Competitive External Funds Obtained by FHSS Staff in 2016 17 (viz. July 2016 to June 2017) Funding Scheme Name & Department of PI/PC Name & Department of Co I(s) Project Title ITF Innovation and Technology Support Programme (ITSP) Tier 3 Prof. Tao Xiaoming (ITC) Dr GUO Xia (RS), Dr Polly LEUNG (HTI), Dr Zhou Jinyun (ITC), Dr Tse Chad Cheuk wa (non and Dr Fei Bin (ITC) Novel Bio based Anti bacterial Textiles for Healthcare Applications (ITP/039/16TP) Dr QIN Jing (SN) Dr Thomas CHOI (SN) and Dr Alex P.W. Lee (non High fidelity and Real time 3D/4D Ultrasound Visualization System via Advanced Image Denoising and Volume Rendering (ITS/304/16) AIDS Trust Fund Dr Gilman SIU (HTI) Dr Yam Wing cheong and Dr Sabrina To (both non Prediction of Incident Active TB in PLHIV by Detection of Free Circulating M. Tuberculosis DNA in Patient Plasma: A Retrospective Longitudinal Study ITF Innovation and Technology Support Programme (ITSP) Tier 2 Dr KEE Chea su (SO) Dr Li Lihua (ISE) and Dr LEUNG Tsz Wing (SO) Development of The Novel Multi functional Visual Simulator for Detecting Ocular Changes due to Structural functional Anomalies (ITS/164/16FX) PROCORE France/Hong Kong Joint Research Dr Veronika SCHOEB (RS) Women's Health at the Heart of a Society European Commission/Research Grants Council Collaboration Scheme Dr Wang Yuhong (CEE) Prof. Shen Geoffrey Development of New Integrated Porous Qiping (BRE), Prof. Teng Pavement Systems and Implementation of Jin guang, Prof. Chu Wei, Urban Nature Labs (UNaLab) Demonstration Prof. Chau Kwok wing (all Projects in Hong Kong from CEE), Prof. LAI Daniel Wing leung (APSS), Prof. Tse Michael Chi kong (EIE), Dr Wu Shu wei and Dr Deng Xiaomei (both non
RGC General Research Fund (GRF) 2017/18 Dr Anita KOO (APSS) Prof. PUN Ngai (APSS) Gendering the New Generation of Chinese Workers in Vocational Schools Dr Janet LEUNG (APSS) Dr Annis Fung Lai chu (non, Prof. Daniel SHEK (APSS) and Dr Grace Leung Suk man (non Perceived Overparenting and Developmental Outcomes in Chinese Adolescents in Hong Kong A Longitudinal Study Dr Elsie YAN (APSS) Dr Alma AU (APSS) Prof. Cheng Sheung tak, Preventing Elder Mistreatment Resilience Dr Daniel Fong Yee Tak, Dr and Risk Patterns of Family Caregivers Lou Weiqun, Prof. Timothy Kwok, Prof. Chu Leung Wing (all non and Prof. Daniel LAI (APSS) Prof. Cheng Sheung tak, Dr Amy Chow (both non and Prof. Daniel LAI (APSS) Connecting Through Caregiving: Reappraising Intergeneration Relationships Dr CHENG King Yip (HTI) Prof. Xu Aimin (non The E3 Ubiquitin Ligase MDM2 Regulates Adipose Tissue Macrophage Inflammation via Metabolic Reprogramming in Obesity Dr Shamay NG (RS) Dr Raymond CHUNG (RS) Effect of Mirror Therapy with Cutaneous Electrical Sensory Stimulation on Lower Limb Motor Functions in People with Stroke: A Single blinded Randomized Controlled Trial Dr Margaret MAK (RS) Prof. Hallett mark (non Mechanisms Underlying the Use of Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in Augmenting the Effects of Treadmill Training in Parkinson's Disease Dr Bolton CHAU (RS) Dr TING Kin Hung (RS), Dr Kolling Nils and Dr Watanabe Kei (both non Neural Mechanisms Underlying Decision Making in Large Environments
