Assistant Dean (Student Support, Faculty of Medicine)
Year 1 Coordinator (Medical Faculty)
Pre-Clinical College Coordinator (New Asia College)
Chairperson of e-Learning Community of Practice (eLCoP) for Micro-module Development
Member of the Faculty’s Student Wellness
Peer Assisted Study Session (PASS) Supervisor
BSc in Biochemistry, Queen Mary and Westfield College, University of London (First class honours)
DIC, Imperial College, University of London
MSc in Chemical Research, Imperial College, University of London (Distinction)
PhD in Physiology, University of Hong Kong
Telephone: 3943 6795
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Address: 610F, Choh-Ming Li Basic Medical Sciences Building, CUHK
Dr Isabel Hwang (黃水珊) serves as Assistant Dean (Student Support) and a Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Medicine. She obtained her BSc and MSc degrees at the University of London. As a PhD student at the University of Hong Kong, conducting her doctoral research and teaching undergraduate courses at the same time, Isabel developed a strong interest in physiology education. Since joining CUHK, she has devoted considerable time to teaching a wide range of physiology subjects, such as general, cardiovascular and renal physiology. She is also dedicated to creating innovative pedagogical strategies and topic-specific courseware and micro-modules to facilitate students’ e-learning. In recognition of her contribution to teaching and learning, Isabel was awarded the Faculty of Medicine’s Education Award in 2016. Her interest currently lie in bioethical education in the preclinical curriculum and she hopes to be part of the small team of people who can lay the foundations for real progress in this area. In 2019, she received a CUHK–Columbia University Master of Science in Bioethics Scholarship to pursue a Master’s degree in Bioethics at Columbia University.
Best Teacher Awards
Faculty Education Award 2016, Faculty of Medicine, CUHK
Item | Name of Grant | Year | Principal Investigator Co-Investigator |
Title of project | Team members (* = PI) |
Award Body | Amount granted (HK$) |
1 | Teaching Development and Language Enhancement Grant (TDLEG) for the 2022-25 Triennium | 2022-25 | PI | A One-Stop Engine for Examination and Item Analysis Databank (Platform ExMIA) for Quality Assurance and Enhanced Assessments | Sin Nga Ann Lau*, Isabel Shui Shan Hwang*, Wing Sze Josephine Lau, Sen Mun Maria Wai, Pui Man Molly Wong, Hang Mei Yeung, Lik Kin Alex Yung and Yan Jin | Senate Committee on Teaching and Learning | HK$499,224 |
2 | Teaching Development and Language Enhancement Grant (TDLEG) for the 2022-25 Triennium | 2022-25 | Co-I | Beyond text-only chatbots: the Digital Avatar Learning Environment for learning human anatomy | Christopher Yew Hong See*, Chi Kwan Vincent Cheung, Isabel S.S. Hwang | Senate Committee on Teaching and Learning | HK$500,000 |
3 | Teaching Development and Language Enhancement Grant (TDLEG) for the 2022-25 Triennium | 2022-25 | PI | Enhancing Empathic Ability and Moral Awareness in Bioethics Learning: A Case-based Approach 通過生命倫理學教學提升醫學生的同理心 和道德意識:一個基於案例的教學方法 | Sihan Sun*, Yeung Shan Samuel Wong*, Miu Yung Olivia Ngan*, Shui Shan Isabel Hwang*, Wai Tat Wong, Edmund Anthony Severn (Tony) NELSON, Kanchan Rao Singh, Sophia Zhu and Xin Yuan Victor Chen | Senate Committee on Teaching and Learning | HK$166,701 |
