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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 - Health and Health Services (including HHSRF)

Effect of a smartphone-based, mood-enhanced cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia in adolescents at risk of depression: A cluster randomized trial

Ngan Yin Chan · Chinese University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.3M

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

Cost-effectiveness of automated peritoneal dialysis and continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis for patients with end-stage renal disease in Hong Kong

Franco Wing-Tak Cheng · University of Hong Kong

HKD 323.1k

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

Effects of 8-hour time-restricted feeding with or without exercise on cardiometabolic health among men with central obesity: A pilot randomized controlled trial

Chen Zheng · Chinese University of Hong Kong

HKD 274.6k

2021 · grant · HMRF - Research Fellowship Scheme

Effect of an internet-based dialectical behaviour therapy-informed skills training for reducing alcohol consumption and improving psychological distress of adult drinkers: A pilot randomised controlled trial

Long-Kwan Ho · Chinese University of Hong Kong

HKD 772k

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

Evaluation of a program for routine implementation of symptom distress screening and referral in cancer care: A stepped wedge cluster randomized trial

Wing-Tak Lam · University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.1M

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

mHealth-delivered music breathing therapy to enhance resilience and improve quality of life of caregivers of children newly diagnosed with cancer: A pilot randomized controlled trial

Tan Cheung · Chinese University of Hong Kong

HKD 411.6k

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

Electro-acupuncture for long-COVID neuropsychiatric symptoms: A prospective, randomized sham-controlled, double-blinded clinical trial

Lidan Zhong · Hong Kong Baptist University

HKD 1.1M

2021 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

Effect of a six-week integrated attention training program on the cognitive functions of older adults with co-occurring anxiety symptoms and subjective cognitive complaints

Wai Tung Fung · Department Of Sport, Physical Education And Health , Hong Kong Baptist University

HKD 1.3M

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

Elucidating the role and therapeutic potential of RNA N1-methyladenosine (m1A) modification in sepsis

Huarong Chen · Chinese University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.5M

2021 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

The analgesic effect of adding liposomal bupivacaine to standard bupivacaine for supraclavicular brachial plexus block in distal radial fracture surgery: a randomized controlled trial

Sau Ching Stanley Wong · University of Hong Kong

HKD 1M

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

A randomized controlled trial evaluating a trans-theoretical-model-based online intervention delivered by fully-automated chatbot in increasing physical activity among inactive community-dwelling people aged ≥65 years

Zixin Wang · Chinese University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.3M

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

Quantifying the indirect impact of the covid-19 pandemic on incidence, mortality, stage shift and care disruptions for major cancers in Hong Kong

Irene Oi-Ling Wong · University of Hong Kong

HKD 989k

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

Is the glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor targeted by incretin mimetics a potential drug repurposing target for Alzheimer’s disease prevention?

Man Ki Kwok · School Of Nursing & Health Studies, Hong Kong Metropolitan University

HKD 1.5M

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

Development of arginine-based synbiotics for oral biofilm modulation and caries prevention

Cynthia Yiu · University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.1M

2021 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

Ocular imaging biomarkers for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

Xiujuan Zhang · Chinese University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.5M

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

Effects of e-bibliotherapy on the psychological wellbeing of informal caregivers of people with dementia: A randomized controlled trial

Shanshan Wang · Hong Kong Polytechnic University

HKD 1.4M

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

A cluster analysis of psychosis and dissociation in the general population: the role of metacognition and prediction of outcomes

Suzanne Ho-Wai So · Chinese University of Hong Kong

HKD 499.4k

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

Development of novel vaccine candidate and passive immunotherapy against multidrug-resistant hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae

Han Liu · University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.5M

2021 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

Intravenous methadone in perioperative acute and chronic pain management in Chinese adult cardiac surgical patients: a pilot randomized controlled trial

Man Kin Wong · Chinese University of Hong Kong

HKD 579.4k

2021 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

Combination of artificial intelligence (ENDOAID) and mucosal exposure device (Endocuff Vision®) to enhance colorectal neoplasia detection: a randomized controlled trial

