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Researcher : Au DKK
Project Title:Electrical tinnitus suppression in hearing-impaired patients
Investigator(s):Au DKK, Ho WK
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:11/2003


List of Research Outputs

Au D.K.K., Advances in Vestibular Assessment, Department of Physiotherapy, Ruttonjee Hospital. 2011.
Au D.K.K., Hearing Rehabilitation: Bone-anchored Hearing Aids and Conventional Hearing Aids , Kiang Wu Hospital, Macau. 2011.
Au D.K.K., Hearing: Development, Early, Detection, Intervention and Their Fffect on Growth and Development , Master of Science, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Hong Kong Polytechnic University . 2010.
Au D.K.K., 聽力學技術最新進展, 廣東省殘疾人康復中心. 2011.
Fan W.N., Lee C.W.N., Poon D., Au D.K.K. and Leung M., Vestibular Hypofunction and Ocular-Motor Deficits in Children with DCD, Society of Child Neurology and Developmental Paediatrics Annual Scientific Meeting. 2010.


Researcher : Chan ACY
Project Title:20th World Congress of the International Association of Surgeons, Gastroenterologists and Oncologists (IASGO) Liver transplantaion for acute on chronic liver failure
Investigator(s):Chan ACY
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Grants for Teaching Staff
Start Date:10/2010
Completion Date:10/2010


List of Research Outputs

Chan A.C.Y., Acute-on-chronic liver failure (Invited Lecture), The 20th World Congress of the International Association of Surgeons, Gastroenterologists and Oncologists, Cairo, Egypt, 20-23 October 2010. 2010.
Chan A.C.Y., Acute-on-chronic liver failure (Invited Lecture), The 8th Asia Transplant and Immunology Forum, Suzhou, China, 24-26 September 2010. 2010.
Chan A.C.Y., Biliary disorders and its surgical intervention: Post-registration Certificate Course in Advanced Surgical Nursing (Invited Lecture), Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Hong Kong. 2011.
Chan A.C.Y., Changing paradigm in the management of hepatocellular carcinoma improves the long-term survival of patients with tumor recurrence after hepatectomy for primary hepatocellular carcinoma (Invited Lecture), The 4th Hong Kong - Nanjing Liver Transplantation and Gastroenterology International Forum. Nanjing, China, 29-31 October 2010. 2010.
Chan A.C.Y., Poon R.T.P., Cheung T.T., Lo C.M. and Fan S.T., Defining an optimal surgical strategy for treatment of recurrence hepatocellular carcinoma after hepatectomy: re-resection or radiofrequency ablation? (Abstract), The 21st Conference of the Asian Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver, Bangkok, Thailand, 17-20 February 2011 / Hepatology International . 2011, 5(1): 473.
Chan A.C.Y., Fan S.T., Poon R.T.P. and Lo C.M., Evaluation of the new 7th AJCC/UICC staging system for resectable hepatocellular carcinoma (Abstract), The 7th International Meeting Hepatocellular Carcinoma Eastern and Western Experiences, Paris, France, 14-15 January 2011.
Chan A.C.Y., GB Ong Travelling Grant 2011, GB Ong Fund, Department of Surgery, The University of Hong Kong. 2011.
Chan A.C.Y., Fan S.T., Cheung T.T., Poon R.T.P. and Lo C.M., High intensity focused ultrasound therapy: a new treatment on the horizon for hepatocellular carcinoma (Abstract), The 21st Conference of the Asian Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver, Bangkok, Thailand, 17-20 February 2011 / Hepatology International. 2011, 5(1): 451.
Chan A.C.Y., Chok K.S.H., Yuen W.K., Chan S.C., Poon R.T.P., Lo C.M. and Fan S.T., Impact of antiviral therapy on the survival of patients after major hepatectomy for hepatitis B virus-related hepatocellular carcinoma, Archives of Surgery. 2011, 146(6): 675-681.
Chan A.C.Y., Chok K.S.H., Yuen W.K., Poon R.T.P., Lo C.M. and Fan S.T., Impact of antiviral therapy on the survival outcome of patients after major hepatectomy for hepatitis B-related hepatocellular carcinoma (Abstract), The 21st Conference of the Asian Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver, Bangkok, Thailand, 17-20 February 2011 / Hepatology International. 2011, 5(1): 419-420.
Chan A.C.Y., Lo C.M., Chok K.S.H., Chan S.C. and Fan S.T., Life made easy: simplifying reconstruction for dual portal veins in adult right lobe live donor liver transplantation, Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Diseases International. 2010, 9(5): 547-549.
Chan A.C.Y., Member, The Organising Committee for Hong Kong Surgical Forum, January 2011. 2011.
Chan A.C.Y., Paediatric liver transplantation (Invited Lecture), Post-registration Certificate Course in Paediatric Intensive Care Nursing 10/11, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Hong Kong. 2010.
Chan A.C.Y., Recurrent hepatocellular carcinoma (Oral Presentation), Joint Surgical Symposium of The University of Hong Kong and Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital, Hong Kong, China, 7 January 2011. 2011.
Chan A.C.Y., Reviewer, Liver Transplantation. 2010.
Chan A.C.Y., Chok K.S.H., Cheung T.T., Sharr W.W., Tsang S.H.Y., Chan S.C., Poon R.T.P., Lo C.M. and Fan S.T., Salvage living donor liver transplantation for recurrent hepatocellular carcinoma: salvaging the unsalvageable?, The 2011 Joint International Congress of ILTS, ELITA, and LICAGE. Valencia, Spain, 22-25 June 2011 / Liver Transplantation. 2011, 17: S126.
Chan A.C.Y., Spleen-preserving distal pancreatectomy (Video Presentation), Hong Kong Surgical Forum - Winter 2011, Hong Kong, China, 22 January 2011.
Chan A.C.Y., Surgical conditions of pancreas and biliary tract. Metallic stenting of biliary tract in ER. (Invited Lecture), Professional Diploma in Gastroenterology Nursing. HKU SPACE. 2011.
Chan S.C., Lo C.M., Chok K.S.H., Sharr W.W., Chan A.C.Y. and Fan S.T., Survival advantage of primary liver transplantation for resectable hepatocellular carcinoma with vascular invasion (Abstract), The 21st Conference of the Asian Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver, Bangkok, Thailand, 17-20 February 2011 / Hepatology International. 2011, 5(1): 492.
Chan S.C., Lo C.M., Chok K.S.H., Sharr W.W., Cheung T.T., Tsang S.H.Y., Chan A.C.Y. and Fan S.T., Validation of graft and standard liver size predictions in right liver living donor liver transplantation, Hepatology International. 2011, Epub ahead of print.
Cheung T.T., Chan S.C., Ho C.L., Chok K.S.H., Chan A.C.Y., Sharr W.W., Ng K.K.C., Poon R.T.P., Lo C.M. and Fan S.T., Can positron emission tomography with the dual tracers [11 C]acetate and [18 F]fludeoxyglucose predict microvascular invasion in hepatocellular carcinoma?, Liver Transplantation. 2011, 17(10): 1218-1225.
Chiu J., Tang Y.F., Yao T.J., Wong A., Wong H., Leung R., Chan P., Cheung T.T., Chan A.C.Y., Poon R.T.P., Fan S.T. and Yau T.C.C., The use of single-agent sorafenib in the treatment of patients with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma with underlying Child-Pugh B liver cirrhosis (Abstract), 2011 ASCO Annual Meeting, Chicago, USA, 3-7 June 2011. Journal of Clinical Oncology. 2011, 29(15 suppl): Abstract 4083.
Chok K.S.H., Chan S.C., Cheung T.T., Sharr W.W., Chan A.C.Y., Lo C.M. and Fan S.T., Bile duct anastomotic stricture after adult-to-adult right lobe living donor liver transplantation, Liver Transplantation. 2011, 17(1): 47-52.
Chok K.S.H., Chan S.C., Cheung T.T., Chan A.C.Y., Sharr W.W., Fan S.T. and Lo C.M., Late recurrence of hepatocellular carcinoma after liver transplantation (Poster Presentation), The 17th Annual International Congress, International Liver Transplantation Society. Valencia, Spain, 22-25 June 2011.
Chok K.S.H., Chan S.C., Cheung T.T., Chan A.C.Y., Fan S.T. and Lo C.M., Late recurrence of hepatocellular carcinoma after liver transplantation, World Journal of Surgery. 2011, Epub ahead of print.
Chung C.D., Lau L.L., Ko K.L., Wong A.C., Wong S., Chan A.C.Y., Poon R.T.P., Lo C.M. and Fan S.T., Laparoscopic liver resection for hepatocellular carcinoma, Asian Journal of Surgery. 2010, 33(4): 168-172.
Dai W.C., Chan S.C., Chok K.S.H., Cheung T.T., Sharr W.W., Chan A.C.Y., Fung J.Y.Y., Tsang S.H.Y., Fan S.T. and Lo C.M., Single-centre experience of liver transplantation for familial amyloidotic polyneuropathy of non-Val30Met variant in Chinese patients (Poster Presentation), 2011 Joint International Congress of ILTS, ELITA & LICAGE, Valencia, Spain, 22-25 June 2011.
Poon R.T.P., Yau T.C.C., Chan P., Tai K.S., Cheung T.T., Chan A.C.Y., Kwok P.C., Jin K., Lee K.F. and Lai P.B., A multi-centre phase II trial of bevacizumab pre- and post-transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) treatment for patients with localized hepatocellular carcinoma (Abstract), The 61st Annual Meeting of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases: The Liver Meeting 2010, Boston, USA, 29 October - 2 November 2010. Hepatology. 2010, 52(S1).
Siriwardana R.C., Lo C.M., Chan S.C., Chok K.S.H., Tsang S.H.Y., Cheung T.T., Sharr W.W., Chan A.C.Y. and Fan S.T., Role of portal vein embolisation in hepatocellular carcinoma management and its effect on recurrence: an intention-to-treat analysis (Abstract), The 21st Conference of the Asian Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver, Bangkok, Thailand, 17-20 February 2011 / Hepatology International . 2011, 5(1): 475.


Researcher : Chan AHY
List of Research Outputs

Kwong A., Ng E.K.O., Tang E.Y.H., Wong C.L., Law F.B.F., Leung C.P.H., Chan A.H.Y., Cheung M.T., To M.Y., Ma E.S.K., West D.W. and Ford J.M., A novel de novo BRCA1 mutation in a Chinese woman with early onset breast cancer, Familial Cancer. 2011, 10(2): 233-237.


Researcher : Chan JYK
List of Research Outputs

Wong T.S., Chan W.S., Li C.H., Liu R.W., Tang W.W., Tsao G.S.W., Tsang R.K.Y., Ho W.K., Wei W.I. and Chan J.Y.K., Curcumin alters the migratory phenotype of nasopharyngeal carcinoma cells through up-egulation of E-cadherin, Anticancer Research. 2010, 30(7): 2851-2856.


Researcher : Chan KK
List of Research Outputs

Chan K.K., In Vivo Study on Cell Cycle and Checkpoint Regulation During Mouse Liver Development, Thesis, Master of Philosophy, The University of Hong Kong. 2010.
Wang X., Ongkeko W.M., Chen L., Yang Z., Lu P., Chan K.K., Lopez J.P., Poon R.T.P. and Fan S.T., Octamer 4 (Oct4) mediates chemotherapeutic drug resistance in liver cancer cells through a potential Oct4-AKT-ATP-binding cassette G2 pathway, Hepatology. 2010, 52(2): 528-539.


Researcher : Chan KK
List of Research Outputs

Chan K.K., In Vivo Study on Cell Cycle and Checkpoint Regulation During Mouse Liver Development, Thesis, Master of Philosophy, The University of Hong Kong. 2010.
Wang X., Ongkeko W.M., Chen L., Yang Z., Lu P., Chan K.K., Lopez J.P., Poon R.T.P. and Fan S.T., Octamer 4 (Oct4) mediates chemotherapeutic drug resistance in liver cancer cells through a potential Oct4-AKT-ATP-binding cassette G2 pathway, Hepatology. 2010, 52(2): 528-539.


Researcher : Chan KL
List of Research Outputs

Chan K.L., Case Reports in Pediatrics. 2011.
Chan K.L., The Pathogenesis of Neonatal Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Thesis, Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Hong Kong. 2011.
Chung P.H.Y., Chan K.L., Lo C.M., Fan S.T. and Tam P.K.H., Surgical management of pediatric hepatoblastoma - experience from the last two decades, 4th National Pediatric Surgical Oncology Conference & 4th Cross Strait Symposium on Pediatric Oncology, Hong Kong, 5-6 November 2010.
Hao W., Liu X., Chan I.H.Y., Chan K.L., Tam P.K.H. and Wong K.K.Y., Single-port laparoscoic varicocelectomy induces minmal post-operative stress response in children [Poster presentation], IPEG's 20th Annual Congress for Endosurgery in Children, Prague, Czech Republic, 3-7 May 2011.
Ting J.Y., Chan K.L., Wong M.S.C., Chim S. and Wong K.Y., Gastric Pneumatosis in a Premature Neonate, Americal Journal of Perinatol Respiratory. 2011, 1: 11-14.
Wong K.K.Y., Wang H.L., Lan L.C.L., Chan K.L. and Tam P.K.H., Laparoscopic hernioplasty: purse-string or flip-flap technique? (Oral presentation), 44th Annual Meeting of Pacific Association of Pediatric Surgeons, Cancum, Mexico, 10-14 April 2011.


Researcher : Chan KL
List of Research Outputs

Chan K.L., Case Reports in Pediatrics. 2011.
Chan K.L., The Pathogenesis of Neonatal Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Thesis, Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Hong Kong. 2011.
Chung P.H.Y., Chan K.L., Lo C.M., Fan S.T. and Tam P.K.H., Surgical management of pediatric hepatoblastoma - experience from the last two decades, 4th National Pediatric Surgical Oncology Conference & 4th Cross Strait Symposium on Pediatric Oncology, Hong Kong, 5-6 November 2010.
Hao W., Liu X., Chan I.H.Y., Chan K.L., Tam P.K.H. and Wong K.K.Y., Single-port laparoscoic varicocelectomy induces minmal post-operative stress response in children [Poster presentation], IPEG's 20th Annual Congress for Endosurgery in Children, Prague, Czech Republic, 3-7 May 2011.
Ting J.Y., Chan K.L., Wong M.S.C., Chim S. and Wong K.Y., Gastric Pneumatosis in a Premature Neonate, Americal Journal of Perinatol Respiratory. 2011, 1: 11-14.
Wong K.K.Y., Wang H.L., Lan L.C.L., Chan K.L. and Tam P.K.H., Laparoscopic hernioplasty: purse-string or flip-flap technique? (Oral presentation), 44th Annual Meeting of Pacific Association of Pediatric Surgeons, Cancum, Mexico, 10-14 April 2011.


Researcher : Chan MS
List of Research Outputs

Ho M.Y., Ho J.W.C., Bonanno G., Chu A.T.W. and Chan M.S., Dispositional hope to predict resilience after hereditary colorectal cancer genetic testing: a prospective outcome trajectory study (Abstract and proceeding) , International Congress of Applied Psychology 2010, 11-16 July 2010, Melbourne, Australia. 2010.


Researcher : Chan SC
List of Research Outputs

Au W.Y., Ngai C.W., Chan W.M., Leung R.Y.Y. and Chan S.C., Hemolysis and methemoglobinemia due to hepatitis E virus infection in patient with G6PD deficiency (Letter to the Editor) , Annals of Hematology. 2011, 90(10): 1237-1238.
Chan A.C.Y., Chok K.S.H., Yuen W.K., Chan S.C., Poon R.T.P., Lo C.M. and Fan S.T., Impact of antiviral therapy on the survival of patients after major hepatectomy for hepatitis B virus-related hepatocellular carcinoma, Archives of Surgery. 2011, 146(6): 675-681.
Chan A.C.Y., Lo C.M., Chok K.S.H., Chan S.C. and Fan S.T., Life made easy: simplifying reconstruction for dual portal veins in adult right lobe live donor liver transplantation, Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Diseases International. 2010, 9(5): 547-549.
Chan A.C.Y., Chok K.S.H., Cheung T.T., Sharr W.W., Tsang S.H.Y., Chan S.C., Poon R.T.P., Lo C.M. and Fan S.T., Salvage living donor liver transplantation for recurrent hepatocellular carcinoma: salvaging the unsalvageable?, The 2011 Joint International Congress of ILTS, ELITA, and LICAGE. Valencia, Spain, 22-25 June 2011 / Liver Transplantation. 2011, 17: S126.
Chan S.C., Acute liver failure and liver transplant (Lecture), Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Master of Nursing Program, Critical Care Module. 4 April 2011. 2011.
Chan S.C., Lo C.M., Chok K.S.H., Sharr W.W. and Fan S.T., Advantage of primary liver transplantation for hepatocellular carcinoma within up-to-7 criteria with microvascular invasion (Presentation), 2011 Joint International Congress of ILTS, ELITA, & LICAGE, Valencia, Spain, 22-25 June 2011.
Chan S.C., Asian perspective of liver transplantation for hepatocellular carcinoma (Invited Lecture), The 17th Annual International Liver Transplantation Society Conference, Valencia, Spain, 22-25 June 2011. 2011.
Chan S.C., Editor, Newsletter, 9th Issue, Hong Kong Society of Transplantation. 2011.
Chan S.C., Examiner of Mock Examination, College of Surgeons of Hong Kong, Exit Examination in General Surgery, 2010. 2010.
Chan S.C., Examiner, Clinical Examination, Licensing Examination in Surgery, Medical Council of Hong Kong. 2010.
Chan S.C., Examiner, Mock Exit Examination, The College of Surgeons of Hong Kong. 2010.
Chan S.C., Honorary Secretary, Hong Kong Society of Transplantation. 2010.
Chan S.C., How to optimize the graft. Technical aspects of liver transplantation. (Invited Lecture), International Forum for Transplant Digestive System. Sao Paulo, Brazil, 11 December 2010. 2010.
Chan S.C., Introduction to Clinical Research (Lecture), Research Training Workshop for Higher Surgical Trainees, Hong Kong College of Surgeons. 17 February 2011. 2011.
Chan S.C., Key Opinion Leader, The Transplantation Society. 2010.
Chan S.C., Liver Failure and Liver Transplantation (Lecture), Post-registration Certificate Course in Intensive Care Nursing, Queen Mary Hospital. 30 March 2011. 2011.
Chan S.C., Liver Transplantation (Lecture), Advanced Surgical Nursing Course, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, 3 June 2011. 2011.
Chan S.C., Liver transplantation as treatment of primary liver tumors. Results of the East. How to optimize the graft. Technical aspects of liver transplantation. (Invited Lecture), International Forum for Transplant Digestive System. Sao Paulo, Brazil, 11 December 2010. 2010.
Chan S.C., Liver transplantation for fulminant hepatic failure: as early as necessary and as late as possible (Editorial), Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. 2011, 26(1): 3-4.
Chan S.C., Living donor liver transplantation for acute liver failure, Asian Pacific Association of Study of Liver, Karachi, Pakistan. 12 December 2009.. 2010.
Chan S.C., Member (Hepatobiliary Pancreatic Surgery), Task Force of Training in Sub-specialty in General Surgery, The College of Surgeons of Hong Kong. 2010.
Chan S.C., Member, Central Committee for Liver Diseases, Hospital Authority, Hong Kong. 2010.
Chan S.C., Member, Editorial Board, Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Diseases International. 2010.
Chan S.C., Member, Editorial Board, World Journal of Transplantation. 2011.
Chan S.C., Member, Task Force for Binhai Hospital, Shenzhen, China. 2010.
Chan S.C., Dai W.C., Lo C.M., Lam B.K.Y., Kwan Y.M., Ho W.Y. and Fan S.T., Monday blues of deceased-donor liver transplantation, Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Diseases International. 2011, 10(1): 26-29.
Chan S.C., Open portal vein embolization (Invited Lecture), Hong Kong Surgical Forum 2011 (Winter), Hong Kong, China, 22 January 2011. 2011.
Chan S.C., Organ Transplantation (Liver) (Lecture), Post-registration Certificate Course in (PRCC) in Peri-operative Nursing, Institute of Advanced Nursing Studies, Hospital Authority. United Christian Hospital, 28 August 2010. 2010.
Chan S.C., Organ transplantation – Scoring system for organ allocation (Invited Lecture), 1st AMM-AMS-HKAM Tripartite Congress, 44th Malaysia-Singapore Congress of Medicine. 12-14 November 2010. 2010.
Chan S.C., Outcome of living donors. The living organ donor: challenges and opportunities. (Invited Lecture), The Transplantation Society New Key Opinion Leader Meeting. Goa, India, 24-27 February 2011. 2011.
Chan S.C., Outstanding Staff 2011, Hong Kong West Cluster and Queen Mary Hospital, Hospital Authority, Hong Kong. 2011.
Chan S.C., Outstanding Staff and Teams Award 2011, Merit Award, Hospital Authority, Hong Kong. 2011.
Chan S.C., Lo C.M. and Fan S.T., Overestimating the liver volume for subjects with low body weight (Letter to the Editor), Liver Transplantation. 2010, 16(11): 1331.
Chan S.C., Perioperative management in liver transplantation. Early identification and treatment of technical complications. (Invited Lecture), International Forum for Transplant Digestive System. Sao Paulo, Brazil, 11 December 2010. 2010.
Chan S.C., Lo C.M., Ng K.K.C., Ng I.O.L., Yong B.H. and Fan S.T., Portal inflow and pressure changes in right liver living donor liver transplantation including the middle hepatic vein, Liver Transplantation. 2011, 17(2): 115-121.
Chan S.C., Principle of Organ Transplantation (Lecture), Preparatory Course for Exit Examination in General Surgery of the Hong Kong College of Surgeons. 31 July 2010. 2010.
Chan S.C., Representative of the College of Surgeons of Hong Kong at the Legislative Council on the 2010 Amendment of Organ Transplant Ordinance. 2010.
Chan S.C., Reviewer, American Journal of Gastroenterology. 2010.
Chan S.C., Reviewer, American Journal of Transplantation. 2010.
Chan S.C., Reviewer, Annals of Surgery. 2010.
Chan S.C., Reviewer, Asian Journal of Surgery. 2010.
Chan S.C., Reviewer, British Journal of Surgery. 2010.
Chan S.C., Reviewer, Cancer. 2010.
Chan S.C., Reviewer, Clinical Transplantation. 2010.
Chan S.C., Reviewer, Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Diseases International. 2010.
Chan S.C., Reviewer, Hong Kong Medical Journal. 2010.
Chan S.C., Reviewer, Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. 2010.
Chan S.C., Reviewer, Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery. 2010.
Chan S.C., Reviewer, Journal of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Sciences. 2010.
Chan S.C., Reviewer, Liver International. 2010.
Chan S.C., Reviewer, Liver Transplantation. 2010.
Chan S.C., Reviewer, Singapore Medical Journal. 2010.
Chan S.C., Reviewer, Transplantation. 2010.
Chan S.C., Reviewer, World Journal of Surgery. 2010.
Chan S.C., Round Table: Living Donor Liver Transplantation. Right or Left Lobe? (Invited Lecture), International Forum for Transplant Digestive System. Sao Paulo, Brazil, 9 December 2010. 2010.
Chan S.C., Safe practice of living donor liver transplantation (Invited Lecture), The 4th HK-NJ Liver Transplantation & Digestive Surgery International Forum, Nanjing, China, 30 October 2010. 2010.
Chan S.C., Simplifying living donor liver transplantation (Invited Lecture), The 8th Asia Transplant and Immunology Forum, Suzhou, China, September 2010. 2010.
Chan S.C., Small for size (Invited Lecture), International Forum for Transplant Digestive System. Sao Paulo, Brazil, 10 December 2010. 2010.
Chan S.C., Small-for-Size Graft Injury in Adult Living Donor Liver Transplantation, Thesis, Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Hong Kong. 2011.
Chan S.C., Specialist Expert (Liver Transplantation, Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Surgery), Hong Kong Academy of Medicine. 2010.
Chan S.C., Surgical options for treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma (Invited Lecture), GUT 2011, Annual Scientific Meeting of the Malaysian Society of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 29 May 2011. 2011.
Chan S.C., Lo C.M., Chok K.S.H., Sharr W.W., Chan A.C.Y. and Fan S.T., Survival advantage of primary liver transplantation for resectable hepatocellular carcinoma with vascular invasion (Abstract), The 21st Conference of the Asian Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver, Bangkok, Thailand, 17-20 February 2011 / Hepatology International. 2011, 5(1): 492.
Chan S.C., Survival advantage of primary liver transplantation for resectable hepatocellular carcinoma with vascular invasion within up-to-7 criteria (Presentation), American Transplant Congress 2011, Philadelphia, USA, 30 April - 3 May 2011.
Chan S.C., The approach for intrahepatic ductal stones (Breakfast with the Experts Sessions) (Speech), Incorporating Congress of the European-African HepatoPancreatoBiliary Association, Cape Town, South Africa, 16 April 2011. 2011.
Chan S.C., Lo C.M., Chok K.S.H., Sharr W.W., Cheung T.T., Tsang S.H.Y., Chan A.C.Y. and Fan S.T., Validation of graft and standard liver size predictions in right liver living donor liver transplantation, Hepatology International. 2011, Epub ahead of print.
Chan S.C., Vice President, Hong Kong Society of Transplantation. 2011.
Chan S.C., What is the solution to venous drainage in living donor right lobe transplantation (Invited Lecture), International Forum for Transplant Digestive System. Sao Paulo, Brazil, 11 December 2010. 2010.
Cheung T.T., Chan S.C., Ho C.L., Chok K.S.H., Chan A.C.Y., Sharr W.W., Ng K.K.C., Poon R.T.P., Lo C.M. and Fan S.T., Can positron emission tomography with the dual tracers [11 C]acetate and [18 F]fludeoxyglucose predict microvascular invasion in hepatocellular carcinoma?, Liver Transplantation. 2011, 17(10): 1218-1225.
Cheung T.T., Chan S.C., Poon R.T.P., Fan S.T. and Lo C.M., High intensity focused ultrasound as a bridging therapy for HCC patients on liver transplant waiting list. Hype or hope? (Plenary Session), The 2011 Joint International Congress of ILTS, ELITA, and LICAGE, Valencia, Spain, 22-25 June 2011.
Cheung T.T., Chan S.C., Poon R.T.P., Lo C.M. and Fan S.T., Rapid measurement of indocyanine green clearance by pulse spectrophotometry – a validation study in 70 patients with Child-Pugh A liver function (Abstract), The 21st Conference of the Asian Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver, Bangkok, Thailand, 17-20 February 2011 / Hepatology International. 2011, 5(1): 464.
Chok K.S.H., Chan S.C., Cheung T.T., Sharr W.W., Chan A.C.Y., Lo C.M. and Fan S.T., Bile duct anastomotic stricture after adult-to-adult right lobe living donor liver transplantation, Liver Transplantation. 2011, 17(1): 47-52.
Chok K.S.H., Chan S.C., Lo C.M. and Fan S.T., Emergency re-routing of anterior sector venous outflow for right lobe living donor liver transplantation including the middle hepatic vein, Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Diseases International. 2011, 10(3): 325-327.
Chok K.S.H., Chan S.C., Cheung T.T., Chan A.C.Y., Sharr W.W., Fan S.T. and Lo C.M., Late recurrence of hepatocellular carcinoma after liver transplantation (Poster Presentation), The 17th Annual International Congress, International Liver Transplantation Society. Valencia, Spain, 22-25 June 2011.
Chok K.S.H., Chan S.C., Cheung T.T., Chan A.C.Y., Fan S.T. and Lo C.M., Late recurrence of hepatocellular carcinoma after liver transplantation, World Journal of Surgery. 2011, Epub ahead of print.
Chung H.Y., Chan S.C., Lo C.M. and Fan S.T., Strategies for widening liver donor pool, Asian Journal of Surgery. 2010, 33(2): 63-69.
Dai W.C., Chan S.C., Chok K.S.H., Cheung T.T., Sharr W.W., Chan A.C.Y., Fung J.Y.Y., Tsang S.H.Y., Fan S.T. and Lo C.M., Single-centre experience of liver transplantation for familial amyloidotic polyneuropathy of non-Val30Met variant in Chinese patients (Poster Presentation), 2011 Joint International Congress of ILTS, ELITA & LICAGE, Valencia, Spain, 22-25 June 2011.
Fan S.T., Lo C.M., Poon R.T.P., Yeung C., Liu C.L., Yuen W.K., Lam C.M., Ng K.K.C. and Chan S.C., Continuous improvement of survival outcomes of resection of hepatocellular carcinoma: a 20-year experience, Annals of Surgery. 2011, 253(4): 745-758.
Fan S.T., Poon R.T.P., Yeung C., Lam C.M., Lo C.M., Yuen W.K., Ng K.K.C., Liu C.L. and Chan S.C., Outcome after partial hepatectomy for hepatocellular cancer within the Milan criteria, British Journal of Surgery. 2011, Epub ahead of print.
Fung J.Y.Y., Chan S.C., Yuen M.F., Chok K.S.H., Sharr W.W., Fan S.T., Dai J., Seto W.K. and Lo C.M., Entecavir monotherapy is effective in viral suppression after liver transplantation for hepatitis B (Abstract), 2011 Joint International Congress of ILTS, ELITA & LICAGE, Valencia, Spain, 22-25 June 2011.
Fung J.Y.Y., Chan S.C., Yuen R.M.F., Chok K.S.H., Sharr W.W., Fan S.T., Dai J., Seto W.K. and Lo C.M., Entecavir monotherapy is effective in viral suppression after liver transplantation for hepatitis B. , Liver Transpl . 2011, 17(6 Supp 1): S94.
Ng K.K.C., Poon R.T.P., Chan S.C., Chok K.S.H., Cheung T.T., Tung H.K.S., Chu F.S.K., Tso W.K., Yu W.C., Lo C.M. and Fan S.T., High-intensity focused ultrasound for hepatocellular carcinoma: a single-center experience, Annals of Surgery. 2011, 253(5): 981-987.
Ng K.K.C., Lo C.M., Chan S.C., Chok K.S.H., Cheung T.T. and Fan S.T., Liver transplantation for hepatocellular carcinoma: the Hong Kong experience, Journal of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Sciences. 2010, 17(5): 548-554.
Sharr W.W., Lo C.M., Chan S.C., Chok K.S.H. and Fan S.T., Primary treatment for hepatocellular carcinoma within UCSF Criteria: comparing outcomes of deceased and living donor liver transplantation (Poster), The 17th Annual International Congress of International Liver Transplantation Society, Valencia, Spain, 22-25 June 2011.
Siriwardana R.C., Chan S.C., Lo C.M., Chok K.S.H. and Fan S.T., Effect of donor steatosis on liver biochemistry and significance of body mass index and alanine aminotransferase in predicting steatosis (Abstract), The 21st Conference of the Asian Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver, Bangkok, Thailand, 17-20 February 2011 / Hepatology International. 2011, 5(1): 489.
Siriwardana R.C., Lo C.M., Chan S.C., Chok K.S.H., Tsang S.H.Y., Cheung T.T., Sharr W.W., Chan A.C.Y. and Fan S.T., Role of portal vein embolisation in hepatocellular carcinoma management and its effect on recurrence: an intention-to-treat analysis (Abstract), The 21st Conference of the Asian Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver, Bangkok, Thailand, 17-20 February 2011 / Hepatology International . 2011, 5(1): 475.


Researcher : Chan SC
List of Research Outputs

Au W.Y., Ngai C.W., Chan W.M., Leung R.Y.Y. and Chan S.C., Hemolysis and methemoglobinemia due to hepatitis E virus infection in patient with G6PD deficiency (Letter to the Editor) , Annals of Hematology. 2011, 90(10): 1237-1238.
Chan A.C.Y., Chok K.S.H., Yuen W.K., Chan S.C., Poon R.T.P., Lo C.M. and Fan S.T., Impact of antiviral therapy on the survival of patients after major hepatectomy for hepatitis B virus-related hepatocellular carcinoma, Archives of Surgery. 2011, 146(6): 675-681.
Chan A.C.Y., Lo C.M., Chok K.S.H., Chan S.C. and Fan S.T., Life made easy: simplifying reconstruction for dual portal veins in adult right lobe live donor liver transplantation, Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Diseases International. 2010, 9(5): 547-549.
Chan A.C.Y., Chok K.S.H., Cheung T.T., Sharr W.W., Tsang S.H.Y., Chan S.C., Poon R.T.P., Lo C.M. and Fan S.T., Salvage living donor liver transplantation for recurrent hepatocellular carcinoma: salvaging the unsalvageable?, The 2011 Joint International Congress of ILTS, ELITA, and LICAGE. Valencia, Spain, 22-25 June 2011 / Liver Transplantation. 2011, 17: S126.
Chan S.C., Acute liver failure and liver transplant (Lecture), Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Master of Nursing Program, Critical Care Module. 4 April 2011. 2011.
Chan S.C., Lo C.M., Chok K.S.H., Sharr W.W. and Fan S.T., Advantage of primary liver transplantation for hepatocellular carcinoma within up-to-7 criteria with microvascular invasion (Presentation), 2011 Joint International Congress of ILTS, ELITA, & LICAGE, Valencia, Spain, 22-25 June 2011.
Chan S.C., Asian perspective of liver transplantation for hepatocellular carcinoma (Invited Lecture), The 17th Annual International Liver Transplantation Society Conference, Valencia, Spain, 22-25 June 2011. 2011.
Chan S.C., Editor, Newsletter, 9th Issue, Hong Kong Society of Transplantation. 2011.
Chan S.C., Examiner of Mock Examination, College of Surgeons of Hong Kong, Exit Examination in General Surgery, 2010. 2010.
Chan S.C., Examiner, Clinical Examination, Licensing Examination in Surgery, Medical Council of Hong Kong. 2010.
Chan S.C., Examiner, Mock Exit Examination, The College of Surgeons of Hong Kong. 2010.
Chan S.C., Honorary Secretary, Hong Kong Society of Transplantation. 2010.
Chan S.C., How to optimize the graft. Technical aspects of liver transplantation. (Invited Lecture), International Forum for Transplant Digestive System. Sao Paulo, Brazil, 11 December 2010. 2010.
Chan S.C., Introduction to Clinical Research (Lecture), Research Training Workshop for Higher Surgical Trainees, Hong Kong College of Surgeons. 17 February 2011. 2011.
Chan S.C., Key Opinion Leader, The Transplantation Society. 2010.
Chan S.C., Liver Failure and Liver Transplantation (Lecture), Post-registration Certificate Course in Intensive Care Nursing, Queen Mary Hospital. 30 March 2011. 2011.
Chan S.C., Liver Transplantation (Lecture), Advanced Surgical Nursing Course, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, 3 June 2011. 2011.
Chan S.C., Liver transplantation as treatment of primary liver tumors. Results of the East. How to optimize the graft. Technical aspects of liver transplantation. (Invited Lecture), International Forum for Transplant Digestive System. Sao Paulo, Brazil, 11 December 2010. 2010.
Chan S.C., Liver transplantation for fulminant hepatic failure: as early as necessary and as late as possible (Editorial), Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. 2011, 26(1): 3-4.
Chan S.C., Living donor liver transplantation for acute liver failure, Asian Pacific Association of Study of Liver, Karachi, Pakistan. 12 December 2009.. 2010.
Chan S.C., Member (Hepatobiliary Pancreatic Surgery), Task Force of Training in Sub-specialty in General Surgery, The College of Surgeons of Hong Kong. 2010.
Chan S.C., Member, Central Committee for Liver Diseases, Hospital Authority, Hong Kong. 2010.
Chan S.C., Member, Editorial Board, Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Diseases International. 2010.
Chan S.C., Member, Editorial Board, World Journal of Transplantation. 2011.
Chan S.C., Member, Task Force for Binhai Hospital, Shenzhen, China. 2010.
Chan S.C., Dai W.C., Lo C.M., Lam B.K.Y., Kwan Y.M., Ho W.Y. and Fan S.T., Monday blues of deceased-donor liver transplantation, Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Diseases International. 2011, 10(1): 26-29.
Chan S.C., Open portal vein embolization (Invited Lecture), Hong Kong Surgical Forum 2011 (Winter), Hong Kong, China, 22 January 2011. 2011.
Chan S.C., Organ Transplantation (Liver) (Lecture), Post-registration Certificate Course in (PRCC) in Peri-operative Nursing, Institute of Advanced Nursing Studies, Hospital Authority. United Christian Hospital, 28 August 2010. 2010.
Chan S.C., Organ transplantation – Scoring system for organ allocation (Invited Lecture), 1st AMM-AMS-HKAM Tripartite Congress, 44th Malaysia-Singapore Congress of Medicine. 12-14 November 2010. 2010.
Chan S.C., Outcome of living donors. The living organ donor: challenges and opportunities. (Invited Lecture), The Transplantation Society New Key Opinion Leader Meeting. Goa, India, 24-27 February 2011. 2011.
Chan S.C., Outstanding Staff 2011, Hong Kong West Cluster and Queen Mary Hospital, Hospital Authority, Hong Kong. 2011.
Chan S.C., Outstanding Staff and Teams Award 2011, Merit Award, Hospital Authority, Hong Kong. 2011.
Chan S.C., Lo C.M. and Fan S.T., Overestimating the liver volume for subjects with low body weight (Letter to the Editor), Liver Transplantation. 2010, 16(11): 1331.
Chan S.C., Perioperative management in liver transplantation. Early identification and treatment of technical complications. (Invited Lecture), International Forum for Transplant Digestive System. Sao Paulo, Brazil, 11 December 2010. 2010.
Chan S.C., Lo C.M., Ng K.K.C., Ng I.O.L., Yong B.H. and Fan S.T., Portal inflow and pressure changes in right liver living donor liver transplantation including the middle hepatic vein, Liver Transplantation. 2011, 17(2): 115-121.
Chan S.C., Principle of Organ Transplantation (Lecture), Preparatory Course for Exit Examination in General Surgery of the Hong Kong College of Surgeons. 31 July 2010. 2010.
Chan S.C., Representative of the College of Surgeons of Hong Kong at the Legislative Council on the 2010 Amendment of Organ Transplant Ordinance. 2010.
Chan S.C., Reviewer, American Journal of Gastroenterology. 2010.
Chan S.C., Reviewer, American Journal of Transplantation. 2010.
Chan S.C., Reviewer, Annals of Surgery. 2010.
Chan S.C., Reviewer, Asian Journal of Surgery. 2010.
Chan S.C., Reviewer, British Journal of Surgery. 2010.
Chan S.C., Reviewer, Cancer. 2010.
Chan S.C., Reviewer, Clinical Transplantation. 2010.
Chan S.C., Reviewer, Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Diseases International. 2010.
Chan S.C., Reviewer, Hong Kong Medical Journal. 2010.
Chan S.C., Reviewer, Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. 2010.
Chan S.C., Reviewer, Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery. 2010.
Chan S.C., Reviewer, Journal of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Sciences. 2010.
Chan S.C., Reviewer, Liver International. 2010.
Chan S.C., Reviewer, Liver Transplantation. 2010.
Chan S.C., Reviewer, Singapore Medical Journal. 2010.
Chan S.C., Reviewer, Transplantation. 2010.
Chan S.C., Reviewer, World Journal of Surgery. 2010.
Chan S.C., Round Table: Living Donor Liver Transplantation. Right or Left Lobe? (Invited Lecture), International Forum for Transplant Digestive System. Sao Paulo, Brazil, 9 December 2010. 2010.
Chan S.C., Safe practice of living donor liver transplantation (Invited Lecture), The 4th HK-NJ Liver Transplantation & Digestive Surgery International Forum, Nanjing, China, 30 October 2010. 2010.
Chan S.C., Simplifying living donor liver transplantation (Invited Lecture), The 8th Asia Transplant and Immunology Forum, Suzhou, China, September 2010. 2010.
Chan S.C., Small for size (Invited Lecture), International Forum for Transplant Digestive System. Sao Paulo, Brazil, 10 December 2010. 2010.
Chan S.C., Small-for-Size Graft Injury in Adult Living Donor Liver Transplantation, Thesis, Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Hong Kong. 2011.
Chan S.C., Specialist Expert (Liver Transplantation, Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Surgery), Hong Kong Academy of Medicine. 2010.
Chan S.C., Surgical options for treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma (Invited Lecture), GUT 2011, Annual Scientific Meeting of the Malaysian Society of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 29 May 2011. 2011.
Chan S.C., Lo C.M., Chok K.S.H., Sharr W.W., Chan A.C.Y. and Fan S.T., Survival advantage of primary liver transplantation for resectable hepatocellular carcinoma with vascular invasion (Abstract), The 21st Conference of the Asian Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver, Bangkok, Thailand, 17-20 February 2011 / Hepatology International. 2011, 5(1): 492.
Chan S.C., Survival advantage of primary liver transplantation for resectable hepatocellular carcinoma with vascular invasion within up-to-7 criteria (Presentation), American Transplant Congress 2011, Philadelphia, USA, 30 April - 3 May 2011.
Chan S.C., The approach for intrahepatic ductal stones (Breakfast with the Experts Sessions) (Speech), Incorporating Congress of the European-African HepatoPancreatoBiliary Association, Cape Town, South Africa, 16 April 2011. 2011.
Chan S.C., Lo C.M., Chok K.S.H., Sharr W.W., Cheung T.T., Tsang S.H.Y., Chan A.C.Y. and Fan S.T., Validation of graft and standard liver size predictions in right liver living donor liver transplantation, Hepatology International. 2011, Epub ahead of print.
Chan S.C., Vice President, Hong Kong Society of Transplantation. 2011.
Chan S.C., What is the solution to venous drainage in living donor right lobe transplantation (Invited Lecture), International Forum for Transplant Digestive System. Sao Paulo, Brazil, 11 December 2010. 2010.
Cheung T.T., Chan S.C., Ho C.L., Chok K.S.H., Chan A.C.Y., Sharr W.W., Ng K.K.C., Poon R.T.P., Lo C.M. and Fan S.T., Can positron emission tomography with the dual tracers [11 C]acetate and [18 F]fludeoxyglucose predict microvascular invasion in hepatocellular carcinoma?, Liver Transplantation. 2011, 17(10): 1218-1225.
Cheung T.T., Chan S.C., Poon R.T.P., Fan S.T. and Lo C.M., High intensity focused ultrasound as a bridging therapy for HCC patients on liver transplant waiting list. Hype or hope? (Plenary Session), The 2011 Joint International Congress of ILTS, ELITA, and LICAGE, Valencia, Spain, 22-25 June 2011.
Cheung T.T., Chan S.C., Poon R.T.P., Lo C.M. and Fan S.T., Rapid measurement of indocyanine green clearance by pulse spectrophotometry – a validation study in 70 patients with Child-Pugh A liver function (Abstract), The 21st Conference of the Asian Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver, Bangkok, Thailand, 17-20 February 2011 / Hepatology International. 2011, 5(1): 464.
Chok K.S.H., Chan S.C., Cheung T.T., Sharr W.W., Chan A.C.Y., Lo C.M. and Fan S.T., Bile duct anastomotic stricture after adult-to-adult right lobe living donor liver transplantation, Liver Transplantation. 2011, 17(1): 47-52.
Chok K.S.H., Chan S.C., Lo C.M. and Fan S.T., Emergency re-routing of anterior sector venous outflow for right lobe living donor liver transplantation including the middle hepatic vein, Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Diseases International. 2011, 10(3): 325-327.
Chok K.S.H., Chan S.C., Cheung T.T., Chan A.C.Y., Sharr W.W., Fan S.T. and Lo C.M., Late recurrence of hepatocellular carcinoma after liver transplantation (Poster Presentation), The 17th Annual International Congress, International Liver Transplantation Society. Valencia, Spain, 22-25 June 2011.
Chok K.S.H., Chan S.C., Cheung T.T., Chan A.C.Y., Fan S.T. and Lo C.M., Late recurrence of hepatocellular carcinoma after liver transplantation, World Journal of Surgery. 2011, Epub ahead of print.
Chung H.Y., Chan S.C., Lo C.M. and Fan S.T., Strategies for widening liver donor pool, Asian Journal of Surgery. 2010, 33(2): 63-69.
Dai W.C., Chan S.C., Chok K.S.H., Cheung T.T., Sharr W.W., Chan A.C.Y., Fung J.Y.Y., Tsang S.H.Y., Fan S.T. and Lo C.M., Single-centre experience of liver transplantation for familial amyloidotic polyneuropathy of non-Val30Met variant in Chinese patients (Poster Presentation), 2011 Joint International Congress of ILTS, ELITA & LICAGE, Valencia, Spain, 22-25 June 2011.
Fan S.T., Lo C.M., Poon R.T.P., Yeung C., Liu C.L., Yuen W.K., Lam C.M., Ng K.K.C. and Chan S.C., Continuous improvement of survival outcomes of resection of hepatocellular carcinoma: a 20-year experience, Annals of Surgery. 2011, 253(4): 745-758.
Fan S.T., Poon R.T.P., Yeung C., Lam C.M., Lo C.M., Yuen W.K., Ng K.K.C., Liu C.L. and Chan S.C., Outcome after partial hepatectomy for hepatocellular cancer within the Milan criteria, British Journal of Surgery. 2011, Epub ahead of print.
Fung J.Y.Y., Chan S.C., Yuen M.F., Chok K.S.H., Sharr W.W., Fan S.T., Dai J., Seto W.K. and Lo C.M., Entecavir monotherapy is effective in viral suppression after liver transplantation for hepatitis B (Abstract), 2011 Joint International Congress of ILTS, ELITA & LICAGE, Valencia, Spain, 22-25 June 2011.
Fung J.Y.Y., Chan S.C., Yuen R.M.F., Chok K.S.H., Sharr W.W., Fan S.T., Dai J., Seto W.K. and Lo C.M., Entecavir monotherapy is effective in viral suppression after liver transplantation for hepatitis B. , Liver Transpl . 2011, 17(6 Supp 1): S94.
Ng K.K.C., Poon R.T.P., Chan S.C., Chok K.S.H., Cheung T.T., Tung H.K.S., Chu F.S.K., Tso W.K., Yu W.C., Lo C.M. and Fan S.T., High-intensity focused ultrasound for hepatocellular carcinoma: a single-center experience, Annals of Surgery. 2011, 253(5): 981-987.
Ng K.K.C., Lo C.M., Chan S.C., Chok K.S.H., Cheung T.T. and Fan S.T., Liver transplantation for hepatocellular carcinoma: the Hong Kong experience, Journal of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Sciences. 2010, 17(5): 548-554.
Sharr W.W., Lo C.M., Chan S.C., Chok K.S.H. and Fan S.T., Primary treatment for hepatocellular carcinoma within UCSF Criteria: comparing outcomes of deceased and living donor liver transplantation (Poster), The 17th Annual International Congress of International Liver Transplantation Society, Valencia, Spain, 22-25 June 2011.
Siriwardana R.C., Chan S.C., Lo C.M., Chok K.S.H. and Fan S.T., Effect of donor steatosis on liver biochemistry and significance of body mass index and alanine aminotransferase in predicting steatosis (Abstract), The 21st Conference of the Asian Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver, Bangkok, Thailand, 17-20 February 2011 / Hepatology International. 2011, 5(1): 489.
Siriwardana R.C., Lo C.M., Chan S.C., Chok K.S.H., Tsang S.H.Y., Cheung T.T., Sharr W.W., Chan A.C.Y. and Fan S.T., Role of portal vein embolisation in hepatocellular carcinoma management and its effect on recurrence: an intention-to-treat analysis (Abstract), The 21st Conference of the Asian Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver, Bangkok, Thailand, 17-20 February 2011 / Hepatology International . 2011, 5(1): 475.


Researcher : Chan SY
List of Research Outputs

Chan R., Chan S.Y. and Chu K.M., Gastrointestinal metastasis: A clinicopathological study of 34 patietns, The 18th Asian Congress of Surgery & 37th Philippine College of Surgeons Midyear Convention, Cebu, Philippines, 12-14 May 2011.
Chan S.Y., Control of type 2 diabetes mellitus after gastric resection, Asian Pacific Digestive Week 2010, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 19-22 September 2010.
Chan S.Y., Tong D.K.H., Wong K.H. and Law S.Y.K., Prognostic factors for adenocarcinoma of esophagogastric junction (AEG), Session on "Free Paper 26: Recurrence & Prognosis" (Abstract), 9th International Gastric Cancer Congress (IGCC 2011), Seoul, Korea, 20-23 April 2011.
Chan S.Y., Tong D.K.H., Wong K.H. and Law S.Y.K., Prognostic factors for adenocarcinoma of esophagogastric junction, SSAT Poster Session, ESOPHAGEAL: CLINICAL (I) (Abstract), Digestive Disease Week 2011, Chicage, USA, 7-10 May 2011.
Chu K.M. and Chan S.Y., Prognostic factors for stage IV gastric cancer, The 2011 Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium, American Society of Clinical Oncology, San Francisco, California, USA, 20-22 January 2011 (J Clin Oncol). 2011, 29.
Tong D.K.H., Law S.Y.K., Chan S.Y. and Wong K.H., Minimally invasive esophageal stripping for early esophageal cancer, SSAT VIDEO SESSION II: BREAKFAST AT THE MOVIES (Abstract), Digestive Disease Week 2011, Chicage, USA, 7-10 May 2011.
Tong D.K.H., Law S.Y.K., Chan S.Y. and Wong K.H., Minimally invasive esophagectomy for carcinoma of esophagus after neoadjuvant chemoradiation, SSAT VIDEO SESSION I: SPECIALTY VIDEOS (Abstract), Digestive Disease Week 2011, Chicage, USA, 7-10 May 2011.
Tong D.K.H., Law S.Y.K., Chan S.Y. and Wong K.H., Prior chemoradiation and retrosternal placement of conduit were risk factors for development of benign anastomotic stricture after esophagectomy using a hand-sewn technique, SSAT Poster Session, ESOPHAGEAL: CLINICAL (III) (Abstract), Digestive Disease Week 2011, Chicage, USA, 7-10 May 2011.
Yap D.Y., Ma M.K., Lai A.S., Chan S.Y., Seto W.K., Lam M.F., Chan D.T.M. and Lai K.N., Superior mesenteric artery syndrome complicating dialysis patients with peritoneal failure-report of 3 cases, Clinical Nephrology. 2011, 75 Suppl 1: 37-41.


Researcher : Chan VSF
Project Title:Development of a humanized mouse systemic lupus erythematosus model for studying disease pathogenesis and evaluation of therapeutic treatment efficacy
Investigator(s):Chan VSF
Department:Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:04/2011


List of Research Outputs

Chan Y.K., Xu M., Ching J.C.Y., Chan V.S.F., Ip Y.C., Yam L., Chu C.M., Lai S.T., So K.M., Wong T.Y., Chung P.H., Tam P., Yip S.P., Sham P.C., Lin C., Leung G.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Khoo U.S., Association of a single nucleotide polymorphism in the CD209 (DC-SIGN) promoter with SARS severity, Hong Kong Med J. 2010, 16(5 Suppl 4): 37-42.
Chan Y.K., Xu M.S., Ching C.Y.J., So T.M., Lai S.T., Chu C.M., Yam L.Y., Wong A.T., Chung P.H., Chan V.S.F., Lin C.L., Sham P.C., Leung G.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Khoo U.S., CD209 (DC-SIGN) -336A>G promoter polymorphism and severe acute respiratory syndrome in Hong Kong Chinese, Hum Immunol. 2010, 71(7): 702-7.


Researcher : Chan YC
Project Title:SERUM MATRIX METALLOPROTEINASES (MMPS) AS PROGNOSITIC INDICATOR FOR THORACIC AORTIC DISEASE
Investigator(s):Chan YC, Cheuk LY
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2009


List of Research Outputs

Chan Y.C., Advances and new challenges in vascular & endovascular surgery, First Tripartite Congress of the Hong Kong Academy of Medicine, Academy of Medicine of Malaysia & Singapore Academy of Medicine, Hong Kong, 14 November 2010. 2010.
Chan Y.C., Carotid disease: a surgeon's prospective, Hong Kong Stroke Society Annual Scientific Meeting, Hong Kong, 17 October 2010. 2010.
Chan Y.C., Carotid surgery to prevent strokes, Session on Vascular Surgery Disaster, Block III Program of the Joint Surgical Symposium, 2-Year Interative Program, The University of Hong Kong and Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital, Hong Kong, 4 March 2011. 2011.
Chan Y.C., Carotid surgery to prevent strokes, Block III Program of the Joint Surgical Symposium, 2-Year Interative Program, The University of Hng Kong and Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital, Hong Kong, 4 March 2011. 2011.
Chan Y.C., Demographic characteristics of in-hospital patients with Marfan syndrome: A ten-year epidemiological review, The 4th Qianjiang International Cardiovascular Congress & EPS Global International Cardiovascular Forum, Hangzhou, China, 29-30 July 2010. 2010.
Chan Y.C. and Cheng S.W.K., Drug-eluting stents and balloons in peripheral arterial disease: evidence so far, The International Journal of Clinical Practice. 2011, 65(6): 664-668.
Chan Y.C., Qing K., Ting A.C.W. and Cheng S.W.K., Endovascular infrarenal aneurysm repair in patients with horseshoe kidneys: case series and literature review, Vascular. 2011, 19(3): 126-131.
Chan Y.C., Ting A.C.W., Qing K. and Cheng S.W.K., Successful endovascular infrarenal aneurysm repair in a patient with situs inversus totalis, Annals of Vascular Surgery. 2010, 24(8): 1134e5-e7.
Chan Y.C., 胸主動脈夾層之診斷與治療 , 香港大學李嘉誠醫學院與香港公共圖書館合作舉辦 (育醫造才：探索醫學世界) 2010公開講座系列, 十二月份講座：主動脈瘤與胸主動脈夾層：治療的演進, 2010年12月4日 . 2010.


Researcher : Chan YL
List of Research Outputs

Liu H.L., Chan Y.L. and Wei W.I., The changing role of pectoralis major flap in head and neck reconstruction, European Archives of Otorhinolaryngology. 2010, 267(11): 1759-1763.


Researcher : Chan YW
Project Title:Curcumin suppresses nasopharyngeal carcinoma cell migration through activation of E-cadherin
Investigator(s):Chan YW, Wong STS
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2010


List of Research Outputs

Chan Y.W., Concept of Head & Neck reconstruction, International Head and Neck Course 2011, Xining, Qinghai, China. 2011.
Chan Y.W., Cutaneous free flap, International Head and Neck Course 2011, Xining, Qinghai, China. 2011.
Chan Y.W., Free myocutaneous flap, International Head and Neck Course 2011, Xining, Qinghai, China. 2011.
Chan Y.W., Free visceral flap, International Head and Neck Course 2011, Xining, Qinghai, China. 2011.
Chan Y.W., Head and Neck Reconstruction: what can be achieved, Multi-specialty Medical Mega Conference . 2011.
Chan Y.W., Laryngectomy: how to improve outcome, International Head and Neck Course 2011, Xining, Qinghai, China. 2011.
Chan Y.W., Management of carcinoma of hypopharynx, International Head and Neck Course 2011, Xining, Qinghai, China. 2011.
Chan Y.W., Management of complications after laryngo-pharyngectomy, International Head and Neck Course 2011, Xining, Qinghai, China. 2011.
Chan Y.W., Chow V.L.Y., Liu H.L. and Wei W.I., Manubrial resection and anterior mediastinal tracheostomy: friend or foe?, Laryngoscope. 2011, 121: 1441-1445.
Chan Y.W., Chow V.L.Y., Tsang R.K.Y. and Wei W.I., Nasopharyngectomy for locally advanced recurrent nasopharyngeal carcinoma: Is there a limit?, Head and Neck. 2011.
Chan Y.W., Chow V.L.Y., Mok V.W.K., Ho A.C.W. and Wei W.I., Prediction of surgical outcome using plasma Epstein-barr virus DNA and (18) F-FDG PET-CT scan in recurrent nasopharyngeal carcinoma, Head and Neck. 2011.
Chan Y.W., Ng W.M., Liu H.L., Chung H.P. and Wei W.I., Reconstruction of circumferential pharyngeal defects after tumour resection: Reference or preference?, Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. 2011, 64(8): 1022 - 1028.
Chan Y.W., Techniques of microvascular surgery, International Head and Neck Course 2011, Xining, Qinghai, China. 2011.
Tsang R.K.Y., Chung J.C.K., Ng Y.W., To V.S.H., Ho A.C.W., Chan Y.W., Ho W.K. and Wei W.I., Efficacy of neck dissection for locoregional failures versus isolated nodal failures in nasopharyngeal carcinoma, Head & Neck. 2011.
Tsang R.K.Y., Chung J.C.K., To V.S.H., Chan Y.W., Ho W.K. and Wei W.I., Efficacy of salvage neck dissection for isolated nodal recurrences in early carcinoma of oral tongue with watchful waiting management of initial N0 neck, Head and Neck. 2010, Epub ahead of print.
Tsang R.K.Y., Chan Y.W. and Wei W.I., Efficacy of salvage neck dissection for nodal failures in nasopharyngeal carcinoma, 12th Asia-Oceania Otolaryngology Congress. 2011.
Wei W.I., Chan Y.W., Ng W.M. and Ho W.K., Surgical salvage of persistent or recurrent nasopharyngeal carcinoma with maxillary swing approach - critical appraisal after 2 decades, Head and Neck. 2010, Epub ahead of print.
Wong S.T.S., Chan Y.W., To V.S.H., Tsang R.K.Y., Ho W.K. and Wei W.I., Oncogenic activity of Epstein-Barr Virus encoded Latent membrane protein 1 in undifferentiated nasopharyngeal carcinoma., In: Jeremy R. Davis, Oncoproteins: Types and Detection. Hauppauge, NY, USA, Nova Science Publishers, 2010, 97-102.


Researcher : Chen L
List of Research Outputs

Wang X., Ongkeko W.M., Chen L., Yang Z., Lu P., Chan K.K., Lopez J.P., Poon R.T.P. and Fan S.T., Octamer 4 (Oct4) mediates chemotherapeutic drug resistance in liver cancer cells through a potential Oct4-AKT-ATP-binding cassette G2 pathway, Hepatology. 2010, 52(2): 528-539.


Researcher : Chen Y
Project Title:The role of adiponectin in cardiac allograft survival and immune regulation
Investigator(s):Chen Y, Tam PKH, Xu A
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:10/2008
Completion Date:09/2010


Project Title:Analysis the modulation of M2 macrophages activation in response to TGF-β blockade
Investigator(s):Chen Y, Tam PKH
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:01/2009
Completion Date:12/2010


Project Title:The Second International Conference on Regulatory T Cells and Th17 Cells and Clinical Application in Human Disease PD-1/PDL-1 pathway and regulatory T cells are implicated in the immunomodulation of adiponectin conditioned dendritic cells Functional avidity of T cell receptor can determine the efficacy of immunotherapy with regulatory T cells in transplantation
Investigator(s):Chen Y
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Grants for Teaching Staff
Start Date:07/2010
Completion Date:07/2010


List of Research Outputs

Chen Y., Li D., Tsang J.Y.S., Niu N., Peng J., Zhu J., Hui K.C.W., Xu A., Lui V.C.H., Lamb J.R. and Tam P.K.H., PPAR-y signaling and IL-5 inhibition together prevent chronic rejection of MHC Class II-mismatched cardiac grafts, The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation. 2011, 30(6): 698-706.
Hao W., Wong O.Y., Liu X., Lee P.Y., Chen Y. and Wong K.K.Y., w-3 fatty acids suppress inflammatory cytokine production by macrophages and hepatocytes, Journal of Pediatric Surgery. 2010, 45(12): 2412-2418.
Qi H., Siu S.O., Chen Y., Han Y.F., Chu I.K., Tong Y., Lau A.S.Y. and Rong J., Senkyunolides reduce hydrogen peroxide-induced oxidative damage in human liver HepG2 cells via induction of heme oxygenase-1, Chemico-Biological Interactions. 2011, 183(3): 380-389.
Tang S.M., Tang W.K., So M.T., Miao X., Leung M.C., Yip B.H.K., Leon Y.Y., Ngan E.S.W., Lui V.C.H., Chen Y., Chan I.H.Y., Chung P.H.Y., Liu X., Wu X.Z., Wong K.K.Y., Sham P.C., Cherny S.S., Tam P.K.H. and Garcia-Barcelo M.M., Fine mapping of the NRG1 Hirschsprung's disease locus, PLoS One. 2011, 6(1): e16181.
Tsang J.Y.S., Li D., Ho D., Peng J., Xu A., Lamb J.R., Chen Y. and Tam P.K.H., Novel immunomodulatory effects of adiponectin on dendritic cell functions, International Immunopharmacology. 2011, 11(5): 604-609.


Researcher : Cheng CKC
List of Research Outputs

Cheung P.F.Y., Cheng C.K.C., Wong C.L. and Cheung S.T., Young Investigator Award: "The oncofetal protein granulin-epithelin precursor defines a liver cancer stem cell population", The 17th Hong Kong International Cancer Congress. Hong Kong, China, 3-5 November 2010. 2010.
Cheung S.T., Cheng C.K.C. and Fan S.T., Best Abstract Award: “Genomic approach to identify the chemo-drug transporter ABCF1 in association with liver cancer poor survival”, The 3rd JCA-AACR Special Joint Conference. The latest advances in liver cancer research: From basic science to therapeutics. Chiba, Japan, 1-3 March 2011. 2011.
Cheung S.T., Cheung P.F.Y., Cheng C.K.C., Wong C.L. and Fan S.T., Granulin-epithelin precursor and ATP-dependent binding cassette (ABC)B5 regulate liver cancer cell chemoresistance, Gastroenterology. 2011, 140(1): 344-355.


Researcher : Cheng Q
List of Research Outputs

Geng W., Man K., Cheng Q., Liu Y., Ng K.T.P., Liu X., Poon R.T.P., Fan S.T. and Lo C.M., The potential role of early-phase graft injury in induction of late-phase chemoresistance after liver transplantation (Abstract & Oral Presentation), The 23rd International Congress of the Transplantation Society, Vancouver, Canada, 15 - 19 August 2010.
Geng W., Man K., Cheng Q., Ng T.P., Liu X., Fan S.T. and Lo C.M., Young Investigator Travel Award - The role of interferon-gamma inducible protein 10 (IP10) in early-phase graft injury induced cisplatin resistance after liver transplantation (Abstract), The 2011 Joint International Congress of ILTS, ELITA, & LICAGE, Valencia, Spain, 22-25 June 2011. 2011.
Liu X., Lo C.M., Cheng Q., Ma Y.Y., Ng K.T.P., Fan S.T. and Man K., Involvement of macroautophagy in acute phase small-for-size graft injury (Abstract), The 2011 Joint International Congress of ILTS, ELITA, & LICAGE, Valencia, Spain, 22-25 June 2011.
Man K., Cheng Q., Ng K.T.P., Yeung W.H., Liu X., Lo C.M. and Fan S.T., Hepatic ischemia/reperfusion injury promotes lung metastasis after major hepatectomy by mobilization of circulating endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) - application of optical imaging system in rat and mouse models with othotopic liver cancer (Poster Presentation), The 2010 World Molecular Imaging Congress, Kyoto, Japan, 8 - 11 September 2010.
Ng K.T.P., Lee K.W., Cheng Q., Wo Y.H., Sun K.W., Guo D., Lim Z.X.H., Lo C.M., Poon R.T.P., Fan S.T. and Man K., Suppression of tumorigenesis and metastasis of hepatocellular carcinoma by shRNA interference targeting on homeoprotein Six1, International Journal of Cancer. 2010, 127(4): 859-872.
Sun K.W., Ng K.T.P., Lim Z.X.H., Cheng Q., Lo C.M., Poon R.T.P., Man K., Wong N. and Fan S.T., Proline-rich tyrosine kinase 2 (Pyk2) promotes cell motility of hepatocellular carcinoma through induction of epithelial to mesenchymal transition, PLoS One. 2011, 6(4): e18878.


