Dr. Ling-Ping Cen, MD, PhD is a researcher at the Joint Shantou International Eye
Center (JSIEC) of Shantou University and the Chinese University of Hong Kong.
He completed his PhD at the Chinese University of Hong Kong and received the
CUHK Global Scholarship Programme for Research Excellence–CNOOC grant. He
completed his medical training at JSIEC and is currently the Head of the
Medical Retina/Neuro-ophthalmology Service and Department of Medical Education
at JSIEC. Dr. Cen has devoted his efforts to a career in ophthalmological and
neurological research for more than 15 years and has been funded by more than
10 national and provincial research grants as a principle investigator. He has
been the author of more than 40 publications in international journals,
including Nature Communications, PNAS, Ophthalmology, and Stem Cells. His
current research interests include optic nerve injury and repair,
neuro-ophthalmology, uveitis, retinal imaging, artificial intelligence, and
clinical and biological big data.
Dr. Shaoying Tan, MD, PhD is a Chief Physician in the field
of Ophthalmology. Currently, she holds the position of Research Assistant
Professor at the School of Optometry, the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Dr.
Tan specializes in the treatment of glaucoma and neuro-ophthalmic diseases. Her
research focuses on understanding the pathogenesis, clinical features, and
therapeutic strategies for autoimmune optic neuropathy and intraocular pressure
fluctuation in glaucoma.
Dr. Tan has received significant support from various national research grants, showcasing her dedication to advancing knowledge in her field. She also serves as the President of the Youth Committee of the Neuro-Ophthalmology Society of the Chinese Research Hospital Association and is a committee member of the Neuro-Ophthalmology Society of the Chinese Research Hospital Association and the Neuro-Ophthalmology Society of the Chinese Medical Doctor Association.