A significant acknowledgement of his pioneering research, it is our pleasure to announce that Dr Chun Liang Hsu, member of MHRC, Assistant Professor of the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, has been appointed as the Kuok Group Endowed Young Scholar in Ageing and Neuroimaging. This designation under The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)’s Endowed Young Scholars Scheme marks not just a milestone for Dr Hsu but also distinguishes him as the first from our department to receive this prestigious honour.
Dr Hsu’s exemplary journey in the field of Rehabilitation Sciences began with his graduation from the University of British Columbia, where he fostered his deep interest and expertise in the intricate aspects of ageing, cognition, and mobility. His commitment and dedication to advancing our understanding of these areas were further recognised with the award of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Fellowship, enabling him to pursue postdoctoral training at the renowned Hinda and Arthur Marcus Institute for Aging Research, Harvard Medical School.
Using advanced neuroimaging techniques, Dr Hsu’s research offers critical insights into the neural underpinnings of functional impairments among ageing clinical populations. His groundbreaking work sheds light on the relationship between cognition and mobility and explores how targeted interventions can enhance cognitive and mobility outcomes. Dr Hsu's comprehensive approach, combining methodologies from magnetic resonance imaging with a hands-on understanding of clinical populations, places him at the forefront of his field.
The Endowed Young Scholars Scheme, aimed at fostering young academic talents, recognises the potential of researchers like Dr Hsu to drive transformative changes in their disciplines. This award underscores the joint commitment between PolyU, its benefactors, and outstanding scholars to nurture innovations that have a lasting positive impact on society. By receiving this endowment, Dr Hsu will have access to essential annual funding, promoting further advancements in his influential research into ageing and neuroimaging.
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Dr Hsu on this prestigious appointment and look forward to the continued impact of his research on understanding and enhancing the lives of ageing populations around the globe.