Researcher : Cheng SWK
Project Title:Endovascular program for treating thoracic aortic dissections
Investigator(s):Cheng SWK, Ting ACW
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:S.K. Yee Medical Foundation - General Award
Start Date:04/2004


Project Title:Endovascular aortic stent graft program for treating acute aortic dissections
Investigator(s):Cheng SWK, Ting ACW
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:S.K. Yee Medical Foundation - General Award
Start Date:01/2007


Project Title:Percutaneous plaque excision for lower limb salvage in peripheral arterial occlusive disease
Investigator(s):Cheng SWK, Ting ACW, Chan YC
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:S.K. Yee Medical Foundation - General Award
Start Date:12/2007


Project Title:Endovascular aortic stent graft program – a minimally invasive standard for treating aortic disease
Investigator(s):Cheng SWK, Ting ACW, Chan YC
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:S.K. Yee Medical Foundation - General Award
Start Date:07/2010


Project Title:MicroRNAs profiling in aortas from Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms (AAAs) patients
Investigator(s):Cheng SWK, Cheuk LY
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:01/2011


List of Research Outputs

Chan Y.C. and Cheng S.W.K., Drug-eluting stents and balloons in peripheral arterial disease: evidence so far, The International Journal of Clinical Practice. 2011, 65(6): 664-668.
Chan Y.C., Qing K., Ting A.C.W. and Cheng S.W.K., Endovascular infrarenal aneurysm repair in patients with horseshoe kidneys: case series and literature review, Vascular. 2011, 19(3): 126-131.
Chan Y.C., Ting A.C.W., Qing K. and Cheng S.W.K., Successful endovascular infrarenal aneurysm repair in a patient with situs inversus totalis, Annals of Vascular Surgery. 2010, 24(8): 1134e5-e7.
Cheng S.W.K., "Advanced imaging" Session (Invited Discussant), The 4th International Congress of Aortic Surgery & Anesthesia "How to do it", Milano, Italy, 17-18 December 2010. 2010.
Cheng S.W.K., Aortic Diseases I (Invited Chairman), UCSF Vascular Symposium 2011, San Francisco, USA, 7-9 April 2011. 2011.
Cheng S.W.K., Aortic aneurysms and dissections: evolution of care, The 51st Annual Meeting of Japanese College of Angiology, Asahikawa, Hokkaido, Japan, 14-16 October 2010. 2010.
Cheng S.W.K., Associated Editor of International Editorial Board (2008 - present), Annals of Vascular Diseases. 2011.
Cheng S.W.K., Council Member (2004 - present), The College of Surgeons of Hong Kong. 2011.
Cheng S.W.K., Current status of EVAR for AAA, PYNEH EVAR Workshop, Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital, 13 April 2011. 2011.
Cheng S.W.K., Descending aortic aneurysm stenting: long term outcome, Joint Meeting of the 19th Annual Meeting of the Asian Society for Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery & the 21st Annual Congress of the Association of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons of Asia, Phuket, Thailand, 26-29 May 2011. 2011.
Cheng S.W.K., Double bifurcation grafts: developments for EVAR with iliac aneurysm, The 4th International Congress of Aortic Surgery & Anesthesia "How to do it", Milano, Italy, 17-18 December 2010. 2010.
Cheng S.W.K., EVAR in challenging anatomy, Session on Endovascular treatment of aortic pathologies, The 11th Annual Meeting of Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery, Antalya, Turkey, 27-31 October 2010. 2010.
Cheng S.W.K., Fenestrated and branched grafts offer an ideal approach for TAA repair, The 1st Asian Endoluminaries, Beijing, China, 26 October 2010. 2010.
Cheng S.W.K., Gender based outcomes following endovascular repair of degenerative thoracic aneurysms (Invited Discussant), The 25th Annual Meeting of Western Vascular Society, Sunriver, Oregon, USA, 25-28 September 2010. 2010.
Cheng S.W.K., Honorary Consultant in Vascular Surgery (January 2004 - present), Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital. 2011.
Cheng S.W.K., Honorary Member (2008 - present), Australasian and New Zealand Society for Vascular Surgery. 2011.
Cheng S.W.K., Honorary Member (2010 - present), Society for Clinical Vascular Surgery. 2011.
Cheng S.W.K., Hypogastric revascularization in pateints with short or aneurysmal common iliac arteries (Keynote Lecture), The 80th Annual Scientific Congress of Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, Adelaide, Australia, 2-6 May 2011. 2011.
Cheng S.W.K., Hypogastric revascularization in patients with short or aneurysmal common iliac arteries, UCSF Vascular Symposium 2011, San Francisco, USA, 7-9 April 2011. 2011.
Cheng S.W.K., International Session 1: Aorta and Carotid Artery (Invited Co-Chairman), The 51st Annual Meeting of Japanese College of Angiology, Asahikawa, Hokkaido, Japan, 14-16 October 2010. 2010.
Cheng S.W.K., Interventional solutions for aortic aneurysms (Invited Co-Moderator), LINC Asia-Pacific Hong Kong 2011, Hong Kong, 17-19 January 2011. 2011.
Cheng S.W.K., Invited live demonstration of fenestrated graft stent endovascular aneurysm repair, Visit to the Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre, National University of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 24 November 2010. 2010.
Cheng S.W.K., Member of Editorial Board (1996 - present), Chinese Journal of Vascular Surgery. 2011.
Cheng S.W.K., Member of Editorial Board (2002 - present), Cutting Edge, College of Surgeons of Hong Kong Newsletter. 2011.
Cheng S.W.K., Open source software OsiriX for aortic procedures planning and sizing (Invited Commentary), The 4th International Congress of Aortic Surgery & Anesthesia "How to do it", Milano, Italy, 17-18 December 2010. 2010.
Cheng S.W.K., Opening session: Hot Topics 2011 (Invited Co-Chairman), LINC Asia-Pacific Hong Kong 2011, Hong Kong, 17-19 January 2011. 2011.
Cheng S.W.K., Recurrence in vascular surgery, Session on Vascular Surgery Disaster, Block III Program of the Joint Surgical Symposium, 2-Year Interative Program, The University of Hong Kong and Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital, Hong Kong, 4 March 2011. 2011.
Cheng S.W.K., Retrograde Type A dissection after TEVAR, The 80th Annual Scientific Congress of Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, Adelaide, Australia, 2-6 May 2011. 2011.
Cheng S.W.K., Secretary General (2009 - present), Asian Society for Vascular Surgery. 2011.
Cheng S.W.K., Serena H.C. Yang Professor in Vascular Surgery (April 2005 - present), Endowed Professorship, The University of Hong Kong. 2011.
Cheng S.W.K., Surgery, stenting or angioplasty alone in the superficial femoral artery - evidence based approach, Session on Peripheral Artery Disease, The 11th Annual Meeting of Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery, Antalya, Turkey, 27-31 October 2010. 2010.
Cheng S.W.K., TAA - new solutions to an old challenge (Invited Moderator), The 1st Asian Endoluminaries, Beijing, China, 26 October 2010. 2010.
Cheng S.W.K., TEVAR for chronic dissections and aneurysms - indications and concerns, The 80th Annual Scientific Congress of Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, Adelaide, Australia, 2-6 May 2011. 2011.
Cheng S.W.K., The challenges facing clinical research Hong Kong, "Avoiding headaches and heartaches in Clinical Research", Hong Kong Academy of Medicine & Medical Protection Society jointly seminar 2011, Hong Kong, 28 February 2011. 2011.
Cheng S.W.K., The evolution of abdominal aortic aneurysm repair - how far have we come?, LINC Asia-Pacific Hong Kong 2011, Hong Kong, 17-19 January 2011. 2011.
Cheng S.W.K., Vascular Section Editor (2006 - present), Asian Cardiovascular and Thoracic Annals. 2011.
Cheng S.W.K., What is the natural history of aortic dissection?, UCSF Vascular Symposium 2011, San Francisco, USA, 7-9 April 2011. 2011.
Cheng S.W.K., 主動脈瘤：現代的診斷與治療方法 , 香港大學李嘉誠醫學院與香港公共圖書館合作舉辦 (育醫造才：探索醫學世界) 2010公開講座系列, 十二月份講座：主動脈瘤與胸主動脈夾層：治療的演進, 2010年12月4日. 2010.
Cheuk L.Y. and Cheng S.W.K., Annexin A1 expression in atherosclerotic carotid plaques and its relationship with plaque characteristics, European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery. 2011, 41(3): 364-371.
Cheuk L.Y. and Cheng S.W.K., Differential expression of elastin assembly genes in patients with Stanford Type A aortic dissection using microarray analysis, Journal of Vascular Surgery. 2011, 53(4): 1071-1078e2.
Fan Y., Cheng S.W.K., Qing K. and Chow K.W., Endovascular repair of type B aortic dissection: a study by computational fluid dynamics, Journal of Biomedical Science and Engineering. Scientific Research, 2010, 3: 900-907.
Poon J.T.C., Cheng S.W.K., Wong S.J. and Ting A.C.W., Prevalence of abdominal aortic aneurysm in Chinese patients with severe coronary artery disease, ANZ Journal of Surgery. 2010, 80(9): 630-633.
Szeto G.P.Y., Ho P., Ting A.C.W., Poon J.T.C., Tsang R.C.C. and Cheng S.W.K., A study of surgeons' postural muscle activity during open, laparoscopic, and endovascular surgery, Surgical Endoscopy. 2010, 24: 1712-1721.


Researcher : Cheuk LY
Project Title:Analysis of the inflammatory and renal response in endovascular treatment of Stanford Type B Aortic Dissection
Investigator(s):Cheuk LY, Cheng SWK
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:01/2011


List of Research Outputs

Cheuk L.Y. and Cheng S.W.K., Annexin A1 expression in atherosclerotic carotid plaques and its relationship with plaque characteristics, European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery. 2011, 41(3): 364-371.
Cheuk L.Y. and Cheng S.W.K., Differential expression of elastin assembly genes in patients with Stanford Type A aortic dissection using microarray analysis, Journal of Vascular Surgery. 2011, 53(4): 1071-1078e2.


Researcher : Cheung BYY
List of Research Outputs

Ng K.T.P., Qi X., Kong K.L., Cheung B.Y.Y., Lo C.M., Poon R.T.P., Fan S.T. and Man K., Overexpression of matrix metalloproteinase-12 (MMP-12) correlates with poor prognosis of hepatocellular carcinoma, European Journal of Cancer. 2011, Epub ahead of print.


Researcher : Cheung CKY
List of Research Outputs

Cheung C.K.Y., Lo C.M., Man K. and Lau G., Occult hepatitis B virus infection of donor and recipient origin after liver transplantation despite nucleoside analogue prophylaxis, Liver Transplantation. 2010, 16(11): 1314-1323.
Cheung C.K.Y., Fung J.Y.Y., Man K. and Lo C.M., Young Investigator Travel Award - Differential replication of hepatitis B virus mutants in recurrent hepatocellular carcinoma after liver transplantation (Abstract), The 2011 Joint International Congress of ILTS, ELITA, & LICAGE, Valencia, Spain, 22-25 June 2011. 2011.
Lam S.P., Luk J.M.C., Man K., Ng K.T.P., Cheung C.K.Y., Rose-John S. and Lo C.M., Activation of interleukin-6-induced glycoprotein 130/signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 pathway in mesenchymal stem cells enhances hepatic differentiation, proliferation, and liver regeneration, Liver Transplantation. 2010, 16(10): 1195-1206.


Researcher : Cheung HHC
List of Research Outputs

Cheung H.H.C., The impact of possum score on long-term outcome of patients with colorectal cancer, Dissertation, Master of Medical Sciences, The University of Hong Kong. 2010.
Poon J.T.C., Cheung H.H.C., Law W.L. and Lo O.S.H., The impact of POSSUM score on long-term outcome of patients with rectal cancer, Annual Meeting of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, Vancouver, Canada, 14-18 May 2011.


Researcher : Cheung MT
List of Research Outputs

Kwong A., Ng E.K.O., Tang E.Y.H., Wong C.L., Law F.B.F., Leung C.P.H., Chan A.H.Y., Cheung M.T., To M.Y., Ma E.S.K., West D.W. and Ford J.M., A novel de novo BRCA1 mutation in a Chinese woman with early onset breast cancer, Familial Cancer. 2011, 10(2): 233-237.


Researcher : Cheung PFY
List of Research Outputs

Cheung P.F.Y., Cheng C.K.C., Wong C.L. and Cheung S.T., Young Investigator Award: "The oncofetal protein granulin-epithelin precursor defines a liver cancer stem cell population", The 17th Hong Kong International Cancer Congress. Hong Kong, China, 3-5 November 2010. 2010.
Cheung S.T., Cheung P.F.Y., Cheng C.K.C., Wong C.L. and Fan S.T., Granulin-epithelin precursor and ATP-dependent binding cassette (ABC)B5 regulate liver cancer cell chemoresistance, Gastroenterology. 2011, 140(1): 344-355.
Wong C.L., Cheung P.F.Y. and Cheung S.T., Combined GEP targeted therapy and chemo-therapy for liver cancer treatment, The 17th Hong Kong International Cancer Congress. Hong Kong, China, 3-5 November 2010.
Wong C.L., Cheung P.F.Y. and Cheung S.T., The novel role of growth factor GEP on liver cancer chemo-resistance: therapeutic implications, The 15th Research Postgraduate Symposium, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China, 1-2 December 2010.


Researcher : Cheung ST
Project Title:Combine targeted therapy with chemotherapy for liver cancer treatment
Investigator(s):Cheung ST, Ho JCY, Fan ST
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:The Hong Kong Anti-Cancer Society (HKACS) - General Award
Start Date:10/2007


Project Title:Circulating cancer biomarkers in liver cancer patients undergoing liver transplantation
Investigator(s):Cheung ST, Zheng SS, Fan ST
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:NSFC/RGC Joint Research Scheme
Start Date:03/2008
Completion Date:02/2011


Project Title:Liver cancer stem cell and chemo-resistance
Investigator(s):Cheung ST
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:05/2009
Completion Date:04/2011


Project Title:To further characterize GEP as a potential antibody target for HCC
Investigator(s):Cheung ST
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:Pfizer - General Award
Start Date:10/2009
Completion Date:09/2011


Project Title:To test putative target of HCC recurrence using locked nucleic acids (LNA) as a tool - GEP
Investigator(s):Cheung ST
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:Pfizer - General Award
Start Date:01/2010


Project Title:Characterize the chemo-resistance cells for stem cell properties in liver cancer
Investigator(s):Cheung ST
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:02/2010


Project Title:The International Cancer Genome Consortium (ICGC) Surgical Tissue Bank of The University of Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Cheung ST
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Grants for Teaching Staff
Start Date:12/2010
Completion Date:12/2010


Project Title:Characterize the drug transporter ABCB5 in liver cancer
Investigator(s):Cheung ST
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:02/2011


List of Research Outputs

Cheung P.F.Y., Cheng C.K.C., Wong C.L. and Cheung S.T., Young Investigator Award: "The oncofetal protein granulin-epithelin precursor defines a liver cancer stem cell population", The 17th Hong Kong International Cancer Congress. Hong Kong, China, 3-5 November 2010. 2010.
Cheung S.T., Cheng C.K.C. and Fan S.T., Best Abstract Award: “Genomic approach to identify the chemo-drug transporter ABCF1 in association with liver cancer poor survival”, The 3rd JCA-AACR Special Joint Conference. The latest advances in liver cancer research: From basic science to therapeutics. Chiba, Japan, 1-3 March 2011. 2011.
Cheung S.T., Characterize the drug transporter ABCB5 in liver cancer (HK$58000) (February 2011 - January 2013), Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research, University Research Committee, The University of Hong Kong. 2011.
Cheung S.T., Genomics of hepatocellular carcinoma (Invited Lecture), World Congress of Virus and Infections, Symposium of Hepatitis Virus and World Summit of Antivirals. Busan, South Korea, 31 July - 3 August 2010. 2010.
Cheung S.T., Genomics of liver cancer: growth factor and drug transporter for targeted therapy (Invited Lecture), The 2010 Annual General Surgery Conference of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang, China, 9-11 December 2010. 2010.
Cheung S.T., Cheung P.F.Y., Cheng C.K.C., Wong C.L. and Fan S.T., Granulin-epithelin precursor and ATP-dependent binding cassette (ABC)B5 regulate liver cancer cell chemoresistance, Gastroenterology. 2011, 140(1): 344-355.
Cheung S.T., Invited Reviewer, Research Grants Council, Hong Kong, China. 2010.
Cheung S.T., Liver cancer genomics: Identify growth factor and drug transporter for targeted therapy (Invited Lecture), The 4th Nanjing-Hong Kong Liver Transplantation Symposium. Nanjing, China, 30 October 2010. 2010.
Cheung S.T., Member, Editorial Board, The Chinese Journal of Medicine. 2010.
Cheung S.T., Member, Editorial Board, World Journal of Gastrointestinal Pharmacology and Therapeutics. 2011.
Cheung S.T., Member, Editorial Board, World Journal of Hepatology. 2010.
Cheung S.T., Poon R.T.P., Luk J.M.C. and Fan S.T., Surgical Tissue Bank of The University of Hong Kong, The 4th Scientific Workshop of the International Cancer Genome Consortium, Brisbane, Australia, 1-3 December 2010.
Wong C.L., Cheung P.F.Y. and Cheung S.T., Combined GEP targeted therapy and chemo-therapy for liver cancer treatment, The 17th Hong Kong International Cancer Congress. Hong Kong, China, 3-5 November 2010.
Wong C.L., Cheung P.F.Y. and Cheung S.T., The novel role of growth factor GEP on liver cancer chemo-resistance: therapeutic implications, The 15th Research Postgraduate Symposium, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China, 1-2 December 2010.
Yip C.W. and Cheung S.T., Paracrine effects of granulin-epithelin precursor (GEP) on MAPK and AKT signaling in hepatocellular carcinoma, The 17th Hong Kong International Cancer Congress. Hong Kong, China, 3-5 November 2010.


Researcher : Cheung TT
List of Research Outputs

Chan A.C.Y., Poon R.T.P., Cheung T.T., Lo C.M. and Fan S.T., Defining an optimal surgical strategy for treatment of recurrence hepatocellular carcinoma after hepatectomy: re-resection or radiofrequency ablation? (Abstract), The 21st Conference of the Asian Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver, Bangkok, Thailand, 17-20 February 2011 / Hepatology International . 2011, 5(1): 473.
Chan A.C.Y., Fan S.T., Cheung T.T., Poon R.T.P. and Lo C.M., High intensity focused ultrasound therapy: a new treatment on the horizon for hepatocellular carcinoma (Abstract), The 21st Conference of the Asian Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver, Bangkok, Thailand, 17-20 February 2011 / Hepatology International. 2011, 5(1): 451.
Chan A.C.Y., Chok K.S.H., Cheung T.T., Sharr W.W., Tsang S.H.Y., Chan S.C., Poon R.T.P., Lo C.M. and Fan S.T., Salvage living donor liver transplantation for recurrent hepatocellular carcinoma: salvaging the unsalvageable?, The 2011 Joint International Congress of ILTS, ELITA, and LICAGE. Valencia, Spain, 22-25 June 2011 / Liver Transplantation. 2011, 17: S126.
Chan S.C., Lo C.M., Chok K.S.H., Sharr W.W., Cheung T.T., Tsang S.H.Y., Chan A.C.Y. and Fan S.T., Validation of graft and standard liver size predictions in right liver living donor liver transplantation, Hepatology International. 2011, Epub ahead of print.
Cheung T.T., Advancement on non-invasive treatment for hepatocellular carcinoma (Invited Lecture), The 4th Hong Kong-Nanjing Liver Transplantation and Digestive Surgery Forum. Nanjing, China, 30 October 2010. 2010.
Cheung T.T., Chan S.C., Ho C.L., Chok K.S.H., Chan A.C.Y., Sharr W.W., Ng K.K.C., Poon R.T.P., Lo C.M. and Fan S.T., Can positron emission tomography with the dual tracers [11 C]acetate and [18 F]fludeoxyglucose predict microvascular invasion in hepatocellular carcinoma?, Liver Transplantation. 2011, 17(10): 1218-1225.
Cheung T.T., Chan S.C., Poon R.T.P., Fan S.T. and Lo C.M., High intensity focused ultrasound as a bridging therapy for HCC patients on liver transplant waiting list. Hype or hope? (Plenary Session), The 2011 Joint International Congress of ILTS, ELITA, and LICAGE, Valencia, Spain, 22-25 June 2011.
Cheung T.T., Liver disease and its surgical intervention , Advance Nurse Training Course. Hospital Authority, Hong Kong. 19 October 2010. 2010.
Cheung T.T., Poon R.T.P., Lo C.M. and Fan S.T., Rapid assessment of ICG by pulse desitometry - a validatory study of 70 patients (Abstract), The 21st Conference of the Asian Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver, Bangkok, Thailand, 17-20 February 2011.
Cheung T.T., Chan S.C., Poon R.T.P., Lo C.M. and Fan S.T., Rapid measurement of indocyanine green clearance by pulse spectrophotometry – a validation study in 70 patients with Child-Pugh A liver function (Abstract), The 21st Conference of the Asian Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver, Bangkok, Thailand, 17-20 February 2011 / Hepatology International. 2011, 5(1): 464.
Cheung T.T., Reviewer, ANZ Journal of Surgery. 2010.
Cheung T.T., Reviewer, Surgical Practice. 2010.
Cheung T.T., Reviewer, World Journal of Surgery. 2010.
Cheung T.T., Poon R.T.P., Lo C.M. and Fan S.T., Safety and tolerance of high intensive focused ultrasound ablation for hepatocellular carcinoma in 100 consecutive patients (Abstract), The 21st Conference of the Asian Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver, Bangkok, Thailand, 17-20 February 2011 / Hepatology International. 2011, 5(1): 453-454.
Cheung T.T., Poon R.T.P., Lo C.M. and Fan S.T., Tolerance of high intensity focused ultrasound ablation in patients of hepatocellular carcinoma (Abstract), The 21st Conference of the Asian Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver, Bangkok, Thailand, 17-20 February 2011.
Chiu J., Tang Y.F., Yao T.J., Wong A., Wong H., Leung R., Chan P., Cheung T.T., Chan A.C.Y., Poon R.T.P., Fan S.T. and Yau T.C.C., The use of single-agent sorafenib in the treatment of patients with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma with underlying Child-Pugh B liver cirrhosis (Abstract), 2011 ASCO Annual Meeting, Chicago, USA, 3-7 June 2011. Journal of Clinical Oncology. 2011, 29(15 suppl): Abstract 4083.
Chok K.S.H., Chan S.C., Cheung T.T., Sharr W.W., Chan A.C.Y., Lo C.M. and Fan S.T., Bile duct anastomotic stricture after adult-to-adult right lobe living donor liver transplantation, Liver Transplantation. 2011, 17(1): 47-52.
Chok K.S.H., Chan S.C., Cheung T.T., Chan A.C.Y., Sharr W.W., Fan S.T. and Lo C.M., Late recurrence of hepatocellular carcinoma after liver transplantation (Poster Presentation), The 17th Annual International Congress, International Liver Transplantation Society. Valencia, Spain, 22-25 June 2011.
Chok K.S.H., Chan S.C., Cheung T.T., Chan A.C.Y., Fan S.T. and Lo C.M., Late recurrence of hepatocellular carcinoma after liver transplantation, World Journal of Surgery. 2011, Epub ahead of print.
Dai W.C., Chan S.C., Chok K.S.H., Cheung T.T., Sharr W.W., Chan A.C.Y., Fung J.Y.Y., Tsang S.H.Y., Fan S.T. and Lo C.M., Single-centre experience of liver transplantation for familial amyloidotic polyneuropathy of non-Val30Met variant in Chinese patients (Poster Presentation), 2011 Joint International Congress of ILTS, ELITA & LICAGE, Valencia, Spain, 22-25 June 2011.
Ng K.K.C., Poon R.T.P., Chan S.C., Chok K.S.H., Cheung T.T., Tung H.K.S., Chu F.S.K., Tso W.K., Yu W.C., Lo C.M. and Fan S.T., High-intensity focused ultrasound for hepatocellular carcinoma: a single-center experience, Annals of Surgery. 2011, 253(5): 981-987.
Ng K.K.C., Lo C.M., Chan S.C., Chok K.S.H., Cheung T.T. and Fan S.T., Liver transplantation for hepatocellular carcinoma: the Hong Kong experience, Journal of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Sciences. 2010, 17(5): 548-554.
Poon R.T.P., Yau T.C.C., Chan P., Tai K.S., Cheung T.T., Chan A.C.Y., Kwok P.C., Jin K., Lee K.F. and Lai P.B., A multi-centre phase II trial of bevacizumab pre- and post-transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) treatment for patients with localized hepatocellular carcinoma (Abstract), The 61st Annual Meeting of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases: The Liver Meeting 2010, Boston, USA, 29 October - 2 November 2010. Hepatology. 2010, 52(S1).
She W.H., Cheung T.T. and Ng K.K.C., A rare cause for peritonitis: pancreatic heterotopia (Letter to the Editor), International Journal of Colorectal Disease. 2011, 26(5): 677-678.
Siriwardana R.C., Lo C.M., Chan S.C., Chok K.S.H., Tsang S.H.Y., Cheung T.T., Sharr W.W., Chan A.C.Y. and Fan S.T., Role of portal vein embolisation in hepatocellular carcinoma management and its effect on recurrence: an intention-to-treat analysis (Abstract), The 21st Conference of the Asian Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver, Bangkok, Thailand, 17-20 February 2011 / Hepatology International . 2011, 5(1): 475.


Researcher : Choi HK
List of Research Outputs

Shum N.F., Lui Y.L., Choi H.K., Lau S.C. and Ho J.W.C., A comprehensive training programme for nurse endoscopist performing flexible sigmoidoscopy in Hong Kong, Journal of Clinical Nursing. 2010, 19(13-14): 1891-1896.


Researcher : Chok KSH
List of Research Outputs

Chan A.C.Y., Chok K.S.H., Yuen W.K., Chan S.C., Poon R.T.P., Lo C.M. and Fan S.T., Impact of antiviral therapy on the survival of patients after major hepatectomy for hepatitis B virus-related hepatocellular carcinoma, Archives of Surgery. 2011, 146(6): 675-681.
Chan A.C.Y., Chok K.S.H., Yuen W.K., Poon R.T.P., Lo C.M. and Fan S.T., Impact of antiviral therapy on the survival outcome of patients after major hepatectomy for hepatitis B-related hepatocellular carcinoma (Abstract), The 21st Conference of the Asian Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver, Bangkok, Thailand, 17-20 February 2011 / Hepatology International. 2011, 5(1): 419-420.
Chan A.C.Y., Lo C.M., Chok K.S.H., Chan S.C. and Fan S.T., Life made easy: simplifying reconstruction for dual portal veins in adult right lobe live donor liver transplantation, Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Diseases International. 2010, 9(5): 547-549.
Chan A.C.Y., Chok K.S.H., Cheung T.T., Sharr W.W., Tsang S.H.Y., Chan S.C., Poon R.T.P., Lo C.M. and Fan S.T., Salvage living donor liver transplantation for recurrent hepatocellular carcinoma: salvaging the unsalvageable?, The 2011 Joint International Congress of ILTS, ELITA, and LICAGE. Valencia, Spain, 22-25 June 2011 / Liver Transplantation. 2011, 17: S126.
Chan S.C., Lo C.M., Chok K.S.H., Sharr W.W. and Fan S.T., Advantage of primary liver transplantation for hepatocellular carcinoma within up-to-7 criteria with microvascular invasion (Presentation), 2011 Joint International Congress of ILTS, ELITA, & LICAGE, Valencia, Spain, 22-25 June 2011.
Chan S.C., Lo C.M., Chok K.S.H., Sharr W.W., Chan A.C.Y. and Fan S.T., Survival advantage of primary liver transplantation for resectable hepatocellular carcinoma with vascular invasion (Abstract), The 21st Conference of the Asian Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver, Bangkok, Thailand, 17-20 February 2011 / Hepatology International. 2011, 5(1): 492.
Chan S.C., Lo C.M., Chok K.S.H., Sharr W.W., Cheung T.T., Tsang S.H.Y., Chan A.C.Y. and Fan S.T., Validation of graft and standard liver size predictions in right liver living donor liver transplantation, Hepatology International. 2011, Epub ahead of print.
Cheung T.T., Chan S.C., Ho C.L., Chok K.S.H., Chan A.C.Y., Sharr W.W., Ng K.K.C., Poon R.T.P., Lo C.M. and Fan S.T., Can positron emission tomography with the dual tracers [11 C]acetate and [18 F]fludeoxyglucose predict microvascular invasion in hepatocellular carcinoma?, Liver Transplantation. 2011, 17(10): 1218-1225.
Chok K.S.H., Acute Hepatitis: When to refer for liver transplantation (Talk), Talk, The Hong Kong Medical Association. 2011.
Chok K.S.H., Chan S.C., Cheung T.T., Sharr W.W., Chan A.C.Y., Lo C.M. and Fan S.T., Bile duct anastomotic stricture after adult-to-adult right lobe living donor liver transplantation, Liver Transplantation. 2011, 17(1): 47-52.
Chok K.S.H., Chairman, Video Session, Hong Kong Surgical Forum 2011. 2011.
Chok K.S.H., Chan S.C., Lo C.M. and Fan S.T., Emergency re-routing of anterior sector venous outflow for right lobe living donor liver transplantation including the middle hepatic vein, Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Diseases International. 2011, 10(3): 325-327.
Chok K.S.H., Chan S.C., Cheung T.T., Chan A.C.Y., Sharr W.W., Fan S.T. and Lo C.M., Late recurrence of hepatocellular carcinoma after liver transplantation (Poster Presentation), The 17th Annual International Congress, International Liver Transplantation Society. Valencia, Spain, 22-25 June 2011.
Chok K.S.H., Chan S.C., Cheung T.T., Chan A.C.Y., Fan S.T. and Lo C.M., Late recurrence of hepatocellular carcinoma after liver transplantation, World Journal of Surgery. 2011, Epub ahead of print.
Chok K.S.H., Organ donation and transplantation nursing updating (Talk), Health Talk, Hospital Authority, Hong Kong. 2011.
Chok K.S.H., Reviewer, British Journal of Surgery. 2010.
Chok K.S.H., Reviewer, Cancer Control. 2010.
Chok K.S.H., Reviewer, Clinical Transplantation. 2010.
Chok K.S.H., Reviewer, Digestive Disease. 2010.
Chok K.S.H., Reviewer, Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Diseases International. 2010.
Chok K.S.H., Reviewer, Transplant International. 2010.
Chok K.S.H., Reviewer, World Journal of Surgical Oncology. 2010.
Chok K.S.H., Speaker, Health Talk, Hong Kong Liver Transplant Patients’ Association, Hong Kong. 2010.
Chok K.S.H., Trainer, Basic Surgical Skill Course, College of Surgeons of Hong Kong, Hong Kong. 2010.
Chok K.S.H., Vanguard Debate: Outcome of LDLT is inferior in high MELD score patients (Oral Presentation), The 17th Annual International Congress, International Liver Transplantation Society. Valencia, Spain, 22-25 June 2011.
Dai W.C., Chan S.C., Chok K.S.H., Cheung T.T., Sharr W.W., Chan A.C.Y., Fung J.Y.Y., Tsang S.H.Y., Fan S.T. and Lo C.M., Single-centre experience of liver transplantation for familial amyloidotic polyneuropathy of non-Val30Met variant in Chinese patients (Poster Presentation), 2011 Joint International Congress of ILTS, ELITA & LICAGE, Valencia, Spain, 22-25 June 2011.
Fung J.Y.Y., Chan S.C., Yuen M.F., Chok K.S.H., Sharr W.W., Fan S.T., Dai J., Seto W.K. and Lo C.M., Entecavir monotherapy is effective in viral suppression after liver transplantation for hepatitis B (Abstract), 2011 Joint International Congress of ILTS, ELITA & LICAGE, Valencia, Spain, 22-25 June 2011.
Fung J.Y.Y., Chan S.C., Yuen R.M.F., Chok K.S.H., Sharr W.W., Fan S.T., Dai J., Seto W.K. and Lo C.M., Entecavir monotherapy is effective in viral suppression after liver transplantation for hepatitis B. , Liver Transpl . 2011, 17(6 Supp 1): S94.
Ng K.K.C., Poon R.T.P., Chan S.C., Chok K.S.H., Cheung T.T., Tung H.K.S., Chu F.S.K., Tso W.K., Yu W.C., Lo C.M. and Fan S.T., High-intensity focused ultrasound for hepatocellular carcinoma: a single-center experience, Annals of Surgery. 2011, 253(5): 981-987.
Ng K.K.C., Lo C.M., Chan S.C., Chok K.S.H., Cheung T.T. and Fan S.T., Liver transplantation for hepatocellular carcinoma: the Hong Kong experience, Journal of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Sciences. 2010, 17(5): 548-554.
Sharr W.W., Lo C.M., Chan S.C., Chok K.S.H. and Fan S.T., Primary treatment for hepatocellular carcinoma within UCSF Criteria: comparing outcomes of deceased and living donor liver transplantation (Poster), The 17th Annual International Congress of International Liver Transplantation Society, Valencia, Spain, 22-25 June 2011.
Siriwardana R.C., Chan S.C., Lo C.M., Chok K.S.H. and Fan S.T., Effect of donor steatosis on liver biochemistry and significance of body mass index and alanine aminotransferase in predicting steatosis (Abstract), The 21st Conference of the Asian Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver, Bangkok, Thailand, 17-20 February 2011 / Hepatology International. 2011, 5(1): 489.
Siriwardana R.C., Lo C.M., Chan S.C., Chok K.S.H., Tsang S.H.Y., Cheung T.T., Sharr W.W., Chan A.C.Y. and Fan S.T., Role of portal vein embolisation in hepatocellular carcinoma management and its effect on recurrence: an intention-to-treat analysis (Abstract), The 21st Conference of the Asian Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver, Bangkok, Thailand, 17-20 February 2011 / Hepatology International . 2011, 5(1): 475.


Researcher : Chow KM
Project Title:AACR 102nd Annual Meeting 2011 Anti-tumor efficacy of a recombinant human arginase in combination with chemotherapeutic agents in human hepatocellular carcinoma
Investigator(s):Chow KM
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Grants for Teaching Staff
Start Date:04/2011
Completion Date:04/2011


List of Research Outputs

Chow K.M., Pang R.W.C., Chu A.C.Y., Ng L. and Poon R.T.P., Anti-tumor Efficacy of Recombinant Human Arginase in Combination with Chemotherapeutic Agents in Human Hepatocellular Carcinoma, 16th Medical Research Conference. 2011.
Chow K.M., Ng L., Li H.S., Cheng C.W., Lam S.C., Chu A.C.Y., Pang R.W.C. and Poon R.T.P., Anti-tumor efficacy of recombinant human arginase in combination with chemotherapeutic agents in human hepatocellular carcinoma, AACR 102nd Annual Meeting. 2011.
Chow K.M., Poon R.T.P. and Pang R.W.C., Detection of CD44+ Cancer Initiating Cells in Pleural Effusion of a Liver Cancer Patient, 16th Medical Research Conference. 2011.


Researcher : Chow LWC
Project Title:Chemosensitivity study using a breast cancer cell line
Investigator(s):Chow LWC
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:Other Funding Scheme
Start Date:05/1996




Researcher : Chu ATW
List of Research Outputs

Chu A.T.W., A qualitative study on satisfaction and psychosocial impact of prophylactic mastectomy among hereditary breast and ovarian cancer patients in Hong Kong, 9th Asia-Pascific Conference on Human Genetics - 30 Nov - 3 Dec 2010.
Chu A.T.W., Issues on hereditary breast and ovarian cancer syndromes, Advanced Breast Care Nursing Workshop 2011 (Tung Wah Hospital and Queen Mary Hospital). 2011.
Ho J.W.C., Ho M.Y. and Chu A.T.W., Across culture and health systems: Asia (Hong Kong), In: Rodriguez-Bigas, M.A.; Cutait, R.; Lynch, P.M.; Tomlinson, I.; Vasen, H.F.A., Hereditary Colorectal Cancer (MD Anderson Solid Tumor Oncology Series Vol 5) . New York, Springer, 2010, 445-459.
Ho M.Y., Ho J.W.C., Bonanno G., Chu A.T.W. and Chan M.S., Dispositional hope to predict resilience after hereditary colorectal cancer genetic testing: a prospective outcome trajectory study (Abstract and proceeding) , International Congress of Applied Psychology 2010, 11-16 July 2010, Melbourne, Australia. 2010.
Kwong A., Chu A.T.W., Wu C. and Wong H.N., A Retrospective Study On Surveillance Behavior And Prophylaxis After Genetic Testing For Hereditary Breast And Ovarian Cancer In Hong Kong Chinese Families, American Society of Clinical Oncoloy Annual Meeting (ASCO). 2010.


Researcher : Chu KM
List of Research Outputs

Chan R., Chan S.Y. and Chu K.M., Gastrointestinal metastasis: A clinicopathological study of 34 patietns, The 18th Asian Congress of Surgery & 37th Philippine College of Surgeons Midyear Convention, Cebu, Philippines, 12-14 May 2011.
Chan W.M., Lau L.S., Kwok K.M., Law W.L., Ho J.C.M., Chu K.M. and Poon R.T.P., A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, ascending dose infusion trial of the pharmacokinetics of recombinant human gelsolin in patients with decreased natural gelsolin levels. ATS meeting 2011 , American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. 2011, 183: A5601.
Chu K.M., "Gastric cancer", Integrated professional oncology, palliative & elderly care training course for nurses, The Hong Kong Anti-cancer Society, Hong Kong, 28 October 2010. 2010.
Chu K.M., "Upper GI cancer", Lecture for Diploma in Oncology and Palliative Care for Health Care Professionals, Unit II - General Oncology for Health Care Professionals (Course Code HS 34-801-02(01)), School of Professional and Continuing Education (SPACE), The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 29 September 2010. 2010.
Chu K.M., Chairman of the Symposium on "Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery", 2010 Nanjing International Forum of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Nanjing, China, 23-24 October 2010. 2011.
Chu K.M., Co-Chairman, Panel Discussion on GIST, The 9th International Gastric Cancer Congress, Seoul, Korea, 20-23 April 2011. 2011.
Chu K.M., Current management of gastric stromal tumour, Plenary Session, The 18th Asian Congress of Surgery & 37th Philippine College of Surgeons Midyear Convention, Cebu, Philippines, 12-14 May 2011. 2011.
Chu K.M., Current management of gastric stromal tumour, 2010 Nanjing International Forum of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Nanjing, China, 23-24 October 2010. 2011.
Chu K.M., Current status of laparoscopic gastrectomy for cancer, Symposium on "Management of gastric cancer", The 18th Asian Congress of Surgery & 37th Philippine College of Surgeons Midyear Convetion, Cebu, Philippines, 12-14 May 2011. 2011.
Chu K.M., Current status of laparoscopic gastrectomy for cancer, 2010 Nanjing International Forum of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Najing, China, 23-24 October 2010. 2011.
Chu K.M., Future of endoscopy, Recent Advances in Endoscopy 2011, Integrated Endoscopy Centre, Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong, 26 March 2011. 2011.
Chu K.M., GIST: molecular pathology, surgery, and targeted therapy, Multi-specialty Medical Mega Conference, Hong Kong, 16-17 April 2011. 2011.
Chu K.M., Inivted referee (reviewer), Surgical Practice. 2011.
Chu K.M., Inivted referee (reviewer), World Journal of Surgery. 2011.
Chu K.M., Invited referee (reviewer) for journal, Case Reports in Medicine. 2010.
Chu K.M., Invited referee (reviewer), Annals of Surgical Oncology. 2010.
Chu K.M., Invited referee (reviewer), Case Reports in Medicine. 2011.
Chu K.M., Invited referee (reviewer), Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. 2010.
Chu K.M., Invited referee (reviewer), Journal of Molecular Cell Biology. 2010.
Chu K.M., Invited referee (reviewer), Journal of clinical gastroenterology. 2010.
Chu K.M., Invited referee (reviewer), Journal of the American College of Surgeons. 2011.
Chu K.M., Invited referee (reviewer), McMaster Online Rating of Evidence (MORE), July. 2010.
Chu K.M., Invited referee (reviewer), Surgical Practice. 2010.
Chu K.M., Invited referee (reviewer), World Journal of Surgery. 2010.
Chu K.M., Member of Editorial Board, Annals of Cancer Research and Therapy (since 2000). 2011.
Chu K.M., Member of Editorial Board, Asian Journal of Surgery (Associate Editor) (since 2005). 2011.
Chu K.M., Member of Editorial Board, Cancer Therapy (since 2003). 2011.
Chu K.M., Member of Editorial Board, Case Reports in Medicine (since 2008) (www.hindawi.com/journals/crm/). 2011.
Chu K.M., Member of Editorial Board, Cutting Edge (The College of Surgeons of Hong Kong)(2005-2008). 2011.
Chu K.M., Member of Editorial Board, International Advisory Board for Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences (since 2010). 2011.
Chu K.M., Member of Editorial Board, International Advisory Board for Schwartz's Principles of Surgery 9th Edition (since 2008). 2011.
Chu K.M., Member of Editorial Board, International Journal of Clinical Medicine (since 2010). 2011.
Chu K.M., Member of Editorial Board, Journal of Chinese Clinical Medicine (since 2005) (www.cjmed.net) (formerly Chinese Journal of Medicine). 2011.
Chu K.M., Member of Editorial Board, World Journal of Surgery (since 2006). 2011.
Chu K.M., Peptic ulcer disease and Helicobacter pylori, In: Bland KI, Buchler MW, Csendes A, Garden OJ, Sarr MG, Wong J (eds), Surgery of the Esophagus and Stomach. Surgery, Springer, 2011, 137-154.
Chu K.M. and Chan S.Y., Prognostic factors for stage IV gastric cancer, The 2011 Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium, American Society of Clinical Oncology, San Francisco, California, USA, 20-22 January 2011 (J Clin Oncol). 2011, 29.
Chu K.M., Start writing - retrospective cohort study, Research Training Workshop for Higher Surgical Trainee, The College of Surgeons of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 17 February 2011. 2011.
Chu K.M., Surgical treatment for gastric stromal tumour, The 9th International Gastric Cancer Congress, Seoul, Korea, 20-23 April 2011. 2011.
Chu K.M., Surgical treatment of gastric stromal tumour, Symposium on "Improving surgical outcomes", The 18th Asian Congress of Surgery & 37th Philippine College of Surgeons Midyear Convention, Cebu, Philippines, 12-14 May 2011. 2011.
Chu K.M., The Hong Kong Surgical Forum, Hong Kong, 9 Janauary 2010, Chairman for the Session on "Saturday afternoon at the movies" . 2011.
Chu K.M., Treatment of gastric cancer recurrence & current status of targeted therapy, Session on "Recurrences and Prognostication for Esophageal and Gastric Cancer", Block III Program of the Joint Surgical Symposium, 2-Year Interactive Program, The University of Hong Kong AND Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital, 3 December 2010. 2010.
Shin V.Y., Jin H.C., Ng E.K.O., Cho C.H., Leung W.K., Sung J.J.Y. and Chu K.M., 4-(Methylnitrosamino)-1-(3-pyridyl)-1-butanone promoted gastric cancer growth through prostaglandin E receptor (EP2 and EP4) in vivo and in vitro, Cancer Sci. 2011, 102: 926-33.
Shin V.Y., Jin H.C., Ng E.K.O., Cho C.H., Leung W.K., Sung J.J. and Chu K.M., 4-(methylnitrosamino)-1-(3-pyridyl)-1-butanone promoted gastric cancer growth through prostaglandin E receptor (EP2 and EP4) in vivo and in vitro, Cancer Science. 2011, 102: 926-933.
Shin V.Y. and Chu K.M., IGCC 2011 Best Poster Award , International Gastric Cancer Congress . 2011.
Shin V.Y. and Chu K.M., IGCC 2011 Young Investigator Award , International Gastric Cancer Congress. 2011.
Shin V.Y., Jin H., Ng E.K.O., Cheng A.S., Chong W.W., Wong C.Y., Leung W.K., Sung J.J. and Chu K.M., NF-kappa B targets miR-16 and miR-21 in gastric cancer: involvement of postaglandin E receptors, Carcinogenesis. 2011, 32: 240-245.
Shin V.Y., Jin H., Ng E.K.O., Cheng A.S., Chong W.W., Wong C.Y., Leung W.K., Sung J.J. and Chu K.M., NF-{kappa}B targets miR-16 and miR-21 in gastric cancer: involvement of prostaglandin E receptors, Carcinogenesis. 2011, 32(2): 240-245.
Shin V.Y., Jin H.C., Ng E.K.O. and Chu K.M., NF-ab increased proliferation of gastric cancer cells by targeting miR-16 and miR-21 through prostanoid receptors, The 18th Asian Congress of Surgery & 37th Philippine College of Surgeons Midyear Convention, Cebu, Philippines, 12-14 May 2011.
Shin V.Y., Ng E.K.O., Cheng A.S.L., Chong W.W.S., Wong C.Y.P., Leung W.K., Sung J.J.Y. and Chu K.M., NF-κB targets miR-16 and miR-21 in gastric cancer: involvement of prostaglandin E receptors, Carcinogenesis. 2011, 32: 240-5.
Shin V.Y., Jin H.C., Ng E.K.O., Cheng A.S.L., Leung W.K., Sung J.J.Y. and Chu K.M., Regulation of NF-ab mediated miR-16 and miR-21 in gastric cancer by prostanoid receptors, The 9th International Gastric Cancer Congress, Seoul, Korea, 20-23 April, 2011.
Wong H.P.S., Ho J.W.C., Koo M.W.L., Yu L., Wu K.K., Lam K.Y., Tai K.K., Ko J.K., Shin V.Y., Chu K.M. and Cho C.H., Effects of adrenaline in human colon adenocarcinoma HT-29 cells, Life Sciences. 2011, 88: 1108-1112.


Researcher : Chu SSM
List of Research Outputs

Cho C.L., Ho K.L., Chu S.S.M. and Tam P.C., Robot-assisted versus standard laparoscopic partial nephrectomy: comparison of perioperative outcomes from a single institution, Hong Kong Medical Journal. 2011, 17(1): 33-38.
Ho K.L., Fu K.K.F., Wong C.W.S., Chu S.S.M., Tam P.C., Ho B.S.H. and Wong E.M.H., Relationship between intra-abdominal adhesions and long-term outcomes of laparoscopic-assisted peritoneal dialysis catheter insertion, American Urological Association Annual Meeting, Washington USA, 14-19 May 2011.
Yap D.Y., Chu F.S.K., Chu S.S.M., Tam P.C., Tam S., Chan D.T.M., Lai K.N. and Tang S.C.W., CT angiography versus conventional digital angiography in preoperative assessment for Chinese living kidney donors, Journal of Nephrology. 2010, 23(6): 711-6.


Researcher : Chui WH
List of Research Outputs

Chan K.H., Kwan S.C., Ho W.L., Ho S.L., Chui W.H., Chu A.C.Y., Ho W.M., Zhang W.Y. and Kung M.H.W., Aquaporin-4 water channel expression by thymoma of patients with and without myasthenia gravis, Journal of Neuroimmunology. 2010, 227: 178-184.


Researcher : Chung HP
List of Research Outputs

Chan Y.W., Ng W.M., Liu H.L., Chung H.P. and Wei W.I., Reconstruction of circumferential pharyngeal defects after tumour resection: Reference or preference?, Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. 2011, 64(8): 1022 - 1028.


Researcher : Chung MFY
List of Research Outputs

Chung M.F.Y. and Law S.Y.K., Serum profiling for chemoradiation therapy response prediction biomarkers by Surface-Enhanced Laser Desorption / Ionization Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometry (SELDI-TOF MS) (Abstract), The Croucher Foundation Advanced Study Institute on "Molecular Genetics and Clinical Advances in the Study of Esophageal and Gastric Cancers", Department of Surgery and Department of Clinical Oncology, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, 23-27 January 2011.
Chung M.F.Y., Law S.Y.K., Kwong D.L.W. and Luk J.M.C., Serum soluble E-cadherin is a potential prognostic marker in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma, Diseases of the Esophagus. 2011, 24(1): 49-55.


Researcher : Fan JKM
List of Research Outputs

Fan J.K.M., Wong K.Y., Lo O.S.H., Poon J.T.C., Lim B.Y.K. and Law W.L., Comparison of self-gripping semi-absorbable mesh (PROGRIP) with polypropylene mesh in open inguinal hernia repair - a randomized study, The 6th International Congress of the Asia-Pacific Hernia Society, Seoul, Korea, 14-16 October 2010.
Fan J.K.M., See Q.W.S., Lo O.S.H., Poon J.T.C. and Law W.L., Emergency laparoscopic repair for acutely incarcerated ventral hernia with porcine collagen film coated composite mesh - a feasible and safe option, The 6th International Congress of the Asia-Pacific Hernia Society, Seoul, Korea, 14-16 October 2010 . 2010.
Fan J.K.M., See Q.W.S., Lo O.S.H., Poon J.T.C. and Law W.L., Emergency laparoscopic repair for incarcerated ventral hernia with composite mesh, SAGES 2011, Scientific Session and Postgraduate Course, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.A., 30 March - 2 April 2011.
Law W.L. and Fan J.K.M., Incisionless anterior resection with transanal retrieval of specimen (video presentation), Annual Meeting of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, Vancouver, Canada, 14-18 May 2011.
Law W.L., Poon J.T.C., Fan J.K.M., Lo O.S.H. and Foo C.C., Outcomes of laparoscopic colectomy for cancer in elderly patients, SAGES 2011, Scientific Session and Postgraduate Course, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.A., 30 March - 2 April 2011.
Law W.L., Poon J.T.C. and Fan J.K.M., Robotic and laparoscopic mesorectal excision for rectal cancer: a case-matched study, Annual Meeting of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, Vancouver, Canada, 14-18 May 2011.
Poon J.T.C., Fan J.K.M., Lo O.S.H. and Law W.L., Enhanced recovery program in laparoscopic colectomy for cancer, International Journal of Colorectal Disease. 2011, 26(1): 71-77.
She W.H., Lo O.S.H., Fan J.K.M., Poon J.T.C. and Law W.L., Needlescopic totally extraperitoneal hernioplasty for unilateral inguinal hernia in adult patients, Asian Journal of Surgery. 2011, 34(1): 23-27.
Wong K.P., Poon J.T.C., Fan J.K.M., Lo O.S.H. and Law W.L., Prognostic value of lymph node ratio in stage III colorectal cancer, Colorectal Disease. 2010, Epub ahead of print.


Researcher : Fan KMJ
List of Research Outputs

Fan K.M.J., Natural Orifice Translumenal Endoscopic Surgery (NOTES), Thesis, Master of Surgery, The University of Hong Kong. 2011.


Researcher : Fan ST
Project Title:S.K. Yee Medical Foundation Fellowship in hepatobiliary surgery
Investigator(s):Fan ST
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:S.K. Yee Medical Foundation - General Award
Start Date:11/2000


List of Research Outputs

Chan A.C.Y., Poon R.T.P., Cheung T.T., Lo C.M. and Fan S.T., Defining an optimal surgical strategy for treatment of recurrence hepatocellular carcinoma after hepatectomy: re-resection or radiofrequency ablation? (Abstract), The 21st Conference of the Asian Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver, Bangkok, Thailand, 17-20 February 2011 / Hepatology International . 2011, 5(1): 473.
Chan A.C.Y., Fan S.T., Poon R.T.P. and Lo C.M., Evaluation of the new 7th AJCC/UICC staging system for resectable hepatocellular carcinoma (Abstract), The 7th International Meeting Hepatocellular Carcinoma Eastern and Western Experiences, Paris, France, 14-15 January 2011.
Chan A.C.Y., Fan S.T., Cheung T.T., Poon R.T.P. and Lo C.M., High intensity focused ultrasound therapy: a new treatment on the horizon for hepatocellular carcinoma (Abstract), The 21st Conference of the Asian Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver, Bangkok, Thailand, 17-20 February 2011 / Hepatology International. 2011, 5(1): 451.
Chan A.C.Y., Chok K.S.H., Yuen W.K., Chan S.C., Poon R.T.P., Lo C.M. and Fan S.T., Impact of antiviral therapy on the survival of patients after major hepatectomy for hepatitis B virus-related hepatocellular carcinoma, Archives of Surgery. 2011, 146(6): 675-681.
Chan A.C.Y., Chok K.S.H., Yuen W.K., Poon R.T.P., Lo C.M. and Fan S.T., Impact of antiviral therapy on the survival outcome of patients after major hepatectomy for hepatitis B-related hepatocellular carcinoma (Abstract), The 21st Conference of the Asian Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver, Bangkok, Thailand, 17-20 February 2011 / Hepatology International. 2011, 5(1): 419-420.
Chan A.C.Y., Lo C.M., Chok K.S.H., Chan S.C. and Fan S.T., Life made easy: simplifying reconstruction for dual portal veins in adult right lobe live donor liver transplantation, Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Diseases International. 2010, 9(5): 547-549.
Chan A.C.Y., Chok K.S.H., Cheung T.T., Sharr W.W., Tsang S.H.Y., Chan S.C., Poon R.T.P., Lo C.M. and Fan S.T., Salvage living donor liver transplantation for recurrent hepatocellular carcinoma: salvaging the unsalvageable?, The 2011 Joint International Congress of ILTS, ELITA, and LICAGE. Valencia, Spain, 22-25 June 2011 / Liver Transplantation. 2011, 17: S126.
Chan P., Wong H., Yao T.J., Tang V.W.K., Wong H., Fan S.T., Poon R.T.P. and Yau T.C.C., The outcomes of elderly patients with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma treated with single agent Sorafenib (Abstract), The 7th International Meeting Hepatocellular Carcinoma Eastern and Western Experiences, Paris, France, 14-15 January 2011.
Chan S.C., Lo C.M., Chok K.S.H., Sharr W.W. and Fan S.T., Advantage of primary liver transplantation for hepatocellular carcinoma within up-to-7 criteria with microvascular invasion (Presentation), 2011 Joint International Congress of ILTS, ELITA, & LICAGE, Valencia, Spain, 22-25 June 2011.
Chan S.C., Dai W.C., Lo C.M., Lam B.K.Y., Kwan Y.M., Ho W.Y. and Fan S.T., Monday blues of deceased-donor liver transplantation, Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Diseases International. 2011, 10(1): 26-29.
Chan S.C., Lo C.M. and Fan S.T., Overestimating the liver volume for subjects with low body weight (Letter to the Editor), Liver Transplantation. 2010, 16(11): 1331.
Chan S.C., Lo C.M., Ng K.K.C., Ng I.O.L., Yong B.H. and Fan S.T., Portal inflow and pressure changes in right liver living donor liver transplantation including the middle hepatic vein, Liver Transplantation. 2011, 17(2): 115-121.
Chan S.C., Lo C.M., Chok K.S.H., Sharr W.W., Chan A.C.Y. and Fan S.T., Survival advantage of primary liver transplantation for resectable hepatocellular carcinoma with vascular invasion (Abstract), The 21st Conference of the Asian Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver, Bangkok, Thailand, 17-20 February 2011 / Hepatology International. 2011, 5(1): 492.
Chan S.C., Lo C.M., Chok K.S.H., Sharr W.W., Cheung T.T., Tsang S.H.Y., Chan A.C.Y. and Fan S.T., Validation of graft and standard liver size predictions in right liver living donor liver transplantation, Hepatology International. 2011, Epub ahead of print.
Cheng V.C.C., Chan J.F.W., Lau E.H.Y., Yam W.C., Ho S.K.Y., Yau M.C.Y., Tse E.Y.F., Wong A.C.Y., Tai J.W.M., Fan S.T., Ho P.L. and Yuen K.Y., Studying the transmission dynamics of meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in Hong Kong using spa typing, Journal of Hospital Infection. 2011, 79(3): 206-210.
Cheung S.T., Cheng C.K.C. and Fan S.T., Best Abstract Award: “Genomic approach to identify the chemo-drug transporter ABCF1 in association with liver cancer poor survival”, The 3rd JCA-AACR Special Joint Conference. The latest advances in liver cancer research: From basic science to therapeutics. Chiba, Japan, 1-3 March 2011. 2011.
Cheung S.T., Cheung P.F.Y., Cheng C.K.C., Wong C.L. and Fan S.T., Granulin-epithelin precursor and ATP-dependent binding cassette (ABC)B5 regulate liver cancer cell chemoresistance, Gastroenterology. 2011, 140(1): 344-355.
Cheung S.T., Poon R.T.P., Luk J.M.C. and Fan S.T., Surgical Tissue Bank of The University of Hong Kong, The 4th Scientific Workshop of the International Cancer Genome Consortium, Brisbane, Australia, 1-3 December 2010.
Cheung T.T., Chan S.C., Ho C.L., Chok K.S.H., Chan A.C.Y., Sharr W.W., Ng K.K.C., Poon R.T.P., Lo C.M. and Fan S.T., Can positron emission tomography with the dual tracers [11 C]acetate and [18 F]fludeoxyglucose predict microvascular invasion in hepatocellular carcinoma?, Liver Transplantation. 2011, 17(10): 1218-1225.
Cheung T.T., Chan S.C., Poon R.T.P., Fan S.T. and Lo C.M., High intensity focused ultrasound as a bridging therapy for HCC patients on liver transplant waiting list. Hype or hope? (Plenary Session), The 2011 Joint International Congress of ILTS, ELITA, and LICAGE, Valencia, Spain, 22-25 June 2011.
Cheung T.T., Poon R.T.P., Lo C.M. and Fan S.T., Rapid assessment of ICG by pulse desitometry - a validatory study of 70 patients (Abstract), The 21st Conference of the Asian Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver, Bangkok, Thailand, 17-20 February 2011.
Cheung T.T., Chan S.C., Poon R.T.P., Lo C.M. and Fan S.T., Rapid measurement of indocyanine green clearance by pulse spectrophotometry – a validation study in 70 patients with Child-Pugh A liver function (Abstract), The 21st Conference of the Asian Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver, Bangkok, Thailand, 17-20 February 2011 / Hepatology International. 2011, 5(1): 464.
Cheung T.T., Poon R.T.P., Lo C.M. and Fan S.T., Safety and tolerance of high intensive focused ultrasound ablation for hepatocellular carcinoma in 100 consecutive patients (Abstract), The 21st Conference of the Asian Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver, Bangkok, Thailand, 17-20 February 2011 / Hepatology International. 2011, 5(1): 453-454.
Cheung T.T., Poon R.T.P., Lo C.M. and Fan S.T., Tolerance of high intensity focused ultrasound ablation in patients of hepatocellular carcinoma (Abstract), The 21st Conference of the Asian Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver, Bangkok, Thailand, 17-20 February 2011.
Chiu J., Tang Y.F., Yao T.J., Wong A., Wong H., Leung R., Chan P., Cheung T.T., Chan A.C.Y., Poon R.T.P., Fan S.T. and Yau T.C.C., The use of single-agent sorafenib in the treatment of patients with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma with underlying Child-Pugh B liver cirrhosis (Abstract), 2011 ASCO Annual Meeting, Chicago, USA, 3-7 June 2011. Journal of Clinical Oncology. 2011, 29(15 suppl): Abstract 4083.
Chok K.S.H., Chan S.C., Cheung T.T., Sharr W.W., Chan A.C.Y., Lo C.M. and Fan S.T., Bile duct anastomotic stricture after adult-to-adult right lobe living donor liver transplantation, Liver Transplantation. 2011, 17(1): 47-52.
Chok K.S.H., Chan S.C., Lo C.M. and Fan S.T., Emergency re-routing of anterior sector venous outflow for right lobe living donor liver transplantation including the middle hepatic vein, Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Diseases International. 2011, 10(3): 325-327.
Chok K.S.H., Chan S.C., Cheung T.T., Chan A.C.Y., Sharr W.W., Fan S.T. and Lo C.M., Late recurrence of hepatocellular carcinoma after liver transplantation (Poster Presentation), The 17th Annual International Congress, International Liver Transplantation Society. Valencia, Spain, 22-25 June 2011.
Chok K.S.H., Chan S.C., Cheung T.T., Chan A.C.Y., Fan S.T. and Lo C.M., Late recurrence of hepatocellular carcinoma after liver transplantation, World Journal of Surgery. 2011, Epub ahead of print.
Chung C.D., Lau L.L., Ko K.L., Wong A.C., Wong S., Chan A.C.Y., Poon R.T.P., Lo C.M. and Fan S.T., Laparoscopic liver resection for hepatocellular carcinoma, Asian Journal of Surgery. 2010, 33(4): 168-172.
Chung H.Y., Chan S.C., Lo C.M. and Fan S.T., Strategies for widening liver donor pool, Asian Journal of Surgery. 2010, 33(2): 63-69.
Chung P.H.Y., Chan K.L., Lo C.M., Fan S.T. and Tam P.K.H., Surgical management of pediatric hepatoblastoma - experience from the last two decades, 4th National Pediatric Surgical Oncology Conference & 4th Cross Strait Symposium on Pediatric Oncology, Hong Kong, 5-6 November 2010.
Dai W.C., Chan S.C., Chok K.S.H., Cheung T.T., Sharr W.W., Chan A.C.Y., Fung J.Y.Y., Tsang S.H.Y., Fan S.T. and Lo C.M., Single-centre experience of liver transplantation for familial amyloidotic polyneuropathy of non-Val30Met variant in Chinese patients (Poster Presentation), 2011 Joint International Congress of ILTS, ELITA & LICAGE, Valencia, Spain, 22-25 June 2011.
Fan S.T., Wang H., Jiang W.S., Huang Y.Z., Li W. and Zhou Z.Y., 2009 CLTR National Annual Scientific Report, Ministry of Health, P.R.China. 2010.
Fan S.T., Advisor (June 2008 - present), The Hong Kong Transplant Sports Association. 2011.
Fan S.T., Advisor, The 5th Chinese Organ Transplantation Conference, Jinan, China, 25-27 November 2010. 2010.
Fan S.T., Associate Editor (October 2008 - present), 中華移植雜誌 (電子版), 2010.
Fan S.T., Chairman - Concurrent Symposium - Large HCC and down staging - a difficult but challenging task, The 21st Conference of the Asian Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver, Bangkok, Thailand, 17-20 February 2011. 2011.
Fan S.T., Chairman - Special Lecture - Cholangiocarcinoma: lessons from Thailand, The 21st Conference of the Asian Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver, Bangkok, Thailand, 17-20 February 2011. 2011.
Fan S.T., Co-chair - Part I: General considerations - diagnosis, 2010 International Consensus Conference on Liver Transplantation for HCC, Zurich, Switzerland, 2-4 December 2010. 2010.
Fan S.T., Consultant of Editorial Board (April 2007 - present), 中華消化外科雜誌, 2011.
Fan S.T., Lo C.M., Poon R.T.P., Yeung C., Liu C.L., Yuen W.K., Lam C.M., Ng K.K.C. and Chan S.C., Continuous improvement of survival outcomes of resection of hepatocellular carcinoma: a 20-year experience, Annals of Surgery. 2011, 253(4): 745-758.
Fan S.T., Council Member (January 1998 - present), Hong Kong Chapter, American College of Surgeons. 2011.
Fan S.T., Director (January 2009 - present), The Hong Kong Tuberculosis, Chest and Heart Diseases Association. 2011.
Fan S.T., Donor complications in Hong Kong (Invited Lecture), Controversies in Transplantation Conference, Breckenridge, Colorado, 4-6 March 2011. 2011.
Fan S.T., Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (Invited Lecture), The 1st European Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association Postgraduate Course on HPB Surgery, Zurich, Switzerland, 1 December 2010. 2010.
Fan S.T., Live donor liver transplant in Hong Kong (Invited Lecture), Visiting Professor Lecture, Transplant Center, University of Colorado Hospital, University of Colorado Denver, Aurora, Colorado, USA, 1 March 2011. 2011.
Fan S.T., Liver functional reserve estimation: state of the art and relevance for local treatments: the Eastern perspective, Journal of Hepatobiliary Pancreatic Sciences. 2010, 17(4): 380-384.
Fan S.T., Living Donor Liver Transplantation, 2nd edition. Singapore, World Scientific, 2011.
Fan S.T., Long-term survival of HCC patients after hepatectomy (Abstract and Invited Lecture), 2010 Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Diseases International Summit Forum, Hangzhou, China, 15-17 September 2010. 2010.
Fan S.T., Long-term survival of hepatectomy for hepatic cancer (Invited Lecture), The Sun Yat-sen International General Surgery Forum, Guangzhou, China, 31 July 2010. 2010.
Fan S.T., Member of Editorial Board (1991 - present), Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. 2011.
Fan S.T., Member of Editorial Board (1995 - present), Hepato-Gastroenterology. 2011.
Fan S.T., Member of Editorial Board (1998 - present), Archives of Surgery. 2011.
Fan S.T., Member of Editorial Board (2001 - present), 中國肝癌雜誌, 2011.
Fan S.T., Member of Editorial Board (December 2002 - present), 中國普外基礎與臨床雜誌, 2011.
Fan S.T., Member of Editorial Board (December 2003 - present), 中華外科治療學雜誌, 2011.
Fan S.T., Member of Editorial Board (December 2003 - present), 移植雜誌, 2011.
Fan S.T., Member of Editorial Board (January 1993 - present), Hong Kong Practitioner. 2011.
Fan S.T., Member of Editorial Board (January 1999 - present), 中華普通外科雜誌, 2011.
Fan S.T., Member of Editorial Board (January 2000 - present), 中華醫學雜誌, 2011.
Fan S.T., Member of Editorial Board (January 2008 - present), Chinese Journal of Clinical Infectious Diseases. 2011.
Fan S.T., Member of Editorial Board (July 1999 - present), HPB. 2011.
Fan S.T., Member of Editorial Board (July 2001 - present), 中國實用外科雜誌, 2011.
Fan S.T., Member of Editorial Board (March 2008 - present), Hepatology International. 2011.
Fan S.T., Member of Editorial Board (May 1998 - present), 中華肝膽外科雜誌, 2011.
Fan S.T., Member of Editorial Board (October 1999 - present), Digestive Surgery. 2011.
Fan S.T., Moderator - Keynote and plenary lectures, 2010 Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Diseases International Summit Forum, Hangzhou, China, 15 - 17 September 2010. 2010.
Fan S.T., Poon R.T.P., Yeung C., Lam C.M., Lo C.M., Yuen W.K., Ng K.K.C., Liu C.L. and Chan S.C., Outcome after partial hepatectomy for hepatocellular cancer within the Milan criteria, British Journal of Surgery. 2011, Epub ahead of print.
Fan S.T., Outcome of HCC patients with tumor status within the Milan criteria after partial hepatectomy as the primary treatment (Abstract and Oral Presentation), International Liver Cancer Association 4th Annual Conference, Montreal, Canada, 10-12 September 2010.
Fan S.T., Prize for Scientific and Technological Progress, Ho Leung Ho Lee Foundation. 2010.
Fan S.T., Reasons for better results of partial hepatectomy for HCC (Invited Lecture), The 7th International Meeting Hepatocellular Carcinoma Eastern and Western Experiences, Paris, France, 14-15 January 2011. 2011.
Fan S.T., Reviewer, American Journal of Gastroenterology. 2011.
Fan S.T., Reviewer, American Journal of Surgery. 2011.
Fan S.T., Reviewer, American Journal of Transplantation. 2011.
Fan S.T., Reviewer, Annals of Surgery. 2011.
Fan S.T., Reviewer, Archives of Surgery. 2011.
Fan S.T., Reviewer, Asian Journal of Surgery. 2011.
Fan S.T., Reviewer, British Journal of Surgery. 2011.
Fan S.T., Reviewer, Digestive Diseases and Sciences. 2011.
Fan S.T., Reviewer, Digestive Surgery. 2011.
Fan S.T., Reviewer, Gut. 2011.
Fan S.T., Reviewer, HBP Surgery. 2011.
Fan S.T., Reviewer, Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Diseases International. 2011.
Fan S.T., Reviewer, Hepatology. 2011.
Fan S.T., Reviewer, Hepatology International. 2011.
Fan S.T., Reviewer, Intensive Care Medicine. 2011.
Fan S.T., Reviewer, International Journal of Surgery. 2011.
Fan S.T., Reviewer, Journal of Cancer Research and Clinical Oncology. 2011.
Fan S.T., Reviewer, Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. 2011.
Fan S.T., Reviewer, Journal of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Sciences. 2011.
Fan S.T., Reviewer, Journal of Surgical Research. 2011.
Fan S.T., Reviewer, Journal of Transplantation. 2011.
Fan S.T., Reviewer, Journal of the Pancreas. 2011.
Fan S.T., Reviewer, Liver Transplantation. 2011.
Fan S.T., Reviewer, Nutrition. 2011.
Fan S.T., Reviewer, Surgery. 2011.
Fan S.T., Reviewer, Transplantation. 2011.
Fan S.T., Reviewer, Transplantation International. 2011.
Fan S.T., Reviewer, World Journal of Gastroenterology. 2011.
Fan S.T., Reviewer, World Journal of Surgery. 2011.
Fan S.T., Session Chair - The problem of viral hepatitis in liver transplantation, The 23rd International Congress of the Transplantation Society, Vancouver, Canada, 15 - 19 August 2010. 2010.
Fan S.T., Should the liver transplantation criteria be different between deceased and living donation? (Group Presentation), 2010 International Consensus Conference on Liver Transplantation for HCC, Zurich, Switzerland, 2-4 December 2010.
Fan S.T., Visiting Professor, Transplant Center, University of Colorado Denver, Aurora, Colorado, U.S.A., 1 March 2011. 2011.
Fan S.T., 活體肝移植 (Invited Lecture), 中國濟南中華醫學會外科學分會第五屆全國器官移植學術會議, 2010年11月25-27日. 2010.
Fan S.T., 活體肝移植的評價 (Invited Lecture), 中國臨床普外科前沿與爭論高峰論壇, 中國長春, 2010年8月26-29日. 2010.
Fan S.T., 肝癌肝切除術的長期存活 (Invited Lecture), 中國南京第四屆港寧肝臟移植暨消化外科國際學術論壇、第一屆中華醫學會微免分會全國移植免疫學術會議, 2010年10月29-31日. 2010.
Fan S.T., 肝臟手術的創新 (Invited Lecture), 中國北京首都醫科大學建校50週年校慶活動, 2010年12月21日. 2010.
Fung J.Y.Y., Chan S.C., Yuen M.F., Chok K.S.H., Sharr W.W., Fan S.T., Dai J., Seto W.K. and Lo C.M., Entecavir monotherapy is effective in viral suppression after liver transplantation for hepatitis B (Abstract), 2011 Joint International Congress of ILTS, ELITA & LICAGE, Valencia, Spain, 22-25 June 2011.
Fung J.Y.Y., Chan S.C., Yuen R.M.F., Chok K.S.H., Sharr W.W., Fan S.T., Dai J., Seto W.K. and Lo C.M., Entecavir monotherapy is effective in viral suppression after liver transplantation for hepatitis B. , Liver Transpl . 2011, 17(6 Supp 1): S94.
Geng W., Man K., Cheng Q., Liu Y., Ng K.T.P., Liu X., Poon R.T.P., Fan S.T. and Lo C.M., The potential role of early-phase graft injury in induction of late-phase chemoresistance after liver transplantation (Abstract & Oral Presentation), The 23rd International Congress of the Transplantation Society, Vancouver, Canada, 15 - 19 August 2010.
Geng W., Man K., Cheng Q., Ng T.P., Liu X., Fan S.T. and Lo C.M., Young Investigator Travel Award - The role of interferon-gamma inducible protein 10 (IP10) in early-phase graft injury induced cisplatin resistance after liver transplantation (Abstract), The 2011 Joint International Congress of ILTS, ELITA, & LICAGE, Valencia, Spain, 22-25 June 2011. 2011.
Koch M., Garden O.J., Padbury R., Rahbari N.N., Adam R., Capussotti L., Fan S.T., Yokoyama Y., Crawford M., Makuuchi M., Christophi C., Banting S., Brooke-Smith M., Usatoff V., Nagino M., Maddern G., Hugh T.J., Vauthey J.N., Greig P., Rees M., Nimura Y., Figueras J., DeMatteo R.P., Büchler M.W. and Weitz J., Bile leakage after hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery: a definition and grading of severity by the International Study Group of Liver Surgery, Surgery. 2011, 149(5): 680-688.
Lam C.T., Yang Z., Lau C.K., Tam K.H., Fan S.T. and Poon R.T.P., Brain-derived neurotrophic factor promotes tumorigenesis via induction of neovascularization: implication in hepatocellular carcinoma, Clinical Cancer Research. 2011, 17(10): 3123-3133.
Li C., Shao Y., Ng T.P., Ling C., Liu X., Ma Y.Y., Chung S.K., Fan S.T., Lo C.M. and Man K., International TTS Basic Science Symposium Mentee/Mentor Travel Award - Aldose reductase accelerates small-for-size fatty liver graft injury (Abstract), XII TTS Basic Science Symposium and II ESOT Basic Science Meeting, Boston, USA, 11-14 June 2011. 2011.
Li C., Shao Y., Ng T.P., Ling C., Liu X., Ma Y.Y., Chung S.K., Fan S.T., Lo C.M. and Man K., Rising Star Award - Aldose reductase accelerates hepatic ischemia reperfusion injury via IP10/TLR4 signaling (Abstract), The 2011 Joint International Congress of ILTS, ELITA, & LICAGE, Valencia, Spain, 22-25 June 2011. 2011.
Ling C., Lo C.M., Liu X., Ng K.T.P., Li C., Leung A.C.F., Fan S.T. and Man K., Acute phase liver graft injury significantly mobilized circulating endothelial progenitor cells, myeloid-derived suppressor cells and regulatory T cells through TLR4 signaling (Abstract & Mini Oral Presentation), The 23rd International Congress of the Transplantation Society, Vancouver, Canada, 15 - 19 August 2010.
Ling C., Lo C.M., Liu X., Ng K.T.P., Li C., Shao Y., Xu A.M., Fan S.T. and Man K., Acute phase liver graft injury significantly mobilized myeloid-derived suppressor cells through TLR4 signaling (Poster with Distinction), The 2011 Joint International Congress of ILTS, ELITA, & LICAGE, Valencia, Spain, 22-25 June 2011.
Liu A.M.L., Zhang C., Burchard J., Fan S.T., Wong K.F., Dai H., Poon R.T.P. and Luk J.M.C., Global regulation on microRNA in hepatitis B virus-associated hepatocellular carcinoma, OMICS. 2011, 15(3): 187-191.
Liu X., Lo C.M., Cheng Q., Ma Y.Y., Ng K.T.P., Fan S.T. and Man K., Involvement of macroautophagy in acute phase small-for-size graft injury (Abstract), The 2011 Joint International Congress of ILTS, ELITA, & LICAGE, Valencia, Spain, 22-25 June 2011.
Man K., Ling C., Shao Y., Ng K.T.P., Fan S.T. and Lo C.M., Circulating endothelial progenitor cells mobilized by acute phase small-for-size graft injury promote tumor recurrence after liver transplantation (Abstract), XII TTS Basic Science Symposium and II ESOT Basic Science Meeting, Boston, USA, 11-14 June 2011.
Man K., Cheng Q., Ng K.T.P., Yeung W.H., Liu X., Lo C.M. and Fan S.T., Hepatic ischemia/reperfusion injury promotes lung metastasis after major hepatectomy by mobilization of circulating endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) - application of optical imaging system in rat and mouse models with othotopic liver cancer (Poster Presentation), The 2010 World Molecular Imaging Congress, Kyoto, Japan, 8 - 11 September 2010.
Man K., Ng K.T.P., Qi X., Ching W.Y.P., Qin J., Wang J.W., Fan S.T. and Lo C.M., Inflammatory microenvironment accelerates liver tumor growth and metastasis by up-regulating T-box3 signaling and increasing cancer initiating cell populations (Abstract), The 2011 Joint International Congress of ILTS, ELITA, & LICAGE, Valencia, Spain, 22-25 June 2011.
Man K., Ng K.T.P., Qi X., Ching W.Y.P., Lo C.M. and Fan S.T., Inflammatory microenvironment accelerates liver tumor growth and metastasis by up-regulating T-box3 signaling and increasing cancer stem like cell populations (Abstract), The 3rd JCA-AACR Special Joint Conference - The Latest Advances in Liver Cancer Research: From Basic Science. Tokyo, Japan, 1-3 March 2011.
Man K., Shao Y., Ng K.T.P., Wong N., Li C., Fan S.T. and Lo C.M., The significance of acute-phase small-for-size liver graft injury in mobilization of circulating EPCs/MDSCs/Tregs after LDLT for HCC patients (Abstract & Oral Presentation), The 23rd International Congress of the Transplantation Society, Vancouver, Canada, 15 - 19 August 2010.
Ng K.K.C., Poon R.T.P., Chan S.C., Chok K.S.H., Cheung T.T., Tung H.K.S., Chu F.S.K., Tso W.K., Yu W.C., Lo C.M. and Fan S.T., High-intensity focused ultrasound for hepatocellular carcinoma: a single-center experience, Annals of Surgery. 2011, 253(5): 981-987.
Ng K.K.C., Lo C.M., Chan S.C., Chok K.S.H., Cheung T.T. and Fan S.T., Liver transplantation for hepatocellular carcinoma: the Hong Kong experience, Journal of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Sciences. 2010, 17(5): 548-554.
Ng K.T.P., Qi X., Kong K.L., Cheung B.Y.Y., Lo C.M., Poon R.T.P., Fan S.T. and Man K., Overexpression of matrix metalloproteinase-12 (MMP-12) correlates with poor prognosis of hepatocellular carcinoma, European Journal of Cancer. 2011, Epub ahead of print.
Ng K.T.P., Lee K.W., Cheng Q., Wo Y.H., Sun K.W., Guo D., Lim Z.X.H., Lo C.M., Poon R.T.P., Fan S.T. and Man K., Suppression of tumorigenesis and metastasis of hepatocellular carcinoma by shRNA interference targeting on homeoprotein Six1, International Journal of Cancer. 2010, 127(4): 859-872.
Qi X., Ng T.P., Liu X., Geng W., Ling C., Li C., Fan S.T., Lo C.M. and Man K., International TTS Basic Science Symposium Mentee/Mentor Travel Award - Down-regulation of glutathione peroxidase 3 (GPx3) by acute phase inflammation in small-for-size graft promotes tumor invasiveness after liver transplantation (Abstract), XII TTS Basic Science Symposium and II ESOT Basic Science Meeting, Boston, USA, 11-14 June 2011. 2011.
Qi X., Man K., Ng T.P., Liu X., Geng W., Ling C., Li C., Fan S.T. and Lo C.M., Young Investigator Travel Award - The role of glutathione peroxidase 3 (GPx3): bridging liver graft injury and tumor invasiveness after liver transplantation (Abstract), The 2011 Joint International Congress of ILTS, ELITA, & LICAGE, Valencia, Spain, 22-25 June 2011. 2011.
Rahbari N.N., Garden O.J., Padbury R., Maddern G., Koch M., Hugh T.J., Fan S.T., Nimura Y., Figueras J., Vauthey J.N., Rees M., Adam R., Dematteo R.P., Greig P., Usatoff V., Banting S., Nagino M., Capussotti L., Yokoyama Y., Brooke-Smith M., Crawford M., Christophi C., Makuuchi M., Büchler M.W. and Weitz J., Post-hepatectomy haemorrhage: a definition and grading by the International Study Group of Liver Surgery (ISGLS), HPB (Oxford). 2011, Epub 2011 Jun 7.
Rahbari N.N., Garden O.J., Padbury R., Brooke-Smith M., Crawford M., Adam R., Koch M., Makuuchi M., Dematteo R.P., Christophi C., Banting S., Usatoff V., Nagino M., Maddern G., Hugh T.J., Vauthey J.N., Greig P., Rees M., Yokoyama Y., Fan S.T., Nimura Y., Figueras J., Capussotti L., Büchler M.W. and Weitz J., Posthepatectomy liver failure: a definition and grading by the International Study Group of Liver Surgery (ISGLS), Surgery. 2011, 149(5): 713-724.
Sharr W.W., Lo C.M., Chan S.C., Chok K.S.H. and Fan S.T., Primary treatment for hepatocellular carcinoma within UCSF Criteria: comparing outcomes of deceased and living donor liver transplantation (Poster), The 17th Annual International Congress of International Liver Transplantation Society, Valencia, Spain, 22-25 June 2011.
Siriwardana R.C., Chan S.C., Lo C.M., Chok K.S.H. and Fan S.T., Effect of donor steatosis on liver biochemistry and significance of body mass index and alanine aminotransferase in predicting steatosis (Abstract), The 21st Conference of the Asian Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver, Bangkok, Thailand, 17-20 February 2011 / Hepatology International. 2011, 5(1): 489.
Siriwardana R.C., Lo C.M., Chan S.C., Chok K.S.H., Tsang S.H.Y., Cheung T.T., Sharr W.W., Chan A.C.Y. and Fan S.T., Role of portal vein embolisation in hepatocellular carcinoma management and its effect on recurrence: an intention-to-treat analysis (Abstract), The 21st Conference of the Asian Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver, Bangkok, Thailand, 17-20 February 2011 / Hepatology International . 2011, 5(1): 475.
Sun K.W., Ng K.T.P., Lim Z.X.H., Cheng Q., Lo C.M., Poon R.T.P., Man K., Wong N. and Fan S.T., Proline-rich tyrosine kinase 2 (Pyk2) promotes cell motility of hepatocellular carcinoma through induction of epithelial to mesenchymal transition, PLoS One. 2011, 6(4): e18878.
Tang Y.F., Yao T., Yau T.C.C., Fan S.T. and Poon R.T.P., A new prognostic classification scheme with treatment guidelines for Asian patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC): The Hong Kong Combined Liver Cancer (HKCLC) classification (Abstract), 2011 ASCO Annual Meeting, Chicago, USA, 3-7 June 2011. Journal of Clinical Oncology. 2011, 29(15 suppl): Abstract 4067.
Wang H. and Fan S.T., China Liver Transplant Registry Data Collection and Automated Statistical Report System, 2010.
Wang H., Huang Y.Z., Li W., Jiang W.S. and Fan S.T., Liver transplantation for hepatocellular carcinoma in China (Oral Presentation), XXIII International Congress of The Transplantation Society, Vancouver, Canada, 15-19 August 2010.
Wang H. and Fan S.T., The development of Liver Transplant Registry in China (Oral Presentation), XXIII International Congress of The Transplantation Society, Vancouver, Canada, 15-19 August 2010.
Wang X., Ng R., Ming X., Zhang W., Lin C., Poon R.T.P. and Fan S.T., Characterization of the epigenetic modification patterns of pluripotent stem cell genes in human cancers (Abstract), AACR Special Conference on Stem Cells, Development, and Cancer. Vancouver, Canada, 3-6 March 2011.
Wang X., Ongkeko W.M., Chen L., Yang Z., Lu P., Chan K.K., Lopez J.P., Poon R.T.P. and Fan S.T., Octamer 4 (Oct4) mediates chemotherapeutic drug resistance in liver cancer cells through a potential Oct4-AKT-ATP-binding cassette G2 pathway, Hepatology. 2010, 52(2): 528-539.
Wong L.Y., Fan S.T., Man K., Sit W.H., Jiang P., Jor W.Y., Lee Y.K., Ling W.L., Tam K.T. and Wan J.M.F., Identification of liver proteins and their roles associated with carbon tetrachloride-induced hepatotoxicity, Human and Experimental Toxicology. 2010, 30(9): 1369-1381.
Xu M.Z., Chan S.W., Liu A.M.L., Wong K.F., Fan S.T., Chen J., Poon R.T.P., Zender L., Lowe S.W., Hong W. and Luk J.M.C., AXL receptor kinase is a mediator of YAP-dependent oncogenic functions in hepatocellular carcinoma, Oncogene. 2011, 30(10): 1229-1240.
Yau T.C.C., Leung R.C., Wong H., Chiu J., Chan P., Pang R.W.C., Fan S.T. and Poon R.T.P., Efficacy and safety of single-agent sunitinib in treating patients with advanced hepatocelluar carcinoma after sorafenib failure: a prospective, open-label, phase II study (Abstract), 2011 ASCO Annual Meeting, Chicago, USA, 3-7 June 2011. Journal of Clinical Oncology . 2011, 29(15 suppl): Abstract 4082.
Yau T.C.C., Leung R.C.Y., Wong H., Chiu J., Chan P., Pang R.W.C., Fan S.T. and Poon R.T.P., Efficacy and safety of single-agent sunitinib in treating patients with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma after sorafenib failure: a prospective, open-label, phase II study (Abstract), ESMO 13th World Congress on Gastrointestinal Cancer, Barcelona, Spain, 22-25 June 2011. Annals of Oncology. 2011, 22(Suppl 5).
Yau T.C.C., Chan P., Cheung F.Y., Lee A.S., Yau T.K., Choo S.P., Toh H.C., Leung A.K., Wong J.S., Wong S., Lau J., Pang R.W.C., Fan S.T. and Poon R.T.P., Efficacy and tolerability of Sorafenib, Capecitabine and Oxaliplatin (Secox) in patients with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma: a multi-centre phase II study (Abstract), The 7th International Meeting Hepatocellular Carcinoma Eastern and Western Experiences, Paris, France, 14-15 January 2011.
Yau T.C.C., Chan P., Pang R.W.C., Ng K.K.C., Fan S.T. and Poon R.T.P., Phase 1-2 trial of PTK787/ZK222584 combined with intravenous doxorubicin for treatment of patients with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma: implication for antiangiogenic approach to hepatocellular carcinoma, Cancer. 2010, 116(21): 5022-5029.


