獲撥款的資助項目

2023/2024

UGC/FDS17/M02/23

Characterization of subtypes of Mild Cognitive Impairment with artificial intelligence: Multiomics approach

Dr. Eva Cheung

School of
Medical and Health Sciences

1,961,513

2023/2024

UGC/FDS17/H01/23

Cardioprotective and mental health benefits of the Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay (MIND) diet combined with forest bathing (FB) among adults with elevated blood cholesterol: A randomized controlled trial

Dr. Katherine Yau

School of Nursing

1,023,778

2022/2023

UGC/FDS17/P01/22

An investigation into chloroxylenol, a popular antimicrobial ingredient in hygiene and disinfection products, in Hong Kong through wastewater analysis

Ms. Deejay Mak

School of
Medical and Health Sciences

878,823

2022/2023

UGC/FDS17/M07/22

Cure of Epstein-Barr virus in nasopharyngeal carcinoma cells through combinational CRISPR/Cas9 and CRISPR/Cas13 targeting

Dr. Sam Yuen 

School of Nursing

826,457

2022/2023

UGC/FDS17/M06/22

Effects of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) on cognition in older adults with mild cognitive impairment: A randomized controlled trial

Dr. Michael Kuo

School of
Medical and Health Sciences

1,359,465

2022/2023

UGC/FDS17/H04/22

The effectiveness of an e-health brisk walking intervention in increasing moderate to vigorous physical activity in physically inactive older people with cognitive frailty: A randomised controlled trial

Prof. Rick Kwan

School of Nursing

1,024,497

2022/2023

UGC/FDS17/H03/22

Effect of Music Breathing, a programme based on mindful breathing and music therapy for promoting sense of coherence in young people: A randomized controlled trial

Dr. Winnie Cheng

School of Nursing

748,382

2020/2021

UGC/FDS17/P01/20

An investigation into the use of fire extinguisher dry powder to develop latent fingerprints

Ms. Deejay Mak

School of
Medical and Health Sciences

903,770

2020/2021

UGC/FDS17/M03/20

Efficacy of biofeedback-controlled game-based swallowing training (BGBST) in stroke survivors

Dr. Calvin Yip

School of
Medical and
Health Sciences

900,757

2020/2021

UGC/FDS17/H01/20

The loneliness of older adults being cared for by live-in migrant workers and their dyadic relationship: A mixed methods study

Dr. Ken Ho

School of Nursing

546,727

2019/2020

UGC/FDS17/M10/19

Radiomics-based prognostic modelling of radiotherapy outcomes for head and neck tumours using an artificial intelligences approach

Prof. Tang Fuk Hay

School of
Medical and
Health Sciences

1,129,285

2019/2020

UGC/FDS17/M08/19

Characterising and Fingerprinting Biomarkers of Urolithiasis: A Case Control Study (Stage 2 of 2)

Prof. Danny Gohel

School of
Medical and
Health
Sciences

998,990

2019/2020

UGC/FDS17/M06/19

To evaluate ALA-based Photodynamic Therapy efficacy for sex-hormone dependent gynaecological cancers using a new in vitro cell culture model

Dr. Ellie Chu

School of
Medical and
Health
Sciences

649,982

2018/2019

UGC/FDS17/M04/18

An investigation of semantic and associative encoding in schizophrenia using event-related potential

Dr. Michael Kuo

School of Medical and Health Sciences

748,381

2017/2018

UGC/FDS17/M05/16
(Withdrawn)

A community-based nurse-led diabetes prevention programme

Dr. Ho Man

School of Nursing

1,018,328

2016/2017

UGC/FDS17/M04/16

Characterising and Fingerprinting Biomarkers of Urolithiasis: A Case Control Study (Stage 1 of 2)

Prof. Danny Gohel

School of Medical and Health Sciences

1,169,269

2016/2017

UGC/FDS17/M01/16

Effects of combined cognitive and exercise training for older adult with mild cognitive impairment

Dr. Lawla Law

School of Medical and Health Sciences

1,086,435

2016/2017

UGC/FDS17/H01/16

Effectiveness of the Mental Health First Aid Programme for nursing students in Hong Kong

