DEPT OF PAEDIATRICS & ADOLESCENT MED



Researcher : Chan GCF

Project Title:Treatment protocol for childhood medulloblastoma in Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Chan GCF
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:Other Funding Scheme
Start Date:01/2001


Project Title:Review of local experience in the management of childhood myelodysplastic syndrome
Investigator(s):Chan GCF
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:Other Funding Scheme
Start Date:01/2001


Project Title:Survey on the prevalence on use of alternative medical treatment in paediatric patients
Investigator(s):Chan GCF
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:Other Funding Scheme
Start Date:09/2001


Project Title:Direct generation and functional characterization of human dendritic cells derived from bone marrow cells of leukemic origins
Investigator(s):Chan GCF, Chiu CSW, Ma ESK, Huang F
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:Other Funding Scheme
Start Date:07/2002


Project Title:King's/HKU Fellowship Awards 2009-10
Investigator(s):Chan GCF
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:King's/HKU Fellowship Awards
Start Date:09/2009


Project Title:Suppression on Mesenchymal Stromal Cells Function Can Reduce the Migration & Invasion Potentials of the Neuroblastoma Cells
Investigator(s):Chan GCF
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:01/2010


Project Title:The immunomodulatory function of artepillin C (Art-C) in allogeneic mixed leucocytes reaction setting
Investigator(s):Chan GCF
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:04/2011


List of Research Outputs

Au W.Y., Li C.K., Lee V., Yuen H.L., Yau J., Chan G.C.F., Ha S.Y. and Kwong Y.L., Oral arsenic trioxide for relapsed acute promyelocytic leukemia in pediatric patients, Pediatric Blood Cancer. 2012, 58(4): 630-632.
Chan G.C.F., Childhood malignancies: Why do they matter in Obstetrics & Gynecology?, Post-Graduate Seminar of Hong Kong College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hong Kong. 2012.
Chan G.C.F., Developing a pediatric palliative care program: the experience of a tertiary medical centre, 22nd CHI World Congress: Embracing all with compassion, Bangkok, Thailand. 2012.
Chan G.C.F., Editorial on "From BPD to Wilm's: How Far Have We Travelled in the Progress of Paediatrics?", Hong Kong Journal of Paediatrics. 2012, 17(2): 83-84.
Chan G.C.F., Editorial on "Paediatric Research: The Essence of Advancement in Paediatrics", Hong Kong Journal of Paediatrics. 2012, 17(1): 1-2.
Chan G.C.F., Infection and autoimmune phenomenon in thalassaemia, Iron Overload Workshop, Phuket, Thailand. 2012.
Chan G.C.F., Management of metastatic neuroblastoma: the Hong Kong experience, St Jude-Asia Meeting, Singapore. 2012.
Chan G.C.F., Mesenchymal stem cells: the good, the bad and the ugly, The 1st Joint Symposium in Translational Medicine, Beijing, China. 2012.
Chan G.C.F., Recent advances in common childhood bleeding disorders, CME Lecture of Private Practicing Paediatricians, Hong Kong. 2012.
Chan G.C.F., Recent advances in the treatment of tuberous sclerosis, Hong Kong Child Neurology and Developmental Paediatric Bimonthly Meeting, Hong Kong. 2012.
Chan G.C.F., T and B depleted haploidentical haematopoietic stem cells transplant (hapHSCT) for children with refractory haematological diseases., HAA-ISHAPD 2011 with the APBMT & ISCTA, Sydney, Australia, Oct 30-Nov 2, 2011.
Chan G.C.F., Cheung K.W. and Sze M.Y., The Immunomodulatory and Anticancer Properties, Clinical Reviews in Allergy and Immunology. 2012, in press.
Chan G.C.F., The biology and immune characteristics of human mesenchymal stem cells, Joint Scientific Symposium on Stem Cells Research. 2012.
Chan G.C.F., Shing M.M.K., Yuen H.L., Li R.C.H., Li C.K., Luk C.W., Ha S.Y. and Li C.K., The epidemiology and outcome of childhood central nervous system germ cell tumour: report from the Hong Kong Paediatric Oncology Study Group., Hong Kong Journal of Paediatrics. 2011;16:219. (Proceedings for Joint Annual Scientific Meeting 2011: The Hong Kong Paediatric Society and American Academy of Pediatrics in conjunction with Hong Kong Paediatric Nurses Association).. 2011, 16: 219.
Chan G.C.F., Shing M.M.K., Yuen H.L., Li R.C.H., Li C.K., Luk C.W., Ha S.Y. and Li C.K., The management and outcome of childhood brain tumors: the Hong Kong experience. , Journal of Japan Society of Clinical Oncology. 2011;46(3): 1447-1450. 2011, 46(3): 1447-1450.
Chen M., Chan G.C.F. and Cheung Y.F., Iron overload induces mitochondria-dependent apoptosis and calpain-dependent titin proteolysis of cardiomyocytes , Hong Kong College of Cardiology, Twentieth Annual Scientific Congress, 4 - 6 May 2012, Hong Kong . 2012.
Cheuk D.K.L., Chiang A.K.S., Ha S.Y. and Chan G.C.F., Health-related Quality of Life in Childhood Cancer Survivors, 18th Hong Kong International Cancer Congress, LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, November 3-5, 2011.
Cheuk D.K.L., Chiang A.K.S., Ha S.Y. and Chan G.C.F., Malignancies in patients with neurofibromatosis type 1, 18th Hong Kong International Cancer Congress, LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, November 3-5, 2011.
Cheung B.K.W., Sze D.M.Y., Chan W.K., Deng R.X., Tu W. and Chan G.C.F., Brazilian green propolis and its constituent, Artepillin C inhibits allogeneic activated human CD4 T cells expansion and activation, Journal of Ethnopharmacology. 2011, 138(2): 463-471.
Cheung S.L.C., Wong H.M., Chu C.H. and Chan G.C.F., Oral Mucosal Status of Children Undergoing Cancer Therapy , Conjoint Scientific Meeting, Faculty of Dentistry of The University of Hong Kong - Sichuan University West China College of Stomatology. 2011.
Cheung Y.F., Chan S., Yang M., Ye J.Y., Ha S.Y., Wong S.J. and Chan G.C.F., Circulating CD133+VEGFR2+ and CD34+VEGFR2+ Cells and Arterial Function in Patients with Beta-Thalassaemia Major, Annals of Hematology . 2012, 91: 345-352.
Cheung Y.F., Chan G.C.F., Au W.Y., Lam W.W.M., Cheung W.W.W., Ho Y.C., Wong S.J. and Ha S.Y., Left ventricular torsional mechanics remains impaired in patients with beta-thalassaemia major despite bone marrow transplanation, American Heart Association Scientifice Sessions 2011, Orlando, Florida, USA 2011.
Cheung Y.F., Li S.N., Chan G.C.F., Wong S.J. and Ha S.Y., Left ventricular twisting and untwisting motion in childhood survivors, Echocardiography. 2011, 28: 738-745.
Chung H.Y., Chan K.L., Chan I.H.Y., Ng I.O.L., Chan G.C.F., Chan S.C. and Tam P.K.H., Clinical experience in managing post transplant lymphoproliferative disease (PTLD) in paediatric patients after liver transplant, The 45th Annual Meeting of Pacific Association of Pediatric Surgeons, Shanghai, China, 3-7 June 2012.
Deng R.X., Chan G.C.F., Shen J., Ye J.Y., Ma M., Chen J.L., Liu C., Dee C.M. and Yang M., Astragaloside IV enhanced haematopoiesis via the EGFR-MEK-EKR1/2 signalling pathway., Hong Kong Journal of Paediatrics. 2011;16:217 (Proceedings for Joint Annual Scientific Meeting 2011: The Hong Kong Paediatric Society and American Academy of Pediatrics in conjunction with Hong Kong Paediatric Nurses Association). 2011, 16: 217.
Duan Y.L., Ha S.Y., Loong F., Cheuk D.K.L., Chan G.C.F. and Chiang A.K.S., Treatment of pediatric patient with stage Ⅳ extranodal natural killer/T-cell lymphoma, nasal type --- A case report and literature review, 治療兒童IV期結外鼻型NK/T細胞淋巴瘤一例報告並文獻複習, Chinese Journal of Hematology. 中國血液學雜誌, 2011, 32 (10): 701-703.
Duan Y.L., Ha S.Y., Nong X.L., Cheuk D.K.L., Chan G.C.F. and Chiang A.K.S., 治療兒童IV期結外鼻型NK/T細胞淋巴瘤一例報告並文獻復習, 中華血液學雜誌 2011 Oct;32(10):701-3. 2011, 32(`10): 701-703.
Fielding R., Chan G.C.F. and Lam W.W.T., Health-related quality of life assessment for Hong Kong Chinese children with cancer, Hong Kong Medical Journal. 2011, 17(Suppl 6): S13-S16.
GUO H.X., Chan G.C.F., Chiang A.K.S., Ho M.H.K., CHAN E.Y. and Ha S.Y., Dural sinus thrombosis owing to polycythaemia vera in a 12-year-old girl., Paediatr Int Child Health. 2012, 32(3):167-70.
Ho R.S.L., Chan G.C.F., Ha S.Y. and Ip P.P.C., Endometriosis associated serous borderline tumor and endometrial stromal sarcoma of the ovary: Report of a rare lesion in an infant, International Journal of Gynecological Pathology. 2012, 31(1): 98-102.
Hong Y., Chan G.C.F. and Sun H., Bismuth's Interaction with Human Proximal Tubular Cell and Human Hepatocyte: Soft Metal's Thirst for Sulfur and Proteomic Analysis, The Gordon Research Conference on Medicine in Medicine (RGC-MIM), June 24-29, 2012, Proctor Academy, Andover, NH, USA. 2012.
Jin X., Beguerie J., Sze D.M. and Chan G.C.F., Ganoderma lucidum (Reishi mushroom) for cancer treatment, Cochrane Database of Systemic Reviews. 2012, 6: CD007731.
Lam C.L.K., Chan G.C.F., Lam T.H., Lee P.P.W., Leung A.Y.M., Leung G.K.K., Tang S.C.W. and Tsao G.S.W., 育醫造才: 探索醫學世界 第二冊, 香港大學李嘉城醫學院, 2012, 第二冊.
Li J., Wong W.H.S., Chan S.H.S., Chim J.C.S., Cheung K.M.C., Lee T.L., Au W.Y., Ha S.Y., Lau Y.L. and Chan G.C.F., Factors Affecting Mesenchymal Stromal Cells Yield from Bone Marrow Aspiration., Chin J Cancer Research (in press). 2011.
Liu A.P.Y., Oakhill K., Chan G.C.F. and Chung B.H.Y., Clinical Quiz - What is the Diagnosis?, Hong Kong Journal of Paediatrics (new series). 2012, 17(1): 67.
Liu A.P.Y., So J.C.C., Lam C.C.K., Ha S.Y., Chan G.C.F. and Chung B.H.Y., Clinical Quiz: What is the Diagnosis?, Hong Kong Journal of Paediatrics (new series). 2011, 16: 292.
Ma M., Ye J.Y., Deng R.X., Dee C.M. and Chan G.C.F., Mesenchymal Stromal Cells May Enhance Metastasis of Neuroblastoma via SDF-1/CXCR4 and SDF-1/CXCR7 Signaling., Cancer Letter (in press). 2011, 312(1): 1-10.
Surapolchai P., Ha S.Y., Chiang A.K.S., Cheuk K.L.D., Li C.H., So J.C.C., Wan T.S.K. and Chan G.C.F., Challenges in the Management of Juvenile Myelomonocytic Leukaemia in Hong Kong over the Past Two Decades, HK J Paediatr . 2012, 2012;17:148-155.
Tong W.Y.T., Shen W., Yeung C.W.F., Zhao Y., Cheng S.H., Chu P.K., Chan D., Chan G.C.F., Cheung K.M.C., Yeung K.W.K. and Lam Y.W., Functional replication of the tendon tissue microenvironment by a bioimprinted substrate and the support of tenocytic differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells, Biomaterials. 2012.
Wong H.M., Chu C.H. and Chan G.C.F., Caries experience of paediatric oncology patients in Hong Kong. , Journal of Dental Research. 2011, 90 (Spec Iss B): 39.
Wong H.M., Tang KT K.T., Tsang ML M.L., Cheung SLC S.L.C., Cheung C.Y., Kung A.Y.N., Kwok M.N., Wong S.W., Yuen W.S.V., Chan G.C.F. and Chu C.H., Prevalence of oral mucositis in children and adolescent undergoing chemotherapy, Journal of Dental Research . 2011, 90 (Spec Iss B): 1615.
Wong M.Y., Wong H.L., Chan S., Chan G.C.F. and Chan B.P., Regulation of migration characteristics of human mesenchymal stem cells (hMSCs) by encapsulation in collagen matrix. , Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine International Society Asia-Pacific Chapter Meeting (TERMIS-AP) 3-5 Aug 2011. Waterfront Conference Centre, Singapore.. 2011, 182.
Wong Y.K., Han S.J., Chan C.H., Shum D.K.Y., Chan G.C.F. and Chan B.P., Characterization of human mesenchymal stem cells selected by collagen barrier., Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine International Society Asia-Pacific Chapter Meeting (TERMIS-AP) 3-5 Aug 2011. Waterfront Conference Centre, Singapore.. 2011, 182.
Ye J.Y., Chan G.C.F. and Yang M., Serotonin enhanced megakaryopoiesis, proplatelet formation and stimulated thrombopoietin release from human mesenchymal stem cells., Hong Kong Journal of Paediatrics. 2011;16:218 (Proceedings for Joint Annual Scientific Meeting 2011: The Hong Kong Paediatric Society and American Academy of Pediatrics in conjunction with Hong Kong Paediatric Nurses Association).. 2011, 16: 218.
Yu J., Cheuk D.K.L., Chiang A.K.S., Ha S.Y. and Chan G.C.F., Cystic-like liver tumours in children: two diseases with similar appearance but different outcome, 18th Hong Kong International Cancer Congress, LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, November 3-5, 2011.


Researcher : Chan KW

List of Research Outputs

Cheung Y.F., Hong W.J., Chan K.W. and Wong S.J., Modulating Effects of Matrix Metalloproteinase-3 and -9 Polymorphisms on Aortic Stiffness and Aortic Root Dilation in Patients after Tetralogy of Fallot Repair, International Journal of Cardiology. 2011, 151: 214-217.
Lai C.T.M., Chow P.C., Wong S.J., Chan K.W. and Cheung Y.F., Annexin A5 Levels in Patients after Atrial Switch Operation for TGA: Association with Impaired Systemic Ventricular Myocardial Deformation (Abstract Presentation), The 4th Congress of Asia-Pacific Pediatric Cardiac Society, Taipei, Taiwan, April 4 to 7, 2012 . 2012.
Lai C.T.M., Chan K.W., Wong S.J., Chow P.C. and Cheung Y.F., Circulating levels of biomarkers of collagen synthesis and ventricular function and dyssynchrony in adolescents and young adults after repair of tetralogy of Fallot , American Heart Journal . 2011, 162: 467-473.
Lee P.P.W., Chan K.W., Lee T.L., Ho M.H.K., Chen X.Y., Li C.H., Chu K.M., Zeng H.S. and Lau Y.L., Penicilliosis in Children Without HIV Infection—Are They Immunodeficient?, Clinical Infectious Disease. 2012, 54(2): e8-e19.


Researcher : Chan S

List of Research Outputs

Cheung Y.F., Chan S., Yang M., Ye J.Y., Ha S.Y., Wong S.J. and Chan G.C.F., Circulating CD133+VEGFR2+ and CD34+VEGFR2+ Cells and Arterial Function in Patients with Beta-Thalassaemia Major, Annals of Hematology . 2012, 91: 345-352.
Wong M.Y., Wong H.L., Chan S., Chan G.C.F. and Chan B.P., Regulation of migration characteristics of human mesenchymal stem cells (hMSCs) by encapsulation in collagen matrix. , Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine International Society Asia-Pacific Chapter Meeting (TERMIS-AP) 3-5 Aug 2011. Waterfront Conference Centre, Singapore.. 2011, 182.


Researcher : Chan SHS

List of Research Outputs

Li J., Wong W.H.S., Chan S.H.S., Chim J.C.S., Cheung K.M.C., Lee T.L., Au W.Y., Ha S.Y., Lau Y.L. and Chan G.C.F., Factors Affecting Mesenchymal Stromal Cells Yield from Bone Marrow Aspiration., Chin J Cancer Research (in press). 2011.


Researcher : Chan SY

Project Title:The effect of Tspyl2, a Novel Nucleosome Assembly Protein, on gene expression profile in the hippocampus
Investigator(s):Chan SY
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:12/2009
Completion Date:12/2011


Project Title:Role of the nucleosome assembly protein TSPY-like 2 in cell cycle control upon DNA damage
Investigator(s):Chan SY, Ching YP
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:02/2011


Project Title:Behavioural phenotyping of a mouse model with social dysfunction
Investigator(s):Chan SY, Li Q
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:05/2012


List of Research Outputs

Chung B.H.Y., Chan S.Y., Chow P.C., Wong K.T., Lun K.S., Chau A.K.T. and Lau Y.L., Two Chinese Patients with Loeys-Dietz Syndrome due to TGFBR2 Mutations, Hong Kong Journal of Paediatrics (new series). Proceedings of Congress of Joint Annual Scientific Meeting 2011, The Hong Kong Paediatric Society and American Academy Pediatrics in conjunction with Hong Kong Paediatric Nurses Association, 4-5 June 2011. 2011, 16(3).
Li Q., Wong K.K., Wei R., Lam S.S.Y., Zhang X., Sham P.C., Chua S.E., Chan S.Y. and McAlonan G.M., X-linked Tspyl2 deficit mouse is associated with a phenotype of schizophrenia, SIRS. 2012.
Liu H. and Chan S.Y., Structural and Functional Study of TSPYL2, 16th Research Postgraduate Symposium, HKU, 7-8 December 2011.
Tsang K.H., Tao K.P. and Chan S.Y., Tspyl2, a Nucleosome Assembly Protein, is Important for the Expression of NR2A/B and Auditory Associated Learning and Memory, 16th Research Postgraduate Symposium, HKU, 7-8 December 2011.


Researcher : Chan SY

List of Research Outputs

Chung B.H.Y., Chan S.Y., Chow P.C., Wong K.T., Lun K.S., Chau A.K.T. and Lau Y.L., Two Chinese Patients with Loeys-Dietz Syndrome due to TGFBR2 Mutations, Hong Kong Journal of Paediatrics (new series). Proceedings of Congress of Joint Annual Scientific Meeting 2011, The Hong Kong Paediatric Society and American Academy Pediatrics in conjunction with Hong Kong Paediatric Nurses Association, 4-5 June 2011. 2011, 16(3).
Li Q., Wong K.K., Wei R., Lam S.S.Y., Zhang X., Sham P.C., Chua S.E., Chan S.Y. and McAlonan G.M., X-linked Tspyl2 deficit mouse is associated with a phenotype of schizophrenia, SIRS. 2012.
Liu H. and Chan S.Y., Structural and Functional Study of TSPYL2, 16th Research Postgraduate Symposium, HKU, 7-8 December 2011.
Tsang K.H., Tao K.P. and Chan S.Y., Tspyl2, a Nucleosome Assembly Protein, is Important for the Expression of NR2A/B and Auditory Associated Learning and Memory, 16th Research Postgraduate Symposium, HKU, 7-8 December 2011.


Researcher : Chan WK

List of Research Outputs

Cheung B.K.W., Sze D.M.Y., Chan W.K., Deng R.X., Tu W. and Chan G.C.F., Brazilian green propolis and its constituent, Artepillin C inhibits allogeneic activated human CD4 T cells expansion and activation, Journal of Ethnopharmacology. 2011, 138(2): 463-471.


Researcher : Chau AKT

List of Research Outputs

Chung B.H.Y., Man E., Lun K.S. and Chau A.K.T., Identification of TAZ mutation in a family with X-linked dilated cardiomyopathy by Next Generation Sequencing, European Conference of Human Genetics (ESHG) 2012, Nurnberg, Germany, 23-26 June 2012.
Chung B.H.Y., Chan S.Y., Chow P.C., Wong K.T., Lun K.S., Chau A.K.T. and Lau Y.L., Two Chinese Patients with Loeys-Dietz Syndrome due to TGFBR2 Mutations, Hong Kong Journal of Paediatrics (new series). Proceedings of Congress of Joint Annual Scientific Meeting 2011, The Hong Kong Paediatric Society and American Academy Pediatrics in conjunction with Hong Kong Paediatric Nurses Association, 4-5 June 2011. 2011, 16(3).


Researcher : Chee WYY

List of Research Outputs

Chee W.Y.Y., Wong K.Y. and Low L.C.K., Review of primary hypothyroidism in very low birthweight infants in a perinatal centre in Hong Kong, Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health. 2011, 47(11): 824-831.


Researcher : Chen HSR

List of Research Outputs

Chiu S.S.S., Chan K.H., So L.Y., Chen H.S.R., Chan E.L. and Peiris J.S.M., The population based socioeconomic burden of pediatric influenza-associated hospitalization in Hong Kong, Vaccine. 2012, 30(10).


Researcher : Chen M

List of Research Outputs

Chen M., Chan G.C.F. and Cheung Y.F., Iron overload induces mitochondria-dependent apoptosis and calpain-dependent titin proteolysis of cardiomyocytes , Hong Kong College of Cardiology, Twentieth Annual Scientific Congress, 4 - 6 May 2012, Hong Kong . 2012.


