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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

2019 · grant · HMRF - Infectious Disease (including RFCID)

A randomized controlled trial evaluating a theory-based online intervention via fully automated Chatbot in increasing pneumococcal vaccination among community dwelling individuals aged ≥65 years

Zixin Wang · Chinese University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.3M

2019 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

The role of ECM mutations as predisposing factors for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Bo Gao · University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.5M

2019 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

Characterization of a novel kinase in hepatic insulin resistance

Chi Bun Chan · University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.5M

2019 · grant · HMRF - Infectious Disease (including RFCID)

Point-of-care plasmonic photothermal-quantitative PCR for ultrafast detection of dengue virus infection

Yun Young Go · City University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.2M

2019 · grant · HMRF - Health and Health Services (including HHSRF)

RNA N6-methyladenosine methyltransferase-like 3 (METTL3) is a potential therapeutic target for immunotherapy in colorectal cancer

Huarong Chen · Chinese University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.5M

2019 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

Targeting the interaction between engulfment adaptor phosphotyrosine-binding domain-containing protein 1 and autophagy-related protein 14 to reduce the generation of amyloid-β in Alzheimer's disease

Kwok Fai Lau · Chinese University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.5M

2019 · grant · HMRF - Health and Health Services (including HHSRF)

Post-pandemic workplace wellness in Hong Kong: Development and validation of a culturally-relevant instrument applicable to East Asian cities

Jean-Hee Kim · Chinese University of Hong Kong

HKD 100k

2019 · grant · HMRF - Health and Health Services (including HHSRF)

Environmental ozone and its pathophysiological effects in a panel study

Linwei Tian · University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.5M

2019 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

Can whole-body vibration treatment optimize cognitive function in older adults who have sarcopenia and are at risk of dementia? A randomized controlled trial.

Allen Ting Chun Lee · Chinese University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.4M

2019 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

An 18-year follow-up study on obstructive sleep apnoea in a population-based cohort

Kate Ching-Ching (陳瞐瞐) Chan · Chinese University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.5M

2019 · grant · HMRF - Infectious Disease (including RFCID)

Genome-wide characterization of virulence-associated transcription factors in Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Xin Deng · City University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.5M

2019 · grant · HMRF - Infectious Disease (including RFCID)

How infection history shapes individual and population immunity against influenza in Hong Kong

Tim Kam Lun Tsang · University of Hong Kong

HKD 917k

2019 · grant · HMRF - Health and Health Services (including HHSRF)

Smartphone-based photorefraction – a novel technology for the determination of refractive errors

Chi-Wai Do · Hong Kong Polytechnic University

HKD 1.5M

2019 · grant · HMRF - Infectious Disease (including RFCID)

Developing ACE2 Variants with Increased Stability and Higher Affinity Targeting Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 Spike Protein

Ren Sun · University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.3M

2019 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

Effect of Glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist in combination with Insulin on Glycaemic variability and Time-in-range in Diabetic Kidney Disease: a randomised controlled trial

Elaine Yee Kwan Chow · Chinese University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.4M

2019 · grant · Commissioned Study on Review of Growth Charts for Hong Kong Children (GC)

Hong Kong Growth Study

Anthony Severn Nelson (倪以信) Edmund · Chinese University of Hong Kong

HKD 5M

2019 · grant · HMRF - Health and Health Services (including HHSRF)

The use of Glycosylated Fibronectin and Inhibin-A in the first trimester of pregnancy for prediction of pre-eclampsia in Chinese

Daljit Singh Sahota · Chinese University of Hong Kong

HKD 483.7k

2019 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

Explore the relationship between ultrafine anaphase bridges and response to topoisomerase II inhibitors in colorectal cancer

Ying Wai Chan · University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.5M

2019 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

Therapeutic Potentials of Polo-like kinase 4 inhibitor in Leiomyosarcoma

Philip Pun Ching Ip · University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.5M

2019 · grant · Early Phase Clinical Trials on Novel Pharmaceutical Products (Novel Drugs)

Commissioned programme on early phase testing of novel pharmaceutical products in the Phase 1 Clinical Trial Centre, the Chinese University of Hong Kong

Chan Tak-Cheung Anthony · Chinese University of Hong Kong

HKD 50M

2019 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

Understanding NPC Molecular Subtypes Associated with Clinical Outcome and Their Impact on Tumor Microenvironment

Wei Dai · University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.5M

2019 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

BRD9 deregulation in liver cancer: Pathological significance and therapeutic potentials

Chun Ming Wong · University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.5M

2019 · grant · HMRF - Health and Health Services (including HHSRF)

Opening the black box of a multicomponent intervention for informal dementia caregivers: A randomized controlled trial using the Multiphase Optimization Strategy (MOST).

