NanYang Technological University, Singapore

Professor Joseph J.Y. Sung, a distinguished medical researcher, earned his MB BS from The University of Hong Kong in 1983, later obtaining a PhD in biomedical sciences from the University of Calgary and an MD from The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK). With fellowships from esteemed medical institutions worldwide, he is an Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, the Eurasian Academy of Sciences, and a Founding Member of the Academy of Sciences of Hong Kong (ASHK).

Renowned in gastroenterology, Professor Sung’s seminal work includes proving the relationship between H. Pylori and peptic ulcer diseases. He pioneered antibiotic treatments for H. Pylori infection and innovative endoscopic procedures for ulcer bleeding, transforming global gastroenterological practices. His research now extends to the gut microbiome and AI in clinical medicine.

Professor Sung led groundbreaking colorectal cancer screening research in the Asia-Pacific, earning recognition like the Laurel Award from the Prevent Cancer Foundation (2008) and the Marshall and Warren Lecture Award (2009). Notably, he spearheaded efforts against Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) in 2003, recognized as an “Asian Hero” by Time Magazine.

Acknowledged with numerous awards, including the Silver Bauhinia Star (2004) and the World Outstanding Chinese Award (2013), Professor Sung’s contributions are acclaimed locally and internationally. He has authored over 1000 scientific articles and edited numerous medical textbooks, cementing his legacy in medical academia.