Researcher : Fan YW
List of Research Outputs

Leung G.K.K., Law H.Y., Hung K.N., Fan Y.W. and Lui W.M., Combined simultaneous transcranial and transsphenoidal resection of large-to-giant pituitary adenomas, Acta Neurochirurgica (Wien). 2011, 153(7): 1401-1408.


Researcher : Fatima S
List of Research Outputs

Lo C.L.R., Tung K.K., Mak K.M., Fatima S., Zhou H., Poon R.T.P., Yuen R.M.F., Lai C.L., Li J., Luk J.M.C. and Ng I.O.L., Both tissue and serum dickkopf-1 (DKK-1) levels have clincopathologic and prognostic significance in hepatocellular carcinoma., Hepatology . 2010, 52(4 Suppl): 282A.


Researcher : Ford JM
List of Research Outputs

Kwong A., Ng E.K.O., Tang E.Y.H., Wong C.L., Law F.B.F., Leung C.P.H., Chan A.H.Y., Cheung M.T., To M.Y., Ma E.S.K., West D.W. and Ford J.M., A novel de novo BRCA1 mutation in a Chinese woman with early onset breast cancer, Familial Cancer. 2011, 10(2): 233-237.


Researcher : Fu KKF
List of Research Outputs

Ho K.L., Fu K.K.F., Wong C.W.S., Chu S.S.M., Tam P.C., Ho B.S.H. and Wong E.M.H., Relationship between intra-abdominal adhesions and long-term outcomes of laparoscopic-assisted peritoneal dialysis catheter insertion, American Urological Association Annual Meeting, Washington USA, 14-19 May 2011.


Researcher : Gandhi A
Project Title:Self-assembling peptide nanofiber scaffold (SAPNS) as a potential neuro-regenerative biomaterial in surgically induced brain injury.
Investigator(s):Leung GKK, Wu W
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:02/2011


List of Research Outputs



Researcher : Garcia-Barcelo MM
Project Title:Functional evaluation of RET coding and non-coding sequence mutations in Hirschsprung's disease
Investigator(s):Garcia-Barcelo MM, Miao X, Ngan ESW, Tam PKH
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2008
Completion Date:12/2010


Project Title:Sequencing of the neuregulin-1 (NRG1) gene in Hisrchprung's disease patients
Investigator(s):Garcia-Barcelo MM, Tam PKH
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:04/2009
Completion Date:04/2011


Project Title:Identification of functional variants in Neuregulin-1 (NRG1), a newly discovered Hirschsprungs disease gene
Investigator(s):Garcia-Barcelo MM, Cherny SS, Sham PC, Tam PKH
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:10/2009


Project Title:Functional characterization of the V226L, H347Y, and P356L NRG1 mutations identified in Hirschsprung's disease patients
Investigator(s):Garcia-Barcelo MM, Ngan ESW
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2010


Project Title:60th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) Fine mapping of the NRG1 Hirschsprung’s-associated gene
Investigator(s):Garcia-Barcelo MM
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Grants for Teaching Staff
Start Date:11/2010
Completion Date:11/2010


Project Title:Investigation of structural variations in Caudal Regression Syndrome Patients
Investigator(s):Garcia-Barcelo MM, Tam PKH, Cherny SS
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:04/2011


List of Research Outputs

Cai Q., Wen W., Qu S., Li G., Egan K.M., Chen K., Deming S.L., Shen H., Shen C.Y., Gammon M.D., Blot W.J., Matsuo K., Haiman C.A., Khoo U.S., Iwasaki M., Santella R.M., Zhang L., Fair A.M., Hu Z., Wu P.E., Signorello L.B., Titus-Ernstoff L., Tajima K., Henderson B.E., Chan Y.K., Kasuga Y., Newcomb P.A., Zheng H., Cui Y., Wang F., Shieh Y.L., Iwata H., Le Marchand L., Chan S.Y., Shrubsole M.J., Trentham-Dietz A., Tsugane S., Garcia-Barcelo M.M., Long J., Li C., Shi J., Huang B., Xiang Y.B., Gao Y.T., Lu W., Shu X.O. and Zheng W., Replication and functional genomic analyses of the breast cancer susceptibility locus at 6q25.1 generalize its importance in women of chinese, Japanese, and European ancestry, Cancer Res. 2011, 71(4): 1344-55.
Emison S.S., Garcia-Barcelo M.M., Grice E.A., Lantieri F., Amiel J., Burzynski G., Fernandez R.M., Hao L., Kashuk C., West K., Miao X., Tam P.K.H., Griseri P., Ceccherini I., Pelet A., Jannot A.S., de Pontual L., Henrion-Caude A., Lyonnet S., Verheij J.B.G.M., Hofstra T.M.W., Antinolo G., Borrego S., McCallion A.S. and Chakrvarti A., Differential contributions of rare and common, coding and noncoding ret mutations to multifactorial Hirschsprung disease liability, The American Journal of Human Genetics. 2010, 87(1): 60-74.
Garcia-Barcelo M.M., Editorial board, Journal of Biochemistry - Molecular Biology at the Post-genomic Era. 2010.
Garcia-Barcelo M.M., Tang C., Tang W.K., So M.T., Sham P.C., Cherny S.S. and Tam P.H., Fine mapping of the NRG1 Hirschsprungs-associated gene, Poster presented at the 60th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Human Genetics, Abstract 1155/F, Washington, D.C., USA, November 5, 2010. 361.
Garcia-Barcelo M.M., Genetic studies of gastrointestinal malformations (Invited Lecture) , Istituto Gaslini, Genoa, Italy 2 March 2011.. 2011.
Garcia-Barcelo M.M., Genetics of congenital anomalies. (Invited Lecture). 9th Asia-Pacific Conference on Human Genetics. Hong Kong, China, 1 December. , 2010.
Garcia-Barcelo M.M., Miao X.P., Tang S.M., So H.C., Tang W.K., Leon T.Y.Y., So M.T., Yip B.H.K., Chen R.Y.L., Cheung E.F.C., Chen E.Y.H., Li T., Tam P.K.H., Cherny S.S. and Sham P.C., No NRG1 V266L in Chinese patients with schizophrenia, Psychiatric Genetics. 2011, 21 (1): 47-49.
Ho J.W.C., Choi S.C., Lee Y.F., Hui T.C.K., Cherny S.S., Garcia-Barcelo M.M., Carvajal-Carmona L., Liu R., To S.H., Yau T.K., Chung C.C., Yau C.C., Hui S.M., Lau P.Y., Yuen C.H., Wong Y.W., Ho S., Fung S.S., Thomlinson I.P., Houlston R.S., Cheng K.K. and Sham P.C., Replication study of SNP associations for colorectal cancer in Hong Kong Chinese, British Journal of Cancer. 2010, 104(2): 369-375.
Ngan E.S.W., Garcia-Barcelo M.M., Lang B.H.H., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R., Tam P.K.H. and Xu J., A risk assessment kit for goiter and thyroid cancer, Collaboration Agreement with Guangzhou Surexam Bio-Tech Co. Ltd. 2010.
Tang S.M., Tang W.K., So M.T., Miao X., Leung M.C., Yip B.H.K., Leon Y.Y., Ngan E.S.W., Lui V.C.H., Chen Y., Chan I.H.Y., Chung P.H.Y., Liu X., Wu X.Z., Wong K.K.Y., Sham P.C., Cherny S.S., Tam P.K.H. and Garcia-Barcelo M.M., Fine mapping of the NRG1 Hirschsprung's disease locus, PLoS One. 2011, 6(1): e16181.
Waye M.M.Y., Baum L., Boyde T.R.C., Chan K.K.K., Cherny S.S., Choy F., Garcia-Barcelo M.M., Gong Z., Kagawa H., Kotaka M., Lee C.Y., Lee S.M.Y., Li H.Y., Meng H., Ng R.K., Ng T.B., Pollard J., Qi R., Shen D.W., Tam S.S.W., Tsang F.S.Y., Wasylyk B., Xue H. and Siu C.O., Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology in the Post Genomic Era. 2010.
Wong E.H.M., Tang S.M., Garcia-Barcelo M.M., Zhang X.J., Liu J.J., Cherny S.S., Sham P.C. and Tam P.K.H., Genomi-wide association study on anorectal malformations in the Chinese population, Poster presented at the 60th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Human Genetics, Abstract 2942/T, Washington, D.C., USA, November 5, 2010. 846.
Yang J., Yang W., Hirankarn N., Ye D.Q., Zhang Y., Pan H.F., Mok C.C., Chan T.M., Wong R.W.S., Mok M.Y., Lee K.W., Wong S.N., Leung A.M.H., Li X.P., Avihingsanon Y., Rianthavorn P., Deekajorndej T., Suphapeetiporn K., Shotelersuk V., Baum L., Kwan P., Lee T.L., Ho M.H.K., Lee P.P.W., Wong W.H.S., Zeng S., Zhang J., Wong C.M., Ng I.O.L., Garcia-Barcelo M.M., Cherny S.S., Tam P.K.H., Sham P.C., Lau W.C.S. and Lau Y.L., ELF1 is associated with systemic lupus erythematosus in Asian populations, Human Molecular Genetics. 2011, 20(3): 601-607.
Zhang Y., Yang W., Mok C.C., Chan T.M., Wong R.W.S., Mok T.M.Y., Lee K.W., Wong S.N., Leung A.M.H., Lee T.L., Ho M.H.K., Lee P.P.W., Wong W.H.S., Yang J., Zhang J., Wong C.M., Ng I.O.L., Garcia-Barcelo M.M., Cherny S.S., Tam P.K.H., Sham P.C., Lau W.C.S. and Lau Y.L., Two missense variants in UHRF1BP1 are indpendently associated with systemic lupus erythematosus in Hong Kong Chinese, Genes and Immunity. 2011, 12(3): 231-234.
Zhu J., Garcia-Barcelo M.M., Tam P.K.H. and Lui V.C.H., HOXB5 cooperates with NKX2-1 in the transcription of human RET, PLoS One. 2011, 6(6): e20815.


Researcher : Geng W
List of Research Outputs

Geng W., Man K., Cheng Q., Liu Y., Ng K.T.P., Liu X., Poon R.T.P., Fan S.T. and Lo C.M., The potential role of early-phase graft injury in induction of late-phase chemoresistance after liver transplantation (Abstract & Oral Presentation), The 23rd International Congress of the Transplantation Society, Vancouver, Canada, 15 - 19 August 2010.
Geng W., Man K., Cheng Q., Ng T.P., Liu X., Fan S.T. and Lo C.M., Young Investigator Travel Award - The role of interferon-gamma inducible protein 10 (IP10) in early-phase graft injury induced cisplatin resistance after liver transplantation (Abstract), The 2011 Joint International Congress of ILTS, ELITA, & LICAGE, Valencia, Spain, 22-25 June 2011. 2011.
Qi X., Ng T.P., Liu X., Geng W., Ling C., Li C., Fan S.T., Lo C.M. and Man K., International TTS Basic Science Symposium Mentee/Mentor Travel Award - Down-regulation of glutathione peroxidase 3 (GPx3) by acute phase inflammation in small-for-size graft promotes tumor invasiveness after liver transplantation (Abstract), XII TTS Basic Science Symposium and II ESOT Basic Science Meeting, Boston, USA, 11-14 June 2011. 2011.
Qi X., Man K., Ng T.P., Liu X., Geng W., Ling C., Li C., Fan S.T. and Lo C.M., Young Investigator Travel Award - The role of glutathione peroxidase 3 (GPx3): bridging liver graft injury and tumor invasiveness after liver transplantation (Abstract), The 2011 Joint International Congress of ILTS, ELITA, & LICAGE, Valencia, Spain, 22-25 June 2011. 2011.


Researcher : Guo D
List of Research Outputs

Ng K.T.P., Lee K.W., Cheng Q., Wo Y.H., Sun K.W., Guo D., Lim Z.X.H., Lo C.M., Poon R.T.P., Fan S.T. and Man K., Suppression of tumorigenesis and metastasis of hepatocellular carcinoma by shRNA interference targeting on homeoprotein Six1, International Journal of Cancer. 2010, 127(4): 859-872.


Researcher : Hao W
List of Research Outputs

Hao W., Liu X., Chan I.H.Y., Chan K.L., Tam P.K.H. and Wong K.K.Y., Single-port laparoscoic varicocelectomy induces minmal post-operative stress response in children [Poster presentation], IPEG's 20th Annual Congress for Endosurgery in Children, Prague, Czech Republic, 3-7 May 2011.
Lee P.Y., Hao W., Liu X.L., Yan J., Sun R.W.Y., Che C.M. and Wong K.K.Y., Lipidic nanoparticle based delivery of gold porphryin inhibits the growth of neuroblastoma , Nanomedicine: Nanotechnology, Biology and Medicine (manuscript in review, 2011). 2010.


Researcher : He GW
Project Title:1999 American Physiological Society Conference: Biology of Potassium Channels (From Molecules to Disease) Role of K+ Channels in Endothelum-derived Hyperpolarizing Factor (EDHF)-mediated Function in Coronary Microartery 2) Reduced Conductance of Kca and K ATP Channels by University of Wisconsin Solution (UWS) in Coronary Microartery
Investigator(s):He G
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Grants for Teaching Staff
Start Date:09/1999




Researcher : Ho ACW
List of Research Outputs

Chan Y.W., Chow V.L.Y., Mok V.W.K., Ho A.C.W. and Wei W.I., Prediction of surgical outcome using plasma Epstein-barr virus DNA and (18) F-FDG PET-CT scan in recurrent nasopharyngeal carcinoma, Head and Neck. 2011.
Ho A.C.W., Lee R., Co M.T., Chow C.K. and Au Yeung K.M., Is virtual endoscopy of the middle ear useful?, Ear Nose Throat. 2011, 90(6): 256-260.
Yuen P.W., Ho A.C.W. and Wong B.Y.H., Ultrasonographic screening for occult thyroid cancer, Head and Neck. 2011, 33 (4): 453-457.


Researcher : Ho DWY
List of Research Outputs

Chen L., Ho D.W.Y., Lee N.P.Y., Sun S., Lam B.H., Wong K.F., Yi X., Lau G., Ng E.W.Y., Poon T.C.W., Lai P.B.S., Cai Z., Peng J., Leng X., Poon R.T.P. and Luk J.M.C., Enhanced detection of early hepatocellular carcinoma by serum SELDI-TOF proteomic signature combined with alpha-fetoprotein marker, Annals of Surgical Oncology. 2010, 17(9): 2518-2525.


Researcher : Ho JWC
Project Title:The Hereditary Gastrointestinal Cancer Registry - a programme for the people of Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Ho JWC, Yuen ST, Chung LP, Kwan KYM
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:Terry Fox Fellowship
Start Date:06/2000


Project Title:A Genome-Wide Association Study on the Predisposition to Colorectal Cancer in the Han Chinese Population in Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Ho JWC, Sham PC
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:Michael and Betty Kadoorie Cancer Genetics Research Programme (MBKCGRP) II
Start Date:01/2008


Project Title:The acceptability and feasibility of a diet and physical activity intervention to prevent recurrence in colorectal cancer survivors
Investigator(s):Ho JWC, Leung SSK, Lee AM, Macfarlane DJ, Fong DYT
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:World Cancer Research Fund - General Award
Start Date:03/2010


List of Research Outputs

Ho J.W.C., Ho M.Y. and Chu A.T.W., Across culture and health systems: Asia (Hong Kong), In: Rodriguez-Bigas, M.A.; Cutait, R.; Lynch, P.M.; Tomlinson, I.; Vasen, H.F.A., Hereditary Colorectal Cancer (MD Anderson Solid Tumor Oncology Series Vol 5) . New York, Springer, 2010, 445-459.
Ho J.W.C., Hui B., Fong D.Y.T., Macfarlane D.J., Lee A.M., Leung S.S.K., Cerin E., Chan W., Leung I., Lam S., Taylor A.J. and Cheng K.K., Physical Activity Intervention in Cancer Survivors: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials , NCRI conference, Liverpool, UK. 2010.
Ho J.W.C., Choi S.C., Lee Y.F., Hui T.C.K., Cherny S.S., Garcia-Barcelo M.M., Carvajal-Carmona L., Liu R., To S.H., Yau T.K., Chung C.C., Yau C.C., Hui S.M., Lau P.Y., Yuen C.H., Wong Y.W., Ho S., Fung S.S., Thomlinson I.P., Houlston R.S., Cheng K.K. and Sham P.C., Replication study of SNP associations for colorectal cancer in Hong Kong Chinese, British Journal of Cancer. 2010, 104(2): 369-375.
Ho M.Y., Ho J.W.C., Bonanno G., Chu A.T.W. and Chan M.S., Dispositional hope to predict resilience after hereditary colorectal cancer genetic testing: a prospective outcome trajectory study (Abstract and proceeding) , International Congress of Applied Psychology 2010, 11-16 July 2010, Melbourne, Australia. 2010.
Leung S.S.K., Lee A.M., Ho J.W.C., Cheng K.K., Macfarlane D.J., Fong D.Y.T., Leung I.P.F., Lam S.H.S., Taylor A.J., Cerin E. and Chan W., Experience of lifestyle changes among colorectal cancer survivors after diagnosis and treatment., 12th Annual Evidence-Based Practice Conference, Phoenix, USA. 2011.
Leung S.S.K., Lee A.M., Ho J.W.C., Cheng K.K., Macfarlane D.J., Fong D.Y.T., Leung I.P.F., Lam S.H.S., Taylor A.J., Cerin E. and Chan W., Need assessment on lifestyle modification intervention for colorectal cancer survivors., 12th Annual Evidence-Based Practice Conference, Phoenix, USA. 2011.
Lo P.H.Y., Chan J.S.M., Wang C., Lee A.M., Leung P.P.Y., Ho T.H., Ho A.H.Y., Ho J.W.C. and Chan C.L.W., Differential response of an Eastern Body-Mind-Spirit (BMS) intervention on the psychological well-being and quality of life among colorectal cancer patients with different levels of baseline anxiety and depression, Hong Kong International Cancer Congress. 2010.
Shum N.F., Lui Y.L., Choi H.K., Lau S.C. and Ho J.W.C., A comprehensive training programme for nurse endoscopist performing flexible sigmoidoscopy in Hong Kong, Journal of Clinical Nursing. 2010, 19(13-14): 1891-1896.
Wong H.P.S., Ho J.W.C., Koo M.W.L., Yu L., Wu K.K., Lam K.Y., Tai K.K., Ko J.K., Shin V.Y., Chu K.M. and Cho C.H., Effects of adrenaline in human colon adenocarcinoma HT-29 cells, Life Sciences. 2011, 88: 1108-1112.


Researcher : Ho KL
List of Research Outputs

Cho C.L., Ho K.L., Chu S.S.M. and Tam P.C., Robot-assisted versus standard laparoscopic partial nephrectomy: comparison of perioperative outcomes from a single institution, Hong Kong Medical Journal. 2011, 17(1): 33-38.
Ho K.L., Tsu J.H.L., Ng W.M., Law W.L., Tam P.C. and Ho B.S.H., Rectourethral fistula after radical prostatecomy: transperineal repair in jack-knife position, Surgical Practice. 2010, 14: 102-104.
Ho K.L., Fu K.K.F., Wong C.W.S., Chu S.S.M., Tam P.C., Ho B.S.H. and Wong E.M.H., Relationship between intra-abdominal adhesions and long-term outcomes of laparoscopic-assisted peritoneal dialysis catheter insertion, American Urological Association Annual Meeting, Washington USA, 14-19 May 2011.


Researcher : Ho P
List of Research Outputs

Szeto G.P.Y., Ho P., Ting A.C.W., Poon J.T.C., Tsang R.C.C. and Cheng S.W.K., A study of surgeons' postural muscle activity during open, laparoscopic, and endovascular surgery, Surgical Endoscopy. 2010, 24: 1712-1721.


Researcher : Ho WK
Project Title:Effect of chemotherapy on cochlear function
Investigator(s):Ho WK
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:Other Funding Scheme
Start Date:06/1996


Project Title:Evaluation of a novel electronic device in screening for obstructive sleep syndrome in snore
Investigator(s):Ho WK, Chung KF
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:Other Funding Scheme
Start Date:03/2002


Project Title:Study of changes in upper airway pressure in patients before and after upper airway surgery for sleep-related breathing disorders: identification of levels of collapse and prediction of surgical response
Investigator(s):Ho WK, Wei WI
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:11/2003


List of Research Outputs

Tsang R.K.Y., Ho W.K. and Wei W.I., Combined transnasal endoscopic and transoral robotic resection of recurrent nasopharyngeal carcinoma, Head & Neck Journal. 2011.
Tsang R.K.Y., Chung J.C.K., Ng Y.W., To V.S.H., Ho A.C.W., Chan Y.W., Ho W.K. and Wei W.I., Efficacy of neck dissection for locoregional failures versus isolated nodal failures in nasopharyngeal carcinoma, Head & Neck. 2011.
Tsang R.K.Y., Chung J.C.K., To V.S.H., Chan Y.W., Ho W.K. and Wei W.I., Efficacy of salvage neck dissection for isolated nodal recurrences in early carcinoma of oral tongue with watchful waiting management of initial N0 neck, Head and Neck. 2010, Epub ahead of print.
Wei W.I., Chan Y.W., Ng W.M. and Ho W.K., Surgical salvage of persistent or recurrent nasopharyngeal carcinoma with maxillary swing approach - critical appraisal after 2 decades, Head and Neck. 2010, Epub ahead of print.
Wei W.I. and Ho W.K., Transoral robotic resection of recurrent nasopharyngeal carcinoma, The Laryngoscope. 2010, 120(10): 2011-2014.
Wong S.T.S., Chan Y.W., To V.S.H., Tsang R.K.Y., Ho W.K. and Wei W.I., Oncogenic activity of Epstein-Barr Virus encoded Latent membrane protein 1 in undifferentiated nasopharyngeal carcinoma., In: Jeremy R. Davis, Oncoproteins: Types and Detection. Hauppauge, NY, USA, Nova Science Publishers, 2010, 97-102.
Wong T.S., Chan W.S., Li C.H., Liu R.W., Tang W.W., Tsao G.S.W., Tsang R.K.Y., Ho W.K., Wei W.I. and Chan J.Y.K., Curcumin alters the migratory phenotype of nasopharyngeal carcinoma cells through up-egulation of E-cadherin, Anticancer Research. 2010, 30(7): 2851-2856.


Researcher : Ho WWS
List of Research Outputs

Leung G.K.K., Ng K.B., Ho W.W.S., Hung K.N. and Yuen W.K., Impact of a trauma team on the outcome of patients with acute subdural haematoma(ASDH), Injury 2011. 2011.


Researcher : Hui KCW
List of Research Outputs

Chen Y., Li D., Tsang J.Y.S., Niu N., Peng J., Zhu J., Hui K.C.W., Xu A., Lui V.C.H., Lamb J.R. and Tam P.K.H., PPAR-y signaling and IL-5 inhibition together prevent chronic rejection of MHC Class II-mismatched cardiac grafts, The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation. 2011, 30(6): 698-706.


Researcher : Hung KN
List of Research Outputs

Leung G.K.K., Law H.Y., Hung K.N., Fan Y.W. and Lui W.M., Combined simultaneous transcranial and transsphenoidal resection of large-to-giant pituitary adenomas, Acta Neurochirurgica (Wien). 2011, 153(7): 1401-1408.
Leung G.K.K., Wong S.W.H., Ng K.B. and Hung K.N., Concomitant use of Western and Traditional Chinese Medicine treatments in neurosurgical patients, Chinese Journal of Integrative Medicine. 2011, 17: 1-5.
Leung G.K.K., Chan K.H. and Hung K.N., Growing skull fracture in an adult nine years after blunt head trauma, Journal of Clinical Neuroscience. 2011, 18: 855-857.
Leung G.K.K., Ng K.B., Ho W., Hung K.N. and Yuen W.K., Impact of a multidisciplinary trauma team on the outcome of acute subdural haematoma, Injury. 2011, Epub on 2011-04-05.
Leung G.K.K., Ng K.B., Ho W.W.S., Hung K.N. and Yuen W.K., Impact of a trauma team on the outcome of patients with acute subdural haematoma(ASDH), Injury 2011. 2011.
Lui V.C.H., Sin S.S.L., Pu J.K.S., Hung K.N. and Leung G.K.K., Invasion of human glioma cells is regulated by multiple chloride channels including CIC-3, Anticancer Research. 2010, 30: 4515-4524.


Researcher : Kwok KM
List of Research Outputs

Chan W.M., Lau L.S., Kwok K.M., Law W.L., Ho J.C.M., Chu K.M. and Poon R.T.P., A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, ascending dose infusion trial of the pharmacokinetics of recombinant human gelsolin in patients with decreased natural gelsolin levels. ATS meeting 2011 , American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. 2011, 183: A5601.


Researcher : Kwong A
List of Research Outputs

Au A.H.Y., Lam W.W.T., Kwong A., Suen D.T.K., Tsang J.W.H., Yeo W., Suen J., Ho W.M., Yau T.K., Soong I., Wong K.Y., Sze W.K., Ng A., Girgis A. and Fielding R., Prevalence of psychosocial unmet needs of Chinese women facing advanced breast cancer (abstract and poster presentation), The 2nd Meeting of East Asia Psycho-Oncology Society, 23-24 August 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, School of Public Health, University of Hong Kong, 2010, 31.
Au H.Y.A., Lam W.W.T., Kwong A., Suen D.T.K., Tsang J.W.H., Yeo W., Suen J., Ho W.M., Yau T.K., Soong I., Wong K.Y., Sze W.K., Ng A., Girgis A. and Fielding R., Validation of the supportive care needs survey (SCNS-SF34): the Chinese version (Ch-SCNS-SF34) (abstract), 17th Hong Kong International Cancer Congress, 3-5 November 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, University of Hong Kong, 2010.
Kwong A., Chu A.T.W., Wu C. and Wong H.N., A Retrospective Study On Surveillance Behavior And Prophylaxis After Genetic Testing For Hereditary Breast And Ovarian Cancer In Hong Kong Chinese Families, American Society of Clinical Oncoloy Annual Meeting (ASCO). 2010.
Kwong A., Ng E.K.O., Tang E.Y.H., Wong C.L., Law F.B.F., Leung C.P.H., Chan A.H.Y., Cheung M.T., To M.Y., Ma E.S.K., West D.W. and Ford J.M., A novel de novo BRCA1 mutation in a Chinese woman with early onset breast cancer, Familial Cancer. 2011, 10(2): 233-237.
Kwong A., Chair (2008 - present), International Membership Committee, Association Women's Surgeon, USA. 2011.
Kwong A., Chairlady and Founder (2008 - present), Women's Chapter, The College of Surgeons of Hong Kong, Hong Kong. 2011.
Kwong A., Chairman and Founder (2007 - present), Hong Kong Hereditary Breast Cancer Family Registry, Hong Kong. 2011.
Kwong A., Wong H.N., Shea C., Suen D.T.K. and Choi C.L.Y., Choice of management of Southern Chinese BRCA mutation carriers, World Journal of Surgery. 2010, 34(7): 1416-1426.
Kwong A., Committee Member (2007 - present), Breast Cancer Audit and Central Oncology Committee, Hospital Authority, Hong Kong. 2011.
Kwong A., Committee Member (2011 - present), Women Helping Women, Hong Kong. 2011.
Kwong A., Consultant (2008 - present), Global Chinese Breast Cancer Groups Alliance for breast cancer patient advocacy, Hong Kong. 2011.
Kwong A., Consultant (2008 - present), Kerry Group Kuok Foundation Ltd. and Trainer for China Villages doctors, Hong Kong. 2011.
Kwong A., Debate: Nipple Sparing Mastectomy: Proposer, Controversies in Breast Cancer Symposium, Oman, 12 - 13 February 2011. 2011.
Kwong A., Director (2007 - present), The Hong Kong Hereditary and High Risk Breast Cancer Programme, Hong Kong. 2011.
Kwong A., Director of Breast Center (2007 - present), Tung Wah Hospital, Hong Kong. 2011.
Kwong A., Estee Lauder Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign World Pink Ambassador (2008 - present), Estee Lauder, Hong Kong. 2011.
Kwong A., Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer. The Hong Kong update., First Seminar of Hereditary Ovarian and Breast Cancer Syndrome, Tokyo, 23 January 2011. 2011.
Kwong A., Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer: The Hong Kong Asia experience, The 3rd International Oncoplastic Breast Surgery Symposium 2010, Tokyo, Japan, 25 - 27 November, 2010. 2010.
Kwong A., Hereditary breast and ovarian cancer: The Asia experience , 9th Asia Pacific Conference on Human Genetics, Hong Kong, 30 November - 3 December 2010.
Kwong A., Honorary Consultant (2007 - present), Hong Kong Sanatorium and Hospital, Hong Kong. 2011.
Kwong A., Honorary Medical Advisor (2009 - present), Circle of Friends in collaboration with Anti-Cancer Society, Hong Kong. 2011.
Kwong A. and Ng E.K.O., Managing BRCA mutation carriers in China: Reply, World Journal of Surgery. 2011, 35: 458-459.
Kwong A. and Ng E.K.O., Managing BRCA mutation carriers in China: Reply, World Journal of Surgery. 2011, 35: 460-461.
Kwong A., Marie Claire group "Fashion with Heart" Award , Marie Claire group, Hong Kong. 2010.
Kwong A., Medical Advisor (2008 - present), Dragon Abreast Patient Advocacy Group, Hong Kong. 2011.
Kwong A., Medical Advisor (2008 - present), The Hong Kong Cancer Fund, Hong Kong. 2011.
Kwong A., Member (2008 - present), CME Committee and Core Development Team, The College of Surgeons of Hong Kong, Hong Kong. 2011.
Kwong A., Nipple Sparing Mastectomy: an acceptable technique, The 3rd International Oncoplastic Breast Surgery Symposium 2010, Tokyo, Japan, 25 - 27 November 2010. 2010.
Kwong A., Nipple sparing mastectomy, Asia Breast Cancer Collaborative Group Meeting 2010, Guanzhou, China, 3 September 2010.
Kwong A., Prevention, diagnosis and management of breast cancer, The University of Hong Kong Health Services Lecture series, Hong Kong, 2 December 2010. 2010.
Kwong A., State of the art in sentinel lymph node biopsy, Best of ASCO China, Nanking, China, 4 July 2010.
Kwong A., Understanding hereditary breast and ovarian cancer, Hong Kong Hereditary Breast Cancer Family Registry Patient Talk, Hong Kong, 10 July 2010. 2010.
Kwong A., Visiting Associate Professor (2011 - present), Department of Oncology, Stanford University School of Medicine. 2011.
Kwong A., 遺傳性乳癌 , 乳癌多面睇, 給患者實用的手冊, 第二版.東區尤德夫人那打素醫院, 臨床腫瘤科,香港防癌會 . 2011, 111-113.
Kwong A., 重建乳房, 乳癌病人自拾自信, 都市健康小百科, 第二冊. 香港, 香港大學李嘉誠醫學院, 2011, 86-87.
Li W.W.Y., Lam W.W.T., Kwong A. and Fielding R., Waiting to see the doctor: Understanding appraisal and utilization components of consultation delay for new breast symptoms in Chinese women, Pyscho-Oncology. 2011, Accepted.
Li W.Y., Lam W.W.T., Chan M., Or A., Kwong A., Suen D.T.K., Chan S. and Fielding R., Understanding how and why Chinese women seek medical help for symptomatic breast cancer (abstract), 17th Hong Kong International Cancer Congress, 3-5 November 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, University of Hong Kong, 2010.
Ng E.K.O., Yu J., Kwong A. and Sung J.J.Y., Systemic microRNAs: novel biomarkets for colorectal and other cancers? Authors' Response, Gut. 2010, 59(7): 1004.
Smith I.E., Pierga J.Y., Biganzoli L., Cortes-Funes H., Thomssen C., Pivot X., Fabi A., Xu B., Stroyakovskiy D., Franke F.A., Kaufman B., Mainwaring P., Pienkowski T., De Valk B., Kwong A., Gonzalez-Trujillo J.L., Koza I., Petrakova K., Pereira D., Pritchard K.I. and ATHENA STUDY G., First-line bevacizumab plus taxane-based chemotherapy for locally recurrent or metastatic breast cancer: safety and efficacy in an open-label study in 2,251 patients, Annals of Oncology. 2011, 22: 595-602.


Researcher : Lam BKY
List of Research Outputs

Chan S.C., Dai W.C., Lo C.M., Lam B.K.Y., Kwan Y.M., Ho W.Y. and Fan S.T., Monday blues of deceased-donor liver transplantation, Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Diseases International. 2011, 10(1): 26-29.


Researcher : Lam CM
List of Research Outputs

Fan S.T., Lo C.M., Poon R.T.P., Yeung C., Liu C.L., Yuen W.K., Lam C.M., Ng K.K.C. and Chan S.C., Continuous improvement of survival outcomes of resection of hepatocellular carcinoma: a 20-year experience, Annals of Surgery. 2011, 253(4): 745-758.
Fan S.T., Poon R.T.P., Yeung C., Lam C.M., Lo C.M., Yuen W.K., Ng K.K.C., Liu C.L. and Chan S.C., Outcome after partial hepatectomy for hepatocellular cancer within the Milan criteria, British Journal of Surgery. 2011, Epub ahead of print.


Researcher : Lam CT
Project Title:The potential role of CD44 in liver regeneration
Investigator(s):Lam CT
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:01/2010
Completion Date:06/2011


List of Research Outputs

Lam C.T., Yang Z., Lau C.K., Tam K.H., Fan S.T. and Poon R.T.P., Brain-derived neurotrophic factor promotes tumorigenesis via induction of neovascularization: implication in hepatocellular carcinoma, Clinical Cancer Research. 2011, 17(10): 3123-3133.


Researcher : Lam SC
List of Research Outputs

Chow K.M., Ng L., Li H.S., Cheng C.W., Lam S.C., Chu A.C.Y., Pang R.W.C. and Poon R.T.P., Anti-tumor efficacy of recombinant human arginase in combination with chemotherapeutic agents in human hepatocellular carcinoma, AACR 102nd Annual Meeting. 2011.
Chu A.C.Y., Lam S.C., Poon R.T.P. and Pang R.W.C., Enhanced Therapeutic Efficacy Of Transarterial Chemoebolization Treatment In Hcc By Mtor Inhibitor Rad001, 16th Medical Research Conference, Department Of Medicine, The University Of Hong Kong. 2011.
Chu A.C.Y., Lam S.C., Chow K.M., Poon R.T.P. and Pang R.W.C., RAD001 inhibits the growth of HCC in TACE treated orthotropic HCC models , 17th Hong Kong International cancer congress. 2010.


Researcher : Lam SP
List of Research Outputs

Lam S.P., Luk J.M.C., Man K., Ng K.T.P., Cheung C.K.Y., Rose-John S. and Lo C.M., Activation of interleukin-6-induced glycoprotein 130/signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 pathway in mesenchymal stem cells enhances hepatic differentiation, proliferation, and liver regeneration, Liver Transplantation. 2010, 16(10): 1195-1206.


Researcher : Lamb JR
List of Research Outputs

Chen Y., Li D., Tsang J.Y.S., Niu N., Peng J., Zhu J., Hui K.C.W., Xu A., Lui V.C.H., Lamb J.R. and Tam P.K.H., PPAR-y signaling and IL-5 inhibition together prevent chronic rejection of MHC Class II-mismatched cardiac grafts, The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation. 2011, 30(6): 698-706.
Tsang J.Y.S., Li D., Ho D., Peng J., Xu A., Lamb J.R., Chen Y. and Tam P.K.H., Novel immunomodulatory effects of adiponectin on dendritic cell functions, International Immunopharmacology. 2011, 11(5): 604-609.


Researcher : Lan LCL
List of Research Outputs

Chung P.H.Y., Wong K.K.Y., Lan L.C.L. and Tam P.K.H., Early thoracoscoic decortication promotes the recovery of parapnemonic empyema in children (poster presentation), 44th Annual Meeting of Pacific Association of Pediatric Surgeons, Cancum, Mexico, 10-14 April 2011.
Wong K.K.Y., Wang H.L., Lan L.C.L., Chan K.L. and Tam P.K.H., Laparoscopic hernioplasty: purse-string or flip-flap technique? (Oral presentation), 44th Annual Meeting of Pacific Association of Pediatric Surgeons, Cancum, Mexico, 10-14 April 2011.
Wong K.K.Y., Chung P.H.Y., Chan I.H.Y., Lan L.C.L. and Tam P.K.H., Performing Kasai portoenterostomy beyond 60 days of life is not necessarily associated with a worse outcome, Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition. 2010, 51(5): 631-634.


Researcher : Lang BHH
List of Research Outputs

Chan K.K.D., Lang B.H.H. and Law T.T., Value of fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography in characterizing clinically-significant thyroid carcinomas, Surgical Practice. 2011, 2011-15: 34-40.
Chu K.K. and Lang B.H.H., Clinicopathologic predictors for early and late biochemical hypothyroidism after hemithyroidectomy, American Journal of Surgery. 2011, Epub ahead of print.
Lang B.H.H. and Chow M.P., A comparison of surgical outcomes between endoscopic and robotically assisted thyroidectomy: the authors' initial experience, Surgical Endoscopy. 2010, 2010 Nov 19: 1.
Lang B.H.H., Current status of robotic surgery in Hong Kong , Severance (Yonsei) da Vinci Live 2010 held at the Severance Hospital Yonsei University Health System, Korea. 2010.
Lang B.H.H., Endoscopic approach - an evolutionary step toward robotic thyroidectomy, Severance (Yonsei) da Vinci Live 2010 held at the Severance Hospital Yonsei University Health System, Korea. 2010.
Lang B.H.H., Chow M.P. and Wong K.P., Endoscopic vs robotic thyroidectomy: which is better?, Annals of Surgical Oncology. 2011, Epub ahead of print.
Lang B.H.H., Wong K.P., Wan K.Y. and Lo C.Y., Impact of routine unilateral central neck dissection on preablative and postablative stimulated thyroglobulin levels after total thyroidectomy in papillary thyroid carcinoma, Annals of Surgical Oncology. 2011, 19(1): 60-7.
Lang B.H.H., Lo C.Y., Wong O.L. and Cowling B.J., Impact of second primary malignancy on outcomes of differentiated thyroid carcinoma, Surgery. 2010, 148(6): 1191-6.
Lang B.H.H., Management of pancreatic neuroendocrie tumor - the Hong Kong experience, Gastroenteropancreatic-neuroendocrine Tumor Registry Meeting, Taipei, Taiwan, November 2010. 2010.
Lang B.H.H., Management of thyroid carcinoma recurrence, Joint Surgical Symposium between the University of Hong Kong and Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital. 2010.
Lang B.H.H., Minimally invasive thyroid and parathyroid operations: surgical techniques and pearls, Advances in Surgery. 2010, 185-198.
Lang B.H.H., Reviewer, American Journal of Surgery. 2011.
Lang B.H.H., Reviewer, Annals of Surgery. 2011.
Lang B.H.H., Reviewer, Annals of Surgical Oncology. 2011.
Lang B.H.H., Reviewer, Asian Journal of Surgery. 2011.
Lang B.H.H., Reviewer, Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery. 2011.
Lang B.H.H., Reviewer, Clinical Endocrinology (Oxf.). 2011.
Lang B.H.H., Reviewer, Endoscopy. 2011.
Lang B.H.H., Reviewer, European Journal of Surgican Oncology. 2011.
Lang B.H.H., Reviewer, Expert Review of Anticancer Therapy. 2011.
Lang B.H.H., Reviewer, Hong Kong Medical Journal. 2011.
Lang B.H.H., Reviewer, Journal of Endocrinological Investigation. 2011.
Lang B.H.H., Reviewer, Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism. 2011.
Lang B.H.H., Reviewer, Journal of Surgical Oncology. 2011.
Lang B.H.H., Reviewer, Southern Medical Journal. 2011.
Lang B.H.H., Reviewer, Surgery. 2011.
Lang B.H.H., Reviewer, Surgical Endoscopy. 2011.
Lang B.H.H., Reviewer, Surgical Practice. 2011.
Lang B.H.H., Reviewer, World Journal of Surgery. 2011.
Lang B.H.H., Reviewer, World Journal of Surgical Oncology. 2011.
Lang B.H.H. and Wong K.P., Risk factors for nonsynchronous second primary malignancy and related death in patients with differentiated thyroid carcinoma, Ann Surg Oncol. 2011, Epub ahead of print.
Lang B.H.H., Wong I.O., Wong K.P., Cowling B.J. and Wan K.Y., Risk of Second Primary Malignancy in Differentiated Thyroid Carcinoma Treated with Radioactive Iodine Therapy, Surgery. 2011, Epub ahead of print.
Lang B.H.H. and Law T.T., The role of 18F-Fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography in thyroid neoplasms, Oncologist. 2011, 16(4): 456-466.
Law T.T. and Lang B.H.H., Incidental thyroid carcinoma by FDG-PET/CT: a study of clinicopathological characteristics, Annals of Surgical Oncology. 2010, 18(2): 472-8.
Ngan E.S.W., Garcia-Barcelo M.M., Lang B.H.H., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R., Tam P.K.H. and Xu J., A risk assessment kit for goiter and thyroid cancer, Collaboration Agreement with Guangzhou Surexam Bio-Tech Co. Ltd. 2010.
Yip J., Lang B.H.H. and Lo C.Y., Changing trend in surgical indication and management for Graves' disease, Am J Surg. 2011, Epub ahead of print.


Researcher : Lau CK
List of Research Outputs

Lam C.T., Yang Z., Lau C.K., Tam K.H., Fan S.T. and Poon R.T.P., Brain-derived neurotrophic factor promotes tumorigenesis via induction of neovascularization: implication in hepatocellular carcinoma, Clinical Cancer Research. 2011, 17(10): 3123-3133.


Researcher : Lau CST
Project Title:The role of Krüppel-like factor 4 in neuroblastoma regression
Investigator(s):Lau CST, Ngan ESW
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:01/2011


List of Research Outputs

Lau C.S.T., Wo Y.H., Kaplan D.R., Tam P.K.H. and Ngan E.S.W., Prokineticin-1 in malignant neuroblastoma subpopulations and tumor progression, Hong Kong International Cancer Congress, Hong Kong, 2-5 November, 2010.
Tsoi L.S., Lau C.S.T., Ohira M., Nakagawara A., Tam P.K.H. and Ngan E.S.W., Kruppel-like factor (KLF4) suppresses neuroblastoma growth by promoting smooth-muscle differentiation, International Society for Stem Cell Research Annual Meeting, Toronto, Canada, 15-18 June, 2011.


Researcher : Lau KP
List of Research Outputs

Lam A.K., Lau K.P., Gopalan V., Luk J.M.C. and Lo C.Y., Quantitative analysis of the expression of TGF-alpha and EGFR in papillary thyroid carcinoma: clinicopathological relevance, Pathology. 2011, 43(1): 40-47.


Researcher : Law FBF
List of Research Outputs

Kwong A., Ng E.K.O., Tang E.Y.H., Wong C.L., Law F.B.F., Leung C.P.H., Chan A.H.Y., Cheung M.T., To M.Y., Ma E.S.K., West D.W. and Ford J.M., A novel de novo BRCA1 mutation in a Chinese woman with early onset breast cancer, Familial Cancer. 2011, 10(2): 233-237.


Researcher : Law SYK
Project Title:Potential Roles of RON and Its Ligand Macrophage Stimulating Protein (MSP) as Prognostic Markers in Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma (ESCC)
Investigator(s):Law SYK, Luk JMC
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:03/2006


Project Title:Identification and characterization of the roles of cancer stem cells (CSCs) in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) and its implications in therapeutic development
Investigator(s):Law SYK, Lee NPY, Luk JMC
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:12/2007


Project Title:Molecular genetics and clinical advances in the study of esophageal and gastric cancers
Investigator(s):Law SYK
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:Croucher Advanced Study Institute
Start Date:01/2011


List of Research Outputs

Chan S.H.K., Ko J.M.Y., Chan K.W., Chan Y.P., Tao Q., Hyytiainen M., Keski-Oja J., Law S.Y.K., Srivastava G., Tang J., Tsao G.S.W., Chen H., Stanbridge E.J. and Lung M.L., The ECM portein LTBP-2 is a suppressor of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma tumor formation but higher tumor expression associates with poor patient outcome, International Journal of Cancer. 2011, 129: 565-573.
Chan S.Y., Tong D.K.H., Wong K.H. and Law S.Y.K., Prognostic factors for adenocarcinoma of esophagogastric junction (AEG), Session on "Free Paper 26: Recurrence & Prognosis" (Abstract), 9th International Gastric Cancer Congress (IGCC 2011), Seoul, Korea, 20-23 April 2011.
Chan S.Y., Tong D.K.H., Wong K.H. and Law S.Y.K., Prognostic factors for adenocarcinoma of esophagogastric junction, SSAT Poster Session, ESOPHAGEAL: CLINICAL (I) (Abstract), Digestive Disease Week 2011, Chicage, USA, 7-10 May 2011.
Cheung P.P.Y., Deng W., Man C.W.Y., Tse W.W., Srivastava G., Law S.Y.K., Tsao G.S.W. and Cheung A., Genetic alterations in a telomerase-immortalized human esophageal epithelial cell line: Implications for carcinogenesis, Cancer Letters. 2010, 293(1): 41-51.
Chung M.F.Y. and Law S.Y.K., Serum profiling for chemoradiation therapy response prediction biomarkers by Surface-Enhanced Laser Desorption / Ionization Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometry (SELDI-TOF MS) (Abstract), The Croucher Foundation Advanced Study Institute on "Molecular Genetics and Clinical Advances in the Study of Esophageal and Gastric Cancers", Department of Surgery and Department of Clinical Oncology, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, 23-27 January 2011.
Chung M.F.Y., Law S.Y.K., Kwong D.L.W. and Luk J.M.C., Serum soluble E-cadherin is a potential prognostic marker in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma, Diseases of the Esophagus. 2011, 24(1): 49-55.
Kong K.L., Kwong D.L.W., Fu L., Chan H.M., Chen L., Liu H., Li Y., Zhu Y.H., Bi J., Qin Y.R., Law S.Y.K. and Guan X.Y., Characterization of a candidate tumor suppressor gene uroplakin 1A in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma, Cancer Reserach. 2010, 70(21): 8832-8841.
Law S.Y.K., Advanced Study Institute Co-Directors, The Croucher Foundation Advanced Study Institute on "Molecular Genetics and Clinical Advances in the Study of Esophageal and Gastric Cancers", Department of Surgery and Department of Clinical Oncology, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, 23-27 January 2011. 2011.
Law S.Y.K., Can we predict survival after esophagectomy for cancer of the esophagus? Symposium on "Managment of Esophageal Cancer", 37th PCS Mid-year Convention & 18th Asian Congress of Surgery, Philippine College of Surgeons and the Asian Surgical Association, Lahug, Cebu City, 12-14 May 2011. 2011.
Law S.Y.K., Chairman, Session on "Multidisciplinary approaches for diagnosis and treatment", The Croucher Foundation Advanced Study Institute on "Molecular Genetics and Clinical Advances in the Study of Esophageal and Gastric Cancers", Department of Surgery and Department of Clinical Oncology, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, 23-27 January 2011. 2011.
Law S.Y.K., Chairman, Session on "Prevention, screening and diagnosis", The Croucher Foundation Advanced Study Institute on "Molecular Genetics and Clinical Advances in the Study of Esophageal and Gastric Cancers", Department of Surgery and Department of Clinical Oncology, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, 23-27 January 2011. 2011.
Law S.Y.K., Chairman, Session on "Therapeutic strategy in esophagogastric junction cancer", 9th International Conference of the Asian Clinical Oncology Society (ACOS), Gifu, Japan, 25-27 August 2010. 2010.
Law S.Y.K., Chairperson, Symposium on "Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery", 2010 Nanjing International Forum of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Nanjing, China, 22-24 October 2010. 2010.
Law S.Y.K., Current management of achalasia, Session on "Functional G.I.", Conjoint Scientific Congress 2010 on "Advances in Surgery through Multi-disciplinary Collaboration", The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh AND The College of Surgeons of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 25-26 September 2010. 2010.
Law S.Y.K., Esophageal cancer: Multidisciplinary care, Session on "Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery", Multi-Specialty Medical MEGA Conference, Association of Private Medical Specialists of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 16-17 April 2011. 2011.
Law S.Y.K., Gastroesophageal reflux disease increases the chance of esophageal cancer, Weekly Health Columns in Oriental Daily News, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, 26 June 2011. 2011.
Law S.Y.K., Gastrointestinal anastomotic leak: the esophageal anastomosis, Symposium on "Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery", 2010 Nanjing International Forum of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Nanjing, China, 22-24 October 2010. 2010.
Law S.Y.K., Light Diet Helps Prevent Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine Series on Weekly Health Columns in Oriental Daily News, 27 February 2011. 2011.
Law S.Y.K., Locally advanced cancer - should we resect?, Symposium on "Advanced Esophageal Cancer - The Optimal Treatment", 3rd Asia-Pacific Gastroesophageal Cancer Congress, Selangor, Malaysia, 10-12 November 2010. 2010.
Law S.Y.K., MIE experience in Queen Mary Hospital and The University of Hong Kong (Abstract), MIE Symposium in Taiwan, 台灣大學附設醫院胸腔外科及台灣內視鏡外科醫學會, Taiwan, 21 May 2011. 2011.
Law S.Y.K., Management of cancer of the gastro-esophageal junction, Symposium on "Surgerical Training of New Techniques (2)", 2010 Nanjing International Forum of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Nanjing, China, 22-24 October 2010. 2010.
Law S.Y.K., Management of gastroesophageal junction tumor, 9th International Conference of the Asian Clinical Oncology Society (ACOS), Gifu, Japan, 25-27 August 2010. 2010.
Law S.Y.K., Minimally invasive esophagectomy, Session on "Invited Videos 1: How I Do It - Step by Step", 12th World Congress of the International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus, Kagoshima, Japan, 2-5 September 2010. 2010.
Law S.Y.K., Moderator, Session on "Chemoradiotherapy", 12th World Congress of the International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus, Kagoshima, Japan, 2-5 September 2010. 2010.
Law S.Y.K., Moderator, Session on "Free Papers", 12th World Congress of the International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus, Kagoshima, Japan, 2-5 September 2010. 2010.
Law S.Y.K., Node clearance at esophagectomy - how and how much, Symposium on "Surgical Management of Esophageal Cancer", 3rd Asia-Pacific Gastroesophageal Cancer Congress, Selangor, Malaysia, 10-12 November 2010. 2010.
Law S.Y.K., Pitfalls in thoracoscopic esophagectomy, Symposium on "Thoracoscopic Esophagectomy Session, Cardiacthoracia Surgery Endoscopy Symposium", 2nd World (20nd Chinese) Endoscopy Doctors Conference AND 2nd Macau-Hong Kong Surgical Scientific Meeting AND World Endoscopy Expo, Macau, 29 October - 1 November 2010. 2010.
Law S.Y.K., Prediction of prognosis and treatment of recurrences, Session on "Recurrences and Prognostication for Esophageal and Gastric Cancer", Block III Program of the Joint Surgical Symposium, 2-Year Interactive Program, The University of Hong Kong and Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital, 3 December 2010. 2010.
Law S.Y.K., Prognostication for esophageal cancer: disease staging and beyond, Education Symposium on "New UICC TNM-Staging for Gastric and Esophageal Cancers", Hong Kong Society of Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeons, Hong Kong, 6 August 2010. 2010.
Law S.Y.K., Surgical myotomy for achalasia: evolution of technique" (Article 2, Speaker for Plenary Session IIB) , 37th PCS Mid-year Convention & 18th Asian Congress of Surgery, Philippine College of Surgeons and the Asian Surgical Association, Lahug, Cebu City, 12-14 May 2011. 2011.
Law S.Y.K., Trends in multimodal treatment for esophageal cancer in Asia, 9th International Conference of the Asian Clinical Oncology Society (ACOS), Gifu, Japan, 25-27 August 2010. 2010.
Lo H.Y.P., Lung H.L., Cheung A.K.L., Apte S.S., Chan K.W., Kwong F.M., Ko J.M.Y., Cheng Y., Law S.Y.K., Srivastava G., Zabarovsky E.R., Tsao G.S.W., Tang J.C., Stanbridge E.J. and Lung M.L., Extracellular protease ADAMTS9 suppresses esophageal and nasopharyngeal carcinoma tumor formation by inhibiting angiogenesis, Cancer Res. 2010, 70(13): 5567-76.
Tong D.K.H. and Law S.Y.K., Comparisons of old and new american joint cancer committee staging systems for esophageal cancer, Session on "Free Papers", 12th World Congress of the International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus, Kagoshima, Japan, 2-5 September 2010. 2010.
Tong D.K.H. and Law S.Y.K., Current management of cervical esophageal cancer, Asian Pacific Digestive Week 2010, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 19-22 September 2010.
Tong D.K.H., Law S.Y.K., Kwong D.L.W., Wei W.I., Ng W.M. and Wong K.H., Current management of cervical esophageal cancer, World Journal of Surgery. 2011, 35(3): 600-607.
Tong D.K.H., Law S.Y.K., Kwong D.L.W., Chan K.W., Lam A.K.Y. and Wong K.H., Histological regression of squamous esophageal carcinoma assessed by percentage of residual viable cells after neoadjuvant chemoradiation is an important prognostic factor, Ann Surg Oncol. 2010, 17(8): 2184-92.
Tong D.K.H. and Law S.Y.K., Minimally invasive approach, Symposium on "Management of Esophageal Cancer", 37th PCS Mid-year Convention & 18th Asian Congress of Surgery, Philippine College of Surgeons and the Asian Surgical Association, Lahug, Cebu City, 12-14 May 2011. 2011.
Tong D.K.H., Law S.Y.K., Chan S.Y. and Wong K.H., Minimally invasive esophageal stripping for early esophageal cancer, SSAT VIDEO SESSION II: BREAKFAST AT THE MOVIES (Abstract), Digestive Disease Week 2011, Chicage, USA, 7-10 May 2011.
Tong D.K.H., Law S.Y.K., Chan S.Y. and Wong K.H., Minimally invasive esophagectomy for carcinoma of esophagus after neoadjuvant chemoradiation, SSAT VIDEO SESSION I: SPECIALTY VIDEOS (Abstract), Digestive Disease Week 2011, Chicage, USA, 7-10 May 2011.
Tong D.K.H. and Law S.Y.K., Minimally invasive myotomy for achalasia, Session on "Free Papers", 12th World Congress of the International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus, Kagoshima, Japan, 2-5 September 2010. 2010.
Tong D.K.H., Law S.Y.K., Chan S.Y. and Wong K.H., Prior chemoradiation and retrosternal placement of conduit were risk factors for development of benign anastomotic stricture after esophagectomy using a hand-sewn technique, SSAT Poster Session, ESOPHAGEAL: CLINICAL (III) (Abstract), Digestive Disease Week 2011, Chicage, USA, 7-10 May 2011.
Tong D.K.H., Law S.Y.K. and Wong K.H., The use of self-expanding metallic stents (SEMS) is effective in symptom palliation from recurrent tumor after esophagogastrectomy for cancer, Diseases of the Esophagus. 2010, 23(8): 660-665.
Wong V.C., Chen H., Ko J.M.Y., Chan K.W., Chan Y.P., Law S.Y.K., Chua D.T.T., Kwong D.L.W., Lung H.L., Srivastava G., Tang J.C., Tsao G.S.W., Zabarovsky E.R., Stanbridge E.J. and Lung M.L., Tumor suppressor dual-specificity phosphatase 6 (DUSP6) impairs cell invasion and epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT)-associated phenotype, International journal of cancer. . 2011.


