Time: 9:30AM – 4:30PM, Sunday, Jun 28, 2026

Location: Zoom Meeting

Organizer: Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine 

Co-Organizers: 
1. Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine Alumni Association in Sydney Inc.
2. Deng Tietao Research Institute, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine
3. NSW Association of Chinese Medicine Inc.
4. Sydney Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine (SITCM)

MAIN PROGRAM:

1. Opening Ceremony
Chair: Dr Yixu Du
Opening Remarks by Professor Hongbin Wang, President of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine
Establishment Ceremony of the Deng Tietao Academic Thought Workstation (Sydney) (Coestablished by Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Deng Tietao Research Institute, NSW Association of Chinese Medicine, and Sydney Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine)

2. Morning Academic Session
Chair: Dean Jian Jiang
1). Keynote Address by President Hongbin Wang: “A Long Journey Across Boundless Sky and Land”;
2). Video Academic Presentation by Professor Zhongguang Deng: Selected Cases of Simple, Convenient, Effective, and Economical TCM Therapies;
3). Academic Report by Professor Xiaobin Liu: Inheritance and Development of Professor Deng Tietao’s Academic Experience in the Treatment of Myasthenia Gravis

12:30-13:30 Lunch Break

3. Afternoon Academic Session
Chair: Dr Hanwen Deng & Dr Liming Liang
1).Academic Lecture by Professor Wei Wu: Professor Deng Tietao’s Theories of “Interrelationship of the Five Zang Organs” and “Five Diagnostic Methods and Ten Diagnostic Principles” and Their Clinical Applications;
2). Academic Sharing by Professor Jianxiong Chen: “A Family Legacy of Medical Virtue and Enduring Influence: Reflections on Learning Professor Deng Tietao’s Family Tradition and Medical Ethics”;
3). Presentation by Mr Yifan Yang: Practicing Professor Deng’s Instructions and Promoting the Globalization of Traditional Chinese Medicine;
4). Academic Report by Dr Kevin Chang: “Spreading Chinese Medicine to the World with Australia as a Pioneer”—Professor Deng’s Expectations and Encouragement for Chinese Medicine in Australia and the Australian Chinese Medicine Association;
5). Joint Academic Sharing by Dr Wenguang Chen, Dr Guoxin Huang, Dr Weiguo Lao, and Dr Minxing Xie: Reflections on the Overseas Inheritance and Development of Professor Deng Tietao’s Academic Thought;
6). Conference Closing Remarks;

Time: 7:00PM – 10:00PM, Saturday, Jun 06, 2026

Location: Zoom Meeting

Speakers: Dr. Haipeng Zou

Deputy Chief Physician, Director of the First Department of Tuina (Xicheng Campus), Beijing Massage Hospital.

Dr. Zou Haipeng graduated from Beijing University of Chinese Medicine with a master's degree in Orthopedics and Traumatology of Chinese Medicine. He serves as a master's degree supervisor for the Chinese Medicine program at Beijing Union University. He is a mentoring instructor for the second batch of the National Academic Experience Inheritance Program for Renowned Senior Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners in Blind Medical Massage Institutions. He is also a standing committee member of the Martial Arts and Health Preservation Professional Committee of the China Medical Qigong Society, a council member of the Scalp Acupuncture Professional Committee of the World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies, and a standing committee member of the Acupotomy Professional Committee of the China Association for the Promotion of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

TOPIC: Treatment of Cervical Spondylosis and Thoracic Facet Joint Disorders with Tuina Techniques

This lecture will systematically introduce the comprehensive knowledge framework for treating cervical spondylosis and thoracic facet joint disorders using Tuina Techniques.

First, it will clarify the definitions and common symptoms of cervical spondylosis and thoracic facet joint disorders (such as neck and shoulder pain, upper limb numbness, and radiating pain in the chest and back). Then, it will analyze their common causes and pathogenesis, including spinal biomechanical imbalances caused by long-term strain and poor posture. On this basis, it will review the anatomical basis of the cervical and thoracic spine and the anatomical abnormalities caused by diseases, such as intervertebral disc degeneration and joint dislocation. Following that, the mechanisms of action of Tuina Techniques will be explained, covering the release of adhesions, correction of malposition, and improvement of circulation.

The lecture will focus on demonstrating commonly used relaxation techniques for the neck and back (plucking, grasping, rolling, and point pressing), as well as pressing and moving techniques. Finally, symptomatic treatment strategies will be provided based on specific clinical conditions, and important operational precautions will be emphasized – including contraindications, force control, and positional safety – to ensure clinical efficacy and safety.

