Dr. Henry & Sylvia Wong Foundation

Author: Felix

  • 2008 Wong Forum in Medicine at McMaster University

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    In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, the changing role of medical schools has become a critical topic. The fourth annual Henry and Sylvia Wong Forum in Medicine delved into this subject. The forum, titled “Teachers in a New Time, Teachers for a New Time,” aimed to address fundamental shifts in healthcare and how medical schools can adapt. Key points…

  • 2005 Wong Forum in Medicine at McMaster University

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    On November 24, 2005, McMaster University welcomed esteemed guests and scholars to the 2nd Annual Henry and Sylvia Wong Forum in Medicine. This year’s forum featured Dr. Kevin Kain, a renowned expert in Tropical Medicine and Infectious Diseases, as the distinguished speaker for both the Scientific and Public Lectures. Dr. Kain’s presence added a significant…

  • Henry Wong Building and Scholarship Fund at Tsinghua University

    Henry Wong Building and Scholarship Fund at Tsinghua University

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    Dr. Henry Wong immigrated from China to join his grandfather in Montreal at the tender age of 13. Even after 55 years, he remained connected to his Chinese heritage. Upon achieving considerable professional success, he demonstrated his commitment to his roots by making a substantial donation to Tsinghua University in Beijing. This generous contribution not…

  • The Henry & Sylvia Wong Bursary: Investing in McMaster’s Medical Future

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    Established in 2004, the Henry & Sylvia Wong Bursary in Medicine Fund stands as a beacon of support for aspiring medical students at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Each year, it provides a scholarship to a medical student, empowering them to pursue their educational goals and contribute to the field of medicine. As expressed…

  • 2004 Wong Forum in Medicine at McMaster University

    2004 Wong Forum in Medicine at McMaster University

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    Dr. Harvey Alter was the speaker for the 1st Annual Henry and Sylvia Wong Forum in Medicine at McMaster University. Serendipitously, Alter delivered his lecture on Sylvia’s birthday. As one of the pioneering investigators in the discovery of hepatitis C in the blood, Dr. Alter’s groundbreaking work revolutionized blood safety protocols, ensuring a significant impact…

  • Establishment of the Henry and Sylvia Wong Forum in Medicine at McMaster University

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    Henry and Sylvia Wong, both alumni of McMaster University, have established the Henry and Sylvia Wong Forum in Medicine. This innovative annual forum aims to advance research and public education in medicine. Henry was a member of McMaster’s medical school’s second graduating class in 1973. He is now a radiation oncologist in California. His wife, Sylvia, graduated…