4 | Teaching Development and Language Enhancement Grant (TDLEG) for the 2022-25 Triennium | 2022-25 | Co-I | Teaching and Learning Community of Practice (T&L CoP): Consolidation Together with Extension to Address Teachers’ Pedagogical Research Needs | Lai Chuen Paul Lam*, Shui Shan Isabel Hwang, Kei Tat Fred KU, Sin Nga Ann Lau, Kwan Kit Frankie Wong, Wai Tat Wong and Vienne Lin | Senate Committee on Teaching and Learning | HK$1,390,270 |
5 | Funding Scheme for Virtual Teaching and Learning | 2021-23 | PI | Remodeling of Health Professional Education: Real Time Three-dimensional (3D) Gamification for Student Engagement in Virtual Learning Environment | Florence Mei Kuen*, Isabel Hwang*, Olivia Mui Yung Ngan and Taylor Lik Hang Tang | Senate Committee on Teaching and Learning | HK$299,500 |
6 | Special Funding Scheme to Enhance Student Engagement and Address Student Learning Needs (Supported by Teaching Development and Language Enhancement Grant (TDLEG) for the 2019-22 Triennium) | 2019-22 | PI | Micro-Module Video Scenarios in Sensitive Communication Situations with Student Response Questions (Phase 2) | Isabel Hwang*, Florence Tang and Winnie Kwan | Senate Committee on Teaching and Learning | HK$64,320 |
7 | Special Funding Scheme to Enhance Student Engagement and Address Student Learning Needs (Supported by Teaching Development and Language Enhancement Grant (TDLEG) for the 2019-22 Triennium) | 2019-22 | Co-I | Engaging first year MBChB students in learning pre-clinical biomedical science using simulation teaching | Wai Tat Wong*, Victor Sim and Isabel Hwang | Senate Committee on Teaching and Learning | HK$98,474 |
8 | Courseware Development Grant Scheme (Scheme 3) | 2019-22 | PI | Guided Micro-Module Learning to Improve Student Mental Awareness and Well-Being: Online Training Modules to Prevent Sexual Harassment (Series 1) | Simon Ng*, Isabel Hwang*, YK Wing, Sandra Chan, Carmen Wong, Grace Wong, Mamie Hui, Leo Poon, Joyce Lee, Winnie Chan, Cassie Chan, Edith Mok, Ray Lee and Cherry Tsoi | Subcommittee on Education Technologies of the IT Governance Committee (ITGC-SET) | HK$200,000 |
9 | Special Funding Scheme to Enhance Student Engagement and Address Student Learning Needs (Supported by Teaching Development and Language Enhancement Grant (TDLEG) for the 2019-22 Triennium) | 2019-22 | PI | Online psycho-educational & mental wellness hub for students in the medical field | Isabel Hwang*, Winnie Tak Wai Chan*, Cassie Chan*, Sandra Chan, Simon Ng, Lawrence Chen, Edith Mok and Ray Lee | Senate Committee on Teaching and Learning | HK$99,369 |
10 | Courseware Development Grant Scheme (Scheme 1) | 2019-22 | CO-I | Game-based Courseware for the Foundation Course of Health Sciences I & II – The DNA Wonderland | Yeung Hang Mei Po, Isabel Hwang, Taylor Tang, TANG Chui Shan, Tracy and TAM Wei Ying, Winnie | Subcommittee on Education Technologies of the IT Governance Committee (ITGC-SET) | HK$98,500 |
11 | Courseware Development Grant Scheme (Scheme 1) | 2019-22 | CO-I | Micro-modules for Flipping and Gaming up Dosage Form Science courses: Application of pharmaceutical science concepts by Pharmacy students | Lipika Alok Chatterjee, Isabel Hwang, Ray Lee and Cherry Tsoi | HK$99,646 | |
12 | Courseware Development Grant Scheme (Scheme 1) | 2019-22 | PI | An interactive journey to the human nephron (Phase 4): how to assess kidney function and its hemodynamics? | WH Ko, Isabel Hwang*, Nelson Tang and Taylor Tang | Subcommittee on Education Technologies of the IT Governance Committee (ITGC-SET) | HK$48,785 |
