Research funder · Hong Kong
Health and Medical Research Fund
Bureau of the Hong Kong Government
- 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
2020 · grant · HMRF - Health and Health Services (including HHSRF)
Efficacy of digitally delivered and face-to-face group cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia in pregnant women with comorbid insomnia and depression: A randomised controlled trial
Shirley Xin Li · University of Hong Kong
2020 · grant · HMRF - Infectious Disease (including RFCID)
Estimating transmission dynamics of COVID-19 from cross-sectional viral load distributions in the roll-out of vaccination programs
Kathy Sze-Man Leung · University of Hong Kong
2020 · grant · Commissioned Research on the Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)
Role of Gastrointestinal Tract and Gut Microbiota in Pathogenesis of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): A Missing Site for Viral Replication & Transmission
Siew-Chien Ng · Chinese University of Hong Kong
2020 · grant · HMRF - Infectious Disease (including RFCID)
Pulmonary Delivery of Engineered Endolysin to Treat Gram-negative Bacterial Pneumonia
Shui-Yee Leung · Chinese University of Hong Kong
2020 · grant · HMRF - Health and Health Services (including HHSRF)
Online group-based dual-task training to improve cognitive function of community-dwelling older adults: A feasibility study
Pui Hing Chau · University of Hong Kong
2020 · grant · Commissioned Research on the Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)
Stability and transmissibility of 2019-nCoV
Leo Lit-Man Poon · University of Hong Kong
2020 · grant · HMRF - Infectious Disease (including RFCID)
Establishment of clinical workflow for rapid identification of pathogens and antimicrobial resistance from infected body fluids – Metagenomic vs targeted amplicon sequencing approach
Kit-Hang Gilman Siu · Hong Kong Polytechnic University
2020 · grant · HMRF - Research Fellowship Scheme
The effects of motivational interviewing on promoting human papillomavirus vaccination intention, initiation and completion among South Asian mother/daughter dyads: a pilot randomised controlled trial
Chan Ngo-Sheung Dorothy · Chinese University of Hong Kong
2020 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research
Mild magnetic hyperthermia induced by smart amyloid-β peptide targeted nanoparticles: a pilot study for simultaneous diagnosis and therapy of Alzheimer's disease
Shing Fung Chow · University of Hong Kong
2020 · grant · HMRF - Infectious Disease (including RFCID)
Characterising the virome of urban rodents in Hong Kong
Tsan Yuk Lam · University of Hong Kong
2020 · grant · Commissioned Research on the Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)
Point-of-care testing for improving the detection of SARS-CoV-2 infection in healthcare setting
Shui-Shan Lee · Chinese University of Hong Kong
2020 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research
Individualized prediction of acute radiation esophagitis in lung cancer patients through domain adaptation in a hybrid prospective and retrospective study
Jing Cai · Hong Kong Polytechnic University
2020 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research
Prevention and Treatment of Osteoarthritis by Screening A Novel Cartilage-Targeting Adeno-Associated Virus: A Gene Therapy Approach
Wenxue Tong · Orthopaedics & Traumatology, The Chinese University Of Hong Kong
2020 · grant · HMRF - Health and Health Services (including HHSRF)
The association between types of daily-life physical activity and falls in community-dwelling older adults: a prospective cohort study
Zhihui Lu · Chinese University of Hong Kong
2020 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research
Novel exerkines: relationship with metabolic and cardiovascular outcomes
Candela Diaz-Canestro · University of Hong Kong
2020 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research
Branched chain fatty acids (BCFAs) and SCARB1: elucidating the molecular mechanisms of BCFA metabolism and the health impact of high-BCFA diet
Chaogu Zheng · University of Hong Kong
2020 · grant · HMRF - Health and Health Services (including HHSRF)
Genome-based antibiotic resistance predictions with deep learning
Huiluo Cao · University of Hong Kong
2020 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research
Dissecting the role of microtubule-related genes in pathogenesis of Hirschsprung disease: stem cell and/or niche defect?