Researcher : Cheuk DKL

List of Research Outputs

Cheuk D.K.L., Chiang A.K.S., Ha S.Y. and Chan G.C.F., Health-related Quality of Life in Childhood Cancer Survivors, 18th Hong Kong International Cancer Congress, LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, November 3-5, 2011.
Cheuk D.K.L., Chiang A.K.S., Ha S.Y. and Chan G.C.F., Malignancies in patients with neurofibromatosis type 1, 18th Hong Kong International Cancer Congress, LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, November 3-5, 2011.
Chiang A.K.S., Leung A.W., Vincent L., Lee A.C., Cheng F.W., Cheuk D.K.L., Luk C.W., Ling S.C. and Li C.K., Prognosis and outcome of relapsed acute lymphoblastic leukemia : A Hong Kong Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Study Group Report, Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2012.
Chung B.H.Y., Cheuk D.K.L., Tang M.H.Y., Lau E.T.K., Chan Y.K. and Lau Y.L., Disclosing Results of Autism Genomic Testing-Systematic Review and Applying Its Results to Clinical Practice, International Meeting for Autism Research (IMFAR), Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 17-19 May 2012. 29.
Duan Y.L., Ha S.Y., Loong F., Cheuk D.K.L., Chan G.C.F. and Chiang A.K.S., Treatment of pediatric patient with stage Ⅳ extranodal natural killer/T-cell lymphoma, nasal type --- A case report and literature review, 治療兒童IV期結外鼻型NK/T細胞淋巴瘤一例報告並文獻複習, Chinese Journal of Hematology. 中國血液學雜誌, 2011, 32 (10): 701-703.
Duan Y.L., Ha S.Y., Nong X.L., Cheuk D.K.L., Chan G.C.F. and Chiang A.K.S., 治療兒童IV期結外鼻型NK/T細胞淋巴瘤一例報告並文獻復習, 中華血液學雜誌 2011 Oct;32(10):701-3. 2011, 32(`10): 701-703.
Yu J., Cheuk D.K.L., Chiang A.K.S., Ha S.Y. and Chan G.C.F., Cystic-like liver tumours in children: two diseases with similar appearance but different outcome, 18th Hong Kong International Cancer Congress, LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, November 3-5, 2011.


Researcher : Cheuk KLD

List of Research Outputs

Surapolchai P., Ha S.Y., Chiang A.K.S., Cheuk K.L.D., Li C.H., So J.C.C., Wan T.S.K. and Chan G.C.F., Challenges in the Management of Juvenile Myelomonocytic Leukaemia in Hong Kong over the Past Two Decades, HK J Paediatr . 2012, 2012;17:148-155.


Researcher : Cheung BKW

List of Research Outputs

Cheung B.K.W., Sze D.M.Y., Chan W.K., Deng R.X., Tu W. and Chan G.C.F., Brazilian green propolis and its constituent, Artepillin C inhibits allogeneic activated human CD4 T cells expansion and activation, Journal of Ethnopharmacology. 2011, 138(2): 463-471.


Researcher : Cheung PT

Project Title:The Endocrine Society 83rd Annual Meeting Mutations of the CYP11B2 Gene in a Patient with Corticosterone Methyl Oxidase Type II Deficiency
Investigator(s):Cheung PT
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:06/2001


Project Title:International Perinatal Collegium 2005 Meeting New Approaches in Old Models - Identification of Novel Molecular Alterations in Neonatal Mouse Hypoxic-Ischaemic Brain Damage
Investigator(s):Cheung PT
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:07/2005


Project Title:4th Asian Epigenomics Meeting Methyl mercury induced epigenetic dysregulation of BDNF gene in NG108 cells in vitro – a possible mechanism of environment-epigenome interactions underlying neuropsychiatric and neurodevelopmental disorders.
Investigator(s):Cheung PT
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:08/2009


List of Research Outputs

McManus A.M., Mellecker R.R. and Cheung P.T., The effectiveness of a short-term low-intensity walking intervention on lipid profile in obese adolescents., In: Williams C and Armstrong N , Children and Exercise XXVI.. London, Routledge, 2011, 237-241.
McManus A.M., Mellecker R.R., Yu C. and Cheung P.T., The effectiveness of a short-term low-intensity walking intervention on lipid profile in obese adolescents., XXVII Biennial Conference of the European Group of Pediatric Work Physiology. 2011.


Researcher : Cheung YF

Project Title:CSX/NKX2.5 mutations in patients with pulmonary atresia and intact ventricular septum
Investigator(s):Cheung YF, Chan SY
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:11/2003


Project Title:Development of a multimedia tool for teaching of paediatric cardiology
Investigator(s):Cheung YF
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:Run Run Shaw Research and Teaching Endowment Fund - Teaching Grants
Start Date:04/2004


Project Title:Impact of right ventricular volume overload on left ventricular strain and torsion in patients after surgical repair of tetralogy of Fallot: analysis by novel 3-dimensional speckle tracking echocardiography
Investigator(s):Cheung YF
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:12/2009


Project Title:Right and Left Ventricular Mechanical Dyssynchrony in Iron Loaded Patients with Beta-Thalassaemia Major
Investigator(s):Cheung YF, Chan GCF
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2010
Completion Date:12/2011


Project Title:Mechanics of Ventricular-Ventricular Interaction in Patients After Tetralogy of Fallot Repair: Analysis by Three-dimensional Speckle Tracking Echocardiography
Investigator(s):Cheung YF
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2011


Project Title:Circulating MicroRNA and Right Ventricular Function in Patients After Repair of Tetralogy of Fallot
Investigator(s):Cheung YF, Ng EKO
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:02/2011


Project Title:American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2011 Left ventricular torsional mechanics remains impaired in patients with beta-thalassaemia major despite bone marrow transplantation
Investigator(s):Cheung YF
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:11/2011
Completion Date:11/2011


Project Title:Neo-Aortic Root Stiffness following Arterial Switch Operation: Relationship with Neo-Aortic Root Dilatation and Regurgitation
Investigator(s):Cheung YF
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:05/2012


List of Research Outputs

Chen M., Chan G.C.F. and Cheung Y.F., Iron overload induces mitochondria-dependent apoptosis and calpain-dependent titin proteolysis of cardiomyocytes , Hong Kong College of Cardiology, Twentieth Annual Scientific Congress, 4 - 6 May 2012, Hong Kong . 2012.
Chen R.H.S., Wong W.H.S. and Cheung Y.F., Unmasking of Reduced Contractile Reserve by Exercise Stress in Adolescents after Arterial Switch Operation for Complete Transposition of the Great Arteries (Abstract Presentation), The 4th Congress of Asia-Pacific Pediatric Cardiac Society, Taipei, Taiwan, April 4 to 7, 2012.
Cheung Y.F., 'Explore the World of Medicine' Volume II育醫造才:探索世界.第二章先天性心臟病微創導管療法, 育醫造才:探索世界.第二章先天性心臟病微創導管療法, 香港大學李嘉誠醫學院出版. 2012.
Cheung Y.F., Advances in non-invasive imagin of paediatric cardiovascular diseases: echocardiography, CT, MRI and beyond, The 17th National Pediatric Cardiology Conference, 13-16 June 2012. 2012.
Cheung Y.F., Anti-coagulation after Fontan procedure: Is it indicated? , 16th Chinese Cardiology Congress in Wenzhou, PR China, September 22 - 25 2011. 2011.
Cheung Y.F., Anticoagulation strategy after Fontan-type procedures, Hong Kong College of Cardiology, Twentieth Annual Scientific Congress, 4 - 6 May 2012, Hong Kong . 2012.
Cheung Y.F., Chan S., Yang M., Ye J.Y., Ha S.Y., Wong S.J. and Chan G.C.F., Circulating CD133+VEGFR2+ and CD34+VEGFR2+ Cells and Arterial Function in Patients with Beta-Thalassaemia Major, Annals of Hematology . 2012, 91: 345-352.
Cheung Y.F., Early diagnosis and intervention of subclinical vascular change in the child and adolescent, the 4th Congress of Asia-Pacific Pediatric Cardiac Society, Taipei, Taiwan April 4 to 7 2012. 2012.
Cheung Y.F., Functional assessment of the right ventricle and its interaction with the left ventricle, Cross-straits Medicine Exchange Association, Xiamen, PR China . 2011.
Cheung Y.F., Kawasaki Disease in Hong Kong 2000 - 2011 , The 10th International Kawasaki Disease Symposium, Kyoto, Japan, Feb 7 to 10, 2012 . 2012.
Cheung Y.F., Left ventricular dyssynchrony after right ventricular pacing in children, Hong Kong College of Cardiology, Paediatric Cardiac Arrhythmias Symposium, 24 March 2012. 2012.
Cheung Y.F., Chan G.C.F., Au W.Y., Lam W.W.M., Cheung W.W.W., Ho Y.C., Wong S.J. and Ha S.Y., Left ventricular torsional mechanics remains impaired in patients with beta-thalassaemia major despite bone marrow transplanation, American Heart Association Scientifice Sessions 2011, Orlando, Florida, USA 2011.
Cheung Y.F., Li S.N., Chan G.C.F., Wong S.J. and Ha S.Y., Left ventricular twisting and untwisting motion in childhood survivors, Echocardiography. 2011, 28: 738-745.
Cheung Y.F., Hong W.J., Chan K.W. and Wong S.J., Modulating Effects of Matrix Metalloproteinase-3 and -9 Polymorphisms on Aortic Stiffness and Aortic Root Dilation in Patients after Tetralogy of Fallot Repair, International Journal of Cardiology. 2011, 151: 214-217.
Cheung Y.F., Objective assessment of indications for pulmonary valve implantation, the 4th Congress of Asia-Pacific Pediatric Cardiac Society, Taipei, Taiwan April 4 to 7 2012.. 2012.
Cheung Y.F., Protecting the Rights of the Human Research Subjects: Role of the Institutional Review Board, Induction Seminar on Research and Research Integrity, LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong. 2011.
Cheung Y.F., Pulmonary valve replacement after repair of Tetralogy of Fallot: rationale, indication and timing, 1st Oriental Congress of Pediatrics, Pediatric Heart Forum, Shanghai, PR China . 2011.
Cheung Y.F., Role of 3D wall motion tracking in heart failure, The 6th Asian Pacific Congress of Heart Failure, Chiang Mai, Thailand, Feb 2 - 5, 2012. 2012.
Cheung Y.F., Systemic right ventricle in congenitally corrected transposition of the great arteries, the 4th Congress of Asia-Pacific Pediatric Cardiac Society, Taipei, Taiwan April 4 to 7 2012.. 2012.
Cheung Y.F., Wong S.J., Liang X.C. and Cheung E.W.Y., Torsional mechanics of the left ventricle in patients after surgical repair of tetralogy of Fallot, Circulation Journal . 2011, 75: 1735-1741.
Cheung Y.F., Ventricular interaction in congenital heart disease , The 6th Asian Pacific Congress of Heart Failure, Chiang Mei, Thailand, Feb 2 - 5, 2012 . 2012.
Cheung Y.F., 小兒心臟病學 (Pediatric Cardiology), 第40章,肺動脈閉鎖伴室間隔缺損,人民衞生出版社,主編楊思源陳樹寶353-357(2012). 2012.
Chow P.C., Liang X.C. and Cheung Y.F., Diastolic ventricular interacton in patients after atrial switch for transposition of the great arteries: A speckle tracking echocardiographic study, International Journal of Cardiology . 2011, 152: 28-34.
Chow P.C., Lai C.T.M. and Cheung Y.F., Resting Systemic Right Ventricular Dyssynchrony is Associated with Reduced Contractile Reserve during Exercise Stress in Adults after Atrial Switch Repair for Complete Transposition of the Great Arteries (Abstract Presentation), The 4th Congress of Asia-Pacific Pediatric Cardiac Society, Taipei, Taiwan, April 4 to 7, 2012 . 2012.
Davila S., Khor C.C., Breunis W.B., Lee Y.C., Shimizu C., Wright V.J., Yeung R.S., Tan D.E.K., Sim K.S., Wang J.J., Wong T.Y., Pang M., Mitchell P., Cimaz R., Dahdah N., Cheung Y.F., Huang G.Y., Yang W., Park I.S., Lee J.K., Wu J.Y., Levin M., Burns J.C., Burgner D., Kuijpers T.W. and Hibberd M.L., A genome-wide association study identifies a new genetic susceptibility factor for Kawasaki disease, The 10th International Kawasaki Disease Symposium, Kyoto, Japan, Feb 7 to 10, 2012 . 2012.
Ho P.K., Lai C.T.M., Wong S.J. and Cheung Y.F., Three-dimensional mechanical dyssynchrony and myocardial deformation of the left ventricle in patients with tricuspid atresia after Fontan procedure, Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography. 2012, 25: 393-400.
Khor C.C., Davila S., Breunis W.B., Lee Y.C., Shimizu C., Wright V.J., Yeung R.S.M., Tan D.E.K., Sim K.S., Wang J.J., Wong T.Y., Pang J., Mitchell P., Cimaz R., Dahdah N., Cheung Y.F., Huang G.Y., Yang W., Park I.S., Lee J.K., Wu J.Y., Levin M., Burns J.C., Burgner D., Kuijpers T.C., Hibberd M.L., HK-Shanghai Kawaski Disease Genetics C.O.N.S.O.R.T.I.U.M., Korea Kawasaki Disease C.O.N.S.O.R.T.I.U.M., Taiwan Kawasaki Disease C.O.N.S.O.R.T.I.U.M., International Kawasaki Disease C.O.N.S.O.R.T.I.U.M., US Kawasaki Disease C.O.N.S.O.R.T.I.U.M. and Blue Mountain Eye S.T.U.D.Y., Genome-wide association study identifies FCGR2A as a susceptibility locus for Kawasaki disease, Nature Genetics. 2011, 43(12): 1241-1246.
Lai C.T.M., Chow P.C., Wong S.J., Chan K.W. and Cheung Y.F., Annexin A5 Levels in Patients after Atrial Switch Operation for TGA: Association with Impaired Systemic Ventricular Myocardial Deformation (Abstract Presentation), The 4th Congress of Asia-Pacific Pediatric Cardiac Society, Taipei, Taiwan, April 4 to 7, 2012 . 2012.
Lai C.T.M., Ng E.K., Chow P.C., Kwong A. and Cheung Y.F., Circulating Microrna Expression Profile in Adult Patients with a Systemic Right Ventricle after Atrial Switch Operation for Complete Transposition of the Great Arteries (Abstract Presentation), The 4th Congress of Asia-Pacific Pediatric Cardiac Society, Taipei, Taiwan, April 4 to 7, 2012.
Lai C.T.M., Chan K.W., Wong S.J., Chow P.C. and Cheung Y.F., Circulating levels of biomarkers of collagen synthesis and ventricular function and dyssynchrony in adolescents and young adults after repair of tetralogy of Fallot , American Heart Journal . 2011, 162: 467-473.
Li S.N., Wong S.J. and Cheung Y.F., Novel area strain based on three-dimensional wall motion analysis for assessment of left ventricular performance after repair of Tetralogy of Fallot, Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography . 2011, 24: 819-825.
Tsang F., Chow P.C., Cheng L.C. and Cheung Y.F., Cardiomyocyte Apoptosis in Patients with Pressure-loaded Right Ventricle (Abstract Presentation), The 4th Congress of Asia-Pacific Pediatric Cardiac Society, Taipei, Taiwan, April 4 to 7, 2012.
Yu W., Wong S.J. and Cheung Y.F., Left ventricular mechanics in patients with a history of Kawasaki disease: analysis by 3-dimensional speckle tracking echocardiography, The 10th International Kawasaki Disease Symposium, Kyoto, Japan, Feb 7 to 10, 2012.


Researcher : Chiang AKS

Project Title:Genetic studies of tubercubosis
Investigator(s):Chiang AKS
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:Other Funding Scheme
Start Date:03/2002


Project Title:Prospective study of virologic and immunologic parameters of primary Epstein-Barr virus infection in Chinese children
Investigator(s):Chiang AKS, Chan KH
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:10/2003


Project Title:Prospective study of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) strains in primary EBV infection
Investigator(s):Chiang AKS
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:11/2004


Project Title:Longitudinal study of Epstein-Barr virus specific antibody responses in childhood infectious mononucleosis
Investigator(s):Chiang AKS
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:12/2005


Project Title:Sequence analysis of Epstein-Barr virus strains in nasopharyngeal carcinoma
Investigator(s):Chiang AKS, Kwong DLW
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:12/2008
Completion Date:11/2011


Project Title:Tracking CD4 and CD8 positive virus-specific polyfunctional T cells in Epstein-Barr virus infection
Investigator(s):Chiang AKS
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:12/2009
Completion Date:05/2012


Project Title:Investigation of bortezomib in activation of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) in EBV-associated malignancies
Investigator(s):Chiang AKS
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:02/2011


Project Title:AACR Annual Meeting 2012 Activation of lytic cycle of Epstein-Barr virus by suberoylanilide hydroxamic acid affects apoptosis and tumor growth suppression of nasopharyngeal carcinoma
Investigator(s):Chiang AKS
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:03/2012
Completion Date:04/2012


Project Title:Longitudinal study of Epstein-Barr virus-specific T cell immunity in post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder
Investigator(s):Chiang AKS
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:06/2012


List of Research Outputs

Cheuk D.K.L., Chiang A.K.S., Ha S.Y. and Chan G.C.F., Health-related Quality of Life in Childhood Cancer Survivors, 18th Hong Kong International Cancer Congress, LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, November 3-5, 2011.
Cheuk D.K.L., Chiang A.K.S., Ha S.Y. and Chan G.C.F., Malignancies in patients with neurofibromatosis type 1, 18th Hong Kong International Cancer Congress, LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, November 3-5, 2011.
Chiang A.K.S. and Hui K.F., Activation of lytic cycle of Epstein-Barr virus by suberoylanilide hydroxamic acid affects apoptosis and tumor growth suppression of nasopharyngeal carcinoma, American Association for Cancer Research - AACR103rd Annual Meeting 2012, March 31-April 4, 2012, Chicago, IL . 2012.
Chiang A.K.S., Hui K.F., Ho D.N.Y., Tsang C.M., Middledorp J.M. and Tsao G.S.W., Activation of lytic cycle of Epstein-Barr virus by subroylanilide hydroxamic acid leads to apoptosis and tumor growth suppression of nasopharyngeal carcinoma., Int J cancer. 2012.
Chiang A.K.S., Challenges in management of paediatric lymphomas: interactive case discussion, 8th Continual Education Program (第八届血液学新知学习班), Beijing Children's Hospital, Beijing, China, 22 September. 2011.
Chiang A.K.S., Epstein-Barr virus associated lymphoproliferative diseases: clinical spectrum and biology, 8th Continual Education Program (第八届血液学新知学习班), Beijing Children's Hospital, Beijing, China, 22 September. 2011.
Chiang A.K.S., Overview of diagnosis and treatment of paediatric sarcomas, Post-registration Certificate Course in Paediatric Oncology Nursing, Institute of Advanced Nusing Studies, Hong Kong, 11 October. 2011.
Chiang A.K.S., Leung A.W., Vincent L., Lee A.C., Cheng F.W., Cheuk D.K.L., Luk C.W., Ling S.C. and Li C.K., Prognosis and outcome of relapsed acute lymphoblastic leukemia : A Hong Kong Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Study Group Report, Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2012.
Chiang A.K.S., Targeting Epstein-Barr virus lytic cycle induction in EBV-positive epithelial malignancies, Tumour Virology Group, University of Pennsylvania, Wistar Institute, Philadelphia, USA, Sep 6, 2011. 2011.
Chiang A.K.S. and Hui K.F., Targeting Epstein-Barr virus lytic cycle induction in nasopharyngeal carcinoma by suberoylanilide hydroxamic acid, ASBMB 2011 Special Symposium on Recent Advances in Pathogenic Human Viruses, Guangzhou, China, July 24-26 (oral presentation). 2011, 59.
Chiang A.K.S., Tracking Epstein-Barr virus-specific T cell responses in long term viral carriers, patients with PTLD and infectious mononucleosis, 8th Continual Education Program (第八届血液学新知学习班), Beijing Children's Hospital, Beijing, China, 22 September. 2011.
Duan Y.L., Ha S.Y., Loong F., Cheuk D.K.L., Chan G.C.F. and Chiang A.K.S., Treatment of pediatric patient with stage Ⅳ extranodal natural killer/T-cell lymphoma, nasal type --- A case report and literature review, 治療兒童IV期結外鼻型NK/T細胞淋巴瘤一例報告並文獻複習, Chinese Journal of Hematology. 中國血液學雜誌, 2011, 32 (10): 701-703.
Duan Y.L., Ha S.Y., Nong X.L., Cheuk D.K.L., Chan G.C.F. and Chiang A.K.S., 治療兒童IV期結外鼻型NK/T細胞淋巴瘤一例報告並文獻復習, 中華血液學雜誌 2011 Oct;32(10):701-3. 2011, 32(`10): 701-703.
GUO H.X., Chan G.C.F., Chiang A.K.S., Ho M.H.K., CHAN E.Y. and Ha S.Y., Dural sinus thrombosis owing to polycythaemia vera in a 12-year-old girl., Paediatr Int Child Health. 2012, 32(3):167-70.
Hui K.F. and Chiang A.K.S., Induction of early phase of Epstein-Barr virus lytic cycle programs nasopharyngeal carcinoma to approach cell death, 18th Hong Kong International Cancer Congress, LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, November 3-5, 2011.
Kwok H., Tong A.H.Y., Kwong D.L.W., Farrell P.J., Lin C., Lok S. and Chiang A.K.S., Genomic Sequencing and Comparative Analysis of Epstein-Barr Virus Genome Isolated from Primary Nascopharyngeal Carcinoma Biopsy, PLoS ONE. 2012, 7: e36939.doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0036939.
Lam B.H.W., Hui K.F., Ho D.N.Y. and Chiang A.K.S., Combination of bortezomib and suberoylanilide hydroxamic acid synergistically induces apoptosis of nasopharyngeal carcinoma through generation of reactive oxygen species, 18th Hong Kong International Cancer Congress, LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, November 3-5, 2011.
Ning J. and Chiang A.K.S., Long term viral carriers produce higher magnitude and functionality of Epstein-Barr virus specific T cells than patients with post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder, Cold Spring Harbor Asia Symposium on Infection and Immunology, Suzhou, China, Sep 8-12. 2011.
Surapolchai P., Ha S.Y., Chiang A.K.S., Cheuk K.L.D., Li C.H., So J.C.C., Wan T.S.K. and Chan G.C.F., Challenges in the Management of Juvenile Myelomonocytic Leukaemia in Hong Kong over the Past Two Decades, HK J Paediatr . 2012, 2012;17:148-155.
Yu J., Cheuk D.K.L., Chiang A.K.S., Ha S.Y. and Chan G.C.F., Cystic-like liver tumours in children: two diseases with similar appearance but different outcome, 18th Hong Kong International Cancer Congress, LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, November 3-5, 2011.