Louis Ho Shing Lau · Chinese University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.5M

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

Feasibility and acceptability of mindfulness-based stress reduction program on patients with nocturnal hypertension: A pilot randomized controlled trial

Kam Pui Lee · The Jockey Club School Of Public Health And Primary Care, The Chinese University Of Hong Kong

HKD 410.9k

2021 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

Mapping the human gut mycobiome for the metabolic benefits of exercise in diabetes prevention

Yao Wang · Chinese University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.4M

2021 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

Effect of JAK inhibitor on bone erosion repair in rheumatoid arthritis assessed by HR-pQCT: A randomised placebo-controlled study

Ho So · Chinese University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.5M

2021 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

Multimodal investigations of liquid biopsy in detection and clinical management of hepatocellular carcinoma

Daniel Wai Hung Ho · University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.5M

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

Calycosin ameliorates experimental Sjogren’s syndrome via inhibiting effector T cell response

Xiang Lin · University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.4M

2021 · grant · HMRF - Research Fellowship Scheme

Development and evaluation of a symptom management mobile health application with personalised support for children at the early stage of cancer survivorship and their caregivers

Tan Ankie Cheung · Chinese University of Hong Kong

HKD 900k

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

Investigation on inducible factors of mitochondrial dysfunction in T cells of COVID-19 patient

Yufei Mo · University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.5M

2021 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

A mobile phone app-based intervention for supporting and empowering parents of children with autism spectrum disorder: a randomized waitlist-controlled trial

Wing Ho Wong · Psychiatry, The Chinese University Of Hong Kong

HKD 1.5M

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

Genetic and epigenetic abnormalities associated with dysbiosis of the human microbiota in Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma (ESCC)

Zigui Chen · Chinese University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.5M

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

Empowering older people’s preventive care utilization through mental model approach and patient activation approach: a randomized control trial for promoting vaccination uptake

Qiuyan Liao · University of Hong Kong

HKD 489.6k

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

Investigate the therapeutic potential of targeting TRPM7 by carvacrol to mitigate Alzheimer's disease-associated neuroinflammation

King Ho Cheung · Hong Kong Baptist University

HKD 1.5M

2021 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

A multicenter randomized controlled trial comparing routine intrapartum vulval and perineal cleansing using chlorhexidine versus normal saline to decrease maternal and neonatal infection

Ka Wang Cheung · University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.5M

2021 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

Targeting MVD of the mevalonate pathway induces ferroptosis as a therapeutic strategy against hepatocellular carcinoma

Derek Lee · Pathology, The University Of Hong Kong

HKD 1.5M

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

Short- and long-term mental health consequences of work-to-family conflict: a 15-year prospective, population-based cohort study

Yanyan Ni · University of Hong Kong

HKD 863.2k

2021 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

Patient-derived colorectal circulating tumor cells (CTCs) sphere culture for predicting drug response and identification of personalized molecular target to overcome chemoresistance of colorectal cancer patients

Lui Ng · University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.5M

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

A multimodal cancer rehabilitation programme promoting sense of coherence for women treated for gynaecological cancer: a randomised controlled trial

Ka Ming Chow · Chinese University of Hong Kong

HKD 963.4k

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

Comparison of Abbreviated Breast MRI with Conventional Breast MRI for diagnostic performance among women with BRCA 1 and BRCA 2 mutations

Ava Kwong · University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.5M

2021 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

Upfront EUS-guided gallbladder drainage versus standard protocol (antibiotics first) for mild to moderate acute cholecystitis in patients who are very-high-risk for cholecystectomy: A randomized-controlled trial

Shannon Chan · Chinese University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.5M

2021 · grant · HMRF - Research Fellowship Scheme

Detecting people at high-risk of progression from prediabetes to diabetes for early intervention - a machine learning approach using electronic health records

Aimin Yang · Chinese University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.1M

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

Efficacy of a 24-week long term transcranial pulse stimulation (TPS) on cognition and brain structure in older adults with mild neurocognitive disorder (NCD)

Pak Wing Cheng · University of Hong Kong

HKD 495.6k