DEPT OF PAEDIATRICS & ADOLESCENT MED



Researcher : Au KY

List of Research Outputs

Au K.Y., Pong C.H., LING W.L. and Li C.B., MiR-1303 Regulates Mycobacteria Induced Autophagy by Targeting Atg2B, PLoS One. 2016.


Researcher : CHOI CK

List of Research Outputs

CHOI C.K., Ho D.N.Y., Hui K.F., Kao R.Y.T. and Chiang A.K.S., Identification of Novel Small Organic Compounds with Diverse Structures for the Induction of Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) Lytic Cycle in EBV-Positive Epithelial Malignancies, PLOS ONE. 2015, 10: e0145994.
Hui K.F., Cheung A.K.L., CHOI C.K., YEUNG P.L., Middeldorp J.M., Lung M.L., Tsao G.S.W. and Chiang A.K.S., Inhibition of class I histone deacetylases by romidepsin potently induces Epstein-Barr virus lytic cycle and mediates enhanced cell death with ganciclovir, Int J Cancer. 2015.


Researcher : CHONG CH

List of Research Outputs

CHONG C.H., NG C.P., Li Q., Mak H.S., McAlonan G.M. and Chan S.Y., Joint neuroscience symposium on Nature and Nurture in Brain Functions: First Runner up Oral Presentation, title of the presentation--LRRC7 mutant mice model developmental emotional dysregulation, The State Key Laboratory of Brain & Cognitive Sciences, HKU and Hong Kong Society of Neurosciences. 2016.


Researcher : Chan GCF

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: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: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:Molecular diagnosis for Childhood Cancers: Defining the Prognosis and Stratifying the Proper Treatments
Investigator(s):Chan GCF, Tam PKH
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:S.K. Yee Medical Foundation - General Award
Start Date:01/2014


Project Title:Human Mesenchymal Stem Cells as a Therapeutic Modality for Graft Versus Host Disease Murine Models
Investigator(s):Chan GCF
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:06/2014


Project Title:A two-arm, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial to investigate the efficacy and safety of Everolimus (mTOR inhibitor) in pediatric patients with tuberous sclerosis and epilepsy requiring anticonvulsant treatments
Investigator(s):Chan GCF, Yung AWY, Khong PL
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:09/2015


Project Title:The healing effects of mesenchymal stem cell or its soluble factors on cutaneous burn injury
Investigator(s):Chan GCF, Li CB, Chan S
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2016


List of Research Outputs

Botzenhardt S., Sing C.W., Wong I.C., Chan G.C.F., Wong L.Y., Felisi M., Rascher W., Ceci A. and Neubert A., Safety profile of oral iron chelator deferiprone in Chinese children with transfusion-dependent thalassaemia., Current Drug Safety. 2015, 11: 137-144.
Chan G.C.F., A novel synthetic compound bismuth zinc citrate could potentially reduce cisplatin induced toxicity without compromising the anticancer effect, 23rd ICOC Meeting, Paphos, Cyprus. 2015.
Chan G.C.F., Shing M.M.K., Chang K.O., Ku D.T.L., Ling S.C. and Liu A.P.Y., Review on the Management & Outcome of Childhood Cerebral or Cerebellar Low Grade Glioma, The 10th Congress of the International Society of Paediatric Oncology Asia (SIOP Asia). 2016.
Chan S.H.I.N.G., Chan G.C.F., Ye J.Y., Lian Q., Chen J.L. and Yang M., Thrombopoietin Protects Cardiomyocytes from Iron-Overload Induced Oxidative Stress and Mitochondrial Injury, Cellular Physiology and Biochemistry. 2015, 36: 2063-2071.
Chiang A.K.S., Huang S., Chung H.Y., Cheuk K.L.D., Ha S.Y. and Chan G.C.F., Epidemiology and outcome of post-transplant iymphproliferative disorder in pediatric liver transplant recipients, Fifth International Symposium on Childhood, Adolescent and Young Adult Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Varese. 2015.
Guo Z., Yu B., Ning B.T., Chan S., Lin Q., Li C.B., Huang J. and Chan G.C.F., Genetically modified "obligate" anaerobic Salmonella typhimurium as a therapeutic strategy for neuroblastoma, Journal of Hematology & Oncology. 2015, 8.
HO K.Y., Li W.H.C., LAM K.W.K., Chiu S.Y. and Chan G.C.F., Psychometric properties of the Chinese version of the fatigue scale-adolescent, BMC Cancer. 2015, 15.
HO K.Y., Li W.H.C., LAM K.W.K., Chui S.Y. and Chan G.C.F., The Psychometric Properties of the Chinese Version of the Fatigue Scale for Children, Cancer Nursing. 2015, 1.
Ho J.T.K., Chan G.C.F. and Li C.B., Systemic effects of gut microbiota and its relationship with disease and modulation, BMC Immunology. 2015, 16.
Ip P., Chung B.H.Y., HO K.W., Chan G.C.F., Deng W., Wong W.H.S., Lee S.L., Chan P.Y.T., Ying D., Wong W.L., Tung T.S. and Lau Y.L., Prenatal Tobacco Exposure Shortens Telomere Length in Children, Nicotine & Tobacco Research. 2016, ntw139.
Ku D.T.L., Shing M.M.K., Chang K.O., Liu A.P.Y., Ling S.C. and Chan G.C.F., Epidemiology, Management and Outcome of Childhood Atypical Teratoid/Rhabdoid Tumours (AT/RT) of Central Nervous System, International Symposium on Pediatric Neuro-Oncology 2016.
LAM K.W.K., Li W.H.C., Chui S.Y. and Chan G.C.F., The impact of cancer and its treatment on physical activity levels and quality of life among young Hong Kong Chinese cancer patients, European Journal of Oncology Nursing. 2016, 21: 83-89.
Li S.J., Hwang Y.Y., Ha S.Y., Chan G.C.F., Mok S.P., Wong S.J. and Cheung Y.F., Role of Three-Dimensional Speckle Tracking Echocardiography in the Quantification of Myocardial Iron Overload in Patients with Beta-Thalassemia Major, Echocardiography. 2016.
Li W.Y.V., Cheuk K.L.D., Cheng F.W.T., Yang J.Y.K., Yau J.P.W., Ho K.K.H., Li C.K., Li C.H., Yuen H.L., Ling S.C., Chan G.C.F. and Cheung Y.F., Calibrated integrated backscatter as a marker of myocardial fibrosis and left ventricular diastolic function in adult survivors of childhood leukaemias, European Journal of Cancer. 2015, 51: S199.
Li W.Y.V., Cheuk K.L.D., Cheng F.W.T., Yang J.Y.K., Yau J.P.W., Ho K.K.H., Li C.K., Li C.H., Yuen H.L., Ling S.C., Chan G.C.F. and Cheung Y.F., Myocardial stiffness as assessed by diastolic wall strain in adult survivors of childhood leukaemias with preserved left ventricular ejection fraction, European Heart Journal – Cardiovascular Imaging. 2016, jew098.
Liu A.P.Y., Wong K.N., See Q.W.S., Chan G.C.F. and Chiang A.K.S., 11C-Acetate Positron Emission Tomography for Detection of Occult Metastatic Recurrence in Hepatoblastoma, Journal of pediatric hematology/oncology. 2016, 38(4): 317-320.
Liu A.P.Y., Leung R.Y.Y., Cheuk K.L., Lee P.P.W., Chiang A.K.S., Ha S.Y. and Chan G.C.F., Remission With Donor Lymphocyte Infusion in a Child With Marrow Relapse After Haploidentical Stem Cell Transplantation for Relapsed Stage 4 Neuroblastoma, 2016.
Ning B., Cheuk K.L.D., Chiang A.K.S., Lee P.P.W., Ha S.Y. and Chan G.C.F., Autologous cord blood transplantation for metastatic neuroblastoma, Pediatric Transplantation. 2016, 20: 290-296.
Sun H., HONG Y., Chan G.C.F. and HU L., Integrative Approach for Investigation of Bismuth Antiulcer Drugs, 17th International Conference on Bioinogranic Chemistry, Beijing, July 20-24, 2015.
Tan A.M., Ha C., Li C.F., Chan G.C.F., Lee V., Tan P.L., Hongeng S., Sanpakit K., Lee A.C., Lin H.P. and Chen J., Viva-Asia Blood and Marrow Transplantation Groups - A survey of Consortium activity over a 12-year period (2000-2011), Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore. 2016, 45(3): 106-109.
Wong K.Y., LI Z., ZHANG X., Leung G.K.K., Chan G.C.F. and Chim J.C.S., Epigenetic silencing of a long non-coding RNA KIAA0495 in multiple myeloma, Molecular Cancer. 2015, Epub on 2015-09-26.
XIANG Z., Liu Y., Zheng J., GAO Y., LU A., Lam K.T., Chen H., Tsao G.S.W., Chan G.C.F., Lau Y.L. and Tu W., Faculty Outstanding Research Output Award., Faculty of Medicine, the University of Hong Kong. 2015.
XIANG Z., Liu Y., Zheng J., Lam K.T., GAO Y., Chan G.C.F., Chen H., Tsao G.S.W., Lau Y.L. and Tu W., Faculty Outstanding Research Output Award, Faculty of Medicine, the University of Hong Kong. 2015.
YEUNG K.S., LEUNG K.C., Wong W.L., Li C.H., Choi K.Y., Kuong E.E.Y.L., Chow W., To M.K.T., Ip J.K.J., Chow C.P., Chan G.C.F. and Chung B.H.Y., Mutation in PIK3CA leading to developmental mosaic disorders, Hong Kong College of Paediatricians - 3rd Annual Scientific Meeting, 5-6 December 2015. 27.
Yeung P., Sin H.S., Chan S., Chan G.C.F. and Chan B.P., Microencapsulation of neuroblastoma cells and mesenchymal stromal cells in collagen microspheres: A 3D model for cancer cell Niche study, PLoS One. 2015, 10 (12): e0144139.
Yu J.L., Deng R., Chung S.K. and Chan G.C.F., Epac Activation Regulates Human Mesenchymal Stem Cells Migration and Adhesion , Stem Cells. 2016.


Researcher : Chan HSS

List of Research Outputs

Chan H.S.S., Wong V.C.N., Ho R.S.L., Chan O.K.A., Ip J.K.J., Ng S.F.G., Lee C.H.H., Cheng Y., Liu K.T., Lee C.N., Fung T.H.S., Cherk W.W.S., Chan S.K.T., Lam M.W.W. and Shek W.H., Congenital Myopathies: Characteristic and Subtypes in Hong Kong. , 20th International World Muscle Society Congress 2015 ,Brighton, UK .30 Sep - 4 Oct 2015. Neuromuscul Disord. 2015:25(S2):S278 [Abstract]..
Chan H.S.S., Hospital Authority 2016 Outstanding Team -- Team leader of the Neuromuscular Disorder Diagnostic and Management Program in Queen Mary Hospital and Duchess of Kent Children's Hospital, Hospital Authority. 2016.
Chan H.S.S., Spinal Muscular Atrophy -HKSAR, China experience, Plenary session on Spinal Muscular Atrophy. 15th Asian and Oceanian Myology Center Annual Scentific Meeting in conjunction with 20th Taiwan Child Neurology Society Meeting, Hsinchu, Taiwan. 26-29 May 2016. 2016.
Donkervoort S., Chan H.S.S., Bradley N., Foley A., Nguyen D., Hu Y., Leach M., Thangarajh M., Reyes C., Nance J., Moore S. and Bönnemann C., Cytoplasmic body pathology in severe ACTA1-related myopathy in the absence of typical nemaline rod histology, World Muscle Society Congress 2015 ,Brighton, UK:30 Sep - 4 Oct 2015. Neuromuscul Disord. 2015:25(S2):S286 -S287.
Lau E.Y.Y., Chan H.S.S., Ip B.Y.T., Pietrantonio C., Pagnini F., Cherk W.W.S. and Wong V.C.N., Associations among sleep quality, psychosocial functioning, and health-related quality of life in children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, The 4th International Pediatric Sleep Association Congress In conjunction with 14th Annual Meeting of Taiwan Society of Sleep Medicine. March 11-13, 2016, Taipei, Taiwan. 2016.
Wong S., Lee C.N., Lee H.E.N.C.H.E.R., Cheng Y.U., Cheung Y.F., Sheung B.U.N., Ho R.O.N.N.I.E., Ho L.C., Chang S.K., Fung S.H.A.R.O.N., Yau E.R.I.C., Kan A.M.A.N.D.A., Chan A.N.G.E.L. and Chan H.S.S., Myofibrillar myopathies: A clinicopathological study of 13 cases., 15th Asian and Oceanian Myology Center Annual Scentific Meeting in conjunction with 20th Taiwan Child Neurology Society Meeting, Hsinchu, Taiwan. 26-29 May 2016.