Researcher : Chim S

List of Research Outputs

Tu W., Yang H., Luo H., Shi H., Wong W.H.S., Lau W.S., Yip C., Yuen S.F., Chim S., Chan W.K.Y., Wong S.N., Ho C.S., Feng T., Lam K.T., Li H., Lee P.P.W., Mao M. and Lau Y.L., One-year Follow Up of Melamine-associated Renal Stones in Sichuan and Hong Kong, Hong Kong Journal of Paediatrics (new series). 2012, 17: 12-23.


Researcher : Chiu SSS

Project Title:Streptococcus pneumoniae carriage in young children in Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Chiu SSS, Ho PL
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:Health Services Research Fund - Full Grants
Start Date:10/1999


Project Title:Impact of universal vaccination with the 7-valent conjugate pneumocccal vaccine (PCV7) in Hong Kong on the incidence of pneumonia hospitalization and carriage in children
Investigator(s):Chiu SSS, Ho PL
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:Centre for Health Protection
Start Date:07/2010


List of Research Outputs

Chiu S.S.S., Lau Y.L., Ho P.L., Ang L., Chow K.H. and Chan M.Y., Changes in nasopharyngeal carriage and serotype distribution of antibiotic-resistant Streptococcus pneumonias before and after the introduction of 7-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine in Hong Kong, Diagnostic Microbiology and Infectious Disease. 2011, 71(4).
Chiu S.S.S., Outstanding Team HKWC, 2012.
Chiu S.S.S., Paediatric Infectious Disease and Immunology Course 2012, HongKong - Treatment and Prevention of Serious Infections in Children 29 June 2012, 2012.
Chiu S.S.S., Chan K.H., So L.Y., Chen H.S.R., Chan E.L. and Peiris J.S.M., The population based socioeconomic burden of pediatric influenza-associated hospitalization in Hong Kong, Vaccine. 2012, 30(10).
Cowling B.J., Chan K.H., Klick B.A., Durrani S., Chou S.K., Wong S.T., Kam M.S., Kwok H.K.H., Ng S., Chiu S.S.S., Peiris J.S.M. and Ip D.K.M., Efficacy of live attenuated seasonal and pandemic influenza vaccine in school-age children: A randomized controlled trial (abstract), 4th ESWI Influenza Conference on 11-14 September 2011 in Malta. Malta, European Scientific Working Group on Influenza, 2011, A508P.
Cowling B.J., Fang J., Nishiura H., Chan K.H., Ng S., Ip D.K.M., Chiu S.S.S., Leung G.M. and Peiris J.S.M., Increased risk of non-influenza respiratory virus infections associated with receipt of inactivated influenza vaccine, Clinical Infectious Diseases. 2012, 54(12): 1778-83.
Ho P.L., Lo W.U., Yeung M.K., Li Z., Chan J., Yam W.C., Tong A.H., Bao J.Y., Lin C.H., Chiu S.S.S., Lok S. and Chow K.H., Dissemination of pHK01-like incompatibility group IncFII plasmids encoding CTX-M-14 in Escherichia coli from human and animal sources., Veterinary Microbiology . 2012.
Ho P.L., Li Z., Lai E.L.Y., Cheng V.C. and Chiu S.S.S., Emergence of NDM-1-producing Enterobacteriaceae in China, J Antimicrob Chemother. 2012, 67(6).
Ho P.L., Chiu S.S.S., Chan M.Y., Gan Y., Chow K.H., Lai E.L. and Lau Y.L., Molecular epidemiology and nasal carriage of Staphylococcus aureus and methicillin-resistant S. aureus among young children attending day care centers and kindergartens in Hong Kong, Journal of Infection . 2012, 64(5).
Wang X., Yang L., Chan K.P., Chiu S.S.S., Chan K.H., Peiris J.S.M. and Wong C.M., Model selection in time series studies of influenza-associated mortality, PLoS One. 2012, 7(6): e39423.
Wang X., Yang L., Chan K.P., Chiu S.S.S., Chan K.H., Peiris J.S.M. and Wong C.M., Performance of model selection criteria in time series studies of influenza-associated mortality (abstract and poster presentation), 16th Research Postgraduate Symposium on 7-8 December 2011 in Hong Kong. 2011, 4.26: 131.
Wang X., Yang L., Chan K.P., Chiu S.S.S., Chan K.H., Peiris J.S.M. and Wong C.M., Performance of three influenza activity proxy variables for estimating age-specific hospitalization associated with influenza in Hong Kong (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting on 27 November 2011 in Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2011.
Yang L., Chan K.P., Cowling B.J., Chiu S.S.S., Chan K.H., Peiris J.S.M. and Wong C.M., Estimation of mortality burden associated with 2009 pandemic H1N1 in Hong Kong (abstract), 4th ESWI Influenza Conference on 11-14 September 2011 in Malta. Malta, European Scientific Working Group on Influenza, 2011, B608P.


Researcher : Chong CY

List of Research Outputs

Ho M.H.K., Aung K.P.P., Wong W.H.S., Chan E.Y.T., Lee T.L., Chong C.Y., Chow W.C., Lee P.P.W. and Lau Y.L., IgE Food Sensitization Amongst Children with Atopic Eczema, Hong Kong Journal of Paediatrics (new series). 2011, 16: 155-163.
Mao H., Yang W., Lee P.P.W., Ho M.H.K., Yang J., Zeng S., Chong C.Y., Lee T.L., Tu W. and Lau Y.L., Exome sequencing identifies novel compound heterozygous mutations of IL-10 receptor 1 in neonatal-onset Crohn’s disease, Genes and Immunity [Epub ahead of print] [doi:10.1038/gene.2012.8]. 2012, 2012: 1-6.


Researcher : Chong WP

List of Research Outputs

Ling M.T., Tu W., Han Y., Mao H., Chong W.P., Guan J., Liu M., Lam K.T., Law H.K.W., Peiris J.S.M., Takahashi K. and Lau Y.L., Mannose-Binding LectinContributes to Deleterious Inflammatory Response in Pandemic H1N1 and Avian H9N2 Infection, Journal of Infectious Diseases. 2012, 205(1): 44-53.


Researcher : Chow CB

List of Research Outputs

Chan E.K.L., Choi W.M., Fong D.Y.T., Chow C.B., Leung M. and Ip P., Violence: Recognition, Management, and Preventon. Characteristics of family violence victims presenting to emergency services in Hong Kong, Journal of Emergency Medicine. 2012, 44: 249-258.
Chung B.H.Y., Ip P., Chow C.B., Chin R., Lau Y.L. and Koren G., Teratology and Developmental Pharmacology: Why Should Paediatricians Care?, Hong Kong Journal of Paediatrics (new series). 2011, 16: 264-272.
Ip P., Chow C.B. and Chan A.W.M., Policy Brief written for Asia-pacific Regional Network for Early Childhood (ARNEC) No.4 - Health and Hygiene in Early Childhood Settings (for 0 - 3 years) Outside of Home. Dec 2011., 2011.


Researcher : Chow PC

List of Research Outputs

Chow P.C., Lai C.T.M. and Cheung Y.F., Resting Systemic Right Ventricular Dyssynchrony is Associated with Reduced Contractile Reserve during Exercise Stress in Adults after Atrial Switch Repair for Complete Transposition of the Great Arteries (Abstract Presentation), The 4th Congress of Asia-Pacific Pediatric Cardiac Society, Taipei, Taiwan, April 4 to 7, 2012 . 2012.
Chung B.H.Y., Chan S.Y., Chow P.C., Wong K.T., Lun K.S., Chau A.K.T. and Lau Y.L., Two Chinese Patients with Loeys-Dietz Syndrome due to TGFBR2 Mutations, Hong Kong Journal of Paediatrics (new series). Proceedings of Congress of Joint Annual Scientific Meeting 2011, The Hong Kong Paediatric Society and American Academy Pediatrics in conjunction with Hong Kong Paediatric Nurses Association, 4-5 June 2011. 2011, 16(3).
Lai C.T.M., Chow P.C., Wong S.J., Chan K.W. and Cheung Y.F., Annexin A5 Levels in Patients after Atrial Switch Operation for TGA: Association with Impaired Systemic Ventricular Myocardial Deformation (Abstract Presentation), The 4th Congress of Asia-Pacific Pediatric Cardiac Society, Taipei, Taiwan, April 4 to 7, 2012 . 2012.
Lai C.T.M., Ng E.K., Chow P.C., Kwong A. and Cheung Y.F., Circulating Microrna Expression Profile in Adult Patients with a Systemic Right Ventricle after Atrial Switch Operation for Complete Transposition of the Great Arteries (Abstract Presentation), The 4th Congress of Asia-Pacific Pediatric Cardiac Society, Taipei, Taiwan, April 4 to 7, 2012.
Lai C.T.M., Chan K.W., Wong S.J., Chow P.C. and Cheung Y.F., Circulating levels of biomarkers of collagen synthesis and ventricular function and dyssynchrony in adolescents and young adults after repair of tetralogy of Fallot , American Heart Journal . 2011, 162: 467-473.
Tsang F., Chow P.C., Cheng L.C. and Cheung Y.F., Cardiomyocyte Apoptosis in Patients with Pressure-loaded Right Ventricle (Abstract Presentation), The 4th Congress of Asia-Pacific Pediatric Cardiac Society, Taipei, Taiwan, April 4 to 7, 2012.


Researcher : Chow WC

List of Research Outputs

Ho M.H.K., Aung K.P.P., Wong W.H.S., Chan E.Y.T., Lee T.L., Chong C.Y., Chow W.C., Lee P.P.W. and Lau Y.L., IgE Food Sensitization Amongst Children with Atopic Eczema, Hong Kong Journal of Paediatrics (new series). 2011, 16: 155-163.


Researcher : Chu KM

List of Research Outputs

Lee P.P.W., Chan K.W., Lee T.L., Ho M.H.K., Chen X.Y., Li C.H., Chu K.M., Zeng H.S. and Lau Y.L., Penicilliosis in Children Without HIV Infection—Are They Immunodeficient?, Clinical Infectious Disease. 2012, 54(2): e8-e19.


Researcher : Chung BHY

Project Title:A Pilot Study on Genome-Wide DNA Methylation Profiling in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
Investigator(s):Chung BHY, Lau YL, Yang W
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:05/2011


Project Title:Genome-wide DNA methylation profiling in Chinese patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
Investigator(s):Chung BHY, Lau YL, Yang W
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:09/2011


Project Title:32nd Annual David W. Smith Workshop on Malformations and Morphogenesis Overgrowth with increased proliferation of fibroblasts and matrix metalloproteinase activity related to reduced T1MP1: A new syndrome?
Investigator(s):Chung BHY
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:09/2011
Completion Date:09/2011


Project Title:Provision of molecular diagnosis for patients with birth defects/genetic conditions in Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Chung BHY, Lau YL, Yang W
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:S.K. Yee Medical Foundation - General Award
Start Date:02/2012


Project Title:Identification of Epigenetic alterations in Imprinting Growth disorders
Investigator(s):Chung BHY, Chan KW, Wong KY, Li RHW, Tang MHY
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:06/2012


List of Research Outputs

Chung B.H.Y., A late presentation of simple virilizing form of 21-hydroxylase deficiency in a phenotype Chinese male with Turn’er syndrome, Reviewer of Hong Kong Medical Journal MS No. 3717. 2012.
Chung B.H.Y., Aetiology of ASD - Can Genetic Studies Help?, Hong Kong Journal of Paediatrics (new series). Proceedings of Congress of Joint Annual Scientific Meeting 2011, The Hong Kong Paediatric Society and American Academy Pediatrics in conjunction with Hong Kong Paediatric Nurses Association, 4-5 June 2011. 2011, 16: 191.
Chung B.H.Y., An uncommon mitochondrial mutation, m.13094T>C, in a patient with congenital hyperlactatemia and Leigh syndrome, Reviewer of Hong Kong Medical Journal MS No. 3673. 2012.
Chung B.H.Y., Approach to inborn error of metabolsim, 2012 Macau Pediatric Consultant Plan, Centro Hospitalar Conde San Januario, Macau, 15 June 2012. 2012.
Chung B.H.Y., Shuman C., Choufani S. and Weksberg R., Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome, UpToDate. 2012.
Chung B.H.Y., Congenital malformation and genetic counselling, Post-registration Certificate Course in Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing, HK, 11 August 2011. 2011.
Chung B.H.Y., Cheuk D.K.L., Tang M.H.Y., Lau E.T.K., Chan Y.K. and Lau Y.L., Disclosing Results of Autism Genomic Testing-Systematic Review and Applying Its Results to Clinical Practice, International Meeting for Autism Research (IMFAR), Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 17-19 May 2012. 29.
Chung B.H.Y., Editorial Member of Hong Kong Jouranl of Paediatrics. 2012.
Chung B.H.Y., Genetic evaluation for congenital heart disease, Macau Pediatric Progrramme, Macau, 11 November 2011. 2011.
Chung B.H.Y., Genetic studies for congenital heart diseases, How to Improve Detection of Fetal Congenital Heart Disease in Routine Screening? organized by Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, HKU, 26 November 2011. 2011.
Chung B.H.Y., Genetics and Congenital Heart Diseases and Development of aCGH tests in Tsan Yuk Hospital for Prenatal Diagnosis, PMHSC 2012 (Princess Margaret Hospital Scientific Conference), HK, 10 March 2012. 2012.
Chung B.H.Y. and Tsang A.M.C., HKWC’s Outstanding Team Award : K7 General Paediatric Team, P&AM, QMH , 2012.
Chung B.H.Y., Man E., Lun K.S. and Chau A.K.T., Identification of TAZ mutation in a family with X-linked dilated cardiomyopathy by Next Generation Sequencing, European Conference of Human Genetics (ESHG) 2012, Nurnberg, Germany, 23-26 June 2012.
Chung B.H.Y., Lausch E. and Superti-Furga A., Infantile Systemic Hyalinosis Presenting as Multiple Joint Pain in a Pakistani Infant Girl, Hong Kong Journal of Paediatrics (new series). Proceedings of Congress of Joint Annual Scientific Meeting 2011, The Hong Kong Paediatric Society and American Academy Pediatrics in conjunction with Hong Kong Paediatric Nurses Association, 4-5 June 2011. 2011, 16(3): 216.
Chung B.H.Y., Lausch E., Superti-Furga A. and Tan T.Y., Infantile systemic hyalinosis presenting as multiple join pain, ASHG/ICHG 22011 Meeting, Montreal, Canada, 11-15 October 2011.
Chung B.H.Y., Inherited arrhythmia, 2012 Macau Pediatric Consultant Plan, Centro Hospitalar Conde San Januario, Macau, 15 June 2012. 2012.
Chung B.H.Y. and Liu A.P.Y., Inherited arrhythmias: an interdisciplinary approach, Paediatric Cardiac Arrhythmias Symposium, Hong Kong Coillege of Cardiology, HK, 24 March 2012. 2012.
Chung B.H.Y., Inherited arrhythmias: an interdisciplinary approach, Paediatric Cardiac Arrhythmias Symposium, Hong Kong College of Cardiology, QEH, HK, 24 March 2012. 2012.
Chung B.H.Y., Invited speaker in Super Pass Dinner for MBBS, HKU, 18 January 2012 . 2012.
Chung B.H.Y., Fernandez B., Li C. and Chitayat D., Letter to the Editor: Correspondence: further studies on a kindred reported by Li 20098 as ‘A new syndrome of ankyloglossia and ulnar ray defects in Newfoundland kindred’. From ‘new syndrome’ through EEC to ulnar mammary syndrome , Clinical Dysmorphology. 2012, 21: 109-111.
Chung B.H.Y., Hinek A., Keating S., Weksberg R., Shah V., Blaser S., Hawkins C. and Chitayat D., Overgrowth with Increased Proliferation of Fibroblast and Matrix Metallproteinase Activity Related to Reduced T1MP1: A Newly Recognized Syndrome?, American Journal of Medical Genetics [Epub]. 2012.
Chung B.H.Y., Hinek A., Shannon P., Keating S., Weksberg R., Shah V., Blaser S., Hawkins C. and Chitayat D., Overgrowth with increased proliferation of fibroblast and matrix metalloproteinse activity related to reduced T1MP1: A new syndrome, 32nd Annual David W. Smith Workshop on Malformations and Morphogenesis, UCLA Lake Arrowhead Conference Center, Canada, 9-14 September 2011.
Chung B.H.Y., Reviewer of Hong Kong Journal of Paediatrics. 2012.
Chung B.H.Y., Reviewer of Journal of Genetic Counselling. 2011.
Chung B.H.Y., Mullegama S., Marshall C.R., Lionel A.C., Weksberg R., Dupuis L., Brick L., Li C., Scherer S.W., Aradhya S., Stavropoulos D.J., Elsea S.H. and Mendoza-Londono R., Severe intellectual disability and autistic features associated with microduplication 2q23.1, European Journal of Human Genetics. 2012, 20: 398-403.
Chung B.H.Y., Starting safe....., Macau Pediatric Programme, Macau, 11 November 2011. 2011.
Chung B.H.Y., Ip P., Chow C.B., Chin R., Lau Y.L. and Koren G., Teratology and Developmental Pharmacology: Why Should Paediatricians Care?, Hong Kong Journal of Paediatrics (new series). 2011, 16: 264-272.
Chung B.H.Y., Chan S.Y., Chow P.C., Wong K.T., Lun K.S., Chau A.K.T. and Lau Y.L., Two Chinese Patients with Loeys-Dietz Syndrome due to TGFBR2 Mutations, Hong Kong Journal of Paediatrics (new series). Proceedings of Congress of Joint Annual Scientific Meeting 2011, The Hong Kong Paediatric Society and American Academy Pediatrics in conjunction with Hong Kong Paediatric Nurses Association, 4-5 June 2011. 2011, 16(3).
Chung B.H.Y., Xp11.22-p11.23 duplication, Contribution of case to London Dysmorphologyy & Neurogenetic Databases. 2011.
Chung B.H.Y., 初生 - 人定勝天? 初生嬰兒常見傳遺病探究, 精靈一點, RTHK, 23 September 2011, 2011.
Grafodatskaya D., Chung B.H.Y., Butcher D.T., Goodman S., Choufan S., Lou Y., Zhao C., Rajendram R., Abidi F.E., Skinner C., Hamilton J., Scherer S.W., Schwartz C.E. and Weksberg R., Role of epigenetic dysregulation in neurodevelopmental syndromes: lessons from KDM5C mutations, ASHG/ICHG 22011 Meeting, Montreal, Canada, 11-15 October 2011.
Ho A., Liu A.P.Y., Lun K.S., Tam T., Chan K., Lau E.T.K., Tang M.H.Y., Tan T.Y. and Chung B.H.Y., 17p13.3 Class I Microduplication in a Newborn with Microcephaly, Aortic Stenosis and Dysmorphic Facial Features, Hong Kong Journal of Paediatrics (new series). Proceedings of Congress of Joint Annual Scientific Meeting 2011, The Hong Kong Paediatric Society and American Academy Pediatrics in conjunction with Hong Kong Paediatric Nurses Association, 4-5 June 2011. 2011, 16(3): 216.
Liu A.P.Y., Chung B.H.Y. and Yung T.C., Clinical Quiz - What is the Diagnosis?, Hong Kong Journal of Paediatrics (new series). 2012, 17(2): 130.
Liu A.P.Y., Ng Y.K., Hui P.W., Lau E.T.K., Tang M.H.Y. and Chung B.H.Y., Clinical Quiz - What is the Diagnosis?, Hong Kong Journal of Paediatrics (new series). 2011, 16: 188.
Liu A.P.Y., Oakhill K., Chan G.C.F. and Chung B.H.Y., Clinical Quiz - What is the Diagnosis?, Hong Kong Journal of Paediatrics (new series). 2012, 17(1): 67.
Liu A.P.Y., So J.C.C., Lam C.C.K., Ha S.Y., Chan G.C.F. and Chung B.H.Y., Clinical Quiz: What is the Diagnosis?, Hong Kong Journal of Paediatrics (new series). 2011, 16: 292.
Liu A.P.Y., Ho A., Yung T.C., Tam T., Chan K., Lau E.T.K., Tang M.H.Y., Tan T.Y. and Chung B.H.Y., Inverted Duplication 18q12.1-q22, Hong Kong Journal of Paediatrics (new series). Proceedings of Congress of Joint Annual Scientific Meeting 2011, The Hong Kong Paediatric Society and American Academy Pediatrics in conjunction with Hong Kong Paediatric Nurses Association, 4-5 June 2011. 215, 2011, 16(3).
Liu A.P.Y., Chung B.H.Y. and Yung T.C., Unveiling the genetics of long QT syndrome: a local paediatric experience, 20th Annual Scientific Congress, Hong Kong College of Cardiology, HK, 4-6 May 2012.


