RS Seminar: Translational Research in Rehabilitation: Examples from Studies on Lifestyle Factors
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Date
18 Mar 2026
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Organiser
Department of Rehabilitation Sciences
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Time
17:00 - 18:00
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Venue
R508, 5/F, Core R, PolyU Map
Speaker
Dr Yasu Kotera
Prof. Shirley NGAI
Prof. Benson LAU
Enquiry
Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University 3400 8040 rs.crm@polyu.edu.hk
Summary
Seminar Details
RS Seminar: Translational Research in Rehabilitation: Examples from Studies on Lifestyle Factors
• Time: 17:00pm - 18:00pm (HKT)
• Registration Time: 16:45pm
• Venue: R508, PolyU Campus
Keynote Speaker
Dr Yasu Kotera
Associate Professor in Mental Health, University of Nottingham Collaborative Researcher, University of Osaka Honorary Professor, Azerbaijan University
Dr Kotera, featured by major media, has published 300+ works on cross‑cultural wellbeing and leads the RECOLLECT consortium and REACH network, advancing global mental health recovery research across 30+ countries.
Prof. Shirley NGAI
Associate Head & Associate Professor, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Prof. Ngai specialises in airway obstructive diseases, chronic disease management, and cardiopulmonary physiotherapy. A Fellow of APSR, she has earned major teaching awards, secured key education grants, and holds international leadership roles.
Prof. Benson LAU
Associate Professor, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences,
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Prof. Lau researches neurobiological mechanisms of emotion and psychiatric disorders, lifestyle impacts on brain health, and translational rehabilitation technologies. He publishes widely, collaborates internationally, and integrates innovative, technology‑enhanced teaching into his pedagogy.
