children: incidence and
recurrence. Pediatr Neurol. Feb 2006;34(2):121-126.
101. Cheuk DK, Wong V. Meta-analysis of association between a catechol-O-methyltransferase gene
polymorphism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Behav Genet. Sep 2006;36(5):651-
659.
102. Chu MM, Lee WC, Leung JL, Wong V. Modified symbolic play test for Oriental children. Pediatr
Int. Dec 2006;48(6):519-524.
103. Martins S, Calafell F, Wong VC, Sequeiros J, Amorim A. A multistep mutation mechanism drives
the evolution of the CAG repeat at MJD/SCA3 locus. Eur J Hum Genet. Aug 2006;14(8):932-940.
104. Wong VC, Chung BH, Li S, Goh W, Lee SL. Mutation of gene in spinal muscular atrophy
respiratory distress type I. Pediatr Neurol. Jun 2006;34(6):474-477.
105. Chen WX, Wong VC, Wong KY. Neurodevelopmental outcome of severe neonatal hemolytic
hyperbilirubinemia. J Child Neurol. Jun 2006;21(6):474-479.
106. Cheuk DK, Li SY, Wong V. No association between VNTR polymorphisms of dopamine
transporter gene and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in Chinese children. Am J Med
Genet B Neuropsychiatr Genet. Mar 5 2006;141B(2):123-125.
107. Wong VC, Sun JG, Yeung DW. Pilot study of efficacy of tongue and body acupuncture in children
with visual impairment. J Child Neurol. Jun 2006;21(6):463-473.
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108. Wong VC, Sun JG, Yeung DW. Pilot study of positron emission tomography (PET) brain glucose
metabolism to assess the efficacy of tongue and body acupuncture in cerebral palsy. J Child
Neurol. Jun 2006;21(6):456-462.
109. Chan TY, Wong V. Recurrent headache in chinese children: any agreement between clinician
diagnosis and symptom-based diagnoses using the International Classification of Headache
Disorders (Second Edition)? J Child Neurol. Feb 2006;21(2):132-138.
110. Wong V, Chen WX, Wong KY. Short- and long-term outcome of severe neonatal nonhemolytic
hyperbilirubinemia. J Child Neurol. Apr 2006;21(4):309-315.
111. Wong V. Study of the relationship between tuberous sclerosis complex and autistic disorder. J
Child Neurol. Mar 2006;21(3):199-204.
112. Wong V, Khong PL. Tuberous sclerosis complex: correlation of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
findings with comorbidities. J Child Neurol. Feb 2006;21(2):99-105.
113. Chen WX, Wong V. Visual evoked potentials in neonatal hyperbilirubinemia. J Child Neurol. Jan
2006;21(1):58-62.
114. DKL Cheuk, V Wong, E Wraige, P Baxter, A Cole, T Elliott, V Mayowe. Surgery for scoliosis in Duchenne
Muscular Dystrophy (Protocol). The Cochrane Library 3:CD005375, 2006.
115. Wong SSN, Wong V. Functional Independence Measure for Children (WeeFIM) – a comparison of Chinese
and Japanese Children. Neurorehabilitation & Neural Repair 21(1):91-96, 2006
116. V Wong, BHY Chung. Evaluating a child with Partial Developmental Delay (ParDD), Global Developmental
Delay(GDD)/Mental retardation (MR): Clinical expertise based or evidence based ? Current Pediatric
Reviews 2(2):143-153, 2006.
2007 (n=10)
117. Cheuk DK, Yeung WF, Chung KF, Wong V. Acupuncture for insomnia. Cochrane Database Syst
Rev. 2007(3):CD005472.
118. Rath B, Linder T, Cornblath D, et al. All that palsies is not Bell's -the need to define Bell's palsy as
an adverse event following immunization. Vaccine. Dec 21 2007;26(1):1-14.
119. Martins S, Calafell F, Gaspar C, et al. Asian origin for the worldwide-spread mutational event in
Machado-Joseph disease. Arch Neurol. Oct 2007;64(10):1502-1508.
120. Kwan P, Baum L, Wong V, et al. Association between ABCB1 C3435T polymorphism and drug-
resistant epilepsy in Han Chinese. Epilepsy Behav. Aug 2007;11(1):112-117.
121. Chung BH, Tsang AM, Wong VC. Neurologic complications in children hospitalized with influenza:
comparison between USA and Hong Kong. J Pediatr. Nov 2007;151(5):e17-18; author reply e18-
19.
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122. Wong V. Occipital deep white matter hyperintensities in autism spectrum disorder. Pediatr Int.
Aug 2007;49(4):513-515.
123. Chung B, Wong V. Relationship between five common viruses and febrile seizure in children.
Arch Dis Child. Jul 2007;92(7):589-593.
124. Cheuk DK, Wong V, Wraige E, et al. Surgery for scoliosis in Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2007(1):CD005375.
125. Fertleman CR, Ferrie CD, Aicardi J, et al. Paroxysmal extreme pain disorder (previously familial
rectal pain syndrome). Neurology. Aug 7 2007;69(6):586-595.
126. Wong VC, Li SY. Rett syndrome: prevalence among Chinese and a comparison of MECP2
mutations of classic Rett syndrome with other neurodevelopmental disorders. J Child Neurol.
Dec 2007;22(12):1397-1400.
127. Wong SS, Wong VC. Functional Independence Measure for Children: a comparison of Chinese
and Japanese children. Neurorehabil Neural Repair. Jan-Feb 2007;21(1):91-96.
2008 (n=14)
128. Cheuk DK, Wong V. Acupuncture for epilepsy. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2008(4):CD005062.
129. Wong VC, Hui SL. Brief report: emerging services for children with autism spectrum disorders in
Hong Kong (1960-2004). J Autism Dev Disord. Feb 2008;38(2):383-389.
130. Wong CL, Wong VC. Effect of acupuncture in a patient with 7-year-history of Bell's palsy. J Altern
Complement Med. Sep 2008;14(7):847-853.
131. Wu Y, Jin Z, Li K, et al. Effect of acupuncture on the brain in children with spastic cerebral palsy
using functional neuroimaging (FMRI). J Child Neurol. Nov 2008;23(11):1267-1274.
132. Chen WX, Wu-Li L, Wong VC. Electroacupuncture for children with autism spectrum disorder:
pilot study of 2 cases. J Altern Complement Med. Oct 2008;14(8):1057-1065.
133. Wong VC, Hui SL. Epidemiological study of autism spectrum disorder in China. J Child Neurol. Jan
2008;23(1):67-72.
134. Fong GC, Kwan P, Hui AC, Lui CH, Fong JK, Wong V. An epidemiological study of epilepsy in Hong
Kong SAR, China. Seizure. Jul 2008;17(5):457-464.
135. Kwan P, Poon WS, Ng HK, et al. Multidrug resistance in epilepsy and polymorphisms in the
voltage-gated sodium channel genes SCN1A, SCN2A, and SCN3A: correlation among phenotype,
genotype, and mRNA expression. Pharmacogenet Genomics. Nov 2008;18(11):989-998.
136. Kennerknecht I, Ho NY, Wong VC. Prevalence of hereditary prosopagnosia (HPA) in Hong Kong
Chinese population. Am J Med Genet A. Nov 15 2008;146A(22):2863-2870.
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137. Wu Y, Zou LP, Han TL, et al. Randomized controlled trial of traditional Chinese medicine
(acupuncture and tuina) in cerebral palsy: part 1--any increase in seizure in integrated
acupuncture and rehabilitation group versus rehabilitation group? J Altern Complement Med.
Oct 2008;14(8):1005-1009.
138. Wong SS, Luk DC, Wong VC, Scheper GC, van der Knaap MS. Vanishing white matter disease: the
first reported chinese patient. J Child Neurol. Jun 2008;23(6):710-714.
139. Yam WK, Ronen GM, Cherk SW, et al. Health-related quality of life of children with epilepsy in
Hong Kong: how does it compare with that of youth with epilepsy in Canada? Epilepsy Behav.
Apr 2008;12(3):419-426.
140. Wong V. Response to Correspondence on “Pilot Study of Efficacy of Tongue and Body Acupuncture in
Children with Visual Impairment”. Journal of Child Neurology 23:718-719, 2008
141. I Kennerknecht, H Wang, T Elze, B Welling, V Wong. Evaluation of a powerful screening tool for hereditary
prosopagnosia. European Journal of Human Genetics 16 (Suppl. 2):387-388, 2008
2009 (n=5)
142. Wong VC. Use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in autism spectrum disorder
(ASD): comparison of Chinese and western culture (Part A). J Autism Dev Disord. Mar
2009;39(3):454-463.
143. Ma YM, Liu TK, Wong V. Guillain-Barre syndrome in southern Chinese children: 32 year
experience in Hong Kong. Pediatr Int. Feb 2010;52(1):13-19.
144. Kwan P, Wong V, Ng PW, et al. Gene-wide tagging study of association between ABCB1
polymorphisms and multidrug resistance in epilepsy in Han Chinese. Pharmacogenomics. May
2009;10(5):723-732.
145. Wong V, Cheuk DKL, Lee S, Chu V. Acupuncture for acute management and rehabilitation of traumatic
brain injury (Protocol). Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2009, Issue 2. Art. No.: CD007700. DOI:
10.1002/14651858.CD007700.
146. Wong V, Cheuk DKL, Chu V. Acupuncture for hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy in neonates (Protocol).
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2009, Issue 3. Art. No.: CD007968. DOI:
10.1002/14651858.CD007968.
2010 (n= 11)
147. Wong VC, Kwan QK. Randomized controlled trial for early intervention for autism: a pilot study
of the Autism 1-2-3 Project. J Autism Dev Disord. Jun 2010;40(6):677-688.
148. Ma YM, Liu TK, Wong V. Guillain-Barre syndrome in southern Chinese children: 32 year
experience in Hong Kong. Pediatr Int. Feb 2010;52(1):13-19.
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149. Mak CM, Lam CW, Siu TS, et al. Biochemical and molecular characterization of tyrosine
hydroxylase deficiency in Hong Kong Chinese. Mol Genet Metab. Apr 2010;99(4):431-433.
150. Zhang C, Wong V, Ng PW, et al. Failure to detect association between polymorphisms of the
sodium channel gene SCN1A and febrile seizures in Chinese patients with epilepsy. Epilepsia. Apr
30 2010.
151. Randomized Controlled Trial of Acupuncture Versus Sham Acupuncture inAutism Spectrum Disorder, The
Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, May 2010, 545-553
152. Wu Y, Jin Z, Li K, et al. Functional magnetic resonance imaging activation of the brain in children:
real acupoint versus sham acupoint. J Child Neurol. Jul 2010;25(7):849-855.
153. Randomized Controlled Trial of Electro-Acupuncture for Autism Spectrum Disorder. Alternative
Medicine Review. Jul 2010; 15(2):136-146.
154. AS Chan, C Leung, V Wong, MC Cheung. Abnormalities in the Anterior Cingulate Cortex Associated with
Attentional and Inhibilitory Control Deficits: A Neurophysiological Study on Children with Autism
Spectrum Disorders. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders. 2010 Research in Autism Spectrum
Disorders (2010), doi:10.1016/j.rasd.2010.04.007 Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders (2010),
doi:10.1016/j.rasd.2010.04.007
155. S Chan, V Wong, CW Fung, RC Dale, L Jacobson, A Vincent. Anti-NMDA-R Encephalitis with atypical MRI
brain changes – case study. Pediatric Neurology;43(4):274-278, 2010
156. Wong V, Chen WX, Liu WL. Randomized Controlled Trial of Electro-Acupuncture for Autism Spectrum
disorder, Altern Med Rev 2010; 15(2):136-146,2010.
157. Y Liu, LP Zou, JB Du, V Wong. Electro-acupuncture protectsagainst hypoxic-ischemic brain-damaged
immature rat via hydrogen sulfide as a possible mediator. Neuroscience letter 2010; 485(1): 74-78, 2010.
158. VC Wong, B Chung. Value of clinical assessment in the diagnostic evaluation of Global Developmental
Delay (GDD) using a Likelihood Ratio Model. Brain Dev. 2010 Oct 19. (Online version available)
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PUBLICATIONS
B. Local Journal (n=14)
1987 (n=1)
1. V Wong. Joubert Syndrome - good response of apnoea to theophylline. Journal of Hong Kong
Medical Association 39-1:43-45, 1987.
1989 (n=1)
2. YL Yu, BR Hawkins, V Wong, MSM Ip, E Woo & Myasthenia Gravis Research Group. The Hong
Kong Myasthenia Gravis Data Bank. Journal of Hong Kong Medical Association 41(3); 259-265,
1989.
1990 (n=1)
3. PWH Lee, SL Luk, J Bacon-Shone, J Lau, V Wong, L Ko. The Developmental Language Screening
Scale: A Validation and Normative Study. The Hong Kong Journal of Paediatrics 1:7-22, 1990.
1997 (n=4)
4. V Wong. Neurodegenerative diseases in children. Hong Kong Medical Journal 3:(1):89-95, 1997.
5. W Goh, V Wong, A Yung, B Lam, NS Tsoi, J Karlberg, CY Yeung. Neurodevelopmental outcome of
low birth weight infants seen at the Child Assessment Centre. Hong Kong Journal of Paediatrics
2:86-87, 1997.
6. W Lam, WT Fung, V Wong, L Leong. Duplex Pulsed Doppler Ultrasound of Paediatric Brain:
Experience in Chinese Babies. Hong Kong Journal of Paediatrics 2:94, 1997.
7. 44. A Yung, V Wong, W Goh. An Analysis of children with Perinatal Hypoxic-Ischaemic
Encephalopathy. Hong Kong Journal of Paediatrics 2:94-95, 1997.
1998 (n=1)
8. V Wong. Paediatric Neurorehabilitation : Concept, Organization and Current Trends. Hong
Kong J of Paed 3: 60-65, 1998.
1999 (n=2)
9. W Goh, SL Lee, A Yung, WC Chow, V Wong. Pulmonary Rehabilitation for Children with
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Hong Kong Journal of Pediatrics 4(1): 38-42, 1999.
10. R To, V Wong, Y Hui, W Goh, A Yung, C Lee, P Sit. Pilot Study of Oro-motor Habilitation Program
for children with drooling problem: a pilot observation. Hong Kong Journal of Paediatrics 4:96-
100, 1999.
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2002 (n=3)
11. V Wong. Autistic Spectrum Disorder in Children – Any Early Signals. Proceedings of Joint
Scientific Meeting: Infectious Diseases and Ambulatory Medicine (Selected Abstracts) 27-28
October, 2001. Hong Kong Journal of Paediatrics (new series) 7;46, 2002.
12. KK Lau, LKS Wong, LSW Li, YW Chan, HL Li, V Wong. Epidemiological study of multiple sclerosis
in Hong Kong Chinese: questionnaire survey. Hong Kong Medical Journal 8:77-80, 2002.
13. V Wong, MHK Ho, NP Rosman, Y Fukuyama, CY Yeung, KH Chan, MASC Wong, CM Verity, CF
Cheng. Clinical Guideline of management of Febrile Convulsion. Hong Kong Journal of
Paediatrics (New Series) 7:143-151, 2002.
2004 (n=1)
14. P Ip, P Ko, C Lam, T Nelson, V Wong. Position paper on Exposure to lead and mercury in children
and chelation therapy. Newsletter: Hong Kong College of Paediatricians (April):10-17, 2004.
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PUBLICATIONS
C. Books/Chapters (n=21)
1997 (n=1)
1. V Wong. Paediatric Neurology. In: 20 years of Neurology in Hong Kong (Chapter 7), 1997
1998 (n=1)
2. V Wong. Approach to Dystonia. In: Manual on Child Neurology, by Hong Kong Society of
Child Neurology & Developmental Paediatrics, 1998
1999 (n=2)
3. V Wong. Approach to Neurodegenerative and Neurometabolic Disease in Children. In:
Manual on Child Neurology, by Hong Kong Society of Child Neurology & Developmental
Paediatrics, 1999
4. V Wong, XH Bao. Central Motor Conduction Study using Transcranial Magnetoelectrical
Stimulation (TMS) in children with Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus (IDDM). In: Recent
Advances in Human Neurophysiology, Excerpta Medica. International Congress Series 1162;
1038-1046, 1999.
2000 (n=2)
5. V Wong. Neurodevelopmental Evaluation of Children with Functional Impairment.
Pediatric Rehabilitation, China, 2000.
6. V Wong. Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. In: Metabolic Disorders in Children (Chapter 44),
2000
2002 (n=8)
7. B Chung, CW Fung, V Wong. A Child with diplopia and weakness. In: Casebook of
Neurology (p. 287-290), 2002.
8. CW Fung, V Wong. A girl with recurrent aspiration pneumonia. In: Casebook of Neurology
(p. 279-282), 2002.
9. G Chay, CW Fung, V Wong. A Child with Tremor. In: Casebook of Neurology (p. 274-277),
2002.
10. V Wong, A Simon Harvey. A girl with repeated laughing spells. In: Casebook of Neurology (p.
270-273), 2002.
11. WK Chak, V Wong. A girl with head nodding. In: Casebook of Neurology (p. 261-263), 2002.
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12. CW Fung, V Wong. A Case of recurrent vomiting. In: Casebook of Neurology (p. 249-252),
2002.
13. B Chung, L Chu, V Wong. Head nodding and deteriorating school performance. In:
Casebook of Neurology (p. 246-248), 2002.
14. P Ip, GCF Chan, V Wong. A boy with recurrent syncope and right hemidystonia. In:
Casebook of Neurology (p. 243-245), 2002.
2003 (n=1)
15. V Wong. 功能缺損兒童的神經發育評估(Functional assessment in Children with
Disabilities). 中國康復醫學(China Rehabilitation Medicine), 華夏出版社, 2003 年 10 月北
京第二版；第十章；pp102-118.
2006 (n=2)
16. V Wong and Medical Students (MBBS 2006). 魔爪下的小英雄, 2006, 1-159
17. V Wong, WX Chen. “Is Acupuncture Useful for Cerebral Palsy? What evidence do we
have?” Trends in Cerebral Palsy Research, Book Chapter, pp139-165: 2006, Nova Science
Publishers
2009 (n=3)
18. Wong V, Leonard H, Ko L. Developmental and intellectual delay (pediatric). In Ebell MH, Ferenchick G,
Smith M, Barry H, Slawson D, Shaughnessy A, Forscch R, Li S, Wilkes M, Usatine R, eds. Essential
Evidence. John Wiley & Sons: Hoboken, NJ, 2009.
19. Wong V. Myasthenia Gravis. In Ebell MH, Ferenchick G, Smith M, Barry H, Slawson D, Shaughnessy A,
Forscch R, Li S, Wilkes M, Usatine R, eds. Essential Evidence. John Wiley & Sons: Hoboken, NJ, 2009.
20. V Wong, CL Wong. Epilepsy and Traditional Chinese Medicine (Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine) In:
Epilepsy in Children. 2009 (in press).
2009 (n=1)
21. V Wong, V Chu. Autism Spectrum Disorder and Traditional Chinese Medicine (Acupuncture) In:
International Association for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Allied Professions (IACAPAP). 2009
(in press).
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D. Submitted Articles
1. V Wong. Randomized controlled trial of acupuncture versus Sham acupuncture in autism
spectrum disorder. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine (in press), 2009
2. T Chan, V Wong. Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome: A study of 24 Cases with diagnosis made based on a
High Index of Suspicion. Pediatrics International (in press), 2009
3. BHY Chung, V Wong, CW Fung, T Ho, GH Singh, ETL Soo, PW Kwok, CWY Tam, CK Wan. Value of
clinical assessment in the diagnostic evaluation of Global Developmental Delay (GDD)
4. V Wong, JG Sun. Pilot study of Alternative Medicine in Autistic Spectrum Disorder [Traditional
Chinese Medicine]: Single Blind Randomized Controlled Trial of Tongue Acupuncture versus
Sham Acupuncture
5. V Wong. Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome and Migraine in Children.
6. WX Chen, V Wong. Recurrent Facial nerve palsy and Epstein-Barr Virus infection: Case report
7. MHK Ho, V Wong. Management of Febrile Convulsion: Questionnaire Survey of the Hong Kong
College of Family Physicians
8. JKS Lau, VCN Hung, TCY Shum, KCF Ngai, RSL Ho, OKS Ng, V Wong. Is maternal passive smoking
associated with autism? Journal of Autism & Developmental Disorders, 2009
9. JKS Lau, D Qiu, V Wong, PL Khong. Quantitative Analysis of Brain Volume and White Matter
Abnormalities with Scores of Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) in Asperger
Syndrome: A Case Control Study. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorder, 2009
10. JKS Lau, V Wong. Childhood Masturbatory Behaviour Mimicking Paroxsymal Movement
Disorder in a girl with Multiple Congenital Anomalies. Journal of Child Neurology, 2009
11. AS Chan, C Leung, V Wong, MC Cheung, Abnormalities in the Anterior Cingulate Cortex
Associated with Attentional and Inhibilitory Control Deficits: A Neurophysiological Study on
Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders (in press)
2010
12. S Chan, V Wong, CW Fung, RC Dale, L Jacobson, A Vincent. Anti-NMDA-R Encephalitis with
atypical MRI brain changes – case study. Pediatric Neurology (in press), 2010
13. V Chan, V Wong. Spinal Muscular Atrophy in Chinese. American Journal of Clinical Neurology (in
press), 2010
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14. T Chan, V Wong, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome: A study of 24 Cases with diagnosis made based on a
High Index of Suspicion. Pediatrics International (in press), 2010
15. Yeung WL, Wong V, Tyrosine Hydroxylase (TH) Deficiency-Clinical analysis of 12 Chinese children.
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PUBLICATIONS
E. Abstracts presented in International Conferences (n=211)
1987 (n=2)
1. V Wong, YL Yu, BR Hawkins. Myasthenia Gravis in Chinese Children. The 2nd Congress of Asian
Oceanean Association of Child Neurology, Jakarta, Indonesia, 1987.
2. YL Yu, V Wong, BR Hawkins, E Woo, M Ip. Myasthenia Gravis - an epidemiological study. The 7th
Congress of Asian Oceanean Congress of Neurology, Bali, Indonesia, 1987.
1988 (n=1)
3. THK Ng, YL Yu, CM Lam, V Wong. Clinical - pathological features of mitochondrial cytopathy.
The Scientific Meeting of the Royal College of Pathologists of Australia, 1988.
1989 (n=2)
4. V Wong, YL Yu, BR Hawkins. Myasthenia Gravis in Chinese Children. Symposium on "Recent
Advances in Myasthenia Gravis", 1989.
5. V Wong. Environmental Influence on Epilepsy. Symposium on "Environment and Health" -
Environment and Neurological Disease, 1989.
1990 (n=3)
6. V Wong. Clinical application of evoked potential in paediatrics. The International Workshop on
Electromyography and Evoked Potentials, 1990.
7. V Wong, SN Wong. Brainstem Evoked Potential Study in Children with Autistic Disorder. The
Joint Convention of the 5th International Child Neurology Congress and the 3rd Asian Oceanean
Congress of Child Neurology, Tokyo, Japan, 1990.