13 | Teaching Development and Language Enhancement Grant (TDLEG) for the 2019-22 Triennium | 2019-22 | PI | Engaging students as partners with Peer Assisted Study Session (PASS) | Mei Yee Leung*, Wai Man Szeto*, Lancelot Wai-ho Mui*, Isabel Hwang*, Kenneth Ming Li*, Vivian Jun Wu, Amber Lo Ming Yip, Ka Leung Ng, Eliza Lai-yi Wong and Ann Sin Nga Lau | Senate Committee on Teaching and Learning | HK$1,434,000 |
14 | Teaching Development and Language Enhancement Grant (TDLEG) for the 2019-22 Triennium | 2019-22 | Co-I | Experiential Learning in Bioethics | Olivia Ngan*, Wai Tat Wong*, Adam Kelemenson, Shekhar Kumta, Joyce Sau Wa Lee, Isabel Hwang, Ho Keung Ng and Dak Wai and Lo | Senate Committee on Teaching and Learning | HK$621,430 |
15 | Teaching Development and Language Enhancement Grant (TDLEG) for the 2019-22 Triennium | 2019-22 | Co-I | Teaching and Learning Community of Practice (CoP): Extension of the Existing eLearning CoP to Address a Wider Scope of Teaching Needs and Innovations | Paul Lam*, Isabel Hwang, Fred Ku, Ann Lau, Frankie Wong, Jacqueline Wong and Wai Tat Wong | Senate Committee on Teaching and Learning | HK$868,128 |
16 | Courseware Development Grant Scheme | 2018-19 | PI | An Interactive Journey to the Human Nephron (Phase 3): How diuretics work? | Isabel Hwang*, WH Ko*, Nelson Tang*, Yan Jin, Eddie Ng, Taylor Tang, Sophie Yau and Isis Lau | Subcommittee on Education Technologies of the IT Governance Committee (ITGCSET) |
HK$90,000 |
17 | Courseware Development Grant Scheme | 2018-19 | PI | What goes on inside a hospital clean room? A closer look at parenteral products and how they are made | Celeste LY Ewig*, Isabel Hwang*, Justin Tenney, Eddie Ng, Yan Jin, Alex Yung, Taylor Tang, Eva Cheung, Benjamin Lee and Brenda Chan | HK$90,000 | |
18 | Courseware Development Grant Scheme | 2018-19 | PI | Introduction to SSPE Internship Programme | Daniel Chi Wo Lee*, Isabel Hwang*, Taylor Tang, Chun Kit Lo, Man Chung Leung, Hoi Ning Chiang and Yuen Nam Wong | HK$90,000 | |
19 |
Micro-Module Courseware Development Grant (Scheme 1: Basic Scheme) |
2017-18 | PI | Visualisation of human diseases with micro-modules for real time classroom teaching (Phase 1) | Isabel Hwang*, Yu Huang*, Wing Hung Ko, Willmann Liang, Ray Lee and Ka Man Lee | Subcommittee on Education Technologies of the IT Governance Committee (ITGCSET) |
HK$52,700 |
20 |
Micro-Module Courseware Development Grant (Scheme 1: Basic Scheme) |
2017-18 | PI | A flipped model to facilitate transition from pre-clinical to clinical study | Albert Li*, Isabel Hwang*, Kate Chan and Ray Lee | HK$69,635 | |
21 |
Micro-Module Courseware Development Grant (Scheme 2: Studies in Foundation Courses) |
2017-18 |
PI | Micro-Module Video Scenarios in Sensitive Communication Situations with Student Response Questions | Justin Wade Tenney*, Isabel Hwang*, Carmen Wong, Yan Jin, Alex Yung and Patricia Tong | HK$52,550 | |
22 |
Micro-Module Courseware Development Grant (Scheme 1: Basic Scheme) |
2017-18 | PI | Flipped Micro-module for Professional Sports Skills Courses (Phase II) | Daniel Chi Wo Lee*, Tsz Ming Tang*, Isabel Hwang*, Alex Yung, Yan JIN, Ray Lee, Pui Ling Wong, Hei Ting Lau, Yu Hon Lam, Yik Yan Law and Yuen Nam Wong | HK$100,000 | |
23 |
Micro-Module Courseware Development Grant (Scheme 1: Basic Scheme) |
2017-18 | Co-I | Micro-modules for Integrated Learning: Utilizing a Virtual Pharmacy Platform to Build Students’ Knowledge Base | Celeste Lom Ying Ewig*, Chui Ping Lee, Isabel Hwang, Paula Hodgson, Taylor Tang, Manson Tong, Keenan Beaumont and Keith Sewell | HK$72,648 | |
