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Research funder · Hong Kong

Health and Medical Research Fund

Bureau of the Hong Kong Government

fhb.gov.hk

Grants since 2016
1 727
Awarded, last 5 years (where amounts are published)
HKD 797.7M
Funded works, last 5 years
3 174
Funded works, all time
6 356

Grants

2021 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

Examining co-prescribing patterns of Chinese and Western Medicines in patients with cancer: a data mining study

Yin Ting Cheung · Chinese University of Hong Kong

HKD 153.3k

2021 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

Evaluation of intra-treatment response: Is the RECIST guideline applied to nasopharyngeal carcinoma treated with induction chemotherapy?

Qiyong Ai · Hong Kong Polytechnic University

HKD 327.5k

2021 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

A multimodal deep learning-based model of comprehensive sperm assessment for prediction of male fertility

Raymond Hang Wun Li · University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.5M

2021 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

Combination effect of optical defocus and low dose atropine in myopia control – a randomized clinical trial

Ka Man Chun · Hong Kong Polytechnic University

HKD 1.5M

2021 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

Development and Preclinical Evaluation of a Novel Macrophage-Myofibroblast Transition Targeted Therapy for Chronic Kidney Disease

Patrick Ming-Kuen Tang · Chinese University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.5M

2021 · grant · HMRF - Research Fellowship Scheme

An agent-based model to simulate the impact of interventions on physical activity of children and adolescents in Hong Kong

Keumseok Koh · University of Hong Kong

HKD 724.8k

2021 · grant · HMRF - Health and Health Services (including HHSRF)

Efficacy of a self-determination theory-based smoking cessation intervention plus instant messaging via mobile application for smokers with cancer: a pragmatic randomized controlled trial

Ho Cheung William Li · Chinese University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.5M

2021 · grant · HMRF - Health and Health Services (including HHSRF)

A cross-sectional survey of parent-adolescent dyads on family influence on adolescent healthy eating

Cindy Lo-Kuen Lam · University of Hong Kong

HKD 465.5k

2021 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

Discovering Microbial Features for Oral Cancer Diagnosis and Prediction

Shi Huang · University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.5M

2021 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

Investigation of a Deep Learning-empowered 4D Multi-parametric MRI (4D-mpMRI) technique for Liver Cancer Radiotherapy in a Prospective Clinical Trial

Tian Li · Hong Kong Polytechnic University

HKD 1.1M

2021 · grant · HMRF - Infectious Disease (including RFCID)

The role of TOPBP1 in oriP-dependent Epstein-Barr virus latent DNA replication

Dong-Yan Jin · School Of Biomedical Sciences , The University Of Hong Kong

HKD 1.5M

2021 · grant · HMRF - Health and Health Services (including HHSRF)

Contribution of family social capital on mental health: A prospective 13-year data linkage study of the population-based FAMILY Cohort and electronic health records

Sau Man Corine Wong · University of Hong Kong

HKD 763.9k

2021 · grant · HMRF - Research Fellowship Scheme

Impact of SARS-CoV-2 antivirals to mitigate virus spread and reduce COVID-19 disease in the population

Du Zhanwei · University of Hong Kong

HKD 795.9k

2021 · grant · HMRF - Health and Health Services (including HHSRF)

S100A12: emerging biomarker for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) and potential therapeutic target

Stephen Wing Keung Cheng · Surgery, The University Of Hong Kong

HKD 1.5M

2021 · grant · HMRF - Health and Health Services (including HHSRF)

Effectiveness of theory-based outreach using mobile health technology in colorectal cancer screening uptake: a randomized controlled trial

Thomas Yuen-Tung Lam · Chinese University of Hong Kong

HKD 868.7k

2021 · grant · HMRF - Health and Health Services (including HHSRF)

Clinical utility of anti-islet autoantibodies and their seroconversion in the detection of autoimmune diabetes in Chinese

Baoqi Fan · Chinese University of Hong Kong

HKD 933.7k

2021 · grant · HMRF - Health and Health Services (including HHSRF)

A cross-sectional survey exploring the willingness of Hong Kong people to use teleconsultation in primary care during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Emily Tsui-Yee Tse · Family Medicine And Primary Care, The University Of Hong Kong

HKD 511.2k

2021 · grant · HMRF - Health and Health Services (including HHSRF)

Importance of attributes and willingness to pay for lipid-lowering agents in patients with hypercholesterolemia in Hong Kong: a discrete choice experiment

Esther Wai Yin Chan · University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.1M

2021 · grant · HMRF - Health and Health Services (including HHSRF)

Prevalence and Predictors of Cancer-Related Cognitive Impairment (CRCI): A Prospective Longitudinal Study of Cognitive Changes in Lung Cancer Patients

