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Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Early Childhood Education

Bachelor of Health Information and Services Management (Honours)

Bachelor of Health Science (Honours) in Nursing

Bachelor of Management (Honours) in Social and Business Sustainability

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Applied Gerontology

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Biomedical Science

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Forensic Biomedical Science

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Medical Imaging

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Medical Laboratory Science

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Occupational Therapy

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School of Nursing

Dr. Wilson Kin Chung LEUNG (梁健忠博士)

Assistant Professor (助理教授)

Office: 16/F, School of Nursing, Ma Kam Chan Memorial Building, 31 Wylie Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong

Telephone: (852) 3190 6769

Email: [email protected]

Biography

Dr. Wilson Leung obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, and continued his PhD studies in Anatomical and Cellular Pathology at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. In 2020, he has also obtained a Postgraduate Diploma in e-Health Informatics, with a research focus on mobile health apps use among older people. Meanwhile, he is an elderly fitness and outdoor fitness instructor recognized by the Physical Fitness Association of Hong Kong, China, and has also currently completed a Master degree in Sports Science.

Besides basic science research, he is interested in multidisciplinary research areas mainly related to geriatric musculoskeletal conditions and movement patterns (physical activity and sedentary behavior) as well as chronic disease development (obesity, metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes, and liver cancer).

Academic and Professional Qualifications

BSc, PgDip, MSc, PhD

Author Identifications

ORCID ID: 0000-0002-6196-4984

Education

Doctor of Philosophy in Anatomical and Cellular Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Master of Science in Sports Science and Physical Activity, Faculty of Education, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Postgraduate Diploma in e-Health Informatics, School of Professional and Continuing Education, The University of Hong Kong

Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Honours and Awards

SSPE Postgraduate Scholarship, Dept. of Sports Science and Physical Education, CUHK (2023)

Dean’s List Academic Award, Dept. of Sports Science and Physical Education, CUHK (2023)

Dean’s List Academic Award, Dept. of Biochemistry, HKUST (2007)

Teaching Areas

Anatomy and Physiology

Recreational Activities and Exercises for All Ages and Older People

Health Informatics

Capstone Project

Research Interests

Physical activity and sedentary behavior in the elderly

Biomarkers for type 2 diabetes, central obesity, and metabolic syndrome

Molecular pathogenesis of hepatocellular carcinoma

Funded Projects (Selected)

Facilitators and Barriers to Adoption of Mobile Health Applications among Older Adults Pre- and Post-COVID-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Interview Study. Funded by College Research Grant 2023/2024, Tung Wah College (Principal Investigator, Project No.: CRG2023/01)(Hong Kong, China) (2024-now)

Effectiveness of telehealth chatbots on the mental well-being of people at risk of mental health conditions in Asia: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Funded by School Research Grant 2023/2024, Tung Wah College (Principal Investigator, Project No.: 2023-04-52-SRG230401)(Hong Kong, China) (2024-now)

Exercise is Brain’s Fuel: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor-Associated Cognitive Functioning in Overweight and Obesity. Funded by College Research Grant 2022/2023, Tung Wah College (Principal Investigator, Project No.: CRG2022/04)(Hong Kong, China) (2023-2024)

自助耳穴貼壓配合智能手機應用程式(APP)對患有合併症之肥胖者的隨機對照臨床試驗. Funded by Chinese Medicine Development, Health Bureau. (Co-investigator) (Hong Kong, China) (2024-now)

The effect of video vignettes about interprofessional conflicts on healthcare professional students’ attitudes towards interprofessional collaboration. Funded by College Research Grant 2023/2024, Tung Wah College (Co-investigator, Project No.: CRG2023/08)(Hong Kong, China) (2024-now)

The beneficial role of Danshensu against doxorubicin-induced nephropathy via Nrf/HO-1 signaling axis. Funded by Collaborative Research Grants, Malmö University and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Collaborative Research Grants Scheme (Co-investigator) (Hong Kong, China) (2017-2019)

Roles of oxidative stress in Metabolic syndrome and its associated renal complications: a correlational study. Funded by Collaborative Research Grants, Griffith University and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Collaborative Research Grants Scheme (Co-investigator) (Hong Kong, China) (2017-2019)

Publications (Selected)

Peer-reviewed journal articles

Leung, W. K. C.*, Sum, R. K. W. & Lam, S. C.*. (2025). Relationships between perceived physical literacy and mental health in tertiary education students: a scoping review. BMC Public Health, 25, Article 117. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-21337-y.

Leung, W., Lam S. C.*, Sum, K. W. R., Yang, Y., Chan, C. C., Chow, J. N. L., Wong, Y., Cheung, J., Shum, E., Yip, A. W. K., Wan, W. W. Y., Luk, K., Ha, K. M., & Suen L. K. P.*. (2025). Mobile health applications for older people in Asia: protocol for a systematic review of end-user perceptions and recommendations. BMJ Open, 15(1), Article e092089. http://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2024-092089.

