Professor William GOGGINS (高威廉教授)  
BA (Brandeis), SM, ScD (Harv)

Associate Professor                                                                                                                                                                                                    
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Biography 

Professor William Goggins joined The Chinese University of Hong Kong as an Instructor in Biostatistics for the Centre for Epidemiology and Biostatistics of the School of Public Health and Primary Care in October 2003. He was promoted to Assistant Professor in September of 2004.

Professor Goggins obtained his doctorate in Biostatistics from Harvard University in 1997. His thesis topic was “Monte Carlo EM Methods for Analyzing Survival Data in the Presence of Interval Censoring”, which was completed under the supervision of Professor Dianne Finkelstein. He then did a 16 month post-doctoral fellowship in the Department of Public Health of Kaohsiung Medical University in Taiwan, where he was the first scholar from Harvard to be supported by the Harvard-KMU exchange program to work at KMU. He also completed a one-year post-doctoral fellowship at the Biostatistics Center of Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, working on several projects related to cancer epidemiology and survival. Before joining CUHK Professor Goggins was an Assistant Professor of Statistics in the Mathematics Department of Hong Kong Baptist University. Professor Goggins current research focuses on the health impact of meteorological conditions in sub-tropical climates. In particular his research has focused on:

  • Effect modification of the effects of high temperatures on mortality/morbidity by urban characteristics (urban heat islands, green spaces, and water systems.
  • The effect of cold temperatures on mortality/morbidity in warm climates.
  • The long-term association between mortality rates and number of days with extreme temperatures.  

In addition, Professor Goggins serves as a collaborator and statistical consultant for numerous projects within the CUHK School of Public Health and Primary Care and other Departments of the CUHK Faculty of Medicine and is a member of the editorial board of the Hong Kong Medical Journal.

Teaching Modules
Undergraduate
  • BSc in Public Health -- PHPC 1015/2015 Biostatistics
  • BSc in Public Health -- PHPC 4014 Research and Practice Based Project I
  • BSc in Public Health -- PHPC 4015 Research and Practice Based Project II
Taught Postgraduate
  • Master of Public Health -- BIOS 5001,5002,5003 Introduction to Biostatistics; Linear Models; Categorical & Survival Data Analysis.
  • MSc Epidemiology and Biostatistics -- BIOS 6001, 6002 Topics in Linear Models; Topics in Multivariate Analysis.
Research Postgraduate
  • Medical PhD/MPhil(MEDP 6002) -- Biostatistics
  • Medical PhD/MPhil(MEDP 6003) -- Biostatistics
Postgraduate Supervision 
PhD
  • LI Xue (2009-2013) -- Cost-effectiveness analysis of cervical screening in rural China
  • LAM Ching Yu, Holly (2012-present) 
  • Wang Pin (2012-present) 
Research interests 
  • Effect modification of the effects of high temperatures on mortality/morbidity by urban characteristics (urban heat islands, green spaces, and water systems.
  • The effect of cold temperatures on mortality/morbidity in warm climates.
  • The long-term association between mortality rates and number of days with extreme temperatures.  
Publications

Publications of 2012
  1. GOGGINS William, CHAN Emily, YANG Chunyuh, Weather, pollution, and acute myocardial infarction in Hong Kong and Taiwan. International Journal of Cardiology 2012; doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2012.09.087

  2. GOGGINS William, CHAN Emily, NG Edward, REN Chao, CHEN Liang, Effect modification of the association between short-term meteorological factors and mortality by urban heat islands in Hong Kong. PLoS ONE. 2012.7(6): e38551.

  3. GOGGINS William, WOO Jean, HO CHAN Suzanne, CHAN Emily and CHAU Patsy. Weather, Season, and Daily Stroke Admissions in Hong Kong. International Journal of Biometeorology, 56(5):865–872. 2012.09.

  4. GOGGINS William and LO Fiona. Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Survival of US Children with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: Evidence from the SEER Database 1988–2008. Cancer Causes & Control, 23(5):737–743. 2012.05.

  5. CONGDON Nathan, KRISHNADAS R, FRIEDMAN David, GOGGINS William, RAMAKRISHNAN R, KADER M, GILBERT Donna, TIELSCH James and QUIGLEY Harry. A Study of Initial Therapy for Glaucoma in Southern India: India Glaucoma Outcomes and Treatment (INGOT) Study. Ophthalmic Epidemiology, 19(3):149–158. 2012.06.

