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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

2022 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

Investigating the predictive capabilities of choroidal parameters for the effectiveness of myopia control in schoolchildren

Ka Man Chun · Hong Kong Polytechnic University

HKD 1.5M

2022 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

Modified Creatinine Index as a Non-Invasive Tool for the Monitoring of Muscle Mass in Peritoneal Dialysis

Cheuk-Chun Szeto · Chinese University of Hong Kong

HKD 1M

2022 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

Investigation of a novel AI-empowered pulmonary perfusion imaging technique based on cone beam computed tomography for functional image-guided adaptive radiotherapy of lung cancer

Ge Ren · Hong Kong Polytechnic University

HKD 1.5M

2022 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

The potential role of L-Arginine in managing Type 2 Diabetes: from prediction to therapeutic treatment

Lai Yee Cheong · University of Hong Kong

HKD 461.3k

2022 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

A study on the safety, efficacy, and cost-effectiveness of using non-vitrectomised subretinal anti-VEGF injections to treat neovascular age-related macular degeneration

Mårten Erik Brelén · Chinese University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.3M

2022 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

Predictive biomarkers and genetic targets for treatment response to TAS-102 in advanced refractory pancreatic cancer

Cheuk Lam Regina Lo · University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.4M

2022 · grant · HMRF - Health and Health Services (including HHSRF)

Revolutionizing adolescent idiopathic scoliosis screening with AlignProCARE: an artificial intelligence-driven mobile application for accurate and efficient detection

Daniel Yee-Tak Fong · University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.5M

2022 · grant · HMRF - Health and Health Services (including HHSRF)

Data-informed admission and discharge decisions for patient boarding: prediction, interpretation, and actions

Yong Hong Kuo · University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.3M

2022 · grant · Breast Cancer Screening Pilot Programme

Evaluation of the Breast Cancer Screening Pilot Programme (BCSPP)

Jianchao Quan · University of Hong Kong

HKD 948.2k

2022 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

Circulating plasmalogens and their metabolism as biomarkers and therapeutic targets for pancreatic β-cell dysfunction in type 2 diabetes.

King Yip Cheng · Hong Kong Polytechnic University

HKD 1.5M

2022 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

A clinical prognostic model incorporating longitudinal ctDNA genomic profiling for molecular residual disease and prediction of treatment response in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma

Mun Yee Ko · University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.5M

2022 · grant · HMRF - Infectious Disease (including RFCID)

Multimorbidity Incidence and other Prognostic Outcomes following adverse events of special interest after Covid-19 Vaccination versus historical cases: a retrospective cohort study (MIPO-CoV)

Francisco Tsz Tsun Lai · University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.5M

2022 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

Sequential Transarterial Chemoembolization and Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy followed by Immunotherapy (START-FIT) as Downstaging Treatment for Liver Transplantation: A prospective, single-arm, phase II Trial

Chi Leung Chiang · University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.3M

2022 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

Risk-based geriatric assessment driven management algorithm in older patients with cancer starting chemotherapy: a pilot randomized controlled trial

Wing Lok Chan · University of Hong Kong

HKD 436.6k

2022 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

Clinical utility of lipoprotein(a) and its related polygenic risk score in risk stratification of cardiovascular complications among Chinese patients with type 2 diabetes

Claudia Ha-Ting Tam · Chinese University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.5M

2022 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

Baveno VII criteria-guided initiation of non-selective beta blocker in patients with compensated advanced chronic liver disease to reduce hepatic decompensation: an open-label randomised controlled trial

Che To Lai · Chinese University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.2M

2022 · grant · HMRF - Health and Health Services (including HHSRF)

Effects of a nurse-led palliative care programme, ‘Cultivating Acceptance and Living Meaningfully with Progressive Neurological Diseases’ (CALM-Neuro): A feasibility randomised control trial

Jojo Yan-Yan Kwok · University of Hong Kong

HKD 500k

2022 · grant · HMRF - Health and Health Services (including HHSRF)

Vitamin D treatment in IntraCerebal hemorrhage To enhance Hematoma Resolution (VICToHR): a pilot study

Kay Cheong Teo · University of Hong Kong

HKD 426.5k

2022 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

Development and preclinical evaluation of a novel mincle targeted therapy for macrophage driven acute kidney injury

Patrick Ming-Kuen Tang · Chinese University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.5M

2022 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

Enrichment of donor-origin cells from urine-derived cell culture of kidney transplanted recipients for HLA-typing and clinical monitoring

Siu-Yin Janette Kwok · Queen Mary Hospital

HKD 428.6k

2022 · grant · HMRF - Infectious Disease (including RFCID)

Sonodynamic-mediated microneedle array engineered with modified zinc-based metal-organic framework (MOF) antibacterial nano-particles enabling subcutaneous administration for wound infection