Leung, W., Lam, S. C.*, Ng, F., Yip, C. C. K., & Chan, C. K. (2024). Effectiveness of chatbot-based interventions on mental well-being of the general population in Asia: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. BMJ health & care informatics, 31(1), Article e101148. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjhci-2024-101148. [IF: 4.1, 2024].

Leung, W. K. C.*, Cheung, J. K., Wong, V. C. C., Tse, K. K. L., Lee, R. W. Y., Lam, S. C., & Suen, L. K. (2024). Patterns of sedentary behavior among older women with urinary incontinence and urinary symptoms: a scoping review. BMC Public Health, 24(1), 1201. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-18703-7.
*Corresponding Author

Leung, W. K., Yau, S. Y., Yang, Y., Kwok, A. W., Wong, E. M., Cheung, J. K., Shum, E. W., Lam, S. C., & Suen, L. K. (2024). Effects of exercise interventions on brain-derived neurotrophic factor levels in overweight and obesity: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Exercise Science and Fitness, 22(4), 278–287. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jesf.2024.04.001

Leung, W. K. C., Yau, S. Y., Suen, L. K. P., & Lam, S. C. (2023). Effect of exercise interventions on brain-derived neurotrophic factor expression in people with overweight and obesity: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMJ Open, 13, e076118. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2023-076118

Leung, K. W., Yang, Y. J., Hui, S. S., & Woo, J. (2021). Mind-Body Health Benefits of Traditional Chinese Qigong on Women: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2021, 7443498. https://doi.org/10.1155/2021/7443498

Leung, K. W., Sum, K. R., & Yang, Y. J. (2021). Patterns of Sedentary Behavior among Older Adults in Care Facilities: A Scoping Review. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(5), 2710. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18052710

Leung, W., Yu, A. P., Lai, C., & Siu, P. M. (2018). Association of Markers of Proinflammatory Phenotype and Beige Adipogenesis with Metabolic Syndrome in Chinese Centrally Obese Adults. Journal of Diabetes Research, 2018, 8956509. https://doi.org/10.1155/2018/8956509

Leung, W., Chu, K. L., & Lai, C. (2017). Sonographic evaluation of the immediate effects of eccentric heel drop exercise on Achilles tendon and gastrocnemius muscle stiffness using shear wave elastography. PeerJ, 5, e3592. https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.3592

Siu, S. P., Leung, W. K., Wan, P. S., Liu, E. K., & Lai, C. W. (2017). Association between sonographically measured mesenteric fat thickness and brachial artery flow-mediated dilation in Chinese young male adults. The Journal of International Medical Research, 45(6), 1930–1938. https://doi.org/10.1177/0300060516688407

Leung, W. K., Gao, L., Siu, P. M., & Lai, C. W. (2016). Diabetic nephropathy and endothelial dysfunction: Current and future therapies, and emerging of vascular imaging for preclinical renal-kinetic study. Life Sciences, 166, 121–130. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lfs.2016.10.015

Leung, W. K., He, M., Chan, A. W., Law, P. T., & Wong, N. (2015). Wnt/β-Catenin activates MiR-183/96/182 expression in hepatocellular carcinoma that promotes cell invasion. Cancer Letters, 362(1), 97–105. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.canlet.2015.03.023

Leung, W. K., Ching, A. K., Chan, A. W., Poon, T. C., Mian, H., Wong, A. S., To, K. F., & Wong, N. (2011). A novel interplay between oncogenic PFTK1 protein kinase and tumor suppressor TAGLN2 in the control of liver cancer cell motility. Oncogene, 30(44), 4464–4475. https://doi.org/10.1038/onc.2011.161

Leung, W. K., Ching, A. K., & Wong, N. (2011). Phosphorylation of Caldesmon by PFTAIRE1 kinase promotes actin binding and formation of stress fibers. Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry, 350(1-2), 201–206. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11010-010-0699-8

Zhou, Q., Ching, A. K., Leung, W. K., Szeto, C. Y., Ho, S. M., Chan, P. K., Yuan, Y. F., Lai, P. B., Yeo, W., & Wong, N. (2011). Novel therapeutic potential in targeting microtubules by nanoparticle albumin-bound paclitaxel in hepatocellular carcinoma. International Journal of Oncology, 38(3), 721–731. https://doi.org/10.3892/ijo.2011.902

Book chapters

梁健忠博士*、鄧晞言、梅鈞堯、崔子臻 (2023)。“運動與退化性關節炎” 中國香港體適能總會健康體適能社區期刊 2023 年春年冬季季刊。https://sys.markethk.net/hkpfa/frontend/filedata/tbl_cms_doc/doc/590_1.pdf
*Corresponding Author

陳少鴻、黃嘉怡、吳詠怡、鄧鈺珍、莊秋淇、廖樂妍、冼嘉蕙、黎詠欣、梁健忠博士* (2022)。“氣功的魅力 · 女士的恩物 - 疫情下的居家必備「運動」良藥” 中國香港體適能總會健康體適能社區期刊 2022 年冬季季刊。http://www.hkpfa.org.hk/CustomPage/111/%E6%B0%A3%E5%8A%9F%E7%9A%84%E9%AD%85%E5%8A%9B_Winter%2002.pdf
*Corresponding Author

