Dr. Jimmy Lai
Academic and Professional Qualifications
Prince of Wales Hospital
Resident Specialist, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine and Therapeutics (till 6/2024)
Faculty of Medicine, Chinese University of Hong Kong
Clinical Tutor (Honorary), Department of Medicine and Therapeutics (till 6/2024)
Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine and Therapeutics (from 7/2024)
General Information
Education
MBChB (Hons., CUHK), MRCP (UK), FHKCP, FHKAM (Medicine)
Expertise
Advanced endoscopy, gastrointestinal bleeding
Research Interests
Cirrhosis and portal hypertension, viral hepatitis, endo-hepatology
Contact Information
X (Formerly twitter)
@JimmyLaiCT
Research Profile
Dr. Jimmy Lai graduated from the Chinese University of Hong Kong in 2015 with honours. He obtained MRCP(UK) in 2018 and received training in Gastroenterology and Hepatology in Prince of Wales Hospital. He obtained the fellowship of Gastroenterology and Hepatology in 2022.
Dr. Lai is active in cirrhosis and viral hepatitis research, and has published original research papers in peer-reviewed journals. He has special interest in portal hypertension and endo-hepatology. With his research findings, he has presented in international hepatology conferences, was awarded Poster of Distinction Award in Asia Pacific Digestive Week Forum 2017, Prize for Best Original Research by Trainees in 2021 from Hong Kong Academy of Medicine, as well as Distinguished Research Paper Award for Young Investigators in 2019, Young Investigator Research Grant and Best Thesis Award (gold medal) in 2022 from Hong Kong College of Physicians. He was named Distinguished Young Fellows by Hong Kong Academy of Medicine in 2023.
