Henry H. Y. Tong PhD, MPH, MPA, BPharm (Hons), RPh (Macao & Hong Kong)

Dr. Henry H. Y. Tong received his B.Pharm.(Hons) degree with a 1st Class Honors from the School of Pharmacy, Chinese University of Hong Kong in 1997, Ph.D. degree in Pharmaceutical Technology in Chinese University of Hong Kong in 2003, Master of Public Health degree in University of Hong Kong in 2011, and a Master of Public Administration degree in Chinese Academy of Governance in 2015.

Dr. Tong is currently the Professor in Division of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Health Sciences and Sports, and the Professor & Director in Center of Artificial Intelligence driven Drug Discovery, Faculty of Applied Science, Macao Polytechnic University. In 2005–2022, he has been the Programme Coordinator in Division of Biomedical Science, covering three allied health professionals, i.e., speech and language therapists, medical laboratory technologists, and pharmacy technicians. Apart from his teaching duties in healthcare related subjects, he is actively conducting academic research in the area of pharmaceutical sciences. His research interests include formulation sciences and AI-driven drug discovery. To date, he has published 100+ articles in SCIE-listed journals, 3 book chapters in scientific collections and 9 patents. In academia-industry collaboration, he has participated, and has assisted, the R&D activities in 2 Phase II candidates, 2 Phase I candidates, 10+ preclinical drug candidates, and numerous generic drugs, medical foods, health supplements, and cosmetic products. Some of which are brand name products reputable in overseas countries, China, and Greater Bay Area, Guangdong province. His current researches aim to apply AI-driven drug repurposing technology to neglected tropical diseases, including African human trypanosomiasis, leishmaniasis, Chagas disease, echinococcosis and multidrug-resistant tuberculosis, in China and countries under Belt & Road Initiatives.

Education & Experience
Academic qualifications:
2012 - 2015: Master of Public Administration, Chinese Academy of Governance
2012 - 2013: Certificate in Medical and Health Science Education, The University of Hong Kong
2009 - 2011: Master of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong
2007 - 2008: Certified Gambling Counsellors Training Course, Caritas Anti-Gambling Counselling Centre
2000 - 2003: Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), School of Pharmacy, Chinese University of Hong Kong
1997 - 1998: Associate Diploma in Health Services Management, Hong Kong Open University
1994 - 1997: Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm.), School of Pharmacy, Chinese University of Hong Kong

Working experiences:
2022 - Present: Professor & Director, Center of Artificial Intelligence driven Drug Discovery, Faculty of Applied Science, Macao Polytechnic University
2010 - Present: Professor, Division of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Health Sciences and Sports, Macao Polytechnic University
2005 - 2022: Program Coordinator in Division of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Health Sciences and Sports, Macao Polytechnic University
2003 - 2010: Associate Professor, School of Health Sciences, Macao Polytechnic Institute

Selected Publications

1. Li Q., Luo J., Fu C., Kang W., Wang L., Tong H.H.Y., Lun Z., Zhang Q., Lai D., Liu H. Discovery of Novel CRK12 Inhibitors for the Treatment of Human African Trypanosomiasis: An Integrated Computational and Experimental Approach (2025) Pharmaceuticals, 18 (6), art. no. 778.
2. Zhai X., Tong H.H.Y., Lam C.K., Xing A., Sha Y., Luo G., Meng W., Li J., Zhou M., Huang Y., Wong L.S., Wang C., Li K. Association and causal mediation between marital status and depression in seven countries (2024) Nature Human Behaviour, 8 (12), art. no. 2120, pp. 2392 – 2405.
3. Tong, H.H.Y., Du, Z., Wang, G.N., Chan, H.M., Chang, Q., Lai, L.C.M., Chow, A.H.L., Zheng, Y. Spray freeze drying with polyvinylpyrrolidone and sodium caprate for improved dissolution and oral bioavailability of oleanolic acid, a BCS Class IV compound (2011) International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 404 (1-2), pp. 148-158.
4. Tong, H.H.Y., Chow, A.S.F., Chan, H.M., Chow, A.H.L., Wan, Y.K.Y., Williams, I.D., Shek, F.L.Y., Chan, C.K. Process-induced phase transformation of berberine chloride hydrates (2010) Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 99 (4), pp. 1942-1954.
5. Tong, H.H.Y., Wu, H.B., Zheng, Y., Xi, J., Chow, A.H.L., Chan, C.K. Physical characterization of oleanolic acid nonsolvate and solvates prepared by solvent recrystallization (2008) International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 355 (1-2), pp. 195-202.

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AI-driven Drug Discovery