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Professor Philip H Li 李曦

Title:
Clinical Assistant Professor
Division Chief (Rheumatology & Clinical Immunology)

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Professor Philip H Li 李曦

Title:
Clinical Assistant Professor
Division Chief (Rheumatology & Clinical Immunology)

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Short Biography:

Specialist in Immunology & Allergy
MB BS (HK), M Res (Med) (HK), MD (HK), PDipID (HK), PDipMDPath (HK), MRCP (UK), FHKCP, FHKAM (Medicine), FRCP (Edin, Glasg, Lond), FRCPath, FAAAAI, FACAAI.

 

Professional Qualifications
YearAwarding InstitutionQualification
2012The University of Hong KongMBBS
2012The University of Hong KongMRes(Med)
2015Royal College of PhysiciansMRCP
2018The University of Hong KongPDipID
2019Hong Kong College of PhysiciansFHKCP
2019Fellow of the Hong Kong Academy of MedicineFHKAM (Medicine)
2022Royal College of Physicians of GlasgowFRCP (Glasg)
2022The University of Hong KongPDipMDPath
2023The University of Hong KongMD
2023Royal College of Physicians of EdinburghFRCP (Edin)
2023Royal College of Physicians of LondonFRCP (Lond)
2025Royal College of PathologistsFRCPath
2025American College of Allergy, Asthma & ImmunologyFACAAI
2025American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & ImmunologyFAAAAI
Biography

Professor Philip Li was the first locally trained Specialist in Immunology & Allergy in Hong Kong and currently serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Hong Kong (HKU). He is also Division Chief of Rheumatology & Clinical Immunology at both HKU and HKU-Shenzhen Hospital. Additionally, he is the President of the Hong Kong Institute of Allergy, Board Director of the Asia Pacific Association of Allergy, Asthma and Clinical Immunology (APAAACI) and Secretary of the International Societies Council of the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.

Prof Li has special interests in drug allergy, immunodeficiency and urticaria/angioedema. Notably, he established Hong Kong’s first specialist Immunology & Allergy training centre and leads the territory-wide Drug Allergy Delabelling Initiative (HK-DADI). As head of the Immunology & Allergy services of the Hong Kong West Cluster/HKU, he has steered the institution towards accreditation as both an Urticaria and Angioedema Centre of Reference & Excellence, as well as both a World Allergy Organization and APAAACI Centre of Excellence. He is also the Chairperson of the APAAACI Drug Allergy Committee.

His research in drug allergy has earned notable recognition, including the distinguished Patrick Manson Gold Medal for the best MD thesis, and the Richard Yu Lectureship bestowed by the Hong Kong College of Physicians. In recognition of his advocacy work for patients with rare diseases, Prof Li was honored with the Humanitarian Award by the Hong Kong Red Cross. His commitment to academia has been acknowledged with the Faculty Teaching Medal and the Early Career Teaching Award under the Teaching Excellence Award Scheme. His substantial clinical contributions have been acknowledged with the Chief Executive’s Commendation for Public Service and the HKUMed Clinical Service Excellence Award.

Prof Li's influence is clearly demonstrated through his significant contributions to various local and international guidelines. These include guidelines on chronic urticaria, hereditary angioedema, and his role as the lead author of the clinical pathway for penicillin allergy testing in the Asia Pacific region. He has authored over 160 peer-reviewed articles in the disciplines of allergy, immunology, and autoimmunity. Additionally, he lends his expertise to the Editorial Boards of Vaccine, Frontiers in Allergy, Therapeutic Advances in Allergy & Rhinology, Immune System, Asia Pacific Allergy, and the Journal of Clinical Rheumatology and Immunology.

