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Entry Information

PART 1: PERSONAL PARTICULARS

Name

Barbara Wong

Title

Ms

Gender

Female

Recent Photo

Recent Photo

Date of Birth

04/07/2001

Place of Birth

Hong Kong

Type of Identity Document Held

Hong Kong Identity Card

HKID / Passport Number

Y8233

Nationality

Chinese

PART 2: CONTACT INFORMATION

Email Address

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Contact Phone Number

+447823675708

Address

DG06 Student Castle Oxford
Oxford
United Kingdom

PART 3: FORUM INTEREST

Name of Recommending Laureate / Academic

InnoTech_Scholarship

First Discipline to be Joined

Life Science and Medicine

Second Discipline to be Joined

Astronomy

Statement of Purpose to Join the Forum (max. 200 words)

I envision a world where cutting-edge science meets compassionate care, transforming lives through innovation. The Shaw Laureates embody this vision, inspiring my ambition to translate scientific discoveries into meaningful societal benefits. I am eager to join the Hong Kong Laureate Forum to learn from their remarkable journeys.

My transition from biomedical scientist to doctoral student in Primary Health Care is driven by a commitment to address critical healthcare challenges through patient-centric and interdisciplinary approaches. Since most patient interactions occur in primary care, this diverse population reflects the broader community, making findings more applicable than those from randomized controlled trials, which often focus on extreme phenotypes. I aim to bridge the gap between research and practice, collaborate with like-minded individuals, and empower healthcare providers to make informed decisions that enhance health outcomes for all.

At the forum, I will engage with young scientists to exchange innovative ideas. Together, we can develop solutions that connect scientific discoveries with practical applications, fostering impactful initiatives that benefit humanity. In conclusion, I am dedicated to sharing my experiences, ready to be inspired, and promoting the forum on a global scale, engaging with scholars from The University of Oxford and beyond.

PART 4: ACADEMIC AND/OR RESEARCH INFORMATION

Academic Level / Position

Postgraduate (PhD)

Academic Subject / Research Field

Primary Health Care (Medicine)

Current Affiliated University / Institution / Organisation

The University of Oxford

Location

Oxford, United Kingdom

Transcript 1

enrolment_cert.pdf

Recommendation 1

The University of Oxford

Recommendation 2

The University of Oxford

First Academic or Research Referee *

First Referee Name

Professor James Sheppard

First Referee University

The University of Oxford

First Referee Position

Professor

First Referee Email Address

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Second Academic or Research Referee

Second Referee Name

Professor Richard Hobbs

Second Referee University

The University of Oxford

Second Referee Position

Mercian Professor of Primary Care and Director Institute of Digital Health

Second Referee Email Address

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Award(s) and/or Scientific Accomplishment(s) (if any) (max. 100 words)

Hong Kong Scholarship for Excellence Scheme 2024
HKU Presidential PhD Scholarship 2023
Beijing Challenge Cup China College Students Entrepreneurship Competition Silver award 2023
Talent Development Scholarship 2023-24, 2022-23, 2021-22
The 9th Hong Kong University Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition
The 8th Hong Kong University Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition
For Our Future Scholarship (Two awardees per university with a total of 15 awardees across all local Hong Kong universities)
National Neuroscience Institute Singapore Best Junior Researcher Team Award
Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation Ideation Programme
Huawei Mindspore Pathology Diagnosis Challenge Award
HSBC Innovation & Technology Scholarship

Reference / Certificate of Award and / or Scientific Accomplishment Supporting Document

List-of-Scholarships.pdf

Publication List (if any)

Barbaras-publications.pdf

Would you like to present your Research in Poster Presentation Session and/or Flash Presentation?

No

PART 5: OTHERS

Did you participate in the inaugural Hong Kong Laureate Forum?

Yes, as a Young Scientist

How Did You Know About the Forum?

Our email