Dr. Maria Hung

School of Nursing

617,234

2015/2016

UGC/FDS17/M02/15

Investigate FosPeg® mediated PDT efficiency on Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma using 3D cell model approaches

Dr. Ricky Wu

School of Medical and Health Sciences

881,130

2015/2016

UGC/FDS17/H03/15

The effectiveness of learning field triage skills in a web 3D game-based virtual world

Prof. Meyrick Chow

School of Nursing

603,750

2015/2016

UGC/FDS17/H01/15

An exploratory study on the medium of instruction (MOI) of the self-financing tertiary institutions in Hong Kong

Dr. Marine Yeung

School of Arts and Humanities

495,075

2014/2015

UGC/FDS17/B02/14

Forensic Accounting Education in Hong Kong and Mainland China

Dr. Jim Wang

School of Business

296,700

2014/2015

UGC/FDS17/M07/14

Applicability of Virtopsy in Stranded Finless Porpoises in Hong Kong Waters (Neophocaena phocaenoides) and the Yangtze River (Neophocaena asiaeorientalis ssp. asiaeorientalis)

Dr. Brian Kot

School of Medical and Health Sciences

964,549

2023/2024

UGC/IDS(R)17/23

Establishment of a Translational Research Centre for Digital Mental Health

Prof. Sally Chan, President

Project Team Leader:
Prof. Alex Chan (ARH)

3,495,000

2024/2025

UGC/IIDS17/H02/24

Positive Psychology 2.0: The Roles of Psychology of Spirituality and Transcendence in Facing Ever-Changing Environment and Life Adversities

Prof. Alex Chan (ARH)

Project Team Leader:
Prof. Alex Chan (ARH)

431,868

Year

Project Reference No

Funding Scheme

Project Title

Principal Investigator

Unit

Amount Received by TWC (HK$)

2023/2024

23B2/057A_R1

CMDF (B2 Scheme)

Self-administered auricular acupressure integrated with a smartphone application for weight reduction in patients with obesity accompanied with obesity-related comorbid illness: A randomised controlled clinical trial  

Prof. Lorna Suen

School of
Nursing

1,980,500

2023/2024

11220966

HMRF

A multiomics artificial intelligence model to optimise the radiotherapy treatment regimen for patients with non-small-cell lung cancer  

Dr. Eva Cheung

School of
Medical and Health Sciences

499,000

2021/2022

MHI2_0119

Mental Health Initiative Funding Scheme

Transformative Allied Parents (TAP): A Co-creative Mental Health Peer Support Network for Parents with SEN Children

Prof. Alex Chan

School of Arts and Humanities

481,740

2021/2022

MHI2_0071

Mental Health Initiative Funding Scheme

Inclusive Virtual Reality and Mental Well-being in Older Adults

Prof. Rick Kwan

School of Nursing

1,879,388

2021/2022

MHI_0028

Mental Health Initiative Funding Scheme

Digital Buddy: Digital Inclusion for the Elderly

Prof. Sally Chan

President Office

1,929,774

2020/2021

05200188

HMRF

The effectiveness of forest bathing on lowering blood pressure, heart rate, anxiety level and promote positive mood among hypertensive middle-aged adults in Hong Kong

Dr. Katherine Yau

School of Nursing

660,592

2019/2020

20190322

HMRF

Evaluation of N95 respirators on fit rate, real-time leakage, and usability among Chinese healthcare workers

Prof. Simon Lam

School of Nursing

909,600

2019/2020

18191031

HMRF

The effects of muscle biofeedback versus posture biofeedback on pain and functional outcome in people with chronic neck pain related to intensive smartphone use

Prof. Grace Szeto

School of
Medical and Health Sciences

802,200

2018/2019

02181028

HCPS

Workplace Mental Wellbeing through Enhancing Mental Health Literarcy and Improving Workplace Friendliness in Hong Kong: The WPMHL Project

Prof. Lawrence Lam

President’s Office

1,181,866

Year

Project Reference No

Funding Scheme

Project Title

Principal Investigator

Unit

Amount Received by TWC (HK$)

2023/2024

T01/QESS/2024

QESS

Establishing the 'I-Cap' One-Stop Student Research Support Portal to Improve the Teaching and Learning of Undergraduate Research Projects for Students and Supervisors