8. V Wong, PWL Leung, SL Luk, PWH Lee, R Ng, J Lau. An epidemiological study of language and
behavioural problem in 3-year-old Chinese children. The Joint Convention of the 5th
International Child Neurology Congress and the 3rd Asian Oceanean Congress of Child
Neurology, 1990.
1991 (n=4)
9. V Wong, CY Yeung, PWL Leung, SL Luk, PWH Lee, FL Mak, R Ng, J Lau. Epidemiological study of
language and behavioural problem in 3-year-old Chinese children. Australian and New Zealand
Journal of Medicine 1991.
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10. V Wong, S Lam. Fragile X syndrome in Chinese children with infantile autism, autistic condition
and familial mental retardation. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Medicine, 1991.
11. V Wong. Autistic disorder in Chinese children. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Medicine,
1991.
12. V Wong. Evoked potential study for possible Desferrioxamine toxicity in Thalassaemia patients.
The VII Congress Asian – Pacific Division of the International Society of Haematology, 1991.
1992 (n=3)
13. V Wong, AMC Li, ACW Lee. Neurophysiological study of beta-thalasseamia patients. 6th
Congress of the International Child Neurology Association, Buenos, Argentina, November 1992.
14. V Wong, GCL Ho, HWD Yeung, KM Ma. Alternating hemiplegia syndrome -
Electroencephalogram, Brain Mapping and Brain perfusion SPECT scan study in a Chinese girl.
6th Congress of the International Child Neurology Association, Buenos, Argentina, November
1992.
15. V Wong. Cortical blindness in children. Ophthalmology Digest 1992;8:31-32.
1993 (n=8)
16. V Wong. Electrophysiological Study in Acute Lead Poisoning. Current Opinion in Neurology &
Neurosurgery, 1993.
17. V Wong. Basilar Impression in a Child with Hypochondroplasia. Current Opinion in Neurology &
Neurosurgery, 1993.
18. V Wong. Adrenoleukodystrophy in a Chinese Boy. Current Opinion in Neurology &
Neurosurgery, 1993.
19. V Wong. Unusual Case of Kluver-Bucy Syndrome in a Chinese Boy. Current Opinion in
Neurology & Neurosurgery, 1993
20. V Wong. Myasthenia Gravis in Hong Kong Chinese. 2. Paediatric Disease. Current Opinion in
Neurology & Neurosurgery, 1993.
21. V Wong. Cerebral Palsy - Diagnosis and Etiology. The Hong Kong Conductive Education -
Chinese Source Book (1986-1992), 1993.
22. SY Leung, YL Lau, V Wong, FCS Ho, P Lau, G Srivastava. Dystrophin Staining in Duchenne and
Becker Muscular Dystrophy. The International Academy of Pathology Hong Kong Division, 1993.
23. V Wong. Myasthenia Gravis in children - an update. 4th Asian Oceanean Congress of Child
Neurology, 1993.
1994 (n=4)
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24. V Wong, YK Ng. Neurofibromatosis in children of Hong Kong. The International Symposium on
Neurofibromatosis, 1994.
25. V Wong. Use of electrophysiological tests in predicting outcome of children with lower motor
neuron facial palsy. The VIII International Congress on Neuromuscular Diseases, Kyoto, Muscle
& Nerve 1994;S108:6-12-13
26. V Wong. Open-Label trial with vigabatrin in children with intractable epilepsy. European
Congress of Epileptology, Oporto, Portugal. Epilepsia 35 (7): 63, 1994.
27. V Wong. Neurological outcome of premature babies in Hong Kong - an analysis of perinatal risk
factors. The conjoint meeting of The International Association of Child Neurology and The Child
Neurology Society, San Francisco, USA. Annals of Neurology, 1994.
1995 (n=5)
28. V Wong. Neuromuscular diseases in children. “Chronic Disorders in Childhood, something old,
something new” - The 17th Annual Congress of Malaysian Paediatric Association, 2-4 June, 1995.
29. V Wong. Neurodevelopmental outcome of very low birth weight babies. “Chronic Disorders in
Childhood, something old, something new” - The 17th Annual Congress of Malaysian Paediatric
Association, 2-4 June, 1995.
30. V Wong. Detecting developmental disorders in primary care practice. “Chronic Disorders in
Childhood, something old, something new” - The 17th Annual Congress of Malaysian Paediatric
Association, 2-4 June, 1995.
31. V Wong. Management of seizure disorders in children. “Chronic Disorders in Childhood,
something old, something new” - The 17th Annual Congress of Malaysian Paediatric Association,
2-4 June, 1995.
32. V Wong, S Liu, W Goh. Infantile Spasm: An analysis of 54 children. Epilepsia Vol 36, suppl 3,
1995 S203
1996 (n=3)
33. V Wong. Use of Lamotrigine in 31 children with intractable epilepsy, International Epilepsy
Congress, Beijing, China, 1996.
34. V Wong. Use of Botulinum Toxin injection in children with cerebral palsy and dystonia - a
preliminary analysis of 17 cases. 6th Conference of European Neurological Society, The Hague,
Netherlands Journal of Neurology 243(6):596, 1996.
35. V Wong. Management of Neonatal Seizures. Asian Epilepsy Symposium, 1996
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1997 (n=18)
36. W Lam, WT Fung, V Wong, L Leong. Duplex pulsed Doppler ultrasound of paediatric brain:
experience in Chinese babies. 9th Congress, ASEAN Association of Radiology, Singapore, 23-26
Jan, 1997.
37. V Wong. Database of Neuromuscular Diseases in Chinese Children. J Pediatrics and Child Health
33:S25, 1997.
38. V Wong, W Goh. Risk factors associated with abnormal neurological outcome in asymptomatic
and symptomatic Congenital Cytomegalovirus infection. J Pediatrics & Child Health 33:S148,
1997.
39. V Wong, W Goh. Neurological outcome of Chinese children with acute acquired
polyradiculoneuropathy. J Pediatrics & Child Health 33:S73, 1997.
40. XH Bao, V Wong, L Low. Nerve Conduction Study in Chinese children with Insulin Dependent
Diabetes Mellitus (IDDM). J Pediatrics & Child Health 33:S148, 1997.
41. TL Lee, V Wong. Bell’s Palsy in 32 Chinese Children. J Pediatrics & Child Health 33:S148, 1997.
42. A Yung, V Wong, W Goh. An Analysis of children with Perinatal Hypoxic-Ischaemic
Encephalopathy. J Pediatrics & Child Health 33:S73, 1997.
43. W Goh, R Wong, V Wong. The use of clinical and encephalographic (EEG) features for the
diagnosis of Angelman syndrome. J Pediatrics & Child Health 33:S147, 1997.
44. W Goh, V Wong, A Yung, B Lam, NS Tsoi, J Karlberg, CY Yeung. Neurodevelopmental outcome of
low birth weight infants seen at the Child Assessment Centre. J Pediatrics & Child Health 33:S73,
1997.
45. W Goh, J Karlberg, V Wong. Mental Function of Children with Developmental Delay and
Macrocephaly. J Pediatrics & Child Health 33:S147, 1997.
46. V Wong. Child Neurology and Developmental Paediatrics: A decade’s experience (1985-1997).
Symposium on Neuroscience Research: From Basic Mechanism to Prospects of Therapy, 29 April,
1997.
47. W Lam, WT Fung, V Wong, L Leong. Duplex Pulsed Doppler Brain Ultrasound: Database in
normal and at risk infants. Symposium on Neuroscience Research: From Basic Mechanism to
Prospects of Therapy, 29 April, 1997.
48. W Goh, R Wong, V Wong. The use of clinical and electroencephalographic features for the early
diagnosis of Angelman syndrome. Symposium on Neuroscience Research: From Basic
Mechanism to Prospects of Therapy, 29 April, 1997.
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49. XH Bao, V Wong, L Low. Prevalence of Peripheral Neuropathy in 37 Chinese children with
Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus (IDDM). Symposium on Neuroscience Research: From Basic
Mechanism to Prospects of Therapy, 29 April, 1997.
50. A Yung, V Wong, W Goh. An Analysis of children with Perinatal Hypoxic-Ischaemic
Encephalopathy. Symposium on Neuroscience Research: From Basic Mechanism to Prospects of
Therapy, 29 April, 1997.
51. W Lam, V Ai, V Wong, L Leong. Ultrasound measurement of the subarachnoid space in infants:
Normal values in Chinese patients. 2nd Congress of Asian Oceanean Society of Neuroradiology
& Head and Neck Radiology, 1997 (Awarded as best paper)
52. V Wong. Myasthenia gravis in Chinese children. 8th Chinese Neurology Conference and
International Child Neurology conference, Beijing, China, 12 May, 1997.
53. V Wong. Development of Child Neurology and Developmental Paediatrics in Hong Kong.
Inauguration Meeting of the Shenzhen Neurological Society, 28 August, 1997.
1998 (n=20)
54. V Wong. Hong Kong Experience with BTX Injections. “New Approaches to Spasticity” Seminar.
Organized by World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Rehabilitation, Tongji Hospital,
Wuhan, China, 3 April, 1998.
55. V Wong, XH Bao. Central Motor Conduction Study using Transcranial Magnetoelectrical
Stimulation (TMS) in children with Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus (IDDM). 6th
International Evoked Potentials Symposium, Okazaki, Japan, 1998.
56. V Wong. Management of Spasticity: Botulinum Toxin. 11th Rehabilitation International Asia &
the Pacific Regional Conference, 23 August, 1998.
57. V Wong. Outcome Measurement for (Re) Habilitation in Children. 11th Rehabilitation
International Asia & the Pacific Regional Conference, 23 August, 1998.
58. V Wong, V Chan. Molecular Genetics Study of Survival Motor Neuron (SMN) Gene and Neuronal
Apopotosis Inhibitory Protein (NAIP) Gene in Childhood from Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). IX
International Congress on Neuromuscular Diseases 30 August – 4 September,1998. Muscle and
Nerve, Suppl 7:S158, 1998.
59. A Yung, V Wong & Neurorehabilitation Team Member. Outcome Measure for Paediatric
Neurorehabilitation - The Use of the Functional Independence Measure for Children (WeeFIM)
in Children with Neurodevelopmental Disorders. 8th International Child Neurology Congress,
Slovenia, 13-17 September, 1998.
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60. V Wong. Myasthenia Gravis in Chinese Children. 8th International Child Neurology Congress,
Slovenia, 13-17 September, 1998. Brain & Development, 20(6):330, 1998.
61. V Wong. Database of Neuromuscular Disease in Chinese Children. 8th International Child
Neurology Congress, Slovenia, 13-17 September, 1998. Brain & Development, 20(6):339, 1998.
62. V Wong. Acute Gastro enteritis - Related - Encephalopathy (AGERE) - ? A New Entity. 8th
International Child Neurology Congress, Slovenia, 13-17 September, 1998. Brain &
Development, 20(6):401, 1998.
63. V Wong, Bao XH, L Low. Central Motor Conduction Study using Transcranial Magnetoelectrical
Stimulation (TMS) in children with Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus (IDDM). 8th
International Child Neurology Congress, Slovenia, 13-17 September, 1998. Brain &
Development, 20(6):422, 1998.
64. XH Bao, V Wong, L Low. Prevalence of peripheral neuropathy in 38 Chinese children with insulin
dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM). 8th International Child Neurology Congress, Slovenia, 13-
17 September, 1998. Brain & Development, 20(6):436, 1998.
65. V Wong. Hong Kong Children's Seizure & Epilepsy Registry (HKCSER). 8th International Child
Neurology Congress, Slovenia, 13-17 September, 1998. Brain & Development, 20(6):443, 1998.
66. V Wong. The Hong Kong Children’s Stroke Registry 1997 - QM Experience. 8th International
Child Neurology Congress, Slovenia, 13-17 September, 1998. Brain & Development, 20(6):457,
1998.
67. V Wong, S Liu. Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome in 17 Chinese Children. 8th International Child
Neurology Congress, Slovenia, 13-17 September, 1998. Brain & Development, 20(6):491, 1998.
68. V Wong. Ketogenic Diet in Children with Intractable Epilepsy. 8th International Child Neurology
Congress, Slovenia, 13-17 September, 1998. Brain & Development, 20(6):492, 1998.
69. V Wong. Topiramate as add-on trial in 15 Children with Intractable Epilepsy. 8th International
Child Neurology Congress, Slovenia, 13-17 September, 1998. Brain &Development, 20(6):492,
1998.
70. Liu X, V Wong. Spectrum of epileptic syndrome in children (ESES, LGS, CSWS, LKS, BECRS) –
Reversibility of Language, Neuropsychological and EEG dysfunction with trial (Clonazepam,
Clobazam). 2nd Congress of Asian & Oceanean Epilepsy Organization, Taipei, Taiwan 5-8
November, 1998.
71. V Wong. Genetics of Childhood Epilepsy. 2nd Congress of Asian & Oceanean Epilepsy
Organization, Taipei, Taiwan 5-8 November, 1998.
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72. XH Bao, V Wong. Prevalence of Peripheral Neuropathy in 41 Chinese children with Insulin
Dependent Diabetes Mellitus (IDDM). 12th Chinese National Paediatric Symposium, Chinese
Medical Association, China, November, 1998.
73. V Wong. Spectrum of Epileptic Syndromes with Electrical Status Epilepticus during Sleep (ESES)
in children – reversibility of language, neuropsychological dysfunction and EEG epileptic
discharges with a trial of benzodiazepines. The 3rd Conference on Seizures in Infancy and Early
Childhood, Tokyo, 18 December, 1998.
1999 (n=11)
74. V Wong. Integrative Approach of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) (Tongue Acupuncture &
Traditional Chinese & Herbal Medicine) in Neuro Rehabilitation programme in Child Neurology
practice. 9th National Child Neurology Congress of China, Wan Zhou, China, 24-28 May, 1999.
75. V Wong, A Ng, P Sit. Use of intramuscular Botulinum Toxin in Treating Spasticity of Upper Limb
in Children with Cerebral Palsy. 9th Meeting of the European Neurological Society, Milan, Italy,
5-9 June, 1999.
76. V Wong. The Use of Botulinum Toxin in Cerebral Palsy. 6th Asian Oceanean Congress of Child
Neurology and 21st Annual Congress of the Malaysian Paediatric Association, 5-8 September,
1999.
77. V Wong, JG Sun, QY Ma, E Yang. Tongue Acupuncture in Child Neurology Practice
Neurohabilitation Model? 6th Asian Oceanean Congress of Child Neurology and 21st Annual
Congress of the Malaysian Paediatric Association, 5-8 September, 1999.
78. V Wong. Measuring and Assessing Outcome of Neurohabilitation Programme Using Functional
Independence Measure for Children (WeeFIM). 6th Asian Oceanean Congress of Child Neurology
and 21st Annual Congress of the Malaysian Paediatric Association, 5-8 September, 1999.
79. W Goh, SL Lee, A Yung, WC Chow, V Wong. Pulmonary Rehabilitation in Children with
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. 6th Asian Oceanean Congress of Child Neurology and 21st
Annual Congress of the Malaysian Paediatric Association, 5-8 September, 1999.
80. V Wong, SF Pang. Pilot Study in the Use of Melatonin for Children with Neurological Disorders
and Sleep problems. 3rd EPNS Congress – European Paediatric Neurology Society, Nice, France,
7-10 November, 1999. European Journal of Paediatric Neurology, 3(6):A21(370), 1999.
81. V Wong, JG Sun, QY Ma, E Yang, CY Yeung, R Li. Use of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
(Tongue Acupuncture) in children with neurological disorders – Pilot Study of 100 cases. 3rd
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EPNS Congress – European Paediatric Neurology Society, Nice, France, 7-10 November, 1999.
European Journal of Paediatric Neurology, 3(6):A21(198), 1999.
82. XY Liu, V Wong, P Leung. Neurological Complications in children with A/Cyanotic congenital
heart disease. 3rd EPNS Congress – European Paediatric Neurology Society, Nice, France, 7-10
November, 1999. European Journal of Paediatric Neurology, 3(6):A164(368), 1999.
83. XY Liu, V Wong, P Leung. Neurological Complications due to diagnostic or interventional cardiac
catheterization in children with A/Cyanotic Congenital Heart Disease. 3rd EPNS Congress –
European Paediatric Neurology Society, Nice, France, 7-10 November, 1999. European Journal
of Paediatric Neurology, 3(6):A164(369), 1999.
84. Liu X, V Wong. Spectrum of epileptic syndrome in children (ESES, LGS, CSWS, LKS, BECRS) –
Reversibility of Language, Neuropsychological and EEG dysfunction with trial (Clonazepam,
Clobazam). 3rd International meeting on Seizures in Infancy and Children, Tokyo, 18 December,
1999.
2000 (n=11)
85. V Wong. Acupuncture of the Tongue in Language Disorder. 10th Asian & Oceanean Congress of
Neurology, Manila, the Philippines, 22-26 January, 2000.
86. V Wong. Paediatric Experience of Topamax in Hong Kong. Session 3 : Long Term Clinical
Experience of Topiramate in Children. Regional Pediatric Round Table Discussion, Xian, China,
13 March, 2000.
87. KK Wong, CT Leung, JG Sun, QY Ma, ES Yang, V Wong, R Li, X Ma. Correlation of Acupuncture
Treatment and fMRI Response of Stroke. International Society of Magnetic Resonance Medicine,
USA, 1-7 April, 2000.
88. V Wong. Spectrum of Epileptic Syndromes with Electrical Status Epilepticus during Sleep (ESES)
in Children. Taiwan Pediatric Epilepsy Congress 2000, Tao Yuan, Taiwan, 22-24 September, 2000.
89. V Wong. Paediatric Parameters – Management of Febrile Convulsion. Taiwan Pediatric Epilepsy
Congress 2000, Tao Yuan, Taiwan, 22-24 September, 2000
90. JG Sun, V Wong, ES Yang, QY Ma. Functional Neuroimaging and Acupuncture. 5th World
Conference on Acupuncture (WFAS), Seoul, Korea, 13-15 November, 2000.
91. V Wong, JG Sun, W Wong. Pilot Study of Efficacy of Tongue Acupuncture in Neurologically
Disabled Children with Severe Drooling Problem. 5th World Conference on Acupuncture (WFAS),
Seoul, Korea, 13-15 November, 2000.
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92. V Wong, JG Sun, W Wong. Randomized Control Trial of Using Tongue Acupuncture in Children
with Autistic Spectrum Disorder. 5th World Conference on Acupuncture (WFAS), Seoul, Korea,
13-15 November, 2000.
93. KKK Wong, GCT Leung, JG Sun, QY Ma, ES Yang, V Wong, R Li. A study of visual and motor
response of normal and disordered human brain by fMRI. IEEE-EMBS Asian Pacific Conference
on Biomedical Engineering, Nanking, China, 2000.
94. KKK Wong, ES Yang, QY Ma, JHM Chan, R Li, V Wong, GCT Leung, G Li. Use of Functional MRI to
evaluate correlation between acupoints and Brain Cotex Activities: comparison between
conventional and electrical acupuncture. IEEE-EMBS Asian Pacific Conference on Biomedical
Engineering, Nanking, China, 2000.
95. JG Sun, V Wong, KKK Wong, GCT Leung, G Li, GG Shen, ES Yang, R Li, QY Ma. Correlation of
Tongue Acupuncture Treatment Effect with fMRI. 1st Technology and Application Conference,
Beijing, China, 2000.
2001 (n=13)
96. V Wong, JG Sun, W Wong. Infantile Spasm in Hong Kong – The University of Hong Kong
Experience. International Symposium on the West Syndrome & Other Infantile Epileptic
Encephalopathies, Tokyo, Japan, 9-11 February, 2001.
97. WWM Lam, V Ai, V Wong, WM Lui, FL Chan, L Leong. Ultrasound Measurement of spine in
children: Normal vs abnormal. International Pediatric Radiology Meeting, Paris, France, 28
May – 1 June, 2001.
98. V Wong, JG Sun, W Wong. Randomized Control Trial of Using Tongue Acupuncture in Children
with Autistic Spectrum Disorder. 17th World Congress of Neurology, London, United Kingdom,
17-22 June, 2001. Journal of the Neurological Sciences, 187(Supp 1):S329-330, 2001.
99. V Wong. Pilot Study of the Use of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Tongue Acupuncture) in
Patients with Stable Stroke. 17th World Congress of Neurology, London, United Kingdom, 17-22
June, 2001. Journal of the Neurological Sciences, 187(Suppl 1):S254, 2001.
100. V Wong. Use of Botulinum Toxin in cerebral palsy. Workshop in the use of Botox in
Rehabilitation, Xian, China, 3 September, 2001.
101. V Wong, JG Sun, QY Ma, E Yang. Tongue Acupuncture (TAC) in Child Neurology practice - A New
Neurohabilitation Model? 23rd International Congress of Pediatrics, Beijing, China, 9-14
September, 2001.
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102. CW Fung, PL Khong, R To, V Wong. Video Fluoroscopic study of swallowing (VFSS) in children
with neurological disorders. 23rd International Congress of Pediatrics, Beijing, China, 9-14
September, 2001.
103. P Ip, HK Ho, J Lee, V Wong. Environmental Mercury exposure in children with autism: a case
control study. 23rd International Congress of Pediatrics, Beijing, China, 9-14 September, 2001.
104. V Wong, JG Sun, QY Ma, E Yang. Double Blind Randomized placebo-controlled Trial using
Tongue Acupuncture in Children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder. 4th European Paediatric
Neurology Symposium, Baden-Baden, Germany, 12-16 September, 2001. European Journal of
Neurology, 5(5); A82, 2001.
105. V Wong, C Leung, A Sze. A pilot study of traditional herbal medicine) Gingo Biloba and Ginseng)
in two children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. 4th European Paediatric Neurology
Symposium, Baden-Baden, Germany, 12-16 September, 2001. European Journal of Neurology,
5(5); A138, 2001.
106. V Wong. Autistic Spectrum Disorder in children- any early signals? Joint Scientific Meeting
(Infectious Disease and Ambulatory medicine), jointly organized by Hong Kong College of
Physicians, Hong Kong College of Paediatricians, Hong Kong College of Family Practitioners & the
Hong Kong College of Pathologists. Hong Kong, 27-28 October, 2001.
107. V Wong. West Syndrome – The University of Hong Kong Experience (1997-2000). Taiwan
Pediatric Epilepsy Congress 2001. Tao Yuan, Taiwan, 2-4 November, 2001.
108. V Wong, B Chung. Survey of Public Awareness, Understanding, and Attitudes Towards Epilepsy
in Hong Kong – a Comparison of Chinese and Western Culture. Taiwan Pediatric Epilepsy
Congress 2001. Tao Yuan, Taiwan, 2-4 November, 2001.
2002 (n=36)
109. V Wong. Paediatric Neurorehabilitation – Concept, Organisation and Current Trend.
Neuroscience 2002, jointly organized by the Malaysian Society of Neurosciences and Penang
Medical Practitioners Society, Penang, Malaysia, 5-7 April, 2002.
110. V Wong. Controversies of Treatment Strategies in Autism. Neuroscience 2002, jointly organized
by the Malaysian Society of Neurosciences and Penang Medical Practitioners Society, Penang,
Malaysia, 5-7 April, 2002.
111. V Wong. The Use of Botulinum Toxin in Cerebral Palsy. Neuroscience 2002, jointly organized by
the Malaysian Society of Neurosciences and Penang Medical Practitioners Society, Penang,
Malaysia, 5-7 April, 2002.