Researcher : Chan LY

List of Research Outputs

Cheong K.N., Chiu S.S.S., Chan B.W., To K.K.W., Chan L.Y. and Ho P.L., Severe macrolide-resistant Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia associated with macrolide failure, Journal of Microbiology, Immunology and Infection. 2016, 49: 127-130.
Chiu S.S.S., Feng S., Chan K.H., Lo J.Y., Chan L.Y., So L.Y., Cowling B.J. and Peiris J.S.M., Hospital-based vaccine effectiveness against influenza B lineages, Hong Kong, 2009−14, Vaccine. 2016, 34(19): 2164-9.
Cowling B.J., Kwan Y.W., Wong S.C., Feng S., Leung C.W., Chan L.Y., Chan K.H., Ng T.K., To W.K., Peiris J.S.M. and Chiu S.S.S., Interim estimates of the effectiveness of influenza vaccination against influenza-associated hospitalization in children in Hong Kong, 2015-16, Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses. 2016.


Researcher : Chan PYT

List of Research Outputs

Ip P., Chung B.H.Y., HO K.W., Chan G.C.F., Deng W., Wong W.H.S., Lee S.L., Chan P.Y.T., Ying D., Wong W.L., Tung T.S. and Lau Y.L., Prenatal Tobacco Exposure Shortens Telomere Length in Children, Nicotine & Tobacco Research. 2016, ntw139.


Researcher : Chan S

List of Research Outputs

Yeung P., Sin H.S., Chan S., Chan G.C.F. and Chan B.P., Microencapsulation of neuroblastoma cells and mesenchymal stromal cells in collagen microspheres: A 3D model for cancer cell Niche study, PLoS One. 2015, 10 (12): e0144139.


Researcher : Chan SHS

List of Research Outputs

Chan S.H.S., Chung B.H.Y., MAK C.C.Y. and Kamsteeg E.J., A DYNC1H1mutation causes a lower extremity predominance spinal muscular atrophy, 15th Asian and Oceanian Myology Center (AOMC) Annual Scientific Meeting 2016, Taiwan, 26-28 May 2016.
Chung I., Chung B.H.Y. and Chan S.H.S., Is it or is it not vaccine-associated paralytic poliomyelitis: A case report of acute flaccid paralysis after oral polio vaccine booster dose, Hong Kong Journal of Paediatrics (new series). Medcom Limited, 2016, 21(2): 105-108.


Researcher : Chan SM

List of Research Outputs

Lau S.K.P., Chan J.F.W., TSANG C.C., Chan S.M., Ho M.L., Que T.L., Lau Y.L. and Woo P.C.Y., Human oropharynx as natural reservoir of Streptobacillus hongkongensis, Scientific Reports. 2016, 6: 24419.
Mok T.K.G., Chan S.S.K., Chu W.Y., Chan S.M., Wong W.H.S. and Chung B.H.Y., Physical measurements for Chinese children - A pilot study in kindergartens of Hong Kong, The Hong Kong Paediatric Society and Hong Kong Paediatric Nurses Association, Joint Annual Scientific Meeting 2015, 19 September 2015. 13.
Mok T.K.G., Chan S.S., Chu W.Y., Chan S.M., Wong W.H.S. and Chung B.H.Y., Physical measurements of Chinese children in Hong Kong-A pilot study in preschools and kindergartens, American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A. 2016, 170(8): 2069=2077.


Researcher : Chan SS

List of Research Outputs

Mok T.K.G., Chan S.S., Chu W.Y., Chan S.M., Wong W.H.S. and Chung B.H.Y., Physical measurements of Chinese children in Hong Kong-A pilot study in preschools and kindergartens, American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A. 2016, 170(8): 2069=2077.


Researcher : Chan SSK

List of Research Outputs

Mok T.K.G., Chan S.S.K., Chu W.Y., Chan S.M., Wong W.H.S. and Chung B.H.Y., Physical measurements for Chinese children - A pilot study in kindergartens of Hong Kong, The Hong Kong Paediatric Society and Hong Kong Paediatric Nurses Association, Joint Annual Scientific Meeting 2015, 19 September 2015. 13.


Researcher : Chan SY

Project Title:Gene environment interaction in anxiety and aggressive behaviour
Investigator(s):Chan SY, Li Q
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:06/2014
Completion Date:05/2016


Project Title:Role of TSPYL2 in epigenetic control of gene expression
Investigator(s):Chan SY, Chan KMJ
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:09/2014


Project Title:Multiplex gene targeting of TSPYL family in embryonic stem cells
Investigator(s):Chan SY
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2015


Project Title:The 2016 Gordon Conference on Chromatin Structure and Function; A Novel Role of the Nucleosome Assembly Protein TSPYL2 in Histone Modification
Investigator(s):Chan SY
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:05/2016
Completion Date:05/2016


List of Research Outputs

CHONG C.H., NG C.P., Li Q., Mak H.S., McAlonan G.M. and Chan S.Y., Joint neuroscience symposium on Nature and Nurture in Brain Functions: First Runner up Oral Presentation, title of the presentation--LRRC7 mutant mice model developmental emotional dysregulation, The State Key Laboratory of Brain & Cognitive Sciences, HKU and Hong Kong Society of Neurosciences. 2016.
Chan S.Y., Invited talk:"TSPYL2 in normal and cancer development", 2016.
Chan S.Y., Organizer, Spring mini-symposium Hong Kong Society of Developmental Biology, 13 Feb., 2016, 2016.
Chan S.Y., Organizer, Summer mini-symposium Hong Kong Society of Developmental Biology, 18 June, 2016, 2016.
Li Q., Chan S.Y., Wong K.K., Wei R., Leung Y.O., Ding A.Y., Hui T.C.K., Cheung C., Chua S.E., Sham P.C., Wu E.X. and McAlonan G.M., Tspyl2 Loss-of-Function Causes Neurodevelopmental Brain and Behavior Abnormalities in Mice, Behavior Genetics. Springer, 2016, 46(4): 529–537.
SO J., LIU H., TSANG K.H., PENG L., Mak H.S., CHAN K.M. and Chan S.Y., A Novel Role of the Nucleosome Assembly Protein TSPYL2 in Histone Modification, Gordon Research Conference: Chromatin structure & function 2016.


Researcher : Chau AKT

List of Research Outputs

Chau A.K.T., Stenting in Congenital Heart Disease, 先天性心脏病的支架治療, In: 陳樹寶、孫錕主編, Frontiers in Pediatric Cardiology (2nd Edition). 小兒心臟病學前沿:新理論 與新科技(第二版), 北京:科學出版社, 2015, 23: 174-186.
Lai W.S.C., Chau A.K.T. and Lee C.P., Comparing the accuracy of obstetric sonography and fetal echocardiography during pediatric cardiology consultation in the prenatal diagnosis of congenital heart disease, Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research. 2016, 42: 166-171.


Researcher : Chee WYY

List of Research Outputs

Xie L., Chee W.Y.Y., Wong K.Y. and Cheung Y.F., Cardiac Mechanics in Children with Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, Neonatology. 2015.


Researcher : Cheong KN

List of Research Outputs

Cheong K.N., Chiu S.S.S., Chan B.W., To K.K.W., Chan L.Y. and Ho P.L., Severe macrolide-resistant Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia associated with macrolide failure, Journal of Microbiology, Immunology and Infection. 2016, 49: 127-130.


Researcher : Cheuk KLD

List of Research Outputs

Cheuk K.L.D., Wong V.C.N., Wraige E., Baxter P. and Cole A., Surgery for scoliosis in Duchenne muscular dystrophy, In: The Cochrane Collaboration, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews: Reviews. Chichester, UK, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd, 2015, 10: CDE005375.
Chiang A.K.S., Huang S., Chung H.Y., Cheuk K.L.D., Ha S.Y. and Chan G.C.F., Epidemiology and outcome of post-transplant iymphproliferative disorder in pediatric liver transplant recipients, Fifth International Symposium on Childhood, Adolescent and Young Adult Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Varese. 2015.
Li W.Y.V., Cheuk K.L.D., Cheng F.W.T., Yang J.Y.K., Yau J.P.W., Ho K.K.H., Li C.K., Li C.H., Yuen H.L., Ling S.C., Chan G.C.F. and Cheung Y.F., Calibrated integrated backscatter as a marker of myocardial fibrosis and left ventricular diastolic function in adult survivors of childhood leukaemias, European Journal of Cancer. 2015, 51: S199.
Li W.Y.V., Cheuk K.L.D., Cheng F.W.T., Yang J.Y.K., Yau J.P.W., Ho K.K.H., Li C.K., Li C.H., Yuen H.L., Ling S.C., Chan G.C.F. and Cheung Y.F., Myocardial stiffness as assessed by diastolic wall strain in adult survivors of childhood leukaemias with preserved left ventricular ejection fraction, European Heart Journal – Cardiovascular Imaging. 2016, jew098.
Ning B., Cheuk K.L.D., Chiang A.K.S., Lee P.P.W., Ha S.Y. and Chan G.C.F., Autologous cord blood transplantation for metastatic neuroblastoma, Pediatric Transplantation. 2016, 20: 290-296.


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


Project Title:9th Joint Meeting of Paediatric Endocrinology; Effective treatment with low dose dihydrotestosterone gel on three Chinese boys with 5-alpha-reductase II deficiency
Investigator(s):Cheung PT
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:09/2013


List of Research Outputs

Li R.H.W., Lam K.S.L., Tam S., Lee V.C.Y., Yeung T.W.Y., Cheung P.T., Yeung W.S.B., Ho P.C. and Ng E.H.Y., Best Poster Presentation Award (Clinical), HKU O&G 90th Anniversary Celebration. 2015.
Li R.H.W., Lam K.S.L., Tam S., Lee V.C.Y., Yeung T.W.Y., Cheung P.T., Yeung W.S.B., Ho P.C. and Ng E.H.Y., Oral glucose tolerance test should be recommended as the screening method for dysglycaemia in all Southern Chinese women with polycystic ovary syndrome., The XXI FIGO World Congress of Gynecology and Obstetrics. 2015.
Li R.H.W., Lam K.S.L., Tam S., Lee V.C.Y., Yeung T.W.Y., Cheung P.T., Yeung W.S.B., Ho P.C. and Ng E.H.Y., Screening for dysglycaemia by oral glucose tolerance test should be recommended in all women with polycystic ovary syndrome, Human Reproduction. 2015, 30: 2178-2183.
Xie L., Man E., Cheung P.T. and Cheung Y.F., Myocardial Integrated Backscatter in Obese Adolescents: Associations with Measures of Adiposity and Left Ventricular Deformation, PLoS One . 2015.


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:Right and Left Atrial Function in Patients After Surgical Repair of Tetralogy of Fallot
Investigator(s):Cheung YF
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:01/2014
Completion Date:12/2015


Project Title:Circulating MicroRNAs and Myocardial Damage in Paediatric Cancer Patients Receiving Anthracyline Therapy
Investigator(s):Cheung YF, Cheuk KLD, Chan GCF
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:03/2014


Project Title:Left Atrial Mechanics and Remodeling in Anthracycline-Treated Long-Term Survivors of Childhood Cancers
Investigator(s):Cheung YF
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:04/2015
Completion Date:09/2016


Project Title:Circulating Transforming Growth Factor-β and Aortic Dilation in Patients with Repaired Congenital Heart Disease
Investigator(s):Cheung YF
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:05/2015


Project Title:Right and Left Atrial Function in Patients with Thalassaemia Major: Interaction with Ventricular Diastolic Function and Arterial Mechanics (Project No. 2015/07)
Investigator(s):Cheung YF
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:Children's Thalassaemia Foundation - General Awards
Start Date:11/2015


Project Title:Multi-modality evaluation of cardiac function in children late after cancer therapy: the emerging field of paediatric cardio-oncology
Investigator(s):Cheung YF
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:Children's Cancer Foundation - General Award
Start Date:01/2016