Researcher : Fung CW

List of Research Outputs

Fung C.W., Matthijs G., Sturiale L., garozzo D., Wong K.Y., Wong R.M.S., Wong V.C.N. and Jaeken J., COG5-CDG with a Mild Neurohepatic Presentation, JIMD Reports. SSIEM and Springer-verlag Berlin Heidelberg, 2012, 3: 67-70.
Fung C.W., Dravet syndrome - genetic analysis of SCN1A and PCDH19 mutations for 17 Chinese children, 12th International Child Neurology Congress and the 11th Asian and Oceanian Congress of Child Neurology, Brisbane, Australia, 27 May - 1 June 2012.
Fung C.W. and Wong V.C.N., Paroxysmal non-epileptic movements in childhood, HK Journal of Paediatrics (new series). 2012, 17: 85-96.
Fung C.W., Spectrum of mitochondrial diseases in a tertiary referral centre in Hong Kong, 12th International Child Neurology Congress and the 11th Asian and Oceanian Congress of Child Neurology, Brisbane, Australia, 27 May - 1 June 2012.
Wong V.C.N., Kwong K.Y. and Fung C.W., Dravet Syndrome-Genetic analysis of SCN1A and PCDH19 mutations for 17 Chinese children., International Meeting for Autism Research, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 17-19 May. 2012.
Wong V.C.N., Fung C.W. and Lee S.L., Review of evolution of clinical, training and educational services and research program for autism spectrum disorders in Hong Kong. , Science China Life Sciences, 2012, 55: 1–18, doi: 10.1007/s11427-012-4294-y. 2012.


Researcher : Guan J

List of Research Outputs

Ling M.T., Tu W., Han Y., Mao H., Chong W.P., Guan J., Liu M., Lam K.T., Law H.K.W., Peiris J.S.M., Takahashi K. and Lau Y.L., Mannose-Binding LectinContributes to Deleterious Inflammatory Response in Pandemic H1N1 and Avian H9N2 Infection, Journal of Infectious Diseases. 2012, 205(1): 44-53.


Researcher : Ha SY

List of Research Outputs

Au W.Y., Lee V., Lau C.W., Yau J., Chan D., Chan E.Y.T., Cheung W.W.W., Ha S.Y., Kho B., Lee C.Y., Li R.C.H., Li C.K., Lin S.Y., Ling A.S.C., Mak V., Sun L., Wong K.H.F., Wong R. and Yuen H.L., A synopsis of current care of thalassaemia major patients in Hong Kong, Hong Kong Medical Journal. 2011, 17(4): 261-266.
Au W.Y., Li C.K., Lee V., Yuen H.L., Yau J., Chan G.C.F., Ha S.Y. and Kwong Y.L., Oral arsenic trioxide for relapsed acute promyelocytic leukemia in pediatric patients, Pediatric Blood Cancer. 2012, 58(4): 630-632.
Chan G.C.F., Shing M.M.K., Yuen H.L., Li R.C.H., Li C.K., Luk C.W., Ha S.Y. and Li C.K., The epidemiology and outcome of childhood central nervous system germ cell tumour: report from the Hong Kong Paediatric Oncology Study Group., Hong Kong Journal of Paediatrics. 2011;16:219. (Proceedings for Joint Annual Scientific Meeting 2011: The Hong Kong Paediatric Society and American Academy of Pediatrics in conjunction with Hong Kong Paediatric Nurses Association).. 2011, 16: 219.
Chan G.C.F., Shing M.M.K., Yuen H.L., Li R.C.H., Li C.K., Luk C.W., Ha S.Y. and Li C.K., The management and outcome of childhood brain tumors: the Hong Kong experience. , Journal of Japan Society of Clinical Oncology. 2011;46(3): 1447-1450. 2011, 46(3): 1447-1450.
Cheuk D.K.L., Chiang A.K.S., Ha S.Y. and Chan G.C.F., Health-related Quality of Life in Childhood Cancer Survivors, 18th Hong Kong International Cancer Congress, LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, November 3-5, 2011.
Cheuk D.K.L., Chiang A.K.S., Ha S.Y. and Chan G.C.F., Malignancies in patients with neurofibromatosis type 1, 18th Hong Kong International Cancer Congress, LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, November 3-5, 2011.
Cheung Y.F., Chan S., Yang M., Ye J.Y., Ha S.Y., Wong S.J. and Chan G.C.F., Circulating CD133+VEGFR2+ and CD34+VEGFR2+ Cells and Arterial Function in Patients with Beta-Thalassaemia Major, Annals of Hematology . 2012, 91: 345-352.
Cheung Y.F., Li S.N., Chan G.C.F., Wong S.J. and Ha S.Y., Left ventricular twisting and untwisting motion in childhood survivors, Echocardiography. 2011, 28: 738-745.
Duan Y.L., Ha S.Y., Loong F., Cheuk D.K.L., Chan G.C.F. and Chiang A.K.S., Treatment of pediatric patient with stage Ⅳ extranodal natural killer/T-cell lymphoma, nasal type --- A case report and literature review, 治療兒童IV期結外鼻型NK/T細胞淋巴瘤一例報告並文獻複習, Chinese Journal of Hematology. 中國血液學雜誌, 2011, 32 (10): 701-703.
Duan Y.L., Ha S.Y., Nong X.L., Cheuk D.K.L., Chan G.C.F. and Chiang A.K.S., 治療兒童IV期結外鼻型NK/T細胞淋巴瘤一例報告並文獻復習, 中華血液學雜誌 2011 Oct;32(10):701-3. 2011, 32(`10): 701-703.
GUO H.X., Chan G.C.F., Chiang A.K.S., Ho M.H.K., CHAN E.Y. and Ha S.Y., Dural sinus thrombosis owing to polycythaemia vera in a 12-year-old girl., Paediatr Int Child Health. 2012, 32(3):167-70.
Ho R.S.L., Chan G.C.F., Ha S.Y. and Ip P.P.C., Endometriosis associated serous borderline tumor and endometrial stromal sarcoma of the ovary: Report of a rare lesion in an infant, International Journal of Gynecological Pathology. 2012, 31(1): 98-102.
Li J., Wong W.H.S., Chan S.H.S., Chim J.C.S., Cheung K.M.C., Lee T.L., Au W.Y., Ha S.Y., Lau Y.L. and Chan G.C.F., Factors Affecting Mesenchymal Stromal Cells Yield from Bone Marrow Aspiration., Chin J Cancer Research (in press). 2011.
Liu A.P.Y., So J.C.C., Lam C.C.K., Ha S.Y., Chan G.C.F. and Chung B.H.Y., Clinical Quiz: What is the Diagnosis?, Hong Kong Journal of Paediatrics (new series). 2011, 16: 292.
So J.C.C., Tang M.H.Y., Li C.H., Ha S.Y., Pissard S. and Chan L.C., The First Reported Case of Prenatal Diagnosis for Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency in a Chinese Family , Hematology. 2011, 16(6): 377-379.
Surapolchai P., Ha S.Y., Chiang A.K.S., Cheuk K.L.D., Li C.H., So J.C.C., Wan T.S.K. and Chan G.C.F., Challenges in the Management of Juvenile Myelomonocytic Leukaemia in Hong Kong over the Past Two Decades, HK J Paediatr . 2012, 2012;17:148-155.
Yu J., Cheuk D.K.L., Chiang A.K.S., Ha S.Y. and Chan G.C.F., Cystic-like liver tumours in children: two diseases with similar appearance but different outcome, 18th Hong Kong International Cancer Congress, LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, November 3-5, 2011.


Researcher : Han Y

List of Research Outputs

Ling M.T., Tu W., Han Y., Mao H., Chong W.P., Guan J., Liu M., Lam K.T., Law H.K.W., Peiris J.S.M., Takahashi K. and Lau Y.L., Mannose-Binding LectinContributes to Deleterious Inflammatory Response in Pandemic H1N1 and Avian H9N2 Infection, Journal of Infectious Diseases. 2012, 205(1): 44-53.


Researcher : Ho DNY

List of Research Outputs

Chiang A.K.S., Hui K.F., Ho D.N.Y., Tsang C.M., Middledorp J.M. and Tsao G.S.W., Activation of lytic cycle of Epstein-Barr virus by subroylanilide hydroxamic acid leads to apoptosis and tumor growth suppression of nasopharyngeal carcinoma., Int J cancer. 2012.
Lam B.H.W., Hui K.F., Ho D.N.Y. and Chiang A.K.S., Combination of bortezomib and suberoylanilide hydroxamic acid synergistically induces apoptosis of nasopharyngeal carcinoma through generation of reactive oxygen species, 18th Hong Kong International Cancer Congress, LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, November 3-5, 2011.


Researcher : Ho MHK

List of Research Outputs

Chua K.L., Ma S., Prescott S., Ho M.H.K., Ng D.K. and Lee B.W., Trends in childhood asthma hospitalisation in three Asia Pacific countries, Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health. 2011, 47: 723-727.
GUO H.X., Chan G.C.F., Chiang A.K.S., Ho M.H.K., CHAN E.Y. and Ha S.Y., Dural sinus thrombosis owing to polycythaemia vera in a 12-year-old girl., Paediatr Int Child Health. 2012, 32(3):167-70.
Ho M.H.K., 逾三成濕疹病童毋須戒口, Apple Daily. 2011.
Ho M.H.K., Aung K.P.P., Wong W.H.S., Chan E.Y.T., Lee T.L., Chong C.Y., Chow W.C., Lee P.P.W. and Lau Y.L., IgE Food Sensitization Amongst Children with Atopic Eczema, Hong Kong Journal of Paediatrics (new series). 2011, 16: 155-163.
Ho M.H.K., 寒衣沾塵蟎,易致鼻敏感, 經濟日報, 2011.
Ho M.H.K., 吸塵機揚起塵蟎 小童出紅疹, 東方日報, 2012.
Lee P.P.W., Chan K.W., Lee T.L., Ho M.H.K., Chen X.Y., Li C.H., Chu K.M., Zeng H.S. and Lau Y.L., Penicilliosis in Children Without HIV Infection—Are They Immunodeficient?, Clinical Infectious Disease. 2012, 54(2): e8-e19.
Li R., Yang W., Zhang J., Hirankarn N., Pan H.F., Mok C.C., Wong R.W.S., Mok T.M.Y., Lee K.W., Wong S.N., Leung A.M.H., Li X.P., Avihingsanon Y., Lee T.L., Ho M.H.K., Lee P.P.W., Chan T.M., Wong W.H.S., Wong C.M., Ng I.O.L., Yang J., Li P.H., Zhang Y., Zhang L., Li W., Baum L., Kwan P., Rianthavorn P., Deekajorndej T., Suphapeetiporn K., Shotelersuk V., Garcia-Barcelo M.M., Cherny S.S., Tam P.K.H., Sham P.C., Lau W.C.S., Shen N., Lau Y.L. and Ye D.Q., Association of CD247 with systemic lupus erythematosus in Asian populations, Lupus. 2012, 21(1): 75-83.
Mao H., Yang W., Lee P.P.W., Ho M.H.K., Yang J., Zeng S., Chong C.Y., Lee T.L., Tu W. and Lau Y.L., Exome sequencing identifies novel compound heterozygous mutations of IL-10 receptor 1 in neonatal-onset Crohn’s disease, Genes and Immunity [Epub ahead of print] [doi:10.1038/gene.2012.8]. 2012, 2012: 1-6.
Yang C.L.H., Or T.C.T., Ho M.H.K. and Lau A.S.Y., Scientific Basis of Botanical Medicine as Alternative Remedies for Rheumatoid Arthritis, Clinic Rev Allergy Immunol [Epub ahead of print] . 2012, 2012: 1-17.


Researcher : Hui KF

List of Research Outputs

Chiang A.K.S. and Hui K.F., Activation of lytic cycle of Epstein-Barr virus by suberoylanilide hydroxamic acid affects apoptosis and tumor growth suppression of nasopharyngeal carcinoma, American Association for Cancer Research - AACR103rd Annual Meeting 2012, March 31-April 4, 2012, Chicago, IL . 2012.
Chiang A.K.S. and Hui K.F., Targeting Epstein-Barr virus lytic cycle induction in nasopharyngeal carcinoma by suberoylanilide hydroxamic acid, ASBMB 2011 Special Symposium on Recent Advances in Pathogenic Human Viruses, Guangzhou, China, July 24-26 (oral presentation). 2011, 59.
Hui K.F. and Chiang A.K.S., Induction of early phase of Epstein-Barr virus lytic cycle programs nasopharyngeal carcinoma to approach cell death, 18th Hong Kong International Cancer Congress, LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, November 3-5, 2011.
Lam B.H.W., Hui K.F., Ho D.N.Y. and Chiang A.K.S., Combination of bortezomib and suberoylanilide hydroxamic acid synergistically induces apoptosis of nasopharyngeal carcinoma through generation of reactive oxygen species, 18th Hong Kong International Cancer Congress, LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, November 3-5, 2011.


Researcher : Hui KF

List of Research Outputs

Chiang A.K.S. and Hui K.F., Activation of lytic cycle of Epstein-Barr virus by suberoylanilide hydroxamic acid affects apoptosis and tumor growth suppression of nasopharyngeal carcinoma, American Association for Cancer Research - AACR103rd Annual Meeting 2012, March 31-April 4, 2012, Chicago, IL . 2012.
Chiang A.K.S. and Hui K.F., Targeting Epstein-Barr virus lytic cycle induction in nasopharyngeal carcinoma by suberoylanilide hydroxamic acid, ASBMB 2011 Special Symposium on Recent Advances in Pathogenic Human Viruses, Guangzhou, China, July 24-26 (oral presentation). 2011, 59.
Hui K.F. and Chiang A.K.S., Induction of early phase of Epstein-Barr virus lytic cycle programs nasopharyngeal carcinoma to approach cell death, 18th Hong Kong International Cancer Congress, LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, November 3-5, 2011.
Lam B.H.W., Hui K.F., Ho D.N.Y. and Chiang A.K.S., Combination of bortezomib and suberoylanilide hydroxamic acid synergistically induces apoptosis of nasopharyngeal carcinoma through generation of reactive oxygen species, 18th Hong Kong International Cancer Congress, LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, November 3-5, 2011.


Researcher : Ip P

Project Title:Early Detoxification of Substance Abusing Mothers improves developmental and behavioural outcome of their children
Investigator(s):Ip P, Chan EKL
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2010


Project Title:The Early Development of Children from different Socioeconomic Backgrounds. Do Our Children need early intervention?
Investigator(s):Ip P, Bacon-Shone JH, Lau YL, Rao N
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:07/2011


List of Research Outputs

Chan E.K.L., Choi W.M., Fong D.Y.T., Chow C.B., Leung M. and Ip P., Violence: Recognition, Management, and Preventon. Characteristics of family violence victims presenting to emergency services in Hong Kong, Journal of Emergency Medicine. 2012, 44: 249-258.
Chung B.H.Y., Ip P., Chow C.B., Chin R., Lau Y.L. and Koren G., Teratology and Developmental Pharmacology: Why Should Paediatricians Care?, Hong Kong Journal of Paediatrics (new series). 2011, 16: 264-272.
Ip P., Chapter 11: Child Maltreatment – Child’s Right Perspective to Child Policy, Prevention of Domestic Violence in Hong Kong: A Multidisciplinary Approach, Hong Kong University Press, Hong Kong, 2011 , 2011.
Ip P., Chapter 3: Child Abuse and Child Policy – Overseas & Hong Kong’s Experience, Prevention of Domestic Violence in Hong Kong: A Multidisciplinary Approach, Hong Kong University Press, Hong Kong 2011 , 2011.
Ip P., Chow C.B. and Chan A.W.M., Policy Brief written for Asia-pacific Regional Network for Early Childhood (ARNEC) No.4 - Health and Hygiene in Early Childhood Settings (for 0 - 3 years) Outside of Home. Dec 2011., 2011.
Ip P., Translating Theory into Practice Case Studies of Child Welfare , Excel 3 Seminar Series, The University of Hong Kong, April 24, 2012 . 2012.
Ip P., Why should the baby die? , Hong Kong Journal of Paediatrics, March 2012. 2012.
Ip P., 《育醫造才探索醫學世界》(第二冊) ‘Explore the World of Medicine – Volume II. 第二章濫藥毀一生:對青少年健康的危害.香港大李嘉誠醫學院出版33-34, 2012.
Ip P., 兒童肥胖症的成因及種類(三), 東方日報, 2011年7月. 2011.
Ip P., 及早尋病因 莫靠止屙藥 3-4 歲? 明報 (Ming Pao Daily News) 。 2011年9月28日., 2011.
Siu B.W.M., Leung S.S.L., Ip P., Hung S.F. and O'Hara M.W., Antenatal risk factors for postnatal depression: a prospective study of Chinese women at Maternal and Child Health Centres, BMC Psychiatry. 2012, 12: 22.


Researcher : Kwok H

List of Research Outputs

Kwok H., Tong A.H.Y., Kwong D.L.W., Farrell P.J., Lin C., Lok S. and Chiang A.K.S., Genomic Sequencing and Comparative Analysis of Epstein-Barr Virus Genome Isolated from Primary Nascopharyngeal Carcinoma Biopsy, PLoS ONE. 2012, 7: e36939.doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0036939.


Researcher : Kwong KY

List of Research Outputs

Wong V.C.N. and Kwong K.Y., Dravet Syndrome- Genetic Analysis of SCN1A and PCDH19 Mutations for 17 Chinese Children (poster presentation), International Meeting for Autism Research, 17 May, 2012 Toronto . 2012.
Wong V.C.N. and Kwong K.Y., Dravet Syndrome- Genetic Analysis of SCN1A and PCDH19 Mutations for 17 Chinese Children (poster presentation), Joint 12th International Child Neurology Congress and 11th Asian and Oceanian Congress of Child Neurology Brisbane, Australia 27th May - 1st June 2012 . 2012.
Wong V.C.N., Kwong K.Y. and Fung C.W., Dravet Syndrome-Genetic analysis of SCN1A and PCDH19 mutations for 17 Chinese children., International Meeting for Autism Research, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 17-19 May. 2012.


Researcher : Lam KT

List of Research Outputs

Ling M.T., Tu W., Han Y., Mao H., Chong W.P., Guan J., Liu M., Lam K.T., Law H.K.W., Peiris J.S.M., Takahashi K. and Lau Y.L., Mannose-Binding LectinContributes to Deleterious Inflammatory Response in Pandemic H1N1 and Avian H9N2 Infection, Journal of Infectious Diseases. 2012, 205(1): 44-53.
Liu Y., Wu Y., Lam K.T., Lee P.P.W., Tu W. and Lau Y.L., Dendritic and T Cell Response to Influenza is Normal in the Patients with X-Linked Agammaglobulinemia, Journal of Clinical Immunology. 2012, 32(3): 421-429.
Qin G., Liu Y., Zheng J., Ng I.H.Y., Xiang Z., Lam K.T., Mao H., Li H., Peiris J.S.M., Lau Y.L. and Tu W., Type 1 Responses Of Human V9v2 T Cells To Influenza A Viruses, Journal of Virology. 2011, 85(19): 10109-10116.
Qin G., Liu Y., Zheng J., Ng I.H.Y., Xiang Z., Lam K.T., Mao H., Li H., Peiris J.S.M., Lau Y.L. and Tu W., Type-1 responses of human Vgamma9Vdelta2 T cells to influenza A viruses., J Virol. 2011.
Tu W., Yang H., Luo H., Shi H., Wong W.H.S., Lau W.S., Yip C., Yuen S.F., Chim S., Chan W.K.Y., Wong S.N., Ho C.S., Feng T., Lam K.T., Li H., Lee P.P.W., Mao M. and Lau Y.L., One-year Follow Up of Melamine-associated Renal Stones in Sichuan and Hong Kong, Hong Kong Journal of Paediatrics (new series). 2012, 17: 12-23.
Tu W., Zheng J., Liu Y., Sia S.F., Liu M., Qin G., Ng I.H.Y., Xiang Z., Lam K.T., Peiris J.S.M. and Lau Y.L., The aminobisphosphonate pamidronate controls influenza pathogenesis by expanding a gammadelta T cell population in humanized mice, Journal of Experimental Medicine. 2011, 208(7): 1511-1522.