Researcher : Law WL
Project Title:Self-expanding metallic stents for the poor patients with malignant colorectal obstruction
Investigator(s):Law WL, Chu KW
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:S.K. Yee Medical Foundation - General Award
Start Date:04/2004


List of Research Outputs

Augestad K.M., Lindsetmo R.O., Stulberg J., Reynolds H., Senagore A., Champagne B., Heriot A.G., Leblanc F., Delaney C.P., Law W.L. and International Rectal Cancer Study Group (IRCSG) -., International preoperative rectal cancer management: staging, neoadjuvant treatment, and impact of multidisciplinary teams, World Journal of Surgery. 2010, 34(11): 2689-2700.
Chan W.M., Lau L.S., Kwok K.M., Law W.L., Ho J.C.M., Chu K.M. and Poon R.T.P., A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, ascending dose infusion trial of the pharmacokinetics of recombinant human gelsolin in patients with decreased natural gelsolin levels. ATS meeting 2011 , American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. 2011, 183: A5601.
Fan J.K.M., Wong K.Y., Lo O.S.H., Poon J.T.C., Lim B.Y.K. and Law W.L., Comparison of self-gripping semi-absorbable mesh (PROGRIP) with polypropylene mesh in open inguinal hernia repair - a randomized study, The 6th International Congress of the Asia-Pacific Hernia Society, Seoul, Korea, 14-16 October 2010.
Fan J.K.M., See Q.W.S., Lo O.S.H., Poon J.T.C. and Law W.L., Emergency laparoscopic repair for acutely incarcerated ventral hernia with porcine collagen film coated composite mesh - a feasible and safe option, The 6th International Congress of the Asia-Pacific Hernia Society, Seoul, Korea, 14-16 October 2010 . 2010.
Fan J.K.M., See Q.W.S., Lo O.S.H., Poon J.T.C. and Law W.L., Emergency laparoscopic repair for incarcerated ventral hernia with composite mesh, SAGES 2011, Scientific Session and Postgraduate Course, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.A., 30 March - 2 April 2011.
Foo C.C., Poon J.T.C. and Law W.L., Self-expanding metallic stents for acute left-sided large-bowel obstruction: a review of 130 patients, Colorectal Disease. 2011, 13(5): 549-554.
Gu J., Khong P.L., Wang S., Chan Q., Wu E.X., Law W.L., Liu K.Y. and Zhang J., Dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI of primary rectal cancer: quantitative correlation with positron emission tomography/computed tomography, Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging. 2011, 33(2): 340-347.
Gu J., Khong P.L., Wang S., Chan Q., Law W.L. and Zhang J., Quantitative assessment of diffusion-weighted MR imaging in patients with primary rectal cancer: correlation with FDG-PET/CT, Molecular Imaging and Biology (Epub). 2010.
Ho K.L., Tsu J.H.L., Ng W.M., Law W.L., Tam P.C. and Ho B.S.H., Rectourethral fistula after radical prostatecomy: transperineal repair in jack-knife position, Surgical Practice. 2010, 14: 102-104.
Law W.L., "Is that bile staining in the wound?" Management of Enterocutaneous Fistula, SSAT/ISDS Symposium at DDW 2011, Chicago, U.S.A., 7-10 May 2011. 2011.
Law W.L., Choosing the optimal minimally invasive colorectal surgery: the Hong Kong experience, The 21st International Colorectal Surgery Congress, Singapore, 4-6 August 2010. 2010.
Law W.L., Combined endoscopic and laparoscopic management of colonic obstruction: our experience , 2010 Nanjing International Forum of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Nanjing, China, 23-24 October 2010. 2010.
Law W.L., Current management of left-sided colonic obstruction, The 37th PCS Midyear Convention and 18th Asian Congress of Surgery, Cebu, Philippines, 12-14 May 2011. 2011.
Law W.L., Current status of colonic stenting, International Colorectal Disease Symposium, Hong Kong, 22-24 February 2011. 2011.
Law W.L., Editor, Surgical Practice. 2011.
Law W.L., Editorial Board Member , International Journal of Surgical Oncology. 2011.
Law W.L., Editorial Board Member, World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery. 2011.
Law W.L., Future direction of simulation in surgical training in Hong Kong, Asia-Pacific Meeting on Simulation in Healthcare (APMSH), Hong Kong, 19-22 May 2011. 2011.
Law W.L., How to succeed in single incision laparoscopic colectomy, Multi-specialty Medical Mega Conference (M3C), Hong Kong, 16-17 April 2011. 2011.
Law W.L. and Fan J.K.M., Incisionless anterior resection with transanal retrieval of specimen (video presentation), Annual Meeting of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, Vancouver, Canada, 14-18 May 2011.
Law W.L., Incisionless laparoscopic anterior resection with total hysterectomy, Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery: Advanced Course, IRCAD, Asian Institute of Tele Surgery, Taichung, Taiwan, 10-11 September 2010. 2010.
Law W.L., Laparoscopic colorectal surgery: experience of a tertiary center, The 2nd World Endoscopy Doctors Conference and 2nd Macau-Hong Kong Surgical Scientific Meeting, Macau, China, 29-31 October 2010. 2010.
Law W.L., Laparoscopic mesorectal excision: the standard for rectal cancer, The 37th PCS Midyear Convention and 18th Asian Congress of Surgery, Cebu, Philippines, 12-14 May 2011. 2011.
Law W.L., Laparoscopic rectal resection: the tricks and outcomes, Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery: Advanced Course, IRCAD, Asian Institute of Tele Surgery, Taichung, Taiwan, 10-11 September 2010. 2010.
Law W.L., Laparoscopic resection for obstructing left-sided colon cancer, Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery: Advanced Course, IRCAD, Asian Institute of Tele Surgery, Taichung, Taiwan, 10-11 September 2010. 2010.
Law W.L., Management of colorectal cancer in Hong Kong: experience in a tertiary center, The 19th SLS Annual Meeting and Endo Expo, New York, U.S.A., 1-4 September 2010. 2010.
Law W.L., Management of rectal cancer: two dacade experience in a tertiary center, 第四屆海峽兩岸一般外科學術研討會暨2010中國臨床普外科前沿與爭論高峰論壇, Changchun, China, 26-29 August 2010. 2010.
Law W.L., Member of Editorial Board, Chinese Journal of Medicine. 2011.
Law W.L., NOTES: the application in colorectal surgery , The 2nd World Endoscopy Doctors Conference and 2nd Macau-Hong Kong Surgical Scientific Meeting, Macau, China, 29-31 October 2010. 2010.
Law W.L., Poon J.T.C., Fan J.K.M., Lo O.S.H. and Foo C.C., Outcomes of laparoscopic colectomy for cancer in elderly patients, SAGES 2011, Scientific Session and Postgraduate Course, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.A., 30 March - 2 April 2011.
Law W.L., Reviewer, Annals of Surgery. 2011.
Law W.L., Reviewer, Annals of Surgical Oncology. 2011.
Law W.L., Reviewer, Archives of Internal Medicine. 2011.
Law W.L., Reviewer, BMC Surgery. 2011.
Law W.L., Reviewer, British Journal of Surgery. 2011.
Law W.L., Reviewer, Digestive Disease and Science. 2011.
Law W.L., Reviewer, Diseases of the Colon and Rectum . 2011.
Law W.L., Reviewer, European Journal of Surgical Oncology. 2011.
Law W.L., Reviewer, Gut. 2011.
Law W.L., Reviewer, Hong Kong Medical Journal. 2011.
Law W.L., Reviewer, Journal of Clinical Research and Clinical Oncology. 2011.
Law W.L., Reviewer, Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. 2011.
Law W.L., Reviewer, Nature Clinical Practice Gastroenterology & Hepatology. 2011.
Law W.L., Reviewer, Proceedings of SGH. 2011.
Law W.L., Reviewer, Surgery, Laparoscopy, Endoscopy and Percutaneous Technieques . 2011.
Law W.L., Reviewer, Surgical Practice (previously Annals of College of Surgeons of Hong Kong). 2011.
Law W.L., Reviewer, The Lancet Oncology. 2011.
Law W.L., Reviewer, World Journal of Surgery. 2011.
Law W.L., Reviewer, World Journal of Surgical Oncology. 2011.
Law W.L., Poon J.T.C. and Fan J.K.M., Robotic and laparoscopic mesorectal excision for rectal cancer: a case-matched study, Annual Meeting of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, Vancouver, Canada, 14-18 May 2011.
Law W.L., Robotic assised rectal surgery, The 12th Chinese Congress of Laparoscopic and Endoscopic Surgery, Suzhou, China, 25-27 August 2010. 2010.
Law W.L., Robotic low anterior resection, Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery: Advanced Course, IRCAD, Asian Institute of Tele Surgery, Taichung, Taiwan, 10-11 September 2010. 2010.
Law W.L., Single incision laparoscopic colectomy, 4th World Congress of Coloproctology and Pelvic Diseases. 2011.
Law W.L., Single port laparoscopic surgery: basic technical principles, devices and instruments, Korean Surgical International Symposium 2010, Seoul, Korea, 19 November 2010. 2010.
Law W.L., Techniques in colorectal surgery, Advanced Laparoscopic Workshop, Shanghai, China, 9 October 2010. 2010.
Law W.L., 腹腔鏡輔助結直腸癌手術進展:香港大學的經驗, 第二屆廣東省結直腸癌腹腔鏡與TEM進展高級學習班, Guangzhou, China, 11-12 December 2010. 2010.
Poon J.T.C., Fan J.K.M., Lo O.S.H. and Law W.L., Enhanced recovery program in laparoscopic colectomy for cancer, International Journal of Colorectal Disease. 2011, 26(1): 71-77.
Poon J.T.C., Cheung H.H.C., Law W.L. and Lo O.S.H., The impact of POSSUM score on long-term outcome of patients with rectal cancer, Annual Meeting of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, Vancouver, Canada, 14-18 May 2011.
Poon J.T.C., Pang R.W.C. and Law W.L., The impact of colonic stenting on tumor cell dissemination in colorectal cancer patients , Annual Meeting of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, Vancouver, Canada, 14-18 May 2011.
She W.H., Lo O.S.H., Fan J.K.M., Poon J.T.C. and Law W.L., Needlescopic totally extraperitoneal hernioplasty for unilateral inguinal hernia in adult patients, Asian Journal of Surgery. 2011, 34(1): 23-27.
Wong K.P., Poon J.T.C., Fan J.K.M., Lo O.S.H. and Law W.L., Prognostic value of lymph node ratio in stage III colorectal cancer, Colorectal Disease. 2010, Epub ahead of print.


Researcher : Lee KW
Project Title:The significance of nucleophosmin phosphorylation (Threonine 234) in HCC metastasis
Investigator(s):Lee KW, Ng IOL
Department:Pathology
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:02/2010


Project Title:Clinical relevance and functional characterization of NEDD9 in hepatocellular carcinoma
Investigator(s):Lee KW, Ng IOL
Department:Pathology
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:03/2011


Project Title:AACR 102nd Annual meeting 2011 CD24+ liver tumor-initiating cells drives self-renewal and tumor initiation through Stat3-mediated Nanog regulation
Investigator(s):Lee KW
Department:Pathology
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Grants for Teaching Staff
Start Date:04/2011
Completion Date:04/2011


List of Research Outputs

Lee K.W., Murthy S.R.K., Cawley N.X., Dhanvantari S., Hewitt S.M., Lou H., Lau T., Ma S.K.Y., Huynh T., Wesley R.A., Ng I.O.L., Pacak K., Poon R.T.P. and Loh Y.P., An N-terminal truncated carboxypeptidase E splice isoform induces tumor growth and is a biomarker for predicting future metastasis in human cancers, The Journal of Clinical Investigation. 2011, 121: 880-892.


Researcher : Lee NPY
Project Title:Tight-junction claudin-19 in kidney development and renal disease
Investigator(s):Lee NPY, Luk JMC, Tam PC
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:11/2004


Project Title:Ankyrin repeat and SOCS box protein 4 (ASB4) as a candidate for developing targeted therapy of hepatocellular carcinoma
Investigator(s):Lee NPY, Luk JMC
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2009
Completion Date:05/2011


Project Title:1st Annual Tetra-Congress of MolMed-2010 Eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5A2 as an oncofetal molecule of the liver
Investigator(s):Lee NPY
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Grants for Teaching Staff
Start Date:11/2010
Completion Date:11/2010


Project Title:microRNA-125b as a tumor suppressor of liver cancer by targeting eIF5A2
Investigator(s):Lee NPY
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:04/2011


List of Research Outputs

Burchard J., Zhang C., Liu A.M.L., Poon R.T.P., Lee N.P.Y., Wong K.F., Sham P.C., Lam B.Y., Ferguson M.D., Tokiwa G., Smith R., Leeson B., Beard R., Lamb J.R., Lim L., Mao M., Dai H. and Luk J.M.C., MicroRNA-122 as a regulator of mitochondrial metabolic gene network in hepatocellular carcinoma, Molecular Systems Biology. 2010, 6: 402.
Chen L., Ho D.W.Y., Lee N.P.Y., Sun S., Lam B.H., Wong K.F., Yi X., Lau G., Ng E.W.Y., Poon T.C.W., Lai P.B.S., Cai Z., Peng J., Leng X., Poon R.T.P. and Luk J.M.C., Enhanced detection of early hepatocellular carcinoma by serum SELDI-TOF proteomic signature combined with alpha-fetoprotein marker, Annals of Surgical Oncology. 2010, 17(9): 2518-2525.
Lee N.P.Y., Eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5A2 as an oncofetal molecule of the liver (Invited Presentation), BIT's 1st Annual Tetra-Congress of MolMed-2010, Shanghai, China, 10-12 November 2010. 2010.
Lee N.P.Y., Tsang F.H., Shek F.H., Mao M., Dai H., Zhang C., Dong S., Guan X.Y., Poon R.T.P. and Luk J.M.C., Prognostic significance and therapeutic potential of eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5A (eIF5A) in hepatocellular carcinoma., International Journal of Cancer. 2010, 127: 968-976.
Lee N.P.Y., The role and regulation of eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5A2 (eIF5A2) in liver cancer (Invited Presentation), The 4th HK-NJ Liver Transplantation and Digestive Surgery International Forum & The 1st Chinese Society of Microbiology and Immunology, Transplant Immunology Forum, Nanjing, China, 30 October 2010. 2010.
Lu W., Lee N.P.Y., Kaul S.C., Lan F., Poon R.T.P., Wadhwa R. and Luk J.M.C., Induction of mutant p53-dependent apoptosis in human hepatocellular carcinoma by targeting stress protein mortalin, International Journal of Cancer. 2010, Epub ahead of print.
Lu W., Lee N.P.Y., Lan F., Poon R.T.P., Wadhwa R. and Luk J.M.C., Mortalin-p53 interaction in cancer cells is stress dependent and constitutes a selective target for cancer therapy, Cell Death and Differentiation. 2011, 18(6): 1046-1056.
Lu W.J., Lee N.P.Y., Kaul S.C., Poon R.T.P., Wadhwa R. and Luk J.M.C., Mortalin-p53 interaction in cancer cells is stress dependent and constitutes a novel target for liver cancer therapy (Poster & Abstract), The 46th Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of the Liver, Berlin, Germany, 30 March - 3 April 2011 . 2011.
Lu W.J., Lee N.P.Y., Kaul S.C., Poon R.T.P., Wadhwa R. and Luk J.M.C., Targeting of mortalin-mutant p53 interactions by mortalin shRNA leads to selective apoptotic death of human hepatocellular carcinoma (Poster & Abstract), 17th Hong Kong International Cancer Congress and 6th Annual Meeting of Center for Cancer Research, Hong Kong, China, 3 November 2010.
Lu W.J., Lee N.P.Y., Kaul S.C., Poon R.T.P., Wadhwa R. and Luk J.M.C., Targeting of mortalin-mutant p53 interactions by mortalin shRNA leads to selective apoptotic death of human hepatocellular carcinoma (Poster & Abstract), The 25th Annual Scientific Meeting of the International Society for Biological Therapy of Cancer, Washington, D.C., USA, 2-4 October 2010.
Zhu R., Wong K.F., Lee N.P.Y., Lee C.K.F. and Luk J.M.C., HNF1α and CDX2 transcriptional factors bind to cadherin-17 (CDH17) gene promoter and modulate its expression in hepatocellular carcinoma, Journal of Cellular Biochemistry. 2010, 111(3): 618-626.


Researcher : Lee PY
Project Title:Tight-junction claudin-19 in kidney development and renal disease
Investigator(s):Lee NPY, Luk JMC, Tam PC
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:11/2004


Project Title:Ankyrin repeat and SOCS box protein 4 (ASB4) as a candidate for developing targeted therapy of hepatocellular carcinoma
Investigator(s):Lee NPY, Luk JMC
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2009
Completion Date:05/2011


Project Title:1st Annual Tetra-Congress of MolMed-2010 Eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5A2 as an oncofetal molecule of the liver
Investigator(s):Lee NPY
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Grants for Teaching Staff
Start Date:11/2010
Completion Date:11/2010


Project Title:microRNA-125b as a tumor suppressor of liver cancer by targeting eIF5A2
Investigator(s):Lee NPY
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:04/2011


List of Research Outputs

Hao W., Wong O.Y., Liu X., Lee P.Y., Chen Y. and Wong K.K.Y., w-3 fatty acids suppress inflammatory cytokine production by macrophages and hepatocytes, Journal of Pediatric Surgery. 2010, 45(12): 2412-2418.
Lee P.Y., Zhu Y., Liu X., Che C.M., Tam P.K.H. and Wong K.K.Y., A safe and efficient lipidic nanoparticle carrier of gold porphryin for the treatment of neuroblastoma, 4th National Pediatric Surgical Oncology Conference & 4th Cross Strait Symposium on Pediatric Oncology, Hong Kong, 5-6 November 2010.
Lee P.Y., Hao W., Liu X.L., Yan J., Sun R.W.Y., Che C.M. and Wong K.K.Y., Lipidic nanoparticle based delivery of gold porphryin inhibits the growth of neuroblastoma , Nanomedicine: Nanotechnology, Biology and Medicine (manuscript in review, 2011). 2010.
Lee P.Y. and Wong K.K.Y., Nanomedicine: a new frontier in cancer therapeutics, Current Drug Delivery. 2011, 8(3): 245-253.


Researcher : Lee PY
Project Title:Inkjet printing of tissue-engineered skin construct for vascular regeneration in wound healing
Investigator(s):Lee PY, Wong KKY, Tam PKH
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:11/2009
Completion Date:05/2011


List of Research Outputs

Hao W., Wong O.Y., Liu X., Lee P.Y., Chen Y. and Wong K.K.Y., w-3 fatty acids suppress inflammatory cytokine production by macrophages and hepatocytes, Journal of Pediatric Surgery. 2010, 45(12): 2412-2418.
Lee P.Y., Zhu Y., Liu X., Che C.M., Tam P.K.H. and Wong K.K.Y., A safe and efficient lipidic nanoparticle carrier of gold porphryin for the treatment of neuroblastoma, 4th National Pediatric Surgical Oncology Conference & 4th Cross Strait Symposium on Pediatric Oncology, Hong Kong, 5-6 November 2010.
Lee P.Y., Hao W., Liu X.L., Yan J., Sun R.W.Y., Che C.M. and Wong K.K.Y., Lipidic nanoparticle based delivery of gold porphryin inhibits the growth of neuroblastoma , Nanomedicine: Nanotechnology, Biology and Medicine (manuscript in review, 2011). 2010.
Lee P.Y. and Wong K.K.Y., Nanomedicine: a new frontier in cancer therapeutics, Current Drug Delivery. 2011, 8(3): 245-253.


Researcher : Leon YY
List of Research Outputs

Tang S.M., Tang W.K., So M.T., Miao X., Leung M.C., Yip B.H.K., Leon Y.Y., Ngan E.S.W., Lui V.C.H., Chen Y., Chan I.H.Y., Chung P.H.Y., Liu X., Wu X.Z., Wong K.K.Y., Sham P.C., Cherny S.S., Tam P.K.H. and Garcia-Barcelo M.M., Fine mapping of the NRG1 Hirschsprung's disease locus, PLoS One. 2011, 6(1): e16181.


Researcher : Leung ACF
List of Research Outputs

Ling C., Lo C.M., Liu X., Ng K.T.P., Li C., Leung A.C.F., Fan S.T. and Man K., Acute phase liver graft injury significantly mobilized circulating endothelial progenitor cells, myeloid-derived suppressor cells and regulatory T cells through TLR4 signaling (Abstract & Mini Oral Presentation), The 23rd International Congress of the Transplantation Society, Vancouver, Canada, 15 - 19 August 2010.


Researcher : Leung CPH
List of Research Outputs

Kwong A., Ng E.K.O., Tang E.Y.H., Wong C.L., Law F.B.F., Leung C.P.H., Chan A.H.Y., Cheung M.T., To M.Y., Ma E.S.K., West D.W. and Ford J.M., A novel de novo BRCA1 mutation in a Chinese woman with early onset breast cancer, Familial Cancer. 2011, 10(2): 233-237.


Researcher : Leung GKK
Project Title:Self-assembling peptide nanofiber scaffold (SAPNS) as a potential neuro-regenerative biomaterial in surgically induced brain injury.
Investigator(s):Leung GKK, Wu W
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:02/2011


List of Research Outputs

Chu J., Chan Q., Yau K., Simonetti A.W., Mak H.K.F. and Leung G.K.K., Pilot study on correlation of MR perfusion (Ktrans) and diffusion (Apparent Diffusion Coefficient) parameters in brain tumors. , Radiological Society of North America Annual Scientific Meeting. (Chicago). 2010.
Chu J.P., Mak H.K.F., Yau K.K.W., Zhang L., Tsang J.W.H., Chan Q. and Leung G.K.K., A Pilot Study On Correlation Of Mr Perfusion (ktrans) And Diffusion (apparent Diffusion Coefficient) Parameters In Brain Tumors , Radiological Society of North America. 2010.
Leung G.K.K., 5-ALA-assisted resection of glioblastoma multiforme, The 17th Internal Cancer Congress, Hong Kong, November 2010. 2010.
Leung G.K.K., A promising therapy for spinal cord injury: umbilical cord blood and lithium combination to stimulate regeneration., ChinaSCINet Public Lecture, Hong Kong, August 2010. 2010.
Leung G.K.K., Abdominal cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) pseudocyst presented with inferior vena caval obstruction and hydrocephalus, Child's Nervous System. 2010, 26(9): 1243-1245.
Leung G.K.K., Wang Y. and Wu W., An animal study comparing electrocoagulation, fibrin glue, and nanopeptide scaffold in neurosurgical haemostasis. , The 19th Annual Scientific Meeting. The Hong Kong Neurosurgical Society, Hong Kong, December 2010.
Leung G.K.K. and Lui W.M., An endoscopic modification of the simulataneous ' above and below' approach to large pituitary adenomas, Pituitary 2011. 2011.
Leung G.K.K., Yuen M.M.A., Chow W.S., Tse P.Y.H. and Lui W.M., An endoscopic modification of the simultaneous ‘above and below’ approach to large pituitary adenomas , Pituitary. 2011.
Leung G.K.K., An update on the management of traumatic brain injury. , Guangdong Provincial Neurotrauma Conference, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, China, November 2010. 2010.
Leung G.K.K., Law H.Y., Hung K.N., Fan Y.W. and Lui W.M., Combined simultaneous transcranial and transsphenoidal resection of large-to-giant pituitary adenomas, Acta Neurochirurgica (Wien). 2011, 153(7): 1401-1408.
Leung G.K.K., Wong S.W.H., Ng K.B. and Hung K.N., Concomitant use of Western and Traditional Chinese Medicine treatments in neurosurgical patients, Chinese Journal of Integrative Medicine. 2011, 17: 1-5.
Leung G.K.K., Cord blood mononuclear cell transplant trial protocol, SCINetIndia for Spinal Cord Injury Clinical studies and ChinaSCINet Experiences Forum, New Delhi, India, October 2010. 2010.
Leung G.K.K., Current concepts in management of post-traumatic syringomyelia, The 49th Meeting of the International Spinal Cord Society, New Dehli, India, October 2010. 2010.
Leung G.K.K., Endoscopic pituitary surgery towards a minimally invasive approach., Multi-specialty Medical Conference. Association of Private Medical Specialists of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, April 2011 . 2011.
Leung G.K.K., Exploring brain surgery, The 12th Congress of the Life Underwriter Association, August 2010 . 2010.
Leung G.K.K., Chan K.H. and Hung K.N., Growing skull fracture in an adult nine years after blunt head trauma, Journal of Clinical Neuroscience. 2011, 18: 855-857.
Leung G.K.K., Ng K.B., Ho W., Hung K.N. and Yuen W.K., Impact of a multidisciplinary trauma team on the outcome of acute subdural haematoma, Injury. 2011, Epub on 2011-04-05.
Leung G.K.K., Ng K.B., Ho W.W.S., Hung K.N. and Yuen W.K., Impact of a trauma team on the outcome of patients with acute subdural haematoma(ASDH), Injury 2011. 2011.
Leung G.K.K., Incidental sellar lesion, Hong Kong Medical Diary. 2011, 16: 22-23.
Leung G.K.K., Patil N.G. and Ip M.S.M., Introducing patient safety to undergraduate medical students - a pilot program by health care administrators , Medical Teacher. 2010, 32: e547-557.
Leung G.K.K. and Patil N.G., Medical students as observers in theatre: is an explicit consent necessary?, Clinical Teacher. 2011, 8(2): 122-125.
Leung G.K.K., Neuroprotection for traumatic brain injury, Commissioned Training in Trauma Care, Hospital Authority, Hong Kong, January 2011. 2011.
Leung G.K.K., Sun S. and Wong S.T.S., Overcoming temozolomide resistance in glioblastoma multiforme – the potential application of microRNA inhibition. , The 19th Annual Scientific Meeting. The Hong Kong Neurosurgical Society, Hong Kong, December 2010.
Leung G.K.K., Potential use of umbilical cord blood cells in the treatment of spinal cord injury, 2010, 15: 20.
Leung G.K.K., Sun S., Wong S.T.S., Zhang X.Q., Pu J.K.S. and Lui W.M., Proteomic alterations associated with acquired temozolomide resistance in human malignant gliomas: the potential role of prolyl 4-hydroxylase, beta polypeptide. , The 8th Meeting of the Asian Society for Neuro-Oncology, Suzhou, China, May 2011.
Leung G.K.K., Research planning and methodology, Research Training Workshop for Higher Surgical Trainees, The College of Surgeons of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, January 2011. 2011.
Leung G.K.K., Self-assembling peptide nanofiber scaffold (SAPNS) as a haemostatic agent in surgically induced brain injury, Research Post-graduate Symposium, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, December 2010.
Leung G.K.K., Guo J. and Wu W., Self-assembling peptide nanofibre scaffold (SAPNS) as a potential neuro-regenerative biomaterial in surgically induced brain injury. (Abstract) , Surgical Practice. 2010, 14: S37.
Leung G.K.K., Spontaneous tension pneumocephalus after esophagogastroscopy, Endoscopy. 2011, 43 Suppl 2: E208.
Leung G.K.K., State of the art treatment in Hong Kong, Current Trend in the Management of Malignant Glooms: Translating Science Into Practice, Asia Pacific Meeting, Hong Kong, September 2010. 2010.
Leung G.K.K., Technical competency in neurosurgery - trainees versus specialists in expectations and perceptions. (Abstract) , Surgical Practice. 2010, 14: S37.
Leung G.K.K., Chang A., Cheung F.C., Ho H.F., Ho W., Hui S.M., Kam C.W., Lai A., Lam K.W., Leung M., Liu S.H., Lo C.B., Mok F., Rainer T.H., Shen W.Y., So F.L., Wong G., Wu A., Yeung J. and Yuen W.K., The first 5 years since Trauma Center Designation in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, People's Republic of China, The Journal of Trauma. 2011, 70(5): 1128-1133.
Leung G.K.K., The potential use of umbilical cord blood cells in neuroregenerative therapy, Annual Scientific Meeting of the Federation of Medical Societies of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, July 2010. 2010.
Leung G.K.K., Trauma service in Hong Kong, Lunch Symposium on Trauma Surgery, The College of Surgeons of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, January 2011. 2011.
Leung G.K.K., Trauma system and traumatic brain injury, RCSEd/ CSHK Conjoint Scientific Congress, Hong Kong, September 2010. 2010.
Leung G.K.K., Trauma system development in Hong Kong, The 18th Asian Surgical Congress, Cebu, Philippines, May 2011. 2011.
Leung G.K.K., Traumatic brain injury in a developing trauma system in Hong Kong. (Abstract) , Surgical Practice . 2010, 14: S37.
Leung G.K.K., Tumour of the central nervous system, Diploma in Oncology and Palliative Care for Health Care Professionals, HKU SPACE, Hong Kong, October 2010 . 2010.
Li L.F. and Leung G.K.K., Incidence of subjective anosmia after interhemispheric approach to anterior skull pathology. (Abstract), Surgical Practice . 2010, 14: S59.
Li L.F. and Leung G.K.K., Initial experience in the use of 5-aminolevulinic acid (5-ALA) to assist malignant gliomas and cerebral metastasis resection in two centers in Hong Kong. , The 19th Annual Scientific Meeting. The Hong Kong Neurosurgical Society. (H.K.). 2010.
Li L.F., Leung S.C., Chan S.K. and Leung G.K.K., Neurocutaneous melanosis and negative fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography, Surgical Practice. 2010, 14: 107-110.
Lui V.C.H., Sin S.S.L., Pu J.K.S., Hung K.N. and Leung G.K.K., Invasion of human glioma cells is regulated by multiple chloride channels including CIC-3, Anticancer Research. 2010, 30: 4515-4524.
Pu J.K.S., Ng K.B., Chiu H.M., Hung K.N., Leung G.K.K., Po Y.C., Wong G., Yam K.Y., Zhu X.L. and Wong C.K., Hong Kong intracranial and central nervous system tumour registry. (Abstract) , Surgical Practice . 2010, 14: S38.
Sun S., Leung G.K.K. and Wong S.T.S., Proteomic alterations associated with acquired temozolomide resistance in human malignant gliomas: the role of proly 4-hydroxylase, beta polypeptide. , The 19th Annual Scientific Meeting. The Hong Kong Neurosurgical Society, Hong Kong, December 2010.
Sun S. and Leung G.K.K., Proteomic alterations associated with acquired temozolomide resistance in human malignant gliomas: the role of protein disulfide isomerase. , Human Proteome World Congress 2010, Sydney, Australia, September 2010.
Syeinbok P., Milner R., Agrawal D., Farace E., Leung G.K.K., Ng I., Tomita T., Wang E., Wang N., Wong G.K. and Zhou L.F., A multicenter multinational registry for assessing ventriculoperitoneal shunt infections for hydrocephalus, Neurosurgery. 2010, 67(5): 1303-1310.
Tsang A.C.O. and Leung G.K.K., Endoscopic-assisted cranionasal resection of olfactory neuroblastoma, local experience. , The19th Annual Scientific Meeting. The Hong Kong Neurosurgical Society, Hong Kong, December 2010.
Un K.C., Li L.F., Wu W. and Leung G.K.K., Glial reaction of the brain after bipolar coagulation : a pilot study, Surgical Practice (Published abstract). 2010, 14: S49.
Wong S.T.S. and Leung G.K.K., Changes of MGMT and CD133 methylation status in glioma cells in response to chronic temozolomide treatment. , The 19th Annual Scientific Meeting. The Hong Kong Neurosurgical Society, Hong Kong, December 2010.


Researcher : Leung MC
List of Research Outputs

Tang S.M., Tang W.K., So M.T., Miao X., Leung M.C., Yip B.H.K., Leon Y.Y., Ngan E.S.W., Lui V.C.H., Chen Y., Chan I.H.Y., Chung P.H.Y., Liu X., Wu X.Z., Wong K.K.Y., Sham P.C., Cherny S.S., Tam P.K.H. and Garcia-Barcelo M.M., Fine mapping of the NRG1 Hirschsprung's disease locus, PLoS One. 2011, 6(1): e16181.


Researcher : Li C
List of Research Outputs

Li C., Shao Y., Ng T.P., Ling C., Liu X., Ma Y.Y., Chung S.K., Fan S.T., Lo C.M. and Man K., International TTS Basic Science Symposium Mentee/Mentor Travel Award - Aldose reductase accelerates small-for-size fatty liver graft injury (Abstract), XII TTS Basic Science Symposium and II ESOT Basic Science Meeting, Boston, USA, 11-14 June 2011. 2011.
Li C., Shao Y., Ng T.P., Ling C., Liu X., Ma Y.Y., Chung S.K., Fan S.T., Lo C.M. and Man K., Rising Star Award - Aldose reductase accelerates hepatic ischemia reperfusion injury via IP10/TLR4 signaling (Abstract), The 2011 Joint International Congress of ILTS, ELITA, & LICAGE, Valencia, Spain, 22-25 June 2011. 2011.
Ling C., Lo C.M., Liu X., Ng K.T.P., Li C., Leung A.C.F., Fan S.T. and Man K., Acute phase liver graft injury significantly mobilized circulating endothelial progenitor cells, myeloid-derived suppressor cells and regulatory T cells through TLR4 signaling (Abstract & Mini Oral Presentation), The 23rd International Congress of the Transplantation Society, Vancouver, Canada, 15 - 19 August 2010.
Ling C., Lo C.M., Liu X., Ng K.T.P., Li C., Shao Y., Xu A.M., Fan S.T. and Man K., Acute phase liver graft injury significantly mobilized myeloid-derived suppressor cells through TLR4 signaling (Poster with Distinction), The 2011 Joint International Congress of ILTS, ELITA, & LICAGE, Valencia, Spain, 22-25 June 2011.
Man K., Shao Y., Ng K.T.P., Wong N., Li C., Fan S.T. and Lo C.M., The significance of acute-phase small-for-size liver graft injury in mobilization of circulating EPCs/MDSCs/Tregs after LDLT for HCC patients (Abstract & Oral Presentation), The 23rd International Congress of the Transplantation Society, Vancouver, Canada, 15 - 19 August 2010.
Qi X., Ng T.P., Liu X., Geng W., Ling C., Li C., Fan S.T., Lo C.M. and Man K., International TTS Basic Science Symposium Mentee/Mentor Travel Award - Down-regulation of glutathione peroxidase 3 (GPx3) by acute phase inflammation in small-for-size graft promotes tumor invasiveness after liver transplantation (Abstract), XII TTS Basic Science Symposium and II ESOT Basic Science Meeting, Boston, USA, 11-14 June 2011. 2011.
Qi X., Man K., Ng T.P., Liu X., Geng W., Ling C., Li C., Fan S.T. and Lo C.M., Young Investigator Travel Award - The role of glutathione peroxidase 3 (GPx3): bridging liver graft injury and tumor invasiveness after liver transplantation (Abstract), The 2011 Joint International Congress of ILTS, ELITA, & LICAGE, Valencia, Spain, 22-25 June 2011. 2011.


Researcher : Li D
List of Research Outputs

Chen Y., Li D., Tsang J.Y.S., Niu N., Peng J., Zhu J., Hui K.C.W., Xu A., Lui V.C.H., Lamb J.R. and Tam P.K.H., PPAR-y signaling and IL-5 inhibition together prevent chronic rejection of MHC Class II-mismatched cardiac grafts, The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation. 2011, 30(6): 698-706.


Researcher : Li GKH
List of Research Outputs

Liu H.L., Yu S.S.Y., Li G.K.H. and Wei W.I., Extracranial head and neck schwannomas: a study of the nerve of origin, European Archives of Otorhinolaryngology. 2011, Epub ahead of print.


Researcher : Li HS
List of Research Outputs

Chow K.M., Ng L., Li H.S., Cheng C.W., Lam S.C., Chu A.C.Y., Pang R.W.C. and Poon R.T.P., Anti-tumor efficacy of recombinant human arginase in combination with chemotherapeutic agents in human hepatocellular carcinoma, AACR 102nd Annual Meeting. 2011.


Researcher : Li X
Project Title:The impact of pressure overload on apoptosis in cardiomyocytes
Investigator(s):Li X, Cheung YF
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:03/2010


List of Research Outputs

Li X., Congenital & Structural Heart Intervention II: Surgery, CUHK-Mayo Clinic-Asia Cardiovascular Summit 26-27 Mar 2011, Hong Kong. 2011.
Li X., Paediatric cardiothoracic surgery, 兒童心胸外科手術, HA Post-registration Certificate Course in Paediatric Intensive Care Nursing, October 2010. 2010.
Li X., Surgery for congenital heart disease, Introduction Course on Cardiac Surgical Nursing, July 2010. 2010.


Researcher : Lim ZXH
List of Research Outputs

Ng K.T.P., Lee K.W., Cheng Q., Wo Y.H., Sun K.W., Guo D., Lim Z.X.H., Lo C.M., Poon R.T.P., Fan S.T. and Man K., Suppression of tumorigenesis and metastasis of hepatocellular carcinoma by shRNA interference targeting on homeoprotein Six1, International Journal of Cancer. 2010, 127(4): 859-872.
Sun K.W., Ng K.T.P., Lim Z.X.H., Cheng Q., Lo C.M., Poon R.T.P., Man K., Wong N. and Fan S.T., Proline-rich tyrosine kinase 2 (Pyk2) promotes cell motility of hepatocellular carcinoma through induction of epithelial to mesenchymal transition, PLoS One. 2011, 6(4): e18878.


Researcher : Lin C
Project Title:The effect of SARS-associated coronavirus Spike protein on immune regulation of SARS
Investigator(s):Lin C, Chan VSF
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:VCO SARS Research Fund
Start Date:07/2003


Project Title:Development of DNA and viral vector vaccines against Epstein-Barr virus-positive nasopharyngeal carcinoma
Investigator(s):Lin C
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:09/2003


List of Research Outputs

Chan Y.K., Xu M., Ching J.C.Y., Chan V.S.F., Ip Y.C., Yam L., Chu C.M., Lai S.T., So K.M., Wong T.Y., Chung P.H., Tam P., Yip S.P., Sham P.C., Lin C., Leung G.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Khoo U.S., Association of a single nucleotide polymorphism in the CD209 (DC-SIGN) promoter with SARS severity, Hong Kong Med J. 2010, 16(5 Suppl 4): 37-42.


Researcher : Lin CL
Project Title:The effect of SARS-associated coronavirus Spike protein on immune regulation of SARS
Investigator(s):Lin C, Chan VSF
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:VCO SARS Research Fund
Start Date:07/2003


Project Title:Development of DNA and viral vector vaccines against Epstein-Barr virus-positive nasopharyngeal carcinoma
Investigator(s):Lin C
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:09/2003


List of Research Outputs

Chan Y.K., Xu M.S., Ching C.Y.J., So T.M., Lai S.T., Chu C.M., Yam L.Y., Wong A.T., Chung P.H., Chan V.S.F., Lin C.L., Sham P.C., Leung G.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Khoo U.S., CD209 (DC-SIGN) -336A>G promoter polymorphism and severe acute respiratory syndrome in Hong Kong Chinese, Hum Immunol. 2010, 71(7): 702-7.


Researcher : Ling C
List of Research Outputs

Li C., Shao Y., Ng T.P., Ling C., Liu X., Ma Y.Y., Chung S.K., Fan S.T., Lo C.M. and Man K., International TTS Basic Science Symposium Mentee/Mentor Travel Award - Aldose reductase accelerates small-for-size fatty liver graft injury (Abstract), XII TTS Basic Science Symposium and II ESOT Basic Science Meeting, Boston, USA, 11-14 June 2011. 2011.
Li C., Shao Y., Ng T.P., Ling C., Liu X., Ma Y.Y., Chung S.K., Fan S.T., Lo C.M. and Man K., Rising Star Award - Aldose reductase accelerates hepatic ischemia reperfusion injury via IP10/TLR4 signaling (Abstract), The 2011 Joint International Congress of ILTS, ELITA, & LICAGE, Valencia, Spain, 22-25 June 2011. 2011.
Ling C., Lo C.M., Liu X., Ng K.T.P., Li C., Leung A.C.F., Fan S.T. and Man K., Acute phase liver graft injury significantly mobilized circulating endothelial progenitor cells, myeloid-derived suppressor cells and regulatory T cells through TLR4 signaling (Abstract & Mini Oral Presentation), The 23rd International Congress of the Transplantation Society, Vancouver, Canada, 15 - 19 August 2010.
Ling C., Lo C.M., Liu X., Ng K.T.P., Li C., Shao Y., Xu A.M., Fan S.T. and Man K., Acute phase liver graft injury significantly mobilized myeloid-derived suppressor cells through TLR4 signaling (Poster with Distinction), The 2011 Joint International Congress of ILTS, ELITA, & LICAGE, Valencia, Spain, 22-25 June 2011.
Man K., Ling C., Shao Y., Ng K.T.P., Fan S.T. and Lo C.M., Circulating endothelial progenitor cells mobilized by acute phase small-for-size graft injury promote tumor recurrence after liver transplantation (Abstract), XII TTS Basic Science Symposium and II ESOT Basic Science Meeting, Boston, USA, 11-14 June 2011.
Qi X., Ng T.P., Liu X., Geng W., Ling C., Li C., Fan S.T., Lo C.M. and Man K., International TTS Basic Science Symposium Mentee/Mentor Travel Award - Down-regulation of glutathione peroxidase 3 (GPx3) by acute phase inflammation in small-for-size graft promotes tumor invasiveness after liver transplantation (Abstract), XII TTS Basic Science Symposium and II ESOT Basic Science Meeting, Boston, USA, 11-14 June 2011. 2011.
Qi X., Man K., Ng T.P., Liu X., Geng W., Ling C., Li C., Fan S.T. and Lo C.M., Young Investigator Travel Award - The role of glutathione peroxidase 3 (GPx3): bridging liver graft injury and tumor invasiveness after liver transplantation (Abstract), The 2011 Joint International Congress of ILTS, ELITA, & LICAGE, Valencia, Spain, 22-25 June 2011. 2011.


Researcher : Ling C
List of Research Outputs

Li C., Shao Y., Ng T.P., Ling C., Liu X., Ma Y.Y., Chung S.K., Fan S.T., Lo C.M. and Man K., International TTS Basic Science Symposium Mentee/Mentor Travel Award - Aldose reductase accelerates small-for-size fatty liver graft injury (Abstract), XII TTS Basic Science Symposium and II ESOT Basic Science Meeting, Boston, USA, 11-14 June 2011. 2011.
Li C., Shao Y., Ng T.P., Ling C., Liu X., Ma Y.Y., Chung S.K., Fan S.T., Lo C.M. and Man K., Rising Star Award - Aldose reductase accelerates hepatic ischemia reperfusion injury via IP10/TLR4 signaling (Abstract), The 2011 Joint International Congress of ILTS, ELITA, & LICAGE, Valencia, Spain, 22-25 June 2011. 2011.
Ling C., Lo C.M., Liu X., Ng K.T.P., Li C., Leung A.C.F., Fan S.T. and Man K., Acute phase liver graft injury significantly mobilized circulating endothelial progenitor cells, myeloid-derived suppressor cells and regulatory T cells through TLR4 signaling (Abstract & Mini Oral Presentation), The 23rd International Congress of the Transplantation Society, Vancouver, Canada, 15 - 19 August 2010.
Ling C., Lo C.M., Liu X., Ng K.T.P., Li C., Shao Y., Xu A.M., Fan S.T. and Man K., Acute phase liver graft injury significantly mobilized myeloid-derived suppressor cells through TLR4 signaling (Poster with Distinction), The 2011 Joint International Congress of ILTS, ELITA, & LICAGE, Valencia, Spain, 22-25 June 2011.
Man K., Ling C., Shao Y., Ng K.T.P., Fan S.T. and Lo C.M., Circulating endothelial progenitor cells mobilized by acute phase small-for-size graft injury promote tumor recurrence after liver transplantation (Abstract), XII TTS Basic Science Symposium and II ESOT Basic Science Meeting, Boston, USA, 11-14 June 2011.
Qi X., Ng T.P., Liu X., Geng W., Ling C., Li C., Fan S.T., Lo C.M. and Man K., International TTS Basic Science Symposium Mentee/Mentor Travel Award - Down-regulation of glutathione peroxidase 3 (GPx3) by acute phase inflammation in small-for-size graft promotes tumor invasiveness after liver transplantation (Abstract), XII TTS Basic Science Symposium and II ESOT Basic Science Meeting, Boston, USA, 11-14 June 2011. 2011.
Qi X., Man K., Ng T.P., Liu X., Geng W., Ling C., Li C., Fan S.T. and Lo C.M., Young Investigator Travel Award - The role of glutathione peroxidase 3 (GPx3): bridging liver graft injury and tumor invasiveness after liver transplantation (Abstract), The 2011 Joint International Congress of ILTS, ELITA, & LICAGE, Valencia, Spain, 22-25 June 2011. 2011.


Researcher : Liu AML
List of Research Outputs

Boutz D.R., Collins P.J., Suresh U., Lu M., Ramírez C.M., Fernández-Hernando C., Huang Y., Abreu Rde S., Le S.Y., Shapiro B.A., Liu A.M.L., Luk J.M.C., Aldred S.F., Trinklein N.D., Marcotte E.M. and Penalva L.O., Two-tiered approach identifies a network of cancer and liver disease-related genes regulated by miR-122, The Journal of Biological Chemistry. 2011, 286(20): 18066-18078.
Burchard J., Zhang C., Liu A.M.L., Poon R.T.P., Lee N.P.Y., Wong K.F., Sham P.C., Lam B.Y., Ferguson M.D., Tokiwa G., Smith R., Leeson B., Beard R., Lamb J.R., Lim L., Mao M., Dai H. and Luk J.M.C., MicroRNA-122 as a regulator of mitochondrial metabolic gene network in hepatocellular carcinoma, Molecular Systems Biology. 2010, 6: 402.
Liu A.M.L., Zhang C., Burchard J., Fan S.T., Wong K.F., Dai H., Poon R.T.P. and Luk J.M.C., Global regulation on microRNA in hepatitis B virus-associated hepatocellular carcinoma, OMICS. 2011, 15(3): 187-191.
Liu A.M.L., Xu M.C., Chen J., Poon R.T.P. and Luk J.M.C., Targeting YAP and Hippo signaling pathway in liver cancer, Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Targets. 2010, 14(8): 855-868.
Luk J.M.C. and Liu A.M.L., Proteomics of hepatocellular carcinoma in Chinese patients, OMICS. 2011, 15(5): 261-266.
Xu M.Z., Chan S.W., Liu A.M.L., Wong K.F., Fan S.T., Chen J., Poon R.T.P., Zender L., Lowe S.W., Hong W. and Luk J.M.C., AXL receptor kinase is a mediator of YAP-dependent oncogenic functions in hepatocellular carcinoma, Oncogene. 2011, 30(10): 1229-1240.


Researcher : Liu CL
Project Title:The significance of intra-graft expression profile and ultrastructural features at early phase after liver transplantation-a prospective study of liver transplantation using cadaver and live donors
Investigator(s):Liu CL, Man K
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:11/2003


Project Title:Portal vein embolization before major right hepatic resection for hepatocellular carcinoma: a prospective randomized study
Investigator(s):Liu CL, Fan ST, Tso WK
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2006


List of Research Outputs

Fan S.T., Lo C.M., Poon R.T.P., Yeung C., Liu C.L., Yuen W.K., Lam C.M., Ng K.K.C. and Chan S.C., Continuous improvement of survival outcomes of resection of hepatocellular carcinoma: a 20-year experience, Annals of Surgery. 2011, 253(4): 745-758.
Fan S.T., Poon R.T.P., Yeung C., Lam C.M., Lo C.M., Yuen W.K., Ng K.K.C., Liu C.L. and Chan S.C., Outcome after partial hepatectomy for hepatocellular cancer within the Milan criteria, British Journal of Surgery. 2011, Epub ahead of print.


Researcher : Liu WM
List of Research Outputs

Liu W.M., Identification of MicroRNA-184 Target Genes in Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Tongue, Thesis, Master of Philosophy, The University of Hong Kong. 2010.


Researcher : Liu X
Project Title:Unfolded protein response (UPR)-regulated adaptation to hypoxia in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC)
Investigator(s):Liu X, Man K
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:01/2010
Completion Date:06/2011


List of Research Outputs

Geng W., Man K., Cheng Q., Liu Y., Ng K.T.P., Liu X., Poon R.T.P., Fan S.T. and Lo C.M., The potential role of early-phase graft injury in induction of late-phase chemoresistance after liver transplantation (Abstract & Oral Presentation), The 23rd International Congress of the Transplantation Society, Vancouver, Canada, 15 - 19 August 2010.
Geng W., Man K., Cheng Q., Ng T.P., Liu X., Fan S.T. and Lo C.M., Young Investigator Travel Award - The role of interferon-gamma inducible protein 10 (IP10) in early-phase graft injury induced cisplatin resistance after liver transplantation (Abstract), The 2011 Joint International Congress of ILTS, ELITA, & LICAGE, Valencia, Spain, 22-25 June 2011. 2011.
Hao W., Liu X., Chan I.H.Y., Chan K.L., Tam P.K.H. and Wong K.K.Y., Single-port laparoscoic varicocelectomy induces minmal post-operative stress response in children [Poster presentation], IPEG's 20th Annual Congress for Endosurgery in Children, Prague, Czech Republic, 3-7 May 2011.
Hao W., Wong O.Y., Liu X., Lee P.Y., Chen Y. and Wong K.K.Y., w-3 fatty acids suppress inflammatory cytokine production by macrophages and hepatocytes, Journal of Pediatric Surgery. 2010, 45(12): 2412-2418.
Lee P.Y., Zhu Y., Liu X., Che C.M., Tam P.K.H. and Wong K.K.Y., A safe and efficient lipidic nanoparticle carrier of gold porphryin for the treatment of neuroblastoma, 4th National Pediatric Surgical Oncology Conference & 4th Cross Strait Symposium on Pediatric Oncology, Hong Kong, 5-6 November 2010.
Li C., Shao Y., Ng T.P., Ling C., Liu X., Ma Y.Y., Chung S.K., Fan S.T., Lo C.M. and Man K., International TTS Basic Science Symposium Mentee/Mentor Travel Award - Aldose reductase accelerates small-for-size fatty liver graft injury (Abstract), XII TTS Basic Science Symposium and II ESOT Basic Science Meeting, Boston, USA, 11-14 June 2011. 2011.
Li C., Shao Y., Ng T.P., Ling C., Liu X., Ma Y.Y., Chung S.K., Fan S.T., Lo C.M. and Man K., Rising Star Award - Aldose reductase accelerates hepatic ischemia reperfusion injury via IP10/TLR4 signaling (Abstract), The 2011 Joint International Congress of ILTS, ELITA, & LICAGE, Valencia, Spain, 22-25 June 2011. 2011.
Ling C., Lo C.M., Liu X., Ng K.T.P., Li C., Leung A.C.F., Fan S.T. and Man K., Acute phase liver graft injury significantly mobilized circulating endothelial progenitor cells, myeloid-derived suppressor cells and regulatory T cells through TLR4 signaling (Abstract & Mini Oral Presentation), The 23rd International Congress of the Transplantation Society, Vancouver, Canada, 15 - 19 August 2010.
Ling C., Lo C.M., Liu X., Ng K.T.P., Li C., Shao Y., Xu A.M., Fan S.T. and Man K., Acute phase liver graft injury significantly mobilized myeloid-derived suppressor cells through TLR4 signaling (Poster with Distinction), The 2011 Joint International Congress of ILTS, ELITA, & LICAGE, Valencia, Spain, 22-25 June 2011.
Liu X., Lo C.M., Cheng Q., Ma Y.Y., Ng K.T.P., Fan S.T. and Man K., Involvement of macroautophagy in acute phase small-for-size graft injury (Abstract), The 2011 Joint International Congress of ILTS, ELITA, & LICAGE, Valencia, Spain, 22-25 June 2011.
Man K., Cheng Q., Ng K.T.P., Yeung W.H., Liu X., Lo C.M. and Fan S.T., Hepatic ischemia/reperfusion injury promotes lung metastasis after major hepatectomy by mobilization of circulating endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) - application of optical imaging system in rat and mouse models with othotopic liver cancer (Poster Presentation), The 2010 World Molecular Imaging Congress, Kyoto, Japan, 8 - 11 September 2010.
Qi X., Ng T.P., Liu X., Geng W., Ling C., Li C., Fan S.T., Lo C.M. and Man K., International TTS Basic Science Symposium Mentee/Mentor Travel Award - Down-regulation of glutathione peroxidase 3 (GPx3) by acute phase inflammation in small-for-size graft promotes tumor invasiveness after liver transplantation (Abstract), XII TTS Basic Science Symposium and II ESOT Basic Science Meeting, Boston, USA, 11-14 June 2011. 2011.
Qi X., Man K., Ng T.P., Liu X., Geng W., Ling C., Li C., Fan S.T. and Lo C.M., Young Investigator Travel Award - The role of glutathione peroxidase 3 (GPx3): bridging liver graft injury and tumor invasiveness after liver transplantation (Abstract), The 2011 Joint International Congress of ILTS, ELITA, & LICAGE, Valencia, Spain, 22-25 June 2011. 2011.
Tang S.M., Tang W.K., So M.T., Miao X., Leung M.C., Yip B.H.K., Leon Y.Y., Ngan E.S.W., Lui V.C.H., Chen Y., Chan I.H.Y., Chung P.H.Y., Liu X., Wu X.Z., Wong K.K.Y., Sham P.C., Cherny S.S., Tam P.K.H. and Garcia-Barcelo M.M., Fine mapping of the NRG1 Hirschsprung's disease locus, PLoS One. 2011, 6(1): e16181.
Wong K.K.Y. and Liu X., Silver nanoparticles - the real "silver bullet" in clinical medicine?, MedChem Comm. 2011, 1(2): 125-131.


Researcher : Liu X
List of Research Outputs

Geng W., Man K., Cheng Q., Liu Y., Ng K.T.P., Liu X., Poon R.T.P., Fan S.T. and Lo C.M., The potential role of early-phase graft injury in induction of late-phase chemoresistance after liver transplantation (Abstract & Oral Presentation), The 23rd International Congress of the Transplantation Society, Vancouver, Canada, 15 - 19 August 2010.
Geng W., Man K., Cheng Q., Ng T.P., Liu X., Fan S.T. and Lo C.M., Young Investigator Travel Award - The role of interferon-gamma inducible protein 10 (IP10) in early-phase graft injury induced cisplatin resistance after liver transplantation (Abstract), The 2011 Joint International Congress of ILTS, ELITA, & LICAGE, Valencia, Spain, 22-25 June 2011. 2011.
Hao W., Liu X., Chan I.H.Y., Chan K.L., Tam P.K.H. and Wong K.K.Y., Single-port laparoscoic varicocelectomy induces minmal post-operative stress response in children [Poster presentation], IPEG's 20th Annual Congress for Endosurgery in Children, Prague, Czech Republic, 3-7 May 2011.
Hao W., Wong O.Y., Liu X., Lee P.Y., Chen Y. and Wong K.K.Y., w-3 fatty acids suppress inflammatory cytokine production by macrophages and hepatocytes, Journal of Pediatric Surgery. 2010, 45(12): 2412-2418.
Lee P.Y., Zhu Y., Liu X., Che C.M., Tam P.K.H. and Wong K.K.Y., A safe and efficient lipidic nanoparticle carrier of gold porphryin for the treatment of neuroblastoma, 4th National Pediatric Surgical Oncology Conference & 4th Cross Strait Symposium on Pediatric Oncology, Hong Kong, 5-6 November 2010.
Li C., Shao Y., Ng T.P., Ling C., Liu X., Ma Y.Y., Chung S.K., Fan S.T., Lo C.M. and Man K., International TTS Basic Science Symposium Mentee/Mentor Travel Award - Aldose reductase accelerates small-for-size fatty liver graft injury (Abstract), XII TTS Basic Science Symposium and II ESOT Basic Science Meeting, Boston, USA, 11-14 June 2011. 2011.
Li C., Shao Y., Ng T.P., Ling C., Liu X., Ma Y.Y., Chung S.K., Fan S.T., Lo C.M. and Man K., Rising Star Award - Aldose reductase accelerates hepatic ischemia reperfusion injury via IP10/TLR4 signaling (Abstract), The 2011 Joint International Congress of ILTS, ELITA, & LICAGE, Valencia, Spain, 22-25 June 2011. 2011.
Ling C., Lo C.M., Liu X., Ng K.T.P., Li C., Leung A.C.F., Fan S.T. and Man K., Acute phase liver graft injury significantly mobilized circulating endothelial progenitor cells, myeloid-derived suppressor cells and regulatory T cells through TLR4 signaling (Abstract & Mini Oral Presentation), The 23rd International Congress of the Transplantation Society, Vancouver, Canada, 15 - 19 August 2010.
Ling C., Lo C.M., Liu X., Ng K.T.P., Li C., Shao Y., Xu A.M., Fan S.T. and Man K., Acute phase liver graft injury significantly mobilized myeloid-derived suppressor cells through TLR4 signaling (Poster with Distinction), The 2011 Joint International Congress of ILTS, ELITA, & LICAGE, Valencia, Spain, 22-25 June 2011.
Liu X., Lo C.M., Cheng Q., Ma Y.Y., Ng K.T.P., Fan S.T. and Man K., Involvement of macroautophagy in acute phase small-for-size graft injury (Abstract), The 2011 Joint International Congress of ILTS, ELITA, & LICAGE, Valencia, Spain, 22-25 June 2011.
Man K., Cheng Q., Ng K.T.P., Yeung W.H., Liu X., Lo C.M. and Fan S.T., Hepatic ischemia/reperfusion injury promotes lung metastasis after major hepatectomy by mobilization of circulating endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) - application of optical imaging system in rat and mouse models with othotopic liver cancer (Poster Presentation), The 2010 World Molecular Imaging Congress, Kyoto, Japan, 8 - 11 September 2010.
Qi X., Ng T.P., Liu X., Geng W., Ling C., Li C., Fan S.T., Lo C.M. and Man K., International TTS Basic Science Symposium Mentee/Mentor Travel Award - Down-regulation of glutathione peroxidase 3 (GPx3) by acute phase inflammation in small-for-size graft promotes tumor invasiveness after liver transplantation (Abstract), XII TTS Basic Science Symposium and II ESOT Basic Science Meeting, Boston, USA, 11-14 June 2011. 2011.
Qi X., Man K., Ng T.P., Liu X., Geng W., Ling C., Li C., Fan S.T. and Lo C.M., Young Investigator Travel Award - The role of glutathione peroxidase 3 (GPx3): bridging liver graft injury and tumor invasiveness after liver transplantation (Abstract), The 2011 Joint International Congress of ILTS, ELITA, & LICAGE, Valencia, Spain, 22-25 June 2011. 2011.
Tang S.M., Tang W.K., So M.T., Miao X., Leung M.C., Yip B.H.K., Leon Y.Y., Ngan E.S.W., Lui V.C.H., Chen Y., Chan I.H.Y., Chung P.H.Y., Liu X., Wu X.Z., Wong K.K.Y., Sham P.C., Cherny S.S., Tam P.K.H. and Garcia-Barcelo M.M., Fine mapping of the NRG1 Hirschsprung's disease locus, PLoS One. 2011, 6(1): e16181.
Wong K.K.Y. and Liu X., Silver nanoparticles - the real "silver bullet" in clinical medicine?, MedChem Comm. 2011, 1(2): 125-131.