24 | Teaching Development and Language Enhancement Grant (TDLEG) | 2016-19 | Co-I | eLearning Community of Practice (eLCoP) |
Lai Chuen, Paul Lam*, Shui Shan Isabel Hwang, Sidharth Jaggi, Kei Tat Fred Ku, Sin Nga Ann Lau Kwan Kit Frankie Wong and Wai Ting Jacqueline Wong |
HK$342,000 | |
25 | Funding Scheme for Teaching and Learning Related Proposals |
2016-19 |
Co-I | Coding Design, and Global Involvement: Engaging students in Multi-domain Active Learning Through the Creation of Mobile Apps and An App Resource Center (ARC) | One of the co-leaders led by Prof Christopher Keyes | University Grant Committee |
HK$14,148,000 |
26 | Micro-Module Courseware Development Grant (Scheme 1: Basic Scheme) | 2016-17 | PI | An Interactive Journey to the Human Nephron (Phase 2): Renal Handling of Bicarbonate and Acid-Base Balance | Isabel Hwang*, WH Ko*, Nelson Tang, Yan Jin and Taylor Tang | Sub-Committee on Education Technologies of the IT governance |
HK$63,310 |
27 | Micro-Module Courseware Development Grant (Scheme 1: Basic Scheme) | 2016-17 | Co-I | Micromodules for Pharmaceutical Dispensing: A Bi-lingual Micro Dose Delivery of Concepts involved in Dispensing Medications | Celeste Ewig*, Isabel Hwang, Alex Yung, Mathew Hui and Taylor Tang | HK$77,032 | |
28 | Micro-Module Courseware Development Grant (Scheme 1: Basic Scheme) | 2016-17 | Co-I | Flipped Micro-Module for Professional Sports Skills Courses | Daniel Chi Wo Lee*, Tsz Ming Tang, Isabel Hwang, Alex Yung, Yan Jin, Ray Lee, Daisy Chen, Damien Chi Wang Ma and Kin Sum LIU | HK$100,000 | |
29 |
Teaching Development and Language Enhancement Grant (TDLEG) for 2016-2019 Triennium |
2016-17 | PI | A Collaborative Project on Peer Assisted Study Session (PASS) | MY Leung*, WM Szeto*, Johnson CH Lau*, Isabel Hwang*, Kenneth M Li, Vivian J Wu, Eliza LY Wong, Lancelot WH Mui and Ann SN Lau | University Grant Committee |
HK$500,000 |
30 |
Teaching Development and Language Enhancement Grant (TDLEG) for 2016-2019 Triennium |
2016-17 | Co-I |
Application of Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) for Teaching Multidisciplinary Topics in Biomedical Sciences |
Ann SN Lau*, YK Ng*, Sam HK* Poon, WK Wong*, Simon CL Au, WH Kwong, Isabel Hwang, Joyce SY Lam, Rebecca KY Lee, Willmann Liang, Florence MK Tang and Maria SM Wai | University Grant Committee |
HK$496,980 |
31 | Special funding support from TDG project entitled “development of a practical model to support teachers at CUHK to create courseware for enhancing teaching and learning” | 2015-16 | Co-I | An Interactive Journey Through the Nephron- a Blended Learning Courseware for Studying Human Kidneys | WH Ko*, Isabel Hwang, Yan Jin and Ray Lee | ITSC Academic Support Division |
HK$60,000 |
32 | Micro-Module Courseware Development Grant (Scheme 1: Basic Scheme) | 2015-16 | PI | Bitesize Learning Series: A Physiological Interpretation of Important Blood Gas Equations (Phase 1) | Isabel Hwang*, XQ Yao, WK Poon, Michael Tam and Yan Jin | Sub-Committee on Education Technologies of the IT governance |
HK$51,910 |
33 | Micro-Module Courseware Development Grant (Scheme 2: Studies in Foundation Courses) | 2015-16 | PI | Post-Class Assignment Micromodule in Health Sciences Education | Isabel Hwang*, XQ Yao, Kendrew Mak, Shui Sing Tong, Maria Wai and Yan Jin | HK$81,638 | |
34 | Courseware Development Grant Scheme | 2015-16 | PI | Applying Physiological Concepts to Real Sports: A Micro-module Package | Isabel Hwang*, Daniel Chi Wo Lee, Maria Wai, Yan Jin, Joseph Leung, Alex Yung, Ray Lee and Daisy Chen | Academic IT Steering Committee |
