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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 · Commissioned Programme for Influenza Research (INF)

Acceptability and impact of school-based influenza vaccination with live attenuated and inactivated influenza vaccines

Dennis Kai-Ming Ip · University of Hong Kong

HKD 23.6M

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

Effects of immersive virtual reality for alleviating anxiety, nausea and vomiting among paediatric cancer patients receiving their first chemotherapy: A randomized controlled trial

Cho-Lee Wong · Chinese University of Hong Kong

HKD 983.9k

2019 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

Prediction of metabolic and cardiovascular complications in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a longitudinal study

Raymond Hang Wun Li · University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.1M

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

Home blood pressure during night-time sleep as a better treatment target for patients with hypertension: a proof-of-concept randomized controlled trial

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

HKD 100k

2019 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

Functionalization of Wnt5a biomimetic peptide on biomaterials for enhanced bone regeneration and implant osseointegration

Gang Li · Orthopaedics And Traumatology, The Chinese University Of Hong Kong

HKD 1.5M

2019 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

A clinical research in using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to design dental crown

James Kit-Hon Tsoi · University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.4M

2019 · grant · HMRF - Research Fellowship Scheme

The relationship between age and gender dependent whole-body sagittal alignment with key musculoskeletal parameters, body balance and health-related quality of life in the Hong Kong Chinese adult population

Chi-Wai Man · Orthopaedics And Traumatology, The Chinese University Of Hong Kong

HKD 868.5k

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

Transmissibility of respiratory viruses

Nancy Hiu Lan Leung · University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.5M

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

Synthesis of novel multifunctional nanocomposites based on biosurfactant coated Ag-MNPs/teixobactin analogues for enhanced biofilm disruption and bacteria elimination

Ting Zou · University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.2M

2019 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

Validation and Investigation of Cryptic Pathogenic Genomic Variants by Mate-pair Low-pass Genome Sequencing in Prenatal Diagnosis for Fetuses with Ultrasound Anomalies

Elvis Zirui Dong · Chinese University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.1M

2019 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

Molecular Diagnostics for Grass carp and Salmon Allergy

Christine Yee-Yan Wai · Paediatrics, The Chinese University Of Hong Kong

HKD 1.4M

2019 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

Determination of CHL1 as a gene therapy for the treatment of spinal muscular atrophy

Martin Chi Hang Cheung · University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.5M

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

Characterisation of pathogenetic mechanisms of Epstein-Barr virus-associated T and natural killer cell lymphoproliferative diseases in children

Alan Kwok Shing Chiang · University of Hong Kong

HKD 1M

2019 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

Randomized control trial on the efficacy of a smartphone application (Glaucomapp) on monitoring and promoting disease awareness and medication adherence on Chinese glaucoma patients

Bonnie Nga Kwan Choy · University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.2M

2019 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

Artificial intelligence image analysis in breast cancer detection and immunohistochemistry scoring.

Cheong Kin Ronald Chan · Chinese University of Hong Kong

HKD 95.3k

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

The health implications of extending statutory paid maternity leave in Hong Kong: A policy evaluation

Helen Bostwick Andres · School Of Public Health, The University Of Hong Kong Faculty Of Medicine

HKD 729.5k

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

Cancer survivors’ perspective towards the feasibility and acceptability of a community-based multi-disciplinary cancer survivorship intervention: A qualitative study.

Lam Wing-Tak Wendy · University of Hong Kong

HKD 545.4k

2019 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

What is the effect of intensive blood pressure control on cerebral blood flow and cognition in ischaemic stroke patients with severe cerebral small vessel disease?

Gary Kui Kai Lau · Division Of Neurology, Department Of Medicine, The University Of Hong Kong

HKD 566.9k

2019 · grant · HMRF - Health Promotion

Effectiveness of a dyadic pain management program for community-dwelling older adults with chronic pain: a cluster randomized controlled trial

Mimi Mun-Yee Tse · Hong Kong Polytechnic University

HKD 1.5M

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

Fibroblast growth factor signaling reprograms genome-wide of 5-hydroxymethylation to potentiate EBV reactivation in EBV-associated carcinomas

Lili Li · Chinese University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.1M

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

Potential of air-puff tonometry to generate virus-laden aerosols from virus-infected ocular surface and the epidemiology of common respiratory viruses in acute conjunctivitis