Clara Sze-Man Tang · University of Hong Kong
2020 · grant · Commissioned Research on the Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)
Identification of Lingnan Chinese medicines against COVID-19 infection
Karl Tsim · Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
2020 · grant · HMRF - Infectious Disease (including RFCID)
Pilot study on zoonotic pathogens and antimicrobial resistance associated with food fish in Hong Kong fish markets
Celia Schunter · University of Hong Kong
2020 · grant · HMRF - Health and Health Services (including HHSRF)
An evaluation of the effectiveness of an Acceptance-based Adherence Therapy for people with recent-onset psychosis: A randomized controlled trial
Wai Tong Chien · Chinese University of Hong Kong
2020 · grant · Commissioned Research on the Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)
Studying SARS-CoV-2 related coronavirus in pangolins
Tsan Yuk Lam · University of Hong Kong
2020 · grant · HMRF - Infectious Disease (including RFCID)
Dual roles of zinc-finger antiviral protein ZAP in SARS-CoV-2 restriction and feedback inhibition of PACT-mediated antiviral response
Chi-Ping Chan · University of Hong Kong
2020 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research
Verification of the beneficial effect and safe use of combined FOLFOX and patrinia heterophylla herbal extract in colorectal cancer – proof-of-concept for clinical use
Clara Bik San Lau · Chinese University of Hong Kong
2020 · grant · HMRF - Health and Health Services (including HHSRF)
Targeting peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors in the treatment of Sjögren’s syndrome
Xiang Lin · University of Hong Kong
2020 · grant · HMRF - Infectious Disease (including RFCID)
Prevalence, genetic risk factor and the use of intradermally-administered inactivated influenza vaccine with topical imiquimod in influenza vaccine non-responsive children
Patrick Ip · University of Hong Kong
2020 · grant · HMRF - Health and Health Services (including HHSRF)
Supporting family caregivers of people with dementia and identifying an effective adaptive intervention to reduce their depressive symptoms: a sequential multiple assignment randomized trial
Pui Kin Kor · Hong Kong Polytechnic University
2020 · grant · HMRF - Health and Health Services (including HHSRF)
Applying machine learning to identify and characterize multimorbidity profiles with increased cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, and all-cause mortality risks in a retrospective cohort of antipsychotic users
Francisco Tsz Tsun Lai · University of Hong Kong
2020 · grant · HMRF - Infectious Disease (including RFCID)
Predicting empirical choice of susceptible antibiotics in urinary tract infection with machine learning algorithms
Lok-Hang Lee · Prince of Wales Hospital
2020 · grant · HMRF - Health and Health Services (including HHSRF)
An integrated smoking cessation and alcohol intervention among Hong Kong Chinese young people: A feasibility randomized controlled trial.
Ka Yan Ho · Hong Kong Polytechnic University
2020 · grant · Commissioned Research on the Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)
SARS-CoV-2 infection dynamics in bat and human cells: tissue tropism and differential host response for elucidation of evolutionary pathway and exploration of potential treatment targets
Kam Hei Luk · University of Hong Kong
2020 · grant · Commissioned Research on the Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)
Whole-genome sequencing of COVID-19 cases in Hong Kong: development of a geo-phylogenetic database and characterisation of SARS-CoV-2 variants circulating in the community
Kit-Hang Siu · Hong Kong Polytechnic University
2020 · grant · HMRF - Infectious Disease (including RFCID)
Biocompatible Titanium Implants with Antibacterial Capability Arising from the synergistic Effects of Mechanical and Electrical Interactions and Quantitative Bacteria Sensing ability Based on Electron Transfer
Guomin Wang · City University of Hong Kong
2020 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research
Epigenetic regulation and glaucoma – the effect of DNA methylation inhibition of thrombospondin 1 on aqueous humor dynamics
Sze Wan Shan · Hong Kong Polytechnic University
2020 · grant · HMRF - Health and Health Services (including HHSRF)
Effectiveness of a smartphone app in promoting weight loss in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: a pilot multi-center randomized controlled trial
Lung-Yi Mak · University of Hong Kong
2020 · grant · Commissioned Research on the Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)
Assessing novel coronavirus antibodies for specificity and function during clinical infection and community asymptomatic cases
(Doak) Sophie Valkenburg · University of Hong Kong
2020 · grant · HMRF - Health and Health Services (including HHSRF)
Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) for Myogenous Temporomandibular Disorders: A Randomized Controlled Study
Dion Tik Shun Li · University of Hong Kong
2020 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research
Cilia malformation and dysfunction in biliary atresia
Vincent Chi Hang Lui · University of Hong Kong
2020 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research
Evaluation of the combination of Mebendazole plus Navitoclax for the treatment of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease associated-hepatocellular carcinoma
Jun Yu · Chinese University of Hong Kong
2020 · grant · HMRF - Infectious Disease (including RFCID)
Acceptability and efficacy of a meningococcal B vaccine against Neisseria gonorrhoea infections among men who have sex with men
Tsz-Ho Kwan · Chinese University of Hong Kong