HK$88,000 |
35 | Micro-Module Courseware Development Grant (Scheme 2: Studies in Foundation Courses) | 2014-15 | PI | Foundation Courseware Package for Health Sciences Education | Isabel Hwang*, Yan Jin, Ray Lee and Daisy Chen | Sub-Committee on Education Technologies of the IT governance |
HK$94,000 |
36 | Funding Scheme for Teaching and Learning Related Proposal (for 2012-2015 Triennium) | 2014-17 | Co-I | Establishment of New Paradigm with Feasible Models in Teaching and Learning Science for Problem Solving and Future Development | One of the Co-I led by Poon Wai Yin* | University Grant Committee |
HK$2,637,000 |
37 | Micro-Module Courseware Development Grant (Scheme 1: Basic Scheme) | 2014-15 | Co-I | Production of Dual Functional Dissection Anatomy Teaching (Di-Ana Teach) Courseware: Touchless Screen Control Application for Dissection Guide and Blended Learning for Anatomy Teaching | Florence Tang*, Kenneth KH Lee, Isabel Hwang and Olivia Ngan | Sub-Committee on Education Technologies of the IT governance |
HK$80,000 |
38 | TDG 2012-15- Courseware Development Grant Scheme | 2013-14 | PI | Advanced Virtual 3D Leap-Motioned Lung for Understanding Human Lung Function | Isabel Hwang*, Florence Tang, Michael Tam, Yan Jin, ITSC e-learning design team | Academic IT Steering Committee |
HK$85,000 |
39 | Courseware Development Grant Scheme | 2013-14 | Co-I | Development of a Mobile App for Studying Histology: Blended Learning in Faculty of Medicine (Hi-Med App) | Florence Tang*, Kenneth KH Lee, Isabel Hwang, Paul Lam, Ray Lee, Maggie Wong and Olivia Ngan | HK$80,000 | |
40 | TDG 2012-15- Courseware Development Grant Scheme | 2012-13 | PI | A Course-Oriented Mobile Learning Application (HSApp : HS(a)App & HS(b)App) for Health Science Education in Medical Faculty Package | Isabel Hwang*, WS Chan, Paul Lam and Ray Lee | HK$50,000 | |
41 | Supplementary Funds to improve teaching & learning in the MBChB curriculum of 2012 | 2012-13 | PI | Implementation of e-learning Activities via Student Response System (Clickers) in Health Science Foundation Course for Year 0 Students | Isabel Hwang*, Ann Lau and WS Chan | Faculty of Medicine |
HK$50,000 |
42 |
Courseware Development Grant Scheme |
2011-12 | PI | Development of Web & Mobile-Supported Courseware (PhysioApps) in Integrative Human Physiology- a Professional Version for CUHK students | Isabel Hwang*, Michael Tam, Paul Lam and ITSC e-learning design team | Academic IT Steering Committee |
HK$66,000 |
43 | Courseware Development Grant Scheme | 2009-10 | PI | Interactive Animated Courseware on Renal Physiology for Medical and Basic Science Teaching | Isabel Hwang* and Paul Lam | HK$80,000 | |
44 |
Courseware Development Grant Scheme |
2008-09 | PI | Development of WebCT and Moodle-supported Animated Courseware in Cardiovascular Physiology for Medical Physiology Courses | Isabel Hwang* and Paul Lam | HK$70,000 | |
45 | Courseware Development Grant Scheme | 2007-08 | PI | Human Physiology: Membrane Excitability and Muscle Contraction | Isabel Hwang* | HK$75,000 |
1. Silver Award (Educational Impact) for poster presentation entitled “Online Micro-Module Training to Improve Medical Students’ Understanding of Sexual Harassment: A Scenario-based, Interactive, Self-Paced Multimedia Approach” at the Teaching and Learning Innovation EXPO 2022, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, 14-16 December 2022.