Prof. Juliana Chan is an internationally acclaimed clinician and researcher. She is the Founding Director of the Hon Kong Institute of Diabetes and Obesity, and is a professor at the Prince of Wales Hospital, Chinese University of Hong Kong. Dr. Chan’s research has advanced our knowledge of epidemiology, genetics and clinical care in diabetes. Dr. Chan is a member of the steering committee for the prevention of non-communicable disease in Hong Kong . For her outstanding contribution, the ADA, conferred the HAROLD RIFKIN award on Dr Chan in 2019.