Researcher : Lau ASY

Project Title:Cytokines, Signaling & Diseases 2003 The Role of Protein Kinase PKR in the Induction of Cytokine Expression by Bacillus Calmette Guerin Through NF-kappaB
Investigator(s):Lau ASY
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:10/2003


Project Title:Cytokine Dysregulation and Virus-Induced Cell Death in Avian Influenza Virus Infections
Investigator(s):Lau ASY, Peiris JSM
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:11/2005


Project Title:Immunomodulatory effects of Panax ginseng on Human Monocytic Cells
Investigator(s):Lau ASY, Lee DCW
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:11/2007


Project Title:Roles of Autophagy in Host Immune Response to Influenza Virus Infection
Investigator(s):Lau ASY
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:11/2008


Project Title:Factors affecting mycobacteria evasion of immunity: effects of HIV on cellular signaling and kinases
Investigator(s):Lau ASY
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:Research Fund for the Control of Infectious Diseases - Full Grants
Start Date:09/2009


Project Title:Cellular response to influenza virus infection: effect of autophagy versus apoptosis on virus replication
Investigator(s):Lau ASY, Lee DCW
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:Research Fund for the Control of Infectious Diseases - Full Grants
Start Date:10/2009


Project Title:Mycobacteria Evasion of Immunity: a Potential Role for IL-10 and its consequent Suppression of MHC Antigen Expression
Investigator(s):Lau ASY
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:10/2009


Project Title:A role for oncogenes in the regulation of immune response to Mycobacterial infection
Investigator(s):Lau ASY
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:10/2010


Project Title:Antiviral inhibitors against influenza virus replication
Investigator(s):Lau ASY
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:03/2011


Project Title:Cellular Oncogene Dysregulation of Chemokine and Cytokine Expression in Influenza Virus Infection
Investigator(s):Lau ASY, Leon YY, Li CB
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:Research Fund for the Control of Infectious Diseases - Full Grants
Start Date:09/2011


Project Title:Discovery and Validation of antiviral small-molecule inhibitors for influenza virus replication
Investigator(s):Lau ASY, Yang LH, Law HY
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:Research Fund for the Control of Infectious Diseases - Full Grants
Start Date:02/2012


List of Research Outputs

Lee D.C.W., Law H.Y., Hui K., Tam A.H., Peiris J.S.M. and Lau A.S.Y., Interferon dysregulation and virus-induced cell death in avian influenza H5N1 virus infections. , Hong Kong Medical Journal. 2012; 18 Suppl 2:12-6. 2012.
Ling W.L., Wang L., Yim H.C.H., Lau A.S.Y. and Li C.B., A role for interleukin 17 in mycobacterial infection, 9th Joint Meeting of ICS-ISICR CYTOKINES AND INTERFERONS: FROM THE BENCH TO THE BEDSIDE. 2011.
Ling W.L., Wang L., Lau A.S.Y. and Li C.B., A role of IL-17A in modulating intracellular survival of Mycobacterium bovis BCG in murine macrophages, The IL-17 and Related Cytokines Conference, Dublin. 2012.
Qi H., Zhao J., Han Y., Lau A.S.Y. and Rong J., Z-Ligustilide Potentiates the Cytotoxicity of Dopamine in Rat Dopaminergic PC12 Cells, Neurotoxicity Research . 2012.
Yang C.L., Or T.C., Lau J.S. and Lau A.S.Y., Ligusticum chuanxiong and its decoctions: effects and underlying mechanisms of action on stroke., Advances in Botanical Research (in press). 2012.
Yang C.L.H., Or T.C.T., Ho M.H.K. and Lau A.S.Y., Scientific Basis of Botanical Medicine as Alternative Remedies for Rheumatoid Arthritis, Clinic Rev Allergy Immunol [Epub ahead of print] . 2012, 2012: 1-17.
Yang L.H., Or C.T., Lau J.S.-.H. and Lau A.S.Y., Ligusticum chuanxiong and its decoctions: effects and underlying mechanisms of action on stroke, Advances in Botanical Research. 2012, 62: 315-341.
Yim H.C.H., Li C.B., Pong C.H. and Lau A.S.Y., A role for c-Myc in regulating anti-mycobacterial responses , Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America (PNAS), 2011;108(43):17749-54. 2011.


Researcher : Lau WS

List of Research Outputs

Tu W., Yang H., Luo H., Shi H., Wong W.H.S., Lau W.S., Yip C., Yuen S.F., Chim S., Chan W.K.Y., Wong S.N., Ho C.S., Feng T., Lam K.T., Li H., Lee P.P.W., Mao M. and Lau Y.L., One-year Follow Up of Melamine-associated Renal Stones in Sichuan and Hong Kong, Hong Kong Journal of Paediatrics (new series). 2012, 17: 12-23.


Researcher : Lau YL

Project Title:A community-based educational program on thalassaemias to enhance awareness with the aim to reduce burden of thalassaemia related health problems in Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Lau YL, Ha SY
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:Health Promotion Projects
Start Date:09/1997


Project Title:Comparison of process upgrade varicella vaccine (Puvv) with VARILRIX-TM
Investigator(s):Lau YL
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:Other Funding Scheme
Start Date:07/1999


Project Title:Association of cytokine and chemokine genes polymorphism with susceptibility to SARS and severity of SARS
Investigator(s):Lau YL, Peiris JSM
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:Research Fund for the Control of Infectious Diseases - Full Grants
Start Date:09/2005


Project Title:p21 gene polymorphism with systemic lupus erythematosus and rheumatoid arthritis
Investigator(s):Lau YL, Lau WCS
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:09/2005


Project Title:Association of STAT4, ITGAM, BLK and PXK gene polymorphisms with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
Investigator(s):Lau YL, Yang W
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:09/2008


Project Title:Serum cytokine profiles of SLE patients and their correlations to susceptibility genes
Investigator(s):Lau YL, Yang W, Zhang J
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:11/2010
Completion Date:10/2011


Project Title:Identification of coding variants associated with early-onset and familial systemic lupus erythematosus through whole exome sequencing and replication
Investigator(s):Lau YL, Sham PC, Yang W
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:11/2011


List of Research Outputs

Bao Y., Zheng J., Han C., Jin H., Han H., Liu Y., Lau Y.L., Tu W. and Cao X., Tyrosine kinase Btk is required for NK cell activation, Journal of Biological Chemistry [Epub ahead of print] [doi:10.1074/jbc.M112.372425]. 2012.
Chiu S.S.S., Lau Y.L., Ho P.L., Ang L., Chow K.H. and Chan M.Y., Changes in nasopharyngeal carriage and serotype distribution of antibiotic-resistant Streptococcus pneumonias before and after the introduction of 7-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine in Hong Kong, Diagnostic Microbiology and Infectious Disease. 2011, 71(4).
Chung B.H.Y., Cheuk D.K.L., Tang M.H.Y., Lau E.T.K., Chan Y.K. and Lau Y.L., Disclosing Results of Autism Genomic Testing-Systematic Review and Applying Its Results to Clinical Practice, International Meeting for Autism Research (IMFAR), Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 17-19 May 2012. 29.
Chung B.H.Y., Ip P., Chow C.B., Chin R., Lau Y.L. and Koren G., Teratology and Developmental Pharmacology: Why Should Paediatricians Care?, Hong Kong Journal of Paediatrics (new series). 2011, 16: 264-272.
Chung B.H.Y., Chan S.Y., Chow P.C., Wong K.T., Lun K.S., Chau A.K.T. and Lau Y.L., Two Chinese Patients with Loeys-Dietz Syndrome due to TGFBR2 Mutations, Hong Kong Journal of Paediatrics (new series). Proceedings of Congress of Joint Annual Scientific Meeting 2011, The Hong Kong Paediatric Society and American Academy Pediatrics in conjunction with Hong Kong Paediatric Nurses Association, 4-5 June 2011. 2011, 16(3).
Dai Q., Jiang Y., Tu W., Luo H., Wang Z., Lau Y.L., Shi H. and Yang H., One-year follow-up of patients with melamine-induced urolithiasis in Southwest China , International Journal of Environmental Health Research [Epub ahead of print] [DOI:10.1080/09603123.2011.650157] . 2012.
Guo Y., Baum L.W., Sham P.C., Wong V.C.N., Ng P.W., Lui C.H.T., Sin N.C., Tsoi T.H., Tang C.S.M., Kwan S.H., Yip B.H.K., Xiao S., Thomas G.N., Lau Y.L., Yang W., Cherny S.S. and Kwan P., Two-stage genome-wide association study identifies variants in CAMSAP1L1 as susceptibility loci for epilepsy in Chinese, Human Molecular Genetics. 2011, 21: 1184-1189.
Ho M.H.K., Aung K.P.P., Wong W.H.S., Chan E.Y.T., Lee T.L., Chong C.Y., Chow W.C., Lee P.P.W. and Lau Y.L., IgE Food Sensitization Amongst Children with Atopic Eczema, Hong Kong Journal of Paediatrics (new series). 2011, 16: 155-163.
Ho P.L., Chiu S.S.S., Chan M.Y., Gan Y., Chow K.H., Lai E.L. and Lau Y.L., Molecular epidemiology and nasal carriage of Staphylococcus aureus and methicillin-resistant S. aureus among young children attending day care centers and kindergartens in Hong Kong, Journal of Infection . 2012, 64(5).
Hui P.Y., Lee M.Y., Cheung C.Y., Mao H., Lai K.W., Chan W.Y., Chan M.C.W., Tu W., Guan Y., Lau Y.L. and Peiris J.S.M., H5N1 influenza virus-induced mediators upregulate RIG-I in uninfected cells by paracrine effects contributing to amplified cytokine cascades, The Journal of Infectious Diseases. 2011, 204(12): 1866-1878.
Lau S.K.P., Lee P., Tsang K.L., Yip C.Y., Tse H., Lee R.A., So L.Y., Lau Y.L., Chan K.H., Woo P.C.Y. and Yuen K.Y., Molecular epidemiology of human coronavirus OC43 reveals evolution of different genotypes over time and recent emergence of a novel genotype due to natural recombination., Journal of Virology. 2011, 85: 11325-11337.
Lee P.P.W., Chan K.W., Lee T.L., Ho M.H.K., Chen X.Y., Li C.H., Chu K.M., Zeng H.S. and Lau Y.L., Penicilliosis in Children Without HIV Infection—Are They Immunodeficient?, Clinical Infectious Disease. 2012, 54(2): e8-e19.
Li J., Wong W.H.S., Chan S.H.S., Chim J.C.S., Cheung K.M.C., Lee T.L., Au W.Y., Ha S.Y., Lau Y.L. and Chan G.C.F., Factors Affecting Mesenchymal Stromal Cells Yield from Bone Marrow Aspiration., Chin J Cancer Research (in press). 2011.
Li R., Yang W., Zhang J., Hirankarn N., Pan H.F., Mok C.C., Wong R.W.S., Mok T.M.Y., Lee K.W., Wong S.N., Leung A.M.H., Li X.P., Avihingsanon Y., Lee T.L., Ho M.H.K., Lee P.P.W., Chan T.M., Wong W.H.S., Wong C.M., Ng I.O.L., Yang J., Li P.H., Zhang Y., Zhang L., Li W., Baum L., Kwan P., Rianthavorn P., Deekajorndej T., Suphapeetiporn K., Shotelersuk V., Garcia-Barcelo M.M., Cherny S.S., Tam P.K.H., Sham P.C., Lau W.C.S., Shen N., Lau Y.L. and Ye D.Q., Association of CD247 with systemic lupus erythematosus in Asian populations, Lupus. 2012, 21(1): 75-83.
Ling M.T., Tu W., Han Y., Mao H., Chong W.P., Guan J., Liu M., Lam K.T., Law H.K.W., Peiris J.S.M., Takahashi K. and Lau Y.L., Mannose-Binding LectinContributes to Deleterious Inflammatory Response in Pandemic H1N1 and Avian H9N2 Infection, Journal of Infectious Diseases. 2012, 205(1): 44-53.
Liu Y., Wu Y., Lam K.T., Lee P.P.W., Tu W. and Lau Y.L., Dendritic and T Cell Response to Influenza is Normal in the Patients with X-Linked Agammaglobulinemia, Journal of Clinical Immunology. 2012, 32(3): 421-429.
Mao H., Yang W., Lee P.P.W., Ho M.H.K., Yang J., Zeng S., Chong C.Y., Lee T.L., Tu W. and Lau Y.L., Exome sequencing identifies novel compound heterozygous mutations of IL-10 receptor 1 in neonatal-onset Crohn’s disease, Genes and Immunity [Epub ahead of print] [doi:10.1038/gene.2012.8]. 2012, 2012: 1-6.
Qin G., Liu Y., Zheng J., Zheng X., Ng I.H.Y., Peiris J.S.M., Lau Y.L. and Tu W., Phenotypic and Functional Characterization of Human γδ T-Cell Subsets in Response to Influenza A Viruses, Journal of Infectious Diseases. 2012, 205(11): 1646-1653.
Qin G., Liu Y., Zheng J., Ng I.H.Y., Xiang Z., Lam K.T., Mao H., Li H., Peiris J.S.M., Lau Y.L. and Tu W., Type 1 Responses Of Human V9v2 T Cells To Influenza A Viruses, Journal of Virology. 2011, 85(19): 10109-10116.
Qin G., Liu Y., Zheng J., Ng I.H.Y., Xiang Z., Lam K.T., Mao H., Li H., Peiris J.S.M., Lau Y.L. and Tu W., Type-1 responses of human Vgamma9Vdelta2 T cells to influenza A viruses., J Virol. 2011.
Tu W., Yang H., Luo H., Shi H., Wong W.H.S., Lau W.S., Yip C., Yuen S.F., Chim S., Chan W.K.Y., Wong S.N., Ho C.S., Feng T., Lam K.T., Li H., Lee P.P.W., Mao M. and Lau Y.L., One-year Follow Up of Melamine-associated Renal Stones in Sichuan and Hong Kong, Hong Kong Journal of Paediatrics (new series). 2012, 17: 12-23.
Tu W., Zheng J., Liu Y., Sia S.F., Liu M., Qin G., Ng I.H.Y., Xiang Z., Lam K.T., Peiris J.S.M. and Lau Y.L., The aminobisphosphonate pamidronate controls influenza pathogenesis by expanding a gammadelta T cell population in humanized mice, Journal of Experimental Medicine. 2011, 208(7): 1511-1522.
Wang Z., Luo H., Tu W., Yang H., Wong W.H.S., Wong W.T., Yung K.F., Zhou N., Zhang J., Li X., Wang Z., Guo W., Mu D., Li F., Mao M. and Lau Y.L., Melamine-tainted milk products associated urinary stones in children, Pediatrics International. Japan, 2011, 53: 489-496.
Wu J.T.K., Leung S.M., Ma S.K., Lee C.K., Chu K.W., Ho P.L., Hung I.F.N., Ho L.M., Lin C.K., Tsang T., Lo S.V., Lau Y.L., Leung G.M., Cowling B.J. and Peiris J.S.M., Characterizing the transmission dynamics and severity of the 2009 influenza pandemic in Hong Kong (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting on 27 November 2011 in Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2011.
Wu J.T.K., Ho W.K., Ma S.K., Lee C.K., Chu K.W., Ho P.L., Hung I.F.N., Ho L.M., Lin C.K., Tsang T.H.F., Lo S.V., Lau Y.L., Leung G.M., Cowling B.J. and Peiris J.S.M., Estimating infection attack rates and severity in real time during an influenza pandemic: analysis of serial cross-sectional serologic surveillance data, PLoS Medicine. 2011, 8(10): e1001103.
Wu J.T.K., Ho A.L.Y., Ma E., Lee C.K., Chu D., Ho P.L., Hung I.F.N., Lin C.K., Tsang T., Lo S.V., Lau Y.L., Leung G.M., Cowling B.J. and Peiris J.S.M., Estimating infection attack rates and severity in real-time during an influenza pandemic (abstract), 4th ESWI Influenza Conference on 11-14 September 2011 in Malta. Malta, European Scientific Working Group on Influenza, 2011, B619P.
Wu Y., Mao H., Ling M.T., Chow K.H., Ho P.L., Tu W. and Lau Y.L., Successive influenza virus infection and Streptococcus pneumoniae stimulation alter human dendritic cell function., BMC Infect Dis. 2011, 20;11:201.
Wu Y., Mao H., Ling M.T., Chow K.H., Ho P.L., Tu W. and Lau Y.L., Successive influenza virus infection and Streptococcus pneumoniae stimulation alter human dendritic cell function, BMC Infectious Diseases. 2011, 11: 201.
Yang J., Yang W. and Lau Y.L., Identifying causal mutations for Primary Immunodeficiencies in Southeast Asian region using whole exome sequencing, The 12th International Congress Of Human Genetics American Society Of Human Genetics, 2011.


Researcher : Law HKW

List of Research Outputs

Ling M.T., Tu W., Han Y., Mao H., Chong W.P., Guan J., Liu M., Lam K.T., Law H.K.W., Peiris J.S.M., Takahashi K. and Lau Y.L., Mannose-Binding LectinContributes to Deleterious Inflammatory Response in Pandemic H1N1 and Avian H9N2 Infection, Journal of Infectious Diseases. 2012, 205(1): 44-53.


Researcher : Law HY

List of Research Outputs

Lee D.C.W., Law H.Y., Hui K., Tam A.H., Peiris J.S.M. and Lau A.S.Y., Interferon dysregulation and virus-induced cell death in avian influenza H5N1 virus infections. , Hong Kong Medical Journal. 2012; 18 Suppl 2:12-6. 2012.


Researcher : Lee DCW

List of Research Outputs

Lee D.C.W., Law H.Y., Hui K., Tam A.H., Peiris J.S.M. and Lau A.S.Y., Interferon dysregulation and virus-induced cell death in avian influenza H5N1 virus infections. , Hong Kong Medical Journal. 2012; 18 Suppl 2:12-6. 2012.


Researcher : Lee PPW

List of Research Outputs

Ho M.H.K., Aung K.P.P., Wong W.H.S., Chan E.Y.T., Lee T.L., Chong C.Y., Chow W.C., Lee P.P.W. and Lau Y.L., IgE Food Sensitization Amongst Children with Atopic Eczema, Hong Kong Journal of Paediatrics (new series). 2011, 16: 155-163.
Lam C.L.K., Chan G.C.F., Lam T.H., Lee P.P.W., Leung A.Y.M., Leung G.K.K., Tang S.C.W. and Tsao G.S.W., 育醫造才: 探索醫學世界 第二冊, 香港大學李嘉城醫學院, 2012, 第二冊.
Lee P.P.W., Chan K.W., Lee T.L., Ho M.H.K., Chen X.Y., Li C.H., Chu K.M., Zeng H.S. and Lau Y.L., Penicilliosis in Children Without HIV Infection—Are They Immunodeficient?, Clinical Infectious Disease. 2012, 54(2): e8-e19.
Li R., Yang W., Zhang J., Hirankarn N., Pan H.F., Mok C.C., Wong R.W.S., Mok T.M.Y., Lee K.W., Wong S.N., Leung A.M.H., Li X.P., Avihingsanon Y., Lee T.L., Ho M.H.K., Lee P.P.W., Chan T.M., Wong W.H.S., Wong C.M., Ng I.O.L., Yang J., Li P.H., Zhang Y., Zhang L., Li W., Baum L., Kwan P., Rianthavorn P., Deekajorndej T., Suphapeetiporn K., Shotelersuk V., Garcia-Barcelo M.M., Cherny S.S., Tam P.K.H., Sham P.C., Lau W.C.S., Shen N., Lau Y.L. and Ye D.Q., Association of CD247 with systemic lupus erythematosus in Asian populations, Lupus. 2012, 21(1): 75-83.
Liu Y., Wu Y., Lam K.T., Lee P.P.W., Tu W. and Lau Y.L., Dendritic and T Cell Response to Influenza is Normal in the Patients with X-Linked Agammaglobulinemia, Journal of Clinical Immunology. 2012, 32(3): 421-429.
Mao H., Yang W., Lee P.P.W., Ho M.H.K., Yang J., Zeng S., Chong C.Y., Lee T.L., Tu W. and Lau Y.L., Exome sequencing identifies novel compound heterozygous mutations of IL-10 receptor 1 in neonatal-onset Crohn’s disease, Genes and Immunity [Epub ahead of print] [doi:10.1038/gene.2012.8]. 2012, 2012: 1-6.
Tu W., Yang H., Luo H., Shi H., Wong W.H.S., Lau W.S., Yip C., Yuen S.F., Chim S., Chan W.K.Y., Wong S.N., Ho C.S., Feng T., Lam K.T., Li H., Lee P.P.W., Mao M. and Lau Y.L., One-year Follow Up of Melamine-associated Renal Stones in Sichuan and Hong Kong, Hong Kong Journal of Paediatrics (new series). 2012, 17: 12-23.


Researcher : Lee SL

List of Research Outputs

Lin S., Lee S.L., Hui L.L., Au Y.S.L.R., Tse M.A., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Pubertal muscle mass and diabetes markers in Chinese adolescents, American Journal of Human Biology. 2012, 24(2): 183-185.
Wong V.C.N., Fung C.W. and Lee S.L., Review of evolution of clinical, training and educational services and research program for autism spectrum disorders in Hong Kong. , Science China Life Sciences, 2012, 55: 1–18, doi: 10.1007/s11427-012-4294-y. 2012.


Researcher : Lee TL

List of Research Outputs

Ho M.H.K., Aung K.P.P., Wong W.H.S., Chan E.Y.T., Lee T.L., Chong C.Y., Chow W.C., Lee P.P.W. and Lau Y.L., IgE Food Sensitization Amongst Children with Atopic Eczema, Hong Kong Journal of Paediatrics (new series). 2011, 16: 155-163.
Lee P.P.W., Chan K.W., Lee T.L., Ho M.H.K., Chen X.Y., Li C.H., Chu K.M., Zeng H.S. and Lau Y.L., Penicilliosis in Children Without HIV Infection—Are They Immunodeficient?, Clinical Infectious Disease. 2012, 54(2): e8-e19.
Li J., Wong W.H.S., Chan S.H.S., Chim J.C.S., Cheung K.M.C., Lee T.L., Au W.Y., Ha S.Y., Lau Y.L. and Chan G.C.F., Factors Affecting Mesenchymal Stromal Cells Yield from Bone Marrow Aspiration., Chin J Cancer Research (in press). 2011.
Mao H., Yang W., Lee P.P.W., Ho M.H.K., Yang J., Zeng S., Chong C.Y., Lee T.L., Tu W. and Lau Y.L., Exome sequencing identifies novel compound heterozygous mutations of IL-10 receptor 1 in neonatal-onset Crohn’s disease, Genes and Immunity [Epub ahead of print] [doi:10.1038/gene.2012.8]. 2012, 2012: 1-6.


Researcher : Leon YY

Project Title:9th Joint Meeting of ICS-ISICR Avian influenza viruses (H9N2/G1) activation of p38-MAPK and induction of tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) expression are negatively regulated by protein phosphatase 2A (PP2A)
Investigator(s):Leon YY
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:10/2011
Completion Date:10/2011




Researcher : Li CH

List of Research Outputs

Surapolchai P., Ha S.Y., Chiang A.K.S., Cheuk K.L.D., Li C.H., So J.C.C., Wan T.S.K. and Chan G.C.F., Challenges in the Management of Juvenile Myelomonocytic Leukaemia in Hong Kong over the Past Two Decades, HK J Paediatr . 2012, 2012;17:148-155.


