InnoHK Centre for Oncology and Immunology
7th Flagship Symposium
Clinical Immuno-oncology,
Innovative therapeutics
and beyond
19 May 2026 (Tuesday), 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Grand Hall, 1/F, Building 12W, 12 Science Park West Avenue, HKSTP
Welcome to the InnoHK Centre for Oncology and Immunology Symposium, a distinguished event dedicated to advancing the frontiers of cancer research through the lens of Clinical Immuno‑oncology, Innovative Therapeutics and Beyond. Bringing together leading scientists, clinicians, and scholars, this symposium will explore cutting‑edge developments across the immuno‑oncology spectrum, including advancements in immune checkpoint inhibition, next‑generation cell and gene therapies, tumour microenvironment modulation, translational immunotherapy research, and emerging therapeutic strategies reshaping clinical practice. We invite you to join us for a program of insightful presentations and collaborative discussions designed to deepen knowledge and inspire new directions in immuno‑oncology.
Speakers
Prof. Kevin Smith, PhD
President & CEO
University Health Network
Professor
Institute for Medical Sciences, Department of Medicine, Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation (IHPME), Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto
Prof. Lillian Siu, MD
Senior Medical Oncologist, Director Phase 1 Clinical Trials Program, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University Health Network
Professor of Medicine
University of Toronto
President
American Association for Cancer Research 2025-2026
Research Project Leader
Centre for Oncology and Immunology Ltd.
Prof. Anskar Leung, MD, PhD
Clinical Professor, Chair of Haematology
Department of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong
Founder
ZeBlast Technology Limited
Research Programme Leader
Centre for Oncology and Immunology Ltd.
Prof. Bradly Wouters, PhD
Executive VP Science and Research
University Health Network
Senior Scientist
Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University Health Network
Professor
Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Toronto
Prof. Jürgen Ruland, MD, PhD
Professor, Director
Institute for Clinical Chemistry and Pathobiochemistry, Technical University of Munich
Research Project Leader
Centre for Oncology and Immunology Ltd.
Prof. Steven Chan, MD, PhD
Senior Scientist and Staff Physician
Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University Health Network
Associate Professor
Department of Medicine, Division of Haematology, The University of
Toronto
Research Project Leader
Centre for Oncology and Immunology Ltd.
Dr. Keith Stewart, MD
VP Cancer
University Health Network
Director
Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University Health Network
Richard H. Clark Chair in Cancer Medicine
Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Regional Vice President
Toronto Central South Regional Cancer Program, Ontario Health
Prof. Naoto Hirano, MD, PhD
Senior Scientist
Chair, Immuno-Oncology Program
Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University Health Network
Professor
Department of Immunology, University of Toronto
Associate Director for Research
Tumor Immunotherapy Program, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Honorary Professor
Department of Pathology, The University of Hong Kong
Research Project Leader
Centre for Oncology and Immunology Ltd.
Prof. Alan Wong, PhD
Associate Professor
School of Biomedical Sciences, The University of Hong Kong
Founder
Prowise Gene Editing Limited
Research Project Leader
Centre for Oncology and Immunology Ltd.
Prof. Tak Mak, PhD
Co-Director (Scientific) and Research Programme Leader
Centre for Oncology and Immunology Ltd.
Senior Scientist
Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University Health Network
Professor
Department of Medical Biophysics and Immunology, University of Toronto
Honorary Professor
Department of Pathology, The University of Hong Kong
Prof. Tracy McGaha, PhD
Senior Scientist
Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University Health Network
Professor
Department of Immunology, University of Toronto
Key Collaborator
Centre for Oncology and Immunology Ltd.
Prof. Aya El Helali, MD, PhD
Clinical Assistant Professor
Department of Clinical Oncology, The University of Hong Kong
Co-Chair
HKU-HKSH Multi-disciplinary Molecular Tumour Board
Research Project Leader
Centre for Oncology and Immunology Ltd.
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