Dr Timothy Kwok graduated from University of Leicester in the UK and received specialist training in Geriatric and Internal Medicine in St George’s Hospital in London before returning to Hong Kong, to join the Department of Medicine & Therapeutics in the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK). He obtained his MD in 2004. He was promoted to professorship in 2006. At CUHK, he is director of Jockey Club centre for osteoporosis care and control and Jockey Club Centre for Positive Ageing (a comprehensive care centre for people with dementia). He is also deputy director of Jockey Club Institute of Ageing. His research interests include osteoporosis, dementia, nutrition, palliative care and health services.