Researcher : Liu Y
Project Title:The effects of FTY720 on suppression of circulating myeloid-derived suppressor cells/endothelial progenitor cells mobilization during tumor recurrence in a rat liver cancer model
Investigator(s):Liu Y, Man K, Lo CM
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:01/2009




Researcher : Lo CM
Project Title:Post-operative adjuvant therapy with recombinant interferon-[alpha] following curative resection of hepatocellular carcinoma: a randomised dose-response controlled trial
Investigator(s):Lo CM, Fan ST
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:Other Funding Scheme
Start Date:02/1999


Project Title:Development of anti-HBsAb in patients with chronic hepatitis B after liver transplantation using lamivudine prophylaxis: the possible role of adoptive immunity
Investigator(s):Lo CM
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:Other Funding Scheme
Start Date:01/2000


Project Title:Tumor recurrence after living donor liver transplantation – the significance of small-for-size graft injury on mobilization of circulating cancer stem like cells/endothelial progenitor cells
Investigator(s):Lo CM, Man K, Liu Y
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:01/2009


Project Title:Liver Transplantation Research Centre: A Multidisciplinary Study for Liver Graft Injury
Investigator(s):Lo CM, Man K, Guan X, Xu A
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:Collaborative Research Fund (CRF) - Group Research Project
Start Date:06/2009


Project Title:Angiopoietin-like protein 4 (ANGPLT4) as a novel therapy for liver cancer growth, metastasis and recurrence
Investigator(s):Lo CM, Man K
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:01/2010


List of Research Outputs

Chan A.C.Y., Poon R.T.P., Cheung T.T., Lo C.M. and Fan S.T., Defining an optimal surgical strategy for treatment of recurrence hepatocellular carcinoma after hepatectomy: re-resection or radiofrequency ablation? (Abstract), The 21st Conference of the Asian Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver, Bangkok, Thailand, 17-20 February 2011 / Hepatology International . 2011, 5(1): 473.
Chan A.C.Y., Fan S.T., Poon R.T.P. and Lo C.M., Evaluation of the new 7th AJCC/UICC staging system for resectable hepatocellular carcinoma (Abstract), The 7th International Meeting Hepatocellular Carcinoma Eastern and Western Experiences, Paris, France, 14-15 January 2011.
Chan A.C.Y., Fan S.T., Cheung T.T., Poon R.T.P. and Lo C.M., High intensity focused ultrasound therapy: a new treatment on the horizon for hepatocellular carcinoma (Abstract), The 21st Conference of the Asian Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver, Bangkok, Thailand, 17-20 February 2011 / Hepatology International. 2011, 5(1): 451.
Chan A.C.Y., Chok K.S.H., Yuen W.K., Chan S.C., Poon R.T.P., Lo C.M. and Fan S.T., Impact of antiviral therapy on the survival of patients after major hepatectomy for hepatitis B virus-related hepatocellular carcinoma, Archives of Surgery. 2011, 146(6): 675-681.
Chan A.C.Y., Chok K.S.H., Yuen W.K., Poon R.T.P., Lo C.M. and Fan S.T., Impact of antiviral therapy on the survival outcome of patients after major hepatectomy for hepatitis B-related hepatocellular carcinoma (Abstract), The 21st Conference of the Asian Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver, Bangkok, Thailand, 17-20 February 2011 / Hepatology International. 2011, 5(1): 419-420.
Chan A.C.Y., Lo C.M., Chok K.S.H., Chan S.C. and Fan S.T., Life made easy: simplifying reconstruction for dual portal veins in adult right lobe live donor liver transplantation, Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Diseases International. 2010, 9(5): 547-549.
Chan A.C.Y., Chok K.S.H., Cheung T.T., Sharr W.W., Tsang S.H.Y., Chan S.C., Poon R.T.P., Lo C.M. and Fan S.T., Salvage living donor liver transplantation for recurrent hepatocellular carcinoma: salvaging the unsalvageable?, The 2011 Joint International Congress of ILTS, ELITA, and LICAGE. Valencia, Spain, 22-25 June 2011 / Liver Transplantation. 2011, 17: S126.
Chan S.C., Lo C.M., Chok K.S.H., Sharr W.W. and Fan S.T., Advantage of primary liver transplantation for hepatocellular carcinoma within up-to-7 criteria with microvascular invasion (Presentation), 2011 Joint International Congress of ILTS, ELITA, & LICAGE, Valencia, Spain, 22-25 June 2011.
Chan S.C., Dai W.C., Lo C.M., Lam B.K.Y., Kwan Y.M., Ho W.Y. and Fan S.T., Monday blues of deceased-donor liver transplantation, Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Diseases International. 2011, 10(1): 26-29.
Chan S.C., Lo C.M. and Fan S.T., Overestimating the liver volume for subjects with low body weight (Letter to the Editor), Liver Transplantation. 2010, 16(11): 1331.
Chan S.C., Lo C.M., Ng K.K.C., Ng I.O.L., Yong B.H. and Fan S.T., Portal inflow and pressure changes in right liver living donor liver transplantation including the middle hepatic vein, Liver Transplantation. 2011, 17(2): 115-121.
Chan S.C., Lo C.M., Chok K.S.H., Sharr W.W., Chan A.C.Y. and Fan S.T., Survival advantage of primary liver transplantation for resectable hepatocellular carcinoma with vascular invasion (Abstract), The 21st Conference of the Asian Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver, Bangkok, Thailand, 17-20 February 2011 / Hepatology International. 2011, 5(1): 492.
Chan S.C., Lo C.M., Chok K.S.H., Sharr W.W., Cheung T.T., Tsang S.H.Y., Chan A.C.Y. and Fan S.T., Validation of graft and standard liver size predictions in right liver living donor liver transplantation, Hepatology International. 2011, Epub ahead of print.
Cheung C.K.Y., Lo C.M., Man K. and Lau G., Occult hepatitis B virus infection of donor and recipient origin after liver transplantation despite nucleoside analogue prophylaxis, Liver Transplantation. 2010, 16(11): 1314-1323.
Cheung C.K.Y., Fung J.Y.Y., Man K. and Lo C.M., Young Investigator Travel Award - Differential replication of hepatitis B virus mutants in recurrent hepatocellular carcinoma after liver transplantation (Abstract), The 2011 Joint International Congress of ILTS, ELITA, & LICAGE, Valencia, Spain, 22-25 June 2011. 2011.
Cheung T.T., Chan S.C., Ho C.L., Chok K.S.H., Chan A.C.Y., Sharr W.W., Ng K.K.C., Poon R.T.P., Lo C.M. and Fan S.T., Can positron emission tomography with the dual tracers [11 C]acetate and [18 F]fludeoxyglucose predict microvascular invasion in hepatocellular carcinoma?, Liver Transplantation. 2011, 17(10): 1218-1225.
Cheung T.T., Chan S.C., Poon R.T.P., Fan S.T. and Lo C.M., High intensity focused ultrasound as a bridging therapy for HCC patients on liver transplant waiting list. Hype or hope? (Plenary Session), The 2011 Joint International Congress of ILTS, ELITA, and LICAGE, Valencia, Spain, 22-25 June 2011.
Cheung T.T., Poon R.T.P., Lo C.M. and Fan S.T., Rapid assessment of ICG by pulse desitometry - a validatory study of 70 patients (Abstract), The 21st Conference of the Asian Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver, Bangkok, Thailand, 17-20 February 2011.
Cheung T.T., Chan S.C., Poon R.T.P., Lo C.M. and Fan S.T., Rapid measurement of indocyanine green clearance by pulse spectrophotometry – a validation study in 70 patients with Child-Pugh A liver function (Abstract), The 21st Conference of the Asian Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver, Bangkok, Thailand, 17-20 February 2011 / Hepatology International. 2011, 5(1): 464.
Cheung T.T., Poon R.T.P., Lo C.M. and Fan S.T., Safety and tolerance of high intensive focused ultrasound ablation for hepatocellular carcinoma in 100 consecutive patients (Abstract), The 21st Conference of the Asian Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver, Bangkok, Thailand, 17-20 February 2011 / Hepatology International. 2011, 5(1): 453-454.
Cheung T.T., Poon R.T.P., Lo C.M. and Fan S.T., Tolerance of high intensity focused ultrasound ablation in patients of hepatocellular carcinoma (Abstract), The 21st Conference of the Asian Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver, Bangkok, Thailand, 17-20 February 2011.
Chok K.S.H., Chan S.C., Cheung T.T., Sharr W.W., Chan A.C.Y., Lo C.M. and Fan S.T., Bile duct anastomotic stricture after adult-to-adult right lobe living donor liver transplantation, Liver Transplantation. 2011, 17(1): 47-52.
Chok K.S.H., Chan S.C., Lo C.M. and Fan S.T., Emergency re-routing of anterior sector venous outflow for right lobe living donor liver transplantation including the middle hepatic vein, Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Diseases International. 2011, 10(3): 325-327.
Chok K.S.H., Chan S.C., Cheung T.T., Chan A.C.Y., Sharr W.W., Fan S.T. and Lo C.M., Late recurrence of hepatocellular carcinoma after liver transplantation (Poster Presentation), The 17th Annual International Congress, International Liver Transplantation Society. Valencia, Spain, 22-25 June 2011.
Chok K.S.H., Chan S.C., Cheung T.T., Chan A.C.Y., Fan S.T. and Lo C.M., Late recurrence of hepatocellular carcinoma after liver transplantation, World Journal of Surgery. 2011, Epub ahead of print.
Chung C.D., Lau L.L., Ko K.L., Wong A.C., Wong S., Chan A.C.Y., Poon R.T.P., Lo C.M. and Fan S.T., Laparoscopic liver resection for hepatocellular carcinoma, Asian Journal of Surgery. 2010, 33(4): 168-172.
Chung H.Y., Chan S.C., Lo C.M. and Fan S.T., Strategies for widening liver donor pool, Asian Journal of Surgery. 2010, 33(2): 63-69.
Chung P.H.Y., Chan K.L., Lo C.M., Fan S.T. and Tam P.K.H., Surgical management of pediatric hepatoblastoma - experience from the last two decades, 4th National Pediatric Surgical Oncology Conference & 4th Cross Strait Symposium on Pediatric Oncology, Hong Kong, 5-6 November 2010.
Dai W.C., Chan S.C., Chok K.S.H., Cheung T.T., Sharr W.W., Chan A.C.Y., Fung J.Y.Y., Tsang S.H.Y., Fan S.T. and Lo C.M., Single-centre experience of liver transplantation for familial amyloidotic polyneuropathy of non-Val30Met variant in Chinese patients (Poster Presentation), 2011 Joint International Congress of ILTS, ELITA & LICAGE, Valencia, Spain, 22-25 June 2011.
Fan S.T., Lo C.M., Poon R.T.P., Yeung C., Liu C.L., Yuen W.K., Lam C.M., Ng K.K.C. and Chan S.C., Continuous improvement of survival outcomes of resection of hepatocellular carcinoma: a 20-year experience, Annals of Surgery. 2011, 253(4): 745-758.
Fan S.T., Poon R.T.P., Yeung C., Lam C.M., Lo C.M., Yuen W.K., Ng K.K.C., Liu C.L. and Chan S.C., Outcome after partial hepatectomy for hepatocellular cancer within the Milan criteria, British Journal of Surgery. 2011, Epub ahead of print.
Fung J.Y.Y., Chan S.C., Yuen M.F., Chok K.S.H., Sharr W.W., Fan S.T., Dai J., Seto W.K. and Lo C.M., Entecavir monotherapy is effective in viral suppression after liver transplantation for hepatitis B (Abstract), 2011 Joint International Congress of ILTS, ELITA & LICAGE, Valencia, Spain, 22-25 June 2011.
Fung J.Y.Y., Chan S.C., Yuen R.M.F., Chok K.S.H., Sharr W.W., Fan S.T., Dai J., Seto W.K. and Lo C.M., Entecavir monotherapy is effective in viral suppression after liver transplantation for hepatitis B. , Liver Transpl . 2011, 17(6 Supp 1): S94.
Geng W., Man K., Cheng Q., Liu Y., Ng K.T.P., Liu X., Poon R.T.P., Fan S.T. and Lo C.M., The potential role of early-phase graft injury in induction of late-phase chemoresistance after liver transplantation (Abstract & Oral Presentation), The 23rd International Congress of the Transplantation Society, Vancouver, Canada, 15 - 19 August 2010.
Geng W., Man K., Cheng Q., Ng T.P., Liu X., Fan S.T. and Lo C.M., Young Investigator Travel Award - The role of interferon-gamma inducible protein 10 (IP10) in early-phase graft injury induced cisplatin resistance after liver transplantation (Abstract), The 2011 Joint International Congress of ILTS, ELITA, & LICAGE, Valencia, Spain, 22-25 June 2011. 2011.
Lam S.P., Luk J.M.C., Man K., Ng K.T.P., Cheung C.K.Y., Rose-John S. and Lo C.M., Activation of interleukin-6-induced glycoprotein 130/signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 pathway in mesenchymal stem cells enhances hepatic differentiation, proliferation, and liver regeneration, Liver Transplantation. 2010, 16(10): 1195-1206.
Li C., Shao Y., Ng T.P., Ling C., Liu X., Ma Y.Y., Chung S.K., Fan S.T., Lo C.M. and Man K., International TTS Basic Science Symposium Mentee/Mentor Travel Award - Aldose reductase accelerates small-for-size fatty liver graft injury (Abstract), XII TTS Basic Science Symposium and II ESOT Basic Science Meeting, Boston, USA, 11-14 June 2011. 2011.
Li C., Shao Y., Ng T.P., Ling C., Liu X., Ma Y.Y., Chung S.K., Fan S.T., Lo C.M. and Man K., Rising Star Award - Aldose reductase accelerates hepatic ischemia reperfusion injury via IP10/TLR4 signaling (Abstract), The 2011 Joint International Congress of ILTS, ELITA, & LICAGE, Valencia, Spain, 22-25 June 2011. 2011.
Ling C., Lo C.M., Liu X., Ng K.T.P., Li C., Leung A.C.F., Fan S.T. and Man K., Acute phase liver graft injury significantly mobilized circulating endothelial progenitor cells, myeloid-derived suppressor cells and regulatory T cells through TLR4 signaling (Abstract & Mini Oral Presentation), The 23rd International Congress of the Transplantation Society, Vancouver, Canada, 15 - 19 August 2010.
Ling C., Lo C.M., Liu X., Ng K.T.P., Li C., Shao Y., Xu A.M., Fan S.T. and Man K., Acute phase liver graft injury significantly mobilized myeloid-derived suppressor cells through TLR4 signaling (Poster with Distinction), The 2011 Joint International Congress of ILTS, ELITA, & LICAGE, Valencia, Spain, 22-25 June 2011.
Liu X., Lo C.M., Cheng Q., Ma Y.Y., Ng K.T.P., Fan S.T. and Man K., Involvement of macroautophagy in acute phase small-for-size graft injury (Abstract), The 2011 Joint International Congress of ILTS, ELITA, & LICAGE, Valencia, Spain, 22-25 June 2011.
Lo C.M., "Lab calling: that fluid you sent has an amylase of 12,000". Pancreatic fistula after whipple procedure. (Invited Lecture), Digestive Disease Week 2011, Chicago, USA, 7-10 May 2011. 2011.
Lo C.M., Antiviral agent monotherapy (Invited Lecture), 2011 Liver Transplantation Seminar, Seoul, Korea, 18 March 2011. 2011.
Lo C.M., Associate Editor (2001 - present), Digestive Surgery. 2010.
Lo C.M., Associate Editor (2006 - present), American Journal of Transplantation. 2010.
Lo C.M., Associate Editor (2007 - present), 中華消化外科雜誌 (Chinese Journal of Digestive Surgery). 2010.
Lo C.M., Associate Editor, Malignant Liver Tumors: Current and Emerging Therapies, 3rd edition. Wiley-Blackwell, 2010.
Lo C.M., Can shortage of organs be conciliated with extending criteria? (Invited Lecture), The 7th International Meeting, Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Eastern and Western Experiences, Paris, France, 14-15 January 2011. 2011.
Lo C.M., Council Member (2005 - present), The College of Surgeons of Hong Kong. 2010.
Lo C.M., Council Member, International Liver Transplantation Society. 2010.
Lo C.M., Course Director, The 21st Conference of the Asian Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver, Bangkok, Thailand, 17-20 February 2011. 2011.
Lo C.M., Deputy Editor (2008 - present), Liver Transplantation. 2010.
Lo C.M., Downstaging patients: Definitions and approaches (Invited Lecture), Global Challenges and Controversies in Liver Transplantation, Satellite Symposium to 2011 Joint International Congress of ILTS, ELITA & LICAGE, Valencia, Spain, 22-25 June 2011. 2011.
Lo C.M., Examiner, Licentiate Examination, the Licentiate Committee (1995 - present), Medical Council of Hong Kong. 2010.
Lo C.M., Examiner, MRCS Examination (2003 - present), The College of Surgeons of Hong Kong. 2010.
Lo C.M., Future perspective of liver transplantation in Asia-Pacific (Keynote Lecture), The 21st Conference of the Asian Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver, Bangokok, Thailand, 17-20 February 2011. 2011.
Lo C.M., Governor (2009 - present), Hong Kong Chapter, American College of Surgeons. 2010.
Lo C.M., Guest Professor (2002 - present), The Peking University Health Science Center, Peking University First Hospital, China. 2010.
Lo C.M., Guest Professor (2004 - present), Army Institute of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University, China. 2010.
Lo C.M., Honorary Consultant (2002 - present), King Faisal Hospital & Research Centre, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. 2010.
Lo C.M., Honorary Consultant (2005 - present), Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital. 2010.
Lo C.M., International Basic Science Mentor Travel Award, XXIII International Congress of The Transplantation Society, Vancouver, Canada, 15-19 August 2010. 2010.
Lo C.M., Living donation: Are there limits? (Invited Lecture), 2011 Joint International Congress of ILTS, ELITA & LICAGE, Valencia, Spain, 22-25 June 2011. 2011.
Lo C.M., Living donor liver transplantation: Why does it flourish in Asia? (Invited Lecture), 活體肝移植：為何在亞洲盛行？, Sun Yat-sen International General Surgery Forum, Guangzhou, China, 30 July - 1 August 2010. 中山普通外科國際論壇，2010年7月30日–8月1日，中國廣州, 2010.
Lo C.M., Living-related liver transplantation (Invited Lecture), The 9th Congress of the European Hepato Pancreatic Biliary Association, Cape Town, South Africa, 12-16 April 2011. 2011.
Lo C.M., Living-related liver transplantation in Asia – Where are we now? (Invited Lecture), Asian Pacific Digestive Week 2010, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 19-22 September 2010. 2010.
Lo C.M., Member (1997 - present), Program Committee, International Society for Digestive Surgery. 2010.
Lo C.M., Member (1998 - present), Executive Committee, International Society for Digestive Surgery. 2010.
Lo C.M., Member (2011) , International Advisory Board, Asian Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver. 2011.
Lo C.M., Member (November 2010 - May 2013), Membership Committee, The Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract. 2010.
Lo C.M., Member of Board of Directors (2011 – 2016), James IV Association of Surgeons. 2010.
Lo C.M., Member of Board of Examiners (2002 - present), The College of Surgeons of Hong Kong. 2010.
Lo C.M., Member, Editorial Board (2002 - present), Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Diseases International. 2010.
Lo C.M., Member, Editorial Board (2002 - present), Surgery. 2010.
Lo C.M., Member, Editorial Board (2006 - present), Annals of Surgery. 2010.
Lo C.M., Member, Editorial Board (2007 - present), 中華普通外科雜誌 (Chinese Journal of Digestive Surgery). 2010.
Lo C.M., Member, Exemptions Sub-Committee, the Licentiate Committee (2003 - present), Medical Council of Hong Kong. 2010.
Lo C.M., Member, Panel of Assessors (2004 - present), Medical Council of Hong Kong. 2010.
Lo C.M., Member, Scientific Committee (1998 - present), Cheng Si Yuan China-International Hepatitis Research Foundation. 2010.
Lo C.M., Member, International Scientific Committee, The Transplantation Society. 2010.
Lo C.M., Member, Organizing Committee, 2010 International Consensus Conference on Liver Transplantation for HCC. 2010.
Lo C.M., Member, Program Committee, International Liver Transplantation Society. 2010.
Lo C.M., National Delegate (1998 - present), International Society for Digestive Surgery. 2010.
Lo C.M., Program Chair on Liver for the 24th International Congress of the Transplantation Society, The Transplantation Society. 2011.
Lo C.M., Report from ALDLT 5 Asian centers, Pressing Issues in Liver Transplantation 2010 “A Global Perspective”, Shanghai, China, 13-14 November 2010. 2010.
Lo C.M., Reviewer (1997 - present), UICC Fellowship Selection Committee, International Union Against Cancer. 2010.
Lo C.M., Reviewer, American Journal of Transplantation. 2010.
Lo C.M., Reviewer, Annals of Surgery. 2010.
Lo C.M., Reviewer, Annals of the College of Surgeons of Hong Kong. 2010.
Lo C.M., Reviewer, Asian Journal of Surgery. 2010.
Lo C.M., Reviewer, British Journal of Surgery. 2010.
Lo C.M., Reviewer, Endoscopy. 2010.
Lo C.M., Reviewer, Hepatology. 2010.
Lo C.M., Reviewer, Hong Kong Medical Journal. 2010.
Lo C.M., Reviewer, Liver Transplantation. 2010.
Lo C.M., Reviewer, Surgery. 2010.
Lo C.M., Right and left grafts and the small-for-size syndrome (Invited Lecture), 2010 Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Diseases Summit Forum, Hangzhou, China, 15-17 September 2010. 2010.
Lo C.M., Right and left grafts and the small-for-size syndrome (Invited Lecture), XXIII International Congress of The Transplantation Society, Vancouver, Canada, 15-19 August 2010. 2010.
Lo C.M., Role of liver transplantation (Invited Lecture), 2011 Joint International Congress of ILTS, ELITA & LICAGE, Valencia, Spain, 22-25 June 2011. 2011.
Lo C.M., Selection and evaluation of living donors (Invited Lecture), The 21st Conference of the Asian Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver, Bangokok, Thailand, 17-20 February 2011. 2011.
Lo C.M., 香港肝移植的發展歷程, Sun Yat-sen International General Surgery Forum, Guangzhou, China, 30 July - 1 August 2010. 中山普通外科國際論壇，2010年7月30日–8月1日，中國廣州, 2010.
Lo C.M. and Ng K.K.C., Surgical anatomy of the liver and bile ducts, In: Fischer JE, Bland KI, eds, Master of Surgery, 6th edition. Philedelphia, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2010, in press: in press.
Lo C.M., Surgical and interventional radiological treatment (Invited Lecture), Asian Pacific Digestive Week 2010, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 19-22 September 2010. 2010.
Lo C.M., The role and limitation of living donor liver transplant for hepatocellular carcinoma (Invited Lecture), Transplantation Symposium, Samsung Medical Center, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea, 2 July 2010. 2010.
Lo C.M., Treasurer (2008 - present), Asian Pacific Digestive Week Federation. 2010.
Lo C.M., Various biomarkers in hepatocellular carcinoma (Invited Lecture), 2011 Liver Transplantation Seminar, Seoul, Korea, 18 March 2011. 2011.
Lo C.M., In: Member, Editorial Board (2004 - present), World Journal of Surgery. 2010.
Ma S.K.Y., Tang K.H., Chan Y.P., Lee K.W., Kwan P.S., Castilho A.G., Ng I.O.L., Man K., Wong N., To K.F., Zheng B., Lai P.B.S., Lo C.M., Chan K.W. and Guan X.Y., miR-130b promotes CD133(+) liver tumor-initiating cell growth and self-renewal via tumor protein 53-induced nuclear protein 1, Cell Stem Cell. 2010, 7(6): 694-707.
Man K., Ling C., Shao Y., Ng K.T.P., Fan S.T. and Lo C.M., Circulating endothelial progenitor cells mobilized by acute phase small-for-size graft injury promote tumor recurrence after liver transplantation (Abstract), XII TTS Basic Science Symposium and II ESOT Basic Science Meeting, Boston, USA, 11-14 June 2011.
Man K., Cheng Q., Ng K.T.P., Yeung W.H., Liu X., Lo C.M. and Fan S.T., Hepatic ischemia/reperfusion injury promotes lung metastasis after major hepatectomy by mobilization of circulating endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) - application of optical imaging system in rat and mouse models with othotopic liver cancer (Poster Presentation), The 2010 World Molecular Imaging Congress, Kyoto, Japan, 8 - 11 September 2010.
Man K., Ng K.T.P., Qi X., Ching W.Y.P., Qin J., Wang J.W., Fan S.T. and Lo C.M., Inflammatory microenvironment accelerates liver tumor growth and metastasis by up-regulating T-box3 signaling and increasing cancer initiating cell populations (Abstract), The 2011 Joint International Congress of ILTS, ELITA, & LICAGE, Valencia, Spain, 22-25 June 2011.
Man K., Ng K.T.P., Qi X., Ching W.Y.P., Lo C.M. and Fan S.T., Inflammatory microenvironment accelerates liver tumor growth and metastasis by up-regulating T-box3 signaling and increasing cancer stem like cell populations (Abstract), The 3rd JCA-AACR Special Joint Conference - The Latest Advances in Liver Cancer Research: From Basic Science. Tokyo, Japan, 1-3 March 2011.
Man K., Shao Y., Ng K.T.P., Wong N., Li C., Fan S.T. and Lo C.M., The significance of acute-phase small-for-size liver graft injury in mobilization of circulating EPCs/MDSCs/Tregs after LDLT for HCC patients (Abstract & Oral Presentation), The 23rd International Congress of the Transplantation Society, Vancouver, Canada, 15 - 19 August 2010.
Ng K.K.C., Poon R.T.P., Chan S.C., Chok K.S.H., Cheung T.T., Tung H.K.S., Chu F.S.K., Tso W.K., Yu W.C., Lo C.M. and Fan S.T., High-intensity focused ultrasound for hepatocellular carcinoma: a single-center experience, Annals of Surgery. 2011, 253(5): 981-987.
Ng K.K.C., Lo C.M., Chan S.C., Chok K.S.H., Cheung T.T. and Fan S.T., Liver transplantation for hepatocellular carcinoma: the Hong Kong experience, Journal of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Sciences. 2010, 17(5): 548-554.
Ng K.T.P., Qi X., Kong K.L., Cheung B.Y.Y., Lo C.M., Poon R.T.P., Fan S.T. and Man K., Overexpression of matrix metalloproteinase-12 (MMP-12) correlates with poor prognosis of hepatocellular carcinoma, European Journal of Cancer. 2011, Epub ahead of print.
Ng K.T.P., Lee K.W., Cheng Q., Wo Y.H., Sun K.W., Guo D., Lim Z.X.H., Lo C.M., Poon R.T.P., Fan S.T. and Man K., Suppression of tumorigenesis and metastasis of hepatocellular carcinoma by shRNA interference targeting on homeoprotein Six1, International Journal of Cancer. 2010, 127(4): 859-872.
Qi X., Ng T.P., Liu X., Geng W., Ling C., Li C., Fan S.T., Lo C.M. and Man K., International TTS Basic Science Symposium Mentee/Mentor Travel Award - Down-regulation of glutathione peroxidase 3 (GPx3) by acute phase inflammation in small-for-size graft promotes tumor invasiveness after liver transplantation (Abstract), XII TTS Basic Science Symposium and II ESOT Basic Science Meeting, Boston, USA, 11-14 June 2011. 2011.
Qi X., Man K., Ng T.P., Liu X., Geng W., Ling C., Li C., Fan S.T. and Lo C.M., Young Investigator Travel Award - The role of glutathione peroxidase 3 (GPx3): bridging liver graft injury and tumor invasiveness after liver transplantation (Abstract), The 2011 Joint International Congress of ILTS, ELITA, & LICAGE, Valencia, Spain, 22-25 June 2011. 2011.
Sharr W.W., Lo C.M., Chan S.C., Chok K.S.H. and Fan S.T., Primary treatment for hepatocellular carcinoma within UCSF Criteria: comparing outcomes of deceased and living donor liver transplantation (Poster), The 17th Annual International Congress of International Liver Transplantation Society, Valencia, Spain, 22-25 June 2011.
Siriwardana R.C., Chan S.C., Lo C.M., Chok K.S.H. and Fan S.T., Effect of donor steatosis on liver biochemistry and significance of body mass index and alanine aminotransferase in predicting steatosis (Abstract), The 21st Conference of the Asian Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver, Bangkok, Thailand, 17-20 February 2011 / Hepatology International. 2011, 5(1): 489.
Siriwardana R.C., Lo C.M., Chan S.C., Chok K.S.H., Tsang S.H.Y., Cheung T.T., Sharr W.W., Chan A.C.Y. and Fan S.T., Role of portal vein embolisation in hepatocellular carcinoma management and its effect on recurrence: an intention-to-treat analysis (Abstract), The 21st Conference of the Asian Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver, Bangkok, Thailand, 17-20 February 2011 / Hepatology International . 2011, 5(1): 475.
Sun K.W., Ng K.T.P., Lim Z.X.H., Cheng Q., Lo C.M., Poon R.T.P., Man K., Wong N. and Fan S.T., Proline-rich tyrosine kinase 2 (Pyk2) promotes cell motility of hepatocellular carcinoma through induction of epithelial to mesenchymal transition, PLoS One. 2011, 6(4): e18878.


Researcher : Lo CY
Project Title:Establishment of a comprehensive service and registry for hereditary familial endocrinopathy syndromes in Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Lo CY, Lam KSL
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:S.K. Yee Medical Foundation - General Award
Start Date:01/2005


List of Research Outputs

Lam A.K., Lau K.P., Gopalan V., Luk J.M.C. and Lo C.Y., Quantitative analysis of the expression of TGF-alpha and EGFR in papillary thyroid carcinoma: clinicopathological relevance, Pathology. 2011, 43(1): 40-47.
Lang B.H.H., Wong K.P., Wan K.Y. and Lo C.Y., Impact of routine unilateral central neck dissection on preablative and postablative stimulated thyroglobulin levels after total thyroidectomy in papillary thyroid carcinoma, Annals of Surgical Oncology. 2011, 19(1): 60-7.
Lang B.H.H., Lo C.Y., Wong O.L. and Cowling B.J., Impact of second primary malignancy on outcomes of differentiated thyroid carcinoma, Surgery. 2010, 148(6): 1191-6.
Yip J., Lang B.H.H. and Lo C.Y., Changing trend in surgical indication and management for Graves' disease, Am J Surg. 2011, Epub ahead of print.


Researcher : Lo OSH
List of Research Outputs

Fan J.K.M., Wong K.Y., Lo O.S.H., Poon J.T.C., Lim B.Y.K. and Law W.L., Comparison of self-gripping semi-absorbable mesh (PROGRIP) with polypropylene mesh in open inguinal hernia repair - a randomized study, The 6th International Congress of the Asia-Pacific Hernia Society, Seoul, Korea, 14-16 October 2010.
Fan J.K.M., See Q.W.S., Lo O.S.H., Poon J.T.C. and Law W.L., Emergency laparoscopic repair for acutely incarcerated ventral hernia with porcine collagen film coated composite mesh - a feasible and safe option, The 6th International Congress of the Asia-Pacific Hernia Society, Seoul, Korea, 14-16 October 2010 . 2010.
Fan J.K.M., See Q.W.S., Lo O.S.H., Poon J.T.C. and Law W.L., Emergency laparoscopic repair for incarcerated ventral hernia with composite mesh, SAGES 2011, Scientific Session and Postgraduate Course, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.A., 30 March - 2 April 2011.
Law W.L., Poon J.T.C., Fan J.K.M., Lo O.S.H. and Foo C.C., Outcomes of laparoscopic colectomy for cancer in elderly patients, SAGES 2011, Scientific Session and Postgraduate Course, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.A., 30 March - 2 April 2011.
Lo O.S.H., Applied anatomy and physiology, Perineal Tears Repair Workshop, Queen Mary Hospita, Hong Kong, 27 November 2010. 2010.
Lo O.S.H., Current management of complex and recurrent anal fistula, Joint Surgical Symposium, The University of Hong Kong and Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital, Hong Kong, 6 May 2011. 2011.
Ngai C.W., Lam M.F., Lo O.S.H., Cheung C.W. and Chan W.M., use of Doppler ultrasound resistive index and neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin in prediction of acute kidney injury in patients with septic shock, The 31st International Symposium on Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine, Brussels, Belgium, 22-25 March 2011.
Poon J.T.C., Fan J.K.M., Lo O.S.H. and Law W.L., Enhanced recovery program in laparoscopic colectomy for cancer, International Journal of Colorectal Disease. 2011, 26(1): 71-77.
Poon J.T.C., Cheung H.H.C., Law W.L. and Lo O.S.H., The impact of POSSUM score on long-term outcome of patients with rectal cancer, Annual Meeting of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, Vancouver, Canada, 14-18 May 2011.
She W.H., Lo O.S.H., Fan J.K.M., Poon J.T.C. and Law W.L., Needlescopic totally extraperitoneal hernioplasty for unilateral inguinal hernia in adult patients, Asian Journal of Surgery. 2011, 34(1): 23-27.
Wong K.P., Poon J.T.C., Fan J.K.M., Lo O.S.H. and Law W.L., Prognostic value of lymph node ratio in stage III colorectal cancer, Colorectal Disease. 2010, Epub ahead of print.


Researcher : Lu P
List of Research Outputs

Wang X., Ongkeko W.M., Chen L., Yang Z., Lu P., Chan K.K., Lopez J.P., Poon R.T.P. and Fan S.T., Octamer 4 (Oct4) mediates chemotherapeutic drug resistance in liver cancer cells through a potential Oct4-AKT-ATP-binding cassette G2 pathway, Hepatology. 2010, 52(2): 528-539.


Researcher : Lu W
List of Research Outputs

Lu W., Lee N.P.Y., Kaul S.C., Lan F., Poon R.T.P., Wadhwa R. and Luk J.M.C., Induction of mutant p53-dependent apoptosis in human hepatocellular carcinoma by targeting stress protein mortalin, International Journal of Cancer. 2010, Epub ahead of print.
Lu W., Lee N.P.Y., Lan F., Poon R.T.P., Wadhwa R. and Luk J.M.C., Mortalin-p53 interaction in cancer cells is stress dependent and constitutes a selective target for cancer therapy, Cell Death and Differentiation. 2011, 18(6): 1046-1056.
Lu W. and Luk J.M.C., Mortalin: a novel molecular targeted therapy for hepatocellular carcinoma, Journal of Molecular Diagnosis & Therapy. 分子诊断与治疗杂志, 2010, 2(4): 217-222.
Lu W., The Interaction of Mortalin and P53 in Human Hepatocellular Carcinoma, Thesis, Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Hong Kong. 2011.


Researcher : Lu W
List of Research Outputs

Lu W., Lee N.P.Y., Kaul S.C., Lan F., Poon R.T.P., Wadhwa R. and Luk J.M.C., Induction of mutant p53-dependent apoptosis in human hepatocellular carcinoma by targeting stress protein mortalin, International Journal of Cancer. 2010, Epub ahead of print.
Lu W., Lee N.P.Y., Lan F., Poon R.T.P., Wadhwa R. and Luk J.M.C., Mortalin-p53 interaction in cancer cells is stress dependent and constitutes a selective target for cancer therapy, Cell Death and Differentiation. 2011, 18(6): 1046-1056.
Lu W. and Luk J.M.C., Mortalin: a novel molecular targeted therapy for hepatocellular carcinoma, Journal of Molecular Diagnosis & Therapy. 分子诊断与治疗杂志, 2010, 2(4): 217-222.
Lu W., The Interaction of Mortalin and P53 in Human Hepatocellular Carcinoma, Thesis, Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Hong Kong. 2011.


Researcher : Lui VCH
Project Title:15th International Society of Development Biologists Congress (ISDB 2005) Perturbation of Hoxb5 Signalling in Vagal Neural Crest Cells Causes Defective Development of the Enteric Nervous System
Investigator(s):Lui VCH
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Grants for Teaching Staff
Start Date:09/2005


Project Title:HOXB5 and RET promoter: regulation of RET transcription in Hirschsprungs disease
Investigator(s):Lui VCH, Garcia-Barcelo MM, Tam PKH
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:10/2008


Project Title:Investigation of role of Hoxb5 in neural crest cell induction and maintenance in mouse embryos
Investigator(s):Lui VCH, Cheung MCH
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:04/2009
Completion Date:09/2010


Project Title:Wif-1 regulates cloaca septation via Wnt signaling in urorectal development
Investigator(s):Lui VCH
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:03/2010


Project Title:Cooperation of HOXB5 and SOX10 in the regulation of RET expression
Investigator(s):Lui VCH, Garcia-Barcelo MM
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:03/2011


List of Research Outputs

Chen Y., Li D., Tsang J.Y.S., Niu N., Peng J., Zhu J., Hui K.C.W., Xu A., Lui V.C.H., Lamb J.R. and Tam P.K.H., PPAR-y signaling and IL-5 inhibition together prevent chronic rejection of MHC Class II-mismatched cardiac grafts, The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation. 2011, 30(6): 698-706.
Lui V.C.H., Sin S.S.L., Pu J.K.S., Hung K.N. and Leung G.K.K., Invasion of human glioma cells is regulated by multiple chloride channels including CIC-3, Anticancer Research. 2010, 30: 4515-4524.
Sham M.H., Zhang M., Leung C., Chu K.H., Chang C.N., Lui V.C.H. and Tam P.K.H., Sox10 mutation affects enteric neural crest cell migration, 44th Annual Meeting for the Japanese Society of Deveopmental Biologists, Okinawa, Japan, May 18-21, 2011.
Tang S.M., Tang W.K., So M.T., Miao X., Leung M.C., Yip B.H.K., Leon Y.Y., Ngan E.S.W., Lui V.C.H., Chen Y., Chan I.H.Y., Chung P.H.Y., Liu X., Wu X.Z., Wong K.K.Y., Sham P.C., Cherny S.S., Tam P.K.H. and Garcia-Barcelo M.M., Fine mapping of the NRG1 Hirschsprung's disease locus, PLoS One. 2011, 6(1): e16181.
Zhang M., Leung C., Lui V.C.H., Tam P.K.H. and Sham M.H., Beverly McKinnell Award , The 16th International Conference of the International Society of Differentiation. 2010.
Zhang M., Leung C., Lui V.C.H., Tam P.K.H. and Sham M.H., Sox10 mutation affects enteric neural crest cell migration in a cell autonomous manner, Differentiation. 2010, 80: S23.
Zhu J., Garcia-Barcelo M.M., Tam P.K.H. and Lui V.C.H., HOXB5 cooperates with NKX2-1 in the transcription of human RET, PLoS One. 2011, 6(6): e20815.


Researcher : Lui WM
List of Research Outputs

Leung G.K.K. and Lui W.M., An endoscopic modification of the simulataneous ' above and below' approach to large pituitary adenomas, Pituitary 2011. 2011.
Leung G.K.K., Yuen M.M.A., Chow W.S., Tse P.Y.H. and Lui W.M., An endoscopic modification of the simultaneous ‘above and below’ approach to large pituitary adenomas , Pituitary. 2011.
Leung G.K.K., Law H.Y., Hung K.N., Fan Y.W. and Lui W.M., Combined simultaneous transcranial and transsphenoidal resection of large-to-giant pituitary adenomas, Acta Neurochirurgica (Wien). 2011, 153(7): 1401-1408.


Researcher : Luk JMC
Project Title:Investigating Liver Intestine-Cadherin Function In Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Investigator(s):Luk JMC, Lee NPY, Ng IOL, Fan ST
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:12/2005


Project Title:Liver cancer biomarker test: diagnostic use of CDH17 monoclonal antibodies
Investigator(s):Luk JMC
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:Innovation and Technology Fund Internship Programme
Start Date:10/2007


List of Research Outputs

Boutz D.R., Collins P.J., Suresh U., Lu M., Ramírez C.M., Fernández-Hernando C., Huang Y., Abreu Rde S., Le S.Y., Shapiro B.A., Liu A.M.L., Luk J.M.C., Aldred S.F., Trinklein N.D., Marcotte E.M. and Penalva L.O., Two-tiered approach identifies a network of cancer and liver disease-related genes regulated by miR-122, The Journal of Biological Chemistry. 2011, 286(20): 18066-18078.
Burchard J., Zhang C., Liu A.M.L., Poon R.T.P., Lee N.P.Y., Wong K.F., Sham P.C., Lam B.Y., Ferguson M.D., Tokiwa G., Smith R., Leeson B., Beard R., Lamb J.R., Lim L., Mao M., Dai H. and Luk J.M.C., MicroRNA-122 as a regulator of mitochondrial metabolic gene network in hepatocellular carcinoma, Molecular Systems Biology. 2010, 6: 402.
Chan W., Liu S.H., Sun S., Liu H.D., Luk J.M.C. and Cai Z.W., Metabolomics analysis of the responses to partial hepatectomy in hepatocellular carcinoma patients, American Journal of Analytical Chemistry. 2011, 2: 142-151.
Chen L., Ho D.W.Y., Lee N.P.Y., Sun S., Lam B.H., Wong K.F., Yi X., Lau G., Ng E.W.Y., Poon T.C.W., Lai P.B.S., Cai Z., Peng J., Leng X., Poon R.T.P. and Luk J.M.C., Enhanced detection of early hepatocellular carcinoma by serum SELDI-TOF proteomic signature combined with alpha-fetoprotein marker, Annals of Surgical Oncology. 2010, 17(9): 2518-2525.
Cheung S.T., Poon R.T.P., Luk J.M.C. and Fan S.T., Surgical Tissue Bank of The University of Hong Kong, The 4th Scientific Workshop of the International Cancer Genome Consortium, Brisbane, Australia, 1-3 December 2010.
Chung M.F.Y., Law S.Y.K., Kwong D.L.W. and Luk J.M.C., Serum soluble E-cadherin is a potential prognostic marker in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma, Diseases of the Esophagus. 2011, 24(1): 49-55.
Lam A.K., Lau K.P., Gopalan V., Luk J.M.C. and Lo C.Y., Quantitative analysis of the expression of TGF-alpha and EGFR in papillary thyroid carcinoma: clinicopathological relevance, Pathology. 2011, 43(1): 40-47.
Lam S.P., Luk J.M.C., Man K., Ng K.T.P., Cheung C.K.Y., Rose-John S. and Lo C.M., Activation of interleukin-6-induced glycoprotein 130/signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 pathway in mesenchymal stem cells enhances hepatic differentiation, proliferation, and liver regeneration, Liver Transplantation. 2010, 16(10): 1195-1206.
Lee N.P.Y., Tsang F.H., Shek F.H., Mao M., Dai H., Zhang C., Dong S., Guan X.Y., Poon R.T.P. and Luk J.M.C., Prognostic significance and therapeutic potential of eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5A (eIF5A) in hepatocellular carcinoma., International Journal of Cancer. 2010, 127: 968-976.
Liu A.M.L., Zhang C., Burchard J., Fan S.T., Wong K.F., Dai H., Poon R.T.P. and Luk J.M.C., Global regulation on microRNA in hepatitis B virus-associated hepatocellular carcinoma, OMICS. 2011, 15(3): 187-191.
Liu A.M.L., Xu M.C., Chen J., Poon R.T.P. and Luk J.M.C., Targeting YAP and Hippo signaling pathway in liver cancer, Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Targets. 2010, 14(8): 855-868.
Lu W., Lee N.P.Y., Kaul S.C., Lan F., Poon R.T.P., Wadhwa R. and Luk J.M.C., Induction of mutant p53-dependent apoptosis in human hepatocellular carcinoma by targeting stress protein mortalin, International Journal of Cancer. 2010, Epub ahead of print.
Lu W., Lee N.P.Y., Lan F., Poon R.T.P., Wadhwa R. and Luk J.M.C., Mortalin-p53 interaction in cancer cells is stress dependent and constitutes a selective target for cancer therapy, Cell Death and Differentiation. 2011, 18(6): 1046-1056.
Lu W. and Luk J.M.C., Mortalin: a novel molecular targeted therapy for hepatocellular carcinoma, Journal of Molecular Diagnosis & Therapy. 分子诊断与治疗杂志, 2010, 2(4): 217-222.
Lu W.J., Lee N.P.Y., Kaul S.C., Poon R.T.P., Wadhwa R. and Luk J.M.C., Mortalin-p53 interaction in cancer cells is stress dependent and constitutes a novel target for liver cancer therapy (Poster & Abstract), The 46th Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of the Liver, Berlin, Germany, 30 March - 3 April 2011 . 2011.
Lu W.J., Lee N.P.Y., Kaul S.C., Poon R.T.P., Wadhwa R. and Luk J.M.C., Targeting of mortalin-mutant p53 interactions by mortalin shRNA leads to selective apoptotic death of human hepatocellular carcinoma (Poster & Abstract), 17th Hong Kong International Cancer Congress and 6th Annual Meeting of Center for Cancer Research, Hong Kong, China, 3 November 2010.
Lu W.J., Lee N.P.Y., Kaul S.C., Poon R.T.P., Wadhwa R. and Luk J.M.C., Targeting of mortalin-mutant p53 interactions by mortalin shRNA leads to selective apoptotic death of human hepatocellular carcinoma (Poster & Abstract), The 25th Annual Scientific Meeting of the International Society for Biological Therapy of Cancer, Washington, D.C., USA, 2-4 October 2010.
Luk J.M.C., A metagene signature for personalized risk assessment in Chinese patients with liver cancer (Keynote Speech), 8th Annual Drug Discovery World India 2010. Mumbai, India, 6-8 December 2010. 2010.
Luk J.M.C., Academic Editor, PLoS ONE. 2010.
Luk J.M.C., Associate Editor - Asia, Journal of Integrated Omics. 2010.
Luk J.M.C., Associate Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Molecular Diagnostics and Therapy. 2010.
Luk J.M.C., Associate Editor-in-Chief, World Journal of Gastroenterology. 2010.
Luk J.M.C., Cadherin-17 is a novel biomarker and molecular target for gastric cancer, SGCC 3rd Annual Scientific Meeting. Singapore, 14-15 July 2010. 2010.
Luk J.M.C., Chairman and Course Director, Croucher Foundation Advanced Study Institute on Cancer Biomarkers for Early Detection and Treatment Response. Postgraduate Education Center, Prince of Wales Hospital, Hong Kong. 1-2 November 2010. 2010.
Luk J.M.C., Deep genome analysis of human hepatocellular carcinoma, Asia Cancer Research Consortium (Merck, Pfizer, Lilly), September 2010. 2010.
Luk J.M.C., Discovery of liver cancer biomarkers and molecular targets (Invited Lecture), Lilly Singapore Centre for Drug Discovery, Singapore. 12 July 2010. 2010.
Luk J.M.C., Editorial Board Member, American Journal of Analytical Chemistry. 2010.
Luk J.M.C., Editorial Board Member, Frontiers in Pharmacology. 2010.
Luk J.M.C., Editorial Board Member, Journal of Chinese Clinical Medicine. 2010.
Luk J.M.C., Editorial Board Member, World Journal of Clinical Oncology. 2010.
Luk J.M.C., Editorial Board Member, World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery. 2010.
Luk J.M.C., Editorial Board Member, World Journal of Hepatology. 2010.
Luk J.M.C., Genomics and proteomics biomarkers of liver cancer (Invited Lecture), China Medical Association 9th Annual Conference of National Laboratory and Clinical Medicine, Beijing, China, 24 - 27 May 2011. 2011.
Luk J.M.C., Global regulation of microRNAs in human hepatocellular carcinoma (Invited Lecture), School of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai, China. 22-23 September 2010. 2010.
Luk J.M.C., Honorary Professor, First Affiliated Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China. 2010.
Luk J.M.C., Honorary Professor, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China. 2010.
Luk J.M.C., Honorary Professor, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China. 2010.
Luk J.M.C., Liver cancer biomarkers for risk assessment of HCC after surgery (Invited Lecture), The 4th Hong Kong - Nanjing Forum on Liver Transplantation and Gastrointestinal Surgery. Nanjing, China, 30-31 October 2010. 2010.
Luk J.M.C., Member, Ad hoc Local Review Panel, NMRC (EDG and IRG) Grants Review Committees, Singapore. 2010.
Luk J.M.C., Member, Biological Sciences Committee, Cancer Research Fund, London, UK. 2011.
Luk J.M.C., Member, Biology and Medicine Panel, Research Grants Council of Hong Kong, HKSAR, China. 2011.
Luk J.M.C., Member, HCC Therapeutics Engagement Committee, Merck & Co., San Francisco, CA, USA. 2010.
Luk J.M.C., Member, Molecules, Genes and Cells panel, Wellcome Trust Fund, London, UK. 2011.
Luk J.M.C., Member, National Medical Research Council NMRC, Singapore. 2011.
Luk J.M.C., Member, Steering Committee on HCC Genome, Asian Cancer Research Consortium (ACRG), Delaware, USA. 2010.
Luk J.M.C., MicroRNA biomarkers for detection and prognostification of hepatocellular carcinoma (Invited Lecture), The 2nd International Symposium on TGF-β Signaling, Inflammation and Cancer Prevention. Korean Association of Cancer Prevention. Seoul, Korea, 4-5 November 2010. 2010.
Luk J.M.C., MicroRNA biomarkers for hepatocellular carcinoma (Invited Lecture), Croucher Foundation Advanced Study Institute: Cancer Bbiomarkers for Early Ddetection, Risk Assessment and Treatment Response. Hong Kong, China, 1-2 November 2010. 2010.
Luk J.M.C., MicroRNAs in liver cancer (Invited Lecture), Joint CSI-NCC HCC Research Meeting. National Cancer Center of Singapore, Singapore. 13 October 2010. 2010.
Luk J.M.C., Molecular signatures and targets of HBV-associated hepatocellular carcinoma (Invited Lecture), Greehey Children's Cancer Research Institute, The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, USA. 10 November 2010. 2010.
Luk J.M.C., New molecular targets for HCC therapy (Invited Lecture), Liver Cancer Institute, Fudan University, Shanghai, China. 15 March 2011. 2011.
Luk J.M.C., Novel antibody therapy for gastrointestinal cancers (Invited Lecture), Panorama Research Inc., Sunnyvale, USA. 30 July 2010. 2010.
Luk J.M.C., Prognostic gene expression signature in human hepatocellular carcinoma (Invited Lecture), The 4th Hong Kong-Singapore-Taiwan Meeting of Pharmacologists. Shenyang, China, 24-26 September 2010. 2010.
Luk J.M.C. and Liu A.M.L., Proteomics of hepatocellular carcinoma in Chinese patients, OMICS. 2011, 15(5): 261-266.
Luk J.M.C., Proteomics of liver cancer in Chinese patients (Invited Lecture), State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China. 24 May 2011. 2011.
Luk J.M.C., Reviewer, American Journal of Physiology. 2010.
Luk J.M.C., Reviewer, Amino Acids. 2010.
Luk J.M.C., Reviewer, Archives of Virology. 2010.
Luk J.M.C., Reviewer, BBRC. 2010.
Luk J.M.C., Reviewer, Clinical Cancer Research. 2010.
Luk J.M.C., Reviewer, Developmental Biology. 2010.
Luk J.M.C., Reviewer, Gastroenterology. 2010.
Luk J.M.C., Reviewer, Gut. 2010.
Luk J.M.C., Reviewer, Hepatology. 2010.
Luk J.M.C., Reviewer, Journal of Hepatology. 2010.
Luk J.M.C., Reviewer, Life Science. 2010.
Luk J.M.C., Reviewer, Neoplasia. 2010.
Luk J.M.C., Reviewer, OMICS. 2010.
Luk J.M.C., Reviewer, PLoS One. 2010.
Luk J.M.C., Reviewer, World Journal of Gastroenterology. 2010.
Luk J.M.C., Technical Expert, Patent Review Panel, Industry Liaison Office, NUS, Singapore. 2011.
Luk J.M.C., Validation of novel RNAi targets in orthotopic HCC animal models, Merck & Co., Rahway, NJ, USA, October 2010. 2010.
Luk J.M.C., siRNAs-targeted therapy of hepatocellular carcinoma (Invited Lecture), SIRNA, Inc., San Francisco, USA. 8 November 2010. 2010.
Xu M.Z., Chan S.W., Liu A.M.L., Wong K.F., Fan S.T., Chen J., Poon R.T.P., Zender L., Lowe S.W., Hong W. and Luk J.M.C., AXL receptor kinase is a mediator of YAP-dependent oncogenic functions in hepatocellular carcinoma, Oncogene. 2011, 30(10): 1229-1240.
Zhu R., Wong K.F., Lee N.P.Y., Lee C.K.F. and Luk J.M.C., HNF1α and CDX2 transcriptional factors bind to cadherin-17 (CDH17) gene promoter and modulate its expression in hepatocellular carcinoma, Journal of Cellular Biochemistry. 2010, 111(3): 618-626.


Researcher : Ma YY
List of Research Outputs

Li C., Shao Y., Ng T.P., Ling C., Liu X., Ma Y.Y., Chung S.K., Fan S.T., Lo C.M. and Man K., International TTS Basic Science Symposium Mentee/Mentor Travel Award - Aldose reductase accelerates small-for-size fatty liver graft injury (Abstract), XII TTS Basic Science Symposium and II ESOT Basic Science Meeting, Boston, USA, 11-14 June 2011. 2011.
Li C., Shao Y., Ng T.P., Ling C., Liu X., Ma Y.Y., Chung S.K., Fan S.T., Lo C.M. and Man K., Rising Star Award - Aldose reductase accelerates hepatic ischemia reperfusion injury via IP10/TLR4 signaling (Abstract), The 2011 Joint International Congress of ILTS, ELITA, & LICAGE, Valencia, Spain, 22-25 June 2011. 2011.
Liu X., Lo C.M., Cheng Q., Ma Y.Y., Ng K.T.P., Fan S.T. and Man K., Involvement of macroautophagy in acute phase small-for-size graft injury (Abstract), The 2011 Joint International Congress of ILTS, ELITA, & LICAGE, Valencia, Spain, 22-25 June 2011.


Researcher : Man K
Project Title:The significance of hepatic ischemia/reperfusion injury on tumor recurrence after major hepatectomy in a rat orthotopic liver tumor model – the impact of surgical stress mobilizing of circulating cancer stem like cells/endothelial progenitor cells
Investigator(s):Man K, Liu Y, Lo CM
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:05/2009
Completion Date:04/2011


Project Title:XXIII International Congress of The Transplantation Society The significance of acute-phase small-for-size liver graft injury in mobilization of circulating EPCs/MDSCs/Tregs after LDLT for HCC patients
Investigator(s):Man K
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Grants for Teaching Staff
Start Date:08/2010
Completion Date:08/2010


Project Title:The role of tumor associated macrophages (TAMs) on tumor growth and metastasis of hepatocellular carcinoma
Investigator(s):Man K, Lo CM
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:03/2011


List of Research Outputs

Cheung C.K.Y., Lo C.M., Man K. and Lau G., Occult hepatitis B virus infection of donor and recipient origin after liver transplantation despite nucleoside analogue prophylaxis, Liver Transplantation. 2010, 16(11): 1314-1323.
Cheung C.K.Y., Fung J.Y.Y., Man K. and Lo C.M., Young Investigator Travel Award - Differential replication of hepatitis B virus mutants in recurrent hepatocellular carcinoma after liver transplantation (Abstract), The 2011 Joint International Congress of ILTS, ELITA, & LICAGE, Valencia, Spain, 22-25 June 2011. 2011.
Cheung J.S., Fan S., Gao D.S., Chow A.M.K., Man K. and Wu E.X., Diffusion tensor imaging of liver fibrosis in an experimental model, Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging. 2010, 32(5): 1141-1148.
Cheung S.C., Fan S., Gao D.S., Chow A.M.K., Yang J., Man K. and Wu E.X., In vivo lipid profiling using proton magnetic resonance spectroscopy in an experimental liver fibrosis model, Academic Radiology. 2011, 18(3): 377-383.
Geng W., Man K., Cheng Q., Liu Y., Ng K.T.P., Liu X., Poon R.T.P., Fan S.T. and Lo C.M., The potential role of early-phase graft injury in induction of late-phase chemoresistance after liver transplantation (Abstract & Oral Presentation), The 23rd International Congress of the Transplantation Society, Vancouver, Canada, 15 - 19 August 2010.
Geng W., Man K., Cheng Q., Ng T.P., Liu X., Fan S.T. and Lo C.M., Young Investigator Travel Award - The role of interferon-gamma inducible protein 10 (IP10) in early-phase graft injury induced cisplatin resistance after liver transplantation (Abstract), The 2011 Joint International Congress of ILTS, ELITA, & LICAGE, Valencia, Spain, 22-25 June 2011. 2011.
Lam S.P., Luk J.M.C., Man K., Ng K.T.P., Cheung C.K.Y., Rose-John S. and Lo C.M., Activation of interleukin-6-induced glycoprotein 130/signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 pathway in mesenchymal stem cells enhances hepatic differentiation, proliferation, and liver regeneration, Liver Transplantation. 2010, 16(10): 1195-1206.
Li C., Shao Y., Ng T.P., Ling C., Liu X., Ma Y.Y., Chung S.K., Fan S.T., Lo C.M. and Man K., International TTS Basic Science Symposium Mentee/Mentor Travel Award - Aldose reductase accelerates small-for-size fatty liver graft injury (Abstract), XII TTS Basic Science Symposium and II ESOT Basic Science Meeting, Boston, USA, 11-14 June 2011. 2011.
Li C., Shao Y., Ng T.P., Ling C., Liu X., Ma Y.Y., Chung S.K., Fan S.T., Lo C.M. and Man K., Rising Star Award - Aldose reductase accelerates hepatic ischemia reperfusion injury via IP10/TLR4 signaling (Abstract), The 2011 Joint International Congress of ILTS, ELITA, & LICAGE, Valencia, Spain, 22-25 June 2011. 2011.
Ling C., Lo C.M., Liu X., Ng K.T.P., Li C., Leung A.C.F., Fan S.T. and Man K., Acute phase liver graft injury significantly mobilized circulating endothelial progenitor cells, myeloid-derived suppressor cells and regulatory T cells through TLR4 signaling (Abstract & Mini Oral Presentation), The 23rd International Congress of the Transplantation Society, Vancouver, Canada, 15 - 19 August 2010.
Ling C., Lo C.M., Liu X., Ng K.T.P., Li C., Shao Y., Xu A.M., Fan S.T. and Man K., Acute phase liver graft injury significantly mobilized myeloid-derived suppressor cells through TLR4 signaling (Poster with Distinction), The 2011 Joint International Congress of ILTS, ELITA, & LICAGE, Valencia, Spain, 22-25 June 2011.
Liu X., Lo C.M., Cheng Q., Ma Y.Y., Ng K.T.P., Fan S.T. and Man K., Involvement of macroautophagy in acute phase small-for-size graft injury (Abstract), The 2011 Joint International Congress of ILTS, ELITA, & LICAGE, Valencia, Spain, 22-25 June 2011.
Ma S.K.Y., Tang K.H., Chan Y.P., Lee K.W., Kwan P.S., Castilho A.G., Ng I.O.L., Man K., Wong N., To K.F., Zheng B., Lai P.B.S., Lo C.M., Chan K.W. and Guan X.Y., miR-130b promotes CD133(+) liver tumor-initiating cell growth and self-renewal via tumor protein 53-induced nuclear protein 1, Cell Stem Cell. 2010, 7(6): 694-707.
Man K., Associate Editor, Liver Transplantation. 2011.
Man K., Chair, Scholarship Review Committee, International Liver Transplantation Society. 2010.
Man K., Ling C., Shao Y., Ng K.T.P., Fan S.T. and Lo C.M., Circulating endothelial progenitor cells mobilized by acute phase small-for-size graft injury promote tumor recurrence after liver transplantation (Abstract), XII TTS Basic Science Symposium and II ESOT Basic Science Meeting, Boston, USA, 11-14 June 2011.
Man K., Guest Professor, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, China. 2010.
Man K., Guest Professor, Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China. 2010.
Man K., Cheng Q., Ng K.T.P., Yeung W.H., Liu X., Lo C.M. and Fan S.T., Hepatic ischemia/reperfusion injury promotes lung metastasis after major hepatectomy by mobilization of circulating endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) - application of optical imaging system in rat and mouse models with othotopic liver cancer (Poster Presentation), The 2010 World Molecular Imaging Congress, Kyoto, Japan, 8 - 11 September 2010.
Man K., Inflammation and liver cancer progression – molecular mechanism and novel therapies (Invited Lecture), BIT’s 1st World Congress of Virus and Infections, Busan, Korea, 31 July - 3 August 2010. 2010.
Man K., Ng K.T.P., Qi X., Ching W.Y.P., Qin J., Wang J.W., Fan S.T. and Lo C.M., Inflammatory microenvironment accelerates liver tumor growth and metastasis by up-regulating T-box3 signaling and increasing cancer initiating cell populations (Abstract), The 2011 Joint International Congress of ILTS, ELITA, & LICAGE, Valencia, Spain, 22-25 June 2011.
Man K., Ng K.T.P., Qi X., Ching W.Y.P., Lo C.M. and Fan S.T., Inflammatory microenvironment accelerates liver tumor growth and metastasis by up-regulating T-box3 signaling and increasing cancer stem like cell populations (Abstract), The 3rd JCA-AACR Special Joint Conference - The Latest Advances in Liver Cancer Research: From Basic Science. Tokyo, Japan, 1-3 March 2011.
Man K., Liver transplantation – marginal liver graft injury and beyond (Invited Lecture), Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. 22 October 2010. 2010.
Man K., Member, Basic Science Committee, International Liver Transplantation Society. 2010.
Man K., Member, Editorial Board, Liver Transplantation. 2010.
Man K., Member, Editorial board, Journal of Hepatobiliary Surgery. 2010.
Man K., Member, Education Committee, International Liver Transplantation Society. 2010.
Man K., Member, Scholarship Review Committee, International Liver Transplantation Society. 2010.
Man K., Reviewer, Acta Pharmacologica Sincia. 2010.
Man K., Reviewer, American Journal of Transplantation. 2010.
Man K., Reviewer, Annals of Surgery. 2010.
Man K., Reviewer, Asian Journal of Surgery. 2010.
Man K., Reviewer, BioMed Cancer. 2010.
Man K., Reviewer, British Journal of Cancer. 2010.
Man K., Reviewer, British Journal of Surgery. 2010.
Man K., Reviewer, Cancer Letters. 2010.
Man K., Reviewer, European Journal of Cancer. 2010.
Man K., Reviewer, Gut. 2010.
Man K., Reviewer, Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Diseases International. 2010.
Man K., Reviewer, Hepatology. 2010.
Man K., Reviewer, Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. 2010.
Man K., Reviewer, Liver. 2010.
Man K., Reviewer, Liver International. 2010.
Man K., Reviewer, Liver Transplantation. 2010.
Man K., Reviewer, Molecular Cancer. 2010.
Man K., Reviewer, Molecular Oncology. 2010.
Man K., Reviewer, PLoS ONE. 2010.
Man K., Reviewer, Surgery. 2010.
Man K., Reviewer, Transplant Immunology. 2010.
Man K., Reviewer, World Journal of Surgery. 2010.
Man K., Session Chair, Liver Injury: New Mechanism Insights of ILTS 2011 Congress, Valencia, Spain, 22-25 June 2011. 2011.
Man K., Session Chair, Track 4.2 – Biomarkers for HCC in BIT’s 1st World Congress of Virus and Infections 2010, Busan, Korea, 31 July - 3 August 2010. 2010.
Man K., Session Chair, Track 4.3 – Therapy for HCC in BIT’s 1st World Congress of Virus and Infections 2010, Busan, Korea, 31 July - 3 August 2010. 2010.
Man K., Targeting invasiveness of HCC – the story of Pyk2 (Invited Lecture), Hong Kong-Nanjing Liver Transplantation Forum, Nanjing, China, 30 October 2010. 2010.
Man K., The impact of acute phase inflammatory response induced by surgical stress on cancer progression (Invited Lecture), Zhejiang Annual Symposium of General Surgery, Jinhua, China, 10-11 December 2010. 2010.
Man K., Shao Y., Ng K.T.P., Wong N., Li C., Fan S.T. and Lo C.M., The significance of acute-phase small-for-size liver graft injury in mobilization of circulating EPCs/MDSCs/Tregs after LDLT for HCC patients (Abstract & Oral Presentation), The 23rd International Congress of the Transplantation Society, Vancouver, Canada, 15 - 19 August 2010.
Ng K.T.P., Qi X., Kong K.L., Cheung B.Y.Y., Lo C.M., Poon R.T.P., Fan S.T. and Man K., Overexpression of matrix metalloproteinase-12 (MMP-12) correlates with poor prognosis of hepatocellular carcinoma, European Journal of Cancer. 2011, Epub ahead of print.
Ng K.T.P., Lee K.W., Cheng Q., Wo Y.H., Sun K.W., Guo D., Lim Z.X.H., Lo C.M., Poon R.T.P., Fan S.T. and Man K., Suppression of tumorigenesis and metastasis of hepatocellular carcinoma by shRNA interference targeting on homeoprotein Six1, International Journal of Cancer. 2010, 127(4): 859-872.
Qi X., Ng T.P., Liu X., Geng W., Ling C., Li C., Fan S.T., Lo C.M. and Man K., International TTS Basic Science Symposium Mentee/Mentor Travel Award - Down-regulation of glutathione peroxidase 3 (GPx3) by acute phase inflammation in small-for-size graft promotes tumor invasiveness after liver transplantation (Abstract), XII TTS Basic Science Symposium and II ESOT Basic Science Meeting, Boston, USA, 11-14 June 2011. 2011.
Qi X., Man K., Ng T.P., Liu X., Geng W., Ling C., Li C., Fan S.T. and Lo C.M., Young Investigator Travel Award - The role of glutathione peroxidase 3 (GPx3): bridging liver graft injury and tumor invasiveness after liver transplantation (Abstract), The 2011 Joint International Congress of ILTS, ELITA, & LICAGE, Valencia, Spain, 22-25 June 2011. 2011.
Sun K.W., Ng K.T.P., Lim Z.X.H., Cheng Q., Lo C.M., Poon R.T.P., Man K., Wong N. and Fan S.T., Proline-rich tyrosine kinase 2 (Pyk2) promotes cell motility of hepatocellular carcinoma through induction of epithelial to mesenchymal transition, PLoS One. 2011, 6(4): e18878.
Wang N., Feng Y., Zhu M., Tsang C.M., Man K., Tong Y. and Tsao G.S.W., Berberine induces autophagic cell death and mitochondrial apoptosis in liver cancer cells: the cellular mechanism, J Cell Biochem. 2010.
Wang N., Feng Y., Lau E.P.W., Tsang C.M., Ching Y.P., Man K., Tong Y., Nagamatsu T., Su W.W. and Tsao G.S.W., F-actin reorganization and inactivation of Rho signaling pathway involved in the inhibitory effect of Coptidis Rhizoma on hepatoma cell migration, Integrative Cancer Therapies. USA, SAGE, 2010.
Wang Y., Wong G.T.C., Man K. and Irwin M.G., The Effect of Intravenous and Intrathecal Morphine Preconditioning on Hepatic Ischemia-reperfusion Injury in Normal and Cirrhotic Livers, 15th Research Postgraduate Symposium, Faculty of Medicine, University of Hong Kong. 2010.
Wang Y., Wong G., Man K. and Irwin M., Young Investigator Travel Award - Intravenous and intrathecal morphine treatment attenuates hepatic ischemia-reperfusion injury in a rat model (Abstract), The 2011 Joint International Congress of ILTS, ELITA, & LICAGE, Valencia, Spain, 22-25 June 2011. 2011.
Wong C.C.L., Wong C.M., Tung K.K., Au L.K., Lee M.F., Poon R.T.P., Man K. and Ng I.O.L., The microRNA miR-139 suppresses metastasis and progression of hepatocellular carcinoma by down-regulating Rho-kinase 2, Gastroenterology. 2011, 140(1): 322-331.
Wong C.M., Wong C.C.L., Tung K.K., Au L.K., Lee M.F., Man K. and Ng I.O.L., MiR-139 suppresses metastasis and progression of hepatocellular carcinoma through regulation of Rho-Kinase 2 (ROCK2), International Liver Cancer Association Fourth Annual Conference . Montreal, QC, Canada, 2010.
Wong L.Y., Fan S.T., Man K., Sit W.H., Jiang P., Jor W.Y., Lee Y.K., Ling W.L., Tam K.T. and Wan J.M.F., Identification of liver proteins and their roles associated with carbon tetrachloride-induced hepatotoxicity, Human and Experimental Toxicology. 2010, 30(9): 1369-1381.
Zhu M., Wang N., Tsao G.S.W., Yuen R.M.F., Feng Y.G., Wan T.S.K., Man K. and Feng Y., Up-regulation of microRNAs, miR21 and miR23a, in human liver cancer cells treated with Coptidis Rhizome aqueous extract, Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine. 2011.