  6. CHOR Josette, PADA SK, STEPHENSON I, GOGGINS William, TAMBYAH PA, MEDINA M, LEE N, LEUNG TF, NGAI KLK, LAW SK, RAINER TH, GRIFFITHS Sian and CHAN Paul. Differences in the Compliance with Hospital Infection Control Practices during the 2009 Influenza N1N1 Pandemic in Three Countries. Journal of Hospital Infection, 81(2):98–103. 2012.06.

  7. YAU Forrest, CHAN Ruth, GOGGINS William, KHAW Kay-Tee and WOO Jean. Examination of the Applicability of the Physical Activity Questionnaire from European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition Study in the Hong Kong Chinese Population. Primary Health Care:Open Access, 2(2):115, 5 pages. 2012.05.

  8. CHAN Emily, GOGGINS William, KIM Jacqueline and GRIFFITHS Sian. A Study of Intracity Variation of Temperature-related Mortality and Socioeconomic Status among the Chinese Population in Hong Kong. Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, 66(4):322–327. 2012.04.

  9. HUANG Shu Pin, BAO Bo Ying, WU Ming Tsang, CHOUEIRI Toni, GOGGINS William, LIU Chia Chu, HUANG Chao Yuan, PU Yeong Shiau, YU Chia Cheng, WU Tony, HUANG Chun Nung, HUANG Chun Hsiung and WU Wen Jeng. Significant Associations of Prostate-specific Antigen Nadir and Time to Prostate-specific Antigen Nadir with Survival in Prostate Cancer Patients Treated with Androgen-deprivation Therapy. The Aging Male, 15(1):34–41. 2012.03.

  10. LIN Paohwa, WANG Yanfang, GRAMBOW Steven, GOGGINS William and ALMIRALL Daniel. Dietary Saturated Fat Intake is Negatively associated with Weight Maintenance among the PREMIER Participants. Obesity, 20(3):571–575. 2012.03.

  11. WU Shenghui, HO CHAN Suzanne, CHAU Patsy, GOGGINS William, SHAM Aprille and WOO Jean. Sex Differeces in Stroke Incidence and Survival in Hong Kong, 2000–2007. Neuroepidemiology, 38(2):69–75. 2012.03.
      


Publications of 2011
  1.  KIM Jean Hee; LO Fung Kuk; CHEUK Ka Kin; KWONG Ming Sum; GOGGINS III William Bernard; CAI Yan Shan; LEE Shui Shan and GRIFFITHS Sian Meryl. "Knowledge of Avian Influenza (H5N1) among Poultry Workers, Hong Kong, China". Emerging Infectious Diseases, 17(12):2319–2321. 2011.12.

  2. CHOR Sin Yee; PADA Surinder; STEPHENSON Iain; GOGGINS III William Bernard; TAMBYAH Paul; CLARKE Tristan; MEDINA Mariejo; LEE Nelson; LEUNG Ting Fun; NGAI Karry; LAW Shu Kei; RAINER Timothy; GRIFFITHS Sian Meryl and CHAN Paul. "Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Predicts Pandemic H1N1 Vaccination Uptake among Healthcare Workers in Three Countries". Vaccine, 29(43):7364–7369. 2011.10.

  3. LIU CC; WU CF; CHEN BH; HUANG SP; GOGGINS III William Bernard; LEE HH; CHOU YH; WU WJ; HUANG CH; SHIEA Jentaie; LEE CH; WU KY and WU MT. "Low Exposure to Melamine Increases the Risk of Urolithiasis in Adults". Kidney International, 80(7):746–752. 2011.10.

  4. CHAN Wan Kin; WONG Fiona; YAM Carrie; CHEUNG Annie; WONG Lai Yi; LEUNG Michael; GOGGINS III William Bernard and YEOH Eng Kiong. "Risk Factors of Hospitalization and Readmission of Patients with COPD in Hong Kong Population: Analysis of Hospital Admission Records". BMC Health Services Research, 11(186):1–6. 2011.08.

  5. CHAN Ying Yang Emily; GOGGINS III William Bernard; KIM Jacqueline; GRIFFITHS Sian Meryl and MA Timothy. "Help-Seeking Behavior during Elevated Temperature in Chinese Population". Journal of Urban Health, 88(4):637–650. 2011.08.

  6. CHENG Karis; LEE Vincent; LI Chak Ho; GOGGINS III William Bernard; THOMPSON David; YUEN Hui Leung and EPSTEIN Joel. "Incidence and Risk Factors of Oral Mucositis in Paediatric and Adolescent Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy". Oral Oncology, 47(3):153–162. 2011.03.

