e-Bulletin July 2026

Promotion of Professor Dennis Ip
Bridging Research, Education and Practice

We are pleased to announce the promotion of Professor Dennis Ip Kai-ming to Clinical Professor of Practice, effective July 2026. This well-deserved recognition reflects more than a distinguished track record; it acknowledges how Professor Ip’s leadership, research and teaching have become deeply interwoven with the School’s public health mission.

Professor Ip’s scholarly work on epidemic respiratory infections has always linked discovery with application. His translational efforts – ranging from novel surveillance methods to real-time policy input – have strengthened our capacity to respond to current and emerging threats. This is complemented by his stewardship of large, multidisciplinary initiatives, such as the HKJC Lung Cancer Screening Pilot Programme and the longitudinal cohort project with Nobel Laureate in Physics Professor Ferenc Krausz. Together, these programmes exemplify precision population health in action and provide authentic platforms for training the next generation of clinician researchers.

Professor Ip’s impact extends across curriculum, pedagogy, and professional training. He has shaped MBBS and MPH curricula, mentored trainees, and built robust training pipelines for Public Health Medicine, aligning education with frontline practice and policy needs. In service, his leadership on division, faculty, and national capacity‑building collaborations ensures continuity and coherence as we expand our offerings and partnerships.

This promotion solidifies the bridge between research excellence, education, and public health practice that defines our identity. The School extends our hearty congratulations to Professor Dennis Ip on this achievement.