*** 讲座录像重播  *** 有效期至2026年6月28日

Time: 7:00PM – 10:00PM, Saturday, Apr 25, 2026

Location: Zoom Meeting

Speakers: Dr. Youhe Zhang

Studied at Yunnan Radiology Department in 1972. 

Worked at Baoshan Regional Hospital, Yunnan Province from 1973 to March 1978, working in the radiology and internal medicine departments for over two years.
 
Studied in the Department of Medicine at the Guangzhou college of TCM from 1978 to 1982.

Practicing Traditional Chinese Medicine in Sydney since 1995.

Topics:

I. Clinical Practice and Experience
1）Achieving noticeable therapeutic effects within 30 minutes or on the same day with appropriate herbal prescriptions.
2）Modified Guizhi Decoction for the treatment of nerve injury.
3）Notes on the diagnosis and treatment of skin diseases.
4）Experiences using Xuefu Zhuyu Decoction.
5）A phlegm-dampness treatment formula with stronger efficacy than Erchen Decoction.
6）Elevated body temperature and syndrome differentiation in prescribing medication.

II. The Relationship Between Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western Medicine in Theory and Clinical Practice
1）On the disciplinary positioning of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Western medicine.
2）TCM has been ahead for two thousand years; it represents holistic and individualized medicine in the modern sense.
3）TCM and Western medicine are two enduring pillars of human clinical medicine.
4）Misconceptions about human disease and the resulting pitfalls in clinical medicine.

III. “Min Ke Ning” (Anti-Allergic Cough Relief) Concentrated Granule Formula for Treating Asthma-Related Allergic Cough and Wheezing
1. Composition (Herbal Ingredients):
2. Therapeutic Effects
3. Indications:
4. Administration and Dosage:
5. Toxicity and Side Effects
6. Notes

Time: 7:00PM – 10:00PM, Saturday, Mar 28, 2026

Location: Zoom Meeting

Speakers: Dr. Maria Benxia Wu

Dr. Wu is a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioner based in Sydney, Australia, with several decades of clinical experience in acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. She is a registered practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and runs a clinical practice in Camperdown, Sydney.

Maria holds a Master of Herbal Medicine from the University of Sydney and has undertaken other clinical and academic training in Traditional Chinese Medicine in both China and Australia. She is currently a PhD candidate at RMIT University, where her research focuses on complementary medicine, with particular emphasis on the investigation of Traditional Chinese Medicine tongue inspection in relation to cancer and broader clinical health assessment.
Her research interests include complementary medicine, traditional diagnostic approaches in Chinese medicine, and integrative strategies in cancer care. She has contributed to peer-reviewed publications examining Traditional Chinese Medicine diagnostic techniques and their potential relevance to contemporary clinical research.

Maria has presented her work at professional and academic events internationally and has taken part in conferences focused on integrative medicine, natural bioactive compounds, and nutrition technologies.

Topics: Exploring Visually Assessed Tongue Features in Cancer Survivors and Longitudinal Changes in Tongue Morphology within Traditional Chinese Medicine

Cancer survivorship is increasing globally, and many people living with and beyond cancer seek supportive care such as Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), in which tongue inspection is routinely used as a diagnostic and monitoring tool. While cross-sectional studies suggest that certain tongue features may differ between patients with cancer and healthy individuals, little is known about how these features evolve over time in cancer survivors or whether they reflect clinical trajectories.

Cross-sectional findings suggest that selected tongue features may be associated with cancer presence, although discrimination was modest and reliability varied. Longitudinal observations indicate that tongue morphology may evolve over time in ways that parallel clinical trajectories in breast cancer survivorship. Together, these exploratory findings highlight the need for standardised definitions, improved rater training, and larger prospective multi-centre studies to evaluate whether serial tongue imaging could serve as a low-cost adjunct for monitoring cancer survivorship within integrative care contexts.

Time: 7:00PM – 10:00PM, Saturday, Feb 28, 2026

Location: Zoom Meeting

Speakers: Pro. Jian Sheng Zhang (Jerry)

Pro. Zhang graduated from Beijing University of Chinese Medicine and Pharmacology with a Medical Bachelor Degree in 1982. He was awarded a Ph. D. Degree from Beijing Medical
University in 1987. He worked at Beijing Medical University as an Associate Professor and has published over forty articles in China, UK, USA, Germany and Australia.

Topics: Precise application of Chinese medicine to improve clinical efficacy

Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) refers to medicinal substances used under the guidance of TCM theory. Due to their origins including plants, animals, and minerals, plant-based medicines account for the largest proportion and are the most commonly used.