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112. V Wong. Managing the Autistic Child. Symposium 2 – Paediatric Neurorehabilitation –
Neuroscience 2002, jointly organized by Malaysian Society of Neurosciences and the Penang
Medical Practitioners Society, Penang, Malaysia, 5-7April, 2002.
113. V Wong. New Advances in the Management of Paediatric Spasticity. Malaysian Society of
Neurosciences, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 8 April, 2002.
114. V Wong. 14 year old boy referred for management of status epilepticus (myoclonic seizure).
Asia Epilepsy Academy, Singapore, 10-11 May, 2002.
115. V Wong, P Ip, B Chung. Should We Establish an Eastern Branch of the International Subacute
Sclerosing Panencephalitis (SSPE) Registry? 3rd Huaxia Epilepsy Congress, Guangzhou, China,
23-24 May, 2002.
116. D Yeung, V Wong, JG Sun. Tongue Acupuncture on Brain Metabolism in Autism Using Brain
Positron Emission Tomography. Annual Scientific Meeting of Nuclear Medicine. San Diego, USA,
June, 2002.
117. CW Fung, B Chung, V Wong. Myasthenia Gravis in Chinese Children: Hong Kong Perspective.
10th International Neuromuscular Conference, Vancouver, Canada, 7-12 July, 2002.
118. P Ip, B Chung, V Wong. Neuromuscular Disorders in Chinese Children: Hong Kong’s Experience
in Past 17 years. 10th International Neuromuscular Conference, Vancouver, Canada, 7-12 July,
2002.
119. V Wong, B Chung, P Ip, J Nicholls, J Lo. A Boy with Fulminant Subacute Sclerosing
Panencephalitis (SSPE) – a Diagnostic Challenge. 7th European Congress of Neuropathology –
Neuropathology 2002, Helsinki, Finland, 13-16 July, 2002.
120. CW Fung, V Wong. Early Identification and Management of Developmental Disabilities for
Children of Hong Kong – A Review. International Conference on Developmental Delay in
Children, Taiwan, 22-23 July, 2002.
121. C Leung, W Goh, PL Khong, V Wong. Thalamic T2 hyperintensities and cognitive function in
Chinese Children with NF-1. International Neuropsychological Society 24th Mid-year Meeting,
Stockholm, Sweden, 24-27 July, 2002.
122. V Wong, JG Sun. Research on Tongue Acupuncture in Children with Autism. Joint Congress of
ICNA and AOCNA 2002 – The 9th International Child Neurology Congress & The 7th Asian &
Oceanean Congress of Child Neurology, Satellite Symposium on Autism / Neuromuscular
Disorders, Hong Kong, 18-19 September, 2002. Brain & Development, 24(5):319, 2002.
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123. D Yeung, V Wong, JG Sun. Effect of Tongue Acupuncture on Brain Metabolism in Autism Using
Brain Positron Emission Tomography. Joint Congress of ICNA and AOCNA 2002 – The 9th
International Child Neurology Congress & The 7th Asian & Oceanean Congress of Child Neurology,
Satellite Symposium on Autism / Neuromuscular Disorders, Hong Kong, 18-19 September 2002.
Brain & Development, 24(5):320, 2002.
124. B Chung, P Ip, V Wong, JCY Lo, J Nicholls, PL Khong. Diagnosis of Subacute Sclerosing
Panencephalitis (SSPE) – Beyond EEGs and Measles Serology. Joint Congress of ICNA and
AOCNA 2002 – The 9th International Child Neurology Congress & The 7th Asian & Oceanean
Congress of Child Neurology, Satellite Symposium on Autism / Neuromuscular Disorders, Hong
Kong, 18-19 September, 2002. Brain & Development, 24(5):323-324, 2002.
125. P Ip, B Chung,V Wong, KY Chan, T Wong, VK Sugunan, SP Wu, KT Liu, WL Yeung, MK Ieong.
Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis (SSPE): Experience in 2 Cities in Southern China – Hong
Kong & Macau; and the Establishment of the Eastern Branch of the International SSPE Registry.
Joint Congress of ICNA and AOCNA 2002 – The 9th International Child Neurology Congress & The
7th Asian & Oceanean Congress of Child Neurology, Satellite Symposium on Autism /
Neuromuscular Disorders, Hong Kong, 18-19 September, 2002. Brain & Development 24(5):323,
2002.
126. CW Fung, V Wong. Three Children with Marfanoid Features Associated with Progressive Muscle
Weakness – A New Disease Entity? Joint Congress of ICNA and AOCNA 2002 – The 9th
International Child Neurology Congress & The 7th Asian & Oceanean Congress of Child Neurology,
Satellite Symposium on Autism / Neuromuscular Disorders, Hong Kong, 18-19 September, 2002.
Brain & Development, 24(5):328, 2002.
127. CW Fung, V Wong, SLH Hui. Autistic Spectrum Disorders in Hong Kong. Joint Congress of ICNA
and AOCNA 2002 – The 9th International Child Neurology Congress & The 7th Asian & Oceanean
Congress of Child Neurology, Satellite Symposium on Autism / Neuromuscular Disorders, Hong
Kong, 18-19 September, 2002, Brain & Development, 24(5):330-331, 2002.
128. P Ip, V Wong, HK Ho, J Lee, W Wong. Environmental Mercury Exposure in Children with Autistic
Spectrum Disorder: A Case-Control Study. Joint Congress of ICNA and AOCNA 2002 – The 9th
International Child Neurology Congress & The 7th Asian & Oceanean Congress of Child Neurology,
Satellite Symposium on Autism / Neuromuscular Disorders, Hong Kong, 18-19 September, 2002.
Brain & Development 24(5):331-332, 2002.
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129. V Wong, WC Lee, JLS Leung, CW Fung, B Chung, N Tsang. Modified Checklist for Autism in
Toddlers – Third Edition (CHAT-3) for Chinese Children – Hong Kong Study. Joint Congress of
ICNA and AOCNA 2002 – The 9th International Child Neurology Congress & The 7th Asian &
Oceanean Congress of Child Neurology, Satellite Symposium on Autism / Neuromuscular
Disorders, Hong Kong, 18-19 September, 2002. Brain & Development, 24(5):331, 2002.
130. G Chay, CW Fung, V Wong. Acute Cerebellitis due to Atypical form of Hand-Foot-Mouth Disease
(HFMD) – Hand-Foot Disease (HFD) Associated Acute Cerebellitis. Joint Congress of ICNA and
AOCNA 2002 – The 9th International Child Neurology Congress & The 7th Asian & Oceanean
Congress of Child Neurology, Satellite Symposium on Autism / Neuromuscular Disorders, Hong
Kong, 18-19 September, 2002. Brain & Development 24(5):333-334, 2002.
131. V Wong, P Ip, B Chung. Should We Establish an Eastern Branch of the International Subacute
Sclerosing Panencephalitis (SSPE) Registry? Joint Congress of ICNA and AOCNA 2002 – The 9th
International Child Neurology Congress & The 7th Asian & Oceanean Congress of Child Neurology,
Satellite Symposium on Autism / Neuromuscular Disorders, Hong Kong, 18-19 September, 2002.
Brain & Development 24(5):333, 2002.
132. CW Fung, V Wong, KY Wong. A Child with Hereditary Sensory and Autonomic Neuropathy Type
IV. Joint Congress of ICNA and AOCNA 2002 – The 9th International Child Neurology Congress &
The 7th Asian & Oceanean Congress of Child Neurology, Satellite Symposium on Autism /
Neuromuscular Disorders, Hong Kong, 18-19 September, 2002. Brain & Development 24(5):334-
335, 2002.
133. CW Fung, V Wong, KH Chan, SL Ho. An Unusual Presentation of Myasthenia Gravis –
Oropharngeal MG in a Chinese Girl. Joint Congress of ICNA and AOCNA 2002 – The 9th
International Child Neurology Congress & The 7th Asian & Oceanean Congress of Child Neurology,
Satellite Symposium on Autism / Neuromuscular Disorders Hong Kong, 18-19 September, 2002.
Brain & Development, 24(5):335-336, 2002.
134. V Wong, CW Fung, Centres-In-Charge of Heep Hong Society. Autism Research Program in Hong
Kong: Collaborative Project of Duchess of Kent Children’s Hospital (Children’s Habilitation
Institute) and Heep Hong Society. Joint Congress of ICNA and AOCNA 2002 – The 9th
International Child Neurology Congress & The 7th Asian & Oceanean Congress of Child Neurology,
Satellite Symposium on Autism / Neuromuscular Disorders, Hong Kong, 18-19 September, 2002.
Brain & Development 24(5):335, 2002.
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135. CW Fung, B Chung, V Wong. Myasthenia gravis in Chinese children : Hong Kong perspective.
Joint Congress of ICNA and AOCNA 2002 – The 9th International Child Neurology Congress & The
7th Asian & Oceanean Congress of Child Neurology, Satellite Symposium on Autism /
Neuromuscular Disorders, Hong Kong, 18-19 September, 2002. Brain & Development 24(5):336,
2002.
136. P Ip, B Chung, V Wong. Neuromuscular Disorders in Chinese Children: Hong Kong’s Experience
in past 17 years. Joint Congress of ICNA and AOCNA 2002 – The 9th International Child
Neurology Congress & The 7th Asian & Oceanean Congress of Child Neurology, Satellite
Symposium on Autism / Neuromuscular Disorders Hong Kong, 18-19 September, 2002. Brain &
Development 24(5):335-336, 2002.
137. S Lee, V Wong, CW Fung, P Ip, SY Leung. Unusual Presentation of Severe Neonatal Form of
Nemaline Rod Myopathy – Ophthalmoplegia and Ptosis. Joint Congress of ICNA and AOCNA
2002 – The 9th International Child Neurology Congress & The 7th Asian & Oceanean Congress of
Child Neurology, Satellite Symposium on Autism / Neuromuscular Disorders, Hong Kong, 18-19
September, 2002. Brain & Development 24(5):337, 2002.
138. C Leung, S Cheung-Law, W Goh, SL Lee, V Wong, LP Tsui, LK Lee, FS Lo. e-Centre Website
Programme. Joint Congress of ICNA and AOCNA 2002 – The 9th International Child Neurology
Congress & The 7th Asian & Oceanean Congress of Child Neurology, Satellite Symposium on
Autism / Neuromuscular Disorders Hong Kong, 18-19 September, 2002. Brain & Development,
24(5):337, 2002.
139. P Ip, HK Ho, J Lee, W Wong, V Wong. Environmental Mercury Exposure in Children with Autistic
Spectrum Disorder: A Case-Control Study. Joint Congress of ICNA and AOCNA 2002 – The 9th
International Child Neurology Congress & The 7th Asian & Oceanean Congress of Child Neurology,
Satellite Symposium on Autism / Neuromuscular Disorders Hong Kong, 18-19 September, 2002.
Brain & Development, 24(6):406, 2002.
140. CW Fung, B Chung, V Wong. Myasthenia gravis in Chinese Children: Hong Kong Perspective.
Joint Congress of ICNA and AOCNA 2002 – The 9th International Child Neurology Congress & The
7th Asian & Oceanean Congress of Child Neurology, Satellite Symposium on Autism /
Neuromuscular Disorders Hong Kong, 18-19 September, 2002. Brain & Development, 24(6):543,
2002.
141. V Wong, JG Sun. Tongue Acupuncture in brain disorders in children. Joint Congress of ICNA and
AOCNA 2002 – The 9th International Child Neurology Congress & The 7th Asian & Oceanean
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Congress of Child Neurology, Beijing, China, 20-25 September, 2002. Brain & Development,
24(6):372-373, 2002.
142. M Li, V Wong. MECP2 mutation analysis in Rett syndrome. Joint Congress of ICNA and AOCNA
2002 – The 9th International Child Neurology Congress & The 7th Asian & Oceanean Congress of
Child Neurology (September 20-25, 2002, Beijing, China), Brain & Development, 24(6)577, 2002.
143. V Wong. Cerebral Palsy. The Science of Early Child Development, Workshop I in ‘Intervention’
Section, Beijing, China, 18-19 November, 2002.
144. V Wong. Cerebral Palsy. The Science of Early Child Development, Workshop I in ‘Intervention’
Section, Shanghai, China, 21-22 November, 2002.
2003 (n=9)
145. V Wong. Use of Trileptal in children with Epilepsy. 10th Anniversary Lecture of the Philippines
Child Neurology Society, Boracay, Philippines, 23 February, 2003.
146. V Wong. Use of Botulinum Toxin in Cerebral Palsy. 10th Anniversary Lecture of the Philippines
Child Neurology Society, Boracay, Philippines, 28 February, 2003.
147. PL Khong, LJ Zhou, V Wong, BHY Chung, CGC Ooi, FL Chan. Diffusion tensor MR imaging in the
evaluation of Wallerian degeneration in pediatric strokes: work-in-progress. 11th Scientific
Meeting and Exhibition of International Society of Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Medicine,
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 20-16 July, 2003.
148. V Wong. Trial of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Tongue Acupuncture or TAC) in Visual
Disorders – a pilot study. 5th Congress of European Paediatric Neurology Society (EPNS),
Taormina Area, Italy, 22-25 October, 2003. European Journal of Paediatric Neurology 7(3):376,
P284, 2003.
149. V Wong. Acupuncture in Child Neurology Practice – A New Neuro-Habilitation Model? 11th
Asian Congress of Pediatrics, Bangkok, Thailand, 2-7 November, 2003.
150. P Ip, BHY Chung, KY Chan, YL Wong, VK Sugunan, SP Wu, KT Liu, WL Yeung, KM Ieong, V Wong.
Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis (SSPE) – Prevalence in South China. The 11th Asian
Congress of Pediatrics, Bangkok, Thailand, 2-7 November, 2003.
151. V Wong, BHY Chung. Hong Kong Paediatric Stroke Registry. The 11th Asian Congress of
Pediatrics, Bangkok, Thailand, 2-7 November, 2003.
152. V Wong, BHY Chung. Cerebral Palsy – correlation of functional assessment with risk factors.
The 11th Asian Congress of Pediatrics, Bangkok, Thailand, 2-7 November, 2003.
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153. V Wong. Is My Child Autistic? Asian Perspectives in Clinical Pediatrics – 3rd Series, Ho Chi Minh
City, Vietnam, 30 November, 2003.
2004 (n=4)
154. CW Fung, V Wong. Children with Mesial Temporal Sclerosis in an Epilepsy Cohort: A Different
Clinical Spectrum? 5th Asian & Oceanean Epilepsy Congress, Bangkok, Thailand, 29-31 August,
2004.
155. CHT Lui, GCY Fong, P Kwan, ACF Hui, JKY Fong, V Wong. A population based epidemiological
study of epilepsy in Hong Kong. 5th Asian & Oceanean Epilepsy Congress, Bangkok, Thailand, 28-
31 August, 2004.
156. MR Hegde, YM Chan, B Chong, SV Khadilkar, W Shi, M Farber, V Wong, P Ip, Z Simmons, CS
Richards, DR Love. Biological and Clinical Consequences of Sarcoglycan Gene Mutations.
American Society of Human Genetics 54th Annual Meeting, Toronto, Canada, 26-30 October
2004.
157. S Martins, F Calafell, V Wong, J Sequeiros, A Amorim. Mutational and evolutionary dynamics at
the MJD locus (Machado-Joseph Disease). 8th Meeting of the Portuguese Society of Human
Genetics, Portugal, November, 2004.
2005 (n=2)
158. CW Fung, V Wong, CW Lam. An unusual phenotype in DYT1 dystonia: Stiff Man Syndrome. 9th
International Congress of Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders, New Orleans, Louisiana,
U.S.A., 5-8 March, 2005.
159. BHY Chung, V Wong. Clinical markers that enhance etiologic yield in global developmental delay.
The 1st Congress of the Asian Society for Pediatric Research (ASPR), Japan, 24-26 November,
2005.
2006 (n=18)
160. BHY Chung, V Wong, SLH Hui. Correlation of Functional Assessment with Risk Factors in children
with cerebral palsy. 4th World Congress for NeuroRehabilitation WCNR 2006, Hong Kong, 12-16
February, 2006. Neurorehabilitation & Neural Repair 20(1):133-134, 2006.
161. BHY Chung, V Wong. Clinical markers useful in enhancing diagnostic yield for children with
global developmental delay (GDD). 4th World Congress for NeuroRehabilitation WCNR 2006,
Hong Kong, 12-16 February, 2006. Neurorehabilitation & Neural Repair 20(1):134, 2006.
162. BHY Chung, V Wong, P Ip, SLH Hui. Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) – natural history and
functional status in Hong Kong children. 4th World Congress for NeuroRehabilitation WCNR
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2006, Hong Kong, 12-16 February, 2006. Neurorehabilitation & Neural Repair 20(1):112-113,
2006.
163. V Wong, C Leung, SZ Zhou, WHS Goh. A comparative study of the quality of life of children with
epilepsy in Shanghai and Hong Kong. 4th World Congress for NeuroRehabilitation WCNR 2006,
Hong Kong, 12-16 February, 2006. Neurorehabilitation & Neural Repair 20(1):181, 2006.
164. BHY Chung, V Wong. Pediatric stroke in Southern Chinese. 4th World Congress for
NeuroRehabilitation WCNR 2006, Hong Kong, 12-16 February, 2006. Neurorehabilitation &
Neural Repair 20(1):186, 2006.
165. V Wong, BHY Chung, YH Li, CW Fung, P Ip, WHS Goh, SL Lee. (SMARD1) Spinal Muscular Atrophy
with respiratory distress type 1 mutation (SMARD1) in Chinese boy. 4th World Congress for
NeuroRehabilitation WCNR 2006, Hong Kong, 12-16 February, 2006. Neurorehabilitation &
Neural Repair 20(1):185, 2006.
166. CW Fung, KY Wong, RMS Wong, WHS Goh, V Wong. A new cause of mental retardation in a
young Chinese girl: congenital disorder of glycosylation. 4th World Congress for
NeuroRehabilitation WCNR 2006, Hong Kong, 12-16 February, 2006. Neurorehabilitation &
Neural Repair 20(1):231-232, 2006.
167. CW Fung, V Wong. Program for Chinese children with Developmental Disabilities – The Hong
Kong Model. 4th World Congress for NeuroRehabilitation WCNR 2006, Hong Kong, 12-16
February, 2006. Neurorehabilitation & Neural Repair 20(1):203, 2006.
168. P Ip, V Wong, MHK Ho, JSK Lee, WHS Wong. Mercury exposure in children with Autistic
Spectrum Disorder: a case-control study. 4th World Congress for NeuroRehabilitation WCNR
2006, Hong Kong, 12-16 February, 2006. Neurorehabilitation & Neural Repair 20(1):171, 2006.
169. CW Fung, CW Lam, V Wong. DYT1 mutation: from asymptomatic carrier to stiff man syndrome.
Proceedings of 4th World Congress for NeuroRehabilitation WCNR 2006, Hong Kong, 12-16
February, 2006. Neurorehabilitation & Neural Repair 20(1):231, 2006.
170. I Kennerknecht, T Ho, V Wong. Hereditary prosopagnosia is also very common in Hong Kong
Chinese: First prevalence data outside the Caucasian population. 17 Jahrestagung der
Gesellschaft für Humangenetik gemeinsam mit der Österreichischen Gesellschaft für
Humangenetik und der Schweizerischen Gesellschaft für Medizinische Genetik, Heidelberg, 8-10
March, 2006.
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171. I Kennerknecht, R Raman, V Wong, S Edwards. Hereditary prosopagnosia as a very common
deficit – first worldwide survey. European Human Genetics Conference 2006, Amsterdam, The
Netherlands, 6-9 May, 2006. European Journal of Human Genetics 14 (Supp 1):350, 2006.
172. V Wong. Epidemiology and Risk Factors for Childhood Stroke in Chinese Children. 10th
International Child Neurology Congress, Montreal, Canada, 11-16 June, 2006. Journal of
Pediatric Neurobiology, Neurology and Neurogenetics 26 (Supp):S2, 2006.
173. V Wong, B Chung. To identify causes and clinical markers for increasing diagnostic yield for
children with global developmental delay (GDD). 10th International Child Neurology Congress,
Montreal, Canada, 11-16 June, 2006. Journal of Pediatric Neurobiology, Neurology and
Neurogenetics 26 (Supp):S96, 2006.
174. CW Fung, PT Cheung, YW Kwan, WK Poon, L Low, V Wong. 6-pyruvoyl-tetrahydropterin
synthase deficiency: the clinical spectrum in 3 Chinese patients. 10th International Child
Neurology Congress, Montreal, Canada, 11-16 June, 2006. Journal of Pediatric Neurobiology,
Neurology and Neurogenetics 26 (Supp):S99, 2006.
175. V Wong. Integration of traditional Chinese medicine (acupuncture) & Western medicine in child
neurology. 10th International Child Neurology Congress, Montreal, Canada, 11-16 June, 2006.
Journal of Pediatric Neurobiology, Neurology and Neurogenetics 26 (Supp):S111, 2006.
176. V Wong, KS Lau, CN Hung, T Shum, CF Ngai, SL Ho, KS Ng. Identifying prenatal, perinatal and
environmental risk factors for autism spectrum disorder (ASD): a case-control study. 10th
International Child Neurology Congress, Montreal, Canada, 11-16 June, 2006. Journal of
Pediatric Neurobiology, Neurology and Neurogenetics 26 (Supp):S168, 2006.
177. V Wong. Autism. Hong Kong Health Expo & International Conferences & 4th International
Symposium on TCM, Hong Kong, 28-30 July, 2006.
2007 (n=11)
178. BHY Chung, AMC Tsang, V Wong. Influenza-related neurologic complications (INCS) in children
hospitalized with laboratory confirmed influenza (LCI) in Hong Kong: Comparison with USA. 25th
International Congress of Pediatrics, Athens, Greece, 25-30 August, 2007.
179. BHY Chung, V Wong. Clinical markers that enhance etiologic yield in global developmental delay
(GDD). 25th International Congress of Pediatrics, Athens, Greece, 25-30 August, 2007.
180. CW Fung, S Siu, C Mak, G Poon, PT Cheung, L Low, S Tam, V Wong. A rare cause of
hepatosplenomegaly – transaldolase deficiency. Annual Symposium of Society for the Study of
Inborn Errors of Metabolism, Hamburg, 4-7 September, 2007.
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181. CW Fung, N Blau, S Siu, C Mak, PT Cheung, S Tam, V Wong. A new presentation of 6-pyruvoyl
tetrahydropterin synthase (PTPS) deficiency – Dopa Responsive Dystonia (DRD). Annual
Symposium of Society for the Study of Inborn Errors of Metabolism, Hamburg, 4-7 September,
2007.
182. CW Fung, N Blau, S Siu, C Mak, S Tam, V Wong. An atypical presentation of cerebral folate
deficiency. Annual Symposium of Society for the Study of Inborn Errors of Metabolism,
Hamburg, 4-7 September, 2007.
183. BHY Chung, AMC Tsang, V Wong. Influenza-related neurologic complications (INCS) in children
hospitalized with laboratory confirmed influenza (LCI) in Hong Kong: Comparison with USA. 3rd
Congress of Asian Society for Pediatric Research, Tokyo, Japan, 6-8 October, 2007.