 
Honours, Awards & Prizes
AwardeesAward DateHonours / Awards / PrizesCategory
2021-10-01Best Poster Presentation (Supervisor): Hong Kong Institute of Allergy
Research Achievement
2023-02-21Sir Patrick Manson Gold Medal
Others
2024-01-20Best Abstract in Basic Science & Translational Research
Research Achievement
2023-12-01Award for Excellence (Publication Award)
Research Achievement
2023-09-10Best Abstract Award
Research Achievement
2023-11-01Research Team Award
Research Achievement
2023-10-20Best Presentation Award in Oral Presentation
Research Achievement
2019-12-01Best Thesis Award: Hong Kong College of Physicians
Research Achievement
2020-01-01Best Abstract in Clinical Medicine: Department of Medicine, HKU
Research Achievement
2019-03-01Outstanding Team Award: Hospital Authority
Others
2022-11-01Outstanding Team Award (Vaccine Allergy Safety Team): Hospital Authority
Others
2022-11-01GA2LEN Urticaria Center of Reference and Excellence: Global Allergy and Asthma European Network
Others
2022-11-01GA2LEN/HAEi Angioedema Center of Reference and Excellence: Global Allergy and Asthma European Network / Hereditary Angioedema International
Others
2022-12-01Best Oral Presentation (Supervisor): Asia Pacific Association of Allergy, Asthma and Clinical Immunology
Research Achievement
2023-01-01Best Poster Presentation (Supervisor): Hong Kong Institute of Allergy
Research Achievement
2021-01-01Best Abstract in Clinical Research: Medical Research Conference, The University of Hong Kong
Research Achievement
2021-01-01Award for Excellence: Department of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong
Research Achievement
2022-07-01Best Poster Presentation (Supervisor): Korean Academy of Asthma, Allergy & Clinical Immunology
Research Achievement
2022-07-01Clinical Service Excellence Award: Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine
Others
2020-10-01Award for Highest Score in Advanced Internal Medicine: Hong Kong College of Physicians
Others
2022-07-01Chief Executive’s Commendation for Government/Public Service: Government of Hong Kong SAR
Others
2024-10-18Best Presentation Award (Japanese Society of Allergology): Annual Meeting of Japanese Society of Allergology (18/10/2024-20/10/2024)
Research Achievement
2024-07-11Top Downloaded Article (Clinical & Experimental Allergy)
Research Achievement
2024-10-06Richard Yu Lectureship
Research Achievement
2024-09-20Top Author Award for Most Citations (The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology In Practice)
Research Achievement
2024-10-06Distinguished Research Paper Award for Young Investigators (Hong Kong College of Physicians)
Research Achievement
2024-07-27Silver Medal (Silicon Valley International Invention Festival)
Others
2024-11-26COVID-19 Research Award: Health Research Symposium 2024 (26/11/2024-26/11/2024, Hong Kong)
Research Achievement
2025-01-11Hong Kong Humanity Award
Others
2024-12-12Early Career Teaching Award
Teaching Accomplishment
Professional Societies
Term PeriodPositionProfessional Societies
Editorial BoardFrontiers in Allergy
Associate EditorJournal of Clinical Rheumatology and Immunology
Council MemberHong Kong Institute of Allergy
Expert CommitteeExpert Committee on Clinical Events Following COVID-19 Immunization
Task ForceAPAAACI COVID-19 Task Force Member
AdvisorHereditary Angioedema International Regional Medical Advisory Panel
Principal InvestigatorCentre for Translational Stem Cell Biology
Expert PanelHospital Authority Medication Decision Support Expert Panel
Executive CommitteeHong Kong Allergy Association
Associate EditorFrontiers in Allergy
Vice PresidentHong Kong Institute of Allergy
Board of DirectorsAsia Pacific Association of Allergy, Asthma and Clinical Immunology
Expert PanelExpert Committee to Investigate Recent Incidence of Drug Allergies and their After Effects (Sri Lanka)
ChairpersonDrug Allergy Committee (Asia Pacific Association of Allergy, Asthma and Clinical Immunology)
Board MemberSpecialty Board in Rheumatology/Immunology & Allergy
Advisory Board MemberCRUSE International Advisory Board
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