Historically, the field of pharmacology has been referred to as “traditional herbal medicine.” TCM encompasses a wide range of substances, primarily categorized into medicinal materials (herbal medicines and processed herbal products) and TCM formulations, including traditional clinical formulations (pills, powders, ointments, pills, broths, etc.), Chinese patent medicines, and granules used for combination therapy. The diagnosis and differential diagnosis, as well as the analysis and categorization of causes, mechanisms, and symptoms, serve as the foundation for TCM practitioners in selecting formulas, choosing medicines, selecting meridians and acupoints, and administering treatments.

The content of this lecture includes an exploration of the origins of traditional herbal medicine, the basic plants used, the processes of harvesting and processing, the techniques of cultivation and preparation, the identification of authenticity, the properties and pathways of action, the active constituents, pharmacological and toxicological effects, combination formulas, dosage forms, and interactions between herbs and drugs, all of which are essential for ensuring the rational and precise use of medications and enhancing clinical efficacy. 

Time: 7:00PM – 10:00PM, Saturday, Feb 07, 2026

Location: Zoom Meeting

Speakers: Dr. Bo Li

Dr Li graduated from Shanxi University of Chinese Medicine. Apprenticed to Su Mingliang, a disciple of Liu Shaowu. Through years of clinical practice, he has become skilled in applying the Three Parts and Six Syndrome pattern differentiation method—particularly "Four Pulse Diagnosis" and "Coordinated Therapy"—to treat various chronic diseases.

Topics: Introduction to the Three Parts and Six Syndromes

The Three Parts and Six Syndromes theory is a medical doctrine established by the renowned traditional Chinese medicine practitioner from Shanxi, Mr. Liu Shaowu, one of the first 500 distinguished veteran practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine in China. This theory is the culmination of Mr. Liu Shaowu's extensive research on foundational texts such as the Treatise on Cold Damage and Miscellaneous Diseases (Shanghanlun) and his long-term clinical practice.

Time: 7:00PM – 10:00PM, Saturday, Oct 18, 2025

Location: Zoom Meeting

Speakers: Dr. Xiaobing Huo

Dr. Huo studied at Henan College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (now Henan University of Chinese Medicine) from 1978 to 1983. After graduation, he practiced Traditional Chinese Medicine for six years at the Luoyamg Baimasi Orthopedic Hospital in Henan. In 1989, he came to Western Australia and founded the Beijing Acuponcture and Herbal Clinic. Worked as a Chinese medicine practitioner.

Topics: Asthma by Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture

Asthma is a common respiratory disease, particularly in Australia, where its incidence is extremely high. According to statistics, approximately one in nine people may suffer from varying degrees of asthma. Western medicine believes that the disease can only be controlled with medication, but cannot be cured. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), however, holds a different view, using acupuncture and Chinese Medication to treat asthma.

Here, we will discuss the treatment of asthma using TCM herbs and acupuncture, and introduce Professor Shao Jingming's "Three Acupoints, Five Needles, and One Cupping" method.

Time: 7:00PM – 10:00PM, Saturday, Aug 23, 2025

Location: Zoom Meeting

Speakers: Dr. Jingjia Yan

• Chief Physician and Master’s Supervisor；
• Chief Physician of the Department of Anesthesiology, Quanzhou No.1 Hospital；
• Distinguished Director of the Department of Anesthesiology, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital Fujian Branch (Jinjiang City Hospital)；
• + many more positions ...

Dr Yan has published over 60 academic papers in SCI-indexed journals, the Chinese Medical Association journal series, and CSCD ournals. He has led numerous scientific research projects in Quanzhou and has received two Second Prizes and one Third Prize for Scientific and Technological Progress from the Quanzhou Municipal Government. He has developed multiple new technologies and techniques and holds three invention patents.

Dr Yan serves on the editorial board of the Chinese Journal of Minimally Invasive Surgery, and is an invited peer reviewer for hongqing Medicine and Chinese Journal of Clinical New Medicine.

Topics:

Application of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Principles in Perioperative Anesthesia and Anesthesia-Based Sleep Therapy

Abstract:

1. Overview

2. Guiding Anesthesia Induction with the Yin-Yang Theory

3. Applying TCM Principles to Precision Anesthesia

4. Emphasizing Preventive Concepts in Preemptive Analgesia and Antiemesis

5. Using the "Jun-Chen-Zuo-Shi" Principle in Postoperative Pain Management

6. Guiding Sleep Therapy and ERAS with the Holistic Concept