Dr Mak Lung-Yi, Loey is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Hong Kong. She is a specialist in gastroenterology and hepatology. Dr Mak’s research interests include chronic viral hepatitis and steatotic liver disease. She has published more than 160 peer-reviewed articles in reputable journals, with >80 being first-authored/ co-first/ corresponding authored articles (H-index by Scopus: 34). Dr. Mak has received numerous academic awards, highlight being The Emerging Leader Award by The European Association for the Study of Liver, of which Dr. Mak is the first Chinese woman to receive this award. She was Finalist for The Rising Star Award, EMMS International’s inaugural Global Women in Healthcare Awards in association with the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh in 2024. To recognise her major contribution to advancing human health and community service, Loey is selected to receive the Ten Outstanding Young Persons of Hong Kong in 2024.
