Competitive External Funds Obtained by FHSS Staff in 2017 18 (viz. July 2017 to June 2018) Funding Scheme Name & Department of PI/PC Name & Department of Co I(s) Project Title AIDS Trust Fund Dr Gilman SIU (HTI) Dr Sabrina TO (HTI) and Development of Low Cost Genotyping Assay Dr Yam Wing cheong (non for Routine Clinical Detection of HIV 1 Integrase Inhibitor Resistance ITF Innovation and Technology Support Programme (ITSP) Tier 3 Dr Roy CHEUNG (RS) Dr Rosa Chan, Prof. Kevin Ho, Dr Priscilla Wong (all non, Ms ZHANG Hanwen and Ms Zoe CHAN (both from RS) Development of Wearable Sensors to Measure Knee Joint Loading in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis Dr QIN Jing (SN) Prof. Ng Chi fai, Prof. Jeremy Teoh (both non, Dr Thomas CHOI (SN) and Dr Michael YING (HTI) Development of an Interactive Planning and Prediction System for Patient Specific Precise Shock Wave Lithotripsy via Advanced Deep Learning and Physically based Modeling Techniques Dr Rong Liu (ITC) Prof. Terence Lao, Prof. Lu Shaoying, Dr Cao Junyi (all non and Dr Michael YING (HTI) Textile based Flexibly Controlled Proactive Pressure Delivery and Biofeedback System for Hemodynamics Improvement Midstream Research Programme for Universities Prof. Samuel Lo (ABCT) Prof. Hector TSANG, Dr Shamay NG (both from RS) and Dr Joshua Tsoh (non Thermal and Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) Hat Device Capable of Improving Cognitive Functions in Older Adults Having Vascular Dementia
ITF Hong Kong R&D Centre for Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel (HKRITA) Dr Roy CHEUNG (RS) Trial: Sensing Insole for Real Time Landing Pattern Detection in Trail Runners Health and Medical Research Fund Research Fellowship Scheme Dr LEUNG Tsz Wing (SO) Dr KEE Chea su (SO) and Dr Roger Li (non Towards Developing a Perceptual Learning Treatment for Astigmatism related Amblyopia: Improving Amblyopic Vision by Resolution Acuity Training Health and Medical Research Fund Dr Arnold WONG (RS) Prof. Keith Luk, Dr Mak Kin Cheung, Prof. Martin Descarreaux, Dr Grace Szeto (all non, Dr Raymond CHUNG (RS) and Dr Alice Chiu (non The Effectiveness of Prehabilitation for Patients Undergoing Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Surgery A Randomized Controlled Trial Prof. CHIEN Wai tong (SN) Dr Daniel BRESSINGTON An Evaluation of the Effectiveness of a (SN), Prof. Thanos Professional supported Problem solvingbased Self learning Program for Family Karatzias, Ms Chan Shuk Yi (both non, Ms YIP Carers of People with Recent onset Lai King (SN) and Prof. Psychosis: A Randomized Controlled Trial Dan I. Lubman (non Dr YEUNG Wing Fai (SN) Dr Chung Ka Fai, Prof. Zhang Zhangjin, Prof. Lao Lixing (all non, Dr Lorna SUEN (SN), Dr Fiona Ho and Dr Ho Lai Ming (both non Self administered Acupressure for Insomnia Disorder: A Randomized Controlled Trial Dr CHUN Ka Man (SO) Prof. TO Chi ho and Dr LEUNG Tsz Wing (both from SO) Does Blue light Filtering Spectacle Lens Promote Myopia Progression in Schoolchildren?
