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Twenty Research Projects Receive Grants

  1. Research and Development of US-MRI Fusion Based Targeted Prostate Biopsy Systems: Planning, Training and Intelligent Intraoperative Guidance (HK$2,953,950)
    Sponsor: Innovation and Technology Fund, Shenzhen Landwind Industry Co., Ld. and Shenzhen Haibo Scientific Technology Co., Ltd.
    Principal investigator: Prof. Heng Pheng-ann, Department of Computer Science and Engineering
  2. Preliminary Documentation of Macau Sign Language (£9,648)
    Sponsor: Endangered Languages Documentation Programme
    Principal investigator: Prof. Sze Yim-binh Felix, Department of Linguistics and Modern Languages
  3. Human-centric Informatics Research in the Big Data Era (HK$931,000)
    Sponsor: Research Grant from Microsoft Research Asia
    Principal investigator: Prof. Helen Meng, CUHK MoE-Microsoft Key Laboratory on Human-centric Computing and Interface Technologies
  4. Prodrug of Green Tea Epigallocatchin-3-Gallate (Pro-EGCG) as a Novel Anti-Angiogenesis Agent for Endometriosis (HK$900,000)
    Sponsor: Innovation and Technology Fund
    Principal investigator: Prof. Ronald Wang, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
  5. Development of Novel Hypermethylated Genes as Prognostic Biomarkers for Gastric Cancer (HK$775,997)
    Sponsor: Innovation and Technology Fund
    Principal investigator: Prof. Yu Jun, Department of Medicine and Therapeutics
  6. Cultural Education: Life Building and Identity Constructing (Stage 2) (HK$578,000)
    Sponsor: Quality Education Fund
    Principal investigator: Prof. Kung la-yan, Department of Cultural and Religious Studies
  7. Adult Pneumococcal Vaccine Acceptance Survey (HK$80,000)
    Sponsor: The Hong Kong Medical Association
    Principal investigator: Prof. Albert Lee, Centre for Health Education and Health Promotion
  8. Development of a Novel Stealth Adenovirus as Superior Vector with Higher Efficacy and Lower Toxicity for Melanoma Gene Therapy (HK$952,200)
    Sponsor: Innovation and Technology Fund and C.K. Yeung Worldwide Limited
    Principal investigator: Prof. Marie Lin, Department of Sugery
  9. Fun with Learning Chinese Language through Literary Walk (HK$1,733,431)
    Sponsor: Language Fund
    Principal investigator: Prof. Fan Sin-piu, Department of Chinese Language and Literature
  10. Hong Kong Sign Languages Browser (Phase II) (HK$220,000)
    Sponsor: Government Fund for Implementing Public Education Activities on Rehabilitation from the Labour and Welfare Bureau
    Principal investigator: Prof. Sze Yim-binh Felix , Department of Linguistics and Modern Languages
  11. M-Health: A Novel Wireless Therapeutic Endoscopic Capsule for Treating Gastrointestinal Bleeding (HK$999,971)
    Sponsor: Innovation and Technology Fund
    Principal investigator: Prof. Poon Chung-yan Carmen, Department of Surgery
  12. Targeted Delivery of TNF Alpha and IFN Gamma by TCP-1 Peptide for Colorectal Cancer Therapy (HK$997,533)
    Sponsor: Innovation and Technology Fund
    Principal investigator: Prof. Cho Chi-hin, School of Biomedical Sciences
  13. Establishment of an Intelligent Bio-disc Platform (IBP) for Low-cost Point-of Care Tuberculosis Molecular Diagnosis (HK$994,439)
    Sponsor: Innovation and Technology Fund
    Principal investigator: Prof. Ho Ho-pui Aaron, Department of Electronic Engineering
  14. How African and Middle Eastern Traders Make Their Livings and Lives in Guangzhou, As Examined from Economic, Social, and Cultural Perspectives (HK$770,925)
    Sponsor: Humanities and Social Sciences Prestigious Fellowship Scheme 2013–14, Research Grants Council
    Principal investigator: Prof. Gordon Mathews, Department of Anthropology
  15. Develop Near Infrared Spectroscopic (NIRS) QC System for the Testing of Chinese Medicine (CM) in Powder Mixture at Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) Manufacturing (HK$1,069,000)
    Sponsor: Innovation and Technology Fund and Li Chung Shing Tong (Holdings) Limited
    Principal investigator: Prof. Yeung Shu-ying Ken, Chinese University Institute of Biotechnology
  16. A Computer-assisted Platform for BoneBridge Hearing Aid Implantation Surgery (HK$999,020)
    Sponsor: Innovation and Technology Fund and Shanghai Maihe Biotechnology Co. Ltd.
    Principal investigator: Prof. Lin Shi, Department of Imaging and Interventional Radiology
  17. Centre for Organelle Biogenesis and Function (HK$47,250,000)
    Sponsor: Research Grants Council—Areas of Excellence Scheme (Sixth Round)
    Principal investigator: Prof. Jiang Liwen, School of Life Sciences
  18. Systematic Development of Molecular Targets for Naspharyngeal Carcinoma (HK$55,610,000)
    Sponsor: Research Grants Council—Theme-based Research Scheme (Third Round)
    Principal investigator: Prof. Lo Kwok-wai, Department of Anatomical and Cellular Pathology
  19. An Integrated Tran-omics Approach to Diabetic Cardio-renal Complications: From Novel Discoveries to Personalized Medicine (HK$60,330,000)
    Sponsor: Research Grants Council—Theme-based Research Scheme (Third Round)
    Principal investigator: Prof. Ma Ching-wan Ronald, Department of Medicine and Therapeutics
  20. Smart Solar Energy Harvesting, Storage, and Utilization (HK$60,330,000)
    Sponsor: Research Grants Council—Theme-based Research Scheme (Third Round)
    Principal investigator: Prof. Wong Ching-ping, Dean of Engineering

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