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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

2023 · grant · HMRF - Infectious Disease (including RFCID)

Development of a human Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme 2-Specific Inhibitor against Pan-Sarbecoviruses

Li Liu · University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.5M

2023 · grant · HMRF - Research Fellowship Scheme

Digital exclusion for health? The Acceptability and Strategies in Using eHealth for Chronic Illness Management and Preventive Health Care Among Older Adults: A mixed-method study

Shen (Lamson) Lin · City University of Hong Kong

HKD 795.3k

2023 · grant · HMRF - Health and Health Services (including HHSRF)

Investigating the translational potential of parthenolide for ameliorating non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in obese adults.

Yuyan Zhu · Hong Kong Polytechnic University

HKD 1.5M

2023 · grant · HMRF - Infectious Disease (including RFCID)

Regulation of CD4+CD25+ regulatory T cells by nicotinamide mononucleotide to benefit people living with HIV

Yufei Mo · University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.5M

2023 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

Identification of sex-specific comorbidity patterns and development of data-driven definition of multimorbidity in older Chinese adults: A territory-wide study

Ching-Lung Cheung · University of Hong Kong

HKD 489.1k

2023 · grant · HMRF - Health and Health Services (including HHSRF)

Personalised timing of interval debulking surgery based on KELIM after neoadjuvant chemotherapy in advanced ovarian cancer – a multicentre randomised Phase II non-inferiority trial

Ka Yu Tse · Obstetrics And Gynaecology, The University Of Hong Kong

HKD 1.2M

2023 · grant · HMRF - Health Promotion

HKidsMove: A health promotion project to enable physical activity in Hong Kong kindergartens

Catherine Mamaid Capio · School Of Nursing & Health Studies, Hong Kong Metropolitan University

HKD 496.6k

2023 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

Investigation of age-related hearing loss and hearing aid fitting in older adults on grandparent-grandchild interactions using fNIRS hyperscanning

Xin Zhou · Chinese University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.5M

2023 · grant · HMRF - Health and Health Services (including HHSRF)

Evaluation of the adoption of the Hong Kong Reference Framework for Common Musculoskeletal Problems in Primary Care Settings: a mixed method study

Martin Chi-Sang Wong · Chinese University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.5M

2023 · grant · HMRF - Health and Health Services (including HHSRF)

A Randomized Controlled Trial of High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) Versus Myomectomy for the Treatment of Symptomatic Uterine Fibroids

Symphorosa Shing-Chee Chan · Chinese University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.1M

2023 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

Identification of functional molecular targets in early-onset pancreatic cancer by proteomic profiling

Cheuk Lam Regina Lo · University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.5M

2023 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

Evaluation of the Diagnostic Utility of Concurrent Mate-pair Genome Sequencing and RNA Sequencing in Childhood B-progenitor Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

Zirui Dong · Chinese University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.3M

2023 · grant · HMRF - Infectious Disease (including RFCID)

Time-varying inference of population immunity and prediction of multi-pathogen dynamics using serological, genetic, and syndromic surveillance data in Hong Kong

Sheikh Taslim Ali · Division Of Epidemiology & Biostatistics, School Of Public Health, The University Of Hong Kong

HKD 1.1M

2023 · grant · HMRF - Infectious Disease (including RFCID)

Integrated AI-driven single-cell monitoring system for early detection and pathway discovery in infection-associated thrombosis: advancing prevention and treatment strategies for long COVID

Chien-Ling Huang · Hong Kong Polytechnic University

HKD 1.5M

2023 · grant · HMRF - Infectious Disease (including RFCID)

Antimicrobial Activity of Novel Small Molecule Antimicrobial Agents Targeting Bacterial Transcription Initiation against Clinical MRSA Strains from Blood Specimens at the Prince of Wales Hospital

Xiao Yang · Chinese University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.3M

2023 · grant · HMRF - Infectious Disease (including RFCID)

A randomized controlled trial evaluating a Chatbot-delivered theory-based online intervention in increasing seasonal influenza vaccination uptake among children aged 3-6 years

Zixin Wang · Chinese University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.2M

2023 · grant · HMRF - Health and Health Services (including HHSRF)

Build Machine Learning Models to Predict Suicidal Thoughts and Examine the Feasibility of Using Just-in-time Adaptive Interventions for Suicide Prevention

Shuo Zhou · Hong Kong Baptist University

HKD 500k

2023 · grant · HMRF - Research Fellowship Scheme

Investigating Apathy Pathway Dysfunctions in Parkinson's Disease: A Study on Internal Brainstem Structures and Subcortical-Cortical Connections

Hui Zhang · Hong Kong Polytechnic University

HKD 1.1M

2023 · grant · HMRF - Infectious Disease (including RFCID)

Multi-omic investigation of a novel Bartonella bacterium identified in human microbiome and originating from Dermatophagoides farinae

Qing Xiong · Hong Kong Polytechnic University

HKD 500k

2023 · grant · HMRF - Health Promotion

Implementation of the Internet Gaming Disorder Intervention Program in Secondary School Students According to RE‑AIM and the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research