Health and Medical Research Fund Dr Mimi TSE (SN) Dr Raymond Lo (non, Dr Paul LEE (SN), Dr Shamay NG (RS) and Dr BAI Xue Effectiveness of a Peer led Pain Management Program in Relieving Chronic Pain and Enhancing Pain Self efficacy Among Older Adults: Clustered Randomized Controlled Trial Dr Tracy HO (SO) Dr LIN Bin (SO), Prof. Erica Fletcher (non and Dr Samantha SHAN (SO) Inhibition of Microglial P2X4 Receptor Attenuates Neuroinflammation and Enhances Photoreceptor Survival in Retinal Degeneration Dr William Tai (ABCT) Dr Cesar WONG (HTI) Preclinical Evaluation of the Novel Antiinflammatory Therapeutic Agent PWH17 and its Combinatory Effect with 5 aminosalicylate in the Treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Disease Dr CHENG King Yip (HTI) Dr Ruby Hoo (non The Oncogene MDM2 as a New Mediator of Obesity induced Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Dr HO Yuen Shan (SN) Dr Gordon Wong, Dr Raymond Chang, Prof. Zhang Hongqi (all non and Dr YEUNG Wing Fai (SN) Investigating the Effects of Electroacupuncture on Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction: a Preclinical Study Built Heritage Conservation Fund (BHCF) Prof. Edwin Chan (BRE) Dr Esther Yung, Dr Michael Sing (both from BRE), Dr Xiao Honggen (SHTM), Dr KU Hok bun, Prof. Ho Puaypeng, Prof. Chiang Weihwa and Ms Betty Ho (all non Integrated Approaches for Point Line Plane of Heritage Conservation in Hong Kong: International Experience
ITF University Dr Roy CHEUNG (RS) Industry Collaboration Programme Matching Grant for Joint Research Scheme Mr Cheung Man fei (non Development of the Intelligent Running Coaching Algorithm ITF Innovation and Technology Support Programme (ITSP) Public Sector Trial Scheme Prof. Cecilia W. P. LI TSANG (RS) Trial: Commercialisation of "Smart Scar Care" Pad on Management of Hypertrophic Scar RGC General Research Dr YAN Hairong Prof. Sautman Barry V (non Chinese Dynamics in African Agriculture: Toward a New Green Revolution? Dr KAN Ching Yeung Dr KU Hok Bun and Collectives and Cooperatives in Rural China: Prof. Pun Ngai (non Agrarian Change and Community Economy in Guangdong Province Dr SIU Judy Yuen man Ms Lee Yik Mun Idy (non Investigation of the Decreasing Blood Donors and Dr CHAN Engle in Hong Kong: A Qualitative Study on the Angela (SN) Perceptions and Values of Blood Donation to Hong Kong People Dr LU Huijing Women s Sexual Behaviors and Mate Preferences throughout the Ovulatory Cycle as Functions of Life History Strategies
RGC General Research Dr BAI Xue Prof. Wu Xiaogang, Dr Guo Yu (both non, Prof. LAI Wing leung Daniel and Dr CHEN Juan (both from APSS) Individual Efforts or Intergenerational Responses? A Longitudinal Mixed Methods Study of Future Care Planning among Hong Kong Ageing Families Dr CHAN Chitat Larry The Tendency of Closed mindedness in Different Web based Project Learning Designs in Civic Education Argumentative Writing, Propaganda Production, and Scoping Review Dr LO Hay ming Herman Dr Lo Chun Wai, Prof. Brief Mindfulness based Family Wong Samuel Yeung shan, Psychoeducation Intervention for Chinese Prof. Mak Winnie Wing Students with Early Psychosis: A Mixed Sze, Miss Lau Ngar sze, Dr Methods Study Ng Siu Man and Dr Ho Wing Chung (all non Dr SIM Boon Wee Timothy Dr Cui Ke and Prof. Tan Zuxue (both non Against the Odds: Developing a Core Competence Framework of Social Work Practice for the Field of Disaster Management in China Dr YU Lu Prof. SHEK Daniel, Tan Lei and Dr Koning Ina H. M. (non Social Networking Addiction among Hong Kong Adolescents: Protective Effects of Positive Youth Development Attributes and Parenting Behaviours Dr YAN Elsie Chau Wai Prof. Lachs Mark, Dr Leung Edward, Dr Fong Daniel, Prof. Cheng Sheung Tak, Prof. Pillemer Karl, Prof. Chaudhury Habib, Prof. Kwok Timothy, Dr Lou Weiqun (all non and Prof. LAI Wing leung Daniel Resident to Resident Aggression in Residential Care Homes in Hong Kong: The Interrelationship among Resident Characteristics, Caregiving Context and the Physical Environment
