The Hong Kong Society of Nephrology was established since 1979. It is a non-profit making professional organization consisting of doctors, nurses and other allied health staff who are interested in renal diseases.
The HKSN Annual Educational Symposium 2018 was held on 7 Jul 2018 at the Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel.
Two important themes in nephrology - “Advances in Renal Medicine: from Bench to Bedside” and “Challenges in Renal Consults” were covered in this year’s Annual Educational Symposium. The Symposium was well-attended by over 88 participants.Prof. Sydney Tang
Opening Address
Prof. Hui Yao Lan
Basic science made easy for the practicing nephrologist
Prof. Nan Chen
Discovery of the HiF prolyl hydroxylase: from bench to bedside
Prof. Carol Pollock
Discovery of the SGLT2 inhibitor: from bench to bedside
Prof. Liz Lightstone
All a nephrologist should know about pregnancy
Dr. Sik Hon Tsui
Toxicology for the practicing nephrologist
Prof. Liz Lighstone
Lupus nephritis: concerns and management
Prof. Richard Yu
Closing Remarks
Speakers, senior nephrologists and HKSN Council Members