Dr Yanie Soo

Dr Yannie Soo is a Neurologist, researcher, and hospital administrator with a passion for advancing women's health and well-being. She currently serves as the Assistant Chief Hospital Manager at Union Hospital. She is also an Honorary Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine and Therapeutics at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. Dr. Soo graduated from the Faculty of Medicine with honours as Dean’s List at the Chinese University of Hong Kong in 2000 and completed her neurology training at Prince of Wales Hospital. She pursued specialised training in stroke neuroimaging at Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, in 2006. As a pioneer in stroke care, she introduced 24-hour thrombolysis using telemedicine with iPad technology in Hong Kong in 2012, an initiative that received the Asia Pacific HIMSS Healthcare Award in 2013 and the Outstanding Team Award from the Hospital Authority in 2019. Over the past decade, she has taken a leading role in transforming the territory-wide stroke thrombolytic services and the Pre-hospital Stroke Notification Programme in Hong Kong.

As a Neurologist, Dr. Soo has extensive experience in managing brain health issues, including stroke, migraines, memory problems, and dementia. Her research focuses on the safety of anti-thrombotic therapy in patients with cerebral microbleeds, cardioembolic stroke, intracranial stenosis, and stroke rehabilitation using robotic devices. She has served as Principal Investigator in local and international clinical trials supported by competitive grants and is a member of the Steering Committee of the Microbleeds International Collaborative Network. To date, she has authored over 120 peer-reviewed publications in international journals.

In recent years, Dr. Soo has broadened her career scope to integrate leadership into healthcare. After taking a career break in 2021, she pursued further education in "Digital Transformation in Healthcare" and "AI and Machine Learning," equipping herself with cutting-edge knowledge to drive healthcare innovations. In 2022, she joined Union Hospital as the Assistant Chief Hospital Manager. Also in 2023, she commenced her journey with the CUHK Executive MBA programme, enhancing her strategic leadership abilities and empowering her to drive significant change in the healthcare sector. Her valuable insights on women's brain health—rooted in her knowledge of neurology, research, and leadership—make her an important contributor to the promotion of brain health and well-being for women across all stages of life.