Researcher : Ling MT

List of Research Outputs

Ling M.T., Tu W., Han Y., Mao H., Chong W.P., Guan J., Liu M., Lam K.T., Law H.K.W., Peiris J.S.M., Takahashi K. and Lau Y.L., Mannose-Binding LectinContributes to Deleterious Inflammatory Response in Pandemic H1N1 and Avian H9N2 Infection, Journal of Infectious Diseases. 2012, 205(1): 44-53.
Wu Y., Mao H., Ling M.T., Chow K.H., Ho P.L., Tu W. and Lau Y.L., Successive influenza virus infection and Streptococcus pneumoniae stimulation alter human dendritic cell function., BMC Infect Dis. 2011, 20;11:201.
Wu Y., Mao H., Ling M.T., Chow K.H., Ho P.L., Tu W. and Lau Y.L., Successive influenza virus infection and Streptococcus pneumoniae stimulation alter human dendritic cell function, BMC Infectious Diseases. 2011, 11: 201.


Researcher : Ling MT

List of Research Outputs

Ling M.T., Tu W., Han Y., Mao H., Chong W.P., Guan J., Liu M., Lam K.T., Law H.K.W., Peiris J.S.M., Takahashi K. and Lau Y.L., Mannose-Binding LectinContributes to Deleterious Inflammatory Response in Pandemic H1N1 and Avian H9N2 Infection, Journal of Infectious Diseases. 2012, 205(1): 44-53.
Wu Y., Mao H., Ling M.T., Chow K.H., Ho P.L., Tu W. and Lau Y.L., Successive influenza virus infection and Streptococcus pneumoniae stimulation alter human dendritic cell function., BMC Infect Dis. 2011, 20;11:201.
Wu Y., Mao H., Ling M.T., Chow K.H., Ho P.L., Tu W. and Lau Y.L., Successive influenza virus infection and Streptococcus pneumoniae stimulation alter human dendritic cell function, BMC Infectious Diseases. 2011, 11: 201.


Researcher : Ling WL

List of Research Outputs

Ling W.L., Wang L., Yim H.C.H., Lau A.S.Y. and Li C.B., A role for interleukin 17 in mycobacterial infection, 9th Joint Meeting of ICS-ISICR CYTOKINES AND INTERFERONS: FROM THE BENCH TO THE BEDSIDE. 2011.
Ling W.L., Wang L., Lau A.S.Y. and Li C.B., A role of IL-17A in modulating intracellular survival of Mycobacterium bovis BCG in murine macrophages, The IL-17 and Related Cytokines Conference, Dublin. 2012.


Researcher : Liu APY

Project Title:Language and Communication in Genetic Counseling for Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes (SADS) in Hong Kong: An Exploratory Study
Investigator(s):Liu APY, Chung BHY, Chau AKT, Yung TC, Zayts OA
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:01/2012


List of Research Outputs

Chung B.H.Y. and Liu A.P.Y., Inherited arrhythmias: an interdisciplinary approach, Paediatric Cardiac Arrhythmias Symposium, Hong Kong Coillege of Cardiology, HK, 24 March 2012. 2012.
Ho A., Liu A.P.Y., Lun K.S., Tam T., Chan K., Lau E.T.K., Tang M.H.Y., Tan T.Y. and Chung B.H.Y., 17p13.3 Class I Microduplication in a Newborn with Microcephaly, Aortic Stenosis and Dysmorphic Facial Features, Hong Kong Journal of Paediatrics (new series). Proceedings of Congress of Joint Annual Scientific Meeting 2011, The Hong Kong Paediatric Society and American Academy Pediatrics in conjunction with Hong Kong Paediatric Nurses Association, 4-5 June 2011. 2011, 16(3): 216.
Liu A.P.Y., Ng Y.K., Hui P.W., Lau E.T.K., Tang M.H.Y. and Chung B.H.Y., Clinical Quiz - What is the Diagnosis?, Hong Kong Journal of Paediatrics (new series). 2011, 16: 188.
Liu A.P.Y., Chung B.H.Y. and Yung T.C., Clinical Quiz - What is the Diagnosis?, Hong Kong Journal of Paediatrics (new series). 2012, 17(2): 130.
Liu A.P.Y., Oakhill K., Chan G.C.F. and Chung B.H.Y., Clinical Quiz - What is the Diagnosis?, Hong Kong Journal of Paediatrics (new series). 2012, 17(1): 67.
Liu A.P.Y., So J.C.C., Lam C.C.K., Ha S.Y., Chan G.C.F. and Chung B.H.Y., Clinical Quiz: What is the Diagnosis?, Hong Kong Journal of Paediatrics (new series). 2011, 16: 292.
Liu A.P.Y., Ho A., Yung T.C., Tam T., Chan K., Lau E.T.K., Tang M.H.Y., Tan T.Y. and Chung B.H.Y., Inverted Duplication 18q12.1-q22, Hong Kong Journal of Paediatrics (new series). Proceedings of Congress of Joint Annual Scientific Meeting 2011, The Hong Kong Paediatric Society and American Academy Pediatrics in conjunction with Hong Kong Paediatric Nurses Association, 4-5 June 2011. 215, 2011, 16(3).
Liu A.P.Y., Chung B.H.Y. and Yung T.C., Unveiling the genetics of long QT syndrome: a local paediatric experience, 20th Annual Scientific Congress, Hong Kong College of Cardiology, HK, 4-6 May 2012.


Researcher : Liu H

List of Research Outputs

Liu H. and Chan S.Y., Structural and Functional Study of TSPYL2, 16th Research Postgraduate Symposium, HKU, 7-8 December 2011.


Researcher : Liu Y

List of Research Outputs

Bao Y., Zheng J., Han C., Jin H., Han H., Liu Y., Lau Y.L., Tu W. and Cao X., Tyrosine kinase Btk is required for NK cell activation, Journal of Biological Chemistry [Epub ahead of print] [doi:10.1074/jbc.M112.372425]. 2012.
Liu Y., Wu Y., Lam K.T., Lee P.P.W., Tu W. and Lau Y.L., Dendritic and T Cell Response to Influenza is Normal in the Patients with X-Linked Agammaglobulinemia, Journal of Clinical Immunology. 2012, 32(3): 421-429.
Qin G., Liu Y., Zheng J., Zheng X., Ng I.H.Y., Peiris J.S.M., Lau Y.L. and Tu W., Phenotypic and Functional Characterization of Human γδ T-Cell Subsets in Response to Influenza A Viruses, Journal of Infectious Diseases. 2012, 205(11): 1646-1653.
Qin G., Liu Y., Zheng J., Ng I.H.Y., Xiang Z., Lam K.T., Mao H., Li H., Peiris J.S.M., Lau Y.L. and Tu W., Type 1 Responses Of Human V9v2 T Cells To Influenza A Viruses, Journal of Virology. 2011, 85(19): 10109-10116.
Qin G., Liu Y., Zheng J., Ng I.H.Y., Xiang Z., Lam K.T., Mao H., Li H., Peiris J.S.M., Lau Y.L. and Tu W., Type-1 responses of human Vgamma9Vdelta2 T cells to influenza A viruses., J Virol. 2011.
Tu W., Zheng J., Liu Y., Sia S.F., Liu M., Qin G., Ng I.H.Y., Xiang Z., Lam K.T., Peiris J.S.M. and Lau Y.L., The aminobisphosphonate pamidronate controls influenza pathogenesis by expanding a gammadelta T cell population in humanized mice, Journal of Experimental Medicine. 2011, 208(7): 1511-1522.
Tu W., Lau Y.L., Liu Y. and Zheng J., The aminobisphosphonate pamidronate controls influenza pathogenesis by expanding a {gamma}{delta} T cell population in humanized mice, J Exp Med. 2011 Jul 4;208(7):1511-22.. 2011.


Researcher : Low LCK

Project Title:12th Asia Pacific Congress of Paediatrics and 2nd Asia Pacific Congress of Paediatric Nursing The Role of Nutritional Intake and Total Energy Expenditure on Early Growth of Babies Born with Intrauterine Growth Retardation
Investigator(s):Low LCK
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:09/2006


List of Research Outputs

Chee W.Y.Y., Wong K.Y. and Low L.C.K., Review of primary hypothyroidism in very low birthweight infants in a perinatal centre in Hong Kong, Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health. 2011, 47(11): 824-831.


Researcher : Lun KS

List of Research Outputs

Chung B.H.Y., Man E., Lun K.S. and Chau A.K.T., Identification of TAZ mutation in a family with X-linked dilated cardiomyopathy by Next Generation Sequencing, European Conference of Human Genetics (ESHG) 2012, Nurnberg, Germany, 23-26 June 2012.
Chung B.H.Y., Chan S.Y., Chow P.C., Wong K.T., Lun K.S., Chau A.K.T. and Lau Y.L., Two Chinese Patients with Loeys-Dietz Syndrome due to TGFBR2 Mutations, Hong Kong Journal of Paediatrics (new series). Proceedings of Congress of Joint Annual Scientific Meeting 2011, The Hong Kong Paediatric Society and American Academy Pediatrics in conjunction with Hong Kong Paediatric Nurses Association, 4-5 June 2011. 2011, 16(3).
Ho A., Liu A.P.Y., Lun K.S., Tam T., Chan K., Lau E.T.K., Tang M.H.Y., Tan T.Y. and Chung B.H.Y., 17p13.3 Class I Microduplication in a Newborn with Microcephaly, Aortic Stenosis and Dysmorphic Facial Features, Hong Kong Journal of Paediatrics (new series). Proceedings of Congress of Joint Annual Scientific Meeting 2011, The Hong Kong Paediatric Society and American Academy Pediatrics in conjunction with Hong Kong Paediatric Nurses Association, 4-5 June 2011. 2011, 16(3): 216.


Researcher : Man E

List of Research Outputs

Chung B.H.Y., Man E., Lun K.S. and Chau A.K.T., Identification of TAZ mutation in a family with X-linked dilated cardiomyopathy by Next Generation Sequencing, European Conference of Human Genetics (ESHG) 2012, Nurnberg, Germany, 23-26 June 2012.


Researcher : Mao H

List of Research Outputs

Hui P.Y., Lee M.Y., Cheung C.Y., Mao H., Lai K.W., Chan W.Y., Chan M.C.W., Tu W., Guan Y., Lau Y.L. and Peiris J.S.M., H5N1 influenza virus-induced mediators upregulate RIG-I in uninfected cells by paracrine effects contributing to amplified cytokine cascades, The Journal of Infectious Diseases. 2011, 204(12): 1866-1878.
Ling M.T., Tu W., Han Y., Mao H., Chong W.P., Guan J., Liu M., Lam K.T., Law H.K.W., Peiris J.S.M., Takahashi K. and Lau Y.L., Mannose-Binding LectinContributes to Deleterious Inflammatory Response in Pandemic H1N1 and Avian H9N2 Infection, Journal of Infectious Diseases. 2012, 205(1): 44-53.
Mao H., Yang W., Lee P.P.W., Ho M.H.K., Yang J., Zeng S., Chong C.Y., Lee T.L., Tu W. and Lau Y.L., Exome sequencing identifies novel compound heterozygous mutations of IL-10 receptor 1 in neonatal-onset Crohn’s disease, Genes and Immunity [Epub ahead of print] [doi:10.1038/gene.2012.8]. 2012, 2012: 1-6.
Qin G., Liu Y., Zheng J., Ng I.H.Y., Xiang Z., Lam K.T., Mao H., Li H., Peiris J.S.M., Lau Y.L. and Tu W., Type 1 Responses Of Human V9v2 T Cells To Influenza A Viruses, Journal of Virology. 2011, 85(19): 10109-10116.
Qin G., Liu Y., Zheng J., Ng I.H.Y., Xiang Z., Lam K.T., Mao H., Li H., Peiris J.S.M., Lau Y.L. and Tu W., Type-1 responses of human Vgamma9Vdelta2 T cells to influenza A viruses., J Virol. 2011.
Wu Y., Mao H., Ling M.T., Chow K.H., Ho P.L., Tu W. and Lau Y.L., Successive influenza virus infection and Streptococcus pneumoniae stimulation alter human dendritic cell function., BMC Infect Dis. 2011, 20;11:201.
Wu Y., Mao H., Ling M.T., Chow K.H., Ho P.L., Tu W. and Lau Y.L., Successive influenza virus infection and Streptococcus pneumoniae stimulation alter human dendritic cell function, BMC Infectious Diseases. 2011, 11: 201.


Researcher : Mao M

List of Research Outputs

Wang Z., Luo H., Tu W., Yang H., Wong W.H.S., Wong W.T., Yung K.F., Zhou N., Zhang J., Li X., Wang Z., Guo W., Mu D., Li F., Mao M. and Lau Y.L., Melamine-tainted milk products associated urinary stones in children, Pediatrics International. Japan, 2011, 53: 489-496.


Researcher : Ng YK

List of Research Outputs

Liu A.P.Y., Ng Y.K., Hui P.W., Lau E.T.K., Tang M.H.Y. and Chung B.H.Y., Clinical Quiz - What is the Diagnosis?, Hong Kong Journal of Paediatrics (new series). 2011, 16: 188.


Researcher : Ning J

List of Research Outputs

Ning J. and Chiang A.K.S., Long term viral carriers produce higher magnitude and functionality of Epstein-Barr virus specific T cells than patients with post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder, Cold Spring Harbor Asia Symposium on Infection and Immunology, Suzhou, China, Sep 8-12. 2011.


Researcher : Or CT

List of Research Outputs

Yang L.H., Or C.T., Lau J.S.-.H. and Lau A.S.Y., Ligusticum chuanxiong and its decoctions: effects and underlying mechanisms of action on stroke, Advances in Botanical Research. 2012, 62: 315-341.


Researcher : Pong CH

List of Research Outputs

Yim H.C.H., Li C.B., Pong C.H. and Lau A.S.Y., A role for c-Myc in regulating anti-mycobacterial responses , Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America (PNAS), 2011;108(43):17749-54. 2011.


Researcher : Qin G

List of Research Outputs

Mok K.P., Yen H., Yu Y.M., Yuen K.M., Sia S.F., Chan M.C.W., Qin G., Tu W. and Peiris J.S.M., Amino Acid Residues 253 and 591 of the PB2 Protein of Avian Influenza Virus A H9N2 Contribute to Mammalian Pathogenesis, Journal of Virology. 2011, 85(18): 9641-9645.
Qin G., Liu Y., Zheng J., Zheng X., Ng I.H.Y., Peiris J.S.M., Lau Y.L. and Tu W., Phenotypic and Functional Characterization of Human γδ T-Cell Subsets in Response to Influenza A Viruses, Journal of Infectious Diseases. 2012, 205(11): 1646-1653.
Qin G., Liu Y., Zheng J., Ng I.H.Y., Xiang Z., Lam K.T., Mao H., Li H., Peiris J.S.M., Lau Y.L. and Tu W., Type 1 Responses Of Human V9v2 T Cells To Influenza A Viruses, Journal of Virology. 2011, 85(19): 10109-10116.
Qin G., Liu Y., Zheng J., Ng I.H.Y., Xiang Z., Lam K.T., Mao H., Li H., Peiris J.S.M., Lau Y.L. and Tu W., Type-1 responses of human Vgamma9Vdelta2 T cells to influenza A viruses., J Virol. 2011.
Tu W., Zheng J., Liu Y., Sia S.F., Liu M., Qin G., Ng I.H.Y., Xiang Z., Lam K.T., Peiris J.S.M. and Lau Y.L., The aminobisphosphonate pamidronate controls influenza pathogenesis by expanding a gammadelta T cell population in humanized mice, Journal of Experimental Medicine. 2011, 208(7): 1511-1522.


Researcher : So LY

List of Research Outputs

Chiu S.S.S., Chan K.H., So L.Y., Chen H.S.R., Chan E.L. and Peiris J.S.M., The population based socioeconomic burden of pediatric influenza-associated hospitalization in Hong Kong, Vaccine. 2012, 30(10).


Researcher : Tan TY

List of Research Outputs

Chung B.H.Y., Lausch E., Superti-Furga A. and Tan T.Y., Infantile systemic hyalinosis presenting as multiple join pain, ASHG/ICHG 22011 Meeting, Montreal, Canada, 11-15 October 2011.
Ho A., Liu A.P.Y., Lun K.S., Tam T., Chan K., Lau E.T.K., Tang M.H.Y., Tan T.Y. and Chung B.H.Y., 17p13.3 Class I Microduplication in a Newborn with Microcephaly, Aortic Stenosis and Dysmorphic Facial Features, Hong Kong Journal of Paediatrics (new series). Proceedings of Congress of Joint Annual Scientific Meeting 2011, The Hong Kong Paediatric Society and American Academy Pediatrics in conjunction with Hong Kong Paediatric Nurses Association, 4-5 June 2011. 2011, 16(3): 216.
Liu A.P.Y., Ho A., Yung T.C., Tam T., Chan K., Lau E.T.K., Tang M.H.Y., Tan T.Y. and Chung B.H.Y., Inverted Duplication 18q12.1-q22, Hong Kong Journal of Paediatrics (new series). Proceedings of Congress of Joint Annual Scientific Meeting 2011, The Hong Kong Paediatric Society and American Academy Pediatrics in conjunction with Hong Kong Paediatric Nurses Association, 4-5 June 2011. 215, 2011, 16(3).


Researcher : Tao KP

List of Research Outputs

Tsang K.H., Tao K.P. and Chan S.Y., Tspyl2, a Nucleosome Assembly Protein, is Important for the Expression of NR2A/B and Auditory Associated Learning and Memory, 16th Research Postgraduate Symposium, HKU, 7-8 December 2011.


Researcher : Ting JY

List of Research Outputs

Ting J.Y., Ho P.L. and Wong K.Y., Bordetella bronchiseptica Pneumona in an Extremely-Low-Birth-Weigh Neonate , American Journal of Perinatology Reports. 2011, 1(2): 83-86.


Researcher : Tsang AMC

List of Research Outputs

Chung B.H.Y. and Tsang A.M.C., HKWC’s Outstanding Team Award : K7 General Paediatric Team, P&AM, QMH , 2012.


Researcher : Tsang KH

List of Research Outputs

Tsang K.H., Tao K.P. and Chan S.Y., Tspyl2, a Nucleosome Assembly Protein, is Important for the Expression of NR2A/B and Auditory Associated Learning and Memory, 16th Research Postgraduate Symposium, HKU, 7-8 December 2011.


Researcher : Tso WWY

Project Title:Genetic basis of autism and macrocephaly
Investigator(s):Tso WYW, Wong VCN, Fung CW
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:03/2012




Researcher : Tu W

Project Title:Humanized mouse as a model to study the antiviral activity of human gammadelta-T cells against human and avian influenza A viruses in vivo
Investigator(s):Tu W, Lau YL, Peiris JSM, Law HKW
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:Research Fund for the Control of Infectious Diseases - Full Grants
Start Date:08/2007


Project Title:Antiviral Activity of Human gammadelta-T Cells against Epstein-Barr Virus Infection
Investigator(s):Tu W, Lau YL, Liu Y, Tsao GSW
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:10/2011


Project Title:Immune Evasion of Natural Killer Cells for Influenza Virus in Vivo
Investigator(s):Tu W, Lau YL, Mao H, Liu Y
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:Research Fund for the Control of Infectious Diseases - Full Grants
Start Date:12/2011


Project Title:Induction of tolerance by alloantigen-specific regulatory T cells in humanized mice and non-human primates
Investigator(s):Tu W, Lau YL, Liu Y
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:NSFC/RGC Joint Research Scheme
Start Date:01/2012