184. V Wong, WX Chen, WL Liu. Double Blind Randomized Control Trial of Acupuncture in Children
with Autism Spectrum Disorder. 2007 Annual Conference of the Society for Acupuncture
Research, Baltimore, Maryland, USA, 8-11 November, 2007.
185. V Wong, JG Sun, DWC Yeung. Randomized Control Trial of Using Tongue Acupuncture in Autistic
Spectrum Disorder using PET Scan for Clinical Correlation. 2007 Annual Conference of the
Society for Acupuncture Research, Baltimore, Maryland, USA, 8-11 November, 2007.
186. V Wong, JG Sun. Randomized Control Trial of Using Tongue Acupuncture versus No
Acupuncture in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. 2007 Annual Conference of the
Society for Acupuncture Research, Baltimore, Maryland, USA, 8-11 November, 2007.
187. V Wong, CL Wong. Effect of Acupuncture in a Child with Chronic Bell’s Palsy. 2007 Annual
Conference of the Society for Acupuncture Research, Baltimore, Maryland, USA, 8-11 November,
2007.
188. V Wong, CL Wong. Pilot Study in the Use of Body Acupuncture in 7 Children with Autism
Spectrum Disorder. 2007 Annual Conference of the Society for Acupuncture Research,
Baltimore, Maryland, USA, 8-11 November, 2007.
2008 (n=7)
189. V Wong. Checklist for Autism in Toddlers (CHAT-23) and a Pilot Study on Early Intervention for
Autism in Chinese Children. 16th International Conference on Infant Studies, Vancouver, Canada,
27-29 March, 2008.
190. I Kennerknecht, H Wang, T Elze, B Welling, V Wong, J Liu. Evaluation of a powerful screening
tool for hereditary prosopagnosia. 40th European Human Genetics Conference, Barcelona, 31
May – 3 June, 2008.
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191. V Wong. Pilot Study of efficacy of tongue and body acupuncture in children with visual
impairment. World Ophthalmology Congress 2008, Hong Kong, 28 June – 2 July, 2008.
192. I Kennerknecht, H Wang, T Elza, B Welling, V Wong, J Liu. A powerful questionnaire-based
screening tool for congenital prosopagnosia. 29th International Congress of Psychology, Berlin,
20-26 July, 2008.
193. V Wong. Approach to “Global Developmental Delay” GDD. International Child Neurology
Association Symposium & Peking University International Forum on Child Neurology, Beijing,
China, 9-12 October, 2008.
194. V Wong. Identification and evaluation of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. International
Child Neurology Association Symposium & Peking University International Forum on Child
Neurology, Beijing, China, 9-12 October, 2008.
195. V Wong. Traditional Chinese Medicine and Neurological Diseases in Children. 4° congresso
brasileiro de neurologia infantile & 13° encontro nacional da sociedade brasileira de neurologia
infantile [Brazilian Congress of Child Neurology], Sao Paulo, Brazil, 21-22 November, 2008.
2009 (n=11)
196. V Wong. Evidence based rehabilitation of the child with cerebral palsy. 8th Biennial Convention
of the ASEAN Neurological Association (ASNA) & Neurosciences 2009, 20th Annual Scientific
Meeting of the Malaysian Society of Neurosciences 2009, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 1-4 April,
2009.
197. V Wong. Epidemiology and management of childhood stroke. 8th Biennial Convention of the
ASEAN Neurological Association (ASNA) & Neurosciences 2009, 20th Annual Scientific Meeting of
the Malaysian Society of Neurosciences 2009, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 1-4 April, 2009.
198. V Wong. Autism and epilepsy – Hong Kong perspective. 12th Annual Meeting of the Infantile
Seizure Society & International Symposium on Epilepsy in Autism Spectrum Disorders and
Related Conditions (ISEASD), Kurume, Fukuoka, Japan, 9-10 May, 2009.
199. SS Lam, L Li, V Chu, V Wong. Pilot project of integration of Chinese medicine (Acupuncture) and
Western medicine for neurohabilitation of children with acquired brain injury – a study of 2
cases. 10th Asian & Oceanian Congress of Child Neurology and 32nd Congress of the Korean Child
Neurology Society, Daegu, Korea, 10-13 June, 2009.
200. V Wong. Autism Spectrum Disorder 2009. 10th Asian & Oceanian Congress of Child Neurology
and 32nd Congress of the Korean Child Neurology Society, Daegu, Korea, 10-13 June, 2009.
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201. SHS Chan, D Chu, SL Lee, CY Wong, V Wong. A child with painless idiopathic orbital myositis – a
case report. 10th Asian & Oceanian Congress of Child Neurology and 32nd Congress of the
Korean Child Neurology Society, Daegu, Korea, 10-13 June, 2009.
202. SHS Chan, V Wong. Flutuating weakness in chronic inflammatory demyelinating
polyneuropathy – a case report. 10th Asian & Oceanian Congress of Child Neurology and 32nd
Congress of the Korean Child Neurology Society, Daegu, Korea, 10-13 June, 2009.
203. V Wong. Neurohabilitation – Integration of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western Medicine.
International and IX Ukrainian Congress of Child Neurology “Overview on the Nervous System
Disorders in Children”, Kyiv, Ukraine, 9-12 September, 2009.
204. V Wong. Autism Spectrum Disorder 2009. 13th Asian Pacific Congress of Pediatrics and 3rd
Asian Pacific Congress of Pediatric Nursing, 14-18 October, 2009.
205. V Wong, L Li, SS Lam, CL Wong, V Chu. Pilot project of integration of Chinese medicine
(acupuncture) and western medicine for neurohabilitation of children with acquired brain
injury – a study of 2 cases. 19th World Congress of Neurology, Bangkok, Thailand, 24-30 October,
2009.
206. L Baum, C Zhang, V Wong, PW Ng, CHT Lui, NC Sin, B Tomlinson, KS Wong, P Kwan. Association
of epilepsy with voltage gated sodium channel gene polymorphisms in Han Chinese. 63rd Annual
Meeting of the American Epilepsy Society, Boston, USA, 4-8 December, 2009.
2010 (n=5)
207. CW Fung, G Poon, A Kwok, PT Cheung, L Low, C Mak, S Tam, S Siu, V Wong. Spectrum of
mitochondrial diseases in a tertiary referral centre in Hong Kong. International Symposium on
Epilepsy in Neurometabolic Diseases (ISENMD), Taipei, Taiwan, 26-28 March, 2010.
208. CW Fung, G Poon, A Kwok, PT Cheung, L Low, N Blau, S Siu, C Mak, S Tam, V Wong. A Study of
cerebrospinal fluid neurotransmitters assay in children with undiagnosed neurological diseases
in Hong Kong. International Symposium on Epilepsy in Neurometabolic Diseases (ISENMD),
Taipei, Taiwan, 26-28 March, 2010. (Awarded Diamond Prize)
209. V Wong. Hereditary Prosopagnosia (HPA) in Hong Kong. 13th China Child Neurology Congress
(CCNC), Zhengzhou City, Henan Province, China, 21-25 April, 2010
210. SHS Chan, W Mak, VCN Wong. A girl with atypical chronic inflammatory demyelinating
polyneuropathy, 11th International Child Neurology Congress, Cairo, Egypt, 2-7 May, 2010.
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211. SHS Chan, VCN Wong, CW Fung, RC Dale, A Vincent, AWY Yung, SL Lee. Anti-NMDAR
encephalitis – An encephalitis lethargicalike illness, 11th International Child Neurology Congress,
Cairo, Egypt, 2-7 May, 2010.
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PUBLICATIONS
F. Abstracts presented in Local / Regional Conferences (n=195)
1987 (n=4)
1. V Wong. Acute viral encephalitis in children. The Hong Kong International Congress on
Medical Advances, 1987.
2. V Wong. Myasthenia Gravis in Chinese Children. Centennial Conference - Paediatric Forum,
1987.
3. V Wong. Ataxia Telangiectasia - a clinical and electrophysiological study. Centennial
Conference - Paediatric Forum, 1987.
4. V Wong. Acute viral encephalitis in childhood. Centennial Conference - Paediatric Forum,
1987.
1989 (n=3)
5. V Wong, YL Yu, BR Hawkins. Myasthenia Gravis and HLA typing in Chinese children. Clinical
Meeting: The Hong Kong Journal of Paediatrics, 1989.
6. YL Yu, V Wong, BR Hawkins. Myasthenia Gravis - an epidemiological study. Symposium on
"Recent Advances in Myasthenia Gravis", 1989.
7. BR Hawkins, YL Yu, V Wong. HLA typing in Myasthenia Gravis in Chinese. Symposium on
"Recent Advances in Myasthenia Gravis", 1989.
1990 (n=5)
8. YL Lau, G Srivartes, V Wong, KH Fu, F Ho, CY Yeung. Mutational analysis of
Duchenne/Becker Muscular Dystrophy. Annual Scientific Meeting of the Hong Kong
Paediatric Society, 1990.
9. V Wong. Brainstem Evoked Potential Study in children with Autistic Disorder. Paediatric
Scientific Meeting, “Child Health Beyond 1990", The University of Hong Kong, 1990.
10. W Goh, V Wong, KY Wong. Outcome of very low birth weight infants, Paediatric Scientific
Meeting, "Child Health Beyond 1990", University of Hong Kong, 1990.
11. YL Lau, G Srivastam, V Wong, KH Fu, F Ho, CY Yeung. Mutational Analysis of
Duchenne/Becker Muscular Dystrophy (DMD/BMD). Paediatric Scientific Meeting, "Child
Health Beyond 1990", University of Hong Kong, 1990.
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12. W Goh, T Ng, CF Fung, V Wong. An unusual cause of scoliosis and leg length discrepancy,
Paediatric Scientific Meeting, "Child Health Beyond 1990", University of Hong Kong, 1990.
1992 (n=1)
13. V Wong. Epileptic Syndromes in children - the Hong Kong experience. Joint Meeting of the
Hong Kong Society of Neurosciences & Hong Kong Neurological Society, 1992.
1996 (n=15)
14. W Goh, V Wong, A Yung, B Lam, NS Tsoi, J Karlberg, CY Yeung. Neurodevelopmental
outcome of low birth weight infants seen at the Child Assessment Centre. Chinese
Paediatric Forum, November 15-17, 1996.
15. V Wong. Database of Neuromuscular Diseases in Chinese Children. Chinese Paediatric
Forum, November 15-17, 1996.
16. SY Chan, V Wong. DNA diagnosis of FRAXA and FRAXE in Chinese children with
Neurodevelopmental disorders and Fragile X syndrome. Proceedings of Chinese Paediatric
Forum, November 15-17, 1996.
17. SKY Liu, V Wong, CW Fung, SS Chiu. Review of 17 children with cyclic vomiting syndrome.
Chinese Paediatric Forum, November 15-17, 1996.
18. V Wong, WC Wong. Magnetic resonance imaging of abnormal enhancement of oculomotor
nerve in a child with ophthalmoplegic migraine: an added diagnostic criterion? Chinese
Paediatric Forum, November 15-17, 1996.
19. V Wong. Autism in children with tuberous sclerosis - an adverse prognostic feature?
Chinese Paediatric Forum, November 15-17, 1996.
20. V Wong, CY Yeung. Services for children with neurodevelopmental disorders - The Hong
Kong experience. Chinese Paediatric Forum, November 15-17, 1996.
21. V Wong. The spectrum of dystonia in children: an analysis of 16 cases. Chinese Paediatric
Forum, November 15-17, 1996.
22. V Wong, D Ho. Ocular abnormalities in Down’s syndrome: an analysis of 140 Chinese
children. Proceedings of Chinese Paediatric Forum, November 15-17, 1996.
23. W Lam, WT Fung, V Wong, L Leong. Duplex pulsed Doppler ultrasound of paediatric brain:
experience in Chinese babies. Chinese Paediatric Forum, November 15-17, 1996.
24. W Goh, R Wong, V Wong. The use of clinical and encephalographic (EEG) features for the
diagnosis of Angelman syndrome. Chinese Paediatric Forum, November 15-17, 1996.
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25. A Yung, V Wong, W Goh. An Analysis of children with Perinatal Hypoxic-Ischaemic
Encephalopathy. Chinese Paediatric Forum, November 15-17, 1996.
26. TL Lee, V Wong. Bell’s Palsy in 32 Chinese Children. Chinese Paediatric Forum, November
15-17, 1996.
27. V Wong, H Mak. Demyelination in a boy with autistic spectrum disorder: a case report.
Chinese Paediatric Forum, November 15-17, 1996.
28. W Goh, V Wong. Developmental Outcome of children with Macrocephaly. Chinese
Paediatric Forum, November 15-17, 1996.
1997 (n=11)
29. V Wong. New Anticonvulsants for childhood Epilepsy. Newsletter: Hong Kong Paediatric
Society, 1997.
30. C Leung, A Sze, V Wong, W Goh, SL Lee, A Yung. Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: A
Psychosocial Perspecitve. 110th Anniversary Scientific Meeting, Faculty of Medicine,
University of Hong Kong, 24-26 October 1997.
31. DTC Ho, Lee C, V Wong, W Goh, A Yung. Visual rehabilitation program for children with
visual disability. 110th Anniversary Scientific Meeting, Faculty of Medicine, University of
Hong Kong, 24-26 October 1997.
32. W. Goh, SL Lee, A.Yung, WC Chow, V Wong. Pulmonary Rehabilitation in Children with
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. 110th Anniversary Scientific Meeting, Faculty of Medicine,
University of Hong Kong, 24-26 October 1997.
33. R To, C Lee, E Kwan, Y Hui, V Wong, W Goh, A Yung. Pilot study of oro-motor rehabilitation
programs for children with saliva control problem. 110th Anniversary Scientific Meeting,
Faculty of Medicine, University of Hong Kong, 24-26 October 1997.
34. V Wong. Paediatric neurorehabilitation - Concept, Organization & Model. 110th Anniversary
Scientific Meeting, Faculty of Medicine, University of Hong Kong, 24-26 October 1997.
35. R To, C Lee, E Kwan, Y Hui, V Wong, W Goh, A Yung. Pilot study of oro-motor rehabilitation
programs for children with saliva control problem. Hospital Authority Rehabilitation
Symposium, 1997.
36. C Leung, A Sze, W Goh, V Wong, SL Lee, A Yung. Patients with Duchenne Muscular
Dystrophy and their parents: A Psychosocial Perspective. Hospital Authority Rehabilitation
Symposium, 1997.
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37. V Wong. Use of Botulinum Toxin Injection in 17 Children with Spastic Cerebral Palsy.
Hospital Authority Rehabilitation Symposium, 1997.
38. V Wong. Hong Kong Children’s Seizure and Epilepsy Registry (HKCSER). 9th Annual Scientific
Meeting of Hong Kong Neurological Society, 1997.
39. V Wong. Clinical Neuroscience of Hong Kong University. Inauguration ceremony of HKU-
UBC Neuroscience Collaboration, Hong Kong, 26 May 1997.
1998 (n=9)
40. V Wong. The Hong Kong Children’s Stoke Registry 1997 - QM Experience. Chinese Society
of Radiology & Hong Kong College of Radiologists, 22-24 & 26-17 May, 1998.
41. V Wong, KW Chiu, NY Chun. Multimodal Therapeutic Strategy including Acupuncture for
Acute Facial Nerve Palsy in a Child. Advances in Chinese Medicine, 5 June, 1998.
42. V Wong. Migraine Without Headache in Children – A Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome? 11th
Annual Scientific Meeting of the Hong Kong Neurological Society, 4-5 December, 1998.
43. V Wong, A Yung, W Goh. The Hong Kong Children’s Stroke Registry 1997. Asia Pacific
Symposium On Degeneration, Faculty of medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong,
3-4 December, 1998.
44. A Chan, A Yung, W Goh, V Wong. Paediatric Nursing Rehab Programme in DKCHI. 2nd
Rehabilitation Symposium, Hospital Authority, 12 December, 1998.
45. C Leung, A Sze , V Wong, W Goh. Quality of Life in children with Duchenne Muscular
Dystrophy & Spinal Muscular Atrophy. 2nd Rehabilitation Symposium, Hospital Authority, 12
December, 1998.
46. R To, W Goh, PL Khong, P Sit, V Wong. Video-fluoroscopic Assessment of feeding disorders
in children with multiple disabilities. 2nd Rehabilitation Symposium, Hospital Authority, 12
December, 1998.
47. ASE Chan, A Yung, W Goh, V Wong. Priming the Post-Acute Neurology Paediatric Care. 2nd
Rehabilitation Symposium, Hospital Authority, 12 December, 1998.
48. C Leung, A Sze, V Wong, W Goh, YH Li. Cerebral Palsy: Health-related Quality of Life and its
Psychological Correlates. 2nd Rehabilitation Symposium, Hospital Authority, 12 December,
1998.
1999 (n=5)
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49. C Leung, A Sze, V Wong. Quality of Life in children with Epilepsy and their mothers.
Hospital Authority Convention, 1999.
50. V Wong. Pilot Study of Traditional Herbal Medicine in Children with Neurodevelopmental
Disorder. 2nd Meeting of International Research Program on Traditional Chinese and
Natural Medicine, Hong Kong, 12-14 March, 1999.
51. C Leung, V Wong, MC Cheung. Psychosocial Evaluation of Children with Epilepsy. 2nd
Symposium of World Association of Chinese Epileptologists (WACE) & 12th Annual Scientific
Meeting of the Hong Kong Neurological Society, Hong Kong, 4-5 December, 1999.
52. V Wong, JG Sun, QY Ma, E Yang, CY Yeung. Tongue Acupuncture (TAC) in Child Neurology
and Neurology Practice – A New NeuroHabilitation Model? 2nd Symposium of World
Association of Chinese Epileptologists (WACE) & 12th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Hong
Kong Neurological Society, Hong Kong, 4-5 December, 1999.
53. V Wong. Survey of Awareness, Understanding & Attitudes towards Epilepsy in Chinese-
speaking Population – 1999. 2nd Symposium of World Association of Chinese Epileptologists
(WACE) & 12th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Hong Kong Neurological Society, Hong Kong,
4-5 December, 1999.
2000 (n=4)
54. V Wong. Integration of tongue acupuncture in neurohabilitation of children. The 2nd Pan-
Pacific Conference on Rehabilitation, Jointly organized by The Hong Kong Polytechnic
University and Health Science Center of Peking University, 25-27 August, 2000.
55. HK Ho, S Chan, WHS Goh, V Wong. Abdominal Massage in Management of Childhood
Constipation. Joint Annual Scientific Meeting 2000 for Paediatricians and Paediatric Nurses
(organized by The HK Paediatric Society & HK Paediatric Nurses Association), Hong Kong, 18
November, 2000.
56. JG Sun, V Wong, QY Ma, PW Cheng. Pilot Study of the Use of Traditional Chinese Medicine
(Tongue Acupuncture) in Patients with Stable Stroke. 13th Annual Scientific Meeting of the
Hong Kong Neurological Society, Hong Kong, 18-19 November, 2000.
57. V Wong. Chinese and Western Medicine – Conflicts and Compatibility. International
Healthcare Conference (Healthcare in the Millennium), Hong Kong, 16-18 December, 2000.
2002 (n=6)
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58. V Wong, P Ip, B Chung. Should We Establish an Eastern Branch of the International
Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis (SSPE) Registry? 3rd Huaxia Epilepsy Congress,
Guangzhou, China, 23-24 May 2002.
59. R Lee, PL Khong, B Chung, P Ip, V Wong, L Chu, DCY Lui, FL Chan. Subacute Sclerosing
Panencephalitis (SSPE): Experience in Hong Kong & Macau. Annual Scientific Meeting of the
Hong Kong College of Radiologists, Hong Kong, October, 2002.
60. V Wong. Is My Child Autistic? 1st Hong Kong Paediatric Forum, Hong Kong, 2 November,
2002.
61. P Ip, B Chung, V Wong, KY Chan, T Wong, VK Sugunan, SP Wu, KT Liu, WL Yeung, MK Ieong.
Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis (SSPE): Experience in 2 Cities in Southern China – Hong
Kong & Macau; and the Establishment of the Eastern Branch of the International SSPE
Registry. 40th Anniversary of Hong Kong Pediatric Society Scientific Meeting, Hong Kong, 30
November, 2002.
62. P Ip, V Wong, HK Ho, J Lee, W Wong. Environmental Mercury Exposure in Children with
Autistic Spectrum Disorder: A Case-Control Study. 40th Anniversary of Hong Kong Pediatric
Society Scientific Meeting, Hong Kong, 30 November, 2002. (Awarded 1st prize)
63. WHS Goh, PL Khong, CSY Leung, V Wong. T2-weighted hyperintensities (UBO) in
neurofibromatosis type 1: Its impact on cognitive function in Chinese children. 40th
Anniversary of Hong Kong Pediatric Society Scientific Meeting, Hong Kong, 30 November,
2002.
2003 (n=19)
64. LJ Zhou, V Wong, B Chung, RTF Cheung, CGC Ooi, PL Khong. Diffusion tensor MR (DTI) and
correlation with neuromotor outcome: work-in-progress. 8th Medical Research Conference,
Hong Kong, 25-26 January, 2003.
65. PL Khong, LJ Zhou, CGC Ooi, B Chung, V Wong. Evaluation of Wallerian degeneration in
paediatric middle cerebral artery (MCA) strokes using diffusion tensor MRI (DTI) and
correlation with neuromotor outcome. 11th Annual Scientific Meeting, Hong Kong College of
Radiologists, 18-19 October, 2003.
66. PL Khong, LJ Zhou, CGC Ooi, B Chung, V Wong. Evaluation of Wallerian degeneration in
paediatric middle cerebral artery (MCA) strokes using diffusion tensor MRI (DTI) and
correlation with neuromotor outcome. 4th Congress of Asian and Oceanic Society for
Pediatric Radiology (AOSPR), Seoul, Korea, 24-26 September, 2003.
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67. WS Chan, MHK Ho, P Chan, W Goh, V Wong. Abdominal Massage in the Management of
Childhood Constipation. Rehabilitation Scientific Conference 2003, Hong Kong West Cluster,
25 October, 2003.
68. V Wong, BHY Chung and Medical Students (A Fong, C Lau, B Law, K Lo, T Shum, R Wong).
Cerebral Palsy – Correlation of Functional Assessment with Risk Factors. Rehabilitation
Scientific Conference 2003, Hong Kong West Cluster, 25 October, 2003.
69. BHY Chung, V Wong. Hong Kong Childhood Stroke Registry (HKCSR) – A Study of 50 Cases
(1991-2001). Joint Annual Scientific Meeting of the Hong Kong Epilepsy Society and the
Hong Kong Neurological Society, Hong Kong, 7-9 November, 2003.
70. BHY Chung, LCY Wat, V Wong. Outcome of children with first febrile seizure – A local cohort
study of 565 cases. Joint Annual Scientific Meeting of the Hong Kong Epilepsy Society and
the Hong Kong Neurological Society, Hong Kong, 7-9 November, 2003.
71. GCY Fong, P Kwan, A Hui, C Lui, JKY Fong, V Wong. A population based epidemiological
study of epilepsy in Hong Kong. Joint Annual Scientific Meeting of the Hong Kong Epilepsy
Society and the Hong Kong Neurological Society, Hong Kong, 7-9 November, 2003.