List of Research Outputs

Cheung Y.F., Assessment of Cardiac Function in Cases with Fontan Operation, The Ultrasonic Week 2016, the 8th Asian Conference on Ultrasound Contrast Imaging, the 89th Annual Meeting of the Japan Society of Ultrasonics in Medicine & the 36th Annual Meeting of Japan Association of Breast and Thyroid Sonology, Kyoto, Japan. 2016.
Cheung Y.F., Atrial Function: Physiology, Assessment, and Relevance in Congenital Heart Disease, the 16th Annual Conference of Korean Pediatric Heart Society & The 12th Korea- Japan-China Pediatric Heart Forum, Jeju, Korea. 2016.
Cheung Y.F., Cardiac Dysfunction in Childhood Cancer Survivors, 3rd Oriental Congress of Pediatrics (OCP), Shanghai . 2015.
Cheung Y.F., Cardiac Dysfunction in Childhood Cancer Survivors, The 24th Annual Scientific Congress, Hong Kong College of Cardiology, Hong Kong. 2016.
Cheung Y.F., Cardiac Function Long Term After Paediatric Catheter Interventions, 《兒童心血管疾病新進展培訓班》, Chengdu, Sichuan. 2015.
Cheung Y.F., Comprehensive Echocardiographic Evaluation of Arterial, Ventricular, and Atrial Function in Children, 2nd China International Forum of Pediatric Development, Beijing. 2015.
Cheung Y.F., Heart Failure in Repaired Congenital Heart Disease, 20th Annual Congress of Chinese Pediatric Society, Xiamen. 2015.
Cheung Y.F., Kawasaki Disease New Insights into Diagnosis, Pathogenesis and Management, 2nd China International Forum of Pediatric Development, Beijing. 2015.
Cheung Y.F., Kawasaki Disease: Vascular Mystery, Symposium on Regenerative Medicine for Heart Disease, Stockholm, Sweden. 2015.
Cheung Y.F., Right Ventricular Dysfunction in Congenital Heart Disease: New Insights on Pathogensis, Assessment and Management, 11th China-Korea-Japan Pediatric Heart Forum, Tianjin. 2015.
Cheung Y.F., Right Ventricular Function and Ventricular-Ventricular Interaction in Congenital Heart Disease , 《兒童心血管疾病新進展培訓班》, Chengdu, Sichuan . 2015.
Cheung Y.F., Stem cells for modeling and treating congenital heart disease: promises and challenges, Symposium on Regenerative Medicine for Heart Disease, Stockholm, Sweden. 2015.
Cheung Y.F., Timing for Pulmonary Valve Replacement, the 18th South China International Congress of Cardiology, Guangzhou. 2016.
Cheung Y.F., 先天性心臟病合併主動脈病, In: 陳樹寶、孫錕主編, 小兒心臟病學前沿:新理論 與新科技(第二版), 北京:科學出版社, 2015.
Li S.J., Hwang Y.Y., Ha S.Y., Chan G.C.F., Mok S.P., Wong S.J. and Cheung Y.F., Role of Three-Dimensional Speckle Tracking Echocardiography in the Quantification of Myocardial Iron Overload in Patients with Beta-Thalassemia Major, Echocardiography. 2016.
Li W.Y.V., Cheuk K.L.D., Cheng F.W.T., Yang J.Y.K., Yau J.P.W., Ho K.K.H., Li C.K., Li C.H., Yuen H.L., Ling S.C., Chan G.C.F. and Cheung Y.F., Calibrated integrated backscatter as a marker of myocardial fibrosis and left ventricular diastolic function in adult survivors of childhood leukaemias, European Journal of Cancer. 2015, 51: S199.
Li W.Y.V., Cheuk K.L.D., Cheng F.W.T., Yang J.Y.K., Yau J.P.W., Ho K.K.H., Li C.K., Li C.H., Yuen H.L., Ling S.C., Chan G.C.F. and Cheung Y.F., Myocardial stiffness as assessed by diastolic wall strain in adult survivors of childhood leukaemias with preserved left ventricular ejection fraction, European Heart Journal – Cardiovascular Imaging. 2016, jew098.
To A.H.M., Lai C.T.M., Wong S.J. and Cheung Y.F., Right Atrial Mechanics Long-Term after Biventricular Repair of Pulmonary Atresia or Stenosis with Intact Ventricular Septum, Echocardiography. 2015.
Tsang F.H.F., Wong S.J. and Cheung Y.F., Pulmonary Valve Replacement and Quality-of-life Assessment, Asian Cardiovascular and Thoracic Annals. 2015.
Xie L., Chee W.Y.Y., Wong K.Y. and Cheung Y.F., Cardiac Mechanics in Children with Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, Neonatology. 2015.
Xie L., Man E., Cheung P.T. and Cheung Y.F., Myocardial Integrated Backscatter in Obese Adolescents: Associations with Measures of Adiposity and Left Ventricular Deformation, PLoS One . 2015.


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:Effects of romidepsin on induction of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) lytic cycle in EBV-positive epithelial malignancies
Investigator(s):Chiang AKS
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:04/2014
Completion Date:04/2016


Project Title:Delineating pathogenic mutations in Epstein-Barr virus genomes of nasopharyngeal carcinoma using next generation sequencing technology
Investigator(s):Chiang AKS, Lung ML, Sham PC, Yang W, Kwong DLW
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:03/2015


Project Title:Longitudinal study of NK cell subset and function in childhood infectious mononucleosis and post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder
Investigator(s):Chiang AKS
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:03/2015


Project Title:American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting 2016; Induction of MAPK- and ROS-dependent autophagic cell death in gastric carcinoma by combination of bortezomib and romidepsin
Investigator(s):Chiang AKS
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:04/2016
Completion Date:04/2016


List of Research Outputs

CHOI C.K., Ho D.N.Y., Hui K.F., Kao R.Y.T. and Chiang A.K.S., Identification of Novel Small Organic Compounds with Diverse Structures for the Induction of Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) Lytic Cycle in EBV-Positive Epithelial Malignancies, PLOS ONE. 2015, 10: e0145994.
Chiang A.K.S., Diagnosis and treatment of paediatric non-Hodgkin lymphoma, Macau Pediatric Society, Macau. 2015.
Chiang A.K.S., EBV-associated lymphoproliferative diseases in children, Macau Central Hsopital, Macau. 2015.
Chiang A.K.S., Huang S., Chung H.Y., Cheuk K.L.D., Ha S.Y. and Chan G.C.F., Epidemiology and outcome of post-transplant iymphproliferative disorder in pediatric liver transplant recipients, Fifth International Symposium on Childhood, Adolescent and Young Adult Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Varese. 2015.
Chiang A.K.S., Yeung P.L. and Hui K.F., Induction of MAPK- and ROS-dependent autophagic cell death in gastric carcinoma by combination of bortezomib and romidepsin, AACR Annual Meeting 2016, New Orleans, USA. 2016.
Dai W., ZHENG H., Cheung A.K.L., Tang S.M., Ko J.M.Y., Wong W.Y., LEONG M.L., Sham P.C., Cheung M.F.F., Kwong D.L.W., Ngan K.C., Ng W.T., Yau C.C., Chiang A.K.S., Lee W.M.A., Lee V.H.F., Lam K.O., Au G.K.H. and Lung M.L., Whole-exome sequencing identifies MST1R as a genetic susceptibility gene in nasopharyngeal carcinoma , Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. 2016, 113: 3317-3322.
Hui K.F., Yeung P.L. and Chiang A.K.S., Combination of histone deacetylase and proteasome inhibitors counteracts the anti-apoptotic and cell cycle regulatory function of EBNA-3C protein in Epstein-Barr virus-positive burkitt and lymphoblastoid cells. 3rd Annual Scientific Meeting (Oral Free Paper Presentation, 3rd Annual Scientific Meeting (Oral Free Paper Presentation), Hong Kong College of Paediatricians. 2015.
Hui K.F. and Chiang A.K.S., Induction of MAPK- and ROS-dependent autophagy and apoptosis in gastric carcinoma by combination of romidepsin and bortezomib, Oncotarget. 2016.
Hui K.F., Cheung A.K.L., CHOI C.K., YEUNG P.L., Middeldorp J.M., Lung M.L., Tsao G.S.W. and Chiang A.K.S., Inhibition of class I histone deacetylases by romidepsin potently induces Epstein-Barr virus lytic cycle and mediates enhanced cell death with ganciclovir, Int J Cancer. 2015.
Hui K.F. and Chiang A.K.S., Reactivation of Epstein-Barr virus lytic cycle by histone deacetylase inhibitors, Can Cell Microenviron. 2015, 2.
Liu A.P.Y., Wong K.N., See Q.W.S., Chan G.C.F. and Chiang A.K.S., 11C-Acetate Positron Emission Tomography for Detection of Occult Metastatic Recurrence in Hepatoblastoma, Journal of pediatric hematology/oncology. 2016, 38(4): 317-320.
Liu A.P.Y., Leung R.Y.Y., Cheuk K.L., Lee P.P.W., Chiang A.K.S., Ha S.Y. and Chan G.C.F., Remission With Donor Lymphocyte Infusion in a Child With Marrow Relapse After Haploidentical Stem Cell Transplantation for Relapsed Stage 4 Neuroblastoma, 2016.
Mellgren K., Chiang A.K.S., Abla O., Alexander A., Plat G., Myakova N., Meyer-Wentrup F., Kobayashi R., Pillon M. and Bubanska E., Non-anaplastic peripheral T-cell lymphoma in children and adolescents - International review, Fifth International Symposium on Childhood, Adolescent and Young Adult Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Varese. 2015.
Ning B., Cheuk K.L.D., Chiang A.K.S., Lee P.P.W., Ha S.Y. and Chan G.C.F., Autologous cord blood transplantation for metastatic neuroblastoma, Pediatric Transplantation. 2016, 20: 290-296.
Pillon M., Carraro E., Osumi T., Fedorova A., Lavoine N., Barzilai-Birenboim S., Csoka M., Loeffen J., Chiang A.K.S. and Jazbec J., Characteristics and outcome of children and adolescents with constitutional conditions suffering from Non-Hodgkin’s Iymphoma, Fifth International Symposium on Childhood, Adolescent and Young Adult Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Varese. 2015.
YEUNG P.L., Hui K.F. and Chiang A.K.S., Combination of histone deacetylase and proteasome inhibitors induces enhanced killing cells through suppression of the function of EBNA-3c protein, Fifth International Symposium on Childhood, Adolescent and Young Adult Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Varese. 2015.
Yip T.T.C., Kwok H.Y.Y., Wong B.M.Y., You S.S.Y., Fong A.H.W., Cheng W.W., Lai C., Shek C.C., Leung K.H., Chiang A.K.S., Hui K.F., Ma V.V.S., Lung M.L. and Ngan R.K.C., Development of locked nucleic acid PCR technique for detecting circulating EBV DNA with dramatic enhancement in sensitivity in NPC patients, NPC Gordon Research Conference. 2016.


Researcher : Chik SCC

List of Research Outputs

Lau A.S.Y., Yang L.H., Chik S.C.C. and Li C.B., Compound and uses thereof for treating inflammation and modulating immune responses. Japan patent No.: 5778583., 2015.
Lau A.S.Y., Yang L.H., Chik S.C.C. and Li C.B., Novel compound and uses thereof for treating inflammation and modulating immune responses. US patent No. 9174176, HKU Versitech Limited and Bagi Research Limited. 2015.


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


Project Title:A prospective longitudinal study to correlate maternal antibodies against influenza A and B with influenza infection and hospitalization in the first 6 months of life
Investigator(s):Chiu SSS, Cowling BJ, Peiris JSM
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:09/2014


List of Research Outputs

Cheong K.N., Chiu S.S.S., Chan B.W., To K.K.W., Chan L.Y. and Ho P.L., Severe macrolide-resistant Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia associated with macrolide failure, Journal of Microbiology, Immunology and Infection. 2016, 49: 127-130.
Chiu S.S.S., Feng S., Chan K.H., Lo J.Y., Chan L.Y., So L.Y., Cowling B.J. and Peiris J.S.M., Hospital-based vaccine effectiveness against influenza B lineages, Hong Kong, 2009−14, Vaccine. 2016, 34(19): 2164-9.
Chiu S.S.S., Paediatric Infectious Disease and Immunology Course 2015, Hong Kong - Evidence based treatment and prevention of seasonal and avian influenza in humans, 2015.
Chiu S.S.S., Professional Forum on Influenza Update in Hong Kong 2016(organized by The Hong Kong Paediatric Society and Hong Kong Paediatric Foundation, on 1 June 2016, 2016.
Chiu S.S.S., Speaker, for Forum on use of diagnostic tests and oseltamivir (Tamiflu) in influenza (organized by College of Paediatricians), on 7 June 2016, 2016.
Cowling B.J., Kwan Y.W., Wong S.C., Feng S., Leung C.W., Chan L.Y., Chan K.H., Ng T.K., To W.K., Peiris J.S.M. and Chiu S.S.S., Interim estimates of the effectiveness of influenza vaccination against influenza-associated hospitalization in children in Hong Kong, 2015-16, Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses. 2016.
Ho P.L., Law P.Y.T., Chan B.W., WONG C.W., To K.K.W., Chiu S.S.S., Cheng V.C.C. and Yam W.C., Emergence of macrolide-resistant Mycoplasma pneumoniae in Hong Kong is linked to increasing macrolide resistance in the multilocus variable-number tandem-repeat analysis type 4-5-7-2., J Clin Microbiol. 2015, 53.


Researcher : Chong CY

List of Research Outputs

ZHANG J., ZHANG L., ZHANG Y., Yang J., GUO M., Sun L., Pan H.F., Hirankarn N., Ying D., Zeng S., Lee T.L., Lau W.C.S., Chan D.T.M., Leung A.M.H., Mok C.C., Wong S.N., Lee K.W.G., Ho M.H.K., Lee P.P.W., Chung B.H.Y., Chong C.Y., Wong W.S.R., Mok T.M.Y., Wong W.H.S., Tong K.L., Tse K.C., Li X.P., Avihingsanon Y., Rianthavorn P., Deekajorndej T., Suphapeetiporn K., Shotelersuk V., Ying S.K.Y., Fung S.K.S., Lai W.M., Garcia-Barcelo M.M., Cherny S.S., Sham P.C., Cui Y., Yang S., Ye D.Q., Zhang X.J., Lau Y.L. and Yang W., Gene-based meta-analysis of GWAS data identifies independent SNPs in ANXA6 as associated with SLE in Asian populations , Arthritis & Rheumatology. 2015, 67(11): 2966-77.