Mu-Hsing Ho · University of Hong Kong

HKD 490.5k

2021 · grant · HMRF - Health and Health Services (including HHSRF)

A VR-based real-time interactive tutoring system for Qigong training among older adults with mild cognitive impairment and their familial caregivers: A feasibility study

Hailiang Wang · Hong Kong Polytechnic University

HKD 494.3k

2021 · grant · HMRF - Health and Health Services (including HHSRF)

The efficacy of explicit vs. implicit intervention procedures for Cantonese children with developmental language disorder: a randomized controlled trial

Caicai Zhang · Hong Kong Polytechnic University

HKD 500k

2021 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

A statistical model to predict intraocular pressure changes after phacoemulsification in primary angle closure glaucoma patients

Clement Chee-Yung Tham · Chinese University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.5M

2021 · grant · HMRF - Infectious Disease (including RFCID)

Increasing public acceptance on vaccination and non-pharmaceutical interventions: A quantitative survey to inform government communication

Roger Yat-Nork Chung · Chinese University of Hong Kong

HKD 500k

2021 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

Use of mobile app “SUPPORT+” to enhance community palliative care in advanced cancer patients: a randomized controlled trial

Wing Lok Chan · University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.3M

2021 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

A randomized controlled trial comparing water vapour thermal therapy (Rezūm) and TURP in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia in refractory urinary retention

Peter Ka-Fung Chiu · Chinese University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.3M

2021 · grant · HMRF - Health and Health Services (including HHSRF)

Efficacy of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) in adolescents with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): a randomised controlled trial

Shirley Xin Li · University of Hong Kong

HKD 493.2k

2021 · grant · HMRF - Health and Health Services (including HHSRF)

Development of a chatbot for smoking cessation counselling for youth smokers enrolled in the Youth Quitline: a pilot randomised trial

Tzu Tsun Luk · University of Hong Kong

HKD 500k

2021 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

The role of SIRT7 mediated de-acylation in controlling Th17 differentiation and autoimmune diseases

Xiucong Bao · University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.5M

2021 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

Effectiveness of social virtual-reality on enhancing social interaction skills in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: A three-arm pilot randomised controlled trial

Jing Qin · Hong Kong Polytechnic University

HKD 498.7k

2021 · grant · HMRF - Infectious Disease (including RFCID)

Investigating cardiotoxicity induced by antiviral therapeutics using in vitro hiPSC­ cardiomyocyte and in vivo mouse model

Ellen Ngar-Yun Poon · Chinese University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.5M

2021 · grant · HMRF - Health and Health Services (including HHSRF)

Development of a hepatitis C infection care model for prisoners: a pilot program for micro-elimination of hepatitis C infection in Hong Kong

Lung-Yi Mak · University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.3M

2021 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

Therapeutics and pharmacogenetics of brolucizumab and other anti-VEGF agents in treating neovascular age-related macular degeneration and polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy – Deep learning towards precision medicine

Guy Lijia Chen · Chinese University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.5M

2021 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

Multimodal brain connectomics markers of idiopathic rapid eye movement (REM) sleep behavior disorder and their prediction towards α-synucleinopathy

Yun Kwok Wing · Chinese University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.5M

2021 · grant · HMRF - Infectious Disease (including RFCID)

Combating implant infections: an approach with polydopamine-assisted surface coating of phage-derived depolymerases

Shui Yee Leung · Chinese University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.2M

2021 · grant · HMRF - Health and Health Services (including HHSRF)

Instrument development for measuring patient-reported experience on community mental health services in Hong Kong

Eliza Lai-Yi Wong · Centre For Health Systems And Policy Research, Jockey Club School Of Public Health And Primary Care, The Chinese University Of Hong Kong

HKD 737k

2021 · grant · HMRF - Health and Health Services (including HHSRF)

Characterization of baicalein, a natural molecule, as anti-glaucoma agent

Chi-Wai Do · Hong Kong Polytechnic University

HKD 1.3M

2021 · grant · HMRF - Health and Health Services (including HHSRF)

Effects of stand-alone mindfulness practices for people with long COVID-19 symptoms: A randomized controlled trial

Dexing Zhang · Chinese University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.2M

2021 · grant · HMRF - Health and Health Services (including HHSRF)

Mitigating loneliness of older adults through cognitive behavioral approach and peer and family support: A randomized controlled trial

Phoenix Kit-Han Mo · Chinese University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.4M

2021 · grant · HMRF - Infectious Disease (including RFCID)

Quantifying contact patterns of the general population in Hong Kong during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond

Kin On Kwok · Chinese University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.5M

2021 · grant · HMRF - Health and Health Services (including HHSRF)

Digit-in-noise test for screening older adults with mild cognitive impairment in a community setting – a pilot validation study

Anna Chi-Shan Kam · Education University of Hong Kong

HKD 497.2k