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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)

Understanding the immunological responses against SARS-CoV-2 orf8 protein and its potential use as novel COVID-19 vaccine

Kin-Hang Kok · University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.2M

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

The effects of muscle biofeedback versus posture biofeedback on pain and functional outcomes in people with chronic neck pain related to intensive smartphone use

Szeto Pui-Yuk Grace · Medical And Health Sciences, Tung Wah College

HKD 802.2k

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

A pilot study evaluating Edaravone as anti-biofilm agent in treating bacterial infections

Song Lin Chua · Applied Biology And Chemical Technology, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

HKD 100k

2019 · grant · HMRF - Health Promotion

Development and a pilot randomized controlled trial of a brief alcohol intervention during smoking cessation treatment delivered by healthcare professionals

Yee Tak Derek Cheung · University of Hong Kong

HKD 100k

2019 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

Translating genetic susceptibility to clinical application: SYNGR1--an Asian-specific biomarker and drug target for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)

Wanling Yang · University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.5M

2019 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

Molecular basis and therapeutic potential of ketogenic diet as an adjuvant to receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKi) targeted therapy in hepatocellular carcinoma

Man Tong · University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.5M

2019 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

Targeting complex/monosomy karyotype acute myeloid leukaemia carrying TP53 mutations with PLK4 inhibitor- a mechanistic and therapeutic study

Ka Lam Ng · University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.4M

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

Reversing Frailty Status among Post-treatment Older Cancer Survivors using Baduanjin Qigong: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Shuk Ting Cheung · University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.4M

2019 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

Simultaneous dental implant in free vascularized bone flaps for jaw reconstruction using patient-specific surgical guides and titanium plates: a pilot study

Wing Shan Choi · University of Hong Kong

HKD 802.8k

2019 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

Selective blockade of p38α alternative activation in T cells as a novel therapeutic strategy for non-alcoholic steatohepatitis

Xiang Zhang · Department Of Medicine&therapeutics, The Chinese University Of Hong Kong

HKD 1.3M

2019 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

Resting and Dynamic Right Ventricular-Pulmonary Arterial Coupling in Childhood Cancer Survivors

Yiu-Fai Cheung · University of Hong Kong

HKD 854.8k

2019 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

The Acute Promyelocytic Leukaemia Asian Consortium (APL-AC) Project

Gill Harinder Harry Singh · University of Hong Kong

HKD 1M

2019 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

Deciphering the Mechanisms of Arsenic-Induced Diabetes Mellitus

Chi-Ming Wong · Hong Kong Polytechnic University

HKD 1.5M

2019 · grant · HMRF - Research Fellowship Scheme

Low-intensity ecological momentary assessment (EMA) for smoking cessation intervention and tobacco control policy evaluation: a randomized controlled trial nested within an EMA-based observational study

Cheung Yee-Tak Derek · University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.1M

2019 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

Gene editing approach for glaucoma treatment – downregulation of TSP1 improves outflow facility and IOP reduction

Sze Wan Shan · Hong Kong Polytechnic University

HKD 1.5M

2019 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

Subtyping CN-AML with modification biomarkers using Nanopore sequencing

Runsheng Li · Department Of Infectious Diseases And Public Health , City University Of Hong Kong

HKD 1.5M

2019 · grant · Healthcare Manpower Planning and Projection (MPP)

Healthcare Manpower Planning and Projection (base year 2017)

Janice Mary Johnston · University of Hong Kong

HKD 10.8M

2019 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

To elucidate the role of ‘niche’ factors in the pathogenesis of Biliary Atresia using an advanced organoid system

Paul Kwong-Hang Tam · University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.3M

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

Estimating incidence and outcomes of sepsis in Hong Kong using electronic health records: a population based study between 2009 and 2019

Lowell Ling · Chinese University of Hong Kong

HKD 529k

2019 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

Potential therapeutic effect of pioglitazone on neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders.