  7. CHAU Pui Hing Patsy; WOO Jean; GOGGINS III William Bernard; TSE Yee Kit; CHAN Kam Che; LO Sui Vi and HO CHAN Suzanne. "Trends in Stroke Incidence in Hong Kong Differ by Stroke Subtype". Cerebrovascular Diseases, 31(2):138–146. 2011.01.

  

Publications of 2010 

  1. GOGGINS III William Bernard; YU Tak Sun Ignatius; TSE Lap Ah; LEUNG Sing Fai; TUNG Stewart and YU Kai Shing. "Risk of Second Primary Malignancies Following Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma in Hong Kong.". Cancer Causes and Control, 21(9):1461–1466. 2010.09.

  2. WONG Yeung Shan Samuel; KUNG Kenny; GRIFFITHS Sian Meryl; CARTHY Tanya; WONG Chi Sang Martin; LO Su Vui; CHUNG Chi Ho; GOGGINS III William Bernard and STARFIELD Barbara. "Comparison of Primary Care Experiences Among Adults in General Outpatient Clinics and Private General Practice Clinics in Hong Kong". BMC Public Health, 10(397):1–11. 2010.07.

  3. Woo Jean; GOGGINS III William Bernard; ZHANG Xin-Hua; GRIFFITHS Sian Meryl and WONG Vivian. "Aging and Utilization of Hospital Services in Hong Kong: Retrospective Cohort Study". International Journal of Public Health, 55(3):201–207. 2010.06.

  4. WOO Jean; GOGGINS III William Bernard; ZHANG Xin-Hua; WONG V and GRIFFITHS Sian Meryl. "Ageing and utilisation of Hospital Services in Hong Kong: A Retrospective Cohort Study". Hong Kong Medical Journal, 16(Supplement 3):S4–7. 2010.06.

  5. TWINN Sheila Frances; LEE Albert; LAM Tsun Augustine; THOMPSON D R; CHENG YAM FK Frances and GOGGINS III William Bernard. "Effectiveness of Different Models of Health Care Delivery in the Primary Care Setting of General Outpatient Clinics in Hong Kong". Hong Kong Medical Journal, 16(Supplement 3): S8–12. 2010.06.

  6. TSE Lap Ah; YU Tak Sun Ignatius; GOGGINS III William Bernard; CLEMENT Mark; WANG Xiaorong; AU Joseph Siu Kie and YU Kai Shing. "Are Current or Future Mesothelioma Epidemics in Hong Kong the Tragic Legacy of Uncontrolled Use of Asbestos in the Past?". Environmental Health Perspectives, 118(3):382–386. 2010.03.

  7. YU Jun; ZENG Zhirong, WANG Shiyan, TIAN Linwei; WU Jian, XUE Ling; LEE Chung Wa; ZHANG Mingdong; GOGGINS III William Bernard; CHEN Minhu; HU Pinjin and SUNG Joseph Jao Yiu. "IL-1B-511 Polymorphism is Associated with Increased Risk of Certain Subtypes of Gastric Cancer in Chinese: A Case-control Study". American Journal of Gastroenterology, 105(3):557–564. 2010.03.

  8. WONG Yeung Shan Samuel; LAU Chun Hong; WONG Eric; CHUNG Chi Ho; LO Su Vui; GOGGINS III William Bernard and GRIFFITHS Sian Meryl. "Geographical and Household Variation in Health-related Quality of Life in Hong Kong". Health & Place, 16(2):315–320. 2010.03.

  9. BAUM Larry; CHAN Hiu Shuen; CHEUNG, KWOK KUEN; GOGGINS III William Bernard; MOK Chung Tong Vincent; LAM Chiu Wa; LEUNG Vivian; HUI Elsie; NG Chuck Ying Chelsia; WOO Jean; CHIU Fung Kum Helen; ZEE Chung Ying Benny; CHENG William; CHAN Ming Houng; SZETO Samuel; LUI Victor; TSOH Mei Yuek Joshua; BUSH Ashley I; LAM Wai Kei Christopher and KWOK Chi Yui Timothy. "Serum Zinc is Decreased in Alzheimer's Disease and Serum Arsenic Correlates Positively with Cognitive Ability". BioMetals, 23(1):173–179. 2010.02.

Publications of 2009
  1. CHAN Sally Wai-chi; CHIU Helen; CHIEN Wai-tong; GOGGINS III William Bernard; THOMPSON David and HONG Benny. "Predictors of Change in Health-related Quality of Life Among Older People with Depression: A Longitudinal Study". International Psychogeriatrics, 21(6):1171-1179. 2009.12.