Researcher : Chow CB

Project Title:A geographical study of child injury in Hong Kong: Spatial variation among 18 districts
Investigator(s):Chow CB, Ip P, Wong WHS
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:Health Care and Promotion Fund - Research Grant Projects
Start Date:09/2013


Project Title:Measuring the burden of fatal and nonfatal injury in Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Chow CB, Ip P, McGhee S, Tsui MSH, Kam CW, Chan EW, Wong WHS, Chiu IWS
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:07/2014


List of Research Outputs

Ip P., Chan E.K.L., Chow C.B., Lam T.H., Ho D.S.Y., Wong W.H.S. and Wong M.F., An Internet-Based Intervention to Promote Alcohol-Related Attitudinal and Behavioral Change Among Adolescents: Protocol of a Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial, JMIR Res Protoc.. 2016.
Ip P., Rao N., Li S...L..., Ho F...H...K., Chow C.B. and Fan J..., Socioeconomic Gradients in School Readiness of Chinese Preschool Children: The Role of Family and Kindergarten, Early Childhood Research Quarterly 2015 (in press), 2015.


Researcher : Chow CP

List of Research Outputs

Chow C.P., Chan K., Mok T.K.G. and Chung B.H.Y., Smith Magenis Syndrome - What is the Diagnosis, Hong Kong Journal of Paediatrics (new series). 2015, 20(4): 260.


Researcher : Chu WY

List of Research Outputs

Chan P.Y.T., Chu W.Y. and Chung B.H.Y., 1P36 deletion? - What is the Diagnosis, Hong Kong Journal of Paediatrics (new series). 2015, 20(3): 199-200.
Chu W.Y., Chung B.H.Y. and Zayts O.A., Genetic Couselling in Hong Kong, Genetic Counseling Pre-conference Workshop; 11th Asia Pacific Conference on Human Genetics 2015 . 2015.
Janeke H.M., Hoeijmakers S., Landsverk M.L., Foulds N., Kukolich M.K., Gavrilova R.H., Greville-Heygate S., Hanson-Kahn A., Bernstein J.A., Glass J., Chitayat D., Burrow T.A., Husami A., Collins K., Wusik K., van der Aa N., Kooy F., Brown K.T., Gadzicki D., Kini U., Alvarez S., Fernandez-Jaen A., McGehee F., Selby K., Tarailo-Graovac M., Van Allen M., van Karnebeek C.D.M., Stavropoulos D.J., Marshall C.R., Gregor A., Zweler C., Hopkin R.J., Chu W.Y., Chung B.H.Y., de Vries B.B.A., Devriendt K., DDD S.T.U.D.Y., Huries M.E. and Brunner H.G., Clinical delineation of the PACS1-related syndrome- report on 19 patients, American Journal of Medical Genetics. 2016, 170(3): 670-675.
LEUNG K.C., Lo I., Luk H.M., Tang H.M.V., Gao W., Wong W.L., Chu W.Y., Lam S.T.S., Ma C.H., Jin D., Chan Y.K. and Chung B.H.Y., Chinese patients with rasopathies: Detection of 29 known and novel variants using next-generation sequencing (NGS), 2015 David W. Smith Workshop on Malformations and Morphogenesis, USA, August 2015. 91.
Lo H.P.W., Chu W.Y., Luk H.M. and Chung B.H.Y., What is the Diagnosis ?, Hong Kong Journal of Paediatrics (new series). Medcom Limited, 2016, 21: 120.
MAK C.C.Y., Chu W.Y., Wong W.L., LEUNG K.C. and Chung B.H.Y., Clinical application of whole exome sequencing for paediatric undiagnosed diseases in Hong Kong - experience from first sixty cases, Hong Kong College of Paediatricians - 3rd Annual Scientific Meeting, 5-6 December 2015. 24.
Mak A.S.L., LEUNG K.C., MAK C.C.Y., Chu W.Y., Mok T.K.G., Tang T.W.F., Chan K.Y.K., Kan S.Y.A., Tang M.H.Y., Lau E.T.K., So K.W., Tao Q.V., Fung C.W., Wong V.C.N., Lee S.L. and Chung B.H.Y., Copy number variation in Hong Kong patients with autism spectrum disorder [best oral presentation], Hong Kong College of Paediatricians - 3rd Annual Scientific Meeting, 5-6 December 2015. 25.
Mok T.K.G., Chan S.S.K., Chu W.Y., Chan S.M., Wong W.H.S. and Chung B.H.Y., Physical measurements for Chinese children - A pilot study in kindergartens of Hong Kong, The Hong Kong Paediatric Society and Hong Kong Paediatric Nurses Association, Joint Annual Scientific Meeting 2015, 19 September 2015. 13.
Mok T.K.G., Chan S.S., Chu W.Y., Chan S.M., Wong W.H.S. and Chung B.H.Y., Physical measurements of Chinese children in Hong Kong-A pilot study in preschools and kindergartens, American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A. 2016, 170(8): 2069=2077.
Szafranski P., Gambin T., Dharmadhikari A.V., Akdemir K.C., Jhangiani S.N., Schuette J., Godiwala N., Yatsenko S.A., Sebastian J., Madan-Khetarpal S., Surti U., Abellar R.G., Bateman D.A., Wilson A.L., Markham M.H., Slamon J., Santos-Simarro F., Palomares M., Nevado J., Lapunzina P., Chung B.H.Y., Wong W.L., Chu W.Y., Mok T.K.G., Eitan K., Reiter J., Ambalavanan N., Anderson S.A., Kelly D.R., Shieh J., Rosenthal T.C., Steiner L., Iqbal M.A., McKinnon M., Hamilton S.J., Schlade-Bartusiak K., English D., Hendson G., Roeder E.R., DeNapoli T.S., Littlejohn R.O., Wolff D.J., Wagner C.L., Yeung A., Francis D., Fiorino E.K., Edelman M., Fox J., Hayes D.A., Janssens S., Baere E.D., Menten B., Loccufier A., Walleghem L.V., Moerman P., Sznajer Y., Lay A.S., Kussmann J.L., Chawla J., Payton D.J.J., Philips G.E., Brosens E., Tibboel D., de Klein A., Maystadt I., Fisher R., Sebire N., Male A., Chopra M., Pinner J., Malcolm G., Peters G., Arbuckle S., Lees M., Mead Z., Quarrell O., Sayers R., Owens M., Shaw-Smith C., Lioy J., McKay E., de Leeuw N., Feenstra I., Spruijt L., Elmslie F., Thiruchelvam T., Bacino C.A., Langston C., Lupski J.R., Sen P., Popek E. and Stankiewicz P., Pathogenetics of Alveolar Capillary Dysplasia with Misalignment of Pulmonary Veins, Human Genetics. 2016, 135(5): 569-586.


Researcher : Chung BHY

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:Comprehensive genetic evaluation of children with autism spectrum disorders in Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Chung BHY, Wong VCN, Lee SL, Fung CW
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:S.K. Yee Medical Foundation - General Award
Start Date:08/2012


Project Title:Copy-number variations in Chinese patients with conotruncal defects - a pilot study of 100 patients
Investigator(s):Chung BHY, Liu APY
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:Children's Heart Foundation - General Award
Start Date:03/2013


Project Title:Genomic Medicine for All - State of Art Testing for Hong Kong Children with Genetic Conditions
Investigator(s):Chung BHY, Lau YL, Yang W, Sham PC, Chan YK
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:S.K. Yee Medical Foundation - General Award
Start Date:01/2014


Project Title:Cell lineage-specific differential DNA methylation in Chinese patients with early-onset systemic lupus erythematosus: implications for disease susceptibility
Investigator(s):Chung BHY, Lau YL, Yang W, Lee PPW
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2014


Project Title:Does the pattern of X Inactivation affect the phenotypic severity of patients with Triple X (XXX) syndrome?
Investigator(s):Chung BHY
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:05/2014
Completion Date:04/2016


Project Title:Identifying the causality of a novel variant – A candidate mutation leading to cerebellar hypoplasia
Investigator(s):Chung BHY, Ying D
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:06/2015


Project Title:Identifying the genetic causes underlying prenatally-diagnosed structural congenital anomalies (SCAs) by whole-exome sequencing (WES)
Investigator(s):Chung BHY, Liu APY, Kan SYA, Hui PW, Chan YK, Yang W, Tang MHY, Sham PC
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:07/2015


Project Title:36th Annual David W. Smith Workshop on Malformations and Morphogenesis; Chinese patients with rasopathies: detection of 29 known and novel variants using next-generation sequencing (NGA)
Investigator(s):Chung BHY
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:08/2015
Completion Date:08/2015


Project Title:Comprehensive Evaluation of Disable Infants and Children with Genetic Disorders
Investigator(s):Chung BHY, Lau YL
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:The Society for the Relief of Disabled Children
Start Date:09/2015


Project Title:Identifying somatic mutations in PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth Spectrum – Implications for targeted therapeutic treatment
Investigator(s):Chung BHY, Chan GCF
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:05/2016


