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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

2018 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

Anti-inflammatory effects of roflumilast treatment for 12 weeks in stable-state non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis

James Chung-Man Ho · University of Hong Kong

HKD 1M

2018 · grant · HMRF - Health and Health Services (including HHSRF)

Prevalence of iron deficiency and its impact on neurocognitive function in Hong Kong adolescents

Chi Kong Li · Chinese University of Hong Kong

HKD 594.8k

2018 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

Development of photo-targeted nanocarriers for esophageal cancer therapy

Weiping Wang · University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.4M

2018 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

Probing brain abnormalities for youths with subclinical psychotic symptoms: a population-based multimodal MRI study in Hong Kong

Wing Chung Chang · University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.5M

2018 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

Neural-pragmatic relationships and cross-linguistic differences in prosodic endophenotypes in autism

Patrick Chun-Man Wong · Chinese University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.5M

2018 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

Long-term effects of combined balance and brisk walking training on alleviating motor and non-motor symptoms in people with Parkinson's disease: a randomized controlled trial

Margaret Kit-Yi Mak · Hong Kong Polytechnic University

HKD 1.3M

2018 · grant · HMRF - Infectious Disease (including RFCID)

Clinical performance of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) genotyping versus PAX1/SOX1 methylation as a triage for high-risk HPV positive women in cervical cancer screening in Hong Kong

Karen Kar-Loen Chan · University of Hong Kong

HKD 953.8k

2018 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

Study of platelet preserving properties of nitric oxide administration into the extracorporeal membrane oxygenation circuit in paediatric patients at Queen Mary Hospital

Wing Sze Yau · Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia, Queen Mary Hospital

HKD 691.9k

2018 · grant · HMRF - Health and Health Services (including HHSRF)

A randomised pilot trial evaluating a Chinese medicine formula in the treatment of chronic subjective tinnitus

Hong Wei Zhang · Chinese University of Hong Kong

HKD 298.3k

2018 · grant · HMRF - Health and Health Services (including HHSRF)

The adjunctive effect of acupuncture for advanced cancer patients in a collaborative model of palliative care: a three-arm pragmatic randomized trial

Haiyong Chen · University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.2M

2018 · grant · HMRF - Infectious Disease (including RFCID)

Risk assessment of Psittacosis caused by Chlamydia psittaci: Tracking an emerging zoonotic disease in Hong Kong pet birds

Yung Wa Sin · University of Hong Kong

HKD 89.9k

2018 · grant · HMRF - Infectious Disease (including RFCID)

Analysis of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) genomic variations in EBV-associated lymphoproliferative diseases

Alan Kwok Shing Chiang · University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.5M

2018 · grant · HMRF - Health and Health Services (including HHSRF)

A network framework for inferring the underlying ecological processes of facilitated gut microbiota remodelling in response to therapeutic agents: Focus on irritable bowel syndrome interventions

Pan Jun Kim · Hong Kong Baptist University

HKD 1.2M

2018 · grant · HMRF - Health and Health Services (including HHSRF)

Are periodontitis and masticatory dysfunction associated with the rate of progression of chronic kidney disease in patients with type 2 diabetes?

Georgios Pelekos · University of Hong Kong

HKD 187.3k

2018 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

Spheroids of HIF-1α-stabilized SHED as vascularization units for the treatment of peripheral tissue ischemia

Waruna Lakmal Dissanayaka · University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.1M

2018 · grant · RFCID (commissioned projects)

Evaluation of phenotypic tests for rapid detection of carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae

Wai-Man Yu · Chp, Dh

HKD 245.6k

2018 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

The synergistic effect of Ivabradine and Olaparib on triple negative breast cancer

Ui Soon Khoo · University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.5M

2018 · grant · HMRF - Health Promotion

An online psychological intervention in promoting mental well-being among Chinese adolescents

Kh Mo · Jockey Club School Of Public Health And Primary Care, The Chinese University Of Hong Kong

HKD 1M

2018 · grant · HMRF - Health and Health Services (including HHSRF)

Clinical evaluations of CYP 450 inhibition and anticoagulation biomarker alteration by Radix Puerariae lobatae (Gegen): impact on its potential herb-drug interactions

Joan Zhong Zuo · Chinese University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.5M

2018 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

Early intervention in preventing strategy-switching impairment in Alzheimer's disease animal model

Ya Ke · Chinese University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.5M

