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Our ResearchResearch Grant/Award ReceivedExternal Competitive Grants and Internal Grants
2024
Name of Applicant
(Principal Investigator
/ Co-Investigator)Start DateProject TitleSource of FundingAmount Awarded (HK$)Dr. Marco TAM and Prof. TANG Fuk Hay31 May 2024Evaluation of patient and organ doses in computed tomography and nuclear medicine protocols by Radiometrics Dose Management SystemResearch Matching Grant Scheme, University Grants Committee (UGC)$700,000.00Dr. Marco TAM (PI)28 Mar 2024Building an Interdisciplinary-based Smartphone Application to Manage the Radiation-induced Adverse Effects and Psychosocial Needs among Post-radiotherapy Rectal Cancer Patients and Caregivers: A Pilot StudyCollege Research Grant (CRG), TWC$130,000.00Dr. Angela LI (PI)28 Mar 2024The effect of video vignettes about interprofessional conflicts on healthcare professional students’ attitudes towards interprofessional collaborationCollege Research Grant (CRG), TWC$129,966.00Dr. Heylie WONG (PI)28 Mar 2024Blood-based biomarkers for Alzheimer’s disease detection with LC/MS method and automatic Electrochemiluminescence measurement by Roche E411College Research Grant (CRG), TWC$130,000.00Ms. Annie WU (PI)28 Mar 2024Clinical efficacy of wearable exoskeleton for gait training in chronic stroke: A pilot trialCollege Research Grant
(CRG), TWC$130,000.00Prof. Ellie CHU (Co-I)9 Apr 2024A multiomics artificial intelligence model to optimise the radiotherapy treatment regimen for patients with non-small-cell lung cancer
(Project Reference No.11220966)Health and Medical Research Fund (HMRF), Food and Health Bureau (FHB)$499,000.00Dr. Rachel KWAN (PI)29 Feb 2024Support for a research project titled “ Hong Kong Haemophilia Annual Monitoring of Joint (HK-HAMJ)"Research Matching Grant Scheme, University Grants Committee
(UGC)$167,100.00Prof. Ellie Chu (PI)1 Jan 2024Support of the research studies on digital pathology and hiring of research staff to support college-wide research activities (Project code: RMGS230202)Research Matching Grant Scheme, University Grants Committee
(UGC)$2,471,000.002023
Name of Applicant
(Principal Investigator
/ Co-Investigator)Start DateProject TitleSource of FundingAmount Awarded (HK$)Dr. Marco TAM (PI)13 Dec 2023Building capacity to quantify radiation-induced urinary toxicities in rectal cancer patients: a pilot study
Project Reference No.: 20211041Health and Medical Research Fund (HMRF), Food and Health Bureau (FHB)$499,993.00Dr Angela LI (Co-I)9 October 2023Learning experience, difficulties, and needs of Hong Kong ethnic minority students in their healthcare professional studies: A qualitative studyCollege Research Grant (CRG), TWC$116,625.00Prof. TANG Fuk Hay (Co-I)8 Sep 2023Establishment of a translational research grant for digital mental healthIDS: Research Infrastructure Grant (UGC/IDS(R) 17/23$3,495,000.00Prof. Ellie CHU (PI)8 Sep 2023Characterization of subtypes of Mild Cognitive Impairment with artificial intelligence: Multiomics approach UGC/FDS17/M02/23Faculty Development Scheme (FDS), Competitive Research Funding Schemes for the Local Self-financing Degree Sector 2022/23, Research Grants Council$1,961,513.00Prof. Ellie CHU (PI),