List of Research Outputs

Aldinger K.A., Mendelsohn N.J., Chung B.H.Y., Cohn D.H., Fernandez B., Alkuraya F.S., Dobyns W.B. and Curry C.J., Variable brain phenotype primarily affects cerebellum in patients with osteogenesis imperfect caused by recessive WNT1 mutations, Journal of Medical Genetics. 2016, 53: 427-430.
Avila M., Dyment D.A., Sagen J.V., St-Onge J., Moog U., Chung B.H.Y., Mansour S., Albanese A., Garcia, S., Ortiz Martin D., Lopez A.A., Claudi T., König R., White S.M., Sawyer S.L., Bernstein J.A., Slattery L., Jobling R.K., Yoon G., Curry C.J., Le Merrer M., Le Luyer B., Héron D., Mathieu-Dramard M., Bitoun P., Odent S., Amiel J., Kuentz P., Thevenon J., Laville M., Reznik Y., Fagour C., Nunes M.L., Delesalle D., Manouvrier S., Lascols O., Huet F., Binquet C., Faivre L., Rivière J.B., Vigouroux C., Njølstad P.R. and Innes A.C., Thauvin-Robinet C., Clinical reappraisal of SHORT syndrome with PIK3R1 mutations: towards recommendation for molecular testing and management , Clinical Genetics. 2015, n/a-n/a.
Bennett J.T., Tan T.Y., Alcantara D., Tetrault M., Timms A.E., Jensen D., Collins S., Nowaczyk M.J.M., Lindhurst M.J., Christensen K.M., Braddock S.R., Brandling-Bennett H., Hennekam R.C.M., Chung B.H.Y., Lehman A., Su J., Ng S.Y., Amor D.J., Majewski J., Biesecker L.G., Boycott K.M., Dobyns W.B., O'Driscoll M., Moog U. and McDonell L.M., Mosaic Activating Mutations in FGFR1 Cause Encephalocraniocutaneous Lipomatosis, The American Journal of Human Genetics. 2016, 98: 579-587.
Chan P.Y.T., Chu W.Y. and Chung B.H.Y., 1P36 deletion? - What is the Diagnosis, Hong Kong Journal of Paediatrics (new series). 2015, 20(3): 199-200.
Chan S.H.S., Chung B.H.Y., MAK C.C.Y. and Kamsteeg E.J., A DYNC1H1mutation causes a lower extremity predominance spinal muscular atrophy, 15th Asian and Oceanian Myology Center (AOMC) Annual Scientific Meeting 2016, Taiwan, 26-28 May 2016.
Chow C.P., Chan K., Mok T.K.G. and Chung B.H.Y., Smith Magenis Syndrome - What is the Diagnosis, Hong Kong Journal of Paediatrics (new series). 2015, 20(4): 260.
Chu W.Y., Chung B.H.Y. and Zayts O.A., Genetic Couselling in Hong Kong, Genetic Counseling Pre-conference Workshop; 11th Asia Pacific Conference on Human Genetics 2015 . 2015.
Chung B.H.Y., Adjudicator for Abstract Selection, Hong Kong Paediatrics Society, ASM 2015. 2015.
Chung B.H.Y., Adjudicator, Interactive information design contest for rare diseases, HK Association of Pharmaceutical Industries (HKAPI) and HK Alliance of Rare Diseases (HKARD), 28 February 2016. 2016.
Chung B.H.Y., Advanced Genetic counseling (III): Pre-symptomatic Adult Onset Disease Testing, Commissioned Program on Genetic Counselling for Nurses. 2016.
Chung B.H.Y., Advanced Genetic counseling (IV): Cancer genetics, Commissioned Program on Genetic Counselling for Nurses. 2016.
Chung B.H.Y., Advanced Genetic counseling (V): Newborn screening, Commissioned Program on Genetic Counselling for Nurses. 2016.
Chung B.H.Y., An overview on rare diseases in Hong Kong, HAARD 2016 World Rare Diseases Day Symposium - Care is not Rare. 2016.
Chung B.H.Y., Application of Medical Genetics in Paediatric Dermatology, Hong Kong Society of Dermatology and Venereology - Annual Scientific Meeting 2016, 26 June 2016. 2016.
Chung B.H.Y., Applying whole exome sequencing (WES) to solve Undiagnosed Diseases in children in Hong Kong, The 55th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Teratology Society and The 38th Annual Meeting of the Japan Society of Pediatric Genetics, Japan, 25-27 July 2015.
Chung B.H.Y., Bone marrow failure genetics, QMH Pediatric HaemOnc Team Meeting. 2016.
Chung B.H.Y., Chair of Scientific and Medical Advisory Committee, Hong Kong Rare Disease Alliance. 2016.
Chung B.H.Y., Chairperson, The 11th Asia-Pacific Conference on Human Genetics 2015, Vietnam, 18 September 2015. 2015.
Chung B.H.Y., Clinical genetics - quick hits for paediatricians, CME Lunch Meeting, Private Practising Paediatricians Study Group, 14 December 2015, HK. 2015.
Chung B.H.Y., Clinical genetics of skeletal disorders: Enchondromatosis, Osteofibrous dysplasia, Non-heritable genetic bone disorders, Isolated congenital vertebral deformity, Integrative approaches to understanding disorders of the skeleton, The Croucher Foundation Advanced Study Institute (ASI), 11-13 January 2016.
Chung B.H.Y., Common genetic conditions (I): Syndromes & dysmorphology, Commissioned Program on Genetic Counselling for Nurses. 2016.
Chung B.H.Y., Common genetic conditions (II): Teratology, Commissioned Program on Genetic Counselling for Nurses. 2016.
Chung B.H.Y., Common genetic conditions (III): Inborn errors of metabolism, Commissioned Program on Genetic Counselling for Nurses. 2016.
Chung B.H.Y., Common genetic conditions (IV): Cardiovascular genetics, Commissioned Program on Genetic Counselling for Nurses. 2016.
Chung B.H.Y., Common genetic diseases in children & genetic counseling, The Core Module for post-registration certificate course in paediatric nursing, 14 October 2015. 2015.
Chung B.H.Y., Counseling of patients before preimplantation genetic diagnosis, Commissioned Training Programme 2016 - Genetics in O&G, 18-22 January 2016.
Chung B.H.Y., Direct consumer testing and discussion, Commissioned Program on Genetic Counselling for Nurses. 2016.
Chung B.H.Y., Ethical issues in Genetics (I): Overview of Principles, Confidentiality & Privacy Issue, Commissioned Program on Genetic Counselling for Nurses. 2016.
Chung B.H.Y., Ethical issues in Genetics (II): Duty to re-contact and duty to warm, testing in minors, Commissioned Program on Genetic Counselling for Nurses. 2016.
Chung B.H.Y., Ethical issues in Genetics (VI): Developmental Delay, Commissioned Program on Genetic Counselling for Nurses. 2016.
Chung B.H.Y., Examiner, Postgraduate Diploma/Certificate Course in Molecular and Diagnostic Pathology (PDipMDPath/PCMDPath). 2015.
Chung B.H.Y., Familial Risk of Cancer, Public Lecture Series 2016 - Cancer Counselling, 11 June 2016. 2016.
Chung B.H.Y., Foundation in Genetics (I): Mendelian mode of inheritance, cytogenetics, and molecular genetics, Commissioned Program on Genetic Counselling for Nurses. 2016.
Chung B.H.Y., Foundations in Genetics (II): Non-traditional mode of inheritance, Commissioned Program on Genetic Counselling for Nurses. 2016.
Chung B.H.Y., 心臟離子通病的遺傳學, Frontiers in Pediatric Cardiology (2nd Edition). 小兒心臟病學前沿: 新理論與新技術, 2015, 479-484.
Chung B.H.Y., 結締組織血管疾病的遺傳學, Frontiers in Pediatric Cardiology, 2nd Edition. 小兒心臟病學前沿: 新理論與新技術, Beijing, Science Publisher, 2015, 649-655.
Chung B.H.Y., Genetic assessment (IV): Identifying individuals/families at risk, Commissioned Program on Genetic Counselling for Nurses. 2016.
Chung B.H.Y., Genetic assessment (V): contracting and targeted interviewing skills, Commissioned Program on Genetic Counselling for Nurses. 2016.
Chung B.H.Y., Genetic counseling: An interview with Professor Brian Chung, MIMS Doctor - Lysosomal Storage Disease Edition. 2015, 4.
Chung B.H.Y., Genetics in Children and Adolescents, Hong Kong School Nurses Association Limited, The 6th AGM cum Seminar & Dinner, 13 November 2015, HK. 2015.
Chung B.H.Y., Guest Editor on Genetics, Hong Kong Paediatric Foundation Education and Advocacy Bulletin, 2015. 2015.
Chung B.H.Y., Hongkongers look to gene tests to tell whether they'll be better at Chinese or prone to an illness, Hong Kong South China Morning Post. 2015.
Chung B.H.Y., Hongkongers look to gene tests to tell whether they'll be better at Chinese or prone to an illness, South China Morning Post. 2015.
Chung B.H.Y., Interplay between environment and genetics in lung health, Update in Paediatric Respiratory Diseases, 13-15 November 2015. 2015.
Chung B.H.Y., Member, Scientific and Research Subcommittee, Hong Kong College of Paediatricians. 2016.
Chung B.H.Y., Member, Central Committee on Genetic Services, Hospital Authority. 2016.
Chung B.H.Y., Moderator - Complex disorder and prospects for therapy to skeletal diseases, Integrative approaches to understanding disorders of the skeleton, The Croucher Foundation Advanced Study Institute (ASI), 11-13 January 2016. 2016.
Chung B.H.Y., Organizing Committee Member, Integrative approaches to understanding disorders of the skeleton, The Croucher Foundation Advanced Study Institute (ASI), 11-13 January 2016. 2016.
Chung B.H.Y., 基因測試 揪出遺傳性癌症, Oriental Daily News. 2016.
Chung B.H.Y., Principles of Genetic Counseling, Postgraduate Diploma/Certificate in Molecular and Diagnostic Pathology, 1 August 2015. 2015.
Chung B.H.Y., Reading Molecular Reports, Commissioned Program on Genetic Counselling for Nurses. 2016.
Chung B.H.Y., LEUNG K.C., YEUNG K.S. and MAK C.C.Y., Reading NGS Test Report: What a clinician needs to know [Hands-on Workshop), Commissioned Training Programme 2016 - Genetics in O&G, 18-22 January 2016.
Chung B.H.Y., Reviewer for Grant Review Board, Health and Medical Research Fund (HMRF), 2016. 2016.
Chung B.H.Y., Reviewer, American Journal of Medical Genetics. 2015.
Chung B.H.Y., Reviewer, American Journal of Medical Genetics: Part A. 2016.
Chung B.H.Y., Reviewer, British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology. 2015.
Chung B.H.Y., Reviewer, British Medical Journal. 2016.
Chung B.H.Y., Reviewer, Grant Review Board Meeting, Food and Health Bureau, October 2015. 2015.
Chung B.H.Y., Reviewer, Hong Kong Journal of Paediatrics. 2016.
Chung B.H.Y., Reviewer, Hong Kong Medical Journal. 2016.
Chung B.H.Y., Reviewer, Human Molecular Genetics. 2016.
Chung B.H.Y., Reviewer, International Journal of Health Policy and Management. 2015.
Chung B.H.Y., Reviewer, Journal of Human Genetics. 2016.
Chung B.H.Y., Reviewer, PLOS One. 2016.
Chung B.H.Y., Reviewer, The Journal of Genetic Counselling. 2016.
Chung B.H.Y., Utilization of whole exome sequencing for undiagnosed diseases in Hong Kong, European Human Genetics Conference (ESGH)/EMPAG 2016, Barcelona, Spain, 21-24 May 2016.
Chung I., Chung B.H.Y. and Chan S.H.S., Is it or is it not vaccine-associated paralytic poliomyelitis: A case report of acute flaccid paralysis after oral polio vaccine booster dose, Hong Kong Journal of Paediatrics (new series). Medcom Limited, 2016, 21(2): 105-108.
Gu S., Posey J.E., Yuan B., Carvalho C.M., Luk H.M., Erikson K., Lo I.F., LEUNG K.C., Pickering C.R., Chung B.H.Y. and Lupski J.R., Mechanisms for the Generation of Two Quadruplications Associated with Split-Hand Malformation, Human Mutation. 2016, 37: 160-164.
Ip P., Chung B.H.Y., HO K.W., Chan G.C.F., Deng W., Wong W.H.S., Lee S.L., Chan P.Y.T., Ying D., Wong W.L., Tung T.S. and Lau Y.L., Prenatal Tobacco Exposure Shortens Telomere Length in Children, Nicotine & Tobacco Research. 2016, ntw139.
Janeke H.M., Hoeijmakers S., Landsverk M.L., Foulds N., Kukolich M.K., Gavrilova R.H., Greville-Heygate S., Hanson-Kahn A., Bernstein J.A., Glass J., Chitayat D., Burrow T.A., Husami A., Collins K., Wusik K., van der Aa N., Kooy F., Brown K.T., Gadzicki D., Kini U., Alvarez S., Fernandez-Jaen A., McGehee F., Selby K., Tarailo-Graovac M., Van Allen M., van Karnebeek C.D.M., Stavropoulos D.J., Marshall C.R., Gregor A., Zweler C., Hopkin R.J., Chu W.Y., Chung B.H.Y., de Vries B.B.A., Devriendt K., DDD S.T.U.D.Y., Huries M.E. and Brunner H.G., Clinical delineation of the PACS1-related syndrome- report on 19 patients, American Journal of Medical Genetics. 2016, 170(3): 670-675.
Kruszka P., Uwineza A., Mutesa L., Martinez A.F., Abe Y., Zackai E.H., Ganetzky R., Chung B.H.Y., Stevenson R.E., Adelstein R.S., Ma X., Mullikin J.C., Hong S.K. and Muenke M., Limb body wall complex, amniotic band sequence, or new syndrome caused by mutation in IQ Motif containing K (QCK)? , Molecular Genetics & Genomic Medicine. 2015, 3: 424-432.
LEUNG K.C., Lo I., Luk H.M., Tang H.M.V., Gao W., Wong W.L., Chu W.Y., Lam S.T.S., Ma C.H., Jin D., Chan Y.K. and Chung B.H.Y., Chinese patients with rasopathies: Detection of 29 known and novel variants using next-generation sequencing (NGS), 2015 David W. Smith Workshop on Malformations and Morphogenesis, USA, August 2015. 91.
Lam A.L.N., Ip J.K.J., Luk H.M. and Chung B.H.Y., What is SHOX-related disorders? - What is the Diagnosis, Hong Kong Journal of Paediatrics (new series). 2016, 21(1): 50-51.
Lo H.P.W., Chu W.Y., Luk H.M. and Chung B.H.Y., What is the Diagnosis ?, Hong Kong Journal of Paediatrics (new series). Medcom Limited, 2016, 21: 120.
MAK C.C.Y., Chu W.Y., Wong W.L., LEUNG K.C. and Chung B.H.Y., Clinical application of whole exome sequencing for paediatric undiagnosed diseases in Hong Kong - experience from first sixty cases, Hong Kong College of Paediatricians - 3rd Annual Scientific Meeting, 5-6 December 2015. 24.
Mak A.S.L., LEUNG K.C., MAK C.C.Y., Chu W.Y., Mok T.K.G., Tang T.W.F., Chan K.Y.K., Kan S.Y.A., Tang M.H.Y., Lau E.T.K., So K.W., Tao Q.V., Fung C.W., Wong V.C.N., Lee S.L. and Chung B.H.Y., Copy number variation in Hong Kong patients with autism spectrum disorder [best oral presentation], Hong Kong College of Paediatricians - 3rd Annual Scientific Meeting, 5-6 December 2015. 25.
Mirzaa G.M., Campbel C., Solovieff N., Goold C.P., Jansen L.A., Menon S., Timms A.E., Conti V., Biag J.D., Olds C., Boyle E.A., Collins S., Ishak G., Poliachik S.L., Girisha K.M., YEUNG K.S., Chung B.H.Y., Rahikkala E., Gunter S.A., McDaniel S.S., Macmurdo C.F., Bernstein J.A., Martin B., Leary R.J., Mahan S., Liu S., Weaver M., Dorschner M.O., Jhangiani S., Muzny D.M., Boerwinkle E., Gibbs R.A., Lupski J.R., Shendure J., Saneto R.P., Novotny E.J., Wilson C.J., Sellers W.R., Morrissey M.P., Hevner R.F., Ojemann J.G., Guerrini R., Murphy L.O., Winckler W. and Dobyns W.B., Association of MTOR Mutations With Developmental Brain Disorders, Including Megalencephaly, Focal Cortical Dysplasia, and Pigmentary Mosaicism , JAMA Neurology. 2016, 73(7): 836-845.
Mok T.K.G., Chan S.S.K., Chu W.Y., Chan S.M., Wong W.H.S. and Chung B.H.Y., Physical measurements for Chinese children - A pilot study in kindergartens of Hong Kong, The Hong Kong Paediatric Society and Hong Kong Paediatric Nurses Association, Joint Annual Scientific Meeting 2015, 19 September 2015. 13.
Mok T.K.G., Chan S.S., Chu W.Y., Chan S.M., Wong W.H.S. and Chung B.H.Y., Physical measurements of Chinese children in Hong Kong-A pilot study in preschools and kindergartens, American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A. 2016, 170(8): 2069=2077.
Moosa S., Chung B.H.Y., Tung Y.L., Altmuller J., Thiele H., Nürnberg P., Netzer C., Nishimura G. and Wollnik B., Mutations in SEC24D cause autosomal recessive osteogenesis imperfecta , Clinical Genetics. 2015, n/a-n/a.
Szafranski P., Gambin T., Dharmadhikari A.V., Akdemir K.C., Jhangiani S.N., Schuette J., Godiwala N., Yatsenko S.A., Sebastian J., Madan-Khetarpal S., Surti U., Abellar R.G., Bateman D.A., Wilson A.L., Markham M.H., Slamon J., Santos-Simarro F., Palomares M., Nevado J., Lapunzina P., Chung B.H.Y., Wong W.L., Chu W.Y., Mok T.K.G., Eitan K., Reiter J., Ambalavanan N., Anderson S.A., Kelly D.R., Shieh J., Rosenthal T.C., Steiner L., Iqbal M.A., McKinnon M., Hamilton S.J., Schlade-Bartusiak K., English D., Hendson G., Roeder E.R., DeNapoli T.S., Littlejohn R.O., Wolff D.J., Wagner C.L., Yeung A., Francis D., Fiorino E.K., Edelman M., Fox J., Hayes D.A., Janssens S., Baere E.D., Menten B., Loccufier A., Walleghem L.V., Moerman P., Sznajer Y., Lay A.S., Kussmann J.L., Chawla J., Payton D.J.J., Philips G.E., Brosens E., Tibboel D., de Klein A., Maystadt I., Fisher R., Sebire N., Male A., Chopra M., Pinner J., Malcolm G., Peters G., Arbuckle S., Lees M., Mead Z., Quarrell O., Sayers R., Owens M., Shaw-Smith C., Lioy J., McKay E., de Leeuw N., Feenstra I., Spruijt L., Elmslie F., Thiruchelvam T., Bacino C.A., Langston C., Lupski J.R., Sen P., Popek E. and Stankiewicz P., Pathogenetics of Alveolar Capillary Dysplasia with Misalignment of Pulmonary Veins, Human Genetics. 2016, 135(5): 569-586.
YEUNG K.S., LEUNG K.C., Wong W.L., Li C.H., Choi K.Y., Kuong E.E.Y.L., Chow W., To M.K.T., Ip J.K.J., Chow C.P., Chan G.C.F. and Chung B.H.Y., Mutation in PIK3CA leading to developmental mosaic disorders, Hong Kong College of Paediatricians - 3rd Annual Scientific Meeting, 5-6 December 2015. 27.
Yu T.C., Yung T.C., Lun K.S., Chung B.H.Y. and Liu A.P.Y., Clinical and genetic profile of catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia in Hong Kong Chinese children [accepted], Hong Kong Medical Journal. 2016, 22: 314-319.
Yu T.C., Liu A.P.Y., Lun K.S., Chung B.H.Y. and Yung T.C., Clinical and genetic profile of catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia in Hong Kong Chinese children, Hong Kong Medical Journal. 2016, 22(4): 314.
ZHANG J., ZHANG L., ZHANG Y., Yang J., GUO M., Sun L., Pan H.F., Hirankarn N., Ying D., Zeng S., Lee T.L., Lau W.C.S., Chan D.T.M., Leung A.M.H., Mok C.C., Wong S.N., Lee K.W.G., Ho M.H.K., Lee P.P.W., Chung B.H.Y., Chong C.Y., Wong W.S.R., Mok T.M.Y., Wong W.H.S., Tong K.L., Tse K.C., Li X.P., Avihingsanon Y., Rianthavorn P., Deekajorndej T., Suphapeetiporn K., Shotelersuk V., Ying S.K.Y., Fung S.K.S., Lai W.M., Garcia-Barcelo M.M., Cherny S.S., Sham P.C., Cui Y., Yang S., Ye D.Q., Zhang X.J., Lau Y.L. and Yang W., Gene-based meta-analysis of GWAS data identifies independent SNPs in ANXA6 as associated with SLE in Asian populations , Arthritis & Rheumatology. 2015, 67(11): 2966-77.