Prof. Will Ma

School of Arts and Humanities

4,057,254

2021/2022

N/A

ESGS

Establishment of a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Medical Imaging Programme

Prof. Tang Fuk Hay

School of Medical & Health Sciences

26,470,500

2021/2022

04/QESS/2022

QESS

Enhancing the students’ job-readiness by developing an electronic teaching and learning kit (e-JR kit) with industry involvement

Dr. Angela Li

School of Medical & Health Sciences

2,118,000

2021/2022

T01/QESS/2022

QESS

Developing a national and values education online learning platform

Prof. Sally Chan
(as Co-I)

President’s Office

299,250

2021/2022

N/A

The Basic Law Promotion Funding Scheme for Tertiary Institutions 2022

Understanding the Basic Law

Prof. Sally Chan

President’s Office

99,000

2017/2018

08/QESS/2018

QESS

The eTeaching Literacy Project (eTeachLit): Improving Students’ Learning Performance Through Empowering Teachers’ Digital Teaching Capacity  

Prof. Lawrence Lam

President’s Office

2,174,000

Year

Project Reference No

Project Title

Principal Investigator

Unit

Amount Received by TWC (HK$)

2022/2023

2022A016

Play Like a Kid; Feel Like a Kid

Prof. Alex Chan

School of Arts and Humanities

211,300

Year

Project Reference No

Project Title

Principal Investigator

Unit

Amount Received by TWC (HK$)

2018/2019

PS191007

The establishment of an International Interdisciplinary and Interprofessional Network for Community-based Aged Care Services - developing an urban model of care in Hong Kong

Prof. Matthew Yau & (PC)
Prof. Lawrence Lam (Deputy PC)

School of Medical & Health Sciences, Presidents Office

647,000

Year

Project Reference No

Project Title

Principal Investigator

Unit

Amount Received by TWC (HK$)

2017/2018

MEEF201714/L01

Virtopsy for Characterization and Documentation of Injury and Death Caused by Human Interaction, in Stranded Indo-Pacific Humpbacked Dolphins (Sousa Chinensis) in the Hong Kong Waters

Dr. Brian Kot

School of Medical and Health Sciences

1,002,120

Year

Funding Organisation

Project Title

Principal Investigator

School / Unit

Donation Received

2023/2024

Hong Kong Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases Limited (HKCeND-HKUST)

Phase 1: To develop the cognitive and Alzheimer's Disease profiles of community-dwelling older people (HK$2,441,600)

Phase 2: To develop the standard of using cognitive tests and Alzheimer’s Disease biomarkers to identify people with Alzheimer’s Disease Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease Mild Cognitive Impairment in a local population (HK$2,441,600)

Phase 3: To validate the cognitive tests and biomarkers with the updated cut-off points in Phase 2 (HK$2,441,600)

Phase 4: To develop and validate a multi-factor clinical screening method for Alzheimer’s Disease dementia and Alzheimer's Disease Mild Cognitive Impairment (HK$2,441,600)

Prof. Rick Kwan and Prof. Simon Lam

School of Nursing

In-kind donation (valued HK$9,766,400)

2023/2024

Chan & Hou Medical Laboratories Ltd

A clinical laboratory equipment of PhadiaTM P250 Immunoassay Analyzer (Thermos Fisher Scientific)

Prof. Ellie Chu and Dr. Chi Ching Tsang

School of Medical and Health Sciences

In-kind donation (valued HK$750,000)

2023/2024

FUJIFILM Hong Kong Limited

- 1 set of SYNAPSE 3D v6.7 Base Package Software
- 1 set of SYNAPSE 3D HPB Surgery Pack
- 1 set of SYNAPSE 3D Kidney Surgery Pack
- 1 set of SYNAPSE 3D Lung Surgery Pack

Dr. Heylie Wong and Prof. Fuk Hay Tang

School of Medical and Health Sciences

In-kind donation (valued HK$1,184,500)

2023/2024

Bayer HealthCare Limited

Radimetrics ® Dose Management System

Dr. Marco Tam and Prof. Fuk Hay Tang

School of Medical and Health Sciences

In-kind donation (valued HK$700,000)

2023/2024

Jonathan Fu, Trustee of Fu Tak Iam Foundation

Assessing the Social Impact of the Intervention Programs of Caritas Residents Mutual Help Centre – Kwai Chung and Caritas Creative Art Centre Through the Lenses of Theory of Change and Social Return on Investment

Prof. Albert Teo

School of Management

HK$320,000

2023/2024

Roche Diagnostics (Hong Kong) Limited 

Research Studies on digital pathology

Prof. Ellie Chu

School of Medical and Health Sciences

In-kind donation (valued HK$2,471,000)

2023/2024

MediGATE Life Science Ltd

Support 3 Projects below. 
 