Researcher : Miao X
List of Research Outputs

Emison S.S., Garcia-Barcelo M.M., Grice E.A., Lantieri F., Amiel J., Burzynski G., Fernandez R.M., Hao L., Kashuk C., West K., Miao X., Tam P.K.H., Griseri P., Ceccherini I., Pelet A., Jannot A.S., de Pontual L., Henrion-Caude A., Lyonnet S., Verheij J.B.G.M., Hofstra T.M.W., Antinolo G., Borrego S., McCallion A.S. and Chakrvarti A., Differential contributions of rare and common, coding and noncoding ret mutations to multifactorial Hirschsprung disease liability, The American Journal of Human Genetics. 2010, 87(1): 60-74.
Tang S.M., Tang W.K., So M.T., Miao X., Leung M.C., Yip B.H.K., Leon Y.Y., Ngan E.S.W., Lui V.C.H., Chen Y., Chan I.H.Y., Chung P.H.Y., Liu X., Wu X.Z., Wong K.K.Y., Sham P.C., Cherny S.S., Tam P.K.H. and Garcia-Barcelo M.M., Fine mapping of the NRG1 Hirschsprung's disease locus, PLoS One. 2011, 6(1): e16181.


Researcher : Ming X
List of Research Outputs

Wang X., Ng R., Ming X., Zhang W., Lin C., Poon R.T.P. and Fan S.T., Characterization of the epigenetic modification patterns of pluripotent stem cell genes in human cancers (Abstract), AACR Special Conference on Stem Cells, Development, and Cancer. Vancouver, Canada, 3-6 March 2011.


Researcher : Ng EKO
Project Title:Differential expression of tumor-derived exosomal microRNAs from the plasma of breast cancer patients: A potential biomarker for breast cancer screening
Investigator(s):Ng EKO, Kwong A, Suen DTK
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:The Hong Kong Anti-Cancer Society (HKACS) - General Award
Start Date:10/2009


Project Title:Novel and systemic identification of aberrant methylated DNA in plasma for breast cancer detection
Investigator(s):Ng EKO, Kwong A
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:01/2010
Completion Date:12/2010


Project Title:BIT Life Sciences' 1st Annual Tetra-Congress of Molmed 2010 Quantitative analysis and diagnostic significance of methylated SLC19A3 DNA in the plasma of breast cancer patients.
Investigator(s):Ng EKO
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Grants for Teaching Staff
Start Date:11/2010
Completion Date:11/2010


List of Research Outputs

Cheung K.F., Lam C.N., Wu K., Ng E.K.O., Chong W.W., Cheng A.S., To K.F., Fan D., Sung J.J. and Yu J., Characterization of the gene structure, functional significance, and clinical application of RNF180, a novel gene in gastric cancer, Cancer. 2011.
Kwong A., Ng E.K.O., Tang E.Y.H., Wong C.L., Law F.B.F., Leung C.P.H., Chan A.H.Y., Cheung M.T., To M.Y., Ma E.S.K., West D.W. and Ford J.M., A novel de novo BRCA1 mutation in a Chinese woman with early onset breast cancer, Familial Cancer. 2011, 10(2): 233-237.
Kwong A. and Ng E.K.O., Managing BRCA mutation carriers in China: Reply, World Journal of Surgery. 2011, 35: 460-461.
Kwong A. and Ng E.K.O., Managing BRCA mutation carriers in China: Reply, World Journal of Surgery. 2011, 35: 458-459.
Lam E.K.Y., Wang X., Shin V.Y., Zhang S., Morrison H., Sun J., Ng E.K.O., Yu J. and Jin H.C., A microRNA contribution to aberrant Ras activation in gastric cancer, American Journal of Translational Research. 2011, 3(2): 209-218.
Ng E.K.O., Fellow of the Faculty of Science, FFSc (RCPA), The Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (RCPA). 2010.
Ng E.K.O., Quantitative analysis and diagnostic significance of methylated SLC19A3 DNA in the plasma of breast cancer patients, BIT Life Sciences' 1st Annual Tetra-Congress of MolMed Biomarker. 2010.
Ng E.K.O., Registered Medical Laboratory Technologist (Part I), Supplementary Medical Professions Council of Hong Kong. 2010.
Ng E.K.O., Yu J., Kwong A. and Sung J.J.Y., Systemic microRNAs: novel biomarkets for colorectal and other cancers? Authors' Response, Gut. 2010, 59(7): 1004.
Shin V.Y., Jin H.C., Ng E.K.O., Cho C.H., Leung W.K., Sung J.J.Y. and Chu K.M., 4-(Methylnitrosamino)-1-(3-pyridyl)-1-butanone promoted gastric cancer growth through prostaglandin E receptor (EP2 and EP4) in vivo and in vitro, Cancer Sci. 2011, 102: 926-33.
Shin V.Y., Jin H.C., Ng E.K.O., Cho C.H., Leung W.K., Sung J.J. and Chu K.M., 4-(methylnitrosamino)-1-(3-pyridyl)-1-butanone promoted gastric cancer growth through prostaglandin E receptor (EP2 and EP4) in vivo and in vitro, Cancer Science. 2011, 102: 926-933.
Shin V.Y., Jin H., Ng E.K.O., Cheng A.S., Chong W.W., Wong C.Y., Leung W.K., Sung J.J. and Chu K.M., NF-kappa B targets miR-16 and miR-21 in gastric cancer: involvement of postaglandin E receptors, Carcinogenesis. 2011, 32: 240-245.
Shin V.Y., Jin H., Ng E.K.O., Cheng A.S., Chong W.W., Wong C.Y., Leung W.K., Sung J.J. and Chu K.M., NF-{kappa}B targets miR-16 and miR-21 in gastric cancer: involvement of prostaglandin E receptors, Carcinogenesis. 2011, 32(2): 240-245.
Shin V.Y., Jin H.C., Ng E.K.O. and Chu K.M., NF-ab increased proliferation of gastric cancer cells by targeting miR-16 and miR-21 through prostanoid receptors, The 18th Asian Congress of Surgery & 37th Philippine College of Surgeons Midyear Convention, Cebu, Philippines, 12-14 May 2011.
Shin V.Y., Ng E.K.O., Cheng A.S.L., Chong W.W.S., Wong C.Y.P., Leung W.K., Sung J.J.Y. and Chu K.M., NF-κB targets miR-16 and miR-21 in gastric cancer: involvement of prostaglandin E receptors, Carcinogenesis. 2011, 32: 240-5.
Shin V.Y., Jin H.C., Ng E.K.O., Cheng A.S.L., Leung W.K., Sung J.J.Y. and Chu K.M., Regulation of NF-ab mediated miR-16 and miR-21 in gastric cancer by prostanoid receptors, The 9th International Gastric Cancer Congress, Seoul, Korea, 20-23 April, 2011.
Wong C.H., Fung Y.W., Ng E.K.O., Lee S.M., Waye M.M. and Tsui S.K., LIM domain protein FHL1B interacts with PP2A catalytic beta subunit--a novel cell cycle regulatory pathway, FEBS Lett. 2010, 584(22): 4511-6.


Researcher : Ng KB
List of Research Outputs

Leung G.K.K., Wong S.W.H., Ng K.B. and Hung K.N., Concomitant use of Western and Traditional Chinese Medicine treatments in neurosurgical patients, Chinese Journal of Integrative Medicine. 2011, 17: 1-5.
Leung G.K.K., Ng K.B., Ho W., Hung K.N. and Yuen W.K., Impact of a multidisciplinary trauma team on the outcome of acute subdural haematoma, Injury. 2011, Epub on 2011-04-05.
Leung G.K.K., Ng K.B., Ho W.W.S., Hung K.N. and Yuen W.K., Impact of a trauma team on the outcome of patients with acute subdural haematoma(ASDH), Injury 2011. 2011.
Pu J.K.S., Ng K.B., Chiu H.M., Hung K.N., Leung G.K.K., Po Y.C., Wong G., Yam K.Y., Zhu X.L. and Wong C.K., Hong Kong intracranial and central nervous system tumour registry. (Abstract) , Surgical Practice . 2010, 14: S38.


Researcher : Ng KKC
List of Research Outputs

Chan S.C., Lo C.M., Ng K.K.C., Ng I.O.L., Yong B.H. and Fan S.T., Portal inflow and pressure changes in right liver living donor liver transplantation including the middle hepatic vein, Liver Transplantation. 2011, 17(2): 115-121.
Cheung T.T., Chan S.C., Ho C.L., Chok K.S.H., Chan A.C.Y., Sharr W.W., Ng K.K.C., Poon R.T.P., Lo C.M. and Fan S.T., Can positron emission tomography with the dual tracers [11 C]acetate and [18 F]fludeoxyglucose predict microvascular invasion in hepatocellular carcinoma?, Liver Transplantation. 2011, 17(10): 1218-1225.
Fan S.T., Lo C.M., Poon R.T.P., Yeung C., Liu C.L., Yuen W.K., Lam C.M., Ng K.K.C. and Chan S.C., Continuous improvement of survival outcomes of resection of hepatocellular carcinoma: a 20-year experience, Annals of Surgery. 2011, 253(4): 745-758.
Fan S.T., Poon R.T.P., Yeung C., Lam C.M., Lo C.M., Yuen W.K., Ng K.K.C., Liu C.L. and Chan S.C., Outcome after partial hepatectomy for hepatocellular cancer within the Milan criteria, British Journal of Surgery. 2011, Epub ahead of print.
Lo C.M. and Ng K.K.C., Surgical anatomy of the liver and bile ducts, In: Fischer JE, Bland KI, eds, Master of Surgery, 6th edition. Philedelphia, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2010, in press: in press.
Ng K.K.C., Poon R.T.P., Chan S.C., Chok K.S.H., Cheung T.T., Tung H.K.S., Chu F.S.K., Tso W.K., Yu W.C., Lo C.M. and Fan S.T., High-intensity focused ultrasound for hepatocellular carcinoma: a single-center experience, Annals of Surgery. 2011, 253(5): 981-987.
Ng K.K.C., Lo C.M., Chan S.C., Chok K.S.H., Cheung T.T. and Fan S.T., Liver transplantation for hepatocellular carcinoma: the Hong Kong experience, Journal of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Sciences. 2010, 17(5): 548-554.
She W.H., Cheung T.T. and Ng K.K.C., A rare cause for peritonitis: pancreatic heterotopia (Letter to the Editor), International Journal of Colorectal Disease. 2011, 26(5): 677-678.
Yau T.C.C., Chan P., Pang R.W.C., Ng K.K.C., Fan S.T. and Poon R.T.P., Phase 1-2 trial of PTK787/ZK222584 combined with intravenous doxorubicin for treatment of patients with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma: implication for antiangiogenic approach to hepatocellular carcinoma, Cancer. 2010, 116(21): 5022-5029.


Researcher : Ng KO
Project Title:Differential expression of tumor-derived exosomal microRNAs from the plasma of breast cancer patients: A potential biomarker for breast cancer screening
Investigator(s):Ng EKO, Kwong A, Suen DTK
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:The Hong Kong Anti-Cancer Society (HKACS) - General Award
Start Date:10/2009


Project Title:Novel and systemic identification of aberrant methylated DNA in plasma for breast cancer detection
Investigator(s):Ng EKO, Kwong A
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:01/2010
Completion Date:12/2010


Project Title:BIT Life Sciences' 1st Annual Tetra-Congress of Molmed 2010 Quantitative analysis and diagnostic significance of methylated SLC19A3 DNA in the plasma of breast cancer patients.
Investigator(s):Ng EKO
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Grants for Teaching Staff
Start Date:11/2010
Completion Date:11/2010


List of Research Outputs



Researcher : Ng KTP
Project Title:Functional and mechanistic characterizations of homeoprotein Six1 in hepatocellular carcinoma
Investigator(s):Ng KTP, Man K
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:01/2010
Completion Date:06/2011


List of Research Outputs

Geng W., Man K., Cheng Q., Liu Y., Ng K.T.P., Liu X., Poon R.T.P., Fan S.T. and Lo C.M., The potential role of early-phase graft injury in induction of late-phase chemoresistance after liver transplantation (Abstract & Oral Presentation), The 23rd International Congress of the Transplantation Society, Vancouver, Canada, 15 - 19 August 2010.
Lam S.P., Luk J.M.C., Man K., Ng K.T.P., Cheung C.K.Y., Rose-John S. and Lo C.M., Activation of interleukin-6-induced glycoprotein 130/signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 pathway in mesenchymal stem cells enhances hepatic differentiation, proliferation, and liver regeneration, Liver Transplantation. 2010, 16(10): 1195-1206.
Ling C., Lo C.M., Liu X., Ng K.T.P., Li C., Leung A.C.F., Fan S.T. and Man K., Acute phase liver graft injury significantly mobilized circulating endothelial progenitor cells, myeloid-derived suppressor cells and regulatory T cells through TLR4 signaling (Abstract & Mini Oral Presentation), The 23rd International Congress of the Transplantation Society, Vancouver, Canada, 15 - 19 August 2010.
Ling C., Lo C.M., Liu X., Ng K.T.P., Li C., Shao Y., Xu A.M., Fan S.T. and Man K., Acute phase liver graft injury significantly mobilized myeloid-derived suppressor cells through TLR4 signaling (Poster with Distinction), The 2011 Joint International Congress of ILTS, ELITA, & LICAGE, Valencia, Spain, 22-25 June 2011.
Liu X., Lo C.M., Cheng Q., Ma Y.Y., Ng K.T.P., Fan S.T. and Man K., Involvement of macroautophagy in acute phase small-for-size graft injury (Abstract), The 2011 Joint International Congress of ILTS, ELITA, & LICAGE, Valencia, Spain, 22-25 June 2011.
Man K., Ling C., Shao Y., Ng K.T.P., Fan S.T. and Lo C.M., Circulating endothelial progenitor cells mobilized by acute phase small-for-size graft injury promote tumor recurrence after liver transplantation (Abstract), XII TTS Basic Science Symposium and II ESOT Basic Science Meeting, Boston, USA, 11-14 June 2011.
Man K., Cheng Q., Ng K.T.P., Yeung W.H., Liu X., Lo C.M. and Fan S.T., Hepatic ischemia/reperfusion injury promotes lung metastasis after major hepatectomy by mobilization of circulating endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) - application of optical imaging system in rat and mouse models with othotopic liver cancer (Poster Presentation), The 2010 World Molecular Imaging Congress, Kyoto, Japan, 8 - 11 September 2010.
Man K., Ng K.T.P., Qi X., Ching W.Y.P., Qin J., Wang J.W., Fan S.T. and Lo C.M., Inflammatory microenvironment accelerates liver tumor growth and metastasis by up-regulating T-box3 signaling and increasing cancer initiating cell populations (Abstract), The 2011 Joint International Congress of ILTS, ELITA, & LICAGE, Valencia, Spain, 22-25 June 2011.
Man K., Ng K.T.P., Qi X., Ching W.Y.P., Lo C.M. and Fan S.T., Inflammatory microenvironment accelerates liver tumor growth and metastasis by up-regulating T-box3 signaling and increasing cancer stem like cell populations (Abstract), The 3rd JCA-AACR Special Joint Conference - The Latest Advances in Liver Cancer Research: From Basic Science. Tokyo, Japan, 1-3 March 2011.
Man K., Shao Y., Ng K.T.P., Wong N., Li C., Fan S.T. and Lo C.M., The significance of acute-phase small-for-size liver graft injury in mobilization of circulating EPCs/MDSCs/Tregs after LDLT for HCC patients (Abstract & Oral Presentation), The 23rd International Congress of the Transplantation Society, Vancouver, Canada, 15 - 19 August 2010.
Ng K.T.P., Qi X., Kong K.L., Cheung B.Y.Y., Lo C.M., Poon R.T.P., Fan S.T. and Man K., Overexpression of matrix metalloproteinase-12 (MMP-12) correlates with poor prognosis of hepatocellular carcinoma, European Journal of Cancer. 2011, Epub ahead of print.
Ng K.T.P., Lee K.W., Cheng Q., Wo Y.H., Sun K.W., Guo D., Lim Z.X.H., Lo C.M., Poon R.T.P., Fan S.T. and Man K., Suppression of tumorigenesis and metastasis of hepatocellular carcinoma by shRNA interference targeting on homeoprotein Six1, International Journal of Cancer. 2010, 127(4): 859-872.
Ng K.T.P., The Outstanding Research Postgraduate Student 2010, Department of Surgery, The University of Hong Kong. 2011.
Sun K.W., Ng K.T.P., Lim Z.X.H., Cheng Q., Lo C.M., Poon R.T.P., Man K., Wong N. and Fan S.T., Proline-rich tyrosine kinase 2 (Pyk2) promotes cell motility of hepatocellular carcinoma through induction of epithelial to mesenchymal transition, PLoS One. 2011, 6(4): e18878.


Researcher : Ng L
List of Research Outputs

Chow K.M., Pang R.W.C., Chu A.C.Y., Ng L. and Poon R.T.P., Anti-tumor Efficacy of Recombinant Human Arginase in Combination with Chemotherapeutic Agents in Human Hepatocellular Carcinoma, 16th Medical Research Conference. 2011.
Chow K.M., Ng L., Li H.S., Cheng C.W., Lam S.C., Chu A.C.Y., Pang R.W.C. and Poon R.T.P., Anti-tumor efficacy of recombinant human arginase in combination with chemotherapeutic agents in human hepatocellular carcinoma, AACR 102nd Annual Meeting. 2011.


Researcher : Ng TP
Project Title:Functional and mechanistic characterizations of homeoprotein Six1 in hepatocellular carcinoma
Investigator(s):Ng KTP, Man K
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:01/2010
Completion Date:06/2011


List of Research Outputs

Geng W., Man K., Cheng Q., Ng T.P., Liu X., Fan S.T. and Lo C.M., Young Investigator Travel Award - The role of interferon-gamma inducible protein 10 (IP10) in early-phase graft injury induced cisplatin resistance after liver transplantation (Abstract), The 2011 Joint International Congress of ILTS, ELITA, & LICAGE, Valencia, Spain, 22-25 June 2011. 2011.
Li C., Shao Y., Ng T.P., Ling C., Liu X., Ma Y.Y., Chung S.K., Fan S.T., Lo C.M. and Man K., International TTS Basic Science Symposium Mentee/Mentor Travel Award - Aldose reductase accelerates small-for-size fatty liver graft injury (Abstract), XII TTS Basic Science Symposium and II ESOT Basic Science Meeting, Boston, USA, 11-14 June 2011. 2011.
Li C., Shao Y., Ng T.P., Ling C., Liu X., Ma Y.Y., Chung S.K., Fan S.T., Lo C.M. and Man K., Rising Star Award - Aldose reductase accelerates hepatic ischemia reperfusion injury via IP10/TLR4 signaling (Abstract), The 2011 Joint International Congress of ILTS, ELITA, & LICAGE, Valencia, Spain, 22-25 June 2011. 2011.
Qi X., Ng T.P., Liu X., Geng W., Ling C., Li C., Fan S.T., Lo C.M. and Man K., International TTS Basic Science Symposium Mentee/Mentor Travel Award - Down-regulation of glutathione peroxidase 3 (GPx3) by acute phase inflammation in small-for-size graft promotes tumor invasiveness after liver transplantation (Abstract), XII TTS Basic Science Symposium and II ESOT Basic Science Meeting, Boston, USA, 11-14 June 2011. 2011.
Qi X., Man K., Ng T.P., Liu X., Geng W., Ling C., Li C., Fan S.T. and Lo C.M., Young Investigator Travel Award - The role of glutathione peroxidase 3 (GPx3): bridging liver graft injury and tumor invasiveness after liver transplantation (Abstract), The 2011 Joint International Congress of ILTS, ELITA, & LICAGE, Valencia, Spain, 22-25 June 2011. 2011.


Researcher : Ng WM
List of Research Outputs

Chan Y.W., Ng W.M., Liu H.L., Chung H.P. and Wei W.I., Reconstruction of circumferential pharyngeal defects after tumour resection: Reference or preference?, Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. 2011, 64(8): 1022 - 1028.
Ho K.L., Tsu J.H.L., Ng W.M., Law W.L., Tam P.C. and Ho B.S.H., Rectourethral fistula after radical prostatecomy: transperineal repair in jack-knife position, Surgical Practice. 2010, 14: 102-104.
Tong D.K.H., Law S.Y.K., Kwong D.L.W., Wei W.I., Ng W.M. and Wong K.H., Current management of cervical esophageal cancer, World Journal of Surgery. 2011, 35(3): 600-607.
Wei W.I., Chan Y.W., Ng W.M. and Ho W.K., Surgical salvage of persistent or recurrent nasopharyngeal carcinoma with maxillary swing approach - critical appraisal after 2 decades, Head and Neck. 2010, Epub ahead of print.


Researcher : Ngan ESW
Project Title:Thyroid transcription factor-1 (TTF-1), a potential susceptibility gene for familial papillary thyroid carcinoma
Investigator(s):Ngan ESW, Garcia-Barcelo MM, Khoo US, Lang BHH, Tam PKH
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2009


Project Title:Prokineticin signaling in Neuroblastoma stem cell
Investigator(s):Ngan ESW
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:05/2009
Completion Date:04/2011


Project Title:Prokineticin signaling in neuroblastoma
Investigator(s):Ngan ESW, Chan GCF, Tam PKH
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2010


Project Title:Implication of Hedgehog signaling in premature gliogenesis of neural crest cells
Investigator(s):Ngan ESW
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:03/2010


Project Title:Premature gliogenesis of enteric neural crest cells induced by aberrant Sonic hedgehog-Notch signalling: a cause of Hirschsprung disease?
Investigator(s):Ngan ESW, Garcia-Barcelo MM, Tam PKH, Wong KKY
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:10/2010


Project Title:Use of human iPSC-derived neural crest for studying functional implications of RET mutations identified in Hirschsprung’s patient
Investigator(s):Ngan ESW
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:04/2011


Project Title:ISSCR 9th Annual Meeting KRUPPEL-LIKE FACTOR (KLF4) SUPPRESSES NEUROBLASTOMA GROWTH BY PROMOTING SMOOTH-MUSCLE DIFFERENIATION
Investigator(s):Ngan ESW
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Grants for Teaching Staff
Start Date:06/2011
Completion Date:06/2011


List of Research Outputs

Chan S., Ngan E.S.W., Man N.K., Tam P.K.H. and Chan G.C.F., Established an orthotopic neuroblastoma model for the study of neuroblastoma progression, 4th National Pediatric Surgical Oncology Conference & 4th Cross Strait Symposium on Pediatric Oncology, Hong Kong, 5-6 November . 2010.
Lau C.S.T., Wo Y.H., Kaplan D.R., Tam P.K.H. and Ngan E.S.W., Prokineticin-1 in malignant neuroblastoma subpopulations and tumor progression, Hong Kong International Cancer Congress, Hong Kong, 2-5 November, 2010.
Lau S.T., Wo Y.H., Kaplan D.R., Tam P.K.H. and Ngan E.S.W., Prokineticin-1 promotes growth of neuroblastoma tumor initiating cells, 4th National Pediatric Surgical Oncology Conference & 4th Cross Strait Symposium on Pediatric Oncology, Hong Kong, 5-6 November 2010.
Ngan E.S.W., Garcia-Barcelo M.M., Lang B.H.H., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R., Tam P.K.H. and Xu J., A risk assessment kit for goiter and thyroid cancer, Collaboration Agreement with Guangzhou Surexam Bio-Tech Co. Ltd. 2010.
Ngan E.S.W., Grant Reviewer, Research Foundation Flanders – Fonds Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek FWO Belgium, 2011. 2011.
Ngan E.S.W., Neural Crest Specification and Modeling of Neural Crest Disorders, SRTsymposium, Hong Kong. 2011.
Ngan E.S.W., Reviewer , Anti-Cancer Drugs. 2011.
Ngan E.S.W., Reviewer, BBA - Molecular Basis of Disease. 2011.
Ngan E.S.W., Reviewer, Endocrine-related Cancer. 2010.
Tang S.M., Tang W.K., So M.T., Miao X., Leung M.C., Yip B.H.K., Leon Y.Y., Ngan E.S.W., Lui V.C.H., Chen Y., Chan I.H.Y., Chung P.H.Y., Liu X., Wu X.Z., Wong K.K.Y., Sham P.C., Cherny S.S., Tam P.K.H. and Garcia-Barcelo M.M., Fine mapping of the NRG1 Hirschsprung's disease locus, PLoS One. 2011, 6(1): e16181.
Tsoi L.S., Lau C.S.T., Ohira M., Nakagawara A., Tam P.K.H. and Ngan E.S.W., Kruppel-like factor (KLF4) suppresses neuroblastoma growth by promoting smooth-muscle differentiation, International Society for Stem Cell Research Annual Meeting, Toronto, Canada, 15-18 June, 2011.
Tsoi L.S. and Ngan E.S.W., Tumor suppressive functions of Krüppel-like factor 4 (KLF4) in neuroblastoma, Research Postgraduate Symposium, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, 1-2 December 2010.


Researcher : Niu N
List of Research Outputs

Chen Y., Li D., Tsang J.Y.S., Niu N., Peng J., Zhu J., Hui K.C.W., Xu A., Lui V.C.H., Lamb J.R. and Tam P.K.H., PPAR-y signaling and IL-5 inhibition together prevent chronic rejection of MHC Class II-mismatched cardiac grafts, The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation. 2011, 30(6): 698-706.


Researcher : Pang RWC
Project Title:A study of the modulatory effects of p53 on Pin1-mediated tumor growth, invasion and metastasis in hepatocellular carcinoma
Investigator(s):Pang RWC, Kwong YL, Tse EWC
Department:Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:12/2008


Project Title:Study of a novel role of Pin1 in regulating invasiveness and metastasis of hepatocellular carcinoma via Rho signaling
Investigator(s):Pang RWC, Kwong YL, Tse EWC
Department:Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2010


List of Research Outputs

Chow K.M., Pang R.W.C., Chu A.C.Y., Ng L. and Poon R.T.P., Anti-tumor Efficacy of Recombinant Human Arginase in Combination with Chemotherapeutic Agents in Human Hepatocellular Carcinoma, 16th Medical Research Conference. 2011.
Chow K.M., Ng L., Li H.S., Cheng C.W., Lam S.C., Chu A.C.Y., Pang R.W.C. and Poon R.T.P., Anti-tumor efficacy of recombinant human arginase in combination with chemotherapeutic agents in human hepatocellular carcinoma, AACR 102nd Annual Meeting. 2011.
Chow K.M., Poon R.T.P. and Pang R.W.C., Detection of CD44+ Cancer Initiating Cells in Pleural Effusion of a Liver Cancer Patient, 16th Medical Research Conference. 2011.
Poon J.T.C., Pang R.W.C. and Law W.L., The impact of colonic stenting on tumor cell dissemination in colorectal cancer patients , Annual Meeting of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, Vancouver, Canada, 14-18 May 2011.
Yau T.C.C., Leung R.C., Wong H., Chiu J., Chan P., Pang R.W.C., Fan S.T. and Poon R.T.P., Efficacy and safety of single-agent sunitinib in treating patients with advanced hepatocelluar carcinoma after sorafenib failure: a prospective, open-label, phase II study (Abstract), 2011 ASCO Annual Meeting, Chicago, USA, 3-7 June 2011. Journal of Clinical Oncology . 2011, 29(15 suppl): Abstract 4082.
Yau T.C.C., Leung R.C.Y., Wong H., Chiu J., Chan P., Pang R.W.C., Fan S.T. and Poon R.T.P., Efficacy and safety of single-agent sunitinib in treating patients with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma after sorafenib failure: a prospective, open-label, phase II study (Abstract), ESMO 13th World Congress on Gastrointestinal Cancer, Barcelona, Spain, 22-25 June 2011. Annals of Oncology. 2011, 22(Suppl 5).
Yau T.C.C., Pang R.W.C., Chan P. and Poon R.T.P., Molecular targeted therapy of advanced hepatocellular carcinoma beyond Sorafenib, Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy . 2010, 11(13): 2187-2198.


Researcher : Patil NG
Project Title:Audit of deaths and complications in surgical patients admitted to university surgical unit
Investigator(s):Patil NG
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:Other Funding Scheme
Start Date:01/1992


Project Title:Risk factors for inguinal hernia in adults: a case-control study
Investigator(s):Patil NG, Lau H
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:11/2002


Project Title:Risk factors for hernia development in patients receiving continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD)
Investigator(s):Patil NG, Lau H
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:11/2003


List of Research Outputs

Chan L.K., Ip M.S.M. and Patil N.G., Comparison of the educational and professional attainments in graduates from a traditional and a PBL curriculum. , Frontiers in Medical and Health Sciences Education, Dec 10-11. Hong Kong, 2010.
Chen J.Y., Yip L.M., Beh S.L. and Patil N.G., Medical school culture: more positive than you think, AMEE Conference 2011. Vienna, Austria.
Leung G.K.K., Patil N.G. and Ip M.S.M., Introducing patient safety to undergraduate medical students - a pilot program by health care administrators , Medical Teacher. 2010, 32: e547-557.
Leung G.K.K. and Patil N.G., Medical students as observers in theatre: is an explicit consent necessary?, Clinical Teacher. 2011, 8(2): 122-125.


Researcher : Peng J
List of Research Outputs

Chen Y., Li D., Tsang J.Y.S., Niu N., Peng J., Zhu J., Hui K.C.W., Xu A., Lui V.C.H., Lamb J.R. and Tam P.K.H., PPAR-y signaling and IL-5 inhibition together prevent chronic rejection of MHC Class II-mismatched cardiac grafts, The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation. 2011, 30(6): 698-706.


Researcher : Poon JTC
List of Research Outputs

Fan J.K.M., Wong K.Y., Lo O.S.H., Poon J.T.C., Lim B.Y.K. and Law W.L., Comparison of self-gripping semi-absorbable mesh (PROGRIP) with polypropylene mesh in open inguinal hernia repair - a randomized study, The 6th International Congress of the Asia-Pacific Hernia Society, Seoul, Korea, 14-16 October 2010.
Fan J.K.M., See Q.W.S., Lo O.S.H., Poon J.T.C. and Law W.L., Emergency laparoscopic repair for acutely incarcerated ventral hernia with porcine collagen film coated composite mesh - a feasible and safe option, The 6th International Congress of the Asia-Pacific Hernia Society, Seoul, Korea, 14-16 October 2010 . 2010.
Fan J.K.M., See Q.W.S., Lo O.S.H., Poon J.T.C. and Law W.L., Emergency laparoscopic repair for incarcerated ventral hernia with composite mesh, SAGES 2011, Scientific Session and Postgraduate Course, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.A., 30 March - 2 April 2011.
Foo C.C., Poon J.T.C. and Law W.L., Self-expanding metallic stents for acute left-sided large-bowel obstruction: a review of 130 patients, Colorectal Disease. 2011, 13(5): 549-554.
Law W.L., Poon J.T.C., Fan J.K.M., Lo O.S.H. and Foo C.C., Outcomes of laparoscopic colectomy for cancer in elderly patients, SAGES 2011, Scientific Session and Postgraduate Course, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.A., 30 March - 2 April 2011.
Law W.L., Poon J.T.C. and Fan J.K.M., Robotic and laparoscopic mesorectal excision for rectal cancer: a case-matched study, Annual Meeting of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, Vancouver, Canada, 14-18 May 2011.
Poon J.T.C., Fan J.K.M., Lo O.S.H. and Law W.L., Enhanced recovery program in laparoscopic colectomy for cancer, International Journal of Colorectal Disease. 2011, 26(1): 71-77.
Poon J.T.C., Cheng S.W.K., Wong S.J. and Ting A.C.W., Prevalence of abdominal aortic aneurysm in Chinese patients with severe coronary artery disease, ANZ Journal of Surgery. 2010, 80(9): 630-633.
Poon J.T.C., Cheung H.H.C., Law W.L. and Lo O.S.H., The impact of POSSUM score on long-term outcome of patients with rectal cancer, Annual Meeting of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, Vancouver, Canada, 14-18 May 2011.
Poon J.T.C., Pang R.W.C. and Law W.L., The impact of colonic stenting on tumor cell dissemination in colorectal cancer patients , Annual Meeting of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, Vancouver, Canada, 14-18 May 2011.
She W.H., Lo O.S.H., Fan J.K.M., Poon J.T.C. and Law W.L., Needlescopic totally extraperitoneal hernioplasty for unilateral inguinal hernia in adult patients, Asian Journal of Surgery. 2011, 34(1): 23-27.
Szeto G.P.Y., Ho P., Ting A.C.W., Poon J.T.C., Tsang R.C.C. and Cheng S.W.K., A study of surgeons' postural muscle activity during open, laparoscopic, and endovascular surgery, Surgical Endoscopy. 2010, 24: 1712-1721.
Wong K.P., Poon J.T.C., Fan J.K.M., Lo O.S.H. and Law W.L., Prognostic value of lymph node ratio in stage III colorectal cancer, Colorectal Disease. 2010, Epub ahead of print.


Researcher : Poon RTP
Project Title:American Association for Cancer Research 96th Annual Meeting Blockade of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF) Receptor Enhances the Therapeutic Efficacy of Hypoxia and Chemotherapy in Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Investigator(s):Poon RTP
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Grants for Teaching Staff
Start Date:04/2005


Project Title:Training courses on radiofrequency ablation for liver cancers
Investigator(s):Poon RTP, Fan ST, Lam CM, Tso WK
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:S.K. Yee Medical Foundation - General Award
Start Date:01/2006


Project Title:Prospective randomized trial of radiofrequency ablation combined with transarterial chemoembolization versus radiofrequency ablation alone for unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma
Investigator(s):Poon RTP
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:Hospital Authority - General Award
Start Date:01/2007


Project Title:Outstanding Researcher Award 2006-2007
Investigator(s):Poon RTP
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:Outstanding Researcher Award
Start Date:11/2007


Project Title:Enhancement of therapeutic efficacy of hypoxia and chemotherapy in hepatocellular carcinoma by blockade of Chemokine (C-X-C motif) receptor 4 (CXCR4)
Investigator(s):Poon RTP, Yang Z
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:01/2008


Project Title:Study of hypoxia-induced recruitment of bone marrow-derived endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) in tumor angiogenesis of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC)
Investigator(s):Poon RTP, Yang Z
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:12/2008


List of Research Outputs

Burchard J., Zhang C., Liu A.M.L., Poon R.T.P., Lee N.P.Y., Wong K.F., Sham P.C., Lam B.Y., Ferguson M.D., Tokiwa G., Smith R., Leeson B., Beard R., Lamb J.R., Lim L., Mao M., Dai H. and Luk J.M.C., MicroRNA-122 as a regulator of mitochondrial metabolic gene network in hepatocellular carcinoma, Molecular Systems Biology. 2010, 6: 402.
Chan A.C.Y., Poon R.T.P., Cheung T.T., Lo C.M. and Fan S.T., Defining an optimal surgical strategy for treatment of recurrence hepatocellular carcinoma after hepatectomy: re-resection or radiofrequency ablation? (Abstract), The 21st Conference of the Asian Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver, Bangkok, Thailand, 17-20 February 2011 / Hepatology International . 2011, 5(1): 473.
Chan A.C.Y., Fan S.T., Poon R.T.P. and Lo C.M., Evaluation of the new 7th AJCC/UICC staging system for resectable hepatocellular carcinoma (Abstract), The 7th International Meeting Hepatocellular Carcinoma Eastern and Western Experiences, Paris, France, 14-15 January 2011.
Chan A.C.Y., Fan S.T., Cheung T.T., Poon R.T.P. and Lo C.M., High intensity focused ultrasound therapy: a new treatment on the horizon for hepatocellular carcinoma (Abstract), The 21st Conference of the Asian Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver, Bangkok, Thailand, 17-20 February 2011 / Hepatology International. 2011, 5(1): 451.
Chan A.C.Y., Chok K.S.H., Yuen W.K., Chan S.C., Poon R.T.P., Lo C.M. and Fan S.T., Impact of antiviral therapy on the survival of patients after major hepatectomy for hepatitis B virus-related hepatocellular carcinoma, Archives of Surgery. 2011, 146(6): 675-681.
Chan A.C.Y., Chok K.S.H., Yuen W.K., Poon R.T.P., Lo C.M. and Fan S.T., Impact of antiviral therapy on the survival outcome of patients after major hepatectomy for hepatitis B-related hepatocellular carcinoma (Abstract), The 21st Conference of the Asian Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver, Bangkok, Thailand, 17-20 February 2011 / Hepatology International. 2011, 5(1): 419-420.
Chan A.C.Y., Chok K.S.H., Cheung T.T., Sharr W.W., Tsang S.H.Y., Chan S.C., Poon R.T.P., Lo C.M. and Fan S.T., Salvage living donor liver transplantation for recurrent hepatocellular carcinoma: salvaging the unsalvageable?, The 2011 Joint International Congress of ILTS, ELITA, and LICAGE. Valencia, Spain, 22-25 June 2011 / Liver Transplantation. 2011, 17: S126.
Chan P., Wong H., Yao T.J., Tang V.W.K., Wong H., Fan S.T., Poon R.T.P. and Yau T.C.C., The outcomes of elderly patients with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma treated with single agent Sorafenib (Abstract), The 7th International Meeting Hepatocellular Carcinoma Eastern and Western Experiences, Paris, France, 14-15 January 2011.
Chan W.M., Lau L.S., Kwok K.M., Law W.L., Ho J.C.M., Chu K.M. and Poon R.T.P., A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, ascending dose infusion trial of the pharmacokinetics of recombinant human gelsolin in patients with decreased natural gelsolin levels. ATS meeting 2011 , American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. 2011, 183: A5601.
Chen L., Ho D.W.Y., Lee N.P.Y., Sun S., Lam B.H., Wong K.F., Yi X., Lau G., Ng E.W.Y., Poon T.C.W., Lai P.B.S., Cai Z., Peng J., Leng X., Poon R.T.P. and Luk J.M.C., Enhanced detection of early hepatocellular carcinoma by serum SELDI-TOF proteomic signature combined with alpha-fetoprotein marker, Annals of Surgical Oncology. 2010, 17(9): 2518-2525.
Chen W.J., Chow A.K., Ng L., Poon R.T.P., Wong B.C.Y. and Pang R.W.C., Identification of CD44+ Cancer Cells in Gastric Cancer by Chemotherapeutic Enrichment, Submitted. 2010.
Cheung S.T., Poon R.T.P., Luk J.M.C. and Fan S.T., Surgical Tissue Bank of The University of Hong Kong, The 4th Scientific Workshop of the International Cancer Genome Consortium, Brisbane, Australia, 1-3 December 2010.
Cheung T.T., Chan S.C., Ho C.L., Chok K.S.H., Chan A.C.Y., Sharr W.W., Ng K.K.C., Poon R.T.P., Lo C.M. and Fan S.T., Can positron emission tomography with the dual tracers [11 C]acetate and [18 F]fludeoxyglucose predict microvascular invasion in hepatocellular carcinoma?, Liver Transplantation. 2011, 17(10): 1218-1225.
Cheung T.T., Chan S.C., Poon R.T.P., Fan S.T. and Lo C.M., High intensity focused ultrasound as a bridging therapy for HCC patients on liver transplant waiting list. Hype or hope? (Plenary Session), The 2011 Joint International Congress of ILTS, ELITA, and LICAGE, Valencia, Spain, 22-25 June 2011.
Cheung T.T., Poon R.T.P., Lo C.M. and Fan S.T., Rapid assessment of ICG by pulse desitometry - a validatory study of 70 patients (Abstract), The 21st Conference of the Asian Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver, Bangkok, Thailand, 17-20 February 2011.
Cheung T.T., Chan S.C., Poon R.T.P., Lo C.M. and Fan S.T., Rapid measurement of indocyanine green clearance by pulse spectrophotometry – a validation study in 70 patients with Child-Pugh A liver function (Abstract), The 21st Conference of the Asian Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver, Bangkok, Thailand, 17-20 February 2011 / Hepatology International. 2011, 5(1): 464.
Cheung T.T., Poon R.T.P., Lo C.M. and Fan S.T., Safety and tolerance of high intensive focused ultrasound ablation for hepatocellular carcinoma in 100 consecutive patients (Abstract), The 21st Conference of the Asian Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver, Bangkok, Thailand, 17-20 February 2011 / Hepatology International. 2011, 5(1): 453-454.
Cheung T.T., Poon R.T.P., Lo C.M. and Fan S.T., Tolerance of high intensity focused ultrasound ablation in patients of hepatocellular carcinoma (Abstract), The 21st Conference of the Asian Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver, Bangkok, Thailand, 17-20 February 2011.
Chiu J., Tang Y.F., Yao T.J., Wong A., Wong H., Leung R., Chan P., Cheung T.T., Chan A.C.Y., Poon R.T.P., Fan S.T. and Yau T.C.C., The use of single-agent sorafenib in the treatment of patients with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma with underlying Child-Pugh B liver cirrhosis (Abstract), 2011 ASCO Annual Meeting, Chicago, USA, 3-7 June 2011. Journal of Clinical Oncology. 2011, 29(15 suppl): Abstract 4083.
Chow A.K., Cheng N.M., Ng L., Chu A.C.Y., Poon R.T.P. and Pang R.W.C., Anti-tumor Efficacy of Human Recombinant Arginase in Combination with Chemotherapeutic Agents in Human Hepatocellular Carcinoma, Submitted. 2010.
Chow A.K., Poon R.T.P., Ng L., Chiu L., Cheng D., Ng R.L. and Pang R.W.C., Identification and Characterization of Cancer Initiating Cells in Pleural Effusions of Liver Cancer Patients., Submitted. 2010.
Chow K.M., Pang R.W.C., Chu A.C.Y., Ng L. and Poon R.T.P., Anti-tumor Efficacy of Recombinant Human Arginase in Combination with Chemotherapeutic Agents in Human Hepatocellular Carcinoma, 16th Medical Research Conference. 2011.
Chow K.M., Ng L., Li H.S., Cheng C.W., Lam S.C., Chu A.C.Y., Pang R.W.C. and Poon R.T.P., Anti-tumor efficacy of recombinant human arginase in combination with chemotherapeutic agents in human hepatocellular carcinoma, AACR 102nd Annual Meeting. 2011.
Chow K.M., Chu A.C.Y., Poon R.T.P., Wong B.C.Y. and Pang R.W.C., Blockade of Raf/MEK/ERK Pathway by Raf265 Inhibits Tumor Growth Via in Colorectal Cancer , 17th Hong Kong International Cancer Congress. 2010.
Chow K.M., Poon R.T.P. and Pang R.W.C., Detection of CD44+ Cancer Initiating Cells in Pleural Effusion of a Liver Cancer Patient, 16th Medical Research Conference. 2011.
Chu A.C.Y., Lam S.C., Poon R.T.P. and Pang R.W.C., Enhanced Therapeutic Efficacy Of Transarterial Chemoebolization Treatment In Hcc By Mtor Inhibitor Rad001, 16th Medical Research Conference, Department Of Medicine, The University Of Hong Kong. 2011.
Chu A.C.Y., Lam S.C., Chow K.M., Poon R.T.P. and Pang R.W.C., RAD001 inhibits the growth of HCC in TACE treated orthotropic HCC models , 17th Hong Kong International cancer congress. 2010.
Chung C.D., Lau L.L., Ko K.L., Wong A.C., Wong S., Chan A.C.Y., Poon R.T.P., Lo C.M. and Fan S.T., Laparoscopic liver resection for hepatocellular carcinoma, Asian Journal of Surgery. 2010, 33(4): 168-172.
Fan S.T., Lo C.M., Poon R.T.P., Yeung C., Liu C.L., Yuen W.K., Lam C.M., Ng K.K.C. and Chan S.C., Continuous improvement of survival outcomes of resection of hepatocellular carcinoma: a 20-year experience, Annals of Surgery. 2011, 253(4): 745-758.
Fan S.T., Poon R.T.P., Yeung C., Lam C.M., Lo C.M., Yuen W.K., Ng K.K.C., Liu C.L. and Chan S.C., Outcome after partial hepatectomy for hepatocellular cancer within the Milan criteria, British Journal of Surgery. 2011, Epub ahead of print.
Finn R.S., Poon R.T.P., Yau T.C.C., Klumpen H., Chen L., Kang Y., Kim T., Gomez-Martin C., Rodriguez-Lope C., Kunz T., Paquet T., Asubonteng K., Winkler R.E., Anak O., Sellami D.B. and Bruix J., Phase I study of everolimus in combination with sorafenib in patients with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) (Abstract), 2011 ASCO Annual Meeting, Chicago, USA, 3-7 June 2011. Journal of Clinical Oncology. 2011, 29(15 suppl): Abstract 4074.
Geng W., Man K., Cheng Q., Liu Y., Ng K.T.P., Liu X., Poon R.T.P., Fan S.T. and Lo C.M., The potential role of early-phase graft injury in induction of late-phase chemoresistance after liver transplantation (Abstract & Oral Presentation), The 23rd International Congress of the Transplantation Society, Vancouver, Canada, 15 - 19 August 2010.
Kudo M., Han K.H., Kokudo N., Cheng A.L., Choi B.I., Furuse J., Izumi N., Park J.W., Poon R.T.P. and Sakamoto M., Liver Cancer Working Group report, Japanese Journal of Clinical Oncology. 2010, 40 Suppl 1: i19-27.
Lam C.T., Yang Z., Lau C.K., Tam K.H., Fan S.T. and Poon R.T.P., Brain-derived neurotrophic factor promotes tumorigenesis via induction of neovascularization: implication in hepatocellular carcinoma, Clinical Cancer Research. 2011, 17(10): 3123-3133.
Lee K.W., Murthy S.R.K., Cawley N.X., Dhanvantari S., Hewitt S.M., Lou H., Lau T., Ma S.K.Y., Huynh T., Wesley R.A., Ng I.O.L., Pacak K., Poon R.T.P. and Loh Y.P., An N-terminal truncated carboxypeptidase E splice isoform induces tumor growth and is a biomarker for predicting future metastasis in human cancers, The Journal of Clinical Investigation. 2011, 121: 880-892.
Lee N.P.Y., Tsang F.H., Shek F.H., Mao M., Dai H., Zhang C., Dong S., Guan X.Y., Poon R.T.P. and Luk J.M.C., Prognostic significance and therapeutic potential of eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5A (eIF5A) in hepatocellular carcinoma., International Journal of Cancer. 2010, 127: 968-976.
Liu A.M.L., Zhang C., Burchard J., Fan S.T., Wong K.F., Dai H., Poon R.T.P. and Luk J.M.C., Global regulation on microRNA in hepatitis B virus-associated hepatocellular carcinoma, OMICS. 2011, 15(3): 187-191.
Liu A.M.L., Xu M.C., Chen J., Poon R.T.P. and Luk J.M.C., Targeting YAP and Hippo signaling pathway in liver cancer, Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Targets. 2010, 14(8): 855-868.
Lo C.L.R., Tung K.K., Mak K.M., Fatima S., Zhou H., Poon R.T.P., Yuen R.M.F., Lai C.L., Li J., Luk J.M.C. and Ng I.O.L., Both tissue and serum dickkopf-1 (DKK-1) levels have clincopathologic and prognostic significance in hepatocellular carcinoma., Hepatology . 2010, 52(4 Suppl): 282A.
Lu W., Lee N.P.Y., Kaul S.C., Lan F., Poon R.T.P., Wadhwa R. and Luk J.M.C., Induction of mutant p53-dependent apoptosis in human hepatocellular carcinoma by targeting stress protein mortalin, International Journal of Cancer. 2010, Epub ahead of print.
Lu W., Lee N.P.Y., Lan F., Poon R.T.P., Wadhwa R. and Luk J.M.C., Mortalin-p53 interaction in cancer cells is stress dependent and constitutes a selective target for cancer therapy, Cell Death and Differentiation. 2011, 18(6): 1046-1056.
Lu W.J., Lee N.P.Y., Kaul S.C., Poon R.T.P., Wadhwa R. and Luk J.M.C., Mortalin-p53 interaction in cancer cells is stress dependent and constitutes a novel target for liver cancer therapy (Poster & Abstract), The 46th Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of the Liver, Berlin, Germany, 30 March - 3 April 2011 . 2011.
Lu W.J., Lee N.P.Y., Kaul S.C., Poon R.T.P., Wadhwa R. and Luk J.M.C., Targeting of mortalin-mutant p53 interactions by mortalin shRNA leads to selective apoptotic death of human hepatocellular carcinoma (Poster & Abstract), 17th Hong Kong International Cancer Congress and 6th Annual Meeting of Center for Cancer Research, Hong Kong, China, 3 November 2010.
Lu W.J., Lee N.P.Y., Kaul S.C., Poon R.T.P., Wadhwa R. and Luk J.M.C., Targeting of mortalin-mutant p53 interactions by mortalin shRNA leads to selective apoptotic death of human hepatocellular carcinoma (Poster & Abstract), The 25th Annual Scientific Meeting of the International Society for Biological Therapy of Cancer, Washington, D.C., USA, 2-4 October 2010.
Ng K.K.C., Poon R.T.P., Chan S.C., Chok K.S.H., Cheung T.T., Tung H.K.S., Chu F.S.K., Tso W.K., Yu W.C., Lo C.M. and Fan S.T., High-intensity focused ultrasound for hepatocellular carcinoma: a single-center experience, Annals of Surgery. 2011, 253(5): 981-987.
Ng K.T.P., Qi X., Kong K.L., Cheung B.Y.Y., Lo C.M., Poon R.T.P., Fan S.T. and Man K., Overexpression of matrix metalloproteinase-12 (MMP-12) correlates with poor prognosis of hepatocellular carcinoma, European Journal of Cancer. 2011, Epub ahead of print.
Ng K.T.P., Lee K.W., Cheng Q., Wo Y.H., Sun K.W., Guo D., Lim Z.X.H., Lo C.M., Poon R.T.P., Fan S.T. and Man K., Suppression of tumorigenesis and metastasis of hepatocellular carcinoma by shRNA interference targeting on homeoprotein Six1, International Journal of Cancer. 2010, 127(4): 859-872.
Poon R.T.P., Yau T.C.C., Chan P., Tai K.S., Cheung T.T., Chan A.C.Y., Kwok P.C., Jin K., Lee K.F. and Lai P.B., A multi-centre phase II trial of bevacizumab pre- and post-transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) treatment for patients with localized hepatocellular carcinoma (Abstract), The 61st Annual Meeting of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases: The Liver Meeting 2010, Boston, USA, 29 October - 2 November 2010. Hepatology. 2010, 52(S1).
Poon R.T.P., Advances in management of liver cancer (Invited Lecture), Hong Kong Liver Foundation, Hong Kong, China, 17 November 2010. 2010.
Poon R.T.P., Advances in non-surgical treatments of hepatocellular carcinoma (Invited Lecture), Hong Kong Surgical Forum, Hong Kong, China, 22 January 2011. 2011.
Poon R.T.P., Advisory Board Member, Asia-Pacific Association for the Study of Liver Meeting, Bangkok, Thailand, 17-20 February 2011. 2011.
Poon R.T.P., Advisory Board Member, Astra Zeneca Clinical Trial Workshop, Shanghai, China. 2010.
Poon R.T.P., Advisory Board Member, First Asia-Pacific Consensus Meeting on Primary Liver Cancer, Seoul, Korea, 3-4 July 2010. 2010.
Poon R.T.P., Advisory Board Member, GSK Global HCC Advisory Board Meeting, Shanghai, China. 2010.
Poon R.T.P., Advisory Board Member, International Liver Cancer Advisory Board, Astra-Zeneca Pharmaceuticals, USA. 2010.
Poon R.T.P., Advisory Board Member, International Liver Cancer Advisory Board, Bayer Pharmaceuticals, USA. 2010.
Poon R.T.P., Advisory Board Member, International Liver Cancer Advisory Board, Novartis Pharmaceuticals, USA. 2010.
Poon R.T.P., Advisory Board Member, Japan Oncology Investigators’ Network (JOIN) of Novartis, Tokyo, Japan. 2010.
Poon R.T.P., Advisory Board Member, Liver Cancer Therapy, MSD. 2010.
Poon R.T.P., Associate Director of Continuous Medical Education Office (2005 - present), Hong Kong Academy of Medicine. 2010.
Poon R.T.P., Associate Editor (2006 - present), HBP Surgery. 2010.
Poon R.T.P., Associate Editor (2008 - present), World Journal of Surgery. 2010.
Poon R.T.P., Associate Editor (July 2003 - present), Cancer Reviews: Asia-Pacific. 2010.
Poon R.T.P., Chairman at State-of-Art Lecture on Angiogenesis in Liver Cancer, The 21st Conference of Asia-Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver, Bangkok, Thailand, 17-20 February 2011. 2011.
Poon R.T.P., Chairman for “Medical Treatment of HCC”, International Hepatocellular Carcinoma Meeting: Eastern and Western Experiences, Paris, France, 15 January 2011. 2011.
Poon R.T.P., Chairman of Advisory Board (2009 - present), Asian Foundation of Cancer Research. 2010.
Poon R.T.P., Chairman of Scientific Committee, The 5th Shanghai-Hong Kong International Liver Congress, Shanghai, China, 3-6 June 2011. 2011.
Poon R.T.P., Chairman, Scientific Committee (2010 - present), International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association. 2010.
Poon R.T.P., Clinical Advisory Board Member, Celsion Corporation Limited, USA. 2010.
Poon R.T.P., Clinical Advisory Board Member, Progen Pharmaceuticals, Australia. 2010.
Poon R.T.P., Clinical implications of angiogenesis in HCC (Invited Lecture), The 21st Conference of Asia-Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver, Bangkok, Thailand, 17-20 February 2011. 2011.
Poon R.T.P., Committee Member (2006 - present), Central Committee on Liver Diseases, Hospital Authority, Hong Kong. 2010.
Poon R.T.P., Council Member (2010 - 2012), International Liver Cancer Association. 2010.
Poon R.T.P., Council Member and Chairman of Scientific Committee (2010 - 2012), International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association. 2010.
Poon R.T.P., Current status of ablation therapy for HCC (Invited Lecture), Guangdong Liver Cancer Congress, Guangzhou, China, 28 August 2010. 2010.
Poon R.T.P., Editor (2005 - present), Cutting Edge (College Newsletter), The College of Surgeons of Hong Kong. 2010.
Poon R.T.P., Editor (November 2002 - present), Digestive Surgery (Chinese). 2010.
Poon R.T.P., Editor, In: Graeme J. Poston, Michael D'Angelica, René Adam, ed. , Surgical Management of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Disorders, 2nd edition. London, Informa Healthcare, 2010.
Poon R.T.P., Editorial Board Member (2007 - present), Annals of Surgical Oncology. 2010.
Poon R.T.P., Editorial Board Member (2007 - present), Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery. 2010.
Poon R.T.P., Editorial Board Member (2008 - present), Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. 2010.
Poon R.T.P., Editorial Board Member (2008 - present), World Journal of Gastroenterology. 2010.
Poon R.T.P., Editorial Board Member (2009 - present), Oncology Tribune. 2010.
Poon R.T.P., Editorial Board Member (March 2003 - present), Cancer Therapy. 2010.
Poon R.T.P., Extended hepatic resection for large HCC and preoperative assessment (Invited Lecture), The 21st Conference of Asia-Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver, Bangkok, Thailand, 17-20 February 2011. 2011.
Poon R.T.P., Faculty member, 1st Hand-on Workshop on ERCP, Chinese University of Hong Kong, 5-6 August 2010. 2010.
Poon R.T.P., Hepatic resection for colorectal liver metastasis in the era of bevacizumab (Invited Lecture), The 1st Anti-Angiogenesis Workshop, Macau, China, 17 July 2010. 2010.
Poon R.T.P., Honorary Advisor for Continuing Medical Education Programme (December 1999 - present), The Association of Licentiates of Medical Council of Hong Kong. 2010.
Poon R.T.P., Honorary Consultant (July 2005 - present), Hong Kong Sanatorium and Hospital, Hong Kong. 2010.
Poon R.T.P., Honorary Fellow (2005 - present), National Chapter of European Hepatobiliary-Pancreatic Association, Republic of Serbia and Montenegro. 2010.
Poon R.T.P., How to improve molecular targeted therapy for HCC in Asian populations (Invited Lecture), Personalized Cancer Therapy - Joint ESMO Meeting. Ching Mai, Thailand, 7 November 2010. 2010.
Poon R.T.P., Initial experience with DEB-TACE (Invited Lecture), Taiwan Liver Cancer Association Annual Meeting 2011, Taiwan, 15 May 2011. 2011.
Poon R.T.P., Instructor (1998 - present), Advanced Trauma Life Support Course, American College of Surgeons. 2010.
Poon R.T.P., Integrated management of liver cancer – local eexperience (Invited Lecture), Gastrointestinal Oncology Summit, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China, 30 April 2011. 2011.
Poon R.T.P., Liver Cancer Advisory Board Member, Biocompatibles Limited, UK. 2010.
Poon R.T.P., Member (2003 - present), Research Support for Higher Surgical Trainees Committee, The College of Surgeons of Hong Kong. 2010.
Poon R.T.P., Member (2006 - present), Central Committee on Liver Diseases, Hospital Authority, Hong Kong. 2010.
Poon R.T.P., Member of Scientific Committee and Research Committee (2006 - present), International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association. 2010.
Poon R.T.P., Member, Advisory Board on Liver Cancer, Sanofi-Aventis. 2010.
Poon R.T.P., Member, Advisory Committee of Cancer Research Institute, Seoul National University, Korea. 2010.
Poon R.T.P., Member, HCC Advisory Board for the Clinical Development of Mage-A3, Shanghai, China. 2010.
Poon R.T.P., Member, Sanofi-Aventis Asian Hepatocellular Carcinoma Advisory Board, Chiang Mai, Thailand. 2010.
Poon R.T.P., Member, Sanofi-Aventis Asian Hepatocellular Carcinoma Advisory Board, Shanghai, China. 2010.
Poon R.T.P., Member, Scientific Advisory Board for APASL Meeting, Bangkok, Thailand, 17-20 February 2011. 2011.
Poon R.T.P., Molecular targeted therapy for HCC (Invited Lecture), The 4th Hong Kong-Nanjing Liver Transplantation and Digestive Surgery International Forum, Nanjing, China, 30 October 2010. 2010.
Poon R.T.P., Neoadjuvant doxorubicin-eluting bead TACE in early stage HCC (Invited Lecture), The 1st Asia-Pacific Primary Liver Cancer Expert Meeting, Incheon, Korea, 3 July 2010. 2010.
Poon R.T.P., Panel Member, Asia-Pacific Primary Liver Cancer Expert Consensus, Seoul, Korea, July 2010. 2010.
Poon R.T.P., Permanent Committee/Council Member (2004 - present), International Hepatocellular Carcinoma Meeting: Eastern and Western Experiences. 2010.
Poon R.T.P., Potential therapeutic targets for hepatocellular carinoma (Invited Lecture), OOTR the 7th Annual Conference, Hong Kong, China, 13 May 2011. 2011.
Poon R.T.P., Prevention and management of ERCP complications (Invited Lecture), The 1st Hands-on Workshop on ERCP, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China, 6 August 2010. 2010.
Poon R.T.P., Recent advances in local ablative therapies for HCC (Invited Lecture), The 5th International Symposium on Local Ablation Therapy and Contrast Enhanced Ultrasound, Beijing, China, 14 October 2010. 2010.
Poon R.T.P., Recent advances in management of HCC (Invited Lecture), The 18th Annual Scientific Meeting of Hong Kong College of Radiologists, Hong Kong, China, 31 October 2010. 2010.
Poon R.T.P., Recent advances in surgical management of HCC (Invited Lecture), Research Conference of Osaka University, Osaka, Japan, 24-25 September 2010. 2010.
Poon R.T.P., Research Committee Member (2005 - present), The College of Surgeons of Hong Kong. 2010.
Poon R.T.P., Research Committee Member (2006 - present), International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association. 2010.
Poon R.T.P., Reviewer, American Journal of Gastroenterology. 2010.
Poon R.T.P., Reviewer, American Journal of Surgery. 2010.
Poon R.T.P., Reviewer, Annals of Surgery. 2010.
Poon R.T.P., Reviewer, Asian Journal of Surgery. 2010.
Poon R.T.P., Reviewer, British Journal of Surgery. 2010.
Poon R.T.P., Reviewer, Cancer Letters. 2010.
Poon R.T.P., Reviewer, European Journal of Surgery. 2010.
Poon R.T.P., Reviewer, Gene Therapy. 2010.
Poon R.T.P., Reviewer, HBP Surgery. 2010.
Poon R.T.P., Reviewer, Hepatology. 2010.
Poon R.T.P., Reviewer, International Journal of Cancer. 2010.
Poon R.T.P., Reviewer, Journal of American College of Surgeons. 2010.
Poon R.T.P., Reviewer, Journal of Biomedical Science. 2010.
Poon R.T.P., Reviewer, Journal of Clinical Oncology. 2010.
Poon R.T.P., Reviewer, Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. 2010.
Poon R.T.P., Reviewer, Journal of Hepatology. 2010.
Poon R.T.P., Reviewer, Journal of National Cancer Institute. 2010.
Poon R.T.P., Reviewer, Lancet. 2010.
Poon R.T.P., Reviewer, Liver International. 2010.
Poon R.T.P., Reviewer, Liver Transplantation. 2010.
Poon R.T.P., Reviewer, Medical Science Monitor. 2010.
Poon R.T.P., Reviewer, New England Journal of Medicine. 2010.
Poon R.T.P., Role of branch chain-amino acid in nutritional management of cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma (Invited Lecture), Macau Surgical Association Scientific Meeting, Macau, China, 10 July 2010. 2010.
Poon R.T.P., Role of operative radiofrequency ablation for HCC (Invited Lecture), International Hepatocellular Carcinoma Meeting: Eastern and Western Experience, Paris, France, 14 January 2011. 2011.
Poon R.T.P., Role of surgical treatment and outcome in manageing HCC in Asia (Invited Lecture), Meeting with Hepatic Surgeons Expert on HCC, Taichung, Taiwan, 18 June 2011. 2011.
Poon R.T.P., Scientific background and rationale for TRACER study (Invited Speech), Investigator Meeting for Novartis TRACER study, Singapore, 25 February 2011. 2011.
Poon R.T.P., Secretary General, Organizing Committee, The 5th Shanghai-Hong Kong International Liver Congress, Shanghai, China, 3-6 June 2011. 2011.
Poon R.T.P., Steering Committee Member, Clinical Trials for Liver Cancer, Bristol-Myer-Squibb, USA. 2010.
Poon R.T.P., Surgical and non-surgical management of HCC (Invited Lecture), Personalized Cancer Therapy - Joint ESMO Meeting. Ching Mai, Thailand, 7 November 2010. 2010.
Poon R.T.P., Surgical and non-surgical management of HCC (Invited Lecture), World Congress on Gastrointestinal Cancer: Asian Perspectives, Hong Kong, China, 27 August 2010. 2010.
Poon R.T.P., Surgical management of HCC in Asia (Invited Lecture), The 4th International Liver Cancer Association Meeting, Montreal, Canada, 11 September 2010. 2010.
Poon R.T.P., Surgical radiological staging for HCC and treatment outcome (Invited Lecture), The 1st Asia-Pacific Primary Liver Cancer Expert Meeting, Incheon, Korea, 3 July 2010. 2010.
Poon R.T.P., TACE as bridge therapy for liver transplantation for HCC (Invited Lecture), International Consensus Conference on Liver Transplantation for HCC, Zurich, Switzerland, 3 December 2010. 2010.
Poon R.T.P., The University of Hong Kong Endowed Professorship: Suen Chi-Sun Professorship in Surgery 2011 , The University of Hong Kong. 2011.
Poon R.T.P., The present status of primary liver cancer treatment in Asian countries (Invited Lecture), The 9th International Conference of the Asian Clinical Oncology Society, Gifu, Japan, 25 August 2010. 2010.
Poon R.T.P., Tutor (2010), Preparatory Course for FCSHK Examination, The College of Surgeons of Hong Kong. 2010.
Poon R.T.P., Tutor of Preparatory Course for F.R.C.S. Examination (August 2010), The College of Surgeons of Hong Kong. 2010.
Poon R.T.P., Update on treatment for hepatocellular carcinoma (Invited Lecture), International Symposium on Hepatology 2010, Hong Kong, China, 21 November 2010. 2010.
Poon R.T.P., Update on treatments of HCC (Invited Lecture), The 1st Asia-Pacific HCC Scientific and Development Meeting, Nanjing, China, 21 February 2011. 2011.
Sun K.W., Ng K.T.P., Lim Z.X.H., Cheng Q., Lo C.M., Poon R.T.P., Man K., Wong N. and Fan S.T., Proline-rich tyrosine kinase 2 (Pyk2) promotes cell motility of hepatocellular carcinoma through induction of epithelial to mesenchymal transition, PLoS One. 2011, 6(4): e18878.
Tang Y.F., Yao T., Yau T.C.C., Fan S.T. and Poon R.T.P., A new prognostic classification scheme with treatment guidelines for Asian patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC): The Hong Kong Combined Liver Cancer (HKCLC) classification (Abstract), 2011 ASCO Annual Meeting, Chicago, USA, 3-7 June 2011. Journal of Clinical Oncology. 2011, 29(15 suppl): Abstract 4067.
Wang X., Ng R., Ming X., Zhang W., Lin C., Poon R.T.P. and Fan S.T., Characterization of the epigenetic modification patterns of pluripotent stem cell genes in human cancers (Abstract), AACR Special Conference on Stem Cells, Development, and Cancer. Vancouver, Canada, 3-6 March 2011.
Wang X., Ongkeko W.M., Chen L., Yang Z., Lu P., Chan K.K., Lopez J.P., Poon R.T.P. and Fan S.T., Octamer 4 (Oct4) mediates chemotherapeutic drug resistance in liver cancer cells through a potential Oct4-AKT-ATP-binding cassette G2 pathway, Hepatology. 2010, 52(2): 528-539.
Wong C.C.L., Wong C.M., Tung K.K., Au L.K., Lee M.F., Poon R.T.P., Man K. and Ng I.O.L., The microRNA miR-139 suppresses metastasis and progression of hepatocellular carcinoma by down-regulating Rho-kinase 2, Gastroenterology. 2011, 140(1): 322-331.
Wong D.K.H., Huang F.Y., Poon R.T.P., Lai C.L., Fung J.Y.Y., Seto W.K., Hung I.F.N. and Yuen R.M.F., HBV replicative activity in patients with cryptogenic cause of hepatocellular carcinoma, Hepatology. 2010, 52: 247A.
Xu M.Z., Chan S.W., Liu A.M.L., Wong K.F., Fan S.T., Chen J., Poon R.T.P., Zender L., Lowe S.W., Hong W. and Luk J.M.C., AXL receptor kinase is a mediator of YAP-dependent oncogenic functions in hepatocellular carcinoma, Oncogene. 2011, 30(10): 1229-1240.
Yau T., Pang R.W.C., Chan P. and Poon R.T.P., Molecular targeted therapy of advanced hepatocellular carcinoma beyond sorafenib., Expert Opin Pharmacother. 2010, 13: 2187-2198.
Yau T.C.C., Yen C.J., Chen P.J., Chau Y., Lencioni R., Kallender H., Ottesen L.H. and Poon R.T.P., A Phase I/II study of foretinib, an oral multikinase inhibitor targeting MET, RON, AXL, TIE-2 and VEGFR in advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) (Abstract), International Liver Congress 2011, 46th Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of the Liver. Berlin, Germany, 30 March - 3 April 2011. Journal of Hepatology. 2011, 54(Suppl 1).
Yau T.C.C., Leung R.C., Wong H., Chiu J., Chan P., Pang R.W.C., Fan S.T. and Poon R.T.P., Efficacy and safety of single-agent sunitinib in treating patients with advanced hepatocelluar carcinoma after sorafenib failure: a prospective, open-label, phase II study (Abstract), 2011 ASCO Annual Meeting, Chicago, USA, 3-7 June 2011. Journal of Clinical Oncology . 2011, 29(15 suppl): Abstract 4082.
Yau T.C.C., Leung R.C.Y., Wong H., Chiu J., Chan P., Pang R.W.C., Fan S.T. and Poon R.T.P., Efficacy and safety of single-agent sunitinib in treating patients with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma after sorafenib failure: a prospective, open-label, phase II study (Abstract), ESMO 13th World Congress on Gastrointestinal Cancer, Barcelona, Spain, 22-25 June 2011. Annals of Oncology. 2011, 22(Suppl 5).
Yau T.C.C., Chan P., Cheung F.Y., Lee A.S., Yau T.K., Choo S.P., Toh H.C., Leung A.K., Wong J.S., Wong S., Lau J., Pang R.W.C., Fan S.T. and Poon R.T.P., Efficacy and tolerability of Sorafenib, Capecitabine and Oxaliplatin (Secox) in patients with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma: a multi-centre phase II study (Abstract), The 7th International Meeting Hepatocellular Carcinoma Eastern and Western Experiences, Paris, France, 14-15 January 2011.
Yau T.C.C., Pang R.W.C., Chan P. and Poon R.T.P., Molecular targeted therapy of advanced hepatocellular carcinoma beyond Sorafenib, Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy . 2010, 11(13): 2187-2198.
Yau T.C.C., Chan P., Pang R.W.C., Ng K.K.C., Fan S.T. and Poon R.T.P., Phase 1-2 trial of PTK787/ZK222584 combined with intravenous doxorubicin for treatment of patients with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma: implication for antiangiogenic approach to hepatocellular carcinoma, Cancer. 2010, 116(21): 5022-5029.