Researcher : Fung CW

Project Title:Neurogenetic Project
Investigator(s):Fung CW
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:The Society for the Relief of Disabled Children
Start Date:05/2016


Project Title:Pilot Programme for Diagnosis and Management of Mitochondrial Diseases
Investigator(s):Fung CW
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:The Society for the Relief of Disabled Children
Start Date:05/2016


List of Research Outputs

Lam C.W., Law C.Y., Siu C.W.K., Fung C.W., Yau M.M., Huen K.F., Lee H.H.C. and Mak C.M., Novel POLG mutation in a patient with sensory ataxia, neuropathy, ophthalmoparesis and stroke, Clinica Chimica Acta. 2015, 448: 211-214.
Mak A.S.L., LEUNG K.C., MAK C.C.Y., Chu W.Y., Mok T.K.G., Tang T.W.F., Chan K.Y.K., Kan S.Y.A., Tang M.H.Y., Lau E.T.K., So K.W., Tao Q.V., Fung C.W., Wong V.C.N., Lee S.L. and Chung B.H.Y., Copy number variation in Hong Kong patients with autism spectrum disorder [best oral presentation], Hong Kong College of Paediatricians - 3rd Annual Scientific Meeting, 5-6 December 2015. 25.


Researcher : GAO Y

List of Research Outputs

XIANG Z., Liu Y., Zheng J., GAO Y., LU A., Lam K.T., Chen H., Tsao G.S.W., Chan G.C.F., Lau Y.L. and Tu W., Faculty Outstanding Research Output Award., Faculty of Medicine, the University of Hong Kong. 2015.
XIANG Z., Liu Y., Zheng J., Lam K.T., GAO Y., Chan G.C.F., Chen H., Tsao G.S.W., Lau Y.L. and Tu W., Faculty Outstanding Research Output Award, Faculty of Medicine, the University of Hong Kong. 2015.


Researcher : GUO M

List of Research Outputs

ZHANG J., ZHANG L., ZHANG Y., Yang J., GUO M., Sun L., Pan H.F., Hirankarn N., Ying D., Zeng S., Lee T.L., Lau W.C.S., Chan D.T.M., Leung A.M.H., Mok C.C., Wong S.N., Lee K.W.G., Ho M.H.K., Lee P.P.W., Chung B.H.Y., Chong C.Y., Wong W.S.R., Mok T.M.Y., Wong W.H.S., Tong K.L., Tse K.C., Li X.P., Avihingsanon Y., Rianthavorn P., Deekajorndej T., Suphapeetiporn K., Shotelersuk V., Ying S.K.Y., Fung S.K.S., Lai W.M., Garcia-Barcelo M.M., Cherny S.S., Sham P.C., Cui Y., Yang S., Ye D.Q., Zhang X.J., Lau Y.L. and Yang W., Gene-based meta-analysis of GWAS data identifies independent SNPs in ANXA6 as associated with SLE in Asian populations , Arthritis & Rheumatology. 2015, 67(11): 2966-77.


Researcher : Guo Z

List of Research Outputs

Guo Z., Yu B., Ning B.T., Chan S., Lin Q., Li C.B., Huang J. and Chan G.C.F., Genetically modified "obligate" anaerobic Salmonella typhimurium as a therapeutic strategy for neuroblastoma, Journal of Hematology & Oncology. 2015, 8.


Researcher : HO KW

List of Research Outputs

Ip P., Chung B.H.Y., HO K.W., Chan G.C.F., Deng W., Wong W.H.S., Lee S.L., Chan P.Y.T., Ying D., Wong W.L., Tung T.S. and Lau Y.L., Prenatal Tobacco Exposure Shortens Telomere Length in Children, Nicotine & Tobacco Research. 2016, ntw139.
Ip P., HO K.W., So H.K., Chan D.F., Ho S.P., Tso W.Y.W. and Nelson E.A., Socioeconomic Gradient in Childhood Obesity and Hypertension: A Multilevel Population-Based Study in a Chinese Community, PLoS One.. 2016.


Researcher : Ha SY

List of Research Outputs

Chiang A.K.S., Huang S., Chung H.Y., Cheuk K.L.D., Ha S.Y. and Chan G.C.F., Epidemiology and outcome of post-transplant iymphproliferative disorder in pediatric liver transplant recipients, Fifth International Symposium on Childhood, Adolescent and Young Adult Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Varese. 2015.
Ning B., Cheuk K.L.D., Chiang A.K.S., Lee P.P.W., Ha S.Y. and Chan G.C.F., Autologous cord blood transplantation for metastatic neuroblastoma, Pediatric Transplantation. 2016, 20: 290-296.


Researcher : Ho DNY

List of Research Outputs

CHOI C.K., Ho D.N.Y., Hui K.F., Kao R.Y.T. and Chiang A.K.S., Identification of Novel Small Organic Compounds with Diverse Structures for the Induction of Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) Lytic Cycle in EBV-Positive Epithelial Malignancies, PLOS ONE. 2015, 10: e0145994.


Researcher : Ho MHK

List of Research Outputs

ZHANG J., ZHANG L., ZHANG Y., Yang J., GUO M., Sun L., Pan H.F., Hirankarn N., Ying D., Zeng S., Lee T.L., Lau W.C.S., Chan D.T.M., Leung A.M.H., Mok C.C., Wong S.N., Lee K.W.G., Ho M.H.K., Lee P.P.W., Chung B.H.Y., Chong C.Y., Wong W.S.R., Mok T.M.Y., Wong W.H.S., Tong K.L., Tse K.C., Li X.P., Avihingsanon Y., Rianthavorn P., Deekajorndej T., Suphapeetiporn K., Shotelersuk V., Ying S.K.Y., Fung S.K.S., Lai W.M., Garcia-Barcelo M.M., Cherny S.S., Sham P.C., Cui Y., Yang S., Ye D.Q., Zhang X.J., Lau Y.L. and Yang W., Gene-based meta-analysis of GWAS data identifies independent SNPs in ANXA6 as associated with SLE in Asian populations , Arthritis & Rheumatology. 2015, 67(11): 2966-77.


Researcher : Ho SP

Project Title:Understanding the molecular pathogenesis of osteosarcoma
Investigator(s):Ho SP, Chan D, Chan GCF
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2016


List of Research Outputs

Ip P., HO K.W., So H.K., Chan D.F., Ho S.P., Tso W.Y.W. and Nelson E.A., Socioeconomic Gradient in Childhood Obesity and Hypertension: A Multilevel Population-Based Study in a Chinese Community, PLoS One.. 2016.


Researcher : Hui KF

Project Title:Sensitization of nasopharyngeal carcinoma to radiotherapy and chemotherapy by induction of DNA damage response pathway
Investigator(s):Hui KF, Chiang AKS
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:04/2015


List of Research Outputs

CHOI C.K., Ho D.N.Y., Hui K.F., Kao R.Y.T. and Chiang A.K.S., Identification of Novel Small Organic Compounds with Diverse Structures for the Induction of Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) Lytic Cycle in EBV-Positive Epithelial Malignancies, PLOS ONE. 2015, 10: e0145994.
Chiang A.K.S., Yeung P.L. and Hui K.F., Induction of MAPK- and ROS-dependent autophagic cell death in gastric carcinoma by combination of bortezomib and romidepsin, AACR Annual Meeting 2016, New Orleans, USA. 2016.
Hui K.F., Yeung P.L. and Chiang A.K.S., Combination of histone deacetylase and proteasome inhibitors counteracts the anti-apoptotic and cell cycle regulatory function of EBNA-3C protein in Epstein-Barr virus-positive burkitt and lymphoblastoid cells. 3rd Annual Scientific Meeting (Oral Free Paper Presentation, 3rd Annual Scientific Meeting (Oral Free Paper Presentation), Hong Kong College of Paediatricians. 2015.
Hui K.F. and Chiang A.K.S., Induction of MAPK- and ROS-dependent autophagy and apoptosis in gastric carcinoma by combination of romidepsin and bortezomib, Oncotarget. 2016.
Hui K.F., Cheung A.K.L., CHOI C.K., YEUNG P.L., Middeldorp J.M., Lung M.L., Tsao G.S.W. and Chiang A.K.S., Inhibition of class I histone deacetylases by romidepsin potently induces Epstein-Barr virus lytic cycle and mediates enhanced cell death with ganciclovir, Int J Cancer. 2015.
Hui K.F., Outstanding Oral Presentation Award, Annual Scientific Meeting, Hong Kong College of Paediatricians. 2015.
Hui K.F. and Chiang A.K.S., Reactivation of Epstein-Barr virus lytic cycle by histone deacetylase inhibitors, Can Cell Microenviron. 2015, 2.
YEUNG P.L., Hui K.F. and Chiang A.K.S., Combination of histone deacetylase and proteasome inhibitors induces enhanced killing cells through suppression of the function of EBNA-3c protein, Fifth International Symposium on Childhood, Adolescent and Young Adult Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Varese. 2015.
Yip T.T.C., Kwok H.Y.Y., Wong B.M.Y., You S.S.Y., Fong A.H.W., Cheng W.W., Lai C., Shek C.C., Leung K.H., Chiang A.K.S., Hui K.F., Ma V.V.S., Lung M.L. and Ngan R.K.C., Development of locked nucleic acid PCR technique for detecting circulating EBV DNA with dramatic enhancement in sensitivity in NPC patients, NPC Gordon Research Conference. 2016.