Kee-Lee Chou · Education University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.5M

2019 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

Mimicking in vivo enthesis formation to reinforce ligament/tendon-to-bone interface for repair

Cheuk Wing Wilson Chan · University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.5M

2019 · grant · HMRF - Health and Health Services (including HHSRF)

Improving T2DM detection among at-Risk individuals – Effectiveness of Active Opportunistic Screening using spot Capillary-HbA1c test – A cluster randomized controlled trial (DM-REACH)

Esther Yee Tak Yu · University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.5M

2019 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

A prototype artificial intelligence algorithm versus Liver Imaging Reporting and Data System (LI-RADS) criteria in diagnosing hepatocellular carcinoma on computed tomography: a randomized trial

Wai-Kay Walter Seto · University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.5M

2019 · grant · HMRF - Health and Health Services (including HHSRF)

The effects of an integrated mindfulness-based Tai Chi Chuan program on sleep disturbance among community-dwelling elderly people: A randomized controlled trial

Shu-Mei Wang · Hong Kong Polytechnic University

HKD 1.5M

2019 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

Clinical validation of a novel system enabling non-radiation spinal deformity prediction using a combination of artificial intelligence and depth sensing technologies

Teng Zhang · Orthopaedics And Traumatology, The University Of Hong Kong

HKD 100k

2019 · grant · HMRF - Health and Health Services (including HHSRF)

Masticatory performance and general health of Hong Kong older adults – a prospective cohort study

Lo C.M. Edward · University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.3M

2019 · grant · HMRF - Health and Health Services (including HHSRF)

Economic Evaluation in Long-term Care Services: Validation and Valuation of the Preference-based ASCOT-SCT4 in Hong Kong

Wong Lai-Yi Eliza · Chinese University of Hong Kong

HKD 394k

2019 · grant · HMRF - Infectious Disease (including RFCID)

Investigation of photothermally responsive multi-layered graphene oxide coating for controlled release of antibacterial reagents to act against orthopaedic implant-related infection

Kelvin Yeung · Department Of Orthopaeidcs And Traumatology, The University Of Hong Kong

HKD 1.4M

2019 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

Bioengineering arginine decarboxylase as a new therapeutic for cancer treatment

Marianne Lee · Chinese University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.5M

2019 · grant · HMRF - Health and Health Services (including HHSRF)

Supportive care needs and telehealth-related perceptions as determinants of intention to use telehealth for supportive oncology care among recently-diagnosed breast cancer survivors

Yeung Chun-Yiu Nelson · Chinese University of Hong Kong

HKD 576.2k

2019 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

Predicting persistent/recurrent oral squamous cell carcinomas with molecular biomarkers and clinical characteristics using machine learning

Siu-Wai Choi · University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.4M

2019 · grant · Commissioned Programme for Influenza Research (INF)

Optimisation of clinical treatment of severe influenza to reduce morbidity and mortality

David Shu-Cheong Hui · Chinese University of Hong Kong

HKD 5M

2019 · grant · HMRF - Health and Health Services (including HHSRF)

Towards reducing repeated hospital attendance and admissions for patients with low back pain using a machine learning approach

Kwan Yat-Hong Kenny · University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.1M

2019 · grant · HMRF - Health Promotion

Engaging the whole family to support expectant mothers: A family-based mHealth intervention to reduce maternal postnatal depression and promote family health

Camilla Kin-Ming Lo · Hong Kong Polytechnic University

HKD 780.2k

2019 · grant · HMRF - Health and Health Services (including HHSRF)

Research on improving the quality of multicentre clinical trials: Development of the reporting guideline

Xuan Zhang · Hong Kong Baptist University

HKD 499k

2019 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

Gut microbiota remodeling contributes to the aging-induced endothelial dysfunction and vascular oxidative stress

Yu Huang · City University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.5M

2019 · grant · HMRF - Health and Health Services (including HHSRF)

What is optimal blood pressure target for antihypertensive treatment? A target randomised controlled trial emulation using big data

Eric Yuk Fai Wan · University of Hong Kong

HKD 925.3k