Researcher : Poon TCJ
List of Research Outputs

Poon T.C.J., Laparoscopic colorectal resection: The impact on clinical outcomes and strategies to further optimize its results, Thesis, Master of Surgery, The University of Hong Kong. 2011.


Researcher : Pu JKS
List of Research Outputs

Lui V.C.H., Sin S.S.L., Pu J.K.S., Hung K.N. and Leung G.K.K., Invasion of human glioma cells is regulated by multiple chloride channels including CIC-3, Anticancer Research. 2010, 30: 4515-4524.


Researcher : Qi X
List of Research Outputs

Man K., Ng K.T.P., Qi X., Ching W.Y.P., Qin J., Wang J.W., Fan S.T. and Lo C.M., Inflammatory microenvironment accelerates liver tumor growth and metastasis by up-regulating T-box3 signaling and increasing cancer initiating cell populations (Abstract), The 2011 Joint International Congress of ILTS, ELITA, & LICAGE, Valencia, Spain, 22-25 June 2011.
Man K., Ng K.T.P., Qi X., Ching W.Y.P., Lo C.M. and Fan S.T., Inflammatory microenvironment accelerates liver tumor growth and metastasis by up-regulating T-box3 signaling and increasing cancer stem like cell populations (Abstract), The 3rd JCA-AACR Special Joint Conference - The Latest Advances in Liver Cancer Research: From Basic Science. Tokyo, Japan, 1-3 March 2011.
Ng K.T.P., Qi X., Kong K.L., Cheung B.Y.Y., Lo C.M., Poon R.T.P., Fan S.T. and Man K., Overexpression of matrix metalloproteinase-12 (MMP-12) correlates with poor prognosis of hepatocellular carcinoma, European Journal of Cancer. 2011, Epub ahead of print.
Qi X., Ng T.P., Liu X., Geng W., Ling C., Li C., Fan S.T., Lo C.M. and Man K., International TTS Basic Science Symposium Mentee/Mentor Travel Award - Down-regulation of glutathione peroxidase 3 (GPx3) by acute phase inflammation in small-for-size graft promotes tumor invasiveness after liver transplantation (Abstract), XII TTS Basic Science Symposium and II ESOT Basic Science Meeting, Boston, USA, 11-14 June 2011. 2011.
Qi X., Man K., Ng T.P., Liu X., Geng W., Ling C., Li C., Fan S.T. and Lo C.M., Young Investigator Travel Award - The role of glutathione peroxidase 3 (GPx3): bridging liver graft injury and tumor invasiveness after liver transplantation (Abstract), The 2011 Joint International Congress of ILTS, ELITA, & LICAGE, Valencia, Spain, 22-25 June 2011. 2011.


Researcher : Qing K
List of Research Outputs

Chan Y.C., Qing K., Ting A.C.W. and Cheng S.W.K., Endovascular infrarenal aneurysm repair in patients with horseshoe kidneys: case series and literature review, Vascular. 2011, 19(3): 126-131.
Chan Y.C., Ting A.C.W., Qing K. and Cheng S.W.K., Successful endovascular infrarenal aneurysm repair in a patient with situs inversus totalis, Annals of Vascular Surgery. 2010, 24(8): 1134e5-e7.
Fan Y., Cheng S.W.K., Qing K. and Chow K.W., Endovascular repair of type B aortic dissection: a study by computational fluid dynamics, Journal of Biomedical Science and Engineering. Scientific Research, 2010, 3: 900-907.


Researcher : Qing K
List of Research Outputs

Chan Y.C., Qing K., Ting A.C.W. and Cheng S.W.K., Endovascular infrarenal aneurysm repair in patients with horseshoe kidneys: case series and literature review, Vascular. 2011, 19(3): 126-131.
Chan Y.C., Ting A.C.W., Qing K. and Cheng S.W.K., Successful endovascular infrarenal aneurysm repair in a patient with situs inversus totalis, Annals of Vascular Surgery. 2010, 24(8): 1134e5-e7.
Fan Y., Cheng S.W.K., Qing K. and Chow K.W., Endovascular repair of type B aortic dissection: a study by computational fluid dynamics, Journal of Biomedical Science and Engineering. Scientific Research, 2010, 3: 900-907.


Researcher : Ren Y
Project Title:XL VIII Annual International Conference of the British Association of Paediatric Surgeons Macrophage Migration Inhibitory Factor in Necrotizing Enterocolitis
Investigator(s):Ren Y
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Grants for Teaching Staff
Start Date:07/2001


Project Title:Proteomics computational analysis of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome
Investigator(s):Ren Y, Tam PKH, Peiris JSM, He Q
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:VCO SARS Research Fund
Start Date:07/2003




Researcher : Shao Y
Project Title:Exploitation of the interplay between aldose reductase and cytokine network during hepatic ischemia reperfusion injury
Investigator(s):Shao Y, Li C, Man K, Lo CM
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:01/2011


List of Research Outputs

Kwon H.J., Won Y.S., Suh H.W., Jeon J.H., Shao Y., Yoon S.R., Chung J.W., Kim T.D., Kim H.M. and Choi I.P., Vitamin D3 Upregulated Protein 1 Suppresses Tnf-α-induced Nf-κb Activation In Hepatocarcinogenesis., The Journal of Immunology. 2010, 185: 3980-3989.
Li C., Shao Y., Ng T.P., Ling C., Liu X., Ma Y.Y., Chung S.K., Fan S.T., Lo C.M. and Man K., International TTS Basic Science Symposium Mentee/Mentor Travel Award - Aldose reductase accelerates small-for-size fatty liver graft injury (Abstract), XII TTS Basic Science Symposium and II ESOT Basic Science Meeting, Boston, USA, 11-14 June 2011. 2011.
Li C., Shao Y., Ng T.P., Ling C., Liu X., Ma Y.Y., Chung S.K., Fan S.T., Lo C.M. and Man K., Rising Star Award - Aldose reductase accelerates hepatic ischemia reperfusion injury via IP10/TLR4 signaling (Abstract), The 2011 Joint International Congress of ILTS, ELITA, & LICAGE, Valencia, Spain, 22-25 June 2011. 2011.
Ling C., Lo C.M., Liu X., Ng K.T.P., Li C., Shao Y., Xu A.M., Fan S.T. and Man K., Acute phase liver graft injury significantly mobilized myeloid-derived suppressor cells through TLR4 signaling (Poster with Distinction), The 2011 Joint International Congress of ILTS, ELITA, & LICAGE, Valencia, Spain, 22-25 June 2011.
Man K., Ling C., Shao Y., Ng K.T.P., Fan S.T. and Lo C.M., Circulating endothelial progenitor cells mobilized by acute phase small-for-size graft injury promote tumor recurrence after liver transplantation (Abstract), XII TTS Basic Science Symposium and II ESOT Basic Science Meeting, Boston, USA, 11-14 June 2011.
Man K., Shao Y., Ng K.T.P., Wong N., Li C., Fan S.T. and Lo C.M., The significance of acute-phase small-for-size liver graft injury in mobilization of circulating EPCs/MDSCs/Tregs after LDLT for HCC patients (Abstract & Oral Presentation), The 23rd International Congress of the Transplantation Society, Vancouver, Canada, 15 - 19 August 2010.


Researcher : Sharr WW
List of Research Outputs

Chan A.C.Y., Chok K.S.H., Cheung T.T., Sharr W.W., Tsang S.H.Y., Chan S.C., Poon R.T.P., Lo C.M. and Fan S.T., Salvage living donor liver transplantation for recurrent hepatocellular carcinoma: salvaging the unsalvageable?, The 2011 Joint International Congress of ILTS, ELITA, and LICAGE. Valencia, Spain, 22-25 June 2011 / Liver Transplantation. 2011, 17: S126.
Chan S.C., Lo C.M., Chok K.S.H., Sharr W.W. and Fan S.T., Advantage of primary liver transplantation for hepatocellular carcinoma within up-to-7 criteria with microvascular invasion (Presentation), 2011 Joint International Congress of ILTS, ELITA, & LICAGE, Valencia, Spain, 22-25 June 2011.
Chan S.C., Lo C.M., Chok K.S.H., Sharr W.W., Chan A.C.Y. and Fan S.T., Survival advantage of primary liver transplantation for resectable hepatocellular carcinoma with vascular invasion (Abstract), The 21st Conference of the Asian Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver, Bangkok, Thailand, 17-20 February 2011 / Hepatology International. 2011, 5(1): 492.
Chan S.C., Lo C.M., Chok K.S.H., Sharr W.W., Cheung T.T., Tsang S.H.Y., Chan A.C.Y. and Fan S.T., Validation of graft and standard liver size predictions in right liver living donor liver transplantation, Hepatology International. 2011, Epub ahead of print.
Cheung T.T., Chan S.C., Ho C.L., Chok K.S.H., Chan A.C.Y., Sharr W.W., Ng K.K.C., Poon R.T.P., Lo C.M. and Fan S.T., Can positron emission tomography with the dual tracers [11 C]acetate and [18 F]fludeoxyglucose predict microvascular invasion in hepatocellular carcinoma?, Liver Transplantation. 2011, 17(10): 1218-1225.
Chok K.S.H., Chan S.C., Cheung T.T., Sharr W.W., Chan A.C.Y., Lo C.M. and Fan S.T., Bile duct anastomotic stricture after adult-to-adult right lobe living donor liver transplantation, Liver Transplantation. 2011, 17(1): 47-52.
Chok K.S.H., Chan S.C., Cheung T.T., Chan A.C.Y., Sharr W.W., Fan S.T. and Lo C.M., Late recurrence of hepatocellular carcinoma after liver transplantation (Poster Presentation), The 17th Annual International Congress, International Liver Transplantation Society. Valencia, Spain, 22-25 June 2011.
Dai W.C., Chan S.C., Chok K.S.H., Cheung T.T., Sharr W.W., Chan A.C.Y., Fung J.Y.Y., Tsang S.H.Y., Fan S.T. and Lo C.M., Single-centre experience of liver transplantation for familial amyloidotic polyneuropathy of non-Val30Met variant in Chinese patients (Poster Presentation), 2011 Joint International Congress of ILTS, ELITA & LICAGE, Valencia, Spain, 22-25 June 2011.
Fung J.Y.Y., Chan S.C., Yuen M.F., Chok K.S.H., Sharr W.W., Fan S.T., Dai J., Seto W.K. and Lo C.M., Entecavir monotherapy is effective in viral suppression after liver transplantation for hepatitis B (Abstract), 2011 Joint International Congress of ILTS, ELITA & LICAGE, Valencia, Spain, 22-25 June 2011.
Fung J.Y.Y., Chan S.C., Yuen R.M.F., Chok K.S.H., Sharr W.W., Fan S.T., Dai J., Seto W.K. and Lo C.M., Entecavir monotherapy is effective in viral suppression after liver transplantation for hepatitis B. , Liver Transpl . 2011, 17(6 Supp 1): S94.
Sharr W.W., Lo C.M., Chan S.C., Chok K.S.H. and Fan S.T., Primary treatment for hepatocellular carcinoma within UCSF Criteria: comparing outcomes of deceased and living donor liver transplantation (Poster), The 17th Annual International Congress of International Liver Transplantation Society, Valencia, Spain, 22-25 June 2011.
Siriwardana R.C., Lo C.M., Chan S.C., Chok K.S.H., Tsang S.H.Y., Cheung T.T., Sharr W.W., Chan A.C.Y. and Fan S.T., Role of portal vein embolisation in hepatocellular carcinoma management and its effect on recurrence: an intention-to-treat analysis (Abstract), The 21st Conference of the Asian Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver, Bangkok, Thailand, 17-20 February 2011 / Hepatology International . 2011, 5(1): 475.


Researcher : Shek HP
List of Research Outputs

Shek H.P., The Role of Serine Peptidase Inhibitor, Kazal Type I (Spink1) in Hepatocellular Carcinoma and Its Correlation with Cadherin-17 (CDH17), Thesis, Master of Philosophy, The University of Hong Kong. 2011.


Researcher : Shin VY
Project Title:Detection of circulating cancer cells after resection of gastric cancer: laparoscopic approach versus conventional open approach
Investigator(s):Shin VY, Chu KM
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:01/2010
Completion Date:01/2011


Project Title:9th International Gastric Cancer Congress (IGCC 2011) REGULATION OF NF-kB MEDIATED MIR-16 AND MIR-21 IN GASTRIC CANCER BY PROSTANOID RECEPTORS
Investigator(s):Shin VY
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Grants for Teaching Staff
Start Date:04/2011
Completion Date:04/2011


List of Research Outputs

Lam E.K.Y., Wang X., Shin V.Y., Zhang S., Morrison H., Sun J., Ng E.K.O., Yu J. and Jin H.C., A microRNA contribution to aberrant Ras activation in gastric cancer, American Journal of Translational Research. 2011, 3(2): 209-218.
Shin V.Y., Jin H.C., Ng E.K.O., Cho C.H., Leung W.K., Sung J.J.Y. and Chu K.M., 4-(Methylnitrosamino)-1-(3-pyridyl)-1-butanone promoted gastric cancer growth through prostaglandin E receptor (EP2 and EP4) in vivo and in vitro, Cancer Sci. 2011, 102: 926-33.
Shin V.Y., Jin H.C., Ng E.K.O., Cho C.H., Leung W.K., Sung J.J. and Chu K.M., 4-(methylnitrosamino)-1-(3-pyridyl)-1-butanone promoted gastric cancer growth through prostaglandin E receptor (EP2 and EP4) in vivo and in vitro, Cancer Science. 2011, 102: 926-933.
Shin V.Y. and Chu K.M., IGCC 2011 Best Poster Award , International Gastric Cancer Congress . 2011.
Shin V.Y. and Chu K.M., IGCC 2011 Young Investigator Award , International Gastric Cancer Congress. 2011.
Shin V.Y., Jin H., Ng E.K.O., Cheng A.S., Chong W.W., Wong C.Y., Leung W.K., Sung J.J. and Chu K.M., NF-kappa B targets miR-16 and miR-21 in gastric cancer: involvement of postaglandin E receptors, Carcinogenesis. 2011, 32: 240-245.
Shin V.Y., Jin H., Ng E.K.O., Cheng A.S., Chong W.W., Wong C.Y., Leung W.K., Sung J.J. and Chu K.M., NF-{kappa}B targets miR-16 and miR-21 in gastric cancer: involvement of prostaglandin E receptors, Carcinogenesis. 2011, 32(2): 240-245.
Shin V.Y., Jin H.C., Ng E.K.O. and Chu K.M., NF-ab increased proliferation of gastric cancer cells by targeting miR-16 and miR-21 through prostanoid receptors, The 18th Asian Congress of Surgery & 37th Philippine College of Surgeons Midyear Convention, Cebu, Philippines, 12-14 May 2011.
Shin V.Y., Ng E.K.O., Cheng A.S.L., Chong W.W.S., Wong C.Y.P., Leung W.K., Sung J.J.Y. and Chu K.M., NF-κB targets miR-16 and miR-21 in gastric cancer: involvement of prostaglandin E receptors, Carcinogenesis. 2011, 32: 240-5.
Shin V.Y., Jin H.C., Ng E.K.O., Cheng A.S.L., Leung W.K., Sung J.J.Y. and Chu K.M., Regulation of NF-ab mediated miR-16 and miR-21 in gastric cancer by prostanoid receptors, The 9th International Gastric Cancer Congress, Seoul, Korea, 20-23 April, 2011.
Wong H.P.S., Ho J.W.C., Koo M.W.L., Yu L., Wu K.K., Lam K.Y., Tai K.K., Ko J.K., Shin V.Y., Chu K.M. and Cho C.H., Effects of adrenaline in human colon adenocarcinoma HT-29 cells, Life Sciences. 2011, 88: 1108-1112.


Researcher : Sihoe ADL
List of Research Outputs

Chan M.C.W., Chan W.Y., Yen H., Yu C.L., Yuen K.M., Tang L.L.S., Li C.L., Kang S.R., Hui F.F., Lai W.W.K., Sihoe A.D.L., Guan Y., Nicholls J.M. and Peiris J.S.M., Tropism and innate host response of the 2009 pandemic H2N2 influenza virus compared with related swine influenza viruses and reassortants in ex vivo and in vitro cultures of the human respiratory tract and conjunctiva, Influenza and other respiratory viruses. 2011, 5 (S1): 54-55.
Lee M.Y., Chan W.Y., Gardy D.L., Lo C.K., Sihoe A.D.L., Kang S.R., Cheung K.W., Guan Y., Chan M.C.W., Hancock R.E. and Peiris J.S.M., Systems-level comparison of host responses induced by pandemic and seasonal influenza A H1N1 viruses in primary human type I-like alveolar epithelial cells in vitro, Respiratory Research. 2010, 11: 147.


Researcher : Siriwardana RC
List of Research Outputs

Siriwardana R.C., Chan S.C., Lo C.M., Chok K.S.H. and Fan S.T., Effect of donor steatosis on liver biochemistry and significance of body mass index and alanine aminotransferase in predicting steatosis (Abstract), The 21st Conference of the Asian Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver, Bangkok, Thailand, 17-20 February 2011 / Hepatology International. 2011, 5(1): 489.
Siriwardana R.C., Lo C.M., Chan S.C., Chok K.S.H., Tsang S.H.Y., Cheung T.T., Sharr W.W., Chan A.C.Y. and Fan S.T., Role of portal vein embolisation in hepatocellular carcinoma management and its effect on recurrence: an intention-to-treat analysis (Abstract), The 21st Conference of the Asian Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver, Bangkok, Thailand, 17-20 February 2011 / Hepatology International . 2011, 5(1): 475.


Researcher : So MT
List of Research Outputs

Tang S.M., Tang W.K., So M.T., Miao X., Leung M.C., Yip B.H.K., Leon Y.Y., Ngan E.S.W., Lui V.C.H., Chen Y., Chan I.H.Y., Chung P.H.Y., Liu X., Wu X.Z., Wong K.K.Y., Sham P.C., Cherny S.S., Tam P.K.H. and Garcia-Barcelo M.M., Fine mapping of the NRG1 Hirschsprung's disease locus, PLoS One. 2011, 6(1): e16181.


Researcher : Suen DTK
List of Research Outputs

Au A.H.Y., Lam W.W.T., Kwong A., Suen D.T.K., Tsang J.W.H., Yeo W., Suen J., Ho W.M., Yau T.K., Soong I., Wong K.Y., Sze W.K., Ng A., Girgis A. and Fielding R., Prevalence of psychosocial unmet needs of Chinese women facing advanced breast cancer (abstract and poster presentation), The 2nd Meeting of East Asia Psycho-Oncology Society, 23-24 August 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, School of Public Health, University of Hong Kong, 2010, 31.
Au H.Y.A., Lam W.W.T., Kwong A., Suen D.T.K., Tsang J.W.H., Yeo W., Suen J., Ho W.M., Yau T.K., Soong I., Wong K.Y., Sze W.K., Ng A., Girgis A. and Fielding R., Validation of the supportive care needs survey (SCNS-SF34): the Chinese version (Ch-SCNS-SF34) (abstract), 17th Hong Kong International Cancer Congress, 3-5 November 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, University of Hong Kong, 2010.
Kwong A., Wong H.N., Shea C., Suen D.T.K. and Choi C.L.Y., Choice of management of Southern Chinese BRCA mutation carriers, World Journal of Surgery. 2010, 34(7): 1416-1426.
Li W.Y., Lam W.W.T., Chan M., Or A., Kwong A., Suen D.T.K., Chan S. and Fielding R., Understanding how and why Chinese women seek medical help for symptomatic breast cancer (abstract), 17th Hong Kong International Cancer Congress, 3-5 November 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, University of Hong Kong, 2010.


Researcher : Sun KW
List of Research Outputs

Ng K.T.P., Lee K.W., Cheng Q., Wo Y.H., Sun K.W., Guo D., Lim Z.X.H., Lo C.M., Poon R.T.P., Fan S.T. and Man K., Suppression of tumorigenesis and metastasis of hepatocellular carcinoma by shRNA interference targeting on homeoprotein Six1, International Journal of Cancer. 2010, 127(4): 859-872.
Sun K.W., Ng K.T.P., Lim Z.X.H., Cheng Q., Lo C.M., Poon R.T.P., Man K., Wong N. and Fan S.T., Proline-rich tyrosine kinase 2 (Pyk2) promotes cell motility of hepatocellular carcinoma through induction of epithelial to mesenchymal transition, PLoS One. 2011, 6(4): e18878.


Researcher : Sun S
Project Title:Identification of therapeutic targets to combat glioblastoma drug resistance by proteomic profiling
Investigator(s):Sun S, Leung GKK
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:07/2010


Project Title:Human Proteome Organisation 2010 (HUPO 2010) Proteomic Alterations Associated with Acquired Temozolomide Resistance in Human Malignant Gliomas: The Role of Protein Disulfide Isomerase
Investigator(s):Sun S
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Grants for Teaching Staff
Start Date:09/2010
Completion Date:09/2010


List of Research Outputs

Chan W., Liu S.H., Sun S., Liu H.D., Luk J.M.C. and Cai Z.W., Metabolomics analysis of the responses to partial hepatectomy in hepatocellular carcinoma patients, American Journal of Analytical Chemistry. 2011, 2: 142-151.
Chen L., Ho D.W.Y., Lee N.P.Y., Sun S., Lam B.H., Wong K.F., Yi X., Lau G., Ng E.W.Y., Poon T.C.W., Lai P.B.S., Cai Z., Peng J., Leng X., Poon R.T.P. and Luk J.M.C., Enhanced detection of early hepatocellular carcinoma by serum SELDI-TOF proteomic signature combined with alpha-fetoprotein marker, Annals of Surgical Oncology. 2010, 17(9): 2518-2525.
Leung G.K.K., Sun S. and Wong S.T.S., Overcoming temozolomide resistance in glioblastoma multiforme – the potential application of microRNA inhibition. , The 19th Annual Scientific Meeting. The Hong Kong Neurosurgical Society, Hong Kong, December 2010.
Leung G.K.K., Sun S., Wong S.T.S., Zhang X.Q., Pu J.K.S. and Lui W.M., Proteomic alterations associated with acquired temozolomide resistance in human malignant gliomas: the potential role of prolyl 4-hydroxylase, beta polypeptide. , The 8th Meeting of the Asian Society for Neuro-Oncology, Suzhou, China, May 2011.
Sun S., Leung G.K.K. and Wong S.T.S., Proteomic alterations associated with acquired temozolomide resistance in human malignant gliomas: the role of proly 4-hydroxylase, beta polypeptide. , The 19th Annual Scientific Meeting. The Hong Kong Neurosurgical Society, Hong Kong, December 2010.
Sun S. and Leung G.K.K., Proteomic alterations associated with acquired temozolomide resistance in human malignant gliomas: the role of protein disulfide isomerase. , Human Proteome World Congress 2010, Sydney, Australia, September 2010.


Researcher : Tam PC
List of Research Outputs

Cho C.L., Ho K.L., Chu S.S.M. and Tam P.C., Robot-assisted versus standard laparoscopic partial nephrectomy: comparison of perioperative outcomes from a single institution, Hong Kong Medical Journal. 2011, 17(1): 33-38.
Ho K.L., Tsu J.H.L., Ng W.M., Law W.L., Tam P.C. and Ho B.S.H., Rectourethral fistula after radical prostatecomy: transperineal repair in jack-knife position, Surgical Practice. 2010, 14: 102-104.
Ho K.L., Fu K.K.F., Wong C.W.S., Chu S.S.M., Tam P.C., Ho B.S.H. and Wong E.M.H., Relationship between intra-abdominal adhesions and long-term outcomes of laparoscopic-assisted peritoneal dialysis catheter insertion, American Urological Association Annual Meeting, Washington USA, 14-19 May 2011.
Tam P.C., Live surgery demonstrations (Moderator), The 2nd Hong Kong Congress of Endourology, Hong Kong Society of Endourology, Hong Kong, 4 August 2010. 2010.
Tam P.C., Management of male infertility: urologist's perspective, C.M.E. in Obstetrics & Gynaecology, the Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital, Hospital Department of Women's Health and the Hong Kong Society of the Reproductive Medicine, Hong Kong, 7 October 2010. 2010.
Tam P.C., Management of ureteric & bladder injury, Postgraduate Study Day, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong, 4 August 2010. 2010.
Tam P.C., Prostate cancer: diagnosis to treatment (Moderator), The 16th Hong Kong Urological Association Annual Scientific Meeting, Hong Kong, 7 November 2010. 2010.
Tam P.C., Robotic partial nephrectomy, The 2nd World (20th Chinese) Endoscopy Doctors Conference, the World Endoscopy Doctors Association, Chinese Endoscopy Doctors Association, the College of Surgeons of Hong Kong and Macau Surgical Association, Macau, 30 October 2010. 2010.
Tam P.C., Small renal tumors, Urology Forum, the Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital, Hong Kong, 12 November 2010. 2010.
Yap D.Y., Chu F.S.K., Chu S.S.M., Tam P.C., Tam S., Chan D.T.M., Lai K.N. and Tang S.C.W., CT angiography versus conventional digital angiography in preoperative assessment for Chinese living kidney donors, Journal of Nephrology. 2010, 23(6): 711-6.


Researcher : Tam PKH
Project Title:Establishing a "train-the-trainers" programme for paediatric surgery in China
Investigator(s):Tam PKH, Lin C
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:S.K. Yee Medical Foundation - General Award
Start Date:10/1998


Project Title:Expanding the "Train-the-Trainers" programme for paediatric surgery in China
Investigator(s):Tam PKH, Lin C
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:S.K. Yee Medical Foundation - General Award
Start Date:10/2000


Project Title:Improving the survival and quality of life of children with cancers in China
Investigator(s):Tam PKH, Wong IHN, Chan GCF, Ren Y, Lin C
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:S.K. Yee Medical Foundation - General Award
Start Date:10/2003


Project Title:The study of co-stimulatory function of sonic hedgehog in CD4+ lymphocytes
Investigator(s):Tam PKH, Chan VSF
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:11/2003


Project Title:Further expansion of the "Train-the-Trainers" programme for paediatric surgery in China
Investigator(s):Tam PKH, Chan KL, Zhan JH, Jin XQ, Wong KKY
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:S.K. Yee Medical Foundation - General Award
Start Date:05/2005


Project Title:Offering Iaparoscopic surgical workshops in China
Investigator(s):Tam PKH, Wong KKY, Yip PKF, Li L, Zhan JH, Jin XQ
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:S.K. Yee Medical Foundation - General Award
Start Date:01/2007


Project Title:Genetic dissection of Hirschsprung's disease
Investigator(s):Tam PKH, Cherny SS, Garcia-Barcelo MM, Miao X, Sham PC
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:09/2007
Completion Date:08/2010


Project Title:Offering surgical care to poor children with major congenital anomalies in rural China
Investigator(s):Tam PKH, Wong KKY, Yip PKF
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:S.K. Yee Medical Foundation - General Award
Start Date:04/2008


Project Title:Genome-wide association study for the identification of genes underlying anorectal malformations
Investigator(s):Tam PKH, Cherny SS, Garcia-Barcelo MM, Sham PC
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:09/2008


Project Title:Establishing a quaternary peadiatric gastrointestinal centre for Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Tam PKH, Wong KKY, Wong RMS
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:S.K. Yee Medical Foundation - General Award
Start Date:12/2008


Project Title:Improving the surgical care of sick children in Hong Kong by providing cutting edge minimally invasive and robotic surgery
Investigator(s):Tam PKH
Department:V-C's Office
Source(s) of Funding:S.K. Yee Medical Foundation - General Award
Start Date:03/2009


Project Title:NRG1 intron 1 SNPs in Hirschsprung’s disease
Investigator(s):Tam PKH, Garcia-Barcelo MM
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:03/2010


Project Title:Establishing S.K. Yee Medical Foundation clinical fellowships
Investigator(s):Tam PKH, Wong KKY, Jin XQ
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:S.K. Yee Medical Foundation - General Award
Start Date:08/2010


Project Title:Deep Re-Sequencing of Hirschsprung's Disease Candidate Genes
Investigator(s):Tam PKH, Cherny SS, Garcia-Barcelo MM, Lok S, Sham PC
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:10/2010


Project Title:Validation of NRG3 copy number variations in the genome of Hirschsprung's patients
Investigator(s):Tam PKH, Garcia-Barcelo MM
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:04/2011


List of Research Outputs

Chan S., Ngan E.S.W., Man N.K., Tam P.K.H. and Chan G.C.F., Established an orthotopic neuroblastoma model for the study of neuroblastoma progression, 4th National Pediatric Surgical Oncology Conference & 4th Cross Strait Symposium on Pediatric Oncology, Hong Kong, 5-6 November . 2010.
Chen Y., Li D., Tsang J.Y.S., Niu N., Peng J., Zhu J., Hui K.C.W., Xu A., Lui V.C.H., Lamb J.R. and Tam P.K.H., PPAR-y signaling and IL-5 inhibition together prevent chronic rejection of MHC Class II-mismatched cardiac grafts, The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation. 2011, 30(6): 698-706.
Chung P.H.Y., Wong K.K.Y., Lan L.C.L. and Tam P.K.H., Early thoracoscoic decortication promotes the recovery of parapnemonic empyema in children (poster presentation), 44th Annual Meeting of Pacific Association of Pediatric Surgeons, Cancum, Mexico, 10-14 April 2011.
Chung P.H.Y., Chan K.L., Lo C.M., Fan S.T. and Tam P.K.H., Surgical management of pediatric hepatoblastoma - experience from the last two decades, 4th National Pediatric Surgical Oncology Conference & 4th Cross Strait Symposium on Pediatric Oncology, Hong Kong, 5-6 November 2010.
Emison S.S., Garcia-Barcelo M.M., Grice E.A., Lantieri F., Amiel J., Burzynski G., Fernandez R.M., Hao L., Kashuk C., West K., Miao X., Tam P.K.H., Griseri P., Ceccherini I., Pelet A., Jannot A.S., de Pontual L., Henrion-Caude A., Lyonnet S., Verheij J.B.G.M., Hofstra T.M.W., Antinolo G., Borrego S., McCallion A.S. and Chakrvarti A., Differential contributions of rare and common, coding and noncoding ret mutations to multifactorial Hirschsprung disease liability, The American Journal of Human Genetics. 2010, 87(1): 60-74.
Garcia-Barcelo M.M., Miao X.P., Tang S.M., So H.C., Tang W.K., Leon T.Y.Y., So M.T., Yip B.H.K., Chen R.Y.L., Cheung E.F.C., Chen E.Y.H., Li T., Tam P.K.H., Cherny S.S. and Sham P.C., No NRG1 V266L in Chinese patients with schizophrenia, Psychiatric Genetics. 2011, 21 (1): 47-49.
Hao W., Liu X., Chan I.H.Y., Chan K.L., Tam P.K.H. and Wong K.K.Y., Single-port laparoscoic varicocelectomy induces minmal post-operative stress response in children [Poster presentation], IPEG's 20th Annual Congress for Endosurgery in Children, Prague, Czech Republic, 3-7 May 2011.
Khoo U.S., Ching J.C.Y., Chan Y.K., Xu M., So K.M., Lai S.T., Chu C.M., Yam L., Wong T.Y., Chung P.H., Chan V.S.F., Tam P.K.H., Yip S.P., Lin C.L., Sham P.C., Leung G.M. and Peiris J.S.M., The CD209 (DC-SIGN) -336A>G and MxA -123C>A promoter polymorphisms in Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus infection in Hong Kong Chinese, Health Research Symposium 2010: “Improving health and recognising excellence, Hong Kong. 2010.
Lau C.S.T., Wo Y.H., Kaplan D.R., Tam P.K.H. and Ngan E.S.W., Prokineticin-1 in malignant neuroblastoma subpopulations and tumor progression, Hong Kong International Cancer Congress, Hong Kong, 2-5 November, 2010.
Lau C.T., Chung P.H.Y., Wong K.K.Y. and Tam P.K.H., Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumour in paediatric patients: a report of 2 cases and a literature review, 4th National Pediatric Surgical Oncology Conference & 4th Cross Strait Symposium on Pediatric Oncology, Hong Kong, 5-6 November 2010.
Lau S.T., Wo Y.H., Kaplan D.R., Tam P.K.H. and Ngan E.S.W., Prokineticin-1 promotes growth of neuroblastoma tumor initiating cells, 4th National Pediatric Surgical Oncology Conference & 4th Cross Strait Symposium on Pediatric Oncology, Hong Kong, 5-6 November 2010.
Lee P.Y., Zhu Y., Liu X., Che C.M., Tam P.K.H. and Wong K.K.Y., A safe and efficient lipidic nanoparticle carrier of gold porphryin for the treatment of neuroblastoma, 4th National Pediatric Surgical Oncology Conference & 4th Cross Strait Symposium on Pediatric Oncology, Hong Kong, 5-6 November 2010.
Ngan E.S.W., Garcia-Barcelo M.M., Lang B.H.H., Vanhoutte P.M.G.R., Tam P.K.H. and Xu J., A risk assessment kit for goiter and thyroid cancer, Collaboration Agreement with Guangzhou Surexam Bio-Tech Co. Ltd. 2010.
Sham M.H., Zhang M., Leung C., Chu K.H., Chang C.N., Lui V.C.H. and Tam P.K.H., Sox10 mutation affects enteric neural crest cell migration, 44th Annual Meeting for the Japanese Society of Deveopmental Biologists, Okinawa, Japan, May 18-21, 2011.
Tam P.K.H., "香江學者計劃"顧問, 香港學者恊會 (2011-present). 2010.
Tam P.K.H., A big wound in the tummy: 'gastroschisis" after birth [Invited Lecture], The 12th International Paediatric Surgical Week, Kuhtai, Austria, 26 February - 5 March 2011. 2011.
Tam P.K.H., Advancing cancer research: the need of a Chinese Paediatric Tumour Bank [Invited Lecture], 第九届全國小兒腫瘤學術大會暨首届中國工程院兒童腫瘤高峄論壇, Chengdu, China, 9-12 June 2011. 2011.
Tam P.K.H., Advisor (2007 - present), Wah Yan One Family Foundation, Hong Kong. 2010.
Tam P.K.H., Ano-rectal malformations (Invited Lecture), The 30th Brazilian Congress of Pediatric Surgery, Belo Horizonte, Brazil, 14-18 November 2010. 2010.
Tam P.K.H., Associate Editor, Journal of Pediatric Surgery. 2010.
Tam P.K.H., Biliary atresia (Invited Lecture), The 30th Brazilian Congress of Pediatric Surgery, Belo Horizonte, Brazil, 14-18 November 2010. 2010.
Tam P.K.H., Board Member, The 38th Annual Combined Meeting of the Scientific Advisory Council and the Board of the Sophia Children's Hospital Foundation, Rotterdam, Netherlands, 11-12 November 2010. 2010.
Tam P.K.H., Cancer stem cell in neuroblastoma (Invited Lecture), The 4th National Pediatric Surgical Oncology Conference and the 4th Cross Strait Symposium on Pediatric Oncology, Hong Kong, 5-6 November 2010. 2010.
Tam P.K.H., Chairman, Local Organization Committee, 4th National Pediatric Surgical Oncology Conference and 4th Cross Strait Symposium on Peditric Oncology, Hong Kong, 5-6 November 2010. 2010.
Tam P.K.H., Delphi expert for the manpower requirement project, Census and Statistic Department, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Hong Kong (2010-present). 2010.
Tam P.K.H., Distinguished Lecture entitled "Surgery in the 21st Century: chopsticks, chips and Prometheus", Department of Surgery, The University of Hong Kong, Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong on 15 October 2010. 2010.
Tam P.K.H., Editorial Board Member, Annals of College of Surgeons of Hong Kong. 2010.
Tam P.K.H., Editorial Board Member, Chinese Journal of Clinicians. 2010.
Tam P.K.H., Editorial Board Member, Current Pediatric Reviews. 2010.
Tam P.K.H., Editorial Board Member, Pediatric Surgery International. 2010.
Tam P.K.H., Endos Award in Medical Science & Technology: International Outstanding Leadership Award in Endoscopy, Evaluation Committee of Endos Award in Medical Science & Technology. 2010.
Tam P.K.H., Examiner, Board of Examiners for HKICBSC Membership Examination, The College of Surgeons of Hong Kong (2010-2013). 2010.
Tam P.K.H., Examiner, Board of Examiners for the Exit Examination in Paediatric Surgery (2010-2013). 2010.
Tam P.K.H., Executive Committee Member (2008 - 2011), The World Federation of Assocaition of Pediatric Surgeons. 2011.
Tam P.K.H., Genetics for Hirschsprung's disease [Invited Lecture], Visiting Department of Surgery, JW Riley Hospital for Children as Visiting Professor of Pediatric Surgery, Indianapolis, U.S.A., 18-19 May 2011. 2011.
Tam P.K.H., Genetics of congenital diseases (Invited Lecture), The 26th International Pediatric Association Congress of Pediatrics, Johannesburg, South Africa, 4-9 August 2010. 2010.
Tam P.K.H., Gut dysmotility (Invited Lecture), The 26th International Pediatric Association Congress of Pediatrics, Johannesburg, South Africa, 4-9 August 2010. 2010.
Tam P.K.H., Hirschsprung's disease: state of art (Invited Lecture), The 30th Brazilian Congress of Pediatric Surgery, Belo Horizonte, Brazil, 14-18 November 2010. 2010.
Tam P.K.H., Honorary Director, Hong Kong Society of Medical Professionals (May 2008--present). 2010.
Tam P.K.H., Honorary Patron (September 2008 - present), Hong Kong Society of Medical Professionals, Hong Kong. 2010.
Tam P.K.H., Honorary Professor (July 2009 - June 2012), Shenzhen Children's Hospital, Shenzhen, China. 2010.
Tam P.K.H., Laparoscopic fundoplication (Invited Lecture), The 30th Brazilian Congress of Pediatric Surgery, Belo Horizonte, Brazil, 14-18 November 2010. 2010.
Tam P.K.H., Laparoscopic hernioplasty: the new gold standard? [Invited Lecture], The 12th International Paediatric Surgical Week, Kuhtai, Austria, 26 February - 5 March 2011. 2011.
Tam P.K.H., Laparoscopic pullthrough for imperforate anus (Invited Lecture), Endoscopic & Laparoscopic Surgeons of Asia (ELSA) 2010, Hanoi, Vietname, 24-27 November 2010. 2010.
Tam P.K.H., Laparoscopic pullthrough for imperforate anus (Invited Lecture), The 2nd World (20th Chinese) Endoscopy Doctors Conference and the 2nd Macau-Hong Kong Surgical Scientific Meeting, Macau, 29-31 October 2010. 2010.
Tam P.K.H., Latest advances in minimal invasive surgery [Invited Lecture], 8th Laparoscopic Workshop in China, Suzhou, China, 10-12 June 2011 (collaborated with 蘇州大學兒童醫院). 2011.
Tam P.K.H., Member of the Award Panel (2007 - present), China Oxford Scholarship Fund. 2010.
Tam P.K.H., Mentor for the Innovation and Technology Scholarship Award Scheme, Jointly sponsored and supported by the Innovation and Technology Commission and the Hong Kong Bank Foundation (2011-present). 2011.
Tam P.K.H., Minimal access surgery in children: the Hong Kong experience (Invited Lecture), The 7th Laparoscopic Workshop in China (collaborated with Tongji Medical College of Huazhong Unviersity of Science & Technology), Wuhan, China 11 December 2010. 2010.
Tam P.K.H., Molecular biological research (Invited Lecture), The 3rd World Congress of the Pediatric Surgery, Hotel Taj Palace, New Delhi, India, 21-24 October 2010. 2010.
Tam P.K.H., National Evaluation Committee for Endoscopic Skills and Minimally Invasive Surgical Technology, Chinese Endoscopy Doctors Association and World Endoscopy Doctors Association China Chapter Specialty Committee, 小兒外科內鏡與微創專業委員會(榮譽主席 (3/2011-2/2014). 2011.
Tam P.K.H., Research Grant Reviewer, Medical Research Council (MRC), Cape Town, South Africa. 2010.
Tam P.K.H., Research Grant Reviewer, NSFC/RGC Joint Research Scheme 2011/02, Hong Kong. 2011.
Tam P.K.H., Reviewer , Current Pediatric Review. 2010.
Tam P.K.H., Reviewer , Journal of Pediatric Surgery. 2010.
Tam P.K.H., Reviewer , Pediatric Surgery International. 2010.
Tam P.K.H., Reviewer, European Journal of Pediatrics. 2010.
Tam P.K.H., Reviewer, Gastroenterology. 2010.
Tam P.K.H., Reviewer, Journal of Medical Genetics. 2010.
Tam P.K.H., Reviewer, Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases. 2010.
Tam P.K.H., Reviewer, World Journal of Gastroenterology. 2010.
Tam P.K.H., Robotic surgery (Invited Lecture), The 30th Brazilian Congress of Pediatric Surgery, Belo Horizonte, Brazil, 14-18 November 2010. 2010.
Tam P.K.H., Surgical care of the paediatric patient, In: Kingsnorth A, Bowley D (eds), Fundamentals of Surgical Practice, 3rd edition, Cambridge, Section 5, Chapter 30, 2011. U.K., Cambridge University Press, 2011, 564-607.
Tam P.K.H., Towards genomics- and cell- based therapy of Hirschsprung's disease [Invited Lecture], Visiting MGH Cardiovascular Research Centre, Boston, U.S.A. on 23 May 2011. 2011.
Tam P.K.H., Visit Department of Pediatric Surgery, Capital Institute of Pediatrics as Train-the-Trainers Programme Director, 5-8 July 2011. 2010.
Tam P.K.H., 中華人民共和國衛生部醫管司內鏡臨床診療質量評價專家委員會, 督查委員會副主任, 普通外科內鏡專家委員會副主任 (9/2010-9/2013). 2010.
Tam P.K.H., 副主任委員, 督查委員會副主任, 普通外科內鏡專家委員會副主任, 中華人民共和國衛生部醫管司內鏡臨床診療質量評價專家委員會 (9/2010-9/2013) . 2010.
Tam P.K.H., 小兒外科內鏡與微創專業委員會榮譽主席, 內鏡與微創專業技術全國考評委員會, 中國醫師恊會內鏡醫師分會, 世界內鏡醫師恊會中國恊會 (3/2011 – 3/2014), 2011.
Tang S.M., Tang W.K., So M.T., Miao X., Leung M.C., Yip B.H.K., Leon Y.Y., Ngan E.S.W., Lui V.C.H., Chen Y., Chan I.H.Y., Chung P.H.Y., Liu X., Wu X.Z., Wong K.K.Y., Sham P.C., Cherny S.S., Tam P.K.H. and Garcia-Barcelo M.M., Fine mapping of the NRG1 Hirschsprung's disease locus, PLoS One. 2011, 6(1): e16181.
Tsang J.Y.S., Li D., Ho D., Peng J., Xu A., Lamb J.R., Chen Y. and Tam P.K.H., Novel immunomodulatory effects of adiponectin on dendritic cell functions, International Immunopharmacology. 2011, 11(5): 604-609.
Tsoi L.S., Lau C.S.T., Ohira M., Nakagawara A., Tam P.K.H. and Ngan E.S.W., Kruppel-like factor (KLF4) suppresses neuroblastoma growth by promoting smooth-muscle differentiation, International Society for Stem Cell Research Annual Meeting, Toronto, Canada, 15-18 June, 2011.
Wong E.H.M., Tang S.M., Garcia-Barcelo M.M., Zhang X.J., Liu J.J., Cherny S.S., Sham P.C. and Tam P.K.H., Genomi-wide association study on anorectal malformations in the Chinese population, Poster presented at the 60th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Human Genetics, Abstract 2942/T, Washington, D.C., USA, November 5, 2010. 846.
Wong K.K.Y., Wu X.Z., Chan I.H.Y. and Tam P.K.H., Evaluation of defecative function 5 years or longer after laparoscopic-assisted pull-through for imperforate anus (Oral Presentation), 44th Annual Meeting of Pacific Association of Pediatric Surgeons, Cancum, Mexico, 10-14 April 2011.
Wong K.K.Y., Wang H.L., Lan L.C.L., Chan K.L. and Tam P.K.H., Laparoscopic hernioplasty: purse-string or flip-flap technique? (Oral presentation), 44th Annual Meeting of Pacific Association of Pediatric Surgeons, Cancum, Mexico, 10-14 April 2011.
Wong K.K.Y., Chung P.H.Y., Chan I.H.Y., Lan L.C.L. and Tam P.K.H., Performing Kasai portoenterostomy beyond 60 days of life is not necessarily associated with a worse outcome, Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition. 2010, 51(5): 631-634.
Yang J., Yang W., Hirankarn N., Ye D.Q., Zhang Y., Pan H.F., Mok C.C., Chan T.M., Wong R.W.S., Mok M.Y., Lee K.W., Wong S.N., Leung A.M.H., Li X.P., Avihingsanon Y., Rianthavorn P., Deekajorndej T., Suphapeetiporn K., Shotelersuk V., Baum L., Kwan P., Lee T.L., Ho M.H.K., Lee P.P.W., Wong W.H.S., Zeng S., Zhang J., Wong C.M., Ng I.O.L., Garcia-Barcelo M.M., Cherny S.S., Tam P.K.H., Sham P.C., Lau W.C.S. and Lau Y.L., ELF1 is associated with systemic lupus erythematosus in Asian populations, Human Molecular Genetics. 2011, 20(3): 601-607.
Zhang M., Leung C., Lui V.C.H., Tam P.K.H. and Sham M.H., Beverly McKinnell Award , The 16th International Conference of the International Society of Differentiation. 2010.
Zhang M., Leung C., Lui V.C.H., Tam P.K.H. and Sham M.H., Sox10 mutation affects enteric neural crest cell migration in a cell autonomous manner, Differentiation. 2010, 80: S23.
Zhang Y., Yang W., Mok C.C., Chan T.M., Wong R.W.S., Mok T.M.Y., Lee K.W., Wong S.N., Leung A.M.H., Lee T.L., Ho M.H.K., Lee P.P.W., Wong W.H.S., Yang J., Zhang J., Wong C.M., Ng I.O.L., Garcia-Barcelo M.M., Cherny S.S., Tam P.K.H., Sham P.C., Lau W.C.S. and Lau Y.L., Two missense variants in UHRF1BP1 are indpendently associated with systemic lupus erythematosus in Hong Kong Chinese, Genes and Immunity. 2011, 12(3): 231-234.
Zhou M., Xu A., Lam K.S.L., Tam P.K.H., Che C.M., Chan L., Lee I.K., Wu D.H. and Wang Y., Rosiglitazone promotes fatty acyl CoA accumulation and excessive glycogen storage in livers of mice without adiponectin, Journal of Hepatology. 2010, 53(6): 1108-1116.
Zhu J., Garcia-Barcelo M.M., Tam P.K.H. and Lui V.C.H., HOXB5 cooperates with NKX2-1 in the transcription of human RET, PLoS One. 2011, 6(6): e20815.


Researcher : Tang EYH
List of Research Outputs

Kwong A., Ng E.K.O., Tang E.Y.H., Wong C.L., Law F.B.F., Leung C.P.H., Chan A.H.Y., Cheung M.T., To M.Y., Ma E.S.K., West D.W. and Ford J.M., A novel de novo BRCA1 mutation in a Chinese woman with early onset breast cancer, Familial Cancer. 2011, 10(2): 233-237.


Researcher : Tang SM
List of Research Outputs

Tang S.M., Tang W.K., So M.T., Miao X., Leung M.C., Yip B.H.K., Leon Y.Y., Ngan E.S.W., Lui V.C.H., Chen Y., Chan I.H.Y., Chung P.H.Y., Liu X., Wu X.Z., Wong K.K.Y., Sham P.C., Cherny S.S., Tam P.K.H. and Garcia-Barcelo M.M., Fine mapping of the NRG1 Hirschsprung's disease locus, PLoS One. 2011, 6(1): e16181.


Researcher : Tian L
Project Title:Basic Sciences Symposium 2003: Transplantation Immunology in the Real World Orthotopic Small Bowel but not Heterotopic Cardiac Allograft Recipients Treated with an Unique FK506 Regimen Contributes to the Induction of Egulatory T Cells
Investigator(s):Tian L
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Grants for Teaching Staff
Start Date:09/2003




Researcher : Ting ACW
List of Research Outputs

Chan Y.C., Qing K., Ting A.C.W. and Cheng S.W.K., Endovascular infrarenal aneurysm repair in patients with horseshoe kidneys: case series and literature review, Vascular. 2011, 19(3): 126-131.
Chan Y.C., Ting A.C.W., Qing K. and Cheng S.W.K., Successful endovascular infrarenal aneurysm repair in a patient with situs inversus totalis, Annals of Vascular Surgery. 2010, 24(8): 1134e5-e7.
Poon J.T.C., Cheng S.W.K., Wong S.J. and Ting A.C.W., Prevalence of abdominal aortic aneurysm in Chinese patients with severe coronary artery disease, ANZ Journal of Surgery. 2010, 80(9): 630-633.
Szeto G.P.Y., Ho P., Ting A.C.W., Poon J.T.C., Tsang R.C.C. and Cheng S.W.K., A study of surgeons' postural muscle activity during open, laparoscopic, and endovascular surgery, Surgical Endoscopy. 2010, 24: 1712-1721.


Researcher : To VSH
Project Title:The role of microRNA let 7 in controlling proliferation of nasopharyngeal carcinoma cells
Investigator(s):To VSH, Wong STS
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2010


List of Research Outputs

To V.S.H., Endoscopic thyroidectomy, The 14th ASEAN ORL Head & Neck Congress, Malaysian Society of Otorhinolaryngologists - Head & Neck Surgeons, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia, 12-14 May 2011. 2011.
To V.S.H., Neck dissection and current concepts, International Head and Neck Course 2011, Qinghai, China, June 2011. 2011.
To V.S.H., Recurrent ca tongue, Joint Surgical Symposium, The University of Hong Kong and Hong Sanatorium & Hospital), September 2010. 2010.
To V.S.H., Recurrent otorrhea: What is the underlying problem?, Joint Surgical Symposium, The University of Hong Kong and Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital, April 2011. 2011.
To V.S.H., Surgical treatment for thyroid pathologies, International Head and Neck Course 2011, Qinghai, China, June 2011. 2011.
Tsang R.K.Y., Chung J.C.K., Ng Y.W., To V.S.H., Ho A.C.W., Chan Y.W., Ho W.K. and Wei W.I., Efficacy of neck dissection for locoregional failures versus isolated nodal failures in nasopharyngeal carcinoma, Head & Neck. 2011.
Tsang R.K.Y., Chung J.C.K., To V.S.H., Chan Y.W., Ho W.K. and Wei W.I., Efficacy of salvage neck dissection for isolated nodal recurrences in early carcinoma of oral tongue with watchful waiting management of initial N0 neck, Head and Neck. 2010, Epub ahead of print.
Wong S.T.S., Chan Y.W., To V.S.H., Tsang R.K.Y., Ho W.K. and Wei W.I., Oncogenic activity of Epstein-Barr Virus encoded Latent membrane protein 1 in undifferentiated nasopharyngeal carcinoma., In: Jeremy R. Davis, Oncoproteins: Types and Detection. Hauppauge, NY, USA, Nova Science Publishers, 2010, 97-102.


Researcher : Tong DKH
List of Research Outputs

Chan S.Y., Tong D.K.H., Wong K.H. and Law S.Y.K., Prognostic factors for adenocarcinoma of esophagogastric junction (AEG), Session on "Free Paper 26: Recurrence & Prognosis" (Abstract), 9th International Gastric Cancer Congress (IGCC 2011), Seoul, Korea, 20-23 April 2011.
Chan S.Y., Tong D.K.H., Wong K.H. and Law S.Y.K., Prognostic factors for adenocarcinoma of esophagogastric junction, SSAT Poster Session, ESOPHAGEAL: CLINICAL (I) (Abstract), Digestive Disease Week 2011, Chicage, USA, 7-10 May 2011.
Tong D.K.H. and Law S.Y.K., Comparisons of old and new american joint cancer committee staging systems for esophageal cancer, Session on "Free Papers", 12th World Congress of the International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus, Kagoshima, Japan, 2-5 September 2010. 2010.
Tong D.K.H. and Law S.Y.K., Current management of cervical esophageal cancer, Asian Pacific Digestive Week 2010, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 19-22 September 2010.
Tong D.K.H., Law S.Y.K., Kwong D.L.W., Wei W.I., Ng W.M. and Wong K.H., Current management of cervical esophageal cancer, World Journal of Surgery. 2011, 35(3): 600-607.
Tong D.K.H., Law S.Y.K., Kwong D.L.W., Chan K.W., Lam A.K.Y. and Wong K.H., Histological regression of squamous esophageal carcinoma assessed by percentage of residual viable cells after neoadjuvant chemoradiation is an important prognostic factor, Ann Surg Oncol. 2010, 17(8): 2184-92.
Tong D.K.H. and Law S.Y.K., Minimally invasive approach, Symposium on "Management of Esophageal Cancer", 37th PCS Mid-year Convention & 18th Asian Congress of Surgery, Philippine College of Surgeons and the Asian Surgical Association, Lahug, Cebu City, 12-14 May 2011. 2011.
Tong D.K.H., Law S.Y.K., Chan S.Y. and Wong K.H., Minimally invasive esophageal stripping for early esophageal cancer, SSAT VIDEO SESSION II: BREAKFAST AT THE MOVIES (Abstract), Digestive Disease Week 2011, Chicage, USA, 7-10 May 2011.
Tong D.K.H., Law S.Y.K., Chan S.Y. and Wong K.H., Minimally invasive esophagectomy for carcinoma of esophagus after neoadjuvant chemoradiation, SSAT VIDEO SESSION I: SPECIALTY VIDEOS (Abstract), Digestive Disease Week 2011, Chicage, USA, 7-10 May 2011.
Tong D.K.H. and Law S.Y.K., Minimally invasive myotomy for achalasia, Session on "Free Papers", 12th World Congress of the International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus, Kagoshima, Japan, 2-5 September 2010. 2010.
Tong D.K.H., Law S.Y.K., Chan S.Y. and Wong K.H., Prior chemoradiation and retrosternal placement of conduit were risk factors for development of benign anastomotic stricture after esophagectomy using a hand-sewn technique, SSAT Poster Session, ESOPHAGEAL: CLINICAL (III) (Abstract), Digestive Disease Week 2011, Chicage, USA, 7-10 May 2011.
Tong D.K.H., Law S.Y.K. and Wong K.H., The use of self-expanding metallic stents (SEMS) is effective in symptom palliation from recurrent tumor after esophagogastrectomy for cancer, Diseases of the Esophagus. 2010, 23(8): 660-665.


Researcher : Tsang FH
List of Research Outputs

Lee N.P.Y., Tsang F.H., Shek F.H., Mao M., Dai H., Zhang C., Dong S., Guan X.Y., Poon R.T.P. and Luk J.M.C., Prognostic significance and therapeutic potential of eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5A (eIF5A) in hepatocellular carcinoma., International Journal of Cancer. 2010, 127: 968-976.
Tsang F.H., MicroRNA-125b inhibits Tumorigenic Properties of Hepatocellular Carcinoma Cells through Suppression of Eukaryotic Translation Initiation Factor 5A2 (e1F5A2), Thesis, Master of Philosophy, The University of Hong Kong. 2010.


Researcher : Tsang FH
List of Research Outputs

Lee N.P.Y., Tsang F.H., Shek F.H., Mao M., Dai H., Zhang C., Dong S., Guan X.Y., Poon R.T.P. and Luk J.M.C., Prognostic significance and therapeutic potential of eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5A (eIF5A) in hepatocellular carcinoma., International Journal of Cancer. 2010, 127: 968-976.
Tsang F.H., MicroRNA-125b inhibits Tumorigenic Properties of Hepatocellular Carcinoma Cells through Suppression of Eukaryotic Translation Initiation Factor 5A2 (e1F5A2), Thesis, Master of Philosophy, The University of Hong Kong. 2010.


Researcher : Tsang JYS
List of Research Outputs

Chen Y., Li D., Tsang J.Y.S., Niu N., Peng J., Zhu J., Hui K.C.W., Xu A., Lui V.C.H., Lamb J.R. and Tam P.K.H., PPAR-y signaling and IL-5 inhibition together prevent chronic rejection of MHC Class II-mismatched cardiac grafts, The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation. 2011, 30(6): 698-706.
Tsang J.Y.S., Li D., Ho D., Peng J., Xu A., Lamb J.R., Chen Y. and Tam P.K.H., Novel immunomodulatory effects of adiponectin on dendritic cell functions, International Immunopharmacology. 2011, 11(5): 604-609.


Researcher : Tsang RKY
Project Title:Evaluation of the anti-migration effects of curcumin in squamous cell carcinoma of tongue
Investigator(s):Tsang RKY, Wong STS
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2010


Project Title:12th Asia-Oceania Otolaryngology Congress Are salvage neck dissection effective for isolated nodal recurrences in early carcinoma of oral tongue with watchful waiting management of the initial N0 neck? Efficacy of salvage neck dissection for nodal failures in nasopharyngeal carcinoma
Investigator(s):Tsang RKY
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Grants for Teaching Staff
Start Date:03/2011
Completion Date:03/2011


List of Research Outputs

Chan Y.W., Chow V.L.Y., Tsang R.K.Y. and Wei W.I., Nasopharyngectomy for locally advanced recurrent nasopharyngeal carcinoma: Is there a limit?, Head and Neck. 2011.
Tsang R.K.Y., Application of robotic-assisted surgery in the head & neck region, International Comprehensive Head & Neck Course, Xining, Qinghai, China, June 2011. 2011.
Tsang R.K.Y., Chung J.C.K. and Wei W.I., Are salvage neck dissections effective for isolated nodal recurrences in early carcinoma of oral tongue with watchful waiting management of initial N0 neck?, 12th Asia-Oceania Otolaryngology Congress. 2011.
Tsang R.K.Y., Ho W.K. and Wei W.I., Combined transnasal endoscopic and transoral robotic resection of recurrent nasopharyngeal carcinoma, Head & Neck Journal. 2011.
Tsang R.K.Y., Chung J.C.K., Ng Y.W., To V.S.H., Ho A.C.W., Chan Y.W., Ho W.K. and Wei W.I., Efficacy of neck dissection for locoregional failures versus isolated nodal failures in nasopharyngeal carcinoma, Head & Neck. 2011.
Tsang R.K.Y., Chung J.C.K., To V.S.H., Chan Y.W., Ho W.K. and Wei W.I., Efficacy of salvage neck dissection for isolated nodal recurrences in early carcinoma of oral tongue with watchful waiting management of initial N0 neck, Head and Neck. 2010, Epub ahead of print.
Tsang R.K.Y., Chan Y.W. and Wei W.I., Efficacy of salvage neck dissection for nodal failures in nasopharyngeal carcinoma, 12th Asia-Oceania Otolaryngology Congress. 2011.
Tsang R.K.Y., Endoscopic skull base surgery , Multi-specialty Medical Mega Conference, April 2011. 2011.
Tsang R.K.Y., Endoscopic surgery for tumours in the nssal cavity and paranasal sinuses, International Comprehensive Head & Neck Course, Xining, Qinghai, China, June 2011. 2011.
Tsang R.K.Y., GB Ong Travelling Grant 2011, GB Ong Fund, Department of Surgery, The University of Hong Kong. 2011.
Tsang R.K.Y., Intraoperative nerve monitoring in ENT operations, St. Teresa’s ENT Group Scientific Meeting, Hong Kong, September 2010. 2010.
Tsang R.K.Y., Surgical treatment of parotid tumours, International Comprehensive Head & Neck Course, Xining, Qinghai, China, June 2011. 2011.
Tsang R.K.Y., Terminal tracheostome and voice rehabilitation during total laryngectomy, International Comprehensive Head & Neck Course, Xining, Qinghai, China, June 2011. 2011.
Wei W.I. and Tsang R.K.Y., Evaluation And Decision Making For Continued Curative Treatment In Patients Who Failed Chemo-radiotherapy For Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma, In: PJ Bradly, Journal Of Ent Masterclass. 2010, 3.
Wong S.T.S., Chan Y.W., To V.S.H., Tsang R.K.Y., Ho W.K. and Wei W.I., Oncogenic activity of Epstein-Barr Virus encoded Latent membrane protein 1 in undifferentiated nasopharyngeal carcinoma., In: Jeremy R. Davis, Oncoproteins: Types and Detection. Hauppauge, NY, USA, Nova Science Publishers, 2010, 97-102.
Wong T.S., Chan W.S., Li C.H., Liu R.W., Tang W.W., Tsao G.S.W., Tsang R.K.Y., Ho W.K., Wei W.I. and Chan J.Y.K., Curcumin alters the migratory phenotype of nasopharyngeal carcinoma cells through up-egulation of E-cadherin, Anticancer Research. 2010, 30(7): 2851-2856.


Researcher : Tsoi LS
List of Research Outputs

Tsoi L.S., Lau C.S.T., Ohira M., Nakagawara A., Tam P.K.H. and Ngan E.S.W., Kruppel-like factor (KLF4) suppresses neuroblastoma growth by promoting smooth-muscle differentiation, International Society for Stem Cell Research Annual Meeting, Toronto, Canada, 15-18 June, 2011.
Tsoi L.S. and Ngan E.S.W., Tumor suppressive functions of Krüppel-like factor 4 (KLF4) in neuroblastoma, Research Postgraduate Symposium, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, 1-2 December 2010.


Researcher : Tsu JHL
List of Research Outputs

Ho K.L., Tsu J.H.L., Ng W.M., Law W.L., Tam P.C. and Ho B.S.H., Rectourethral fistula after radical prostatecomy: transperineal repair in jack-knife position, Surgical Practice. 2010, 14: 102-104.


Researcher : Tsui TY
Project Title:54th Annual Meeting of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases Controlling the Development of Liver Cirrhosis by rAAV Mediated Stable HO-1 Expression
Investigator(s):Tsui TY
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Grants for Teaching Staff
Start Date:10/2003


Project Title:Identification possible role of heme oxygenase-1 on the regulation of T cell activation
Investigator(s):Tsui TY
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:02/2004




Researcher : Wang H
List of Research Outputs

Fan S.T., Wang H., Jiang W.S., Huang Y.Z., Li W. and Zhou Z.Y., 2009 CLTR National Annual Scientific Report, Ministry of Health, P.R.China. 2010.
Wang H., Advisor, BIG V&S International Advisor Group (Bologna Initiative Globally for Vigilance and Surveillance), World Health Organization. 2011.
Wang H., Advisor, SONG (Standardization of Organ Nomenclature Globally)Committee, World Health Organization. 2011.
Wang H. and Fan S.T., China Liver Transplant Registry Data Collection and Automated Statistical Report System, 2010.
Wang H., Huang Y.Z., Li W., Jiang W.S. and Fan S.T., Liver transplantation for hepatocellular carcinoma in China (Oral Presentation), XXIII International Congress of The Transplantation Society, Vancouver, Canada, 15-19 August 2010.
Wang H., Member, National Organ Donation Committee, State Council, China. 2011.
Wang H., Member, National Organ Transplant Committee, Ministry of Health, China. 2011.
Wang H., Special Advisor, National Organ Donation Office, State Council, China. 2011.
Wang H. and Fan S.T., The development of Liver Transplant Registry in China (Oral Presentation), XXIII International Congress of The Transplantation Society, Vancouver, Canada, 15-19 August 2010.
Wang H., Visiting Professor, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China. 2011.


