Calendar 2005–06

134 Part 3 • Research Units and University Extensions Dementia Research Unit Tel.: 2632 3637 Fax.: 2646 2284 E-mail: psychiatry@cuhk.edu.hk With an increasing ageing population, dementia care has become a pressing issue for many countries. The Dementia Research Unit of the Department of Psychiatry was set up in 1998 to organize and promote research in this area. The unit invites local and international collaborations. Its research focus is the genetic, epidemiological, and clinical aspects of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia. Dermatology Research Centre The Dermatology Research Centre was established in early 2005 and is strongly supported by Social Hygiene Service of the Centre of Health Protection, Department of Health. Its main objectives are to conduct research in the various fields of dermatology, and to organize dermatology courses, conference or symposium for the local community. Regular activities include teaching of medical student at the University, holding a yearly Dermatology Symposium at CUHK, and conducting dermatology research on a project basis. It also runs two specialized clinics at the Prince of Wales Hospital: The Hair and Nail Clinic and the Cutaneous Oncology Clinic. The latter is a joint function with the Department of Clinical Oncology and Radiotherapy, PWH. The Dermotology Research Centre seeks further collaboration with other medical subspecialties and to promote exchange with dematologists from other parts of the world. Diabetes and Endocrine Centre Tel.: 2632 2876 Fax.: 2632 2811 E-mail: cscockram@cuhk.edu.hk The Diabetes and Endocrine Centre was originally established within the Department of Medicine in 1985 as the Metabolic Investigation Unit. It expanded into the current centre in 1993. The centre combines high quality service provision with many research activities. With the very significant increase in the number of people with diabetes in Hong Kong, the main focus of the centre’s activities is diabetes care and management, although a comprehensive range of other endocrinological services are also provided. Major research interests include the genetics of type 2 diabetes in the young, obesity and diabetes, diabetic complications and their management, and the development of disbetes care models and outcome measures. The centre also plays an important educational role and organizes seminars and training workshops for all health professionals involved in diabetic care. International collaborative projects are numerous. Partners include the International Diabetes Federation and the World Health Organization Western Pacific Region.