Allie Lee · Ophthalmology, The University Of Hong Kong

HKD 972.8k

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

In vitro, ex vivo, and in vivo evaluation of novel anti-SARS-CoV-2 nanobodies as safe and effective prophylactic and therapeutic options for Coronavirus Disease 2019

Fuk Woo Jasper Chan · University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.5M

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

Evaluation of risk factors associated with immunoprophylaxis failure of pregnant hepatitis B carriers in Hong Kong

Ka Wang Cheung · Obstetrics And Gynecology, Queen Mary Hospital

HKD 1.5M

2019 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

Computer-assisted jaw reconstruction using 3D-printed patient-specific surgical plates versus conventional surgical plates: A randomised controlled trial

Yuxiong Su · University of Hong Kong

HKD 985k

2019 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

Elucidation of intrinsic and extrinsic alterations regulating skeletal muscle stem cell aging: mechanisms for sarcopenia

Huating Wang · Chinese University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.5M

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

Dissecting the Functional Role of Prevalent Incompatible Group I1 Plasmid isolated from Human and Animals in Hong Kong

Terrence Chi-Kong Lau · Biomedical Sciences, City University Of Hong Kong

HKD 1.5M

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

Managing fear of cancer recurrence: a qualitative comparison of coping process among Chinese cancer survivors with nonclinical, subclinical, and clinically-significant fear of cancer recurrence

Ng Wing -Lam Danielle · University of Hong Kong

HKD 522.1k

2019 · grant · Commissioned Project on Nurturing a Breastfeeding Friendly Community for the Betterment and Sustainability of Children's Well-being (BF)

Baby-friendly Community Initiative Program in Hong Kong

Kris Yuet-Wan Lok · University of Hong Kong

HKD 3.5M

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

Identification of risk interaction of hypovitaminosis D genetic and environmental factors among Hong Kong infants and toddlers

Hing-Wai Tsang · University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.2M

2019 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

Assessment of arterial health by ultrasound-based nonlinear mechanical imaging

Wei-Ning Lee · University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.5M

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

Ranunculi Ternati Radix inhibits STAT3 signaling through upregulating miR-351 to exert anti-melanoma effects

Xiuqiong Fu · Hong Kong Baptist University

HKD 100k

2019 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

3D-printed, mechanically-graded and growth factor-biopatterned polyurethane for rotator cuff repair

Dai Fei Elmer Ker · Institute For Tissue Engineering And Regenerative Medicine; School Of Biomedical Sciences, The Chinese University Of Hong Kong

HKD 1.4M

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

Do bisphosphonates reduce risk of dementia? A real-world pharmacoepidemiology study in Hong Kong and the United Kingdom.

Chor Wing Sing · University of Hong Kong

HKD 555.9k

2019 · grant · Phase I of the Commissioned Study on Mental Health Survey (MHS-PI)

The Hong Kong Mental Morbidity Survey for Older People - HKMMSOP

Lam Chiu-Wa Linda · Chinese University of Hong Kong

HKD 15M

2019 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

The effect of zoledronate on the prevention of pneumonia in hip fracture patients (Zoo-P): an open-label, pragmatic, randomised controlled trial

Ching-Lung Cheung · University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.5M

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

Evaluation of a single claudication question combined with symptom-limited pedal plantarflexion test as a novel screening tool for detection of peripheral arterial disease.

Guang-Ming Tan · Department Medicine And Therapeutic, Prince Of Wales Hospital

HKD 1.1M

2019 · grant · HMRF - Research Fellowship Scheme

Application of VR-based working memory screening test to facilitate early detection of dementia in community living older adults with Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs)

Ho-Yin Lai · Hong Kong Polytechnic University

HKD 909.4k

2019 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

Develop a zebrafish model of human chronic myelomonocytic leukaemia (CMML) based on recurrent mutation combinations

Yu Hung Leung · University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.5M

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

Tai Chi versus conventional exercise to improve cognitive performance in older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI): A comparative randomized controlled trial

Siu Parco · Division Of Kinesiology, School Of Public Health, The University Of Hong Kong

HKD 1.5M

2019 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

Multicentered Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial On Contrast-Enhanced Harmonic Endoscopic Ultrasound (CH_EUS) Vs Conventional EUS-Guided Fine Needle Biopsy (FNB) For Solid Pancreatic Lesions

Charing Ching-Ning Chong · Chinese University of Hong Kong

HKD 734.9k