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唐海誼 Tong Hoi Yee, Henry

Tong Hoi Yee, Henry

Professor, Director

Tel: (853) 8599 3438
Email: henrytong@mpu.edu.mo
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 Biography

Henry H. Y. Tong PhD, MPH, MPA, BPharm (Hons), RPh (Macao & Hong Kong)

Dr. Henry H. Y. Tong received his B.Pharm.(Hons) degree with a 1st Class Honors from the School of Pharmacy, Chinese University of Hong Kong in 1997, Ph.D. degree in Pharmaceutical Technology in Chinese University of Hong Kong in 2003, Master of Public Health degree in University of Hong Kong in 2011, a Certificate in Medical and Health Science Education in University of Hong Kong in 2013, and a Master of Public Administration degree in Chinese Academy of Governance in 2015.

Dr. Tong is currently the Professor in Division of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Health Sciences and Sports, and the Professor & Director in Center of Artificial Intelligence driven Drug Discovery, Faculty of Applied Science, Macao Polytechnic University. In 2005–2022, he has been the Programme Coordinator in Division of Biomedical Science, covering three allied health professionals, i.e., speech and language therapists, medical laboratory technologists, and pharmacy technicians. Apart from his teaching duties in healthcare related subjects, he is actively conducting academic research in the area of pharmaceutical sciences. His research interests include preformulation studies, formulation development and drug information services. To date, he has published 61 articles in SCIE-listed journals, 3 book chapters in scientific collections and 7 patents. He is a member of the editorial board of 2 academic journals, and has served as a reviewer for 20 SCIE-listed journals. In academia-industry collaboration, he has participated, and has assisted, the R&D activities in 2 Phase II candidates, 2 Phase I candidates, 10+ preclinical drug candidates, and numerous generic drugs, medical foods, health supplements, and cosmetic products. Some of which are brand name products reputable in overseas countries, China, and Greater Bay Area, Guangdong province.

 Education and Experiences

Educational background
2012-2015: Master of Public Administration, Chinese Academy of Governance
2012-2013: Certificate in Medical and Health Science Education, The University of Hong Kong
2009-2011: Master of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong
2000-2003: Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), School of Pharmacy, Chinese University of Hong Kong
1997-1998: Associate Diploma in Health Services Management, Hong Kong Open University
1994-1997: Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm.), School of Pharmacy, Chinese University of Hong Kong

Working experiences
2022-Present: Professor & Director, Centre for Artificial Intelligence Driven Drug Discovery, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Macao Polytechnic University
2010-Present: Professor, Division of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Health Sciences and Sports, Macao Polytechnic University
2005-2022: Programme Coordinator in Division of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Health Sciences and Sports, Macao Polytechnic University
2003-2010: Associate Professor, School of Health Sciences, Macao Polytechnic Institute

 Research Interests

  • Pharmaceutics
  • Dosage form science

 Selected Publications

  1. Xuan, B., Chen, Y.C.S., Wong, K.C., Chen, R., Lo, P.S., Lakerveld, R., Tong, H.H.Y., Chow, S.F. Impact of cocrystal solution-state stability on cocrystal dissociation and polymorphic drug recrystallization during dissolution, (2021) International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 610, art. no. 121239.
  2. Liu, H., Nie, J., Stephen Chan, H.C., Zhang, H., Li, L., Lin, H., Tong, H.H.Y., Ma, A., Zhou, Z. Phase solubility diagrams and energy surface calculations support the solubility enhancement with low hygroscopicity of Bergenin: 4-Aminobenzamide (1: 1) cocrystal (2021) International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 601, art. no. 120537.
  3. Tong, H.H.Y., Du, Z., Wang, G.N., Chan, H.M., Chang, Q., Lai, L.C.M., Chow, A.H.L., Zheng, Y. Spray freeze drying with polyvinylpyrrolidone and sodium caprate for improved dissolution and oral bioavailability of oleanolic acid, a BCS Class IV compound (2011) International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 404 (1-2), pp. 148-158.
  4. Tong, H.H.Y., Chow, A.S.F., Chan, H.M., Chow, A.H.L., Wan, Y.K.Y., Williams, I.D., Shek, F.L.Y., Chan, C.K. Process-induced phase transformation of berberine chloride hydrates (2010) Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 99 (4), pp. 1942-1954.
  5. Tong, H.H.Y., Wu, H.B., Zheng, Y., Xi, J., Chow, A.H.L., Chan, C.K. Physical characterization of oleanolic acid nonsolvate and solvates prepared by solvent recrystallization (2008) International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 355 (1-2), pp. 195-202.
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