Five BME colleagues awarded 2023/24 GRF/ECS funding
Congratulations to our five colleagues who were successful in obtaining the 2023-2024 GRF/ECS funding by Hong Kong's Research Grants Council (RGC). The details of the funded BME projects are as follows:
RGC General Research Fund
The General Research Fund (GRF) aims to supplement universities’ own research support to researchers who have achieved or have the potential to achieve excellence.
RGC Early Career Scheme
The Early Career Scheme (ECS), introduced in 2012/13, is intended to nurture junior academics and to prepare them for a career in education and research.
| Funding | Principal Investigator | Co- Investigator | Project Title | Approved Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
GRF |
Dr Ruan Ye-chun | Nil |
The epithelial Na+ channel (ENaC) in regulation of granulosa cell signaling for ovarian steroidogenesis | 36 months |
GRF |
Prof. Zheng Yongping | Prof. Zhao Zhenqun Dr To Michael Kai Tsun (HKU) Dr Chung Marvin Man Ting (HKU) Dr Cheung Jason Pui Yin (HKU) |
Development of a 3D Ultrasound Imaging Method for Radiation-free Guiding during Paediatric CRPP Surgeries for Upper Extremity Fractures | 36 months |
GRF |
Prof. Sun Lei | Nil |
Investigate the major molecular mediator for in vivo ultrasound neuromodulation | 36 months |
GRF |
Dr Tan Youhua | Dr Wong Carmen Chak Lui (HKU) Prof. Peng Qin |
The resistance of circulating tumor cells to large fluid shear stress in hematogenous dissemination by reducing mechanosensitivity via myosin cytoplasmic redistribution | 36 months |
ECS |
Dr Ma Zong-hao | NA |
A Novel, Wearable, Ultrasound-Imaging-Based Visual Feedback (UVF) Training trategy for Improving Muscle Function and Physical Activity of Community-Dwelling Stroke Survivors: A Randomized Controlled Trial | 36 months |
