Hong Kong Post Graduate Program in Pediatric Nutrition (PGPN) Online Symposium 2020

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Hong Kong Post Graduate Program in Pediatric Nutrition (PGPN) Online Symposium 2020

This online symposium outlined the latest research on the interplay between nutrition, executive functions and child learning. Read the highlight summary for a snapshot of the below topics, and watch the recorded videos for the full presentations.
 

Dr. Fanny Wai Fan Lam
The development of executive functioning skills in preschool children: Research and clinical landscape in Hong Kong

Prof. Sean Deoni
Mapping nutrition to child cognitive development and learning

Expert Q&A session

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Symposium Overview


 

When:

Tuesday, 20 October 2020
19:00 – 20:50 (HKT)
 

Theme:

The Interplay between Nutrition, Executive Functions and Child Learning
 

Speakers:

Dr. Fanny Wai Fan Lam (Hong Kong)
Prof. Sean Deoni (USA)
 

Format:

Online webcast

 

 

Meet the speakers


Dr. Fanny Lam
Dr. Fanny Wai Fan Lam Specialist in Development-Behavioural Paediatrics Hong Kong

Dr. Fanny Wai Fan Lam

Doctor Sean
Prof. Sean Deoni Associate Professor of Pediatrics (Research), Associate Professor of Diagnostic Imaging (Research) USA

Prof. Sean Deoni

Agenda


Hong Kong Time (UTC+8)

19:00 Opening
19:05 Welcome Note 
19:15 The Development of Executive Functioning Skills in Preschool Children: Research and Clinical Landscape in Hong Kong
Dr. Fanny Wai Fan Lam
19:45 Mapping Nutrition to Child Cognitive Development and Learning
Prof. Sean Deoni
20:15 Live Q&A Session
20:45 Closing

 

Academic Accreditation:

  • Hong Kong College of Community Medicine: 1 (PP-PP)
  • Hong Kong College of Emergency Medicine: 1.5 (CME-PP)
  • Hong Kong College of Paediatricians: 1 (A-PP)
  • Hong Kong College of Physicians: 1 (PP-PP)
  • Hong Kong Dietitians Association: 0.5 core and 1 non-core CDE 
  • Hong Kong Nutrition Association: 1 (CE)
  • Medical Council of Hong Kong: 2 CME-PASSIVECME
  • Pharmacy Central Continuing Education Committee: 1.75 (CEU)
  • The Hong Kong College of Anaesthesiologists: 1.5 (PP-NA)
  • The Hong Kong College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists: 1 (PP-PN)
  • The Hong Kong College of Pathologists: 1 (CME-PP)