  2. PANESAR Nirmal Singh and GOGGINS III William Bernard. "Postponement of Death Around Chinese Holidays: a Hong Kong Perspective". Singapore Medical Journal, 50(10):990-996. 2009.10.

  3. WONG King Moses; CHAU Patsy; GOGGINS III William Bernard and WOO Jean. "A Geographical Study of Health Services Utilization Among the Elderly in Hong Kong: From Spatial Variations to Health Care Implications". Health Services Insights, 2:1-13. 2009.09.
  4. IP Wan-yim; TANG Catherine and GOGGINS III William Bernard. "An Educational Intervention to Improve Women's Ability to Cope with Childbirth". Journal of Clinical Nursing, 18(15):2125-2135. 2009.08.

  5. GOGGINS III William Bernard and WONG Grace. "Cancer among Asian Indians/Pakistanis Living in the United States: Low Incidence and Generally Above Average Survival". Cancer Causes and Control, 20(5):635-43. 2009.07.

  6. WANG Xiaorong; YU Tak Sun Ignatius; CHIU Yuk Lan; QIU Hong; FU ZHENMING; GOGGINS III William Bernard; AU Joseph; TSE Lap Ah and WONG Tze Wai. "Previous pulmonary disease and family cancer history increase the risk of lung cancer among Hong Kong women". Cancer Causes and Control, 20(5):757-763. 2009.07.

  7. LI Huizhen; GOGGINS III William Bernard and LEE Shui Shan. "Multilevel Analysis of HIV related Risk Behaviours among Heroin Users in a Low Prevalence Population". BMC Public Health, 9(137):1-7. 2009.05.

  8. WONG Chi Wai; CHEN Weiqing; GOGGINS III William Bernard; TANG Catherine and LEUNG Phil . "Individual, familial and community determinants of child physical abuse among high-school students in China". Social Science & Medicine, 68(10):1819-1825. 2009.05.

  9. NG Chi Fai; SIU Yung Woon Deyond; WONG Yim Fong Annie; GOGGINS III William Bernard; CHAN Shu Yin Eddie and WONG K T. "Development of a Scoring System from Noncontrast Computerized Tomography Measurements to Improve the Selection of Upper Ureteral Stone for Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy.". Journal of Urology, 181(3):1151-1157. 2009.03.

  10. GO TT Echo and GOGGINS III William Bernard. "Comparison of the Glycemic Control of the Normo- and Hypertensive Chinese Patients with Type 2 Diabetes in a General Outpatient Clinic in Hong Kong". Diabetes & Metabolic Syndrome: Clinical Research & Reviews, 3(1):29-34. 2009.01.

  11. CHAN Wai Chi Sally; CHIU Fung Kum Helen; CHIEN Wai Tong and GOGGINS III William Bernard. "Predicting changes in the health-related quality of life of Chinese Depressed older people". International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 24(1):41-47. 2009.01.

Online Publications:

CHOR Sin Yee; NGAI Lei Ka; GOGGINS III William Bernard; WONG Chi Sang; WONG Yeung Shan Samuel; LEE Lai Shun Nelson; LEUNG Ting Fan; RAINER Timothy Hudson; GRIFFITHS Sian Meryl and CHAN Kay Sheung Paul. "Willingness of Hong Kong health care workers to accept pre-pandemic influenza vaccination at different WHO alert levels: two questionnaire surveys". BMJ, 339(7721):b3391, published online 12 September 2009. 



Publications of 2008

  1. BAUM Lawrence William; LAM Wai Kei Christopher; CHEUNG, KWOK KUEN; KWOK Chi Yui Timothy; LUI Victor; TSOH Mei Yuek Joshua; LAM Chiu Wa; LEUNG V; HUI Elsie; NG Chuck Ying Chelsia; WOO Jean; CHIU Fung Kum Helen; GOGGINS III William Bernard; ZEE Chung Ying Benny; CHENG King Fai; FONG Yuet Shim Carmen; WONG Adrian; MOK Lai Fan; CHOW Sing Sum Moses; HO Ping Chuen; IP Siu Po; HO Chung Shun; YU XIONGWEN; LAI Yau Lin Caroline; CHAN Ming-houng; SZETO Samuel; CHAN I H S and MOK Chung Tong Vincent. "Six-Month Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind, Pilot Clinical Trial of Curcumin in Patients With Alzheimer Disease". Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology vol.28 no.1, pp.110-3. 2008.02.
   
 
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