Clinical Professor

 

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Clinical Professor 葉品正

Title:
Clinical Professor of Pathology

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Clinical Professor 葉品正

Title:
Clinical Professor of Pathology

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Also Cited As:
Ip, P
Ip, PP
Ip, PPC

Short Biography:

 

Professor Ip is a graduate of The University of Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom, and completed his postgraduate pathology training at The University of Hong Kong, Queen Mary Hospital.

Professor Ip undertook gynecologic pathology fellowships at The Vancouver General Hospital, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada, and The Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, USA. Dr. Ip has presented widely and internationally and authored papers and book chapters in the field of Gynecological Pathology, including the 4th Edition of WHO Classification of Tumours of Female Reproductive Organs (2014), and the 5th Edition of WHO Classification of Female Genital Tumours (2020). Professor Ip served as a domain expert member for International Collaboration in Cancer Reporting (ICCR) for Endometrial Cancers as well as for Uterine Malignant and Potentially Malignant Mesenchymal Tumours.

Professional Qualifications
YearAwarding InstitutionQualification
University of GlasgowMBChB
The Royal College of PathologistsFRCPath (UK)
The Hong Kong Academy of MedicineFHKCPath
The Hong Kong Academy of MedicineFHKAM (Pathology)
MIAC
Biography

One of the daily challenges of a pathologist is to correctly classify tumors into biological categories so that patients are managed appropriately. However, many lesions are not classifiable as either benign or malignant. These problematic or atypical lesions, even if managed conservatively, often require long follow-ups, which can lead to anxiety in the patient. To supplement his years of experience in diagnostic gynecological pathology, Professor Ip endeavors to gain a greater understanding of rare and uncommon gynecological malignancies, especially those with ambiguous morphology and uncertain biological behavior. His research interests are to elucidate the molecular mechanisms of the development and progression of some of these malignancies, in search of biomarkers to aid diagnosis and to conduct preclinical drug testing. Such valuable information has a direct impact on patient management and may serve as a foundation for the development of targeted therapy and personalized medicine. Professor Ip currently has active and established collaborations both locally and internationally.

Professor​ Ip's career missions include:

Finding better treatments for patients who are suffering from rare cancers - diseases that are less well understood and often less well studied.  He wants to improve the lives of those who are less fortunate. Professor Ip is currently studying the genetic and genomic changes in his large collection of cases as well as conducting preclinical drug testing.

Empowering and inspiring future doctors and scientists through both words and actions. He sets examples by demonstrating the finest professional work ethic. He encourages his students to discover their own personal and professional life missions, seek their best individual roles and responsibilities, and fully understand the unique contributions they can offer that will improve the lives of their patients and society as a whole. 

Safeguarding professional standards, integrity, and safety to the highest degree. Professor Ip is currently an Examiner (and formerly Chief Examiner) for Anatomical Pathology at The Hong Kong College of Pathologists and was a panel member for the Genetic and Genomic Pathology First Fellowship Assessment for the College. He is an expert member of the Uterine Sarcoma panel and Endometrial Cancer panel for International Collaboration in Cancer Reporting (ICCR).

 
Honours, Awards & Prizes
AwardeesAward DateHonours / Awards / PrizesCategory
1992-07-01First Class Merit in Medical Jurisprudence, The University of Glasgow: The University of Glasgow
Others
1992-07-01First Class Merit in Medicine: The University of Glasgow
Others
1992-07-01First Class Merit in General Practice: The University of Glasgow
Others
1992-07-01Second Class Merit in ENT: The University of Glasgow
Others
1992-07-01Second Class Merit in Biochemistry,: The University of Glasgow
Others
Professional Societies
Term PeriodPositionProfessional Societies
01/2019-currentCouncil co-op memberThe International Academy of Pathology (Hong Kong Division)
01/2020-currentDomain expert memberInternational Collaboration in Cancer Reporting (ICCR) for Endometrial Cancers
03/2024-03/2026Board of DirectorsInternational Society of Gynecological Pathology
07/2018-currentGlobal Advisory Network representative, Asia-EastInternational Society of Gynecological Pathology Educational Subcommittee
01/2020-currentDomain expert memberInternational Collaboration in Cancer Reporting (ICCR) for Uterine Malignant and Potentially Malignant Mesenchymal Tumours
03/2017-currentBoard memberAsian Gynecologic Oncology Group (AGOG)
11/2014-currentCollege ExaminerThe Hong Kong College of Pathologists
11/2010-12/2022Inspector for Laboratory for Training (anatomical Pathology)The Hong Kong College of Pathologists
01/2018-11/2019Chief Examiner, Anatomical PathologyThe Hong Kong College of Pathologists
06/2019-11/2019Genetic and Genomic First Fellow AssessorThe Hong Kong College of Pathologists
11/2013-10/2016Member, Training and Examination CommitteeThe Hong Kong College of Pathologists
11/2013-10/2016CouncilThe Hong Kong College of Pathologists
01/2019-12/2021Specialty Board member for anatomical pathologyThe Hong Kong College of Pathologists
11/2014-10/2017Member, Laboratory Accreditation CommitteeThe Hong Kong College of Pathologists
Major Research Themes & Current Projects
DescriptionTitle
Uterine smooth muscle tumorsPathology of the uterus
Biomarkers and treatment of rare gynecological malignanciesGynecological malignancies
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