2018 · grant · HMRF - Infectious Disease (including RFCID)

Increasing the viral RNA-dependent RNA polymerase fidelity as a broad-spectrum antiviral strategy

Shuofeng Yuan · University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.5M

2018 · grant · HMRF - Infectious Disease (including RFCID)

Treatment of highly pathogenic influenza A/H5N1-induced lung injury with mesenchymal stromal cell-derived exosomes

Michael Chi Wai Chan · University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.5M

2018 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

A Computational Framework Using Genomic and Transcriptomic Features for Predicting Resistance to PD-1/PDL-1 Checkpoint Inhibition in Gastrointestinal Tract (GIT) Cancer

Wei Dai · University of Hong Kong

HKD 843.9k

2018 · grant · HMRF - Health and Health Services (including HHSRF)

Psoralen as a potent anti-osteoporosis agent promoting HIF-1α mediated bone formation and suppressing NFATc1 mediated bone resorption

Chao Wan · Chinese University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.5M

2018 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

Bacteria-host interaction in Parkinson’s disease: identifying neuroprotective microbial metabolites against α-synuclein-mediated proteotoxicity

Chaogu Zheng · University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.5M

2018 · grant · HMRF - Health Promotion

Sexuality 360 @ school: an ecosystem (4-tiered) approach to comprehensive sexuality education in Hong Kong

Yeung Monique · Community Education, Mother’s Choice

HKD 995k

2018 · grant · HMRF - Health and Health Services (including HHSRF)

Neuroprotective effects Chinese medicine corynoxine in experimental Alzheimer’s disease via autophagy induction

Ashok Iyaswamy · Hong Kong Baptist University

HKD 1.5M

2018 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

Genetic Diagnosis and Research of Osteogenesis Imperfecta

Bo Gao · University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.5M

2018 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

A pilot study assessing the efficacy of a L. reuteri probiotic adjunct to reduce HbA1c in patients with chronic periodontal disease and Type 2 diabetes

Hai Ming Wong · University of Hong Kong

HKD 100k

2018 · grant · HMRF - Infectious Disease (including RFCID)

Development and mechanistic evaluation of novel nanobodies for Zika virus infection: implications on prophylactic and therapeutic options

Fuk Woo Jasper Chan · University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.5M

2018 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

Effects of achieving SDAI remission on joint space outcomes progression in early rheumatoid arthritis: an HR-pQCT study

Lai-Shan Tam · Chinese University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.2M

2018 · grant · HMRF - Health Promotion

Adoption of a drug adherence-enhancing application to achieve optimal medication adherence and blood pressure control among hypertensive patients: a community-based intervention programme

Cs Wong · Chinese University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.1M

2018 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

Prediction of recurrence and survival using big data analytics and machine learning in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma after curative surgery

Wan Hang Keith Chiu · University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.1M

2018 · grant · HMRF - Research Fellowship Scheme

Timing of solids introduction in Hong Kong children – is early introduction better?

Leung Sze-Yin Agnes · Chinese University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.2M

2018 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

Evaluation of the effects of enhanced placental transport and brain uptake of DHA for the prevention of perinatal brain injury in preterm birth

Yi Wang · Hong Kong Baptist University

HKD 1.5M

2018 · grant · HMRF - Research Fellowship Scheme

Quantification of upper trapezius muscle stiffness using Supersonic shear wave Imaging: efficacy of workplace-based exercise programme to reduce neck and shoulder disorders in working population

Hio-Teng Leong · Chinese University of Hong Kong

HKD 743.2k

2018 · grant · HMRF - Health and Health Services (including HHSRF)

CityPal: a chatbot for enhancing young adults' psychological well-being

John Sie Yuen Lee · City University of Hong Kong

HKD 981k

2018 · grant · HMRF - Infectious Disease (including RFCID)

Targeting H3K27me3 by EZH2 inhibitors in control of drug-resistant Helicobacter pylori colonization

Lin Zhang · Chinese University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.5M

2018 · grant · HMRF - Health Promotion

“Be aware, be a protector” – intervention to youth drinking problem in Hong Kong

Yt Chung · Cross Centre, Tung Wah Group Of Hospitals

HKD 1.2M

2018 · grant · HMRF - Health and Health Services (including HHSRF)

The development and validation of a DM and Pre-DM risk prediction function for case finding in primary care in Hong Kong

Cindy Lo-Kuen Lam · University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.5M