RGC General Research Dr SIU Yu Kwan Kaxton Dr KOO Ching Hua and Dr Kremers Daniel (non Industrial Trainees from China and Vietnam in Japan: An Entry Point into the Key Issues of International Labour Migration and Skill Transfer Dr CAI Jing (HTI) Prof. Yin Fang Fang and Dr Lee Victor Ho fun (both non Ultra quality 4D MRI for Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy of Liver Cancer Dr WONG Chi Ming (HTI) Dr ZOU Xiang (HTI) and Prof. Kong Siu kai (non Deciphering the Role of B Lymphocytes in Liver Metabolic Homeostasis Dr SIU Kit Hang (HTI) Dr CHAN Wing Chi Lawrence (HTI), Prof. Chen Fei and Prof. Zhang Ying (both non Combined Genomic and Transcriptomic Approach to Elucidate the Mechanism Underlying Enhanced Intramacrophage Survivability of Hypervirulent Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Dr ZOU Xiang (HTI) Uncovering the Mystery Behind Mast Cell Subset Persistence in Tissues Dr YOO Jung Sun (HTI) Prof. Han Seong Tae and Prof. Huh Chang Hun (both non Terahertz Wave Irradiation Promotes Skin Regeneration and New Hair Growths
RGC General Research Dr YAU Suk Yu (RS) Prof. Duman Ronald, Prof. Xu Aimin and Prof. So Kwok Fai (all non Mechanism of Action of Adiponectin as a Novel and Rapid Antidepressant Prof. PANG Marco Yiuchung (RS) Dr CHUNG Raymond Chi Using High resolution Peripheral Quantitative Keung (RS), Dr Zhu Tracy Computed Tomography to Study the Long Yaner, Prof. Leung Thomas Bone Structural Changes after Stroke: A Wai hong (both non Longitudinal Study, Dr YING Tincheung (HTI) and Prof. Wong Adrian (non Prof. VALIMAKI Maritta (SN) Dr NGAI Fei Wan (SN) Dr Chang Hing Chiu Charles, Dr Lui Simon Sai Yu, Dr Lantta Tella, Dr Palva Matias, Mrs Mui Jolene (all non, Dr BRESSINGTON Dan (SN), Dr Cheung Eric, Mr Yu Dan, Dr Palva Satu, Prof. Yang Min (all non and Dr LEE Hong (SN) Prof. Gao Ling Ling (non, Prof. YUEN LOKE Alice (SN) and Dr Leung Kwok yin (non The Impact of Video Gaming on Cognitive Functioning of People with Schizophrenia (GAME S) A Couple based Interpersonal Psychotherapy on Postnatal Depression and Family Sense of Coherence: A Randomized Controlled Trial Dr KEE Chea Su (SO) Prof. Zheng Yong ping (BME) Time Course of Ocular Biometric Changes during Myopia and Hyperopia Development in the Presence of Astigmatism Dr LIN Bin (SO) Prof. Gan Wenbiao (non CD33 Inhibition Ameliorates Chronic Neuroinflammation and Photoreceptor Degeneration in Retinitis Pigmentosa
RGC General Research Dr TSE Yan Yin Dennis (SO) Prof. Wu Samuel Miao Sin (non, Dr PAN Feng and Dr SHAN Sze Wan (both from SO) Retinal EGR1 Cells in Myopia Development RGC Early Career Scheme (ECS) 2018/19 Dr TING Tin yuet Self Started Digital Entertainers in the Social Media Age: Work Life Experiences of YouTubers and Facebook Opinion Leaders in Hong Kong Dr COCKAIN Alexander Gray Post Asylum? An Exploratory Study on the Intersections between Social Inclusion / Exclusion, Subjects and the World, through the Experiences, and Everyday Lives, of Disabled Persons in Hong Kong Dr ZHU Shimin Implicit Theories and Adolescent Anxiety: A Longitudinal Test of Reciprocal Relationships Dr XIE Yaojie (SN) A Longitudinal Investigation of Migraine Features and Cardiovascular Risk Profile: Initiatives for Establishing a Cohort of General Hong Kong Chinese Women Dr PAN Feng (SO) Functional Roles of Gap Junctions and Amacrine Cells