List of Research Outputs

Bao Y., Zheng J., Han C., Jin H., Han H., Liu Y., Lau Y.L., Tu W. and Cao X., Tyrosine kinase Btk is required for NK cell activation, Journal of Biological Chemistry [Epub ahead of print] [doi:10.1074/jbc.M112.372425]. 2012.
Cheung B.K.W., Sze D.M.Y., Chan W.K., Deng R.X., Tu W. and Chan G.C.F., Brazilian green propolis and its constituent, Artepillin C inhibits allogeneic activated human CD4 T cells expansion and activation, Journal of Ethnopharmacology. 2011, 138(2): 463-471.
Dai Q., Jiang Y., Tu W., Luo H., Wang Z., Lau Y.L., Shi H. and Yang H., One-year follow-up of patients with melamine-induced urolithiasis in Southwest China , International Journal of Environmental Health Research [Epub ahead of print] [DOI:10.1080/09603123.2011.650157] . 2012.
Hui P.Y., Lee M.Y., Cheung C.Y., Mao H., Lai K.W., Chan W.Y., Chan M.C.W., Tu W., Guan Y., Lau Y.L. and Peiris J.S.M., H5N1 influenza virus-induced mediators upregulate RIG-I in uninfected cells by paracrine effects contributing to amplified cytokine cascades, The Journal of Infectious Diseases. 2011, 204(12): 1866-1878.
Ling M.T., Tu W., Han Y., Mao H., Chong W.P., Guan J., Liu M., Lam K.T., Law H.K.W., Peiris J.S.M., Takahashi K. and Lau Y.L., Mannose-Binding LectinContributes to Deleterious Inflammatory Response in Pandemic H1N1 and Avian H9N2 Infection, Journal of Infectious Diseases. 2012, 205(1): 44-53.
Liu Y., Wu Y., Lam K.T., Lee P.P.W., Tu W. and Lau Y.L., Dendritic and T Cell Response to Influenza is Normal in the Patients with X-Linked Agammaglobulinemia, Journal of Clinical Immunology. 2012, 32(3): 421-429.
Mao H., Yang W., Lee P.P.W., Ho M.H.K., Yang J., Zeng S., Chong C.Y., Lee T.L., Tu W. and Lau Y.L., Exome sequencing identifies novel compound heterozygous mutations of IL-10 receptor 1 in neonatal-onset Crohn’s disease, Genes and Immunity [Epub ahead of print] [doi:10.1038/gene.2012.8]. 2012, 2012: 1-6.
Mok K.P., Yen H., Yu Y.M., Yuen K.M., Sia S.F., Chan M.C.W., Qin G., Tu W. and Peiris J.S.M., Amino Acid Residues 253 and 591 of the PB2 Protein of Avian Influenza Virus A H9N2 Contribute to Mammalian Pathogenesis, Journal of Virology. 2011, 85(18): 9641-9645.
Qin G., Liu Y., Zheng J., Zheng X., Ng I.H.Y., Peiris J.S.M., Lau Y.L. and Tu W., Phenotypic and Functional Characterization of Human γδ T-Cell Subsets in Response to Influenza A Viruses, Journal of Infectious Diseases. 2012, 205(11): 1646-1653.
Qin G., Liu Y., Zheng J., Ng I.H.Y., Xiang Z., Lam K.T., Mao H., Li H., Peiris J.S.M., Lau Y.L. and Tu W., Type 1 Responses Of Human V9v2 T Cells To Influenza A Viruses, Journal of Virology. 2011, 85(19): 10109-10116.
Qin G., Liu Y., Zheng J., Ng I.H.Y., Xiang Z., Lam K.T., Mao H., Li H., Peiris J.S.M., Lau Y.L. and Tu W., Type-1 responses of human Vgamma9Vdelta2 T cells to influenza A viruses., J Virol. 2011.
Shao Z.J., Zheng X.W., Ting F., Huang J., Chen J., Wu Y.Y., Zhou L.M., Tu W. and Li H., Andrographolide exerted its antimicrobial effects by upregulation of human β-defensin-2 induced through p38 MAPK and NF-κB pathway in human lung epithelial cells, Canadian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology. 2012, 90(5): 647-653.
Tu W., From bench to bedside: application of humanized mice in transplantation, 3rd Transplantation Immunology Conference, Chinese Society for Immunology, Shanghai, PR China, 24-26 June 2012. 2012.
Tu W., Humanized mouse model for translational medical research, 1st Joint Symposium in Translational Medicine, Chinese Acdemy of Medical Sciences and LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Beijing, PR China, 26-27 April 2012. 2012.
Tu W., Innate immune evasion and therapeutic stategies of influenza viruses, The 13th SCBA International Symposium. Society of Chinese Bioscientists in America, Guangzhou, PR China, 25-29 July 2011. 2011.
Tu W., Innate immune evasion and therapeutic strategies of influenza viruses, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, PR China, 2 December 2011. 2011.
Tu W., Member of Editioral Board, Scientifica (Hindawi Publish Corporation). 2012.
Tu W., Novel therapeutic approach for influenza infection, 13th Military Immunology Conference, Chongqing, PR China, 11-13 November 2011. 2011.
Tu W., Yang H., Luo H., Shi H., Wong W.H.S., Lau W.S., Yip C., Yuen S.F., Chim S., Chan W.K.Y., Wong S.N., Ho C.S., Feng T., Lam K.T., Li H., Lee P.P.W., Mao M. and Lau Y.L., One-year Follow Up of Melamine-associated Renal Stones in Sichuan and Hong Kong, Hong Kong Journal of Paediatrics (new series). 2012, 17: 12-23.
Tu W., Targeting human gammadelta T cells: a potential novel strategy to treat human and avian influenza diseases, 2nd Cross Straght Immunology Conference, 26-28 August 2011, Taiepi, Taiwan. 2011.
Tu W., Targeting human gammadelta T cells: a potential novel strategy to treat human and avian influenza diseases, 2nd Cross Straight Immunology Conference, Taipei, Taiwan, 26-28 August 2011. 2011.
Tu W., Targeting the host rather than the virus: a novel strategy to treat influenza diseases, Gammadelta-T cell Conference, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany, 31 May - 2 June 2012. 2012.
Tu W., Targeting the host rather than the virus: a novel strategy to treat influenza diseases, The 5th International Symposium on Infection and Immunity, Xiamen, PR China, 18-21 November 2011. 2011.
Tu W., Zheng J., Liu Y., Sia S.F., Liu M., Qin G., Ng I.H.Y., Xiang Z., Lam K.T., Peiris J.S.M. and Lau Y.L., The aminobisphosphonate pamidronate controls influenza pathogenesis by expanding a gammadelta T cell population in humanized mice, Journal of Experimental Medicine. 2011, 208(7): 1511-1522.
Tu W., Lau Y.L., Liu Y. and Zheng J., The aminobisphosphonate pamidronate controls influenza pathogenesis by expanding a {gamma}{delta} T cell population in humanized mice, J Exp Med. 2011 Jul 4;208(7):1511-22.. 2011.
Tu W., The immunopathogenesis of EV71 infection in infants, International forum for pediatric infectious diseases, Guangzhou, PR China, 9-2 December 2011. 2011.
Wang Z., Luo H., Tu W., Yang H., Wong W.H.S., Wong W.T., Yung K.F., Zhou N., Zhang J., Li X., Wang Z., Guo W., Mu D., Li F., Mao M. and Lau Y.L., Melamine-tainted milk products associated urinary stones in children, Pediatrics International. Japan, 2011, 53: 489-496.
Wu Y., Mao H., Ling M.T., Chow K.H., Ho P.L., Tu W. and Lau Y.L., Successive influenza virus infection and Streptococcus pneumoniae stimulation alter human dendritic cell function., BMC Infect Dis. 2011, 20;11:201.
Wu Y., Mao H., Ling M.T., Chow K.H., Ho P.L., Tu W. and Lau Y.L., Successive influenza virus infection and Streptococcus pneumoniae stimulation alter human dendritic cell function, BMC Infectious Diseases. 2011, 11: 201.


Researcher : Wong KK

List of Research Outputs

Li Q., Wong K.K., Wei R., Lam S.S.Y., Zhang X., Sham P.C., Chua S.E., Chan S.Y. and McAlonan G.M., X-linked Tspyl2 deficit mouse is associated with a phenotype of schizophrenia, SIRS. 2012.


Researcher : Wong KT

List of Research Outputs

Chung B.H.Y., Chan S.Y., Chow P.C., Wong K.T., Lun K.S., Chau A.K.T. and Lau Y.L., Two Chinese Patients with Loeys-Dietz Syndrome due to TGFBR2 Mutations, Hong Kong Journal of Paediatrics (new series). Proceedings of Congress of Joint Annual Scientific Meeting 2011, The Hong Kong Paediatric Society and American Academy Pediatrics in conjunction with Hong Kong Paediatric Nurses Association, 4-5 June 2011. 2011, 16(3).


Researcher : Wong KY

List of Research Outputs

Chee W.Y.Y., Wong K.Y. and Low L.C.K., Review of primary hypothyroidism in very low birthweight infants in a perinatal centre in Hong Kong, Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health. 2011, 47(11): 824-831.
Fung C.W., Matthijs G., Sturiale L., garozzo D., Wong K.Y., Wong R.M.S., Wong V.C.N. and Jaeken J., COG5-CDG with a Mild Neurohepatic Presentation, JIMD Reports. SSIEM and Springer-verlag Berlin Heidelberg, 2012, 3: 67-70.
Ting J.Y., Ho P.L. and Wong K.Y., Bordetella bronchiseptica Pneumona in an Extremely-Low-Birth-Weigh Neonate , American Journal of Perinatology Reports. 2011, 1(2): 83-86.


Researcher : Wong PTY

List of Research Outputs

Wong P.T.Y. and Wong V.C.N., Pilot study for subgroup classification for autism spectrum disorder based on dysmorphology and physical measurements in Chinese children., International Meeting for Autism Research, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 17-19 May. 2012.
Wong V.C.N. and Wong P.T.Y., Pilot Study for Subgroup Classification for Autism Spectrum Disorder Based on Dysmorphology and Physical Measurements in Chinese Children (poster presentation), International Meeting for Autism Research, 17 May 2012, Toronto. 2012.
Wong V.C.N. and Wong P.T.Y., Pilot Study for Subgroup Classification for Autism Spectrum Disorder Based on Dysmorphology and Physical Measurements in Chinese Children (poster presentation), Joint 12th International Child Neurology Congress and 11th Asian and Oceanian Congress of Child Neurology Brisbane, Australia 27th May - 1st June 2012 . 2012.


Researcher : Wong RMS

List of Research Outputs

Fung C.W., Matthijs G., Sturiale L., garozzo D., Wong K.Y., Wong R.M.S., Wong V.C.N. and Jaeken J., COG5-CDG with a Mild Neurohepatic Presentation, JIMD Reports. SSIEM and Springer-verlag Berlin Heidelberg, 2012, 3: 67-70.
Leung J.L., Chung H.Y., Chan I.H.Y., Wong R.M.S., Chan A.W.S., Tam P.K.H. and Wong K.K.Y., The use of omega-3-fatty acid for short bowel syndrome patients accelerates reversal of cholestasis, The 45th Annual Meeting of Pacific Association of Pediatric Surgeons, Shanghai, China, 3-7 June 2012.


Researcher : Wong SJ

List of Research Outputs

Cheung Y.F., Chan S., Yang M., Ye J.Y., Ha S.Y., Wong S.J. and Chan G.C.F., Circulating CD133+VEGFR2+ and CD34+VEGFR2+ Cells and Arterial Function in Patients with Beta-Thalassaemia Major, Annals of Hematology . 2012, 91: 345-352.
Cheung Y.F., Chan G.C.F., Au W.Y., Lam W.W.M., Cheung W.W.W., Ho Y.C., Wong S.J. and Ha S.Y., Left ventricular torsional mechanics remains impaired in patients with beta-thalassaemia major despite bone marrow transplanation, American Heart Association Scientifice Sessions 2011, Orlando, Florida, USA 2011.
Cheung Y.F., Li S.N., Chan G.C.F., Wong S.J. and Ha S.Y., Left ventricular twisting and untwisting motion in childhood survivors, Echocardiography. 2011, 28: 738-745.
Cheung Y.F., Hong W.J., Chan K.W. and Wong S.J., Modulating Effects of Matrix Metalloproteinase-3 and -9 Polymorphisms on Aortic Stiffness and Aortic Root Dilation in Patients after Tetralogy of Fallot Repair, International Journal of Cardiology. 2011, 151: 214-217.
Cheung Y.F., Wong S.J., Liang X.C. and Cheung E.W.Y., Torsional mechanics of the left ventricle in patients after surgical repair of tetralogy of Fallot, Circulation Journal . 2011, 75: 1735-1741.
Ho P.K., Lai C.T.M., Wong S.J. and Cheung Y.F., Three-dimensional mechanical dyssynchrony and myocardial deformation of the left ventricle in patients with tricuspid atresia after Fontan procedure, Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography. 2012, 25: 393-400.
Lai C.T.M., Chow P.C., Wong S.J., Chan K.W. and Cheung Y.F., Annexin A5 Levels in Patients after Atrial Switch Operation for TGA: Association with Impaired Systemic Ventricular Myocardial Deformation (Abstract Presentation), The 4th Congress of Asia-Pacific Pediatric Cardiac Society, Taipei, Taiwan, April 4 to 7, 2012 . 2012.
Lai C.T.M., Chan K.W., Wong S.J., Chow P.C. and Cheung Y.F., Circulating levels of biomarkers of collagen synthesis and ventricular function and dyssynchrony in adolescents and young adults after repair of tetralogy of Fallot , American Heart Journal . 2011, 162: 467-473.
Li S.N., Wong S.J. and Cheung Y.F., Novel area strain based on three-dimensional wall motion analysis for assessment of left ventricular performance after repair of Tetralogy of Fallot, Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography . 2011, 24: 819-825.
Yu W., Wong S.J. and Cheung Y.F., Left ventricular mechanics in patients with a history of Kawasaki disease: analysis by 3-dimensional speckle tracking echocardiography, The 10th International Kawasaki Disease Symposium, Kyoto, Japan, Feb 7 to 10, 2012.


Researcher : Wong SN

List of Research Outputs

Tu W., Yang H., Luo H., Shi H., Wong W.H.S., Lau W.S., Yip C., Yuen S.F., Chim S., Chan W.K.Y., Wong S.N., Ho C.S., Feng T., Lam K.T., Li H., Lee P.P.W., Mao M. and Lau Y.L., One-year Follow Up of Melamine-associated Renal Stones in Sichuan and Hong Kong, Hong Kong Journal of Paediatrics (new series). 2012, 17: 12-23.


Researcher : Wong VCN

Project Title:Rett Syndrome :Systematic screening of MECP2 in children with autistic traits and or unexplained mental retardation/ encephalopathy to define the spectrum of Rett Syndrome phenotypes resulting from mutations in MECP2
Investigator(s):Wong VCN
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:01/2006


Project Title:Single-blinded, randomized, and placebo-controlled trial in FMR1 KO and WT mice
Investigator(s):Wong VCN
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:04/2011


Project Title:Genetic analysis of PCDH19 and TSPYL mutation in Chinese children with GEFS+ and Dravet Syndromeencephaolpathy
Investigator(s):Wong VCN, Kwong KY, Fung CW, Chan SY
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:05/2012


Project Title:Joint 12th International Child Neurology Congress and 11th Asian and Oceanian Congress of Child Neurology Dravet Syndrome: Genetic analysis of SCN1A and PCDH19 Mutations for 17 Chinese children
Investigator(s):Wong VCN
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:05/2012


List of Research Outputs

Chan V.N.Y. and Wong V.C.N., Spinal muscular atrophy in Chinese, The European Neurological Journal. 2012.
Fung C.W., Matthijs G., Sturiale L., garozzo D., Wong K.Y., Wong R.M.S., Wong V.C.N. and Jaeken J., COG5-CDG with a Mild Neurohepatic Presentation, JIMD Reports. SSIEM and Springer-verlag Berlin Heidelberg, 2012, 3: 67-70.
Fung C.W. and Wong V.C.N., Paroxysmal non-epileptic movements in childhood, HK Journal of Paediatrics (new series). 2012, 17: 85-96.
Guo Y., Baum L.W., Sham P.C., Wong V.C.N., Ng P.W., Lui C.H.T., Sin N.C., Tsoi T.H., Tang C.S.M., Kwan S.H., Yip B.H.K., Xiao S., Thomas G.N., Lau Y.L., Yang W., Cherny S.S. and Kwan P., Two-stage genome-wide association study identifies variants in CAMSAP1L1 as susceptibility loci for epilepsy in Chinese, Human Molecular Genetics. 2011, 21: 1184-1189.
Martins S., Soong B.W., Wong V.C.N., Giunti P., Stevanin G.O., Ranum P.W., Sasaki H., Riess O., Tsuji S. and Countinho P., Mutational origin of Machado-Joseph Disease in the Australian Aboriginal Communities of Groote Eylandt and Yirrkala, Archives of neurology. 2012, 69(6): 746-751.
Wong P.T.Y. and Wong V.C.N., Pilot study for subgroup classification for autism spectrum disorder based on dysmorphology and physical measurements in Chinese children., International Meeting for Autism Research, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 17-19 May. 2012.
Wong S., Cheung P., Wong V.C.N., Ma L. and Chan B., Klein Levin Syndrome is a steroid-responsive, non NMDA receptor-mediated encephalitis (poster presentation), Joint 12th International Child Neurology Congress and 11th Asian and Oceanian Congress of Child Neurology Brisbane, Australia 27th May - 1st June 2012.
Wong V.C.N., American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 2012.
Wong V.C.N., Autism Spectrum Conditions. FAQs on Autism, Asperger Syndrome and Atypical Autism answered by International Experts. [Epub ahead of print] , Acta Paediatr. 2011 Sep 15.. 2011.
Wong V.C.N., Autism Spectrum Conditions. FAQs on Autism, Asperger Syndrome and Atypical Autism answered by International Experts, Acta Paediatrics doi: 10.1111/j.1651-2227.2011.02470.x. [Epub ahead of print] . Boelte S and Hallmayer J. Hogrefe Publishing, 2011.
Wong V.C.N., Book review of Autism spectrum Disorders, ACTA Paediatrican. 2011.
Wong V.C.N., Current Pediatric Reviews (editorial Board), 2011.
Wong V.C.N. and Kwong K.Y., Dravet Syndrome- Genetic Analysis of SCN1A and PCDH19 Mutations for 17 Chinese Children (poster presentation), International Meeting for Autism Research, 17 May, 2012 Toronto . 2012.
Wong V.C.N. and Kwong K.Y., Dravet Syndrome- Genetic Analysis of SCN1A and PCDH19 Mutations for 17 Chinese Children (poster presentation), Joint 12th International Child Neurology Congress and 11th Asian and Oceanian Congress of Child Neurology Brisbane, Australia 27th May - 1st June 2012 . 2012.
Wong V.C.N., Kwong K.Y. and Fung C.W., Dravet Syndrome-Genetic analysis of SCN1A and PCDH19 mutations for 17 Chinese children., International Meeting for Autism Research, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 17-19 May. 2012.
Wong V.C.N., Early intervention in ASD, Autism Spectrum Disorders 2012, Brisbane, Australia. 2012.
Wong V.C.N., Editorial Board Member (Since 2000), Journal of Child Neurology. 2012.
Wong V.C.N., Editorial Board Member (Since 2001), Pediatric Neurology. 2012.
Wong V.C.N., Editorial Board Member (Since 2001), Pediatrics International. 2012.
Wong V.C.N., Editorial Board Member (Since 2002), Paediatric Rehabilitation. 2012.
Wong V.C.N., Editorial Board Member (Since 2005), Current Pediatrics Reviews. 2012.
Wong V.C.N., Editorial Board of Case Reports in Pediatrics (editorial board). 2012.
Wong V.C.N., Evidence-Based Management of Autistic Spectrum Disorders, Joint 12th International Child Neurology Congress and 11th Asian and Oceanian Congress of Child Neurology Brisbane, Australia 27th May - 1st June 2012 . 2012.
Wong V.C.N., International myaesthenia gravis registry., 12th International Child Neurology Congress and the 11th Asian and Oceanian Congress of Child Neurology, Brisbane, Australia, 27 May-1 June. 2012.
Wong V.C.N., Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders (Editorial Board), 2012.
Wong V.C.N., Klein Levin syndrome is a steriod-responsive, non-N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor-mediated encephalitis., 12th International Child Neurology Congress and the 11th Asian and Oceanian Congress of Child Neurology, Brisbane, Australia, 27 May-1 June. 2012.
Wong V.C.N., Management of autistic spectrum disorders., Parallel Session: Development and Congnition, 12th International Child Neurology Congress and the 11th Asian and Oceanian Congress of Child Neurology, Brisbane, Australia, 27 May-1 June. 2012.
Wong V.C.N. and Wong P.T.Y., Pilot Study for Subgroup Classification for Autism Spectrum Disorder Based on Dysmorphology and Physical Measurements in Chinese Children (poster presentation), International Meeting for Autism Research, 17 May 2012, Toronto. 2012.
Wong V.C.N. and Wong P.T.Y., Pilot Study for Subgroup Classification for Autism Spectrum Disorder Based on Dysmorphology and Physical Measurements in Chinese Children (poster presentation), Joint 12th International Child Neurology Congress and 11th Asian and Oceanian Congress of Child Neurology Brisbane, Australia 27th May - 1st June 2012 . 2012.
Wong V.C.N., Pilot study for subgroup classification for autism spectrum disorder based on dysmorphology and physical measurements in Chinese children., 12th International Child Neurology Congress and the 11th Asian and Oceanian Congress of Child Neurology, Brisbane, Australia, 27 May-1 June. 2012.
Wong V.C.N., Fung C.W. and Lee S.L., Review of evolution of clinical, training and educational services and research program for autism spectrum disorders in Hong Kong. , Science China Life Sciences, 2012, 55: 1–18, doi: 10.1007/s11427-012-4294-y. 2012.
Wong V.C.N., Reviewer (Since 1987), Brain & Development. 2012.
Wong V.C.N., Reviewer (Since 1990), Hong Kong Journal of Paediatrics. 2012.
Wong V.C.N., Reviewer (Since 2000), Journal of Pediatric Neurology. 2012.
Wong V.C.N., Reviewer (Since 2000), Medical Progress. 2012.
Wong V.C.N., Reviewer (Since 2000), Pediatrics. 2012.
Wong V.C.N., Reviewer (Since 2003), BMJ. 2012.
Wong V.C.N., Reviewer (Since 2003), BMJ Pediatrics. 2012.
Wong V.C.N., Reviewer (Since 2003), European Journal of Paediatric Neurology. 2012.
Wong V.C.N., Reviewer (Since 2005), New England Journal of Medicine. 2012.
Wong V.C.N., Reviewer (Since 2007), The Open Pediatric Medical Journal. 2012.
Wong V.C.N., Reviewer (Since 2008), Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 2012.
Wong V.C.N., Reviewer (Since 2008), International Journal of Developmental Neuroscience. 2012.
Wong V.C.N., Reviewer (Since 2008), Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. 2012.
Wong V.C.N., Reviewer (Since 2009), Libertas Academica. 2012.
Wong V.C.N., Reviewer (Since 2010), Evidence Bases Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2012.
Wong V.C.N., Reviewer, Journal of Inflammation. 2011.
Wong V.C.N., The 2nd International Focus Group on Paediatric Myasthenia Gravis - The Internation MG Registry in children, Joint 12th International Child Neurology Congress and 11th Asian and Oceanian Congress of Child Neurology Brisbane, Australia 27th May - 1st June 2012 . 2012.
Wong V.C.N., The Open Pediatric Medicine Journal, 2012.