Dr. Eva CHEUNG (Co-I)6 Sept 2023Game-based learning to improve students’ awareness of laboratory safety and safety procedures for operating essential equipment (Project code: CTG220202)College Teaching Grant (CTG), TWC$100,000.00Dr. Ester HO (PI)20 Jun 2023A study of incremental shuttle walk test performance comparing people with and without COVID in Hong KongSchool Research Grant (SRG), TWC$44,960.00Dr. Rachel KWAN (PI)20 Jun 2023Non-immersive virtual reality training for balance performance in people with type 2 diabetesSchool Research Grant (SRG), TWC$49,900.00Dr. Maggie LAM (PI)20 Jun 2023Preliminary study of pediatric massage for post-COVID fatigue in childrenSchool Research Grant (SRG), TWC$49,863.00Prof. Ellie CHU (PI)31 May 2023Support MLS Students’ research studies (Project code: RMGS230201)Research Matching Grant Scheme, University Grants Committee (UGC)$1,100,000.00Dr. Phyllis TSANG (PI)1 May 2023Induction of p21-dependent cell cycle arrest by rabdokunmin D, a natural ent kaurane diterpenoid, enhances the antitumor effect of fluorouracil in colorectal carcinoma cellsCollege Research Grant (CRG), TWC$128,840.00Dr. Anthony KWOK (PI)9 Jan 2023Tai Chi Force Plate TrainingResearch Matching Grant Scheme, University Grants Committee (UGC) (2022-02-75-RMGS220203)$208,000.002022
Name of Applicant
(Principal Investigator
/ Co-Investigator)Start DateProject TitleSource of FundingAmount Awarded (HK$)Dr. Ricky CHAU (PI)2 Dec 2022Explore another state of art of Treatment Planning System (TPS) with Monte Carlo dose calculation algorithmResearch Matching Grant Scheme, University Grants Committee (UGC)$2,480,000.00Dr. Ricky CHAU (PI)2 Dec 2022Enhanced Monaco TPS system with advanced treatment planning techniquesResearch Matching Grant Scheme, University Grants Committee (UGC)$2,400,000.00Dr. Anthony KWOK (PI)2 Dec 2022Tai Chi Force Plate TrainingResearch Matching Grant Scheme, University Grants Committee (UGC)$208,000.00Ms. Lavinia WONG (PI)2 Dec 2022The effectiveness of a Robotic Hand Rehab Program for Stroke patientsResearch Matching Grant Scheme, University Grants Committee (UGC)$496,000.00Prof. Joseph LEE (PI)Oct 2022Diagnosis of COVID19Research Matching Grant Scheme, University Grants Committee (UGC)$342,200.00Dr. Michael KUO (PI)9 Sep 2022Effects of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) on cognition in older adults with mild cognitive impairment: A randomized controlled trialFaculty Development Scheme (FDS), Competitive Research Funding Schemes for the Local Self-financing Degree Sector 2022/23, Research Grants Council$1,359,465.00Ms. Deejay MAK (PI)9 Sep 2022An investigation into chloroxylenol, a popular antimicrobial ingredient in hygiene and disinfection products, in Hong Kong through wastewater analysisFaculty Development Scheme (FDS), Competitive Research Funding Schemes for the Local Self-financing Degree Sector 2022/23, Research Grants Council$878,823.00Dr. Phyllis TSANG (PI)1 Sep 2022Studies on synthesis, structure-activity relationship and mechanism of action of anti-fibrotic stilbenoid analoguesSchool Research Grant (SRC), TWC$50,000.00Mr. Leslie CHEUNG (PI)1 Sep 2022Develop a screening protocol for the detection of Human Papilloma Virus by digital PCRSchool Research Grant (SRG), TWC$50,000.00Dr. Anthony KWOK (PI)31 Aug 2022Effects of Tai Chi Robotic Training machine versus conventional Tai chi classes on physical health parameters in young elderlies
Equipment: Tai Chi robots x 2 sets (with 3-year warranty)Research Matching Grant Scheme, University Grants Committee (UGC)$228,800.00Dr. Ricky CHAU (PI)26 Jul 2022Cancer Treatment Planning research using Monaco TPS Basic and advanced softwareResearch Matching Grant Scheme, University Grants Committee (UGC)Basic:
$2,480,000.00;
Advanced:
$2,400,000.00Dr TSANG Chi Ching (Co-I)30 Jun 2022Mechanistic study of the modulation of antifungal susceptibility by Candida auris extracellular vesicles, $1,180,218, in Co-I capacity.