Project 1
Phase 1: A pilot study on the investigation of biodegradability and ASTM standards of bioplastic filtering materials
 
Project 2 
Phase 2: A repeated cross-sectional investigation of filtering facemasks on biodegradability and ASTM standards in the market
 
Project 3
Phase 3: A comprehensive evaluation of bioplastic ASTM level facemasks on anaerobic and aerobic biodegradability

Prof. Simon Lam

School of Nursing

In-kind donation (valued HK$7,380,000)

2022/2023

Lee Kum Kee Family Foundation 

Transformative and Resilient Youth (TRY) Gym: A School-based Co-creative Mental Health Training
 

Prof. Alex Chan

School of Arts and Humanities

HK$1,157,415

2022/2023

Lee Kum Kee Family Foundation 

Assessing the Social Impact of Six Youth Intervention Programs Through the Lenses of Theory of Change and Social Return on Investment 

Prof. Albert Teo

School of Management

HK$1,000,000

2022/2023

Yung Foundation 

The effect of inspiratory muscles training of the cardiopulmonary system on older people after the COVID attack

Mr. Eyckle Wong

School of Medical and Health Sciences

HK$1,500,000

2022/2023

SAG Flowmedik Oy

Detail: eRub software and benchmaking portal for supporting 24/7 and on-site training and development

Dr. Tiffany Tang

School of Nursing

In-kind donation (valued HK$380,000)

2022/2023

KingMed Diagnostics (Hong Kong) Limited

Detail: 960,000 numbers of 1000µL universal filter tips

Prof. Ellie Chu

School of Medical and Health Sciences

In-kind donation (valued HK$1,100,000)

2021/2022

Elekta Limited

Detail: 12 sets of Monaco Treatment Planning System (Advance)

Dr. Ricky Chau

School of Medical and Health Sciences

In-kind donation (valued HK$2,400,000)

2021/2022

Elekta Limited

Detail: 12 sets of Monaco Treatment Planning System (Basic)

Dr. Ricky Chau

School of Medical and Health Sciences

In-kind donation (valued HK$2,480,000)

2021/2022

JW Pacific Company Limited

Dr. Eva Cheung

School of Medical and Health Sciences

In-kind donation (valued HK$680,000)

2021/2022

JW Pacific Company Limited

Detail: 9 sets of Clear Check and Clear Cal software

Dr. Eva Cheung

School of Medical and Health Sciences

In-kind donation (valued HK$2,304,000)

2021/2022

JW Pacific Company Limited

Detail: 1 set of augmented reality system with 1 year warranty

Dr. Eva Cheung

School of Medical and Health Sciences

In-kind donation (valued HK$2,330,000)

2021/2022

ZUNOSAKI Limited

Detail: 20 sets of HandyRehab home  edition with 3 years warranty 

Ms. Lavinia Wong

School of Medical and Health Sciences

In-kind donation (valued HK$496,000)

2021/2022

Avalon Biomedical Management Ltd. 

Detail: Consumables (Avalon Antiviral and antiseptic gown (PPE) x 6 sets) to support a funded HMRF project

Prof. Simon Lam

School of Nursing

In-kind donation (valued HK$4,200)

2021/2022

Lions Club of Tsuen Wan Charity Foundation Limited

Detail: Consumables (GOLDSITE SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Kit x 50 pcs) to support a funded HMRF project

Prof. Simon Lam

School of Nursing

In-kind donation (valued HK$1,000)

2021/2022

Hong Kong Children Foundation

Detail: Consumables (GOLDSITE SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Kit x 50 pcs) to support a funded HMRF project