Researcher : Wang X
Project Title:Chemo resistant cells contain cancer stem like cells and the potential role of Oct4 in cancer stem cell metastasis and drug resistance
Investigator(s):Wang X
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:10/2007
Completion Date:09/2010


Project Title:Importance of DNA damage mediated S and G2 checkpoint as a protective mechanism in stem cells
Investigator(s):Wang X, Lui VCH
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:09/2008


Project Title:Incidence and significance of hepatopoeitic chimerism in long term survival patients of liver transplantation.
Investigator(s):Wang X
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:02/2009
Completion Date:07/2010


Project Title:The link between adult stem cells and chimerism of liver transplantation
Investigator(s):Wang X
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2010


Project Title:Cell cycle regulation and drug resistance in stem and cancer stem cells
Investigator(s):Wang X
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2010


Project Title:AACR Special Conference on Stem Cells, Development, and Cancer Characterization of the epigenetic modification patterns of pluripotent stem cell genes in human cancers
Investigator(s):Wang X
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Grants for Teaching Staff
Start Date:03/2011


Project Title:Potential DNA repair mediated chemotherapeutic resistance in hepatocellular carcinoma
Investigator(s):Wang X
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2011


List of Research Outputs

Wang X., Ng R., Ming X., Zhang W., Lin C., Poon R.T.P. and Fan S.T., Characterization of the epigenetic modification patterns of pluripotent stem cell genes in human cancers (Abstract), AACR Special Conference on Stem Cells, Development, and Cancer. Vancouver, Canada, 3-6 March 2011.
Wang X., Ongkeko W.M., Chen L., Yang Z., Lu P., Chan K.K., Lopez J.P., Poon R.T.P. and Fan S.T., Octamer 4 (Oct4) mediates chemotherapeutic drug resistance in liver cancer cells through a potential Oct4-AKT-ATP-binding cassette G2 pathway, Hepatology. 2010, 52(2): 528-539.


Researcher : Wang Y
List of Research Outputs

Leung G.K.K., Wang Y. and Wu W., An animal study comparing electrocoagulation, fibrin glue, and nanopeptide scaffold in neurosurgical haemostasis. , The 19th Annual Scientific Meeting. The Hong Kong Neurosurgical Society, Hong Kong, December 2010.
Wang Y., Wong G., Man K. and Irwin M., Young Investigator Travel Award - Intravenous and intrathecal morphine treatment attenuates hepatic ischemia-reperfusion injury in a rat model (Abstract), The 2011 Joint International Congress of ILTS, ELITA, & LICAGE, Valencia, Spain, 22-25 June 2011. 2011.


Researcher : Wang Y
List of Research Outputs

Leung G.K.K., Wang Y. and Wu W., An animal study comparing electrocoagulation, fibrin glue, and nanopeptide scaffold in neurosurgical haemostasis. , The 19th Annual Scientific Meeting. The Hong Kong Neurosurgical Society, Hong Kong, December 2010.
Wang Y., Wong G., Man K. and Irwin M., Young Investigator Travel Award - Intravenous and intrathecal morphine treatment attenuates hepatic ischemia-reperfusion injury in a rat model (Abstract), The 2011 Joint International Congress of ILTS, ELITA, & LICAGE, Valencia, Spain, 22-25 June 2011. 2011.


Researcher : Wei WI
Project Title:Intra-arterial chemoradiation for advanced head and neck cancer
Investigator(s):Wei WI, Sham JST
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:Other Funding Scheme
Start Date:07/2002


Project Title:Quantitative analysis of plasma Epstein-Barr-Virus DNA in nasopharyngeal carcinoma after salvage nasopharyngectomy
Investigator(s):Wei WI
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:Other Funding Scheme
Start Date:09/2002


Project Title:Modifications of techniques of cochlear implantation
Investigator(s):Wei WI, Au DKK, Ho WK
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:Other Funding Scheme
Start Date:09/2002


Project Title:Management of snoring and OSA
Investigator(s):Wei WI, Ho WK
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:Other Funding Scheme
Start Date:09/2002


Project Title:VEGF in nasopharyngeal cancer
Investigator(s):Wei WI, Kwong DLW, Poon RTP
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:Other Funding Scheme
Start Date:03/2003


Project Title:Study the spread of aerosol during tracheostomy or intubation
Investigator(s):Wei WI, Sham JST, Irwin MG
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:Other Funding Scheme
Start Date:04/2003


Project Title:Head and neck course in China - to teach techniques of contemporary operations and patient care for doctors and nurses working in underdeveloped areas in China. This will benefit those poor patients suffereing from head and neck cancer in China
Investigator(s):Wei WI, Lam LK, Hui Y, Ng WM
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:S.K. Yee Medical Foundation - General Award
Start Date:10/2003


Project Title:Cochlear implant for 14 profoundly deaf children in China
Investigator(s):Wei WI, Au DKK, Hui Y
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:S.K. Yee Medical Foundation - General Award
Start Date:10/2003


Project Title:Speech rehabilitation after total laryngectomy - self help and mutual help
Investigator(s):Wei WI, Ho WK
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:S.K. Yee Medical Foundation - General Award
Start Date:10/2003


Project Title:Cochlear implant for 14 profoundly deaf Chinese children in China
Investigator(s):Wei WI, Hui Y, Au DKK
Department:Surgery - Otorhinolaryngology Un
Source(s) of Funding:S.K. Yee Medical Foundation - General Award
Start Date:07/2005


Project Title:Speech rehabilitation after total laryngectomy - self help and mutual help
Investigator(s):Wei WI, Ho LM, Kwok ICL
Department:Surgery - Otorhinolaryngology Un
Source(s) of Funding:S.K. Yee Medical Foundation - General Award
Start Date:07/2005


Project Title:Head and neck course in China - to teach techniques of contemporary operations and patient care for doctors and nurses working in relatively underdeveloped areas in China
Investigator(s):Wei WI, Lam LK, Hui Y, Li GKH
Department:Surgery - Otorhinolaryngology Un
Source(s) of Funding:S.K. Yee Medical Foundation - General Award
Start Date:07/2005


Project Title:Bone-anchored hearing aid for the severe deaf patients
Investigator(s):Wei WI, Ho WK, Au DKK
Department:Surgery - Otorhinolaryngology Un
Source(s) of Funding:S.K. Yee Medical Foundation - General Award
Start Date:07/2007


Project Title:Speech rehabilitation after total laryngectomy - self help and mutual help
Investigator(s):Wei WI, Kwok ICL
Department:Surgery - Otorhinolaryngology Un
Source(s) of Funding:S.K. Yee Medical Foundation - General Award
Start Date:08/2007


Project Title:Head and neck course in China - to introduce techniques of contemporary operations and patient care for doctors and nurses working in relatively underdeveloped areas in China
Investigator(s):Wei WI, Ng WM, Ho WK
Department:Surgery - Otorhinolaryngology Un
Source(s) of Funding:S.K. Yee Medical Foundation - General Award
Start Date:08/2007


Project Title:American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery 2007 Annual Meeting Nasopharyngeal cancer: early diagnosis, treatment and salvage
Investigator(s):Wei WI
Department:Surgery - Otorhinolaryngology Un
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Grants for Teaching Staff
Start Date:09/2007


Project Title:Three-dimensional evaluation of tumor extension patterns of nasopharyngeal carcinoma
Investigator(s):Wei WI, Wong STS
Department:Surgery - Otorhinolaryngology Un
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:03/2008


Project Title:Head and neck course in China - to introduce current surgical techniques and patient care for doctors and nurses working in relatively underdeveloped areas in China
Investigator(s):Wei WI, Ng WM, Ho WK
Department:Surgery - Otorhinolaryngology Un
Source(s) of Funding:S.K. Yee Medical Foundation - General Award
Start Date:09/2008


Project Title:Brainstem implant for 6 profoundly deaf Chinese patients
Investigator(s):Wei WI, Ho WK, Au DKK
Department:Surgery - Otorhinolaryngology Un
Source(s) of Funding:S.K. Yee Medical Foundation - General Award
Start Date:08/2010


Project Title:Head and neck course in China – to update current surgical techniques and patient care options for doctors and nurses in relatively underdeveloped areas in China
Investigator(s):Wei WI, Chan YW, Ho WK
Department:Surgery - Otorhinolaryngology Un
Source(s) of Funding:S.K. Yee Medical Foundation - General Award
Start Date:08/2010


Project Title:Speech rehabilitation after total laryngectomy – self help and mutual help
Investigator(s):Wei WI, To VSH
Department:Surgery - Otorhinolaryngology Un
Source(s) of Funding:S.K. Yee Medical Foundation - General Award
Start Date:08/2010


List of Research Outputs

Chan Y.W., Chow V.L.Y., Liu H.L. and Wei W.I., Manubrial resection and anterior mediastinal tracheostomy: friend or foe?, Laryngoscope. 2011, 121: 1441-1445.
Chan Y.W., Chow V.L.Y., Tsang R.K.Y. and Wei W.I., Nasopharyngectomy for locally advanced recurrent nasopharyngeal carcinoma: Is there a limit?, Head and Neck. 2011.
Chan Y.W., Chow V.L.Y., Mok V.W.K., Ho A.C.W. and Wei W.I., Prediction of surgical outcome using plasma Epstein-barr virus DNA and (18) F-FDG PET-CT scan in recurrent nasopharyngeal carcinoma, Head and Neck. 2011.
Chan Y.W., Ng W.M., Liu H.L., Chung H.P. and Wei W.I., Reconstruction of circumferential pharyngeal defects after tumour resection: Reference or preference?, Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. 2011, 64(8): 1022 - 1028.
Ho A.C.W., Fan P.Y.S., Shek T.W.H., Ho D. and Wei W.I., Second primary squamous cell carcinoma arising in the skin of a pectoralis major myocutaneous flap 12 years after floor of mouth reconstruction, European Archives of Otorhinolaryngology. 2011, 268(1): 147-150.
Lam P.K.Y., Ng M.L., Cheung T.K., Wong B.Y.H., Tan V.P.Y., Fong D.Y.T., Wei W.I. and Wong B.C.Y., Rabeprazole is effective in treating laryngopharyngeal reflux, In: C. Mel Wilcox, M.D., Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. Elsevier, 2010, 8: 770-776.
Liu H.L., Yu S.S.Y., Li G.K.H. and Wei W.I., Extracranial head and neck schwannomas: a study of the nerve of origin, European Archives of Otorhinolaryngology. 2011, Epub ahead of print.
Liu H.L., Chan Y.L. and Wei W.I., The changing role of pectoralis major flap in head and neck reconstruction, European Archives of Otorhinolaryngology. 2010, 267(11): 1759-1763.
Tong D.K.H., Law S.Y.K., Kwong D.L.W., Wei W.I., Ng W.M. and Wong K.H., Current management of cervical esophageal cancer, World Journal of Surgery. 2011, 35(3): 600-607.
Tsang R.K.Y., Chung J.C.K. and Wei W.I., Are salvage neck dissections effective for isolated nodal recurrences in early carcinoma of oral tongue with watchful waiting management of initial N0 neck?, 12th Asia-Oceania Otolaryngology Congress. 2011.
Tsang R.K.Y., Ho W.K. and Wei W.I., Combined transnasal endoscopic and transoral robotic resection of recurrent nasopharyngeal carcinoma, Head & Neck Journal. 2011.
Tsang R.K.Y., Chung J.C.K., Ng Y.W., To V.S.H., Ho A.C.W., Chan Y.W., Ho W.K. and Wei W.I., Efficacy of neck dissection for locoregional failures versus isolated nodal failures in nasopharyngeal carcinoma, Head & Neck. 2011.
Tsang R.K.Y., Chung J.C.K., To V.S.H., Chan Y.W., Ho W.K. and Wei W.I., Efficacy of salvage neck dissection for isolated nodal recurrences in early carcinoma of oral tongue with watchful waiting management of initial N0 neck, Head and Neck. 2010, Epub ahead of print.
Tsang R.K.Y., Chan Y.W. and Wei W.I., Efficacy of salvage neck dissection for nodal failures in nasopharyngeal carcinoma, 12th Asia-Oceania Otolaryngology Congress. 2011.
Wei W.I., Editorial Board Member (January 1997 - present) , Journal of Clinical Otorhinolaryngology (China) . 2011.
Wei W.I., Adjuvant treatment in head and neck CA (Invited Lecture), National Symposium Head and Neck Tumours and Reconstruction, Basic to Advance 2009, Awana Genting Highlands, Malaysia, 17-20 August 2009 . 2011.
Wei W.I., Advisor (December 2010 - present) , Hong Kong Cancer Fund. 2011.
Wei W.I., Advisory Board Member (August 2008 – present) , Head & Neck Oncology. 2011.
Wei W.I., Advisory Professor (March 2002 – present), Zhengzhou University, Henan, China. 2011.
Wei W.I., Alumni Member (1981 - present) , Bernard O'Brien Society, The Microsurgery Research Centre, Australia . 2011.
Wei W.I., Assistant Medical Superintendent (January 2011 – Present), Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital, Hong Kong. 2011.
Wei W.I., Associate Editor (August 2008 - present) , Japanese Journal of Clinical Oncology. 2011.
Wei W.I., Base of tongue CA and management (Invited Lecture), National Symposium Head and Neck Tumours and Reconstruction, Basic to Advance 2009, Awana Genting Highlands, Malaysia, 17-20 August 2009 . 2011.
Wei W.I., Board of Dental Studies Examination, Faculty of Dentistry (June 1984 - present) , The University of Hong Kong . 2011.
Wei W.I., Corresponding Fellow (April 1995 - present) , American Laryngological Association. 2011.
Wei W.I., Corresponding Member (April 1997 – present) , American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. 2011.
Wei W.I., Corresponding Member (October 1998 – present) , American Head and Neck Society. 2011.
Wei W.I., Diagnosis & salvage on nasopharyngeal carcinoma: role of ENT Head & Neck Surgeon , Certificate Course for Health Care Professionals Hong Kong Head and Neck Society and The Federation of Medical Societies of Hong Hong - Hong Kong, China (invited), 5 May 2011 . 2011.
Wei W.I., Diagnosis of head and neck cancer: look, feel and what else?, HKMA Structured CME Programme for General Practitioners with HKS&H - Hong Kong, China (invited), 9 December 2010 . 2010.
Wei W.I., Director (June 2010 – June 2014), International Federation of Head and Neck Oncologic Societies. 2011.
Wei W.I., Director, Deputy Secretary and China Chapter Chair (June 2010 - present), Pan Asia Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2011.
Wei W.I., Editorial Board Honorary Member (1999 - present) , Chinese Journal of Cancer. 2011.
Wei W.I., Editorial Board Member (1996 – present) , Chinese Journal of Otolaryngology . 2011.
Wei W.I., Editorial Board Member (2003 - present) , Medical Progress. 2011.
Wei W.I., Editorial Board Member (2005-7 – present) , Skull Base. 2011.
Wei W.I., Editorial Board Member (August 2007 - present) , The Laryngoscope. 2011.
Wei W.I., Editorial Board Member (February 2011 - present) , Recent Advances in ENT. 2011.
Wei W.I., Editorial Board Member (January 2008 – December 2011) , The Hong Kong Medical Diary. 2011.
Wei W.I., Editorial Board Member (May 1997 - present) , The Asean ORL Head and Neck Journal . 2011.
Wei W.I., Editorial Board Member (November 1994 – present) , The American Journal of Otolaryngology . 2011.
Wei W.I., Editorial Board Member (November 2006 – present) , Chinese Archives of Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery. 2011.
Wei W.I., Editorial Board Member (November 2010 – present) , International Journal of Clinical Medicine. 2011.
Wei W.I., Editorial Board Member (October 1995 - present) , Chinese Journal of Clinical Oncology . 2011.
Wei W.I., Elected Council Member (December 2009 - present) , Hong Kong Academy of Medicine. 2011.
Wei W.I. and Tsang R.K.Y., Evaluation And Decision Making For Continued Curative Treatment In Patients Who Failed Chemo-radiotherapy For Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma, In: PJ Bradly, Journal Of Ent Masterclass. 2010, 3.
Wei W.I., Examiner in Surgery, Final M.B.,B.S. Examination, Faculty of Medicine (June 1982 - present), The University of Hong Kong. 2011.
Wei W.I., Executive Council Member (2009 – present), SLOBA Medical Link, St. Louis College, Hong Kong . 2011.
Wei W.I., Expert Panel (March 2007 – present), Policies on the Introduction of New Technology, Cyberknife Stereotactic Radiosurgery, The College of Surgeons of Hong Kong . 2011.
Wei W.I., Founding Member (November 2001 - present) , Association of University Surgeons of Asia . 2011.
Wei W.I., Guest Professor (October 2002 – present), Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science & Technology, China. 2011.
Wei W.I., Head & Neck Surgery – The Path We Have Treaded (George Choa Distinguished Visiting Professor), Department of Surgery, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China, 10 July 2010. 2010.
Wei W.I., Head (July 2010 – Present) , Department of Surgery, Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital, Hong Kong . 2011.
Wei W.I., Honorary Advisor (1987 - present), The New Voice Club of Hong Kong. 2011.
Wei W.I., Honorary Advisor (2011 - present) , Faculty Curriculum Development Committee, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine. 2011.
Wei W.I., Honorary Advisor (February 1995 - present) , Kin Lok Club, Hong Kong (Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma patient support group) . 2011.
Wei W.I., Honorary Advisor (October 1995 – present), Driver Rehabilitation Service, ReHabAid Centre, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong . 2011.
Wei W.I., Honorary Consultant (January 2009 – December 2011), Otorhinolaryngology, Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital . 2011.
Wei W.I., Honorary Consultant (July 2010 – June 2012), Department of Surgery, Hong Kong West Cluster Hospital Authority, Hong Kong . 2011.
Wei W.I., Honorary Director (December 1997 – present), The First Medical School, West China University of Medical Sciences, Chengdu, Sichuan, China . 2011.
Wei W.I., Honorary Fellow (February 2000 - present) , Philippine Society of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Philippines . 2011.
Wei W.I., Honorary Fellow (May 2006 - present) , German Society of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery. 2011.
Wei W.I., Honorary Member (September 1997 - present) , Philippine Academy for Head & Neck Surgery, Philippines . 2011.
Wei W.I., Honorary Professor (August 2007 - present), Department of Otolaryngology, Xiang Ya Hospital, Central South University,Hunan, China . 2011.
Wei W.I., Honorary Professor (February 2006 – present), The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical Sciences, China. 2011.
Wei W.I., Hypopharyngeal CA and management (Invited Lecture), National Symposium Head and Neck Tumours and Reconstruction, Basic to Advance 2009, Awana Genting Highlands, Malaysia, 17-20 August 2009 . 2011.
Wei W.I., International Advisor Board Member (2001 - present) , Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery – American Academy of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery . 2011.
Wei W.I., International Editorial Board Member (February 2007 – present) , The Clinical and Experimental Otorhinolaryngology. 2011.
Wei W.I., International Editorial Board Member (September 2010 – present) , Acta Oto-Laryngolocia. 2011.
Wei W.I., Larynx Session “Laryngopharyngectomy” , Head and Neck Course Singapore General Hospital Postgraduate Medical Institute & Clinical Skills Laboratory Singapore, Singapore (Invited), 3-4 August 2010 . 2010.
Wei W.I., Management of obstructive sleep aproea, 43rd Worldwide Chinese Investors Association Inception Dinner Yung Kee Restaurant - Hong Kong, China (invited), 25 January 2011 . 2011.
Wei W.I., Maxilla & Mandible & Nasopharynx Session: 1.Nasopharyngectomy – How I do it 2. Surgery for Locally Advanced Oral Cancers , Head and Neck Course Singapore General Hospital Postgraduate Medical Institute & Clinical Skills Laboratory Singapore, Singapore (Invited), 3-4 August 2010 . 2010.
Wei W.I., Maxillary swing approach to central skull base (Instruction Course Speaker), 4th World Congress of IFHNOS, Seoul, Korea, 15-19 June 2010 . 2011.
Wei W.I., Member (1984 - present ), Association of Head & Neck Oncologists of Great Britain. 2011.
Wei W.I., Member (1985 - present), Otorhinolaryngological Research Society of Great Britain. 2011.
Wei W.I., Member (1987 - present), Asian Oceanic Clinical Oncology Association . 2011.
Wei W.I., Member (1992 - present), Collegium Oto-Rhino-Laryngologicum Amicitiae Sacrum. 2011.
Wei W.I., Member (April 1998 - present), Academic Advisory Committee for Diploma Course in Oncology for Health Care Professionals, organized by QMH Cancer Centre & SPACE, The University of Hong Kong. 2011.
Wei W.I., Nasopharyngeal carcinoma, Advanced Course in Rhinology for Nurses – Tung Wah Hospital, Hong Kong, 7 March 2011 . 2011.
Wei W.I., Neck Session: “Radical Neck Dissection – How I do it” , Head and Neck Course Singapore General Hospital Postgraduate Medical Institute & Clinical Skills Laboratory Singapore, Singapore (Invited), 3-4 August 2010 . 2010.
Wei W.I., Neck management in head and neck CA (Invited Lecture), National Symposium Head and Neck Tumours and Reconstruction, Basic to Advance 2009, Awana Genting Highlands, Malaysia, 17-20 August 2009 . 2011.
Wei W.I., Oral CA overview (Invited Lecture), National Symposium Head and Neck Tumours and Reconstruction, Basic to Advance 2009, Awana Genting Highlands, Malaysia, 17-20 August 2009 . 2011.
Wei W.I., Oral CA – management and advancement in management (Invited Lecture), National Symposium Head and Neck Tumours and Reconstruction, Basic to Advance 2009, Awana Genting Highlands, Malaysia, 17-20 August 2009 . 2011.
Wei W.I., Oropharyngeal cancer – an update for early diagnosis & management, 4th Certificate Course, Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital, Hong Kong, China (invited), 17 April 2011 . 2011.
Wei W.I., Otorhinolaryngology, head and neck surgery – from endoscope to robot , 1st AMM-AMS-HKAM Tripartite Congress 44th Malaysia-Singapore Congress of Medicine - Hong Kong, China (invited), 14 November 2010 . 2010.
Wei W.I., Parotidectomy for benign and malignant tumours, CME Talk for Surgeons, St Teresa’s Hospital - Hong Kong, China (invited), 2 January 2011 . 2011.
Wei W.I., President (April 2008 - present), Hong Kong Voice Foundation. 2011.
Wei W.I., Professional Advisor (1 February 1996 - present), The Hong Kong Society for Rehabilitation, Hong Kong. 2011.
Wei W.I. and Kwong D.L.W., Recurrent nasopharyngeal carcinoma: Surgical salvage vs. additional chemoradiation, Current Opinion in Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery. 2011, 19(2): 82-86.
Wei W.I., Representative of the Hong Kong Society of Otorhinolaryngology (March 2005 – present) , International Federation of Oto-rhino-laryngological Societies . 2011.
Wei W.I., Robotic surgery in head and neck cancer (Invited Lecture), 4th World Congress of IFHNOS, Seoul, Korea, 15-19 June 2010 . 2011.
Wei W.I., Role of PET scan in head and neck CA (Invited Lecture), National Symposium Head and Neck Tumours and Reconstruction, Basic to Advance 2009, Awana Genting Highlands, Malaysia, 17-20 August 2009 . 2011.
Wei W.I., Role of surgery in nasopharyngeal malignancies (Invited Lecture), National Symposium Head and Neck Tumours and Reconstruction, Basic to Advance 2009, Awana Genting Highlands, Malaysia, 17-20 August 2009 . 2011.
Wei W.I., Salivary glad tumours (Invited Lecture), Advanced Education Course in Plastic Surgery, British Association of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons, Manchester, U. K., 2 – 3 October 2009. 2011.
Wei W.I., Soft tissue and parapharyngeal space (Invited Lecture), National Symposium Head and Neck Tumours and Reconstruction, Basic to Advance 2009, Awana Genting Highlands, Malaysia, 17-20 August 2009 . 2011.
Wei W.I., Stomach pull-up for reconstruction of pharyngo-oesophageal defect problems and solutions , The Pan Asia Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Meeting, Yantai, China (Invited), 7-8 August 2010 . 2010.
Wei W.I., Surgery for Recurrent Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma, In: Living Donor Liver Transplantation, 2nd edition, 2011. World Science Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd, 2011, 147-164.
Wei W.I., Surgery for hypopharyngeal cancer (Invited Lecture), Minisymposium: Surgical Treatment for Hypopharyngeal Cancer, International Congress of 20th Anniversary Symposium of Head and Neck Surgery, Seoul, Korea, 19-20 November 2010 . 2010.
Wei W.I., Surgical management of oral cancer disease and reconstruction, Post-registration Certificate Course in Advanced Surgical Nursing, Hospital Authority, Hong Kong, 8 April 2011 . 2011.
Wei W.I., Chan Y.W., Ng W.M. and Ho W.K., Surgical salvage of persistent or recurrent nasopharyngeal carcinoma with maxillary swing approach - critical appraisal after 2 decades, Head and Neck. 2010, Epub ahead of print.
Wei W.I., Surgical salvage of recurrent head and neck cancer, 第二次耳鼻咽喉頭頸外科醫師大會暨廣東省耳鼻咽喉科醫師分會第一次耳鼻咽喉頭頸外科醫師會議國醫師協會耳鼻咽喉科醫師分會 - Guangzhou, China (invited), 5 December 2010 , 2010.
Wei W.I., Surgical technique and reconstruction in oral CA (video session) (Invited Lecture), National Symposium Head and Neck Tumours and Reconstruction, Basic to Advance 2009, Awana Genting Highlands, Malaysia, 17-20 August 2009 . 2011.
Wei W.I., Surgical techniques and reconstruction in pharyngeal CA / video sessions (Invited Lecture), National Symposium Head and Neck Tumours and Reconstruction, Basic to Advance 2009, Awana Genting Highlands, Malaysia, 17-20 August 2009 . 2011.
Wei W.I., Symposium IV. Recurrent Head and Neck Cancer: “Palliative head and neck surgery” , International Congress of 20th Anniversary Symposium of Head and Neck Surgery, Seoul, Korea (invited), 19-20 November 2010 . 2010.
Wei W.I., Tonsil CA, retromolar CA and management (Invited Lecture), National Symposium Head and Neck Tumours and Reconstruction, Basic to Advance 2009, Awana Genting Highlands, Malaysia, 17-20 August 2009 . 2011.
Wei W.I. and Ho W.K., Transoral robotic resection of recurrent nasopharyngeal carcinoma, The Laryngoscope. 2010, 120(10): 2011-2014.
Wei W.I., da Vinci Robot in ENT Head and Neck Surgery, 2nd World (20th Chinese) Endoscopy Doctors Conference World Endoscopy Doctors Association, Chinese Endoscopy Doctors Association, The College of Surgeons of Hong Kong and Macau Surgical Association - Macau, China (invited), 31 October 2010 . 2010.
Wei W.I., 揭面手術, 香港電台精靈一點 外科系列(5)” - Hong Kong, China (Invited), 1 September 2010. 2010.
Wei W.I., 第三屆中華普通外科雜誌編輯會編輯委員 (June 2006 – present) , «中華普通外科雜誌». 2011.
Wei W.I., 第三屆編委 (January 2006 – December 2009) , «中國耳鼻咽喉顱底外科»雜誌. 2011.
Wei W.I., 第八屆編委 (November 2005 – present) , «中華耳鼻咽喉頭頸外科雜誌». 2011.
Wei W.I., 第四屆委員會委員 (May 2008 – present), 中國抗癌協會頭頸腫瘤外科專業委員會. 2011.
Wei W.I., 簡介亞洲無喉者聯會的背景及發展, 簡介亞洲無喉者聯會的背景及發展, Visit of New Voice Club of Hong Kong First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University - Nanjing, China (invited), 28-29 October 2010 . 2010.
Wei W.I., 青島市癌症康復協會喉癌康復組榮譽顧問 (September 2008 – present), 青島市癌症康復協會. 2011.
Wong S.T.S., Chan Y.W., To V.S.H., Tsang R.K.Y., Ho W.K. and Wei W.I., Oncogenic activity of Epstein-Barr Virus encoded Latent membrane protein 1 in undifferentiated nasopharyngeal carcinoma., In: Jeremy R. Davis, Oncoproteins: Types and Detection. Hauppauge, NY, USA, Nova Science Publishers, 2010, 97-102.
Wong T.S., Chan W.S., Li C.H., Liu R.W., Tang W.W., Tsao G.S.W., Tsang R.K.Y., Ho W.K., Wei W.I. and Chan J.Y.K., Curcumin alters the migratory phenotype of nasopharyngeal carcinoma cells through up-egulation of E-cadherin, Anticancer Research. 2010, 30(7): 2851-2856.
Zhang T., Ord R.A., Wei W.I. and Zhao J., Sublingual lymph node metastasis of early tongue cancer: report of two cases and review of the literature, International Journal of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery. 2011, 40(6): 597-600.


Researcher : Wo YH
List of Research Outputs

Lau S.T., Wo Y.H., Kaplan D.R., Tam P.K.H. and Ngan E.S.W., Prokineticin-1 promotes growth of neuroblastoma tumor initiating cells, 4th National Pediatric Surgical Oncology Conference & 4th Cross Strait Symposium on Pediatric Oncology, Hong Kong, 5-6 November 2010.
Ng K.T.P., Lee K.W., Cheng Q., Wo Y.H., Sun K.W., Guo D., Lim Z.X.H., Lo C.M., Poon R.T.P., Fan S.T. and Man K., Suppression of tumorigenesis and metastasis of hepatocellular carcinoma by shRNA interference targeting on homeoprotein Six1, International Journal of Cancer. 2010, 127(4): 859-872.


Researcher : Wong BYH
List of Research Outputs

Yuen P.W., Ho A.C.W. and Wong B.Y.H., Ultrasonographic screening for occult thyroid cancer, Head and Neck. 2011, 33 (4): 453-457.


Researcher : Wong CL
List of Research Outputs

Cheung P.F.Y., Cheng C.K.C., Wong C.L. and Cheung S.T., Young Investigator Award: "The oncofetal protein granulin-epithelin precursor defines a liver cancer stem cell population", The 17th Hong Kong International Cancer Congress. Hong Kong, China, 3-5 November 2010. 2010.
Cheung S.T., Cheung P.F.Y., Cheng C.K.C., Wong C.L. and Fan S.T., Granulin-epithelin precursor and ATP-dependent binding cassette (ABC)B5 regulate liver cancer cell chemoresistance, Gastroenterology. 2011, 140(1): 344-355.
Kwong A., Ng E.K.O., Tang E.Y.H., Wong C.L., Law F.B.F., Leung C.P.H., Chan A.H.Y., Cheung M.T., To M.Y., Ma E.S.K., West D.W. and Ford J.M., A novel de novo BRCA1 mutation in a Chinese woman with early onset breast cancer, Familial Cancer. 2011, 10(2): 233-237.
Wong C.L., Cheung P.F.Y. and Cheung S.T., Combined GEP targeted therapy and chemo-therapy for liver cancer treatment, The 17th Hong Kong International Cancer Congress. Hong Kong, China, 3-5 November 2010.
Wong C.L., Cheung P.F.Y. and Cheung S.T., The novel role of growth factor GEP on liver cancer chemo-resistance: therapeutic implications, The 15th Research Postgraduate Symposium, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China, 1-2 December 2010.


Researcher : Wong CWS
List of Research Outputs

Ho K.L., Fu K.K.F., Wong C.W.S., Chu S.S.M., Tam P.C., Ho B.S.H. and Wong E.M.H., Relationship between intra-abdominal adhesions and long-term outcomes of laparoscopic-assisted peritoneal dialysis catheter insertion, American Urological Association Annual Meeting, Washington USA, 14-19 May 2011.


Researcher : Wong HN
List of Research Outputs

Kwong A., Chu A.T.W., Wu C. and Wong H.N., A Retrospective Study On Surveillance Behavior And Prophylaxis After Genetic Testing For Hereditary Breast And Ovarian Cancer In Hong Kong Chinese Families, American Society of Clinical Oncoloy Annual Meeting (ASCO). 2010.
Kwong A., Wong H.N., Shea C., Suen D.T.K. and Choi C.L.Y., Choice of management of Southern Chinese BRCA mutation carriers, World Journal of Surgery. 2010, 34(7): 1416-1426.


Researcher : Wong J
Project Title:Thoracoscopic cardiomyotomy for achalasia
Investigator(s):Wong J, Law SYK
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:Other Funding Scheme
Start Date:01/1994


Project Title:Randomised prospective trial comparing the use of neck drain after oesophagectomy with cervical anastomosis
Investigator(s):Wong J, Law SYK
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:Other Funding Scheme
Start Date:01/1994


Project Title:Prospective study of the use of chemoradiotherapy in the treatment of advanced carcinoma of the oesophagus not suitable for resection
Investigator(s):Wong J, Law SYK
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:Other Funding Scheme
Start Date:01/1995


Project Title:Randomised prospective trial investigating the effect of preoperative chemo-radiation for resectable carcinoma of the oesophagus
Investigator(s):Wong J, Law SYK
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:Other Funding Scheme
Start Date:01/1995


Project Title:Retrospective and prospective study on the use of chemotherapy and chemoradiotherapy in the treatment of recurrent disease after oesophagectomy for cancer
Investigator(s):Wong J, Law SYK
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:Other Funding Scheme
Start Date:01/1995


Project Title:Thoracoscopic oesophagectomy for carcinoma of the oesophagus
Investigator(s):Wong J, Law SYK
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:Other Funding Scheme
Start Date:04/1996


Project Title:The use of endoscopic ultrasound in staging of esophageal cancer
Investigator(s):Wong J, Chu KM, Law SYK
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:Other Funding Scheme
Start Date:07/1996




Researcher : Wong KF
Project Title:Targeting cadherin-17 for treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma by monoclonal antibody
Investigator(s):Wong KF, Poon RTP, Luk JMC
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:10/2009


List of Research Outputs

Burchard J., Zhang C., Liu A.M.L., Poon R.T.P., Lee N.P.Y., Wong K.F., Sham P.C., Lam B.Y., Ferguson M.D., Tokiwa G., Smith R., Leeson B., Beard R., Lamb J.R., Lim L., Mao M., Dai H. and Luk J.M.C., MicroRNA-122 as a regulator of mitochondrial metabolic gene network in hepatocellular carcinoma, Molecular Systems Biology. 2010, 6: 402.
Chen L., Ho D.W.Y., Lee N.P.Y., Sun S., Lam B.H., Wong K.F., Yi X., Lau G., Ng E.W.Y., Poon T.C.W., Lai P.B.S., Cai Z., Peng J., Leng X., Poon R.T.P. and Luk J.M.C., Enhanced detection of early hepatocellular carcinoma by serum SELDI-TOF proteomic signature combined with alpha-fetoprotein marker, Annals of Surgical Oncology. 2010, 17(9): 2518-2525.
Liu A.M.L., Zhang C., Burchard J., Fan S.T., Wong K.F., Dai H., Poon R.T.P. and Luk J.M.C., Global regulation on microRNA in hepatitis B virus-associated hepatocellular carcinoma, OMICS. 2011, 15(3): 187-191.
Xu M.Z., Chan S.W., Liu A.M.L., Wong K.F., Fan S.T., Chen J., Poon R.T.P., Zender L., Lowe S.W., Hong W. and Luk J.M.C., AXL receptor kinase is a mediator of YAP-dependent oncogenic functions in hepatocellular carcinoma, Oncogene. 2011, 30(10): 1229-1240.
Zhu R., Wong K.F., Lee N.P.Y., Lee C.K.F. and Luk J.M.C., HNF1α and CDX2 transcriptional factors bind to cadherin-17 (CDH17) gene promoter and modulate its expression in hepatocellular carcinoma, Journal of Cellular Biochemistry. 2010, 111(3): 618-626.


Researcher : Wong KH
List of Research Outputs

Chan S.Y., Tong D.K.H., Wong K.H. and Law S.Y.K., Prognostic factors for adenocarcinoma of esophagogastric junction (AEG), Session on "Free Paper 26: Recurrence & Prognosis" (Abstract), 9th International Gastric Cancer Congress (IGCC 2011), Seoul, Korea, 20-23 April 2011.
Chan S.Y., Tong D.K.H., Wong K.H. and Law S.Y.K., Prognostic factors for adenocarcinoma of esophagogastric junction, SSAT Poster Session, ESOPHAGEAL: CLINICAL (I) (Abstract), Digestive Disease Week 2011, Chicage, USA, 7-10 May 2011.
Tong D.K.H., Law S.Y.K., Kwong D.L.W., Wei W.I., Ng W.M. and Wong K.H., Current management of cervical esophageal cancer, World Journal of Surgery. 2011, 35(3): 600-607.
Tong D.K.H., Law S.Y.K., Kwong D.L.W., Chan K.W., Lam A.K.Y. and Wong K.H., Histological regression of squamous esophageal carcinoma assessed by percentage of residual viable cells after neoadjuvant chemoradiation is an important prognostic factor, Ann Surg Oncol. 2010, 17(8): 2184-92.
Tong D.K.H., Law S.Y.K., Chan S.Y. and Wong K.H., Minimally invasive esophageal stripping for early esophageal cancer, SSAT VIDEO SESSION II: BREAKFAST AT THE MOVIES (Abstract), Digestive Disease Week 2011, Chicage, USA, 7-10 May 2011.
Tong D.K.H., Law S.Y.K., Chan S.Y. and Wong K.H., Minimally invasive esophagectomy for carcinoma of esophagus after neoadjuvant chemoradiation, SSAT VIDEO SESSION I: SPECIALTY VIDEOS (Abstract), Digestive Disease Week 2011, Chicage, USA, 7-10 May 2011.
Tong D.K.H., Law S.Y.K., Chan S.Y. and Wong K.H., Prior chemoradiation and retrosternal placement of conduit were risk factors for development of benign anastomotic stricture after esophagectomy using a hand-sewn technique, SSAT Poster Session, ESOPHAGEAL: CLINICAL (III) (Abstract), Digestive Disease Week 2011, Chicage, USA, 7-10 May 2011.
Tong D.K.H., Law S.Y.K. and Wong K.H., The use of self-expanding metallic stents (SEMS) is effective in symptom palliation from recurrent tumor after esophagogastrectomy for cancer, Diseases of the Esophagus. 2010, 23(8): 660-665.


Researcher : Wong KKY
Project Title:Gene polymorphism in the Sonic Hedgehog, Notch and Wnt signalling pathways in patients with keloid
Investigator(s):Wong KKY
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:Queen Mary Hospital Charitable Trust - Training and Research Assistance Scheme
Start Date:06/2006


Project Title:The use of encapsulated gold-porphyrin nanoparticles as a novel treatment for neuroblastoma
Investigator(s):Wong KKY, Lee PY
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:11/2009


Project Title:Development of a novel anti-bacterial suture with pro-healing properties using silver nanoparticles
Investigator(s):Wong KKY, Lee PY, Liu X
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:09/2010


Project Title:Development of minimally invasive surgery for children in centres in rural China
Investigator(s):Wong KKY, Tam PKH
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:S.K. Yee Medical Foundation - General Award
Start Date:10/2010


Project Title:44th Annual Meeting of the Pacific Association of Pediatric Surgeons Laparoscopic hernioplasty: Purse-string or flip-flap technique?
Investigator(s):Wong KKY
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Grants for Teaching Staff
Start Date:04/2011
Completion Date:04/2011


List of Research Outputs

Chung P.H.Y., Wong K.K.Y., Lan L.C.L. and Tam P.K.H., Early thoracoscoic decortication promotes the recovery of parapnemonic empyema in children (poster presentation), 44th Annual Meeting of Pacific Association of Pediatric Surgeons, Cancum, Mexico, 10-14 April 2011.
Hao W., Liu X., Chan I.H.Y., Chan K.L., Tam P.K.H. and Wong K.K.Y., Single-port laparoscoic varicocelectomy induces minmal post-operative stress response in children [Poster presentation], IPEG's 20th Annual Congress for Endosurgery in Children, Prague, Czech Republic, 3-7 May 2011.
Hao W., Wong O.Y., Liu X., Lee P.Y., Chen Y. and Wong K.K.Y., w-3 fatty acids suppress inflammatory cytokine production by macrophages and hepatocytes, Journal of Pediatric Surgery. 2010, 45(12): 2412-2418.
Lau C.T., Chung P.H.Y., Wong K.K.Y. and Tam P.K.H., Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumour in paediatric patients: a report of 2 cases and a literature review, 4th National Pediatric Surgical Oncology Conference & 4th Cross Strait Symposium on Pediatric Oncology, Hong Kong, 5-6 November 2010.
Lee P.Y., Zhu Y., Liu X., Che C.M., Tam P.K.H. and Wong K.K.Y., A safe and efficient lipidic nanoparticle carrier of gold porphryin for the treatment of neuroblastoma, 4th National Pediatric Surgical Oncology Conference & 4th Cross Strait Symposium on Pediatric Oncology, Hong Kong, 5-6 November 2010.
Lee P.Y., Hao W., Liu X.L., Yan J., Sun R.W.Y., Che C.M. and Wong K.K.Y., Lipidic nanoparticle based delivery of gold porphryin inhibits the growth of neuroblastoma , Nanomedicine: Nanotechnology, Biology and Medicine (manuscript in review, 2011). 2010.
Lee P.Y. and Wong K.K.Y., Nanomedicine: a new frontier in cancer therapeutics, Current Drug Delivery. 2011, 8(3): 245-253.
Tang S.M., Tang W.K., So M.T., Miao X., Leung M.C., Yip B.H.K., Leon Y.Y., Ngan E.S.W., Lui V.C.H., Chen Y., Chan I.H.Y., Chung P.H.Y., Liu X., Wu X.Z., Wong K.K.Y., Sham P.C., Cherny S.S., Tam P.K.H. and Garcia-Barcelo M.M., Fine mapping of the NRG1 Hirschsprung's disease locus, PLoS One. 2011, 6(1): e16181.
Wong K.K.Y., Editorial Committee of the Chinese Journal of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Member of the 4th International Advisory Board, The Chinese Journal of Minimally Invasive Surgery (1/2011-12/2014). 2011.
Wong K.K.Y., Endoscopy in children [Invited Lecture], Advances in Endoscopy Symposium, Hospital Authority, Hong Kong, 26 March 2011. 2011.
Wong K.K.Y., Wu X.Z., Chan I.H.Y. and Tam P.K.H., Evaluation of defecative function 5 years or longer after laparoscopic-assisted pull-through for imperforate anus (Oral Presentation), 44th Annual Meeting of Pacific Association of Pediatric Surgeons, Cancum, Mexico, 10-14 April 2011.
Wong K.K.Y., Laparoscopic anorectoplasty for imperforate anus [Invited Lecture], Visiting Harbin Children Hospital, Harbin, China, 28 February 2011. 2011.
Wong K.K.Y., Laparoscopic anorectoplasty for imperforate anus [Invited Lecture], Visitng Changchun Children Hospital, Changchun, China, 25 February 2011. 2011.
Wong K.K.Y., Wang H.L., Lan L.C.L., Chan K.L. and Tam P.K.H., Laparoscopic hernioplasty: purse-string or flip-flap technique? (Oral presentation), 44th Annual Meeting of Pacific Association of Pediatric Surgeons, Cancum, Mexico, 10-14 April 2011.
Wong K.K.Y., Management of short bowel syndrome in children, Changchun Children Hospital, Changchun, China. 2010.
Wong K.K.Y., Management of short bowel syndrome in children, Harbin Children Hospital, Harbin, China. 2010.
Wong K.K.Y., Chung P.H.Y., Chan I.H.Y., Lan L.C.L. and Tam P.K.H., Performing Kasai portoenterostomy beyond 60 days of life is not necessarily associated with a worse outcome, Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition. 2010, 51(5): 631-634.
Wong K.K.Y. and Liu X., Silver nanoparticles - the real "silver bullet" in clinical medicine?, MedChem Comm. 2011, 1(2): 125-131.
Wong K.K.Y., Thoracoscopic operation in children [Invited Lecture], 8th Laparoscopic Workshop in China, Suzhou, China, 10-12 June 2011 (collaborated with 蘇州大學兒童醫院). 2011.
Wong K.K.Y., Thoracoscopic repair of congenital esophageal atresia, Capital Institute of Pediatrics, Beijing, China. 2010.
Wong K.K.Y., Visiting Professor , Harbin Children Hospital, Heilongjiang, China. 2010.
Wong K.K.Y., Visiting Professor, Jiangxi Children Hospital, China. 2010.
Wong K.K.Y., “Thoracoscopic repair of congenital esophageal atresia” , 2nd Hospital Jiaotong University, Xian, China. 2010.
Yeung K.W.K., To M.K.T. and Wong K.K.Y., Orthopaedic Basic Science Award - The modulating action of silver nanoparticles in collagen deposition to produce scarless wound healing , 30th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, November 27-28, 2010 . 2010.
Yeung K.W.K., To M.K.T. and Wong K.K.Y., Second Runner-up in the Best Young Engineers Competition , HKIE BME2010 - Biomedical Engineering Conference, Hong Kong. Title of the paper: The modulating action of silver nanoparticles in collagen deposition to produce scarless wound healing. 2010.


Researcher : Wong STS
Project Title:Identifying the differential microRNA signatures in squamous cell carcinoma of oral tongue
Investigator(s):Wong STS, Wei WI
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2009


Project Title:Revealing the role of human telomerase reverse transcriptase gene methylation in oral tongue squamous cell carcinoma
Investigator(s):Wong STS
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2011


List of Research Outputs

Leung G.K.K., Sun S. and Wong S.T.S., Overcoming temozolomide resistance in glioblastoma multiforme – the potential application of microRNA inhibition. , The 19th Annual Scientific Meeting. The Hong Kong Neurosurgical Society, Hong Kong, December 2010.
Leung G.K.K., Sun S., Wong S.T.S., Zhang X.Q., Pu J.K.S. and Lui W.M., Proteomic alterations associated with acquired temozolomide resistance in human malignant gliomas: the potential role of prolyl 4-hydroxylase, beta polypeptide. , The 8th Meeting of the Asian Society for Neuro-Oncology, Suzhou, China, May 2011.
Sun S., Leung G.K.K. and Wong S.T.S., Proteomic alterations associated with acquired temozolomide resistance in human malignant gliomas: the role of proly 4-hydroxylase, beta polypeptide. , The 19th Annual Scientific Meeting. The Hong Kong Neurosurgical Society, Hong Kong, December 2010.
Wong S.T.S. and Leung G.K.K., Changes of MGMT and CD133 methylation status in glioma cells in response to chronic temozolomide treatment. , The 19th Annual Scientific Meeting. The Hong Kong Neurosurgical Society, Hong Kong, December 2010.
Wong S.T.S., Chan Y.W., To V.S.H., Tsang R.K.Y., Ho W.K. and Wei W.I., Oncogenic activity of Epstein-Barr Virus encoded Latent membrane protein 1 in undifferentiated nasopharyngeal carcinoma., In: Jeremy R. Davis, Oncoproteins: Types and Detection. Hauppauge, NY, USA, Nova Science Publishers, 2010, 97-102.


Researcher : Wong TS
Project Title:Identifying the differential microRNA signatures in squamous cell carcinoma of oral tongue
Investigator(s):Wong STS, Wei WI
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2009


Project Title:Revealing the role of human telomerase reverse transcriptase gene methylation in oral tongue squamous cell carcinoma
Investigator(s):Wong STS
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2011


List of Research Outputs



Researcher : Yang Z
List of Research Outputs

Chan B.P., Wong H.L., Wong M.Y., Chan G.C.F. and Yang Z., Methods to Enhance Mesenchymal Stem Cell Migration. , US Regular Patent Application (filed on 14 June 2011) (Application No. 13/159,835). 2011.
Lam C.T., Yang Z., Lau C.K., Tam K.H., Fan S.T. and Poon R.T.P., Brain-derived neurotrophic factor promotes tumorigenesis via induction of neovascularization: implication in hepatocellular carcinoma, Clinical Cancer Research. 2011, 17(10): 3123-3133.
Wang X., Ongkeko W.M., Chen L., Yang Z., Lu P., Chan K.K., Lopez J.P., Poon R.T.P. and Fan S.T., Octamer 4 (Oct4) mediates chemotherapeutic drug resistance in liver cancer cells through a potential Oct4-AKT-ATP-binding cassette G2 pathway, Hepatology. 2010, 52(2): 528-539.
Wong M.Y., Wong H.L., Diao H., Chan G.C.F., Yang Z. and Chan B.P., Regulation of migration characteristics of human mesenchynal stem cells (hMSCs) by encapsulation in collagen matrix. , International Society of Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) 9th Annual Meeting, June 15 - 18, 2011, Toronto, Ontario Canada. . 2011, 147.


Researcher : Yau TCC
Project Title:The Role of Serial Changes in Circulating Angiogenic Markers in Predicting the Clinical Outcome of Advanced Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) Patients on Sorafenib
Investigator(s):Yau TCC, Fan ST, Poon RTP, Pang RWC
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2011


List of Research Outputs

Chiu J., Tang Y.F., Yao T.J., Wong A., Wong H., Leung R., Chan P., Cheung T.T., Chan A.C.Y., Poon R.T.P., Fan S.T. and Yau T.C.C., The use of single-agent sorafenib in the treatment of patients with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma with underlying Child-Pugh B liver cirrhosis (Abstract), 2011 ASCO Annual Meeting, Chicago, USA, 3-7 June 2011. Journal of Clinical Oncology. 2011, 29(15 suppl): Abstract 4083.
Finn R.S., Poon R.T.P., Yau T.C.C., Klumpen H., Chen L., Kang Y., Kim T., Gomez-Martin C., Rodriguez-Lope C., Kunz T., Paquet T., Asubonteng K., Winkler R.E., Anak O., Sellami D.B. and Bruix J., Phase I study of everolimus in combination with sorafenib in patients with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) (Abstract), 2011 ASCO Annual Meeting, Chicago, USA, 3-7 June 2011. Journal of Clinical Oncology. 2011, 29(15 suppl): Abstract 4074.
Poon R.T.P., Yau T.C.C., Chan P., Tai K.S., Cheung T.T., Chan A.C.Y., Kwok P.C., Jin K., Lee K.F. and Lai P.B., A multi-centre phase II trial of bevacizumab pre- and post-transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) treatment for patients with localized hepatocellular carcinoma (Abstract), The 61st Annual Meeting of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases: The Liver Meeting 2010, Boston, USA, 29 October - 2 November 2010. Hepatology. 2010, 52(S1).
Tang Y.F., Yao T., Yau T.C.C., Fan S.T. and Poon R.T.P., A new prognostic classification scheme with treatment guidelines for Asian patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC): The Hong Kong Combined Liver Cancer (HKCLC) classification (Abstract), 2011 ASCO Annual Meeting, Chicago, USA, 3-7 June 2011. Journal of Clinical Oncology. 2011, 29(15 suppl): Abstract 4067.
Wong H. and Yau T.C.C., Metronomic chemotherapy for advanced cutaneous angiosarcoma (Clinical Case Review), Clinical Advances in Hematology & Oncology. 2011, 9(6): 504-506.
Wong H., Leung R., Lau S., Chiu J., Cheung P., Wong T., Liang R., Epstein R. and Yau T.C.C., Presence of an in-situ component predicts reduced tumor aggressiveness in luminal subtype of invasive breast cancer, The Breast. 2011, 20 (Suppl 1): S39.
Wong H., Leung R., Lau S., Chiu J., Cheung P., Wong T., Liang R., Epstein R. and Yau T.C.C., Primary Therapy of Early Breast Cancer - 11th International Conference, St. Gallen, Switzerland, 16-19 March 2011.
Yau T.C.C., Yen C.J., Chen P.J., Chau Y., Lencioni R., Kallender H., Ottesen L.H. and Poon R.T.P., A Phase I/II study of foretinib, an oral multikinase inhibitor targeting MET, RON, AXL, TIE-2 and VEGFR in advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) (Abstract), International Liver Congress 2011, 46th Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of the Liver. Berlin, Germany, 30 March - 3 April 2011. Journal of Hepatology. 2011, 54(Suppl 1).
Yau T.C.C., A man with aggressive advanced colorectal cancer (Invited Lecture), World Congress on Gastrointestinal Cancer: Asian Perspectives. Hong Kong, China, 27-28 August 2010. 2010.
Yau T.C.C., Advisor, Hong Kong Breast Cancer Foundation. 2010.
Yau T.C.C., Associate Editor, Journal of Medical Case Report. 2010.
Yau T.C.C., Chairman, The 17th Hong Kong International Cancer Congress Translational Research Symposium, Hong Kong, 3-5 November 2010. 2010.
Yau T.C.C., Committee Member, Medical Advisory Board of Asian Foundation for Cancer Research. 2010.
Yau T.C.C., Editorial Board Member, ISRN Haematology. 2010.
Yau T.C.C., Editorial Board Member, Journal of Medical Cases. 2010.
Yau T.C.C., Editorial Board Member, The Open Drug Resistance Journal. 2010.
Yau T.C.C., Editorial Board Member, World Journal of Clinical Oncology. 2010.
Yau T.C.C., Editorial Board Member, World Journal of Gastrointestinal Pharmacology and Therapeutics. 2010.
Yau T.C.C., Leung R.C., Wong H., Chiu J., Chan P., Pang R.W.C., Fan S.T. and Poon R.T.P., Efficacy and safety of single-agent sunitinib in treating patients with advanced hepatocelluar carcinoma after sorafenib failure: a prospective, open-label, phase II study (Abstract), 2011 ASCO Annual Meeting, Chicago, USA, 3-7 June 2011. Journal of Clinical Oncology . 2011, 29(15 suppl): Abstract 4082.
Yau T.C.C., Leung R.C.Y., Wong H., Chiu J., Chan P., Pang R.W.C., Fan S.T. and Poon R.T.P., Efficacy and safety of single-agent sunitinib in treating patients with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma after sorafenib failure: a prospective, open-label, phase II study (Abstract), ESMO 13th World Congress on Gastrointestinal Cancer, Barcelona, Spain, 22-25 June 2011. Annals of Oncology. 2011, 22(Suppl 5).
Yau T.C.C., Evolving standard of care: a novel antiangiogenic agent for treating metastatic renal cell carcinoma (Invited Lecture), Hong Kong Pharmacy Conference 2011. Hong Kong, China, 26-27 February 2011. 2011.
Yau T.C.C., Member, Astra-ZeneCa Gastric Cancer Advisory Board, Tokyo, Japan. 2010.
Yau T.C.C., Member, Pfizer Asia Pacific Renal Cell Carcinoma Advisory Board, Taipei, Taiwan. 2010.
Yau T.C.C., Member, Pfizer Global Axitinib Thyroid Carcinoma Advisory Panel Meeting, Chicago, USA. 2011.
Yau T.C.C., Member, Pfizer Global Gastric Cancer and Liver Cancer Advisory Board, Seoul, South Korea. 2010.
Yau T.C.C., Metastatic pancreatic neuroendocrine tumour patient with impressive tumour shrinkage with sunitib (Invited Lecture), Pfizer Asia Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumour Advisory Board, Chengdu, China, March 2011. 2011.
Yau T.C.C., Pang R.W.C., Chan P. and Poon R.T.P., Molecular targeted therapy of advanced hepatocellular carcinoma beyond Sorafenib, Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy . 2010, 11(13): 2187-2198.
Yau T.C.C., Neoadjuvant therapy of locally advanced breast cancer in Asian population: reality or fantasy? (Invited Lecture), Hong Kong Sanatorium Hospital CME lecture, Hong Kong. 2011.
Yau T.C.C., Panel Member, The GI Oncology Summit, The Institute of Digestive Disease, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong. 2011.
Yau T.C.C., Systemic therapy of advanced hepatocellular carcinoma beyond sorafenib (Invited Lecture), BIT’s 4th World Congress of Cancer. Dalian, China, 22-25 May 2011. 2011.
Yau T.C.C., Systemic therapy of advanced hepatocellular carcinoma: Are we making progress in the era of personalized medicine? (Invited Lecture), Tucker Gosnell Centre for Gastrointestinal Cancer, Massachusetts General Hospital, Dana-Farber Cancer Centre, Harvard Medical School, USA. 2010.
Yau T.C.C., The experiences in using a C-Met inhibitor: Foretinib in the management of advanced HCC patients at Queen Mary Hospital (Invited Lecture), Patient Erollment and Management Workshop, GlaxoSmithKline Foretinib Investigator Meeting, Taipei, Taiwan, October 2010. 2010.
Yau T.C.C., The future of systemic therapy for advanced gastric cancer patients (Invited Lecture), Astra-ZeneCa Gastric Cancer Advisory Board, Tokyo, Japan, November 2010. 2010.
Yau T.C.C., The management of advanced hepatocellular carcinoma: Are we making progress in the era of targeted therapy?, The Hong Kong Medical Diary. 2011, 16(3): 28-30.
Yau T.C.C., The management of cancer patients in the era of personalized medicine (Invited Lecture), Grand Round, Department of Medicine, Kwong Wah Hospital, Hong Kong, August 2010. 2010.
Yau T.C.C., The power of anti-angiogenic and m-TOR inhibitors in the management of advanced renal cell carcinoma (Invited Lecture), Asia Pacific Uro-oncology Summit, Kaohsiung, Taiwan, January 2011. 2011.
Yau T.C.C., The power of targeted agents in the management of advanced RCC (Invited Lecture), The 10th Asian Congress of Urology of the Urological Association of Asia. Taipei, Taiwan, 27-31 August 2010. 2010.
Yau T.C.C., The synergy between anti-angiogenic and m-TOR inhibitors in the management of advanced renal cell carcinoma (Invited Lecture), Veterans General Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan, January 2011. 2011.
Yau T.C.C., The use of anti-angiogenic and m-TOR inhibitors in the management of advanced renal cell carcinoma (Invited Lecture), Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, January 2011. 2011.
Yau T.C.C., The use of temsirolimus in treating advanced renal cell carcinoma patients (Invited Lecture), Pfizer Renal Cell Carcinoma Advisory Board, Taipei, Taiwan, August 2010. 2010.


Researcher : Yau WL
List of Research Outputs

Yau W.L., Identification of miR-106b Over-expression in Metastatic Hepatocellular Carcinoma by Using the Orthotopic Animal Model, Thesis, Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Hong Kong. 2011.


Researcher : Yeung C
List of Research Outputs

Fan S.T., Lo C.M., Poon R.T.P., Yeung C., Liu C.L., Yuen W.K., Lam C.M., Ng K.K.C. and Chan S.C., Continuous improvement of survival outcomes of resection of hepatocellular carcinoma: a 20-year experience, Annals of Surgery. 2011, 253(4): 745-758.
Fan S.T., Poon R.T.P., Yeung C., Lam C.M., Lo C.M., Yuen W.K., Ng K.K.C., Liu C.L. and Chan S.C., Outcome after partial hepatectomy for hepatocellular cancer within the Milan criteria, British Journal of Surgery. 2011, Epub ahead of print.


Researcher : Yeung WH
List of Research Outputs

Man K., Cheng Q., Ng K.T.P., Yeung W.H., Liu X., Lo C.M. and Fan S.T., Hepatic ischemia/reperfusion injury promotes lung metastasis after major hepatectomy by mobilization of circulating endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) - application of optical imaging system in rat and mouse models with othotopic liver cancer (Poster Presentation), The 2010 World Molecular Imaging Congress, Kyoto, Japan, 8 - 11 September 2010.


Researcher : Yi X
List of Research Outputs

Chen L., Ho D.W.Y., Lee N.P.Y., Sun S., Lam B.H., Wong K.F., Yi X., Lau G., Ng E.W.Y., Poon T.C.W., Lai P.B.S., Cai Z., Peng J., Leng X., Poon R.T.P. and Luk J.M.C., Enhanced detection of early hepatocellular carcinoma by serum SELDI-TOF proteomic signature combined with alpha-fetoprotein marker, Annals of Surgical Oncology. 2010, 17(9): 2518-2525.


Researcher : Yip CW
List of Research Outputs

Yip C.W. and Cheung S.T., Paracrine effects of granulin-epithelin precursor (GEP) on MAPK and AKT signaling in hepatocellular carcinoma, The 17th Hong Kong International Cancer Congress. Hong Kong, China, 3-5 November 2010.


Researcher : Yiu WK
Project Title:Effects of testosterone and dehydroepiandrosterone on migration and adhesion in vascular smooth muscle cells
Investigator(s):Yiu WK, Cheng SWK, Cheuk LY
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2011




Researcher : Yu WC
List of Research Outputs

Ng K.K.C., Poon R.T.P., Chan S.C., Chok K.S.H., Cheung T.T., Tung H.K.S., Chu F.S.K., Tso W.K., Yu W.C., Lo C.M. and Fan S.T., High-intensity focused ultrasound for hepatocellular carcinoma: a single-center experience, Annals of Surgery. 2011, 253(5): 981-987.


Researcher : Yuen PW
Project Title:Crile Centennial Symposium Pathology and Staging: Problems and Future Directions
Investigator(s):Yuen PW
Department:Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Grants for Teaching Staff
Start Date:10/2006


List of Research Outputs

Yuen P.W., Ho A.C.W. and Wong B.Y.H., Ultrasonographic screening for occult thyroid cancer, Head and Neck. 2011, 33 (4): 453-457.


Researcher : Yuen WK
List of Research Outputs

Chan A.C.Y., Chok K.S.H., Yuen W.K., Chan S.C., Poon R.T.P., Lo C.M. and Fan S.T., Impact of antiviral therapy on the survival of patients after major hepatectomy for hepatitis B virus-related hepatocellular carcinoma, Archives of Surgery. 2011, 146(6): 675-681.
Chan A.C.Y., Chok K.S.H., Yuen W.K., Poon R.T.P., Lo C.M. and Fan S.T., Impact of antiviral therapy on the survival outcome of patients after major hepatectomy for hepatitis B-related hepatocellular carcinoma (Abstract), The 21st Conference of the Asian Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver, Bangkok, Thailand, 17-20 February 2011 / Hepatology International. 2011, 5(1): 419-420.
Fan S.T., Lo C.M., Poon R.T.P., Yeung C., Liu C.L., Yuen W.K., Lam C.M., Ng K.K.C. and Chan S.C., Continuous improvement of survival outcomes of resection of hepatocellular carcinoma: a 20-year experience, Annals of Surgery. 2011, 253(4): 745-758.
Fan S.T., Poon R.T.P., Yeung C., Lam C.M., Lo C.M., Yuen W.K., Ng K.K.C., Liu C.L. and Chan S.C., Outcome after partial hepatectomy for hepatocellular cancer within the Milan criteria, British Journal of Surgery. 2011, Epub ahead of print.
Leung G.K.K., Ng K.B., Ho W., Hung K.N. and Yuen W.K., Impact of a multidisciplinary trauma team on the outcome of acute subdural haematoma, Injury. 2011, Epub on 2011-04-05.
Leung G.K.K., Ng K.B., Ho W.W.S., Hung K.N. and Yuen W.K., Impact of a trauma team on the outcome of patients with acute subdural haematoma(ASDH), Injury 2011. 2011.
Leung G.K.K., Chang A., Cheung F.C., Ho H.F., Ho W., Hui S.M., Kam C.W., Lai A., Lam K.W., Leung M., Liu S.H., Lo C.B., Mok F., Rainer T.H., Shen W.Y., So F.L., Wong G., Wu A., Yeung J. and Yuen W.K., The first 5 years since Trauma Center Designation in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, People's Republic of China, The Journal of Trauma. 2011, 70(5): 1128-1133.


Researcher : Zhang W
List of Research Outputs

Wang X., Ng R., Ming X., Zhang W., Lin C., Poon R.T.P. and Fan S.T., Characterization of the epigenetic modification patterns of pluripotent stem cell genes in human cancers (Abstract), AACR Special Conference on Stem Cells, Development, and Cancer. Vancouver, Canada, 3-6 March 2011.


Researcher : Zhu J
List of Research Outputs

Chen Y., Li D., Tsang J.Y.S., Niu N., Peng J., Zhu J., Hui K.C.W., Xu A., Lui V.C.H., Lamb J.R. and Tam P.K.H., PPAR-y signaling and IL-5 inhibition together prevent chronic rejection of MHC Class II-mismatched cardiac grafts, The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation. 2011, 30(6): 698-706.
Zhu J., Garcia-Barcelo M.M., Tam P.K.H. and Lui V.C.H., HOXB5 cooperates with NKX2-1 in the transcription of human RET, PLoS One. 2011, 6(6): e20815.


Researcher : Zhu J
List of Research Outputs

Chen Y., Li D., Tsang J.Y.S., Niu N., Peng J., Zhu J., Hui K.C.W., Xu A., Lui V.C.H., Lamb J.R. and Tam P.K.H., PPAR-y signaling and IL-5 inhibition together prevent chronic rejection of MHC Class II-mismatched cardiac grafts, The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation. 2011, 30(6): 698-706.
Zhu J., Garcia-Barcelo M.M., Tam P.K.H. and Lui V.C.H., HOXB5 cooperates with NKX2-1 in the transcription of human RET, PLoS One. 2011, 6(6): e20815.


Researcher : Zhu R
List of Research Outputs

Zhu R., Wong K.F., Lee N.P.Y., Lee C.K.F. and Luk J.M.C., HNF1α and CDX2 transcriptional factors bind to cadherin-17 (CDH17) gene promoter and modulate its expression in hepatocellular carcinoma, Journal of Cellular Biochemistry. 2010, 111(3): 618-626.


Researcher : Zhu Y
List of Research Outputs

Lee P.Y., Zhu Y., Liu X., Che C.M., Tam P.K.H. and Wong K.K.Y., A safe and efficient lipidic nanoparticle carrier of gold porphryin for the treatment of neuroblastoma, 4th National Pediatric Surgical Oncology Conference & 4th Cross Strait Symposium on Pediatric Oncology, Hong Kong, 5-6 November 2010.


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