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

HKD 1.4M

2022 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

The application of the EBV-encoded nuclear antigen 1-targeting bioprobe in nasopharyngeal carcinoma diagnosis

Hong-Lok Lung · Hong Kong Baptist University

HKD 1.4M

2022 · grant · HMRF - Health and Health Services (including HHSRF)

Intravenous thrombolytic therapy in acute ischemic stroke patients on direct oral anticoagulants – a prospective multicenter study

Bonaventure Yiu Ming Ip · Medicine And Therapeutics, The Chinese University Of Hong Kong

HKD 1.4M

2022 · grant · HMRF - Health and Health Services (including HHSRF)

Development and validation of sex-specific mortality prediction models among hip fracture patients: a machine learning study

Ching-Lung Cheung · University of Hong Kong

HKD 499.5k

2022 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

To investigate the effect of multidisciplinary care approach on cardiovascular risk modification in prostate cancer patients receiving androgen deprivation therapy

Chi-Fai Ng · Chinese University of Hong Kong

HKD 476.3k

2022 · grant · HMRF - Research Fellowship Scheme

An AI robot-assisted tailored activity programme for improving the physical inactivity of people with dementia and their informal caregivers: A pilot randomized controlled trial

Shanshan Wang · Hong Kong Polytechnic University

HKD 935k

2022 · grant · HMRF - Infectious Disease (including RFCID)

Preclinical studies of an S gene-deleted and trans-complemented SARS-CoV-2 as a novel intranasal booster for heterologous vaccination

Dong-Yan Jin · University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.5M

2022 · grant · HMRF - Health and Health Services (including HHSRF)

Personalised transcranial direct current stimulation to reduce daily loneliness in people with subthreshold depression

Nichol Man-Lok Wong · Education University of Hong Kong

HKD 864.7k

2022 · grant · HMRF - Health and Health Services (including HHSRF)

Dual-task training to prevent cognitive decline in community-dwelling older adults: a pilot pragmatic randomised controlled trial

Pui Hing Chau · University of Hong Kong

HKD 214.2k

2022 · grant · HMRF - Health and Health Services (including HHSRF)

Lose little, live longer: a randomised controlled feasibility trial on a diet-plus-exercise weight management intervention for overweight Chinese cancer survivors

Danielle Wing Lam Ng · University of Hong Kong

HKD 475.4k

2022 · grant · HMRF - Health and Health Services (including HHSRF)

Early and later life health outcomes in offspring of mothers with gestational diabetes mellitus: evidence from 'Children of 1997' birth cohort

Baoting He · University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.4M

2022 · grant · HMRF - Research Fellowship Scheme

Trends in hospitalisation for cancer and major modifiable risk factors for cancer in people with type 2 diabetes in Hong Kong between 2002 and 2019

Hongjiang Wu · Department Of Medicine And Therapeutics , The Chinese University Of Hong Kong

HKD 1.1M

2022 · grant · HMRF - Health and Health Services (including HHSRF)

Nose-to-brain delivery of combined anti-amyloid-β and anti-tau targeted nanotherapy for Alzheimer’s disease: a pilot study

Shing Fung Chow · University of Hong Kong

HKD 500k

2022 · grant · HMRF - Infectious Disease (including RFCID)

Routine Application of Point-of-care PCR test to Identify and Direct therapy for Acute Respiratory Infection in the Emergency Department: a pragmatic, randomised controlled trial (RAPID-ARIED)

Pui-Kin Lam · University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.3M

2022 · grant · HMRF - Health and Health Services (including HHSRF)

The effects of a location-based health promotion mobile app on physical activities and chronic low back pain: A panel study with wearable devices

Paulina Pui Yun Wong · Lingnan University

HKD 1.3M

2022 · grant · HMRF - Infectious Disease (including RFCID)

Investigation on the role of prostanoids in obese mice upon coronavirus infection

Hin Chu · University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.5M

2022 · grant · HMRF - Research Fellowship Scheme

Digital mindfulness-based eating awareness training for obesity management: A randomised controlled trial

Vidana Dalinda Isabel Sanchez · Hong Kong Polytechnic University

HKD 1M

2022 · grant · HMRF - Health and Health Services (including HHSRF)

Risk Assessment and Management Program (RAMP) on knee osteoarthritis in primary care – a one-year pragmatic randomized controlled trial

Regina Wing-Shan Sit · Chinese University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.4M

2022 · grant · HMRF - Health and Health Services (including HHSRF)

Interactions between environmental toxic and nutrient metal elements on glucose tolerance and progression to diabetes in individuals with prediabetes

Aimin Yang · Chinese University of Hong Kong

HKD 1.5M

2022 · grant · HMRF - Advanced Medical Research

Surveillance of the Genetic Signature in Circulating Tumor DNA for Guiding Adjuvant Chemotherapy in Urothelial Carcinoma: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

Yung Na · University of Hong Kong

HKD 499k