PI: Dr Franklin W. N. Chow, Department of Health Technology and Informatics, PolyU
Other Co-Is:
Professor Susanna K. P. Lau, Department of Microbiology, HKU
Dr Gilman K. H. Siu, Department of Health Technology and Informatics, PolyU
Professor Patrick C. Y. Woo, PhD Program in Translational Medicine and Department of Life Sciences, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung, Taiwan
Professor Zhongping Yau, Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology, PolyUGeneral Research Fund (GRF), Research Grants Council$1,180,218.00Dr. Phyllis TSANG (PI)2022Induction of p21-dependent cell cycle arrest by rabdokunmin D, a natural entkauranediterpenoid, enhances the antitumor effect of fluorouracil in colorectal carcinoma cellsCollege Research Grant (CRG), TWC$128,840.00Dr. Angela LI (Co-I)2022Learning experience, difficulties, and needs of Hong Kong ethnic minority students in their healthcare professional studies: A qualitative studyCollege Research Grant (CRG), TWC$116,625.002021
Name of Applicant
(Principal Investigator
/ Co-Investigator)Start Date Project Title Source of Funding Amount Awarded (HK$) Prof. Grace SZETO
(PI)1 Sep 2021 The effects of muscle biofeedback versus posture biofeedback on pain and functional outcomes in people with chronic neck pain related to intensive smartphone use Health & Medical Research Fund $802,200.00 Dr. Ellie CHU (PI) 1 Sep 2021 Determination of the efficacy of ALA-based Photodynamic Therapy using pulsed light illumination: an in vitro study. College Research Grant (CRG), TWC $130,000.00 Dr. Ellie CHU (Co-I) 1 Sep 2021 Whole slide image feature analysis of glioblastoma College Research Grant (CRG), TWC $126,700.00 Dr. Mabel YAU(Co-I) Sep 2021 A mechanistic study on the combined use of esculetin and probiotics in preventing Parkinson’s disease in mice. (UGC/FDS25/M03/21) Faculty Development Scheme (FDS), Competitive Research Funding Schemes for the Local Self-financing Degree Sector 2022/23, Research Grants Council $1,248,950.00 Dr. Lawla LAW (PI) 2021 Development and initial testing of wearable device prototype for suppressing Parkinson’s disease-related hand tremor College Research Grant (CRG), TWC $129,720.00 Prof. Grace SZETO
(PI)2 Nov 2021 An Evaluation Study on the Effectiveness of an Exercise Training Programme for People with Intellectual Disability (ActivPID) TWGH Contract Research $938,850.00 Prof. TANG Fuk Hay
and Prof. Maria LAW(PI)28 May 2021 To establish a radiotherapy information system for research and training purpose Research Matching Grant Scheme, University Grants Committee (UGC) $3,600,770.23 Dr. Angela LI (PI) 2021 Assessing the Academic and Non-academic Challenges among Sub-degree Students and Senior Year Entry Students in a self-financing institution: A mixed-methods study School Research Grant (SRG), TWC $49,874.00 Dr. Chris TSANG (PI) 2021 Screening of Candida auris from fomites, food and environment School Research Grant (SRG), TWC $50,000.00 Mr. Leslie Cheung (PI)
Dr. Ellie Chu (Co-I)2021 Develop a screening protocol for the detection of Human Papilloma Virus by digital PCR School Research Grant (SRG), TWC $50,000.00 Dr. Phyllis Tsang (PI) 2021 Studies on synthesis, structure-activity relationship and mechanism of action of anti-fibrotic stilbenoid analogues School Research Grant (SRG), TWC $50,000.00 Dr. Ester Ho (PI)
Dr. Rachel Kwan (Co-I)2021 A study of Incremental Shuttle Walk Test performance comparing people with and without COVID in Hong Kong. School Research Grant (SRG), TWC $44,960.00 Dr. Maggie Lam (PI)
Dr. Angela Li (Co-I)
Ms. Deejay Mak (Co-I)2021 Preliminary study of pediatric massage for post-COVID fatigue in children School Research Grant (SRG), TWC $49,863.00 Dr. Rachel Kwan (PI)
Ms. Lavinia Wong (Co-I)2021 Non-immersive virtual reality training for balance performance in people with type 2 diabetes School Research Grant (SRG), TWC $49,900.00 last updated on Nov 2024.
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