72. V Wong, BHY Chung. Cerebral Palsy – correlation of functional assessment with risk factors.
Joint Annual Scientific Meeting of the Hong Kong Epilepsy Society and the Hong Kong
Neurological Society, Hong Kong, 7-9 November, 2003.
73. V Wong, EWY Cheung, CW Fung. Topiramate-Valporate-induced hyperammonemic
encephalopathy syndrome (TV-HES) – case report. Joint Annual Scientific Meeting of the
Hong Kong Epilepsy Society and the Hong Kong Neurological Society, Hong Kong, 7-9
November, 2003.
74. TYP Chan, V Wong. Recurrent headache in children – a 3 year’s hospital-based study (2000-
2002). Joint Annual Scientific Meeting of the Hong Kong Epilepsy Society and the Hong Kong
Neurological Society, Hong Kong, 7-9 November, 2003.
75. BHY Chung, V Wong, P Ip, S Hui. Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) – Natural history and
functional status in Hong Kong children. Joint Annual Scientific Meeting of the Hong Kong
Epilepsy Society and the Hong Kong Neurological Society, Hong Kong, 7-9 November, 2003.
76. V Wong. Acupuncture in Child Neurology Practice – A New NeuroHabilitation Model? An
International Conference on Neuropsychology: Recent Advances in the East and West, Hong
Kong, 9-12 December, 2003.
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77. C Leung, SZ Zhou, V Wong. A comparative Study of the Quality of Life of Children with
Epilepsy in Shanghai and Hong Kong. An International Conference on Neuropsychology:
Recent Advances in the East and West, Hong Kong, 9-12 December, 2003.
78. TYP Chan, V Wong. Recurrent headache in children – a 3 year’s hospital-based study (2000-
2002). Joint Annual Scientific Meeting of the Hong Kong Paediatric Society and Hong Kong
Paediatric Nurses Association, Hong Kong, 13 December, 2003.
79. BHY Chung, LCH Wat, V Wong. Outcome of children with first febrile seizure – a local cohort
study of 565 cases. Joint Annual Scientific Meeting of the Hong Kong Paediatric Society and
Hong Kong Paediatric Nurses Association, Hong Kong 13 December 2003.
80. V Wong, BHY Chung, S Hui, A Fong, C Lau, B Law, K Lo, T Shum, R Wong. Correlation of
Functional Assessment with Risk Factors in children with cerebral palsy. Joint Annual
Scientific Meeting of the Hong Kong Paediatric Society and Hong Kong Paediatric Nurses
Association, Hong Kong, 13 December, 2003.
81. BHY Chung, V Wong. Stroke in Chinese children – a local series of 50 cases. Joint Annual
Scientific Meeting of the Hong Kong Paediatric Society and Hong Kong Paediatric Nurses
Association, Hong Kong, 13 December 2003.
82. BHY Chung, V Wong, P Ip, S Hui. Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) natural history and
functional status in Hong Kong children. Joint Annual Scientific Meeting of the Hong Kong
Paediatric Society and Hong Kong Paediatric Nurses Association, Hong Kong, 13 December
2003.
2004 (n=13)
83. V Wong, B Chung. Stroke in Southern Chinese children – a series of 50 cases. 5th World
Stroke Congress, Vancouver, Canada, 23-26 June, 2004.
84. V Wong. Acupuncture in Child Neurology Practice. Ruby Jubilee Scientific Meeting, Hong
Kong, 24-26 September, 2004.
85. CW Fung, V Wong, CW Lam. The Spectrum of Dystonia in Chinese Children: Analysis of
GCH1 Gene and DYT1 Mutation: From Asymptomatic Carrier to “Stiff Child” Syndrome.
Ruby Jubilee Scientific Meeting, Hong Kong, 24-26 September, 2004.
86. DKL Cheuk, V Wong. Specific Language Impairment and Childcare by Domestic Helper: A
Case-control study. Ruby Jubilee Scientific Meeting, Hong Kong, 24-26 September, 2004.
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87. DKL Cheuk, V Wong. Meta-analysis of Association Between Catechol-O-Methyltransferase
Gene Polymorphism and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Ruby Jubilee Scientific
Meeting, Hong Kong, 24-26 September, 2004.
88. DKL Cheuk, V Wong. Comorbidity pattern in Chinese children with attention deficit
hyperactivity disorder. Ruby Jubilee Scientific Meeting, Hong Kong, 24-26 September, 2004.
89. DKL Cheuk, V Wong. Use of Psychostimulant in Chinese Children with Attention Deficit
Hyperactivity Disorder. Ruby Jubilee Scientific Meeting, Hong Kong, 24-26 September, 2004.
90. CW Fung, V Wong. Children with Mesial Temporal Sclerosis in an Epilepsy Cohort – a
different clinical spectrum? Ruby Jubilee Scientific Meeting, Hong Kong, 24-26 September,
2004.
91. CW Fung, V Wong. Program for Chinese children with Developmental Disabilities – The
Hong Kong Model. Ruby Jubilee Scientific Meeting, Hong Kong, 24-26 September, 2004.
92. CW Fung, BHY Chung, V Wong. Myasthenia Gravis in Chinese Children: Hong Kong
Perspective. Ruby Jubilee Scientific Meeting, Hong Kong, 24-26 September, 2004.
93. CW Fung, PL Khong, R To, W Goh, V Wong. Video-fluoroscopic Study of Swallowing (VFSS) in
children with neurological disorders. Ruby Jubilee Scientific Meeting, Hong Kong, 24-26
September, 2004.
94. DKL Cheuk, V Wong. Developmental Profile in Chinese Children with Attention Deficit
Hyperactivity Disorder. Joint Annual Scientific Meeting of Hong Kong Paediatric Society &
Hong Kong Paediatric Nurses Association, Hong Kong, 27 November, 2004.
95. DKL Cheuk, V Wong. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Blood Mercury Level: A
Case Control Study. Joint Annual Scientific Meeting of Hong Kong Paediatric Society & Hong
Kong Paediatric Nurses Association, Hong Kong, 27 November, 2004. (Awarded 2nd prize).
2005 (n=45)
96. V Wong, BHY Chung, SYH Li, CW Fung, P Ip, W Goh, SL Lee. (SMARD1) Spinal Muscular
Atrophy with Respiratory Distress Type 1 Mutation in Chinese Boy. 3rd Hong Kong Medical
Genetics Conference, Hong Kong, 8-10 April, 2005. (Awarded Outstanding Free Paper)
97. BHY Chung, CW Fung, Susanna Li, KY Wong, GCF Chan, V Wong. Two Novel Mutations of
SMPD1 Gene from a Chinese Family with Niemann Pick Disease Type A (NPD-A). The 3rd
Hong Kong Medical Genetics Conference, Hong Kong, April 8-10, 2005 April 8-10.
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98. DKL Cheuk, V Wong. Specific Language Impairment and Childcare by Domestic Helper: A
Case-control study. DKCH 50th Anniversary Symposium on Paediatric Neurology and Neuro-
Rehabilitation, Hong Kong, 16-17 September, 2005.
99. P Ip, B Chung, V Wong. Neuromuscular Disorders in Chinese Children: Hong Kong’s
Experience in Past 17 years. DKCH 50th Anniversary Symposium on Paediatric Neurology and
Neuro-Rehabilitation, Hong Kong, 16-17 September, 2005.
100. DKL Cheuk, V Wong. To study the relationship of exposure to multilingual home
environment and specific language impairment: A Case-control study. DKCH 50th
Anniversary Symposium on Paediatric Neurology and Neuro-Rehabilitation, Hong Kong, 16-
17 September, 2005.
101. DKL Cheuk, V Wong. Comorbidity pattern in Chinese children with attention deficit
hyperactivity disorder. DKCH 50th Anniversary Symposium on Paediatric Neurology and
Neuro-Rehabilitation, Hong Kong, 16-17 September, 2005.
102. DKL Cheuk, V Wong. Use of Psychostimulant in Chinese children with attention deficit
hyperactivity disorder. DKCH 50th Anniversary Symposium on Paediatric Neurology and
Neuro-Rehabilitation, Hong Kong, 16-17 September, 2005.
103. RKY Chan, M Chu, M Ng, Viola Wong, T Tam, Grace Tse, V Wong. Pilot Study on Fine Motor
Development of Premature Infants. DKCH 50th Anniversary Symposium on Paediatric
Neurology and Neuro-Rehabilitation, Hong Kong, 16-17 September, 2005.
104. Viola Wong, RKY Chan, M Chu, T Tam, P Cheung, V Wong. A Review on Sensory Profile of
Children with Developmental Disabilities. DKCH 50th Anniversary Symposium on Paediatric
Neurology and Neuro-Rehabilitation, Hong Kong, 16-17 September, 2005.
105. CW Fung, KY Wong, RMS Wong, WHS Goh, V Wong. A new cause of mental retardation in a
young Chinese girl: congenital disorder of glycosylation (CDG). DKCH 50th Anniversary
Symposium on Paediatric Neurology and Neuro-Rehabilitation, Hong Kong, 16-17
September, 2005.
106. CW Fung, CW Lam, V Wong. DYT1 mutation: from asymptomatic carrier to stiff man
syndrome. DKCH 50th Anniversary Symposium on Paediatric Neurology and Neuro-
Rehabilitation, Hong Kong, 16-17 September, 2005.
107. CW Fung, WHS Goh, V Wong. Suspected Leigh’s disease: clinical spectrum in 2 cases. DKCH
50th Anniversary Symposium on Paediatric Neurology and Neuro-Rehabilitation, Hong Kong,
16-17 September, 2005.
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108. CW Fung, PT Cheung, EYW Kwan, GWK Poon, LCK Low, V Wong. 6-pyruvoyl-
tetrahydropterin synthase deficiency, a potentially treatable cause of dystonia. DKCH 50th
Anniversary Symposium on Paediatric Neurology and Neuro-Rehabilitation, Hong Kong, 16-
17 September, 2005.
109. CW Fung, WHS Goh, V Wong. 2 patients with paroxysmal kinesigenic dyskinesia treatable
with low dose carbamazepine. DKCH 50th Anniversary Symposium on Paediatric Neurology
and Neuro-Rehabilitation, Hong Kong, 16-17 September, 2005.
110. CW Fung, V Wong. A child with recurrent ataxia and lactic acidosis due to pyruvate
dehydrogenase deficiency (PDH). DKCH 50th Anniversary Symposium on Paediatric
Neurology and Neuro-Rehabilitation, Hong Kong, 16-17 September, 2005.
111. K Cheung, F Siu, V Wong. Medical social worker – a helping hand to the families in need.
DKCH 50th Anniversary Symposium on Paediatric Neurology and Neuro-Rehabilitation, Hong
Kong, 16-17 September, 2005.
112. D Ho, V Wong. Visual development on premature infants in Hong Kong. DKCH 50th
Anniversary Symposium on Paediatric Neurology and Neuro-Rehabilitation, Hong Kong, 16-
17 September, 2005.
113. R To, SL Lee, PL Khong, WHS Goh, P Ip, V Wong, WHS Wong. Clinical evaluation by
videofluoroscopic observation on swallowing problems in children with neuromuscular
diseases. DKCH 50th Anniversary Symposium on Paediatric Neurology and Neuro-
Rehabilitation, Hong Kong, 16-17 September, 2005.
114. F Siu, K Cheung, V Wong. Respite Care for Disabled Child at the Children Habilitation
Institute (CHI). DKCH 50th Anniversary Symposium on Paediatric Neurology and Neuro-
Rehabilitation, Hong Kong, 16-17 September, 2005.
115. BHY Chung, V Wong, L Wat. Outcome of children with first febrile seizure – a local cohort
study of 565 cases. DKCH 50th Anniversary Symposium on Paediatric Neurology and Neuro-
Rehabilitation, Hong Kong, 16-17 September, 2005.
116. BHY Chung, CW Fung, YH Li, KY Wong, GCF Chan, V Wong. Two novel mutations of SMPD1
gene from a Chinese family with niemann pick disease Type A (NPD-1). DKCH 50th
Anniversary Symposium on Paediatric Neurology and Neuro-Rehabilitation, Hong Kong, 16-
17 September, 2005.
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117. BHY Chung, V Wong, P Ip, SLH Hui. Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) – natural history and
functional status in Hong Kong children. DKCH 50th Anniversary Symposium on Paediatric
Neurology and Neuro-Rehabilitation, Hong Kong, 16-17 September, 2005.
118. BHY Chung, P Ip, V Wong, J Lo, JM Nicholls, PL Khong. Acute fulminant SSPE with absent
measles and PCR studies in cerebrospinal fluid. DKCH 50th Anniversary Symposium on
Paediatric Neurology and Neuro-Rehabilitation, Hong Kong, 16-17 September, 2005.
119. BHY Chung, V Wong. Pediatric stroke in Southern Chinese. DKCH 50th Anniversary
Symposium on Paediatric Neurology and Neuro-Rehabilitation, Hong Kong, 16-17
September, 2005.
120. C Leung, WHS Goh, PL Khong, V Wong. Thalamic T2 hyperintensities and cognitive function
in Chinese children with neurofibromatosis, DKCH 50th Anniversary Symposium on Paediatric
Neurology and Neuro-Rehabilitation, Hong Kong, 16-17 September, 2005.
121. V Wong, CW Lam, CW Fung. An unusual phenotype in DYT1 dystonia: stiff man syndrome.
DKCH 50th Anniversary Symposium on Paediatric Neurology and Neuro-Rehabilitation, Hong
Kong, 16-17 September, 2005.
122. P Ip, V Wong, MHK Ho, JSK Lee, WHS Wong. Environmental mercury exposure in children –
South China’s experience. DKCH 50th Anniversary Symposium on Paediatric Neurology and
Neuro-Rehabilitation, Hong Kong, 16-17 September, 2005.
123. CW Fung, V Wong. Children with mesial temporal sclerosis (MTS) in an epilepsy cohort – a
different clinical spectrum. DKCH 50th Anniversary Symposium on Paediatric Neurology and
Neuro-Rehabilitation, Hong Kong, 16-17 September, 2005.
124. C Leung, SZ Zhou, V Wong, WHS Goh. A comparative study of the quality of life of children
with epilepsy in Shanghai and Hong Kong. DKCH 50th Anniversary Symposium on Paediatric
Neurology and Neuro-Rehabilitation, Hong Kong, 16-17 September, 2005.
125. AWY Yung, W Ho, RWY To, SM Yuen, A Sze, V Wong. Developmental profiles of children
with benign epilepsy with centro-temporal spikes. DKCH 50th Anniversary Symposium on
Paediatric Neurology and Neuro-Rehabilitation, Hong Kong, 16-17 September, 2005.
126. YM Ma, V Wong. Clinical spectrum of Guillain Barre syndrome: a twenty nine-year
experience (1977 – 2005) in Hong Kong. DKCH 50th Anniversary Symposium on Paediatric
Neurology and Neuro-Rehabilitation, Hong Kong, 16-17 September, 2005.
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127. P Ip, V Wong, MHK Ho, JSK Lee, WHS Wong. Mercury exposure in children with Autistic
Spectrum Disorder: a case-control study. DKCH 50th Anniversary Symposium on Paediatric
Neurology and Neuro-Rehabilitation, Hong Kong, 16-17 September, 2005.
128. CW Fung, V Wong. Program for Chinese children with developmental disabilities – The
Hong Kong Model. DKCH 50th Anniversary Symposium on Paediatric Neurology and Neuro-
Rehabilitation, Hong Kong, 16-17 September, 2005.
129. P Ip, BHY Chung, V Wong, KY Chan, T Wong, VK Sugnan, SP Wu, KT Liu, WL Yeung, KM Ieong.
Subacute sclerosing panenceogalitis (SSPE) – prevalence in Southern China. DKCH 50th
Anniversary Symposium on Paediatric Neurology and Neuro-Rehabilitation, Hong Kong, 16-
17 September, 2005.
130. V Wong, BHY Chung YH Li, CW Fung, P Ip, WHS Goh, SL Lee. (SMARD1) Spinal Muscular
Atrophy with respiratory distress type 1 mutation in Chinese boy. DKCH 50th Anniversary
Symposium on Paediatric Neurology and Neuro-Rehabilitation, Hong Kong, 16-17
September, 2005.
131. V Wong, BHY Chung. Survey of public awareness, understanding, and attitudes towards
epilepsy in Hong Kong – a comparison of Chinese and Western culture. DKCH 50th
Anniversary Symposium on Paediatric Neurology and Neuro-Rehabilitation, Hong Kong, 16-
17 September, 2005.
132. CW Fung, BHY Chung, V Wong. Myasthenia gravis in Chinese children: Hong Kong
perspective. DKCH 50th Anniversary Symposium on Paediatric Neurology and Neuro-
Rehabilitation, Hong Kong, 16-17 September, 2005.
133. V Wong, BHY Chung, SLH Hui, A Fong, C Lau, B Law, K Lo, T Shum, R Wong. Correlation of
Functional Assessment with Risk Factors in children with cerebral palsy. DKCH 50th
Anniversary Symposium on Paediatric Neurology and Neuro-Rehabilitation, Hong Kong, 16-
17 September, 2005.
134. BHY Chung, V Wong. Clinical markers that enhance etiologic yield in global developmental
delay. DKCH 50th Anniversary Symposium on Paediatric Neurology and Neuro-Rehabilitation,
Hong Kong, 16-17 September, 2005.
135. V Wong, BHY Chung. Causes of global developmental delay (GDD) in Southern Chinese.
DKCH 50th Anniversary Symposium on Paediatric Neurology and Neuro-Rehabilitation, Hong
Kong, 16-17 September, 2005.
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136. CHT Lui, P Kwan, V Wong, JHM Yeung. Mortality of Epilepsy – a retrospective cohort
analysis in Hong Kong. The 18th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Hong Kong Neurological
Society, Hong Kong, 29-30 October, 2005.
137. BHY Chung, V Wong. Clinical markers that enhance etiologic yield in global developmental
delay. 1st Congress of Asian Society for Pediatric Research, Tokyo, Japan, 24-26 November,
2005
138. KS Lau, CN Hung, T Shum, CF Ngai, SL Ho, KS Ng, V Wong. Identifying prenatal, perinatal and
environmental risk factors to autism spectrum disorder: case-control study. The 10th
Research Postgraduate Symposium (10th RPS), Hong Kong, 3 December 2005.
139. WX Chen, V Wong, KY Wong. Electrophysiologic and neurodevelopmental outcomes in
neonate with hyperbilirubinemia. The 10th Research Postgraduate Symposium (10th RPS),
Hong Kong, 3 December, 2005.
140. V Wong. Interactive Teaching Modules for Medical Students and Post-graduate Medical
Doctors – Children with Brain Disorders. LEARNet Conference, Hong Kong, 13 December,
2005.
2006 (n=11)
141. BHY Chung, CW Fung, S Li, KY Wong, GCF Chan, V Wong. Two novel mutations of SMPD1
gene from a Chinese family with Niemann Pick Disease Type 1 (NPD-A). Joint Annual
Scientific Meeting of The Hong Kong Paediatric Society & Hong Kong Paediatric Nurses
Association, Hong Kong, 7 January, 2006.
142. V Wong, B Chung, YH Li, CW Fung, P Ip, WHS Goh, SL Lee. (SMARD1) Spinal Muscular
Atrophy with respiratory distress type 1 mutation in Chinese boy. Joint Annual Scientific
Meeting of The Hong Kong Paediatric Society & Hong Kong Paediatric Nurses Association,
Hong Kong, 7 January, 2006.
143. V Wong, BHY Chung. Clinical markers useful in enhancing diagnostic yield for children with
global developmental delay (GDD). Joint Annual Scientific Meeting of The Hong Kong
Paediatric Society & Hong Kong Paediatric Nurses Association, Hong Kong, 7 January, 2006.
144. V Wong, BHY Chung. Causes of global developmental delay (GDD) in Southern Chinese.
Joint Annual Scientific Meeting of The Hong Kong Paediatric Society & Hong Kong Paediatric
Nurses Association, Hong Kong, 7 January, 2006.
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145. WX Chen, V Wong. Visual evoked potentials in neonatal hyperbilirubinemia. Joint Annual
Scientific Meeting of The Hong Kong Paediatric Society & Hong Kong Paediatric Nurses
Association, Hong Kong, 7 January, 2006.
146. WX Chen, V Wong. Prognosis of Bell’s palsy in children – analysis of 29 cases. Joint Annual
Scientific Meeting of The Hong Kong Paediatric Society & Hong Kong Paediatric Nurses
Association, Hong Kong, 7 January, 2006.
147. WX Chen, V Wong, KY Wong. Short and long term outcome of severe neonatal non-
hemolytic hyperbilirubinemia. Joint Annual Scientific Meeting of The Hong Kong Paediatric
Society & Hong Kong Paediatric Nurses Association, Hong Kong, 7 January, 2006.
148. WX Chen, V Wong, KY Wong. Neurodevelopmental outcome of severe neonatal hemolytic
hyperbilirubinemia. Joint Annual Scientific Meeting of The Hong Kong Paediatric Society &
Hong Kong Paediatric Nurses Association, Hong Kong, 7 January 2006.
149. KS Lau, CN Hung, T Shum, CF Ngai, SL Ho, KS Ng, V Wong. Identifying prenatal, perinatal and
environmental risk factors to autism spectrum disorder: case-control study. The 1st
International Symposium on Healthy Aging, Hong Kong, 4 March, 2006.
150. CL Wong, V Wong. Study of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders Using Symptom
Differentiation of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). 2006 World Congress on Chinese
Medicine: Charting the Course of Development, Hong Kong, 23-25 November, 2006.
151. CL Wong, V Wong. Analysis of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders Using Theories of
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). The 11th Research Postgraduate Symposium, Hong
Kong, 7 December, 2006.
2007 (n=24)
152. CL Wong, V Wong. Use of Acupuncture in Stroke Rehabilitation – Two Case Reports. The
2nd International Symposium on Healthy Aging, Hong Kong, 3-4 March, 2007.
153. CL Wong, V Wong. Use of Acupuncture in Management of Spasticity. 2007 Hong Kong-
Macau Postgraduate Symposium on Chinese Medicine, Hong Kong, 16 August, 2007.
154. CL Wong, V Wong. Any Relationship for Classifying Epilepsy Using Western Medicine versus
Traditional Chinese Medicine – A Cross-sectional Study of 40 Children. 2007 Hong Kong-
Macau Postgraduate Symposium on Chinese Medicine, Hong Kong, 16 August, 2007.
155. CL Wong, V Wong. Effect of Acupuncture in a Child with Chronic Bell’s Palsy. 2007 Hong
Kong-Macau Postgraduate Symposium on Chinese Medicine, Hong Kong, 16 August, 2007.
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156. CL Wong, V Wong. Study of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders Using Symptom
Differentiation of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). 2007 Hong Kong-Macau
Postgraduate Symposium on Chinese Medicine, Hong Kong, 16 August, 2007.
157. CL Wong, V Wong. Pilot Study in the Use of Body Acupuncture in 7 Children with Autism.
2007 Hong Kong-Macau Postgraduate Symposium on Chinese Medicine, Hong Kong, 16
August, 2007.