梁健忠教授*、楊懌健教授 (2022)。“疫情下的長者運動訓練” 中國香港體適能總會健康體適能社區期刊 2022 年冬季季刊。http://www.hkpfa.org.hk/CustomPage/111/%E7%96%AB%E6%83%85%E4%B8%8B%E7%9A%84%E9%95%B7%E8%80%85%E9%81%8B%E5%8B%95%E8%A8%93%E7%B7%B4_winter%2001.pdf
*Corresponding Author

梁健忠博士*、王春波醫生 (2022) 。“「打機」可延緩衰老 ? 運動遊戲 (Exergamimg) 在安老院舍的優勢” 中國香港體適能總會健康體適能社區期刊 2021 年冬季季刊。1-5. http://www.hkpfa.org.hk/CustomPage/97/%E5%81%A5%E5%BA%B7%E9%AB%94%E9%81%A9%E8%83%BD%E7%A4%BE%E5%8D%80%E6%9C%9F%E5%88%8A(Winter%202021).pdf
*Corresponding Author

Leung, W. K., Wong, N., & Liang, Q. (Eds.). (2011). Molecular Aspects of Hepatocellular Carcinoma (pp56-66). Australia: Bentham Science.

Conference posters

Leung, W. K. C.* (2023, November). Do Our Seniors Still Lag Behind in the Computer Age? A Qualitative Study for Facilitators and Barriers to Use of Mobile Health Apps among Older Adults. Poster session presented at Interdisciplinary Conference in Health Care Science, HKSAR.
*Corresponding Author

Leung, W. K. C.*, Chan, L. S. H., Chong, A. C. K., Lai, C. W. Y., Liu, M. L. I., Ng, K. W. Y., Sin, H. K. W., Tang, M. Y. C., & Wong, K. Y. (2023, November). Effects of Traditional Chinese Qigong on depressive symptoms in older women: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Poster session presented at Interdisciplinary Conference in Health Care Science, HKSAR.
*Corresponding Author

Choy, V., Ip, L. H., Cheung, J., & Leung, W. K. C. (2023, November). Health seeking behaviors among women with urinary incontinence in community settings: A scoping review. Poster session presented at Interdisciplinary Conference in Health Care Science, HKSAR.

Leung, W. K.* (2022). Effectiveness of exergaming for improving physical performance among older adults in care facilities: a systematic review. Poster/Abstract of 29^th Annual Congress of Gerontology.
*Corresponding Author

Leung, W. K. & Yang, Y. (2021). Computer-Assisted Approach to Personalized Design of Exercise Programs for Older Adults in Care Facilities: Perspective from Care Professionals. Abstract of “The 12th Pan-Pacific Conference on Rehabilitation” Virtual Conference, 2021.

Leung, W. K., Yang, Y., Cheung, W. H., & Yung, P. S. H. Promoting the Use of Hip Protectors in Care Facilities through a Structured Staff Training Programme. Abstract of “The 9th Frailty Fracture Network (FFN) Global Congress” Virtual Conference, 2021.

Leung, W. K., He, M., Law, P. T., Ching, A. K., Chan, A. W., & Wong, N. MiR-183/96/182 cluster confers cell motile advantages in hepatocellular carcinoma. Abstract of “AACR 103rd Annual Meeting” Chicago, IL, 2012, 72(8), 4127. https://doi.org/10.1158/1538-7445.AM2012-4127.

Leung, W. K., Ching, A. K., Chan, A. W., Poon, T. C., To, K. F., Wong, A. S., & Wong, N. A novel role of cdc-family gene PFTK1 in the control of liver cancer cell motility. Abstract of “AACR 101st Annual Meeting” Washington, DC, 2010, 70(8), 5297. https://doi.org/10.1158/1538-7445.AM10-5297.

Zhou, Q, Ching, A. K., Leung, W. K., Szeto, C. Y., Ho, S. M., Holmes, C. C., Yuan, Y. F., Lai, P. B., Yeo, W., & Wong, N. Novel therapeutic potential in targeting the microtubules by nanoparticle albumin-bound paclitaxel in hepatocellular carcinoma. Poster/Abstract of “AACR 101st Annual Meeting” Washington, DC, 2010, 70(8), 4423. https://doi.org/10.1158/1538-7445.AM10-4423.

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Community/ Professional Contributions (Selected)

Elderly Fitness Instructor, Physical Fitness Association of Hong Kong, China

Outdoor Fitness Instructor, Physical Fitness Association of Hong Kong, China

Quali-Walk leader, Physical Fitness Association of Hong Kong, China

Physical Fitness Assessment Leader, Physical Fitness Association of Hong Kong, China

Full member (Health Professional), Hong Kong Society of Medical Informatics

Member, Physical Fitness Association of Hong Kong, China

Member, The Asian Society for Adapted Physical Education and Exercise

Member, The Computer Ethics Society