Researcher : Ip P

Project Title:The Gap Between the Rich and the Poor: From School Readiness to School Success
Investigator(s):Ip P, Bacon-Shone J, Rao N, Vere JP
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2014


Project Title:Can physical activity enhance sleep quality among adolescents? A randomised controlled trial
Investigator(s):Ip P
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2014
Completion Date:05/2016


Project Title:Promoting alcohol-related attitudinal and behavioural change amongst adolescents through Internet intervention: A cluster randomised controlled trial
Investigator(s):Ip P, Chow CB, Lam TH, Ho DSY, Wong WHS
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:07/2015


Project Title:Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and child maltreatment: A population-based study
Investigator(s):Ip P, Chan EKL, Fong DYT, Sham PC
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2016


List of Research Outputs

Chan E.K.L., Clifton E. and Ip P., Children with disability are more at risk of violence victimization: evidence from a study of school-aged Chinese children, Journal of Interpersonal Violence. 2015, 1026-1046.
Fu K.W., Liang H., Saroha N., Tse Z.T., Ip P., Fung I.C. and Cheung C.N., How people react to Zika virus outbreaks on Twitter? A computational content analysis, American Journal of Infection Control. 2016.
Fung I.C., Cheung C.N., Fu K.W., Ip P. and Tse Z.T., Vaccine safety and social media in China, Am J Infect Control. 2016.
Fung S.C.C., Yu Y.T.E., Guo Y., Wong C.K.H., Kung K., Ho S.Y., Lam L.Y., Ip P., Fong D.Y.T., Lam C.L.D., Wong W.C.W., Tsang S.K.M., Tiwari A.F.Y. and Lam C.L.K., Development of a Health Empowerment Programme to improve the health of working poor families: protocol for a prospective cohort study in Hong Kong, BMJ Open. 2016, 6: e010015.
Ho L.S. and Ip P., What Accounts for the Decline of Happiness of Children with Age: A Hong Kong Case Study", Pacific Economic Review 2015 (in press). 2015.
Ip P., Chan E.K.L., Chow C.B., Lam T.H., Ho D.S.Y., Wong W.H.S. and Wong M.F., An Internet-Based Intervention to Promote Alcohol-Related Attitudinal and Behavioral Change Among Adolescents: Protocol of a Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial, JMIR Res Protoc.. 2016.
Ip P., Child Abuse and Its Impact on Child Development, 11th Annual Scientific Meeting of Macau Paediatric Society. 2016.
Ip P., Early intervention on Child Development, Multi-specialty Medical Mega Conference Sixth Round (M3C 6.0). 2016.
Ip P., Environment, Child Health & Development, BeHealth 2016 - Intrnational Behavioral Health Conference, Hong Kong Society of Behavioral Health. 2016.
Ip P., Environment, Child Health & Development, The 23rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) of OMEP-Hong Kong. 2016.
Ip P., Chung B.H.Y., HO K.W., Chan G.C.F., Deng W., Wong W.H.S., Lee S.L., Chan P.Y.T., Ying D., Wong W.L., Tung T.S. and Lau Y.L., Prenatal Tobacco Exposure Shortens Telomere Length in Children, Nicotine & Tobacco Research. 2016, ntw139.
Ip P., 医教体结合促进儿童身心健康”项目研讨会议程, Shanghai Children's Medical Center. 上海儿童医学中心, 2016.
Ip P., HO K.W., So H.K., Chan D.F., Ho S.P., Tso W.Y.W. and Nelson E.A., Socioeconomic Gradient in Childhood Obesity and Hypertension: A Multilevel Population-Based Study in a Chinese Community, PLoS One.. 2016.
Ip P., Rao N., Li S...L..., Ho F...H...K., Chow C.B. and Fan J..., Socioeconomic Gradients in School Readiness of Chinese Preschool Children: The Role of Family and Kindergarten, Early Childhood Research Quarterly 2015 (in press), 2015.
Ip P., invited speaker, Macau University. 2015.
Kwok J.S.Y., Leung E., Wong W., Leung K., Lee C.K., Lam W. and Ip P., Factors Influencing Hematopoietic Stem Cell Donation Intention in Hong Kong: A Web-Based Survey, Ann Transplant. 2015.
Man K.C.K., Chan E.W., Coghill D., Ip P., Simonoff E., Chan P., LAU C.Y. and Wong I.C.K., Prenatal Antidepressant Exposure and the Risk of Autism Spectrum Disorder and Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, 31st International Conference on Pharmacoepidemiology & Therapeutic Risk Management (ICPE). 2015.
Rao N., Sun J., Ip P., Bacon-Shone J., Sincovich A., Ho F...K... and Gao S., Early Child Development Scale in-depth Analysis. Final Report., UNICEF. Cambodia, 2016.
Rao N., Sun J., Ip P., Bacon-Shone J., Sincovich A., Ho F...K... and Gao S., Policy Brief. How are Cambodia’s children developing? Evidence-based policy recommendations for Early Childhood Care and Development, UNICEF. Cambodia, 2016.
Tso W.Y.W., Rao N., Jiang F., Li A...M., Lee S.L., Ho F...K...W...H., Li L. and Ip P., Sleep Duration and School Readiness of Chinese Preschool Children, The Journal of Pediatrics. 2016, 169: 266-271.
Zhang H., Wong W.C.W., Ip P., Fan S. and Yip P.S.F., Health Status and Risk Behaviors of Sexual Minorities Among Chinese Adolescents: A School-Based Survey, J Homosex. 2016.


Researcher : Kong MCW

List of Research Outputs

Chow Y.T., Chen S., Wang R., Liu C., Kong M.C.W., Li R.A., Cheng S.H. and Sun D., Single Cell Transfection through Precise Microinjection with Quantitatively Controlled Injection Volumes, Scientific Reports. 2016, 6: 24127.
Qi Y., Li Z., Kong M.C.W., Tang N.L., Huang Y., Li R.A. and Yao X., Uniaxial cyclic stretch stimulates TRPV4 to induce realignment of human embryonic stem cell-derived cardiomyocytes, Journal of Molecular and Cellular Cardiology. 2015, 87: 65-73.


Researcher : Kwan YW

List of Research Outputs

Cowling B.J., Kwan Y.W., Wong S.C., Feng S., Leung C.W., Chan L.Y., Chan K.H., Ng T.K., To W.K., Peiris J.S.M. and Chiu S.S.S., Interim estimates of the effectiveness of influenza vaccination against influenza-associated hospitalization in children in Hong Kong, 2015-16, Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses. 2016.


Researcher : LEUNG KC

List of Research Outputs

Chung B.H.Y., LEUNG K.C., YEUNG K.S. and MAK C.C.Y., Reading NGS Test Report: What a clinician needs to know [Hands-on Workshop), Commissioned Training Programme 2016 - Genetics in O&G, 18-22 January 2016.
Gu S., Posey J.E., Yuan B., Carvalho C.M., Luk H.M., Erikson K., Lo I.F., LEUNG K.C., Pickering C.R., Chung B.H.Y. and Lupski J.R., Mechanisms for the Generation of Two Quadruplications Associated with Split-Hand Malformation, Human Mutation. 2016, 37: 160-164.
LEUNG K.C., Lo I., Luk H.M., Tang H.M.V., Gao W., Wong W.L., Chu W.Y., Lam S.T.S., Ma C.H., Jin D., Chan Y.K. and Chung B.H.Y., Chinese patients with rasopathies: Detection of 29 known and novel variants using next-generation sequencing (NGS), 2015 David W. Smith Workshop on Malformations and Morphogenesis, USA, August 2015. 91.
MAK C.C.Y., Chu W.Y., Wong W.L., LEUNG K.C. and Chung B.H.Y., Clinical application of whole exome sequencing for paediatric undiagnosed diseases in Hong Kong - experience from first sixty cases, Hong Kong College of Paediatricians - 3rd Annual Scientific Meeting, 5-6 December 2015. 24.
Mak A.S.L., LEUNG K.C., MAK C.C.Y., Chu W.Y., Mok T.K.G., Tang T.W.F., Chan K.Y.K., Kan S.Y.A., Tang M.H.Y., Lau E.T.K., So K.W., Tao Q.V., Fung C.W., Wong V.C.N., Lee S.L. and Chung B.H.Y., Copy number variation in Hong Kong patients with autism spectrum disorder [best oral presentation], Hong Kong College of Paediatricians - 3rd Annual Scientific Meeting, 5-6 December 2015. 25.
YEUNG K.S., LEUNG K.C., Wong W.L., Li C.H., Choi K.Y., Kuong E.E.Y.L., Chow W., To M.K.T., Ip J.K.J., Chow C.P., Chan G.C.F. and Chung B.H.Y., Mutation in PIK3CA leading to developmental mosaic disorders, Hong Kong College of Paediatricians - 3rd Annual Scientific Meeting, 5-6 December 2015. 27.


Researcher : LING WL

List of Research Outputs

Au K.Y., Pong C.H., LING W.L. and Li C.B., MiR-1303 Regulates Mycobacteria Induced Autophagy by Targeting Atg2B, PLoS One. 2016.


Researcher : LIU H

List of Research Outputs

SO J., LIU H., TSANG K.H., PENG L., Mak H.S., CHAN K.M. and Chan S.Y., A Novel Role of the Nucleosome Assembly Protein TSPYL2 in Histone Modification, Gordon Research Conference: Chromatin structure & function 2016.


Researcher : LU A

List of Research Outputs

XIANG Z., Liu Y., Zheng J., GAO Y., LU A., Lam K.T., Chen H., Tsao G.S.W., Chan G.C.F., Lau Y.L. and Tu W., Faculty Outstanding Research Output Award., Faculty of Medicine, the University of Hong Kong. 2015.


Researcher : Lai CTM

List of Research Outputs

To A.H.M., Lai C.T.M., Wong S.J. and Cheung Y.F., Right Atrial Mechanics Long-Term after Biventricular Repair of Pulmonary Atresia or Stenosis with Intact Ventricular Septum, Echocardiography. 2015.


Researcher : Lam KT

List of Research Outputs

XIANG Z., Liu Y., Zheng J., GAO Y., LU A., Lam K.T., Chen H., Tsao G.S.W., Chan G.C.F., Lau Y.L. and Tu W., Faculty Outstanding Research Output Award., Faculty of Medicine, the University of Hong Kong. 2015.
XIANG Z., Liu Y., Zheng J., Lam K.T., GAO Y., Chan G.C.F., Chen H., Tsao G.S.W., Lau Y.L. and Tu W., Faculty Outstanding Research Output Award, Faculty of Medicine, the University of Hong Kong. 2015.


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: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


List of Research Outputs

Lau A.S.Y., Yang L.H., Chik S.C.C. and Li C.B., Compound and uses thereof for treating inflammation and modulating immune responses. Japan patent No.: 5778583., 2015.
Lau A.S.Y. and Yang L.H., Efficient isolation of Cim-A and Methods of Use. Japan patent No. 5773997., 2015.
Lau A.S.Y. and Yang L.H., Materials and Methods For Prevention and Treatment of Viral Infections.US patent No. 9156871., 2015.
Lau A.S.Y., Yang L.H. and Law H.Y., Materials and methods for prevention and treatment of viral infections. Materials and methods for prevention and treatment of viral infections. Australian Patent No. 2010337947., 2016.
Lau A.S.Y., Yang L.H., Chik S.C.C. and Li C.B., Novel compound and uses thereof for treating inflammation and modulating immune responses. US patent No. 9174176, HKU Versitech Limited and Bagi Research Limited. 2015.


Researcher : Lau KHK

List of Research Outputs

Cheung M.F.F., Tong Y., Wang Y., Cheung A.N.Y., Liu Y., Lau K.H.K., Wong K.K.Y., Lo S.K. and Yuen K.Y., Epstein-Barr virus-positive T-cell-associated colitis mimicking inflammatory bowel disease: clinicopathological study of two cases, In: Cheung FM, Tong Y, Wang Y, Cheung AN, Liu Y, Lau KK, Wong KK, Lo SK, Yuen KY., Histopathology. 2015, 465-8.