158. CL Wong, V Wong. Pilot Study of Acupuncture in Children with Chronic Neurological
Diseases. 2007 Hong Kong-Macau Postgraduate Symposium on Chinese Medicine, Hong
Kong, 16 August, 2007.
159. V Wong. Acupuncture in children with neurological disorders. Joint Sicuan-Hong Kong
Neurology Forum, Jiuzhiagou, Sichuan, China, 23-26 August, 2007.
160. CW Fung, N Blau, S Siu, C Mak, S Tam, V Wong. An atypical presentation of cerebral folate
deficiency. 12th National Child Neurology Congress of China, Wuyishan, Fujien, China, 27-29
October, 2007.
161. CW Fung, N Blau, S Siu, C Mak, PT Cheung, S Tam, V Wong. A new presentation of 6-
pyruvoyl tetrahydropterin synthase (PTPS) deficiency Dopa Responsive Dystonia (DRD). 12th
National Child Neurology Congress of China, Wuyishan, Fujien, China, 27-29 October, 2007.
162. CW Fung, S Siu, C Mak, G Poon, KY Wong, PT Cheung, L Low, S Tam, V Wong. A rare cause of
hepatosplenomegaly transaldolase deficiency. 12th National Child Neurology Congress of
China, Wuyishan, Fujien, China, 27-29 October, 2007.
163. A Yung, DN Hung, PL Khong, WY Ho, CW Fung, C Leung, YW Fan, V Wong. Comprehensive
Paediatric Epilepsy Program in Hong Kong West Cluster: Queen Mary Hospital/Duchess of
Kent Children’s Hospital – Development of Paediatric Epilepsy Surgery Program 1997-2007.
12th National Child Neurology Congress of China, Wuyishan, Fujien, China, 27-29 October,
2007.
164. A Yung, CW Fung, V Wong. Comprehensive Paediatric Epilepsy Program in Hong Kong West
Cluster. 12th National Child Neurology Congress of China, Wuyishan, Fujien, China, 27-29
October, 2007.
165. V Wong. Paediatric Neurorehabilitation – the Hong Kong Model. 12th National Child
Neurology Congress of China, Wuyishan, Fujien, China, 27-29 October, 2007.
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166. CW Fung, S Siu, C Mak, G Poon, KY Wong, PT Cheung, L Low, S Tam, V Wong. A rare cause of
hepatosplenomegaly transaldolase deficiency. Joint Annual Scientific Meeting for
Paediatricians and Paediatric Nurses, Hong Kong, 27 October, 2007.
167. CW Fung, N Blau, S Siu, CM Mak, PT Cheung, S Tam and V Wong. A rare presentation of 6-
pyruvoyl tetrahydropterin synthases (PTPS) deficiency-Dopa Responsive Dystonia (DRD).
Joint Annual Scientific Meeting for Paediatricians and Paediatric Nurses, Hong Kong, 27
October, 2007.
168. CW Fung, N Blau, PT Cheung, CM Mak, S Siu, S Tam and V Wong. A study of cerebrospinal
fluid neurotransmitters assay in children with undiagnosed neurological diseases in Hong
Kong. Joint Annual Scientific Meeting for Paediatricians and Paediatric Nurses, Hong Kong,
27 October, 2007.
169. CW Fung, N Blau, S Siu, CM Mak, S Tam and V Wong. An atypical presentation of cerebral
folate deficiency. Joint Annual Scientific Meeting for Paediatricians and Paediatric Nurses,
Hong Kong, 27 October, 2007.
170. BHY Chung, AMC Tsang, V Wong. Influenza-related neurologic complications (INCS) in
children hospitalized with laboratory confirmed influenza (LCI) in Hong Kong: Comparison
with USA. Joint Annual Scientific Meeting for Paediatricians and Paediatric Nurses, Hong
Kong, 27 October, 2007.
171. HM Luk, CW Fung, CM Mak, CW Lam, S Tam, and V Wong. Severe myoclonic epilepsy in
infancy (SMEI) or Dravet Syndrome – case report with SCN1A mutation in Hong Kong. Joint
Annual Scientific Meeting for Paediatricians and Paediatric Nurses, Hong Kong, 27 October,
2007.
172. AWY Yung, KN Hung, PL Khong, WY Ho, CW Fung, CSY Leung, YW Fan and V Wong.
Comprehensive Paediatric Epilepsy Progrom in Hong Kong West Cluster: Queen Mary
Hospital/Duchess of Kent Children’s Hospital – development of Paediatric Epilepsy Surgery
Program 1997-2007. Joint Annual Scientific Meeting for Paediatricians and Paediatric
Nurses, Hong Kong, 27 October, 2007.
173. V Wong. Integration of Traditional Chinese Medicine & Western Medicine for
Neurodevelopmental Disorders. 2007 Shanghai International Pediatric Neurology &
Psychiatry Forum, Shanghai, China, 3-4 November, 2007.
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174. CL Wong, V Wong. Relationship for Classifying Epilepsy Using Western Medicine vs
Traditional Chinese Medicine – A Cross-sectional study of 40 cases. 12th Research
Postgraduate Symposium, Hong Kong, 12 & 14 December, 2007.
175. WX Chen, V Wong, WL Liu. Double Blind Randomized Control Trial of Real Electro-
acupuncture Versus Sham Electro-acupuncture in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), 12th
Research Postgraduate Symposium, Hong Kong, 12 & 14 December, 2007.
2008 (n=6)
176. HM Luk, CW Fung, CM Mak, CW Lam, S Tam, and V Wong. Severe myoclonic epilepsy in
infancy (SMEI) or Dravet Syndrome – case report with SCN1A mutation in Hong Kong. 7th
Asian Oceanian Epilepsy Congress, Xiamen, China, 15-18 May, 2008
177. BHY Chung, CW Fung, P Ng, M Zhao, WL Yang and V Wong. Infantile convulsion
choreoathetosis syndrome in a Hong Kong Chinese Family. 7th Asian Oceanian Epilepsy
Congress, Xiamen, China, 15-18 May, 2008.
178. V Wong. Integration of traditional Chinese medicine (acupuncture) with Western medicine
for neurohabilitation of children with neurodevelopmental disorders. 1st Asian Oceania
Conference of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Nanjing, China, 16-19 May, 2008.
179. BHY Chung, CW Fung, P Ng, M Zhao, WL Yang and V Wong. Infantile convulsion
choreoathetosis syndrome in a Hong Kong Chinese Family. Association of Chinese
Geneticists in America – Hong Kong Society of Medical Genetics International Conference on
Genetic and Genomic Medicine, Hong Kong, 8-11 June, 2008.
180. WX Chen, M Yang, V Wong, CF Chan. Calcium Channel Blockers Protect Neural Stem Cells
from Iron-Induced Apoptosis, A Joint Annual Scientific Meeting for Paediatricians and
Paediatric Nurses, Hong Kong, 29 November, 2008.
181. WX Chen, M Yang, V Wong, CF Chan. Calcium Channel Blockers Protect Neural Stem Cells
from Iron-Induced Apoptosis, 13th Research Postgraduate Symposium, 10 & 11 December,
2008.
2009 (n=12)
182. V Wong. Research of Autism in HK – 25 years on. Hong Kong Autism Awareness Forum
2009, Hong Kong, 27 February, 2009.
183. V Wong. Research of Autism in HK – 25 years on. Autism Awareness Day Forum 2009,
Guangzhou, China, 26-31 March, 2009.
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184. V Wong. Autism 2009. Autism Awareness Day Conference – Medical Approach of Autism,
Macau, 31 March, 2009.
185. V Wong, V Chu, SS Lam, L Li. Pilot project of integration of Chinese medicine (Acupuncture)
and Western medicine for neurohabilitation of children with acquired brain injury – a study
of 2 cases. Annual Scientific Meeting 2009, The Hong Kong Neurological Society, Hong Kong,
7 November, 2009.
186. A Yung, V Wong, PL Khong, H Mak, KN Hung, PH Chan, WY Ho, YW Fan. Paediatric Epilepsy
Surgery Program in Hong Kong – a single centre experience. Annual Scientific Meeting 2009,
The Hong Kong Neurological Society, Hong Kong, 7 November, 2009.
187. V Wong, A Yung. Risk factors associated with childhood medical intratability. Annual
Scientific Meeting 2009, The Hong Kong Neurological Society, Hong Kong, 7 November, 2009.
188. W Tso, A Yung, KS Lun, TC Yung, K Fan, V Wong. Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy
Syndrome (PRES): Paediatric heart transplant with cyclosporine neurotoxicity. Annual
Scientific Meeting 2009, The Hong Kong Neurological Society, Hong Kong, 7 November, 2009.
189. Cheuk DKL, V Wong, Chen WX. Acupuncture for Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Annual
Scientific Meeting 2009, The Hong Kong Neurological Society, Hong Kong, 7 November, 2009.
190. WX Chen, V Wong, M Yang, CF Chan. Calcium channel blockers can reduce iron-induced
apoptosis in neural stem cells. Annual Scientific Meeting 2009, The Hong Kong Neurological
Society, Hong Kong, 7 November, 2009.
191. WX Chen, WL Liu, V Wong. Electroacupuncture for children with autism spectrum disorder:
pilot study of 2 cases. Annual Scientific Meeting 2009, The Hong Kong Neurological Society,
Hong Kong, 7 November, 2009.
192. WX Chen, V Wong, WL Liu. Double Blind Randomized Control Trial of Acupuncture for
Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Annual Scientific Meeting 2009, The Hong Kong Neurological
Society, Hong Kong, 7 November, 2009.
193. S Chan, W Mak, V Wong. A girl with atypical chronic inflammatory demyelinating
polyneuropathy. Annual Scientific Meeting 2009, The Hong Kong Neurological Society, Hong
Kong, 7 November, 2009.
194. S Chan, CW Fung, A Yung, SL Lee, V Wong, RC Dale, AC Vincent. Anti-NMDA-R encephalitis –
an encephalitis lerthargica-like illness. Annual Scientific Meeting 2009, The Hong Kong
Neurological Society, Hong Kong, 7 November, 2009.
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195. CW Fung, S Siu, G Poon, A Kwok, PT Cheung, L Low, C Mak, S Tam, V Wong. A study of
cerebrospinal fluid neurotransmitters assay in children with undiagnosed neurological
diseases in Hong Kong. Annual Scientific Meeting 2009, The Hong Kong Neurological Society,
Hong Kong, 7 November, 2009.
PUBLICATIONS
G. Other Outputs: Educational CD ROMs
1. A Child with Status Epilepticus (Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis). In: Interactive Resource
Kit with CD-ROM in “1st Asia Epilepsy Academy Meeting, May 10-11, 2002, Singapore”.
2. Learnet Project - University 21 Project (Web-based University Learning). 2003-2005
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RESEARCH PROJECTS
A. Research Grants
1. University Grants (n=29)
1. Electrodiagnosis in Chinese children with ocular myasthenia (1/12/1984 -27/2/ 1991)
Investigators : V Wong (Principal), WY Lui
Source of funding : URC/CRCG General Award (HK $18,768)
2. To study the effect of hyperbilirubinaemia on brainstem evoked potentials in neonates; to
study the role of evoked potentials in children with coma (1/12/1985 – 27/2/1991)
Investigators : V Wong (Principal), Professor CY Yeung
Sources of funding : URC/CRCG General Award (HK $10,000)
Wing Lung Bank Medical Research Fund (HK $5,000)
3. Molecular genetics of Duchenne and Becker Muscular Dystrophies among the local Chinese
population (26/5/1989 – 1/7/1993)
Investigators : YL Lau (Principal), G Srivastava, FCS Ho, CY Yeung, V Wong
Sources of funding : Lee Wing Tat Fund (HK$43 224)
4. To study the local pattern of autistic disorder in children, clinical manifestations,
electrophysiological analysis, sleep stage analysis, prognosis and community service
availability (5/5/1990 – 31/5/1993)
Investigator : V Wong (Principal)
Research Fund : URC/CRCG – General Award (HK $110,000)
Lee Wing Tat Fund (HK $8,500)
5. Video-electroencephalographic monitoring and polysomnographic study of clinical seizures in
children (27/5/1991 – 30/4/1992)
Investigator : V Wong (Principal)
Source of funding : URC/CRCG General Award (HK $120,000)
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6. Application of DNA technology in genetic diseases and blood cancers (2/9/1993-31/8/1996)
Investigators : VNY Chan (Principal, Department of Medicine)
RHS Liang, EKW Chiu, TK Chan, YL Kwong, V Wong
Sources of funding : Research Grants (HK$1 140 000)
7. Clinical trial of Botox (Botulinum Toxin type A) in children with cerebral palsy (1/7/1994 –
30/6/1997)
Investigator : V Wong (Principal)
Source of funding : URC/CRCG General Award (HK $120,000)
8. Development of the Peripheral and Central Nervous System in relation to Growth and
Psychomotor Development in early life (1/11/1995 – 30/9/1998)
Investigators : V Wong (Principal), J Karlberg
Source of funding : Competitive Earmarked Research Grants (CERG) (HK $770,000)
URC/CRCG General Award (HK $126,000)
9. Use of Functional Assessment Scales : a study of Neurorehabilitation Programme in children
(1/7/1996 – 30/6/1998)
Investigator : V Wong (Principal)
Source of funding : URC/CRCG General Award (HK $105,000)
10. Autistic Disorder and diurnal melatonin rhythm (1/7/1997 – 30/6/1998)
Investigator : V Wong (Principal), SF Pang (Professor, Department of Physiology)
Source of funding : URC/CRCG General Award (HK $105,000)
11. Electro-acupuncture using transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation for treatment of
Spasticity in children with cerebral palsy (spastic diplegia) (1998)
Investigator : V Wong (Principal)
Source of funding : The University of Hong Kong (HK $40,000)
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12. Brain-Heart project: peri-operative cerebral blood flow monitoring for open heart surgery in
children with congenital heart diseases (1/7/1998 – 30/9/1999)
Investigator : V Wong (Principal)
Source of funding : RGC (Low budget high impact programme) (HK $106,000)
13. Trial of Traditional Chinese & Herbal Medicine in children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity
Disorder (ADHD) (1999)
Investigator : V Wong
Source of Funding : HKU (International Program on Traditional Chinese & Herbal medicine)
(HK $ 250 000)
14. Developmental dyslexia (developmental reading disability): evaluation and validation of the
Developmental Early Screening Test (DEST) (1997) for Chinese children and identification of
risk factors in pre-school Chinese children with language problems (1/7/1999 – 30/6/2001)
Investigator : V Wong
Source of Funding : CRCG (Low Budget High Impact Programme) (HK $ 70,000)
15. Psycho-social issues and quality of life of people with epilepsy in Hong Kong (30/6/1999 –
31/1/2001)
Investigators : TMC Lee (Principal, Dept of Psychology), PKK Ng, V Wong
Source of Funding : CRCG (Low Budget High Impact Programme) (HK $61,000)
16. Trial of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Tongue Acupuncture, i.e. TAC) in Integrative
Rehabilitation of Children with Encephalopathy (Cerebral Palsy/Autism) (1/2/2000 –
31/1/2001)
Investigators : V Wong / JG Sun
Source of Funding : RGC (Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research) (HK$100,000)
17. Rett Syndrome – molecular genetic, cardiac and MRS study (2000)
Investigators : V Wong
Source of Funding : Department of Paediatrics (HK$100,000)
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18. Hair mineral analysis of children with neurodevelopmental disorders (2000)
Investigators : V Wong, Patrick Ip
Source of Funding : Department of Paediatrics (HK$80,000)
19. Use of Traditional Chinese Medicine [Tongue Acupuncture (TAC) & Traditional Acupuncture] in
Improving functional Ability of Motor Neuron Disease (MND), Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
and Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) (2000)
Investigators : V Wong
Source of Funding : Liu Po Shan/Dr Vincent Liu Endowment Fund for Motor Neuron
Disease (HK$150,800)
20. Double Blind randomized placebo control trial of using Tongue Acupuncture in cortical
blindness using Functional brain mapping (1/11/2001 – 31/1/2004)
Investigators : V Wong
Source of Funding : CRCG (Low Budget High Impact Programme) (HK$88,060)
21. Diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) in the evaluation of neonatal and childhood stroke: detection
and quantification of wallerian degeneration and correlation with neuromotor outcome
(1/11/2002 – 31/10/2004)
Investigators : PL Khong (Principal, Dept of Diagnostic Radiology), CGC Ooi, V Wong
Source of Funding : CRCG (Small project funding) (HK$65,900)
22. Functional polymorphism of the transporter gene MDR1 in epilepsy-gene frequency and
relation with multi-drug resistance: a pharmaco-genetic study in Chinese epileptics
(1/11/2003 – 31/10/2005)
Investigators : V Wong, P Kwan (CUHK/UCH)
Source of Funding : CRCG (Small Project Funding) (HK$58,000)
23. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder- clinical and genetic study (2004)
Investigators : KL Cheuk, V Wong
Source of Funding : Department of Paediatrics & Adolescent Medicine (HK$50,000)
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24. Pilot trial of Sodium Valproate (Epilim) in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) – efficacy and
tolerability (2004)
Investigators : KL Cheuk, V Wong
Source of Funding : Liu Po Shan/Dr Vincent Liu Endowment Fund for Motor Neuron
Disease (HK$120,000)
25. Interactive teaching modules for medical students and post-graduate medical doctors –
“children with brain disorders” (2004 - 2005)
Investigators : V Wong
Source of Funding : Learnet Production Grant (The Learnet Advisory and Management
Committees, Centre for the Advancement of University of Teaching,
HKU) (HK$36,000 + $90,000)
26. Rett Syndrome: Systematic screening of MECP2 in children with autistic traits and or
unexplained mental retardation/encephalopathy to define the spectrum of Rett Syndrome
phenotypes resulting from mutations in MECP2 (1/1/2006 – 31/1/2008)
Investigators : V Wong
Source of Funding : CRCG (Small Project Funding) (HK$66,150)
27. In vitro study of the protective effects of calcium channel blocker or chemical chelators on
metallic compound induced neurotoxicity (1/11/2007 – ongoing)
Investigators : V Wong, WX Chen, GCF Chan
Source of Funding : CRCG (Small Project Funding) (HK$58,840)
28. Mutations of sodium channel and Gabanergic genes in Chinese children with Spectrum of
Febrile Seizures (1/10/2008 - ongoing)
Investigators : V Wong
Source of Funding : CRCG (Small Project Funding) (HK$43,602)
29. Genetic studies on a multiplex Autism family in Hong Kong (1/1/2009 - ongoing)
Investigators : B Chung (Principal), W Yang, CW Fung, V Wong
Source of Funding : CRCG (Small Project Funding) (HK$65,402)
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RESEARCH PROJECTS
A. Research Grants
2. Other Donations/Sponsorships (n=17)
1. Behaviour Problems and language delay in three-year-olds in Hong Kong (1/9/1986 -30/1/
1989)
Investigators : SL Luk (Principal, Dept of Psychiatry), CY Yeung; F Mal-Lieh, PWH Lee,
SY Chung, V Wong
Source of funding : Hong Kong Society for Child Health and Development
(HK$100,000)
2. Phase 4 Multicenter study of Keppra (2003)
Investigators : V Wong, P Kwan (CUHK/UCH)
Source of Funding : UCB Pharma (HK$20,000)
3. Integration of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Acupuncture) in Interventional Program of
Children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (or Autism) (2004 - 2008)
Investigators : V Wong, WL Liu (TWGH)
Source of Funding : Tung Wah Group of Hospitals (HK$986,000 +$500 000)
4. Genetic study of chromosome 7 in Chinese with autism or specific language disorder (SLD) [A
Canadian and Hong Kong China Initiative in the Study of Autism Spectrum Disorders] (2004)
Investigators : S Scherer, V Wong
Source of Funding : Canadian Institutes of Health Research Hong Kong/
Canada Autism Training Grant (CAD$36,000)
5. A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Fixed Dose-Ranging Study to Assess the
Safety, Tolerability, and Efficacy of Topiramate Oral Liquid and Sprinkle Forumulations as an
Adjunct to Concurrent Anticonvulsant Therapy for Infants (1 to 23 Months of Age, Inclusive)
with Refractory Partial-Onset Seizures, with Open-Label Extension (2005)
Investigators : V Wong
Source of Funding : Johnson & Johnson (c/o Clinical Trials Centre, HKU) (HK$41617.57)
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6. Laboratory diagnosis of neurometabolic diseases for disabled children in Hong Kong (2005)
Investigator : V Wong, CW Fung
Source of Funding : SK Yee Medical Foundation (HK$143,000)
7. Research on Cerebral Folate Deficiency (2006)
Investigator : V Wong, CW Fung
Source of Funding : The Society for the Relief of Disabled Children (HK$100,000)
8. Life Expectency (LE) of children with chronic disabilities (CD): Mortality of children with
epilepsy – a cohort analysis in Hong Kong (2007)
Investigators : V Wong
Source of Funding : Queen Mary Hospital Charitable Trust
[Training and Research Assistance Scheme (TRAS)] (HK$12,000)
9. Comprehensive Neurometabolic Program in Duchess of Kent Children’s Hospital (Since 2007)
Investigators : V Wong, CW Fung
Source of Funding : Parthenon Trust (via The Society for the Relief of Disabled Children)
(HK$1,491,560)
10. Purchase of EEG machine for Duchess of Kent Children’s Hospital (2007)
Investigators : V Wong, CW Fung
Source of Funding : Australian Association (via The Society for the Relief of Disabled
Children) (HK$202,000)
11. Epilepsy Action Program in Duchess of Kent Children’s Hospital (Since 2007)
Investigators : V Wong, CW Fung
Source of Funding : The Rotary Club of Hong Kong (via The Society for the Relief of
Disabled Children) (HK$160,000)
12. Epilepsy Fund in Duchess of Kent Children’s Hospital (Since 2007)
Investigators : V Wong, CW Fung
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Source of Funding : Italian Women’s Association (via The Society for the Relief of Disabled
Children) (HK$486,983.90)
13. Support for Patients Blood tests and Botox injection (Wong’s brothers) (Nov 2007)
Investigators : V Wong
Source of Funding : The Society for the Relief of Disabled Children (HK$5,200)
14. Development of Acute Rehabilitation of Program for Patients with Hypoxic Ischemic
Encephalopathy and Traumatic Brain Injury (2008 - 2009)
Investigators : V Wong, et al.
Source of Funding : Hospital Authority (HK$300,000)
15. Support of 3di course (2009)
Investigators : V Wong, CW Fung, et al.
Source of Funding : Parthenon Trust (through The Society for the Relief of Disabled
Children) (HK$120,000)
16. Support of diagnostic tests for patients with suspected mitochondrial diseases and other
inborn errors of metabolism for a proper diagnosis (2009 - ongoing)
Investigators : V Wong, CW Fung, et al.
Source of Funding : Joshua Hellmann Foundation for Orphan Disease
(through Hospital Authority) (HK$216,000)
17. Support of training course on mitochondrial disease and other inborn errors of metabolism for
all paediatricians, geneticists, chemical pathologists in Hong Kong ($15,080) & Support of
employment of research staff to perform whole mitochondrial DNA sequencing for patients
with suspected mitochondrial diseases and autism, and analysis for relationship with
mitochondrial DNA mutation ($214,920) (2009 - ongoing)
Investigators : V Wong, CW Fung, et al.