Prof. Simon Lam

School of Nursing

In-kind donation (valued HK$1,000)

2021/2022

TWGHs

Parents’ and professional carers’ perspectives of antimicrobial child clothing

Prof. Simon Lam 

School of Nursing

HK$18,030

2021/2022

Private Donor

Detail: Consumables (HOTGEN Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Antigen Test Kit x 50 pcs) to support a funded HMRF project

Prof. Simon Lam

School of Nursing

In-kind donation (valued HK$1,980)

2021/2022

Hyatt Regency Hong Kong Sha Tin

Criterion validity of fluorescent-based COVID-19 rapid antigen test and POCT qPCR for determining the SARS-CoV-2 cases in the community isolation centre

Prof. Simon Lam

School of Nursing

In-kind donation (valued HK$411,840)

2021/2022

Hanlun Gerontech Research Limited

Detail: 2 Force Plates & TV Monitors with 3 years warranty 

Dr. Anthony Kwok

School of Medical and Health Sciences

In-kind donation (valued HK$208,000)

2021/2022

Hanlun Gerontech Research Limited

Detail: 2 Tai Chi robots with 3 years warranty for research studies to improve balance and muscle strength and minimizing falls

Dr. Anthony Kwok

School of Medical and Health Sciences

In-kind donation (valued HK$228,800)

2021/2022

Lonco Company Limited

Detail: One set of ultrafast qPCR equipment together with accessories and warranty to enhance research capabilities in the field of Molecular Diagnostics

Prof. Joseph Lee

School of Medical and Health Sciences

In-kind donation (valued HK$342,200)

2021/2022

Social Impact Partners

Assessing the Social Impact of Six Social Purpose Organizations Through the Lenses of Theory of Change and Social Return on Investment

Prof. Albert Teo

School of Management

HK$150,000

2021/2022

Hong Kong Labware Co., Ltd.

Criterion validity of fluorescent-based COVID-19 rapid antigen test and POCT qPCR for determining the SARS-CoV-2 cases in the community isolation centre

Prof. Simon Lam

School of Nursing

In-kind donation (valued HK$100,000)

2021/2022

Avalon Photonics (HK) Limited

[In-kind donation] For one CRG Project (PI_Ms. Jenny Tse)
Donation of 9 sets of Avalon Neonatal Phototherapy Systems and other consumables

Prof. Simon Lam

School of Nursing

In-kind donation (valued HK$376,800)

2021/2022

Woo Fu Foundation Limited

Public Health and Happiness Index in Hong Kong: 3-year repeated cross-sectional survey

Prof. Simon Lam

School of Nursing

HK$501,710

2021/2022

Lee Man Tat and Choi May Ling Charitable Foundation

Organization of interdisciplinary symposium for healthcare students

Prof. Rick Kwan

School of Nursing

HK$260,000

2021/2022

Lee Man Tat and Choi May Ling Charitable Foundation

A feasibility to evaluate the effectiveness of Traditional Chinese Medicine approaches for symptoms management on patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD)

Prof. Lorna Suen

School of Nursing

HK$500,000

2021/2022

TWGHs "iRun" - The Hong Kong Jockey Club Special Marathon

An Evaluation Study on the Effectiveness of an Exercise Training Programme for People with Intellectual Disability

Prof. Grace Szeto

School of Medical and Health Sciences

HK$938,850

2020/2021

A Private Donation

Effectiveness of the professional-led support program using a mobile application versus phone advice on patients at risk of coronary heart disease - A randomized controlled trial (Phase 2)

Dr. Eliza Wong

School of Nursing

HK$320,000

2020/2021

Elekta Limited

One set of MOSAIQ® radiation oncology information system for research and training

Prof. Tang Fuk Hay

School of Medical and Health Sciences

In-kind donation (valued HK$3,600,770)

2019/2020

A Private Charity Foundation

Exploring and supporting the implementation of Free play in Hong Kong

Prof. Doris Cheng

School of Arts and Humanities

EUR$74,000
(Approximate to HK$ 632,000)

2017/2018

The LEGO Foundation

A Cross-Cultural Study of Children’s Conceptions of Play and its Relation with Learning

Prof. Doris Cheng

School of Arts and Humanities

HK$872,876