Manson Fok

Biography

Manson is a successful medical doctor, entrepreneur and philanthropist. Manson is the Chairman of the Pedder Clinic, one of the largest private surgical practices in Hong Kong. He is also the Dean, Faculty of Health Sciences at Macau University of Science and Technology (MUST); Hospital Director of University Hospital at MUST; President of the Macau Healthcare Management and Promotion Association (MHMPA); Censor-in-Chief, World Chinese Doctors’ Association; Honorary Fellow, Chinese College of Surgeons; Committee member, The Council of Medical Affairs in Macau SAR, among many other leadership positions. Manson was awarded the 2014 Gusi Peace Prize in Humanitarianism for his remarkable contributions to medical education, healthcare delivery and cross-border biotechnology developments that act as a bridge within Asia and across continents. Since 2015, he was appointed as the CEO of the same Peace Prize Foundation to continue promoting peace, cooperation and healthcare development in Asia-Pacific regions. After receiving his medical degree (MBBS) from the University of Hong Kong in 1982, Manson was appointed faculty in the Surgical Unit of the University of Hong Kong. Manson has published many original research papers in high-ranking international medical journals and chapters in various academic books focusing on minimally invasive treatment for esophageal surgery. Manson is actively advising Athenex to develop and execute on its Asian Business Strategy.

Research Interest

research and development