Source of Funding : Joshua Hellmann Foundation for Orphan Disease
(through The University of Hong Kong) (HK$290,000)
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RESEARCH PROJECTS
B. Non-funded Projects
1. International Collaborations (n=24)
1. Clinical Research in Epilepsy Surgery (Since 1997)
Investigators: Prof Jerome Engel, University of Los-Angeles (Epilepsy Surgery Program).
2. Clinical Research of Epilepsy in Chinese Culture (Since 1998)
Investigators: Prof CW Lai, University of Tsz Chai, Taiwan
3. Clinical Research in Epilepsy in Chinese (Since 1997)
Investigators: Prof TT Wong & Prof CH Yiu, University of Taipei (Taiwan Veterns Hospital)
4. Neuroscience Research Center (Centre of excellene of HKU) Clinical Research (Since 1999)
Investigators: University of British Columbia
5. Research & Clinical Use of Functional Independence Measure of Children (WeeFIM) (Since
1999)
Investigators: Prof Carl Granger, Dr Susan Braun, University of Buffalo (USA), Uniform Data
System (UDS) for Medical Rehabilitation
6. Clinical Research in Epilepsy Surgery (Since 1999)
Investigator: Prof Frederick Andermann, Montreal Neurological Institute (Quebec, Canada)
7. Clinical Research in Epilepsy Surgery (Since 1999)
Investigator: Prof Harry Chugani, Department of Pediatric Neurology, Wayne State
University, Michigan, USA
8. Clinical Research in Epilepsy Surgery (Since 1999)
Investigator: Prof A Simon Harvey
Epileptologist & Director, Children's Epilepsy Program (RCH)
Epileptologist, Comprehensive Epilepsy Program (ARMC)
Research Fellow, Brain Imaging Research Institute (ARMC), Murdoch Children's Research
Institute (RCH), University of Melbourne (RCH)
Department of Neurology, Royal Children's Hospital (Melbourne)
Department of Neurology, Austin & Repatriation Medical Centre
9. Clinical Research in Neuropsychological Disorders (Since 1999)
Investigator: Prof Susan Iverson, University of Oxford, United Kingdom
10. Clinical and Research use of Autism Diagnostic Interview Revised (ADI-R) (Since 1999)
Investigator: Prof Catherine Lord, University of Chicago
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11. Clinical and Research use of Autism Diagnostic Interview Revised (ADI-R) and ADOS (Since
2002)
Investigator: Prof Wendy Roberts; Autism Research Unit, Hospital for Sick Children;
University of Toronto, Canada
12. International Registry of Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis (SSPE) for Asian/Oceanean area
of the International Consortium on SSPE (Since 2002)
Investigator: Prof Paul Dyken, International Registry of Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis
(SSPE)
13. Clinical and Basic Research in Myasthenia Gravis and Channelopathies (Since 2002)
Investigator: Prof Angela Vincent, Neurosciences Group, Institute of Molecular Medicine,
John Radcliffe Hospital (Oxford, UK)
14. Clinical and Basic Research in Myasthenia Gravis and Channelopathies (Since 2002)
Investigator: Prof John Newsom-Davis, Department of Clinical Neurology, University of
Oxford, Radcliffe Infirmary (Oxford, UK)
15. Establishment of an International Childhood Stroke Registry; Establishment of standards of
practice and multi-centre, multi-national clinical trials for neonates and children with
stroke (Since 2002)
Investigator: Prof Gabrielle deVeber, University of Toronto, Canada
16. Studies of Infantile Spasms and West Syndrome: concensus statement of the West Delphi
Group (Since 2002)
Investigators: Andrew L. Lux, John P. Osborne, Giuliano Avanzini, Tiziana Granata, Tallie Z.
Baram, Roberto Caraballo, Kevin Farrell, Ellie Hancock, Masatoshi Ito, Jun Kohyama, Roshan
Koul, Wei-Ling Lee, Jianxiang Liao, Marissa B. Lukban, Aida R Mendoza-Salonga, Anthony G
Marson, Brian Neville, Harry O Nomayo, Hirokazu Oguni, Shunsuke Ohtahara, Hian-Tat Ong,
Desiderio Pozo Lauzan, Dietz Rating< Bernhard Schmitt, Malinee A. Thambyayah, Federico
Vigevano, Anannit Visudtibhan, William Whitehouse, Hideo Yamanouchi, Chainllie Young,
Zhongshou Zhou (The West Delphi Group)
17. Characterization of Sarcoglycan Mutations in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy (LGMD)
Patients (Since 2002)
Investigators: Dr Zachary Simmons, Dept of Neurology, Pennsilvania State Hershey Medical
Center (Hershey, USA); Dr Yiumo Chan, Weis Center for Research, Geisinger Clinic (Danville,
USA)
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18. International Pediatric Stroke Study, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
(Since 2005)
Coordinator: Marianne Sofronas, MA; Clinical Research Project Coordinator; Canadian
Paediatric Ischemic Stroke Registry and Outcome Study; International Paediatric Stroke
Study; The Hospital for Sick Children
19. Bell’s Palsy Working Group, Brighton Collaboration, University Children’s Hospital Basel
(UKBB), Switzerland (Since 2007)
Coordinator: Barbara Rath
20. Location Reactions: Pain at Injection Site Working Group, Brighton Collaboration, Atlanta,
Georgia, USA (Since 2008)
Coordinator: April Compingbutra.
21. International Epidemiology of Autism (Since 2008)
Coordinator: Autism Speaks
22. Global Initiative for “Global Developmental Delay” (Since 2008)
Coordinator: University of McGill
23. Vaccine Safety Working Group, Brighton Collaboration, University Children’s Hospital Basel
(UKBB), Switzerland (Since 2009)
Coordinator: Uli Heninger
24. VIPS (Since 2010 Aug)
Coordinator: Heather Fullerton, University of California, San Francisco (UCSF); Gabrielle
deVeber, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids or HSC), Mitchell Elkind, Columbia
University
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RESEARCH PROJECTS
B. Non-funded Projects
2. Local Collaborations (n=5)
1. Myasthenia gravis (MG) in Hong Kong Chinese (1986-1987)
Investigators: Dr YL Yu (Dept of Medicine); Prof MSM Ip; Dr EKW Woo; Dr BR Hawkins
2. DNA Diagnosis of FRAXA and FRAXE Expansion in Chinese Children with Developmental
Disorders and Fragile X syndrome (1995-1996)
Investigator: Dr SY Chan
3. Consultancy Study on the Multiplicity of Handicaps among Students of Aided Special Schools,
Practical Schools and Skills Opportunity Schools” (1999 – 2002)
Investigator: The Hong Kong Institute of Education
4. Research collaboration for Asian Multicenter trial of drug – Keppra (2002)
Investigators: Dr Patrick Kwan (CUHK); UCB Pharma Ltd.; The Hong Kong Institute of
Education
5. Functional MRI mapping with 3T scanners for children with attention and memory deficit
(2004)
Investigators: Dr PL Khong (Radiology); Dr Tatia Lee (Psychology); Dr Gladys Lo, Dr John Chan
(HK Sanatorium and Hospitals)
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Honors, Award & Prizes (n=15)
1990
1. Certificate of Commendation - British Red Cross Society for Meritorious Service
1996
2. Best Teachers Award - Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong
3. Badge of Honour in Recognition of Devoted Service to the Red Cross – The British Red Cross
1997
4. Best Paper - 2nd Congress of Asian Oceanean Society of Neuroradiology & Head and Neck
Radiology, 1997 “Ultrasound measure of the subarachnoid space in infants: normal values in
Chinese patients”
1999
5. Outstanding Team Award (Certificate of Merit) – by Hospital Authority (HKWC) for
Establishment of Children’s Habilitation Institute in The Duchess of Kent Children’s Hospital
2000
6. Outstanding Team Award – by Hospital Authority (HKWC) , as Team Leader and Chief of
Children’s Habilitation Institute in Duchess of Kent Children’s Hospital
2001
7. Faculty Teaching Medal (2001) - Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong
2002
8. Best Paper - 40th Anniversary of Hong Kong Pediatric Society Scientific Meeting, Hong Kong
“Environmental Mercury Exposure in Children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder: A Case-control
study”
2004
9. Best Paper - Joint Annual Scientific Meeting of Hong Kong Paediatric Society & Hong Kong
Paediatric Nurses Association, Hong Kong (27 November, 2004), “Attention Deficit Hyperactivity
Disorder and Blood Mercury Level: A Case Control Study ”
2005
10. Silver Medal in Best Original Research Contest - HK Academy of Medicine, “Clinical Markers
Useful in Enhancing Diagnostic Yield for Children with Global Developmental Delay (GDD), V
Wong & B Chung”
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11. Best Paper - The 3rd Hong Kong Genetic Symposium 2005, “(SMARD1)Spinal muscular atrophy
with respiratory distress type 1 mutation in a Chinese boy ”
2008
1. Outstanding Team Award – by Children’s Habilitation Institute in Duchess of Kent Children’s
Hospital (HKWC), as Team Leader of the HKWC Paediatric Metabolic Team
2. Outstanding Team Award – by Hospital Authority (HKWC), as Team Leader of the HKWC
Paediatric Metabolic Team
2009
3. Outstanding Team Award – by Hospital Authority (HKWC) , as Team Leader of the HKWC
Comprehensive Paediatric Epilepsy Program
4. Outstanding Team Award – by Children’s Habilitation Institute in Duchess of Kent Children’s
Hospita (HKWC) , as Team Leader of the HKWC Comprehensive Paediatric Epilepsy Program
2010
5. Diamond Prize - International Symposium on Epilepsy in Neurometabolic Diseases (ISENMD),
Taipei, Taiwan, 26-28 March, 2010, “A Study of cerebrospinal fluid neurotransmitters assay in
children with undiagnosed neurological diseases in Hong Kong.CW Fung, G Poon, A Kwok, PT
Cheung, L Low, N Blau, S Siu, C Mak, S Tam, V Wong.”
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Professional Societies Membership/ Services
SERVICES / ADMINISTRATION / MEMBERSHIPS
A. Services
Community Services
1. Honorary Medical Consultant, since 1986, Parent Group, John F Kennedy School (Red Cross
Society)
2. Ambassador, 1995-2003, Hong Kong Tourist Association
3. Convention Ambassador, 2003-2005, Hong Kong Tourism Board
4. Honorary Medical Advisor, since 1998, “Families of Spinal Muscular Atrophy” Charitable Trust
5. Honorary Advisor, since 1999, Hong Kong Neuropsychological Association
6. Professional Advisor, 1999-now, Community Rehabilitation Network, The Hong Kong Society for
Rehabilitation
7. Honorary Advisor, 1999-2009, Hong Kong Neuro-Muscular Disease Association
8. Honorary Consultant, 1999-2011, The Hong Kong Epilepsy Association
B. Administration
Administrative Roles for International Professional Bodies
1. Hong Kong Delegate, 1987-2013, Asian Oceanean Child Neurology Association
2. Hong Kong Delegate, since 1987, International Child Neurology Association
3. Delegate for PRC, since 1999, Asian Oceanean Child Neurology Association
4. Chairperson, 2002, Working group of establishing the Hong Kong Epilepsy Society as a
chapter of the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE)
5. Coordinator of HK, since 2005, Pediatric Epilepsy Study Group in Asia
6. Executive Board Member, 2006-2014, International Child Neurology Association
7. Chairperson, since 2006-2010, Research Task Force of International Child Neurology
Association
8. Member, since 2007, Editorial Board of Child Neurology, Chinese Medical Association [中華醫學
會兒科學分會神經學組組員]
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9. Member, since 2007, Bell’s Palsy Working Group, Brighton Collaboration, University
Children's Hospital Basel (UKBB), Switzerland
10. Member, since 2008, Local Reactions: Pain at Injection Site Working Group, Brighton
Collaboration, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
11. Member, since 2000, International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE) – “Complementary
Therapy / Management” Committee
12. Member, since 2009, International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE) – “Guidelines Task Force”
in Commission on Paediatrics
13. Member, since 2009, International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE) – “Epilepsy-Autism Task
Force” of Autism Speaks
Administrative Roles for Local Professional Bodies
1. Council Member, 1988-1993, Hong Kong Neurological Society
2. Honorary Secretary, 1990-1992, Hong Kong Neurological Society
3. President, 1996-1998, Hong Kong Neurological Society
4. Vice President, 1994-1996, Hong Kong Neurological Society
5. Honorary Treasurer, 1994–1996, Hong Kong Society of Child Neurology & Developmental
Paediatrics
6. Representative, since 1996, HK College of Paediatricians, Panel of specialty advisors of the
Experts Committee on the use of Psychiactive Drugs, HKMA
7. Honorary Fellow, since 1997, Hong Kong Society of Rehabilitation Medicine
8. Member, since 1997, Expert Panel on “Acute Flaccid Paralysis Case”, in National Committee
for the Certification of Wild Poliovirus Eradication, Department of Health
9. Non-executive director, since 1997, The Management Committee for the Neuroscience
Foundation Charitable Trust, Queen Elizabeth Hospital
10. President, 2002-2005, Hong Kong Epilepsy Society
11. President, 2009-2011, Paediatric Neurological Association of Hong Kong
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UNIVERSITY, FACULTY AND DEPARTMENTAL ADMINISTRATIVE ROLES
University
1. Vice President, 1988-1989, Medical Society, Students Union, The University of Hong Kong
2. Fellow, since 1995, Neuroscience Research Centre
3. Chief Clinical Coordinator, since 1997, Areas of Excellence on Neuroscience
4. Member, 1997-2001, Board of Studies of the School of Traditional Chinese Medicine
5. Member, 2001, Committee of Management, HKU / China Medical Board (CMB) Grants
6. Faculty Representative, 2006-2007, Board of Academic Awards
Faculty
1. Member, 1991-1993, Faculty Admission Committee
2. Member, 1999-2001, Ethics Committee
3. Member, 2001-2004, Clinical Research Fellowship Committee
4. Member, 2004-2005, Working Group on Heart, Brain, Hormone and Healthy Aging, Faculty
of Medicine
5. Deputy Chairman & Assessment Coordinator, 2001, Assessment Planning Group of
Undergraduate Education Assessment Committee
6. Member, 2001-2004, Community-based Teaching Planning Group, Undergraduate
Education Committee
7. Member, since 2001, Working Group on CME Program for practicing doctors
8. Department Academic Coordinator, 2001-2003, Student Evaluation of Teaching (SET), Social
Sciences Research Centre
9. Facilitator, 2001, UGC Faculty Retreat
10. Member, 2001-2007, Committee on Continuing Medical Education (CME) Programme for
Non-specialists
11. Coordinator for Specialty Clerk (Paed), 2002-2004, Years 4 & 5 Coordinating Sub-Committee,
Undergraduate Education Committee
12. Member, 2002-2004, Assessment Sub-Committee, Undergraduate Education Committee
13. Member, since 2004, Working Group on Heart, Brain, Hormone and Healthy Aging
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14. Member, since 2004-2008, Board of Studies of the Postgraduate Diploma in Child and
Adolescent Health
15. Coordinator for Senior Clerk Block C & Specialty Clerk (Paed), 2006-2008, Years 4 & 5
Coordinating Sub-Committee, Undergraduate Education Committee
Department
1. Member, since 1997, Education Committee
2. Chairman, 2002-2007, Education Committee
Hospital and Clinical Administrative Roles
1. Member, 1994-2001, Research Ethics Committee, Queen Mary Hospital
2. Member, since 1994, Specialist Panel of the Committee on Medical Rehabilitation
3. Chairman, since 1997, Comprehensive Epilepsy Program, Queen Mary Hospital
4. Chairman, 1997-1998, Working group for establishment of Children’s Habilitation Institute (CHI)
in Duchess of Kent Children’s Hospital
5. Member, since 1998, Working group of the Future development of Mental Handicap Services,
Hospital Authority
6. Member, 1999-2002, Working group of Clinical Guidelines on Febrile Convulsion, HK College of
Paediatricians
7. Member, 2001-2003, Institution Review Board, Queen Mary Hospital
8. Member, 2004, Working Group on “Exposure to Lead and Mercury in Children and the Use of
Chelation Therapy in Children in the Community”, HK College of Paediatricians
9. Representative from HKU, since 2002, Research subcommittee on Chinese Medicine, Hospital
Authority
10. Deputy Chairman, 2003-2009, Institutional Review Board of the University of Hong
Kong/Hospital Authority Hong Kong West Cluster
11. Member, since 2000, Examination Sub-Committee, The Licentiate Committee of the Medical
Council of Hong Kong
12. Scientific Member, 2009-2011, Institutional Review Board of the University of Hong
Kong/Hospital Authority Hong Kong West Cluster
13. Chairman, 2009-2011, Institutional Review Board of the University of Hong Kong/Hospital
Authority Hong Kong West Cluster
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14. Chairman, since March 2010, Horizontal Group for Neurology & Developmental Paediatrics of
Center of Excellence in Pediatrics (CEP), Hospital Authority
Organization of Meetings
1. Chairperson, 1999, Organizing Committee, 2nd Symposium of World Association of Chinese
Epileptologists (WACE) & 12th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Hong Kong Neurological Society,
Hong Kong, 4-5 December, 1999.
2. Chairperson, 2000 (Sept), Paediatric Update Series No.4 (Paediatric Rehabilitation), organized by
HK College of Paediatricians
3. Chief Organizer, 2000 (Sept), Paediatric Update Series No.4 (Paediatric Rehabilitation), organized
by HK College of Paediatricians
4. Chairperson, 2000, Symposium (Neurodevelopmental Disorders)of 10th Asian & Oceanean
Congress of Neurology, Manila, Philippines
5. Member, 2001-2002, Organizing Committee, 3rd Huaxia Epilepsy Congress, Guangzhou, China, 23-
24 May, 2002.
6. Guest Editor for Abstracts, 2002, Satellite Symposium of the Joint Congress of ICNA & AOCNA
2002, Symposium on Child Neurology 2002, Autism/Neuromuscular Disorders
7. Honorary Guest for Welcoming remarks in Parents Forum, 2002. Satellite Meeting on Autism /
Neuromuscular Disorders, Joint Congress of ICNA and AOCNA 2002, The 9th International Child
Neurology Congress and The 7th Asia & Oceanean Congress of Child Neurology, Hong Kong, 18-19
September, 2002.
8. Chairperson, 2002, Free Paper Session of Satellite Meeting on Autism / Neuromuscular Disorders.
Joint Congress of ICNA and AOCNA 2002, The 9th International Child Neurology Congress and The
7th Asia & Oceanean Congress of Child Neurology, Hong Kong, 18-19 September, 2002.
9. Organizer, 2002, 中華醫學會(Chinese Medical Association)兒科學會神經科,專業組審稿會, Hong
Kong, 10-11 June, 2002.
10. Chairperson, 2002, Organizing Committee, Satellite Meeting on Autism / Neuromuscular
Disorders, Joint Congress of ICNA and AOCNA 2002, The 9th International Child Neurology
Congress and The 7th Asia & Oceanean Congress of Child Neurology, Hong Kong, 18-19 September,
2002.
11. Member, 2002, Scientific Committee, Joint Congress of ICNA and AOCNA Member 2002, The 9th
International Child Neurology Congress and The 7th Asia & Oceanean Congress of Child Neurology,
Beijing, China, 20-25 September, 2002.
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12. Chairperson, 2003, Conference on New Service Initiatives for Pre-school Children with Special
Needs. Organized by The Hong Kong Council of Social Service, 28 June, 2003.
13. Honorary Consultant, 2003, An International Conference on Neuropsychology: Recent Advances
in the East and West. Organized by The Chinese University of Hong Kong, 9-12 December, 2003.
14. Member of Scientific Committee, 2003, Joint Annual Scientific Meeting of the Hong Kong Epilepsy
Society and the Hong Kong Neurological Society, Hong Kong, 7-9 November, 2003.
15. Chairperson, 2003, “Symposium on Epilepsy” in Joint Annual Scientific Meeting of the Hong Kong
Epilepsy Society and the Hong Kong Neurological Society, Hong Kong, 7-9 November, 2003.
16. Member, 2004, Organizing Committee of Ruby Jubilee Scientific Meeting organized by
Department of Paediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, 24-26 September,
2004.
17. Abstract Reviewer, 2005, 4th World Congress of NeuroRehabilitation, 2006.
18. Chairperson, 2005, Organizing Committee of DKCH 50th Anniversary Symposium on Paediatric
Neurology and Neuro-Rehabilitation, jointly organized by The Society for the Relief of Disabled
Children and Department of Paediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, 16-
17 September, 2005.
19. Moderator, 2005, Session on “Paediatric Movement Disorders I”. DKCH 50th Anniversary
Symposium on Paediatric Neurology and Neuro-Rehabilitation, jointly organized by The Society for
the Relief of Disabled Children and Department of Paediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, The
University of Hong Kong, 16-17 September, 2005.
20. Chairperson, 2005, “Symposium on Epilepsy” in BRAIN 2005, The Annual Scientific Meeting of the
Clinical Neuroscience Group, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2-3 December, 2005.
21. Organizer, 2006, Symposium on Autism 2006 & Post Symposium workshops, Hong Kong, 14-19
January, 2006.
22. Co-chairperson, 2006, Plenary Session on “Complementary/ Alternative Medicine”, 10th
International Child Neurology Congress, Montreal, Canada, 11-16 June, 2006.
23. Organizer, 2006, Certificate Course on Intervention for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
2006, Hong Kong, 15-20 July & 22-27 July, 2006.
24. Adjudicator for Posters, 2006, Joint Annual Scientific Meeting for Paediatricians and Paediatric
Nurses, organized by The Hong Kong Paediatric Society & HK Paediatric Nurses Association, Hong
Kong, 26 November, 2006.
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25. Chief Organizer, 2007, Workshop & lecture on “Improving Outcomes in Children with Cerebral
Palsy with Botulinum Toxin: A multidisciplinary target oriented approach, Hong Kong, 26-27 June,
2007.
26. Co-chairperson, 2007, Lecture on “Multidisciplinary Approach in Neuromotor Rehabilitation”,
Hong Kong, 27 June, 2007.
27. Chief Organizer, 2007, Epilepsy Awareness Day, Hong Kong, 5 July, 2007.
28. Chairperson, 2007, 12th National Child Neurology Congress, Wuyishan, Fujien, China, 27-29
October, 2007.
29. Co-Chairperson, 2007, Shanghai International Pediatric Neurology & Psychiatry Forum, Shanghai,
China, 3-4 November, 2007.
30. Chief Organizer, 2008, Autism Awareness Day, Hong Kong, 2 April, 2008.
31. Member, 2008, Working group on Global Developmental Delay Initiative, Honolulu, Hawaii, 1-2
May, 2008
32. Chairperson, 2008, International Symposium Celebrating the 50th Japanese Society for Child
Neurology, 28-30 May, Shiga, Japan, 2008.
