Man-Chiu Poon

Man-Chiu Poon

MD, FRCPC

Positions

Professor

Cumming School of Medicine, Department of Medicine

Professor

Cumming School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics | Oncology

Member

Arnie Charbonneau Cancer Institute

Contact information

Email

mcpoon@ucalgary.ca

Phone number

Office: 403.944.1564

Preferred method of communication

Admin Assistant

Amaninder Grewal

Email: amaninder.grewal@ahs.ca

Office: 403.944.4753

Background

Educational Background

Doctor of Medicine Medicine, University of British Columbia, 1968

M.S. Pathology, University of Toronto, 1970

Biography

Currently clinical and emeritus professor of Medicine, Oncology and Pediatrics and Director, Southern Alberta Rare Blood and Bleeding Disorders Comprehensive Care Program. Was head of the Division of Hematology and Hematologic Malignancies in the Department of Medicine (1993-2001) and director of Hematology in the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Foothills Hospital (1988-1997). Active in the hematology/hemostasis/ thrombosis research, care and education community nationally and internationally with more than 240 peer-reviewed publications in addition to book chapters and invited articles. Past president of the Canadian Hematology Society (1998-2000) and past president of the Association of Hemophilia Clinic Directors of Canada (1997-1999). Have since 1993 been volunteer for the World Federation of Hemophilia promoting hemophilia care, research and education in China.

Research

Areas of Research

Area of Focus
  • Hemostasis/thrombosis
Activities

Current research focuses on the pathogenesis, and novel management of acquired and congenital hemostatic and thrombotic disorders.

Awards

  • award, 2018
  • award, 2017
  • commendation, 2017
  • Honorary Professorship, 2017
  • award, 2016
  • commendation, 2016
  • award, 2015
  • award, 2013
  • commendation, 2012
  • award, 2011
  • commendation, 2011
  • award, 2009
  • City of Calgary Friends of Canada Award, 2009
  • commendation, 2009
  • Guenter Distinguished Achievement Award (University of Calgary, Faculty of Medicine), 2009
  • Honorary Professor, Dept of Pathology, University of Hong Kong (renewed to 2011), 2009
  • The Dr. John Dawson Award for Clinical Excellence (Dept of Medicine, FMC), 2009
  • award, 2008
  • Distinguished Emeritus member, American Society of Hematology, 2008
  • Guenter Distinguished Achievement Award University of Calgary, 2008
  • World Federation of Hemophilia 2008 International Healthcare Volunteer Award, 2008
  • award, 2007
  • Canadian Hemophilia Society International Contribution Award for year 2006, 2007
  • Honorary Professor, Department of Pathology, University of Hong Kong (renewed to 2009), 2007
  • Nomination for University of Calgary President's Internationalization Award, 2007
  • Visiting Professor, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing, China (2007-2010), 2007
  • Visiting Professor, Anhui Provincial Hospital, Hefei, Anhui, China, 2006
  • award, 2005
  • Guenter Distinguished Achievement Award (University of Calgary, Faculty of Medicine), 2005
  • Honourary Professor, Department of Pathology (Haematology), University of Hong Kong, 2005
  • Honourary Professor, Department of Pathology (Haematology), University of Hong Kong (2005-2007), 2005
  • Visiting Professor, Institute of Hematology, The second Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China, 2005
  • award, 2004
  • CMSA Letter of Excellence in Teaching (Blood Course), 2004
  • Inga Marie Nilsson Award (World Federation of Hemophilia), 2004
  • award, 2003
  • CMSA Letter of Excellence in Teaching (Lectures), 2003
  • Nomination for Immigrant of Distinction Award 2003 (Calgary Immigration AID Society), 2003
  • Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal, 2003
  • award, 2002
  • Gold Star Letter Award For Excellence in Teaching (Lectures), 2002
  • award, 2001
  • CMSA Letter of Excellence in Teaching (Small Group Teaching), 2001
  • Gold Star Letter Award For Excellence in Teaching (Lectures), 2001
  • award, 2000
  • commendation, 2000
  • Gold Star Letter Award For Excellence in Teaching (Lectures), 2000
  • Twin of the year of 1999 Award (World Federation of Hemophilia Twinning Program), 2000
  • award, 1999
  • Gold Star Letter Award For Excellence in Teaching (Lectures), 1999
  • award, 1998
  • Gold Star Letter Award For Excellence in Teaching (Lectures), 1998
  • Honorary Professor, Tianjin Institute of Hematology, Peking Union Medical College, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, 1998
  • Honorary Professor, Tianjin Institute of Hematology, Peking Union Medical College, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences (1998 - unlimited term), 1998
  • Associate Deans Letter for Teaching Excellence in Undergraduate, 1997
  • award, 1997
  • Gold Star Letter Award for Excellence in Teaching (Lectures), 1997
  • Gold Star Letter Award For Excellence in Teaching (Small Group Teaching), 1997
  • award, 1996
  • Gold Star Letter Award for Excellence in Teaching, 1996
  • award, 1995
  • Gold Star Letter Award for Excellence in Teaching, 1995
  • award, 1994
  • Gold Star Letter Award for Excellence in Teaching, 1994
  • award, 1993
  • Certificate of Excellence (XIVth International Congress on Thrombosis and Hemostasis, New York), 1993
  • Dr. Cecil Harris Award (Canadian Hemophilia Society), 1993
  • Gold Star Letter Award for Excellence in Teaching, 1993
  • Memorial Prize, 1982
  • award, 1975

Publications

Research Gate