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🌟 Assist Prof Dr. Iong Man Teng: A Dedicated Scholar in Law and Healthcare 📚⚖️

🌿Professional Title:

Assistant Professor and Programme Coordinator of Master of Law in Macau Law and Practice, Faculty of Law, University of Macau

🖥Biography:

Assistant Professor and Programme Coordinator of the Master of Law in Macau Law and Practice at the University of Macau, Dr. Man Teng Iong holds a PhD in Private Law from the University of Minho, Portugal. Specializing in Medical/Health Law and the Law of Obligations, his contributions include groundbreaking studies on traditional Chinese medicine’s civil liability and Advance Directives. He has authored notable works, including Responsabilidade Civil na Medicina Tradicional Chinesa (2024), and serves as an editor for esteemed legal journals while actively collaborating with global research institutions.

🎓Academic Journey:

  • PhD in Private Law, University of Minho, Portugal (2018-2022)
  • Master of Laws, University of Macau, China (2013-2015)
  • Bachelor of Laws, New University of Lisbon, Portugal (2009-2013)

🔬Research Contributions:

  • Dr. Man Teng Iong has profoundly influenced medical and health law through pioneering works. His 2024 publication, Responsabilidade Civil na Medicina Tradicional Chinesa, bridges traditional Chinese medicine and Western legal systems, marking a groundbreaking exploration of civil liability in this field. Additionally, his studies on Advance Directives have expanded the boundaries of patient autonomy, addressing their cross-border and maritime applications.

✒️Editorial Appointments:

  • Associate Editor, Medicine and Law
  • Deputy Chief Editor, China Ocean Law Review
  • Co-Editor in Chief, Marine Law and Policy

🌟Professional Memberships:

  • Vice President of the Macao Association of Promotion of Law for Public
  • Director of Guangzhou Law Society’s Human Rights Law Research Association
  • Vice Chairman of the Macao Think Tank of United Citizens

🌐Collaborations:

  • Dr. Man collaborates extensively, contributing to research at the University of Minho and Hainan University, and represents Macao in the Portuguese-speaking health law association.

🌟Achievements in Academia:

  • With nine journal publications and active participation in leading research centers, Dr. Man Teng Iong continues to foster innovation and cross-cultural dialogue in legal studies.

📘Books Published:

  • Responsabilidade Civil na Medicina Tradicional Chinesa (2024)
  • Directivas Antecipadas de Vontade (2017)
  • Translator of Direito Penal Português – Parte Geral II (2024)

🏥Conclusion:

Dr. Man Teng Iong’s dedication to bridging Eastern and Western legal traditions highlights his commitment to innovation and academic excellence. Through his research, publications, and leadership roles, he continues to shape the discourse on medical law and patient autonomy, fostering greater understanding and global collaboration in the legal domain.

📄Publications

    • “Construction of model contract law for Guangdong-Macao intensive cooperation zone in Hengqin”
      • Author: Iong, M.T.
      • Journal: Journal of Infrastructure, Policy and Development, 2024, 8(4), 3525
    • “The Role of China in Enhancing Global Supply Chains: Legal Obstacles and Solutions”
      • Author: Iong, M.T.
      • Journal: Global Trade and Customs Journal, 2023, 18(9), pp. 338–345
    • “Compulsive medical acts and duty to inform: the Portuguese perspective”
      • Author: Iong, M.T.
      • Journal: BioLaw Journal, 2023, (1), pp. 457–466
    • “Telemedicine in China: An enlightenment from COVID-19”
      • Author: Iong, M.T.
      • Journal: Medicine and Law, 2020, 39(4), pp. 595–602
    • “The struggle against the COVID-19 pandemic in Macao”
      • Authors: Raposo, V.L. and Iong, M.T.
      • Journal: BioLaw Journal, 2020, 2020(Special Issue 1), pp. 747–752
Assist Prof Dr. Iong Man Teng | Medical Law | Best Researcher Award