Koon Ho Chan · University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.4M

2019 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

Targeting proton shifting by a novel MCT4 inhibitor in treating acute myeloid leukemia

Cheuk Him Man · University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.5M

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

Transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation and dense cranial electroacupuncture stimulation for psychiatric sequelae and related biomarkers in women victims of domestic violence: a randomized controlled trial

Zhang-Jin Zhang · University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.5M

2019 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

Vascular effects of achieving low disease activity in axial spondyloarthritis - a 2 year prospective cohort study

Lai-Shan Tam · Chinese University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.5M

2019 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

Asia-Pacific Multi-Center Randomized Trial of Laparoscopic versus Open Major Hepatectomy for Hepatocellular Carcinoma (AP-LAPO Trial)

Kelvin K.C. Ng · Chinese University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.1M

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

Elucidation of the reversal effect of baicalin on hepatocellular carcinoma-associated cachexia

Yibin Feng · University of Hong Kong

HKD 986.4k

2019 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

Application of miR-125a-3p, b-catenin interacting protein 1 (CTNNBIP1), and Wnt-signaling molecules for predicting embryo implantation in IVF treatment

Calvin Kai-Fai Lee · University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.4M

2019 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

Dabigatran for Stroke Prevention in Atrial Fibrillation in Moderate or Severe Mitral Stenosis (DAVID-MS) Study

Siu Han Jo Jo Hai · University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.3M

2019 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

Neural correlates of impulsivity in idiopathic REM sleep behavior disorder and Parkinson’s disease: a functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging case-control study

Yaping Liu · Chinese University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.1M

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

Fibroblasts as a Novel Therapeutic Target for Enhancing the Healing of Challenging Bone Fracture

Jiankun Xu · Chinese University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.5M

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

Clinical Significance of Subclinical Myocardial Involvement in Recovered COVID-19 Patients using Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance

Ming-Yen Ng · University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.5M

2019 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

Anti-mitotic agents elicit cytosolic DNA sensing STING pathway to improve efficiency of immune checkpoint inhibitors in liver cancer

Derek Lee · University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.5M

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

A pilot study on developing a one-step thawing method on human blastocysts with transcriptomic and methylomic comparison to conventional vitrified-thawing method

Yiu-Leung Chan · Chinese University of Hong Kong

HKD 929.9k

2019 · grant · HMRF - Research Fellowship Scheme

Digital alcohol screening and brief intervention with gamification to reduce alcohol consumption in at-risk young adults

Wong Yuen-Ha Janet · University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.1M

2019 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

Exploiting fucosyltransferase 5 as a theranostic target in metastatic ovarian cancer

Alice Sze Tsai Wong · University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.5M

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

The temporal profiles of swallowing events in healthy adults: a pilot study using ultrasound imaging.

Elaine Yee Lan Kwong · Hong Kong Polytechnic University

HKD 99.7k

2019 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

Identification of microbiota associated with colorectal cancer (CRC) metastasis and chemoresistance, and evaluation of their roles as predictive biomarker for response to chemotherapy.

Chi Chung Foo · University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.5M

2019 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

Feasibility of next-generation inhalable nanoagglomerated microparticles to improve the therapeutic outcomes of non-small cell lung cancer: A pilot study

Shing Fung Chow · University of Hong Kong

HKD 309k

2019 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

Roles of a novel CREB-H-regulated phospholipid-binding endosomal protein (PLBEP) in cholesterol homeostasis

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

HKD 1.5M

2019 · grant · HMRF - Health Promotion

Cost-effectiveness of self-administered dual-task training (sDTT) for reducing falls among older adults: A multi-centre-randomized controlled trial with economic evaluation

Stanley John Winser · Hong Kong Polytechnic University

HKD 780.8k

2019 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

A point-of-care urine test to rule out preeclampsia development in Chinese women with suspected preeclampsia (“Congo red study”)

Yi Man Wah · Chinese University of Hong Kong

HKD 883.7k