Professor Peng Bo, a renowned clinical expert in Chinese medicine, obtained his Doctor of Medicine degree in integrated Western and Chinese medicine from Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, and currently serves as Professor of Practice at the School of Chinese Medicine of Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU). Born into a distinguished family of Chinese medicine practitioners, Professor Peng inherited his family’s medical knowledge at an early age and later studied under a variety of mentors, achieving a remarkable synthesis of Chinese and Western medicine. With more than three decades of experience in the clinical practice, teaching, and research of Chinese medicine, he has developed a particular expertise in geriatric medicine and complex internal disorders. 

Regarding his academic research, Professor Peng focuses on vascular health, airway health, delaying ageing (longevity studies), and emerging respiratory infectious diseases, with a particular focus on geriatric diseases. He believes that Chinese medicine, with its long history, has accumulated profound theoretical knowledge and practical experience in addressing ageing and maintaining wellness, health and longevity for the elderly, making it an invaluable intellectual heritage for humanity. He advocates for the Chinese medicine health concept of “fulfilling one’s natural lifespan” (養其天年), conducting in-depth research into the fundamental nature and characteristics of human ageing processes and population ageing in Hong Kong, as well as the methods for maintaining physical health, longevity and a youthful physique.

In terms of professional services, Professor Peng believes that the essence of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) lies in treating illnesses and saving lives, and when a condition is deemed incurable, it reflects a lack of proper technique. He also emphasises the importance of TCM thinking, which values observation, listening and smelling, inquiry and palpation; focuses on the core pathogenesis; and prioritises the safety and flexibility of medication use. Professor Peng has been personally involved in frontline treatment during outbreaks of major infectious diseases, including SARS, avian influenza and COVID-19, saving countless lives while also accumulating rich academic and clinical experience.