RGC General Research Fund (GRF) 2017/18 Dr QIN Jing (SN) Prof. Heng Pheng ann (non, Prof. CHIEN Wai tong (SN), Prof. Jeremy Teoh Yuen Chun and Mr Wong Hon ming (both non Computer Assisted Precise Partial Nephrectomy using Advanced Deep Learning, Visualization, and Physically based Modeling Techniques Dr Justina LIU (SN) Dr Parco SIU (HTI), Prof. CHIEN Wai tong (SN) and Prof. Keith Hill (non Evaluation of an Individualized Exercise Programme plus Behavioural Change Enhancement Strategies for Managing General Fatigue in Community dwelling Frail Older People: A Cluster randomized Controlled Trial Dr Henry CHAN (SO) Dr Alex Ng (non and Dr Lydia YU (SO) Treatment Effect of Tropical Application of Low concentration (0.01%) Atropine on the Human Eye with Fast and Slow Myopia Progression Rate as Classified by Electroretinal Responses A Randomized Controlled Trial Dr Allen CHEONG (SO) Dr Leonard Li, Dr Li Winghong (both non, Dr LEE Hong (SN), Dr Richard Li, Dr Larry Abel, Dr Anne Chan and Dr Cheung Yuk Fai (all non Oculomotor Deficits in Parkinson s Disease: Enhancing Eye Movement Performance and Dynamic Visual Acuity with Oculomotor Training Using a Randomized Clinical Trial Design Dr LIN Bin (SO) Prof. Gan Wen biao (non TAK1 Mediates Inflammatory Responses and Photoreceptor Death in Retinitis Pigmentosa RGC Early Career Scheme (ECS) 2017/18 Prof. TO Chi ho (SO) Dr CHAN Wai Ling (APSS) Dr Gerometta Rosana, Prof. Candia Oscar A. (both non, Dr SHAN Sze Wan and Dr CHUN Ka Man (both from SO) The Effect of Tissue Plasminogen Activator on Corticosteroid induced Ocular Hypertension in Sheep A Next Generation Proteomic Study Internships, Informal Labor and Vocational Skills Training in China Dr KAN Ching Yeung (APSS) Rural Transformation and Institutional Change in South China: A Comparative Study of Rural Land and Shareholding Reforms
RGC Early Career Scheme (ECS) 2017/18 Dr Larry CHAN (APSS) Nurturing Adolescents Critical Thinking Disposition Through Youth Media Practice: A Randomized Controlled Trial Dr YOO Jung Sun (HTI) Intraoperative Imaging System to Highlight Peripheral Nerves Using Polarized Spectral Reflectance Dr YAU Suk Yu (RS) AdipoRon as a Potential Physical Exercisemimetic to Ameliorate Diabetes associated Cognitive Impairment Dr Arnold WONG (RS) The Role of Lumbar Multifidus Characteristics in the Development of Low Back Pain Dr YEUNG Wing Fai (SN) Determining the Role of Acupuncture in the Modulation of Peripheral Oxidative Stress in Patients with Insomnia: A Randomized Placebo controlled Trial Health Care and Promotion Fund Seed Funding Scheme Dr Angela LEUNG (SN) Prof. CHIEN Wai tong Promoting Mental Health Literacy in Aging: (SN), Dr Chau Pui hing, Ms Identifying Depressive Symptoms Through Tam Wai Ming and Ms Photos Angel Chan (all non Health Care and Promotion Fund Health Promotion Project Dr Vico CHIANG (SN) Dr MAK Yim wah, Dr Grace HO, Prof. Alice YUEN LOKE (all from SN), Mr Benson Chan, Ms Petsy Chow and Ms Ivy Leung (all non Healthy Families Healthy Minds
Health and Medical Research Fund Dr Tamis PIN (RS) Dr Penelope Butler (non Effectiveness of Interactive Computer Play on Trunk Control and Gross Motor Function in Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial Dr Gilman SIU (HTI) Dr Jasper Chan, Dr Chalom Sayada, Mr Dimitri Gonzalez and Dr Yam Wing cheong (all non Rapid and Comprehensive Prediction of First and Second line Drug Resistance in Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Directly from Respiratory Specimens Using Massive Parallel Targeted Sequencing: A Prospective Study Dr Allen CHEONG (SO) Dr William TSANG (RS), Prof. George WOO (SO), Dr Paul LEE (SN), Dr Larry Abel, Mr Joseph Cho, Dr Jennifer Shum and Mr Joseph Kwan (all non Impact of Excessively Illuminated and Glare Environment on Visual and Balance Performance During Navigation of the Visually Impaired