The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) received funding of HK$25.1 million for 27 projects in the 2021 Exercise of the Health and Medical Research Fund (HMRF)—a greater number of projects supported and larger amount awarded than in the previous year. Among the projects, 10 are led by researchers from PAIR constituent units:
In alphabetical order by surname
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Research Unit(s) |
Principal Investigator |
Project Title |
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RCSV |
Dr CHUN Ka-man |
Combination effect of optical defocus and low dose atropine in myopia control – A randomised clinical trial |
|
RiFood, RISA, RCMI and RCSV |
Dr DO Chi-wai |
Characterisation of baicalein, a natural molecule, as anti-glaucoma agent |
|
RiFood |
Dr DONG Xiaoli |
Rational design of oral drug delivery system for celastrol as a novel catechol-O-methyltransferase inhibitor to treat Parkinson’s disease |
|
RCMI |
Dr HO Yuen-shan |
Investigation of electroacupuncture as paramedicine to alleviate cognitive impairment in depression: A pre-clinical study |
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MHRC |
Dr Georg KRANZ |
Intermittent theta-burst stimulation for major depression: An intensity-response study |
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RiFood |
Dr LI Tian |
Investigation of a deep learning-empowered 4D multi-parametric MRI (4D-mpMRI) technique for liver cancer radiotherapy in a prospective clinical trial |
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MHRC |
Dr Jessie LIN Jingxia |
A mobile application for early detection and symptom trajectories of postpartum depression using Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA): A prospective cohort validation study |
|
PRI |
Prof. QIN Jing |
Effectiveness of social virtual reality in enhancing social interaction skills in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: A three-arm pilot randomised controlled trial |
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RCSV |
Dr Stanley John WINSER |
Cost of disease and falls among individuals with Parkinson’s disease living in Hong Kong: A prospective cost-of-illness analysis |
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RI-IWEAR, RISports and RISA |
Dr Arnold WONG Yu-lok |
Effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy versus active controls in improving psychological functions of parents and children with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: A randomised controlled trial |