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

HKD 1.5M

2023 · grant · HMRF - Research Fellowship Scheme

Role of exercise in functional capacity of smokers and subsequent development of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Florence King Pui Chan · Queen Mary Hospital

HKD 835.2k

2023 · grant · HMRF - Health and Health Services (including HHSRF)

Connecting the Dots: Examining the Impact of Risk and Protective Factors on Loneliness Types and Mental Health in Hong Kong's Elderly

Sing Bik Cindy Ngai · Hong Kong Polytechnic University

HKD 267.2k

2023 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

Exploring the role of serum and urinary kallistatin as a novel biomarker and predictor of cardiorenal outcomes in patients with diabetes and chronic kidney disease

Sydney Chi-Wai Tang · University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.2M

2023 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

Predicting long-term risk of disease relapse and renal failure in lupus nephritis - An artificial intelligence model based on renal histology and serial clinical parameters

Yat Hin Desmond Yap · University of Hong Kong

HKD 841.7k

2023 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

Validation of an artificial intelligence-enabled skin perforator segmentation tool in computer-assisted osteocutaneous fibular free flap harvest: a clinical study

Jingya Pu · Dentistry, The University Of Hong Kong

HKD 1M

2023 · grant · HMRF - Health and Health Services (including HHSRF)

The efficacy of acupuncture-type transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation as an adjunct analgesic in reducing pain during USG-MVA: A prospective, single- blinded two-arm randomized controlled trial.

Pui Wah Jacqueline Chung · Chinese University of Hong Kong

HKD 897k

2023 · grant · HMRF - Health and Health Services (including HHSRF)

Efficacy of a Mobile Chat-based Exercise Counselling Intervention (ChatEx) for Increasing and Maintaining Exercise Behaviour in Older Cancer Survivors: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Shuk Ting Cheung · University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.4M

2023 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

Multi-center Study to Detect Genetic Aetiology in a Chinese Congenital Scoliosis Population

Jason Pui Yin Cheung · University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.4M

2023 · grant · HMRF - Health and Health Services (including HHSRF)

A multi-component chronic obstructive pulmonary disease management programme incorporating telemedicine approach: identifying facilitators, barriers, and strategies for sustaining and scaling-up using CFIR-ERIC matching tool

Kailu Wang · Chinese University of Hong Kong

HKD 500k

2023 · grant · HMRF - Health and Health Services (including HHSRF)

An innovative approach to combine intermittent dieting (INTD) with high-intensity interval exercise (HIIE) for curbing central obesity: A comparative randomized controlled trial

Eric Tsz Chun Poon · Chinese University of Hong Kong

HKD 814.2k

2023 · grant · HMRF - Health and Health Services (including HHSRF)

A multi-faceted self-management intervention for improving patient activation and lifestyle behavior modification among people with cardiometabolic multimorbidity: A pilot randomized controlled trial

Rui She · Hong Kong Polytechnic University

HKD 491.7k

2023 · grant · HMRF - Infectious Disease (including RFCID)

Determinants of magnitude, breadth and durability of nasal mucosal antibody responses after influenza virus infections and vaccinations

Sook San Wong · University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.5M

2023 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

A prospective study on the beneficial effects of pioglitazone in restoring protective T cell immunity in patients with poorly-controlled Type 2 Diabetes

Guang Sheng Ling · School Of Biomedical Sciences , The University Of Hong Kong

HKD 1.5M

2023 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

Validation of the predictive roles of somatic recurrent NFE2L2 mutations and other biomarkers in neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy treatment response in locally advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma

Valen Zhuoyou Yu · University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.5M

2023 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

Smartwatch paroxysmal arrhythmia detection compared with Holter - a multicenter controlled trial

Tsz Kin Tam · Chinese University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.4M

2023 · grant · HMRF - Research Fellowship Scheme

Cost-effectiveness analysis of lung cancer screening in Hong Kong

Horace Cheuk-Wai Choi · University of Hong Kong

HKD 848.8k

2023 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

Development of a screening tool for early-stage medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw using quantitative image features and risk factors: a multi-centre study

Kuo Feng Hung · University of Hong Kong

HKD 499.4k

2023 · grant · HMRF - Health and Health Services (including HHSRF)

A Personalized Interactive Patient Empowerment Artificial Intelligence Platform (PIPE-AI) Enhanced by DiabetesGPT in Prediabetes and Diabetes Patients in Primary Healthcare Settings

Lin Yang · Hong Kong Polytechnic University

HKD 500k

2023 · grant · HMRF - Infectious Disease (including RFCID)

Improved short-term forecast of seasonal respiratory viruses in Hong Kong using machine learning approach

Yiu-Chung Lau · University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.1M

2023 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

Quantitative profiling, immunological coating, and metagenomic immunoglobulin sequencing: the role of gut microbiota in the pathogenesis of IgA nephropathy

Kong Lam · University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.3M