Researcher : Wong WHS

List of Research Outputs

Chen R.H.S., Wong W.H.S. and Cheung Y.F., Unmasking of Reduced Contractile Reserve by Exercise Stress in Adolescents after Arterial Switch Operation for Complete Transposition of the Great Arteries (Abstract Presentation), The 4th Congress of Asia-Pacific Pediatric Cardiac Society, Taipei, Taiwan, April 4 to 7, 2012.
Ho M.H.K., Aung K.P.P., Wong W.H.S., Chan E.Y.T., Lee T.L., Chong C.Y., Chow W.C., Lee P.P.W. and Lau Y.L., IgE Food Sensitization Amongst Children with Atopic Eczema, Hong Kong Journal of Paediatrics (new series). 2011, 16: 155-163.
Li J., Wong W.H.S., Chan S.H.S., Chim J.C.S., Cheung K.M.C., Lee T.L., Au W.Y., Ha S.Y., Lau Y.L. and Chan G.C.F., Factors Affecting Mesenchymal Stromal Cells Yield from Bone Marrow Aspiration., Chin J Cancer Research (in press). 2011.
Li R., Yang W., Zhang J., Hirankarn N., Pan H.F., Mok C.C., Wong R.W.S., Mok T.M.Y., Lee K.W., Wong S.N., Leung A.M.H., Li X.P., Avihingsanon Y., Lee T.L., Ho M.H.K., Lee P.P.W., Chan T.M., Wong W.H.S., Wong C.M., Ng I.O.L., Yang J., Li P.H., Zhang Y., Zhang L., Li W., Baum L., Kwan P., Rianthavorn P., Deekajorndej T., Suphapeetiporn K., Shotelersuk V., Garcia-Barcelo M.M., Cherny S.S., Tam P.K.H., Sham P.C., Lau W.C.S., Shen N., Lau Y.L. and Ye D.Q., Association of CD247 with systemic lupus erythematosus in Asian populations, Lupus. 2012, 21(1): 75-83.
Tu W., Yang H., Luo H., Shi H., Wong W.H.S., Lau W.S., Yip C., Yuen S.F., Chim S., Chan W.K.Y., Wong S.N., Ho C.S., Feng T., Lam K.T., Li H., Lee P.P.W., Mao M. and Lau Y.L., One-year Follow Up of Melamine-associated Renal Stones in Sichuan and Hong Kong, Hong Kong Journal of Paediatrics (new series). 2012, 17: 12-23.
Wang Z., Luo H., Tu W., Yang H., Wong W.H.S., Wong W.T., Yung K.F., Zhou N., Zhang J., Li X., Wang Z., Guo W., Mu D., Li F., Mao M. and Lau Y.L., Melamine-tainted milk products associated urinary stones in children, Pediatrics International. Japan, 2011, 53: 489-496.


Researcher : Wu Y

List of Research Outputs

Liu Y., Wu Y., Lam K.T., Lee P.P.W., Tu W. and Lau Y.L., Dendritic and T Cell Response to Influenza is Normal in the Patients with X-Linked Agammaglobulinemia, Journal of Clinical Immunology. 2012, 32(3): 421-429.
Wu Y., Mao H., Ling M.T., Chow K.H., Ho P.L., Tu W. and Lau Y.L., Successive influenza virus infection and Streptococcus pneumoniae stimulation alter human dendritic cell function., BMC Infect Dis. 2011, 20;11:201.
Wu Y., Mao H., Ling M.T., Chow K.H., Ho P.L., Tu W. and Lau Y.L., Successive influenza virus infection and Streptococcus pneumoniae stimulation alter human dendritic cell function, BMC Infectious Diseases. 2011, 11: 201.


Researcher : Wu Y

List of Research Outputs

Liu Y., Wu Y., Lam K.T., Lee P.P.W., Tu W. and Lau Y.L., Dendritic and T Cell Response to Influenza is Normal in the Patients with X-Linked Agammaglobulinemia, Journal of Clinical Immunology. 2012, 32(3): 421-429.
Wu Y., Mao H., Ling M.T., Chow K.H., Ho P.L., Tu W. and Lau Y.L., Successive influenza virus infection and Streptococcus pneumoniae stimulation alter human dendritic cell function., BMC Infect Dis. 2011, 20;11:201.
Wu Y., Mao H., Ling M.T., Chow K.H., Ho P.L., Tu W. and Lau Y.L., Successive influenza virus infection and Streptococcus pneumoniae stimulation alter human dendritic cell function, BMC Infectious Diseases. 2011, 11: 201.


Researcher : Xiang Z

List of Research Outputs

Qin G., Liu Y., Zheng J., Ng I.H.Y., Xiang Z., Lam K.T., Mao H., Li H., Peiris J.S.M., Lau Y.L. and Tu W., Type 1 Responses Of Human V9v2 T Cells To Influenza A Viruses, Journal of Virology. 2011, 85(19): 10109-10116.
Qin G., Liu Y., Zheng J., Ng I.H.Y., Xiang Z., Lam K.T., Mao H., Li H., Peiris J.S.M., Lau Y.L. and Tu W., Type-1 responses of human Vgamma9Vdelta2 T cells to influenza A viruses., J Virol. 2011.
Tu W., Zheng J., Liu Y., Sia S.F., Liu M., Qin G., Ng I.H.Y., Xiang Z., Lam K.T., Peiris J.S.M. and Lau Y.L., The aminobisphosphonate pamidronate controls influenza pathogenesis by expanding a gammadelta T cell population in humanized mice, Journal of Experimental Medicine. 2011, 208(7): 1511-1522.


Researcher : Xiang Z

List of Research Outputs

Qin G., Liu Y., Zheng J., Ng I.H.Y., Xiang Z., Lam K.T., Mao H., Li H., Peiris J.S.M., Lau Y.L. and Tu W., Type 1 Responses Of Human V9v2 T Cells To Influenza A Viruses, Journal of Virology. 2011, 85(19): 10109-10116.
Qin G., Liu Y., Zheng J., Ng I.H.Y., Xiang Z., Lam K.T., Mao H., Li H., Peiris J.S.M., Lau Y.L. and Tu W., Type-1 responses of human Vgamma9Vdelta2 T cells to influenza A viruses., J Virol. 2011.
Tu W., Zheng J., Liu Y., Sia S.F., Liu M., Qin G., Ng I.H.Y., Xiang Z., Lam K.T., Peiris J.S.M. and Lau Y.L., The aminobisphosphonate pamidronate controls influenza pathogenesis by expanding a gammadelta T cell population in humanized mice, Journal of Experimental Medicine. 2011, 208(7): 1511-1522.


Researcher : Yang J

List of Research Outputs

Li R., Yang W., Zhang J., Hirankarn N., Pan H.F., Mok C.C., Wong R.W.S., Mok T.M.Y., Lee K.W., Wong S.N., Leung A.M.H., Li X.P., Avihingsanon Y., Lee T.L., Ho M.H.K., Lee P.P.W., Chan T.M., Wong W.H.S., Wong C.M., Ng I.O.L., Yang J., Li P.H., Zhang Y., Zhang L., Li W., Baum L., Kwan P., Rianthavorn P., Deekajorndej T., Suphapeetiporn K., Shotelersuk V., Garcia-Barcelo M.M., Cherny S.S., Tam P.K.H., Sham P.C., Lau W.C.S., Shen N., Lau Y.L. and Ye D.Q., Association of CD247 with systemic lupus erythematosus in Asian populations, Lupus. 2012, 21(1): 75-83.
Mao H., Yang W., Lee P.P.W., Ho M.H.K., Yang J., Zeng S., Chong C.Y., Lee T.L., Tu W. and Lau Y.L., Exome sequencing identifies novel compound heterozygous mutations of IL-10 receptor 1 in neonatal-onset Crohn’s disease, Genes and Immunity [Epub ahead of print] [doi:10.1038/gene.2012.8]. 2012, 2012: 1-6.
Yang J., Yang W. and Lau Y.L., Identifying causal mutations for Primary Immunodeficiencies in Southeast Asian region using whole exome sequencing, The 12th International Congress Of Human Genetics American Society Of Human Genetics, 2011.


Researcher : Yang M

Project Title:Protective effect of thrombopoietin on iron-induced cardiomyopathy
Investigator(s):Yang M
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:Children's Thalassaemia Foundation - General Awards
Start Date:07/2007


Project Title:The effect of melatonin in the treatment of thrombocytopenia
Investigator(s):Yang M
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:Queen Mary Hospital Charitable Trust - Training and Research Assistance Scheme
Start Date:01/2008


Project Title:The protective effects of thrombopoietin and amlodipine on iron overload-induced human mesenchymal stem cell damage: its impact on iron overload related osteopenia & osteoporosis
Investigator(s):Yang M, Chan GCF, Cheung YF, Liu C
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:Children's Thalassaemia Foundation - General Awards
Start Date:01/2009


List of Research Outputs

Cheung Y.F., Chan S., Yang M., Ye J.Y., Ha S.Y., Wong S.J. and Chan G.C.F., Circulating CD133+VEGFR2+ and CD34+VEGFR2+ Cells and Arterial Function in Patients with Beta-Thalassaemia Major, Annals of Hematology . 2012, 91: 345-352.
Deng R.X., Chan G.C.F., Shen J., Ye J.Y., Ma M., Chen J.L., Liu C., Dee C.M. and Yang M., Astragaloside IV enhanced haematopoiesis via the EGFR-MEK-EKR1/2 signalling pathway., Hong Kong Journal of Paediatrics. 2011;16:217 (Proceedings for Joint Annual Scientific Meeting 2011: The Hong Kong Paediatric Society and American Academy of Pediatrics in conjunction with Hong Kong Paediatric Nurses Association). 2011, 16: 217.
Ye J.Y., Chan G.C.F. and Yang M., Serotonin enhanced megakaryopoiesis, proplatelet formation and stimulated thrombopoietin release from human mesenchymal stem cells., Hong Kong Journal of Paediatrics. 2011;16:218 (Proceedings for Joint Annual Scientific Meeting 2011: The Hong Kong Paediatric Society and American Academy of Pediatrics in conjunction with Hong Kong Paediatric Nurses Association).. 2011, 16: 218.


Researcher : Yang W

Project Title:Mapping Susceptibility Genes for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) through a Genome-Wide Association Study
Investigator(s):Yang W, Lau YL, Sham PC
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:09/2009
Completion Date:08/2011


Project Title:Functional characterization of a genetic variant we recently found to be associated with SLE in Asians
Investigator(s):Yang W, Lau YL
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:03/2011
Completion Date:02/2012


Project Title:Meta-Analysis of two Asian GWAS datasets for identification of novel genetic variants associated with systemic lupus erythematosus
Investigator(s):Yang W, Lau YL, Sham PC, Yang J
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:10/2011


Project Title:The 12th International Congress of Human Genetics FINDING RARE VARIANTS IN GWAS AND EXOME SEQUENCING DATA BY MAKING USE OF RECENT COMMON FOUNDER INFORMATION
Investigator(s):Yang W
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:10/2011
Completion Date:10/2011


Project Title:Verification of X-linked genes as risk loci for systemic lupus erythematosus
Investigator(s):Yang W
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:05/2012


List of Research Outputs

Davila S., Khor C.C., Breunis W.B., Lee Y.C., Shimizu C., Wright V.J., Yeung R.S., Tan D.E.K., Sim K.S., Wang J.J., Wong T.Y., Pang M., Mitchell P., Cimaz R., Dahdah N., Cheung Y.F., Huang G.Y., Yang W., Park I.S., Lee J.K., Wu J.Y., Levin M., Burns J.C., Burgner D., Kuijpers T.W. and Hibberd M.L., A genome-wide association study identifies a new genetic susceptibility factor for Kawasaki disease, The 10th International Kawasaki Disease Symposium, Kyoto, Japan, Feb 7 to 10, 2012 . 2012.
Guo Y., Baum L.W., Sham P.C., Wong V.C.N., Ng P.W., Lui C.H.T., Sin N.C., Tsoi T.H., Tang C.S.M., Kwan S.H., Yip B.H.K., Xiao S., Thomas G.N., Lau Y.L., Yang W., Cherny S.S. and Kwan P., Two-stage genome-wide association study identifies variants in CAMSAP1L1 as susceptibility loci for epilepsy in Chinese, Human Molecular Genetics. 2011, 21: 1184-1189.
Khor C.C., Davila S., Breunis W.B., Lee Y.C., Shimizu C., Wright V.J., Yeung R.S.M., Tan D.E.K., Sim K.S., Wang J.J., Wong T.Y., Pang J., Mitchell P., Cimaz R., Dahdah N., Cheung Y.F., Huang G.Y., Yang W., Park I.S., Lee J.K., Wu J.Y., Levin M., Burns J.C., Burgner D., Kuijpers T.C., Hibberd M.L., HK-Shanghai Kawaski Disease Genetics C.O.N.S.O.R.T.I.U.M., Korea Kawasaki Disease C.O.N.S.O.R.T.I.U.M., Taiwan Kawasaki Disease C.O.N.S.O.R.T.I.U.M., International Kawasaki Disease C.O.N.S.O.R.T.I.U.M., US Kawasaki Disease C.O.N.S.O.R.T.I.U.M. and Blue Mountain Eye S.T.U.D.Y., Genome-wide association study identifies FCGR2A as a susceptibility locus for Kawasaki disease, Nature Genetics. 2011, 43(12): 1241-1246.
Li R., Yang W., Zhang J., Hirankarn N., Pan H.F., Mok C.C., Wong R.W.S., Mok T.M.Y., Lee K.W., Wong S.N., Leung A.M.H., Li X.P., Avihingsanon Y., Lee T.L., Ho M.H.K., Lee P.P.W., Chan T.M., Wong W.H.S., Wong C.M., Ng I.O.L., Yang J., Li P.H., Zhang Y., Zhang L., Li W., Baum L., Kwan P., Rianthavorn P., Deekajorndej T., Suphapeetiporn K., Shotelersuk V., Garcia-Barcelo M.M., Cherny S.S., Tam P.K.H., Sham P.C., Lau W.C.S., Shen N., Lau Y.L. and Ye D.Q., Association of CD247 with systemic lupus erythematosus in Asian populations, Lupus. 2012, 21(1): 75-83.
Mao H., Yang W., Lee P.P.W., Ho M.H.K., Yang J., Zeng S., Chong C.Y., Lee T.L., Tu W. and Lau Y.L., Exome sequencing identifies novel compound heterozygous mutations of IL-10 receptor 1 in neonatal-onset Crohn’s disease, Genes and Immunity [Epub ahead of print] [doi:10.1038/gene.2012.8]. 2012, 2012: 1-6.
Yang J., Yang W. and Lau Y.L., Identifying causal mutations for Primary Immunodeficiencies in Southeast Asian region using whole exome sequencing, The 12th International Congress Of Human Genetics American Society Of Human Genetics, 2011.


Researcher : Yick LW

Project Title:Defining the roles of epidermal growth factor (EGF) in the regulation of chondrocyte differentiation and endochondral bone formation
Investigator(s):Yick LW, Chan SY
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:11/2004




Researcher : Yip MS

List of Research Outputs

Jaume M.D.A., Yip M.S., Cheung C.Y., Kien F.S., Li P.H., Dutry I.C.A., Bruzzone R., Peiris J.S.M., Nal-Rogier B.T.M. and Altmeyer R.M., Sars Cov Subunit Vaccine: Antibody-mediated Neutralisation And Enhancement., In: Jaume M, Yip MS, Kam YW, Cheung CY, Kien F, Roberts A, Li PH, Dutry I, Escriou N, Daeron M, Bruzzone R, Subbarao K, Peiris JS, Nal B, Altmeyer R, Hong Kong Med J.. Hong Kong, 2012, 18: Suppl 2:31-6.


Researcher : Yu J

List of Research Outputs

Yu J., Cheuk D.K.L., Chiang A.K.S., Ha S.Y. and Chan G.C.F., Cystic-like liver tumours in children: two diseases with similar appearance but different outcome, 18th Hong Kong International Cancer Congress, LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, November 3-5, 2011.


Researcher : Yu W

List of Research Outputs

Yu W., Wong S.J. and Cheung Y.F., Left ventricular mechanics in patients with a history of Kawasaki disease: analysis by 3-dimensional speckle tracking echocardiography, The 10th International Kawasaki Disease Symposium, Kyoto, Japan, Feb 7 to 10, 2012.


Researcher : Yung TC

List of Research Outputs

Liu A.P.Y., Chung B.H.Y. and Yung T.C., Clinical Quiz - What is the Diagnosis?, Hong Kong Journal of Paediatrics (new series). 2012, 17(2): 130.
Liu A.P.Y., Ho A., Yung T.C., Tam T., Chan K., Lau E.T.K., Tang M.H.Y., Tan T.Y. and Chung B.H.Y., Inverted Duplication 18q12.1-q22, Hong Kong Journal of Paediatrics (new series). Proceedings of Congress of Joint Annual Scientific Meeting 2011, The Hong Kong Paediatric Society and American Academy Pediatrics in conjunction with Hong Kong Paediatric Nurses Association, 4-5 June 2011. 215, 2011, 16(3).
Liu A.P.Y., Chung B.H.Y. and Yung T.C., Unveiling the genetics of long QT syndrome: a local paediatric experience, 20th Annual Scientific Congress, Hong Kong College of Cardiology, HK, 4-6 May 2012.


Researcher : Zeng S

List of Research Outputs

Mao H., Yang W., Lee P.P.W., Ho M.H.K., Yang J., Zeng S., Chong C.Y., Lee T.L., Tu W. and Lau Y.L., Exome sequencing identifies novel compound heterozygous mutations of IL-10 receptor 1 in neonatal-onset Crohn’s disease, Genes and Immunity [Epub ahead of print] [doi:10.1038/gene.2012.8]. 2012, 2012: 1-6.


Researcher : Zhang L

List of Research Outputs

Li R., Yang W., Zhang J., Hirankarn N., Pan H.F., Mok C.C., Wong R.W.S., Mok T.M.Y., Lee K.W., Wong S.N., Leung A.M.H., Li X.P., Avihingsanon Y., Lee T.L., Ho M.H.K., Lee P.P.W., Chan T.M., Wong W.H.S., Wong C.M., Ng I.O.L., Yang J., Li P.H., Zhang Y., Zhang L., Li W., Baum L., Kwan P., Rianthavorn P., Deekajorndej T., Suphapeetiporn K., Shotelersuk V., Garcia-Barcelo M.M., Cherny S.S., Tam P.K.H., Sham P.C., Lau W.C.S., Shen N., Lau Y.L. and Ye D.Q., Association of CD247 with systemic lupus erythematosus in Asian populations, Lupus. 2012, 21(1): 75-83.


Researcher : Zheng J

List of Research Outputs

Qin G., Liu Y., Zheng J., Zheng X., Ng I.H.Y., Peiris J.S.M., Lau Y.L. and Tu W., Phenotypic and Functional Characterization of Human γδ T-Cell Subsets in Response to Influenza A Viruses, Journal of Infectious Diseases. 2012, 205(11): 1646-1653.
Qin G., Liu Y., Zheng J., Ng I.H.Y., Xiang Z., Lam K.T., Mao H., Li H., Peiris J.S.M., Lau Y.L. and Tu W., Type 1 Responses Of Human V9v2 T Cells To Influenza A Viruses, Journal of Virology. 2011, 85(19): 10109-10116.
Qin G., Liu Y., Zheng J., Ng I.H.Y., Xiang Z., Lam K.T., Mao H., Li H., Peiris J.S.M., Lau Y.L. and Tu W., Type-1 responses of human Vgamma9Vdelta2 T cells to influenza A viruses., J Virol. 2011.
Tu W., Zheng J., Liu Y., Sia S.F., Liu M., Qin G., Ng I.H.Y., Xiang Z., Lam K.T., Peiris J.S.M. and Lau Y.L., The aminobisphosphonate pamidronate controls influenza pathogenesis by expanding a gammadelta T cell population in humanized mice, Journal of Experimental Medicine. 2011, 208(7): 1511-1522.
Tu W., Lau Y.L., Liu Y. and Zheng J., The aminobisphosphonate pamidronate controls influenza pathogenesis by expanding a {gamma}{delta} T cell population in humanized mice, J Exp Med. 2011 Jul 4;208(7):1511-22.. 2011.


Researcher : Zheng J

List of Research Outputs

Qin G., Liu Y., Zheng J., Zheng X., Ng I.H.Y., Peiris J.S.M., Lau Y.L. and Tu W., Phenotypic and Functional Characterization of Human γδ T-Cell Subsets in Response to Influenza A Viruses, Journal of Infectious Diseases. 2012, 205(11): 1646-1653.
Qin G., Liu Y., Zheng J., Ng I.H.Y., Xiang Z., Lam K.T., Mao H., Li H., Peiris J.S.M., Lau Y.L. and Tu W., Type 1 Responses Of Human V9v2 T Cells To Influenza A Viruses, Journal of Virology. 2011, 85(19): 10109-10116.
Qin G., Liu Y., Zheng J., Ng I.H.Y., Xiang Z., Lam K.T., Mao H., Li H., Peiris J.S.M., Lau Y.L. and Tu W., Type-1 responses of human Vgamma9Vdelta2 T cells to influenza A viruses., J Virol. 2011.
Tu W., Zheng J., Liu Y., Sia S.F., Liu M., Qin G., Ng I.H.Y., Xiang Z., Lam K.T., Peiris J.S.M. and Lau Y.L., The aminobisphosphonate pamidronate controls influenza pathogenesis by expanding a gammadelta T cell population in humanized mice, Journal of Experimental Medicine. 2011, 208(7): 1511-1522.
Tu W., Lau Y.L., Liu Y. and Zheng J., The aminobisphosphonate pamidronate controls influenza pathogenesis by expanding a {gamma}{delta} T cell population in humanized mice, J Exp Med. 2011 Jul 4;208(7):1511-22.. 2011.


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