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About HD@QT

We're building a vibrant community where all ages thrive with strong social bonds, lifelong care, and innovative programmes adding life to years, not just years to life.

Who We Are Steering Committee International Advisory Panel
Focus Areas

Focusing on 6 key areas, we work closely with residents and partners to co-develop solutions and measure their impact, ensuring a supportive and inclusive community.

Preventive Health & Care Delivery Purposeful Longevity Community & Urban Living Technology & Innovation Evaluation Communications & Engagement
Research & Impact

The Baseline Study is a cornerstone of the Health District @ Queenstown initiative, designed to better understand the needs, challenges, and aspirations of our vibrant community.

Baseline Study Objectives of The Study Updates and Findings The Team Behind the Study Take Part in the Baseline Study Baseline Study: Phase 1 Key Findings
Initiatives

We work with residents and partners to deliver a range of programmes that support active and connected living. Here are a few of the ongoing initiatives in the community.

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Who We Are

International Advisory Panel

Health District @ Queenstown benefits from the knowledge and experience of global experts. The International Advisory Panel includes specialists in areas such as ageing, healthcare, public health, policy, economics, psychology, and urban planning.

Since 2021, the panel has been providing valuable insights and sharing global best practices to help shape effective and sustainable initiatives. Their guidance supports the development of innovative solutions that promote healthier and more connected communities.

The current panel is serving a five-year term, running till 30 June 2031.

International Advisory Panel Members
John Beard, MD, PhD
(Chair)
  • Irene Diamond Professor and Director of the International Longevity Center-USA, Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health
  • Immediate past Director of Ageing and Life Course, World Health Organization, Geneva
Hidenori Arai, MD, PhD
  • President, National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology, Japan
Laura L. Carstensen, PhD
  • Professor of Psychology and the Fairleigh S. Dickinson, Jr., Professor in Public Policy, Stanford University
  • Founding Director of the Stanford Center on Longevity
Grace Chan
  • Chief Executive, The Hong Kong Council of Social Service
Rebecca L.H. Chiu, JP, MH, FAcSS (UK), Hon.FHKIH, Hon.MHKIP
  • Honorary Professor, Department of Urban Planning and Design, The University of Hong Kong
  • Founding Chairman, Asia Pacific Network for Housing Research
Molly Coye, MD, MPH
  • Founder of the Health Technology Center (now part of Public Health Institute in California)
  • Former Chief Innovation Officer, UCLA Health; Former State Health Officer, California and New Jersey
Linda P. Fried, MD, MPH
  • Director, Robert N. Butler Columbia Aging Center
  • Dean Emerita, Mailman School of Public Health
  • Professor, Epidemiology, Mailman School of Public Health
  • Professor, Medicine, Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University
Sir Peter Piot, MD, PhD
  • Professor of Global Health and Director Emeritus, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
Andrew J. Scott, MSc, D.Phil
  • Professor of Economics, London Business School
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