33. Chief Organizer,2008, Developmental Dimensional and Diagnostic Interview (3di) Course, Hong
Kong, 26-27 July, 2008
34. Chief Organizer & Chairperson, 2009, Hong Kong Autism Awareness Forum – “Bridging the Gaps”,
Hong Kong, 27 February, 2009
35. Case presenter, 2009, in 8th Biennial Convention of the ASEAN Neurological Association (ASNA) &
Neurosciences 2009, 20th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Malaysian Society of Neurosciences
2009, 3 April, 2009, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
36. Chairperson, 2009, Scientific Platform III. 10th Asian & Oceanian Congress of Child Neurology and
32nd Congress of the Korean Child Neurology Society, Daegu, Korea, 10-13 June, 2009.
37. Representative of The Hong Kong Neurological Society, 2009. Yunnan-Hong Kong Joint
Neurological Meeting, Yunnan, China, 13-15 August, 2009.
38. Chairperson, 2009, Plenary Session : Neurology II. 13th Asian Pacific Congress of Pediatrics and 3rd
Asian Pacific Congress of Pediatric Nursing (14-18 October 2009), 16 October 2009.
39. Panelist, 2009, Panel Discussion : Pediatric Epileptology in Different Area Across the Strait.
International Pediatric Epileptology Submit and 2nd Peking University International Forum on Child
Neurology, Kunming, China, 18-21 September, 2009.
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40. Chief Organizer & Chairperson, 2009, First Workshop on Paediatric Metabolic Diseases, Hong
Kong, 3-6 December, 2009
41. Conference Moderator in Discussion Session, 2010, International Symposium on Epilepsy in
Neurometabolic Diseases (ISENMD), Taipei, Taiwan, 26-28 March, 2010
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EDITORSHIP
Journals/Books Type of Editor From
1 Casebook of Neurology Book Editor 2002
2 Pediatric Health, Medicine and Therapeutics Honorary Editorial 2010
Board
3 BMC Medicine Editorial Board 2010
Member
4 Current Pediatris reviews Editorial Board 2005
Member
5 Journal of Pediatric Neurology Editorial Board 2003
Member
6 Brain & Development Editorial Board 2003
Member
7 Pediatric Rehabilitation Editorial Board 2002
Member
8 Pediatrics Internationals Editorial Board 2001
Member
9 Journal of Child neurology Editorial Board 2000
Member
Satellite Symposium of the Joint Congress of ICNA and AOCNA Guest Editor 2002
2002, Symposium on Child Neurology 2002 -
10 Autism/Neuromuscular Disorders, 18-19 Sept 2002 (Abstract in
Brain & Development)
11 NeuroImage Reviewer 2010
12 Internations Journal of disability, Development and Education Reviewer 2010
13 Libertas Academica Reviewer 2010
14 World Journal of Pediatrics Reviewer 2010
15 Evidence Bases Complementary and Alternative Medicine Reviewer 2010
16 Journal of Pediatri Epilepsy Reviewer 2010
17 Clinical Neuropharmacology Reviewer 2010
18 Molecular Autism Reviewer 2010
19 Indian Pediatrics Reviewer 2009
20 Archives of Physical Medicine and rehabilitation Reviewer 2009
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21 BMJ Reviewer 2009
22 Progress in Neuro-Psycholpharmacology & Biological Reviewer 2009
Psychiatry
23 Clinical Drug Investigation Reviewer 2008
24 Journal of Pediatric Neurology Reviewer 2008
25 Lancet Reviewer 2008
26 Infection Reviewer 2008
27 Epileptic Disorders Reviewer 2008
28 Pediatric Rehabilitation/Developmental Neurorehabilitation Reviewer 2008
29 International Journal of Developmental Neuroscience Reviewer 2008
30 Journal of Autism and Developmental Neuroscience Reviewer 2008
31 Yonsei Medical Journal Reviewer 2008
32 Jurnal of Zhejianf University - SCIENCE "B" Reviewer 2008
33 Neurology India Reviewer 2008
34 Autism Research Reviewer 2008
35 The Lancet Neurology Reviewer 2007
36 Neuropediatrics Reviewer 2007
37 The Open Pediatric Medical Journal Reviewer 2007
38 Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine Reviewer 2006
39 New England Journal of Medicine Reviewer 2005
40 American Journal of Epidemiology Reviewer 2004
41 Journal of Paediatrics, Obstetrics & gynaceology (JPOG) Reviewer 2003
42 Epilepsia Reviewer 2003
43 Medical Sceince Monitor Reviewer 2003
44 BMJ Pediatrics Reviewer 2003
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45 Cjild: Care, Health and Development Reviewer 2003
46 Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology Reviewer 2003
47 European Journal of Epidemiology Reviewer 2003
48 Pediatric Neurology Reviewer 2001
49 Pediatrics Reviewer 2000
50 Medical Progress Reviewer 2000
51 Hong Kong Journal of Paediatrics Reviewer 1990
52 Brain & Development Reviewer 1987
53 Hong Kong Medical Journal Reviewer 1987
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TEACHING
A. Supervision of Research Postgraduate Students
1. 1999-2001 Dr Ko CH (M Med Sc)
Thesis: Tongue Acupuncture in cerebral Palsy
2. 2001-2003 Stella Hui (M Med Sc), (co-supervisor)
Thesis: The use of Chinese CHAT on Autism
3. 2004 -2006 Dr Chen Wenxiong (MPhil)
Thesis: Neonatal hyperbilirubinemia: Neurophysiological and neurodevelopmental
outcomes
4. 2005-2006 Johnny KS Lau (MRes[Med]), (co-supervisor)
Thesis: Structural White Matter Abnormalities of the brain in High-functioning Individuals
with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Asperger’s Disorder Patients Compared to
Matched Chinese Control Subjects using Voxel-based Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI)
5. 2007-2008 Johnny KS Lau (MRes[Med]), (co-supervisor)
Thesis: Identifying prenatal, perinatal and environmental risk factors for autistic spectrum
disorder (ASD): a case-control study in Chinese children
6. 2005-2007 Queenie Kwan (M Med Sc)
Thesis: Randomized Control Trial for Early Intervention for Autism
7. 2006-2008 Dr Wong Chau-Lai (MPhil)
Thesis: Acupuncture and Autism Spectrum Disorder
8. 2006-2010 Dr Chen Wenxiong (PhD)
Thesis: Potential Interventional Modalities on Neurodevelopmental and Neurodegenerative
diseases: In vivo and in vitro study
9. 2009-2010 Fung Ka Yan Cecilia (M Med Sc)
Child Neurology
10. 2009-2010 Yung Wing Yan Ada (M Med Sc)
Child Neurology
11. 2009-2010 Suen Kam Ying Emily (M Med Sc)
Child Neurology
12. 2009-2011 Wong Tsz Yan Polly (MPhil)
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Child Neurology
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TEACHING
B. Examination for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Students
1 Undergraduate
University
1. CCT (OSCA), since 2000
2. CCT – long case format, since 2001
3. MBBS Final examinations, since 1980
4. MBBS supplementary examinations, since 1980
2 Postgraduate
Since 1986 Licentiate Examination (Medical Council of Hong Kong)
Since 1997 MRCPCH examinations (Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, United
Kingdom)
Since 2000 Exit Assessment for Fellows (HK College of Paediatricians)
3 April 2007 Oral Examination for PhD, LI Suk Yee Rachel, Department of Anatomy, HKU
13-15Nov2007 Master Degree of Paediatrics (University of Malaya & University Kebangsaan
Malaysia)
May-Jun2008 Doctoral Thesis examiner for Ms Leung Shuk Yin Connie, Doctor of Psychology in
Clinical Psychology, CUHK
May-Jun2010 Doctoral Thesis examiner for Ms Han Yvonne Ming Yee, PhD in Psychology
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TEACHING
C. Training of postgraduate fellows
1. Beijing Medical University (1998-2001)
Child neurology fellows - Dr Bao XH, Dr Liu XY, Dr Li Ming
2. Fudan University – Children’s Hospital (2002)
Neurodevelopmental Disorders and NeuroHabilitation - Dr Zhao Shui Chun
3. Chengdu Provincial University (2005 August - Nov)
Neurodevelopmental Disorders and NeuroHabilitation - Dr Wu Mei
4. Wuhan Children’s Hospital (2006 February - May)
Neurodevelopmental Disorders and NeuroHabilitation - Dr Wu Gefei
5. Shandong Provincial University (2007 June - August)
Neurodevelopmental Disorders and NeuroHabilitation - Dr Sun Wen-xiu
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MASS MEDIA PUBLICITY
Date Mass Media Description
1 1987 Radio HK Child Assessment Services in Hong Kong
2 1989 TVB A 4-Series Program on Child Assessment
Service in The Child Assessment Centre
Duchess of Kent Children's Hospital
3 1989 ATV A 2-Series interview on Childhood
Neurological and Developmental Problems
4 1989 Ming Pao Daily Gifted Child
5 1990 TVB A 2-series interview on Psychological
Problems of Children
6 1992 Aug 1 Wah Kiu Yat Pao Epilepsy in children
7 1992 Nov Parents Magazine
8 1993 South China Morning Post Opening up lonely world of epileptics
9 1993 Nov 23 South China Morning Post Plan of setting up A Hong Kong Society of
Child Neurology
10 1994 Oriental Daily News Clumsy Children
11 1994 May 31 Hong Kong Economic news Epilepsy in children
12 1994 July 23 Oriental Daily News Clumsy children and Children with Attention
Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
13 1995 Ming Pao Daily Epilepsy; Muscular Dystrophy; Cerebral Palsy
14 1995 May 21 Oriental Daily News Epilepsy in children
15 1995 South China Morning Post Neurofibromatosis
16 1995 Oriental Magazine Management of epilepsy in children
17 1995 Asia TV Management of children with Cerebral Palsy
18 1995 Cable TV Use of Ritalin in Attention Deficit
Hyperactivity Disorder; Learning Disabilities
in Children
19 1996 Ming Pao Daily News Dyslexia
20 1996 TVB (Jade) 2-series program on EEG
21 1996 South China Morning Post A child with congenital brain malformation
22 1996 HK Baptist Univ. Student Autistic children
23 1996 Mar 17 South China Morning Post Case of Unconditioned Love ( A severely
mentally handicapped girl with epilepsy)
24 1996 April Parents Magazine Dyslexia
25 1996 April 29 Ming Pao Daily News Dyslexia
26 1996 Ming Pao Daily News Epilepsy in children
27 1996 Oriental Daily News A child with bilateral club feet due to spinal
cord lesion
28 1996 Radio HK Fragile X syndrome
29 1996 Oriental Daily News Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
30 1996 South China Morning Post Use of DMG in autism
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31 1996 Hong Kong Daily News Use of DMG in autism
32 1996 Oriental Daily News Role of Music therapy and DMG in autism
33 1996 Ming Pao Daily News Management of children with Epilepsy in
school
34 1996 Oriental Daily News Cerebral Palsy
35 1996 ATV Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
36 1997 Apple Daily Epilepsy
37 1997 Next Magazine Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
38 1997 Express Daily Spinal Muscular Dystrophy; Meningitis
39 1997 Mar 29 South China morning Post Light at the end of the tunnel (A child with
cortical blindness)
40 1997 South China morning Post Melatonin to relieve Sleep Disorders in
Disabled Children
41 1997 May 7 South China morning Post Ketogenic Diet in Intractable Epilepsy
42 1997 South China morning Post Autism
43 1997 South China morning Post Visual Impairment
44 1997 April 3 Ming Pao Daily News
45 1997 Radio HK Epilepsy; Autism
46 1997 May 26 Ming Pao (Canada) Signing ceremony of the University of Hong
Kong and The University of British Columbia
47 1997 Nov 23 Apple Daily Epilepsy surgery in Hong Kong
48 1997 Nov 23 Sing Pao Epilepsy surgery in Hong Kong
49 1997 Dec 28 Apple Daily Gifted Child
50 1998 Oriental Daily News Use of Botulinum Toxin in Cerebral Palsy
51 1998 April 12 Oriental Daily News Helping children with swallowing disabilities-
a multidisciplinary approach
52 1998 First Magazine Angelman Syndrome
53 1998 Apple Daily Rehabilitation Program in Duchess of Kent
Children’s Hospital
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Creuzfelt - Jacob Disease in Hong Kong
Spinal Muscular Atrophy
54 1998 ATV Child Assessment services in Hong Kong
55 1998 Dec 6 Ming Pao Daily News Headache in Hong Kong
56 1999 Jan 7 TVB A Mongolian girl with hypothalamic
hamartoma and epilepsy
57 1999 Jan 7 Oriental Daily News A Mongolian girl with hypothalamic
hamartoma and epilepsy
58 1999 Feb Asia TV SMA and SMA Charitable Trust
59 1999 Mar TVB (Jade) SMA and SMA Charitable Trust
60 1999 Mar Oriental Daily News Helping a girl with Tuberous sclerosis and
intractable epilepsy for epilepsy surgery
overseas
61 1997 Mar 17 Apple Daily Opening Ceremony of the Hong Kong
Epilepsy Association
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62 1997 Mar 17 Sing Pao Opening Ceremony of the Hong Kong
Epilepsy Association
63 1997 Mar 17 Wen Wei Po Opening Ceremony of the Hong Kong
Epilepsy Association
64 1997 Mar Star TV Traditional Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture
in Children with Neurological Disorders
65 1999 May TVB News Tongue Acupuncture in Neurological
Disorders
66 1999 June 14 Ming Pao Tongue Acupuncture – it’s not a miracle!!
67 1999 June Wah Kiu Yat Po Traditional Chinese Medicine in Children with
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
68 1999 June Hong Kong Health Journal Traditional Chinese Medicine in Children with
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
69 1999 June Tai Kung Pao Traditional Chinese Medicine in Children with
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
70 1999 Aug 8 Oriental Daily News Helping a girl with Tuberous sclerosis and
intractable epilepsy for epilepsy surgery
overseas
71 1999 Sept 7 Ming Pao Children with epilepsy
72 1999 Sept 7 Oriental Daily News Helping a girl with Hypothalamic
hamartonma and intractable epilepsy for
epilepsy surgery overseas
73 1999 Nov 1 Oriental Daily News Helping a girl with Hypothalamic
hamartonma and intractable epilepsy for
Vagus Nerve Stimulation Neurosurgery
74 1999 Dec 5 Apple Daily Current situation of epilepsy in Hong Kong
75 1999 Dec 5 Oriental Daily News Current situation of epilepsy in Hong Kong
76 1999 Dec 5 Tai Kung Pao Current situation of epilepsy in Hong Kong
77 1999 Dec 5 Wen Wei Po Current situation of epilepsy in Hong Kong
78 2000 Mar 9 Oriental Daily News Helping a girl with Hypothalamic hamartoma
and intractable epilepsy for epilepsy surgery
overseas
79 2000 Mar 18 Oriental Daily News Helping a girl with Hypothalamic hamartoma
and intractable epilepsy for epilepsy surgery
overseas
80 2000 Mar 24 Oriental Daily News Helping a girl with Hypothalamic hamartoma
and intractable epilepsy for epilepsy surgery
overseas
81 2000 May 17 Apple Daily Tongue Acupuncture in Neurological
Disorders
82 2000 May 17 Sing Tao Daily Tongue Acupuncture in Neurological
Disorders
83 2000 May 17 East Week Magzine Tongue Acupuncture in Neurological
Disorders
84 2000 May 17 Oriental Daily Newas Tongue Acupuncture in Neurological
Disorders
85 2000 Aug eBaby Asia Magzine Can Acupuncture help Autism?
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86 2000 Oct Oriental Daily News Helping a girl with Hypothalamic hamartoma
and intractable epilepsy for epilepsy surgery
overseas
87 2000 Oct Ming Pao Weekly Magazine Functional neuroimaging and Tongue
Acupuncture Research
88 2000 Nov 11 Oriental Daily News Helping a girl with Hypothalamic hamartoma
and intractable epilepsy for epilepsy surgery
overseas
89 2000 Nov 23 Express weekly Tongue Acupuncture in Neurological
Disorders
90 2000 Dec 6 Oriental Daily News Opening Ceremony of Tongue Acupuncture
Research Centre
91 2000 Dec 6 Apple Daily Opening Ceremony of Tongue Acupuncture
Research Centre
92 2000 Dec 6 Ming Pao Daily News Opening Ceremony of Tongue Acupuncture
Research Centre
93 2000 Dec 6 Tai Kung Pao Opening Ceremony of Tongue Acupuncture
Research Centre
94 2000 Dec 6 Express Daily Opening Ceremony of Tongue Acupuncture
Research Centre
95 2000 Dec 6 Hong Kong Commercial Daily Opening Ceremony of Tongue Acupuncture
Research Centre
96 2001 Jan 23 Oriental Daily News Helping a girl with Hypothalamic hamartoma
and intractable epilepsy for epilepsy surgery
overseas
97 2001 Feb 5 Oriental Daily News Helping a boy with Tuberous sclerosis and
intractable epilepsy for epilepsy surgery
overseas
98 2001 Feb 14 Reuters Acupuncture offers hope for brain disorders
99 2001 Feb 14 German Press Agency (Deutsche Acupuncture offers hope for brain disorders
Presse Agentur)
100 2001 Mar 5 Oriental Daily News Helping a Mongolian girl with Hypothalamic
hamartoma and intractable epilepsy for
epilepsy surgery overseas
101 2001 Mar 8 Hong Kong Economic Times Outstanding Woman of Hong Kong
102 2001 Mar 12 Oriental Daily News Helping a boy with Tuberous sclerosis and
intractable epilepsy for epilepsy surgery
overseas
103 2001 April 18 Broadcast News Network Dyslexia
(www.hkbu.edu.hk/journewsnet)
104 2001 April 21 Oriental Daily News Helping a boy with Tuberous sclerosis and
intractable epilepsy for epilepsy surgery
overseas
105 2001 May Oriental Daily News Helping a Mongolian girl with Hypothalamic
hamartoma and intractable epilepsy for
epilepsy surgery overseas
106 2001 May 21 Vitality Magazine Tongue Acupuncture in Neurological
disorders
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107 2001 June 5 Cable TV (live) Integration of traditional and Western
medicine; Tongue Acupuncture in
Neurological Disorders
108 2001 June 18 Cable TV (live) Integration of traditional and Western
medicine; Tongue Acupuncture in
Neurological Disorders
109 2001 June 18 Times (UK) Chinese Healing art gives hope to autism
110 2001 June 18 The Independent (UK) Tongue acupuncture may help the autistics
111 2001 June 19 Daily Nerve Tongue acupuncture may help Autism
112 2001 June 21 BBC (radia) World News – Science Today; World Health
News; Tongue acupuncture and autism
113 2001 June 19 The Sun Tongue acupuncture and autism
114 2001 June 19 Tai Kung Pao Tongue acupuncture and autism
115 2001 June 21 www.Medscape Tongue acupuncture and autism
116 2001 June 28 Doctors Magazine HKU team hailed for new research into
autism
117 2001 June 29 TVB (Pearl Report) Tongue acupuncture and autism
118 2001 May 30 Thai Newspaper Tongue acupuncture and autism
119 2001 Sept 26 Asia Agency Tongue acupuncture and autism
120 2001 Oct 10 Health Magazine of UCH Tongue acupuncture and autism
121 2001 Oct 11 South China Morning Post Tongue acupuncture and autism
122 2002 Feb 7 Hong Kong Economic Times Spinal Muscular Atrophy
123 2001 Mar 14 Medicam Health in Touch Tongue acupuncture and autism
124 2002 April 4 Oriental Daily News A Child with tuberous sclerosis
125 2002 April 25 Discovery Channel Tongue acupuncture and brain disorders
126 2002 May 6 Health Pulse (Vol.5, 16-18) Tongue Acupuncture and Autism
127 2002 July 23 Associated Press Traditional Chinese Medicine
128 2002 Sept 19 Oriental Daily News SSPE
129 2002 Sept 19 Apple Daily SSPE
130 2002 Sept 19 The Sun SSPE
131 2002 Sept 19 Sing Tao Daily SSPE
132 2002 Sept 19 Shing Pao SSPE
133 2002 Oct 2 Discovery Channel Tongue Acupuncture and brain disorders
134 2002 Oct 15 Next Magazine Tongue Acupuncture and Autism
135 2003 Feb TV Program in Canada Tongue Acupuncture and Autism
136 2003 Mar 12 Next Magazine Tongue Acupuncture and Autism
137 2004 July The Sun Stroke in Children
138 2004 July The Sun SSPE in children
139 2004 Sept Medical Tribune Screening for Autism in Chinese Toddlers
140 2004 Nov 15 The Sun Spinal Muscular Atrophy
141 2004 Nov 15 Sing Tao Daily Spinal Muscular Atrophy
142 2004 Nov 15 Wen Wei Po Spinal Muscular Atrophy
143 2004 Nov 15 Hong Kong Economic Times Spinal Muscular Atrophy
144 2004 Nov 15 Apple Daily Spinal Muscular Atrophy
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145 2004 Nov 19 Sing Tao Daily Spinal Muscular Atrophy
146 2004 Nov 19 Hong Kong Economic Times Spinal Muscular Atrophy
147 2004 Nov 19 Apple Daily Spinal Muscular Atrophy
148 2004 Nov 19 Wen Wei Po Spinal Muscular Atrophy
149 2005 Jan 23 Ming Pao Daily Mercury Intake in relation to amount of fish
eaten by Children
150 2005 May “Women of China” Magazine (中 Acupuncture: Modern Uses for an Ancient
國婦女) Practice (古老醫術的現代功用)
151 2005 Aug 4 Ming Pao Daily Specific Language Impairment
152 2005 Aug 4 The Sun Specific Language Impairment
153 2005 Aug 4 Wen Wei Po Specific Language Impairment
154 2005 Aug 4 Wisers (Taiwanese newspaper) Specific Language Impairment
155 2005 Aug 4 Oriental Daily News Specific Language Impairment
156 2005 Aug 31 Hong Kong Economic Times Headache in Children
157 2005 Nov 23 Oriental Daily News A Child with Global Developmental Delay
158 2005 Dec 23 TVB Health Channel Autism & Asperger Syndrome
159 2006 July 14 Metro Daily Autism & Asperger Syndrome
160 2006 Aug 29 Shing Pao Daily Tongue Acupuncture
161 2006 Sept 8 Metro Daily Tongue Acupuncture & Brain Glucose
162 2006 Sept 8 Apple Daily Tongue Acupuncture & Brain Glucose
163 2006 Dec 24 Apple Daily Cerebral Folate Deficiency
164 2007 Jan 10 ATV News Cerebral Folate Deficienc
165 2007 Jan 12 Oriental Daily Cerebral Folate Deficienc
166 2007 Feb 7 Oriental Daily WeeFIM – Comparison between Chinese and
Japanese Children
167 2007 July 5 Oriental Daily Epilepsy Awareness Day
168 2007 July 5 Apple Daily Epilepsy Awareness Day
169 2007 July 20 Hong Kong Economic Times Febrile Seizure in Childhood
170 2007 Oct 11 InsideDB Magazine Toy safety and toy selection; excessive lead
paint on toys.
171 2007 Nov 7 Apple Daily Neurologic complications in children
hospitalized with influenza: comparison
between USA and Hong Kong
172 2008 Jan 31 Newsweek Magazine Autism
(International Edition)
173 2008 Sept 4 Ming Pao Daily Hand Dexterity & Intelligence -Left-
handedness
174 2009 Mar 17 NOW TV Autism
175 2010 Jan 20 HK Economic Times Series on “Developmental delay in Children”
176 2010 July TVB (Pearl Interview) Autism
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