Dr. Marco PANG (Hong Kong)

Dr. Pang is an Assistant Professor of the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Dr. Pang obtained his BSc in Physical Therapy and PhD in Neuroscience from the University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada. His research primarily focuses on identifying the mechanisms underlying bone loss and falls in compromised populations, and devising innovative physiotherapy interventions for improving bone health and physical functioning in patients with chronic diseases. He conducted the first randomized controlled study to show that intensive exercise training is effective in maintaining hip bone health in individuals with chronic stroke. His research has produced a good number of publications in highly rated journals in the field, including Journal of Bone and Mineral Research, Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair, Osteoporosis International, and Bone.