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:The effects of BTK mutation on TLR3-mediated type I IFN response against poliovirus infection in X-linked agammaglobulinemia
Investigator(s):Lau YL, Tu W, Lee PPW
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2014


List of Research Outputs

Chen Y.J., Wu L.Y., Mok M.Y.T., Wu J.Y.J., Lintner K.E., Wang C.M., Chung E.K., yang Y., Zhou B., Wang H., Yu D.J., Alhomosh A., Jones K., Spencer C.H., Nagaraja H.N., Lau Y.L., Lau W.C.S. and Yu Y.C., Effects of Complement C4 Gene Copy Number Variations, Size Dichotomy, and C4A Deficiency on Genetic Risk and Clinical Presentation of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus in East Asian Populations , Arthritis & Rheumatology. 2016, 68: 1442-1453.
Ip P., Chung B.H.Y., HO K.W., Chan G.C.F., Deng W., Wong W.H.S., Lee S.L., Chan P.Y.T., Ying D., Wong W.L., Tung T.S. and Lau Y.L., Prenatal Tobacco Exposure Shortens Telomere Length in Children, Nicotine & Tobacco Research. 2016, ntw139.
Lau S.K.P., Chan J.F.W., TSANG C.C., Chan S.M., Ho M.L., Que T.L., Lau Y.L. and Woo P.C.Y., Human oropharynx as natural reservoir of Streptobacillus hongkongensis, Scientific Reports. 2016, 6: 24419.
XIANG Z., Liu Y., Zheng J., GAO Y., LU A., Lam K.T., Chen H., Tsao G.S.W., Chan G.C.F., Lau Y.L. and Tu W., Faculty Outstanding Research Output Award., Faculty of Medicine, the University of Hong Kong. 2015.
XIANG Z., Liu Y., Zheng J., Lam K.T., GAO Y., Chan G.C.F., Chen H., Tsao G.S.W., Lau Y.L. and Tu W., Faculty Outstanding Research Output Award, Faculty of Medicine, the University of Hong Kong. 2015.
Yang J., Lau Y.L. and Yang W., From Sanger sequencing to NGS approaches for molecular diagnosis for primary immunodeficiency diseases (PID), 13th International Congress of Human Genetics in 2016. Kyoto.
Yang W. and Lau Y.L., Solving the genetic puzzle of systemic lupus erythematosus, Pediatric Nephrology . Springer, 2015, 30(10): 1735-1748.
ZHANG J., ZHANG L., ZHANG Y., Yang J., GUO M., Sun L., Pan H.F., Hirankarn N., Ying D., Zeng S., Lee T.L., Lau W.C.S., Chan D.T.M., Leung A.M.H., Mok C.C., Wong S.N., Lee K.W.G., Ho M.H.K., Lee P.P.W., Chung B.H.Y., Chong C.Y., Wong W.S.R., Mok T.M.Y., Wong W.H.S., Tong K.L., Tse K.C., Li X.P., Avihingsanon Y., Rianthavorn P., Deekajorndej T., Suphapeetiporn K., Shotelersuk V., Ying S.K.Y., Fung S.K.S., Lai W.M., Garcia-Barcelo M.M., Cherny S.S., Sham P.C., Cui Y., Yang S., Ye D.Q., Zhang X.J., Lau Y.L. and Yang W., Gene-based meta-analysis of GWAS data identifies independent SNPs in ANXA6 as associated with SLE in Asian populations , Arthritis & Rheumatology. 2015, 67(11): 2966-77.


Researcher : Law HY

List of Research Outputs

Lau A.S.Y., Yang L.H. and Law H.Y., Materials and methods for prevention and treatment of viral infections. Materials and methods for prevention and treatment of viral infections. Australian Patent No. 2010337947., 2016.


Researcher : Lee PPW

Project Title:Activation of autophagy limits IL-1beta production in monocytes expressing gain-of-function NLRP3 mutations
Investigator(s):Lee PPW, Lau YL
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:04/2014
Completion Date:04/2016


Project Title:The role of NLRP3 inflammasome in the induction of protective Th1 and Th17 immune response towards Penicillium marneffei
Investigator(s):Lee PPW, Lau YL, Woo PCY, Tu W, Chan JFW
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2015


Project Title:Autophagy in Stress, Development & Disease; Autophagy induction by Type I Interferon downregulates NLRP3 Inflammasome Activity
Investigator(s):Lee PPW
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:03/2016
Completion Date:03/2016


List of Research Outputs

Liu A.P.Y., Leung R.Y.Y., Cheuk K.L., Lee P.P.W., Chiang A.K.S., Ha S.Y. and Chan G.C.F., Remission With Donor Lymphocyte Infusion in a Child With Marrow Relapse After Haploidentical Stem Cell Transplantation for Relapsed Stage 4 Neuroblastoma, 2016.
Ning B., Cheuk K.L.D., Chiang A.K.S., Lee P.P.W., Ha S.Y. and Chan G.C.F., Autologous cord blood transplantation for metastatic neuroblastoma, Pediatric Transplantation. 2016, 20: 290-296.
ZHANG J., ZHANG L., ZHANG Y., Yang J., GUO M., Sun L., Pan H.F., Hirankarn N., Ying D., Zeng S., Lee T.L., Lau W.C.S., Chan D.T.M., Leung A.M.H., Mok C.C., Wong S.N., Lee K.W.G., Ho M.H.K., Lee P.P.W., Chung B.H.Y., Chong C.Y., Wong W.S.R., Mok T.M.Y., Wong W.H.S., Tong K.L., Tse K.C., Li X.P., Avihingsanon Y., Rianthavorn P., Deekajorndej T., Suphapeetiporn K., Shotelersuk V., Ying S.K.Y., Fung S.K.S., Lai W.M., Garcia-Barcelo M.M., Cherny S.S., Sham P.C., Cui Y., Yang S., Ye D.Q., Zhang X.J., Lau Y.L. and Yang W., Gene-based meta-analysis of GWAS data identifies independent SNPs in ANXA6 as associated with SLE in Asian populations , Arthritis & Rheumatology. 2015, 67(11): 2966-77.


Researcher : Lee SL

List of Research Outputs

Ip P., Chung B.H.Y., HO K.W., Chan G.C.F., Deng W., Wong W.H.S., Lee S.L., Chan P.Y.T., Ying D., Wong W.L., Tung T.S. and Lau Y.L., Prenatal Tobacco Exposure Shortens Telomere Length in Children, Nicotine & Tobacco Research. 2016, ntw139.
Mak A.S.L., LEUNG K.C., MAK C.C.Y., Chu W.Y., Mok T.K.G., Tang T.W.F., Chan K.Y.K., Kan S.Y.A., Tang M.H.Y., Lau E.T.K., So K.W., Tao Q.V., Fung C.W., Wong V.C.N., Lee S.L. and Chung B.H.Y., Copy number variation in Hong Kong patients with autism spectrum disorder [best oral presentation], Hong Kong College of Paediatricians - 3rd Annual Scientific Meeting, 5-6 December 2015. 25.
Tso W.Y.W., Rao N., Jiang F., Li A...M., Lee S.L., Ho F...K...W...H., Li L. and Ip P., Sleep Duration and School Readiness of Chinese Preschool Children, The Journal of Pediatrics. 2016, 169: 266-271.


Researcher : Lee TL

List of Research Outputs

ZHANG J., ZHANG L., ZHANG Y., Yang J., GUO M., Sun L., Pan H.F., Hirankarn N., Ying D., Zeng S., Lee T.L., Lau W.C.S., Chan D.T.M., Leung A.M.H., Mok C.C., Wong S.N., Lee K.W.G., Ho M.H.K., Lee P.P.W., Chung B.H.Y., Chong C.Y., Wong W.S.R., Mok T.M.Y., Wong W.H.S., Tong K.L., Tse K.C., Li X.P., Avihingsanon Y., Rianthavorn P., Deekajorndej T., Suphapeetiporn K., Shotelersuk V., Ying S.K.Y., Fung S.K.S., Lai W.M., Garcia-Barcelo M.M., Cherny S.S., Sham P.C., Cui Y., Yang S., Ye D.Q., Zhang X.J., Lau Y.L. and Yang W., Gene-based meta-analysis of GWAS data identifies independent SNPs in ANXA6 as associated with SLE in Asian populations , Arthritis & Rheumatology. 2015, 67(11): 2966-77.


Researcher : Leung CW

List of Research Outputs

Cowling B.J., Kwan Y.W., Wong S.C., Feng S., Leung C.W., Chan L.Y., Chan K.H., Ng T.K., To W.K., Peiris J.S.M. and Chiu S.S.S., Interim estimates of the effectiveness of influenza vaccination against influenza-associated hospitalization in children in Hong Kong, 2015-16, Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses. 2016.


Researcher : Li CB

Project Title:The role of c-Myc in anti-mycobaterial responses: from bacterial killing to T cell activation
Investigator(s):Li CB, Chan GCF
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:02/2014


Project Title:The effects of Coriolus Versicolor on TGF-beta induced tumor cell migration
Investigator(s):Li CB
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2014


Project Title:A role for interleukin-17A in influenza virus induced immune responses and viral replication
Investigator(s):Li CB
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2016


List of Research Outputs

Au K.Y., Pong C.H., LING W.L. and Li C.B., MiR-1303 Regulates Mycobacteria Induced Autophagy by Targeting Atg2B, PLoS One. 2016.
Guo Z., Yu B., Ning B.T., Chan S., Lin Q., Li C.B., Huang J. and Chan G.C.F., Genetically modified "obligate" anaerobic Salmonella typhimurium as a therapeutic strategy for neuroblastoma, Journal of Hematology & Oncology. 2015, 8.
Ho J.T.K., Chan G.C.F. and Li C.B., Systemic effects of gut microbiota and its relationship with disease and modulation, BMC Immunology. 2015, 16.
Lau A.S.Y., Yang L.H., Chik S.C.C. and Li C.B., Compound and uses thereof for treating inflammation and modulating immune responses. Japan patent No.: 5778583., 2015.
Lau A.S.Y., Yang L.H., Chik S.C.C. and Li C.B., Novel compound and uses thereof for treating inflammation and modulating immune responses. US patent No. 9174176, HKU Versitech Limited and Bagi Research Limited. 2015.
Li C.B., Associate Editor, Frontiers in Pharmacology. 2015.


Researcher : Li CH

List of Research Outputs

Li W.Y.V., Cheuk K.L.D., Cheng F.W.T., Yang J.Y.K., Yau J.P.W., Ho K.K.H., Li C.K., Li C.H., Yuen H.L., Ling S.C., Chan G.C.F. and Cheung Y.F., Calibrated integrated backscatter as a marker of myocardial fibrosis and left ventricular diastolic function in adult survivors of childhood leukaemias, European Journal of Cancer. 2015, 51: S199.
Li W.Y.V., Cheuk K.L.D., Cheng F.W.T., Yang J.Y.K., Yau J.P.W., Ho K.K.H., Li C.K., Li C.H., Yuen H.L., Ling S.C., Chan G.C.F. and Cheung Y.F., Myocardial stiffness as assessed by diastolic wall strain in adult survivors of childhood leukaemias with preserved left ventricular ejection fraction, European Heart Journal – Cardiovascular Imaging. 2016, jew098.


Researcher : Li L

List of Research Outputs

Tso W.Y.W., Rao N., Jiang F., Li A...M., Lee S.L., Ho F...K...W...H., Li L. and Ip P., Sleep Duration and School Readiness of Chinese Preschool Children, The Journal of Pediatrics. 2016, 169: 266-271.


Researcher : Li MH

List of Research Outputs

Cheng Q., Li M.H., Kwok C.L., Zhu T. and Yip P.S.F., Language Markers of Suicide Risk and Emotional Distress in Chinese Social Media, 7th Asia Pacific Regional Conference of International Association for Suicide Prevention. 2016.


Researcher : Li WYV

List of Research Outputs

Li W.Y.V., Cheuk K.L.D., Cheng F.W.T., Yang J.Y.K., Yau J.P.W., Ho K.K.H., Li C.K., Li C.H., Yuen H.L., Ling S.C., Chan G.C.F. and Cheung Y.F., Calibrated integrated backscatter as a marker of myocardial fibrosis and left ventricular diastolic function in adult survivors of childhood leukaemias, European Journal of Cancer. 2015, 51: S199.
Li W.Y.V., Cheuk K.L.D., Cheng F.W.T., Yang J.Y.K., Yau J.P.W., Ho K.K.H., Li C.K., Li C.H., Yuen H.L., Ling S.C., Chan G.C.F. and Cheung Y.F., Myocardial stiffness as assessed by diastolic wall strain in adult survivors of childhood leukaemias with preserved left ventricular ejection fraction, European Heart Journal – Cardiovascular Imaging. 2016, jew098.


Researcher : Ling SC

List of Research Outputs

Li W.Y.V., Cheuk K.L.D., Cheng F.W.T., Yang J.Y.K., Yau J.P.W., Ho K.K.H., Li C.K., Li C.H., Yuen H.L., Ling S.C., Chan G.C.F. and Cheung Y.F., Calibrated integrated backscatter as a marker of myocardial fibrosis and left ventricular diastolic function in adult survivors of childhood leukaemias, European Journal of Cancer. 2015, 51: S199.
Li W.Y.V., Cheuk K.L.D., Cheng F.W.T., Yang J.Y.K., Yau J.P.W., Ho K.K.H., Li C.K., Li C.H., Yuen H.L., Ling S.C., Chan G.C.F. and Cheung Y.F., Myocardial stiffness as assessed by diastolic wall strain in adult survivors of childhood leukaemias with preserved left ventricular ejection fraction, European Heart Journal – Cardiovascular Imaging. 2016, jew098.


Researcher : Liu APY

Project Title:Copy-number variations in Chinese patients with conotruncal defects
Investigator(s):Liu APY, Wong WL, Chung BHY
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:06/2013


Project Title:Immunogenicity and immunomodulatory activitiy of induced pluripotent stem cells-derived cardiomyocytes from human mesenchymal stem cells
Investigator(s):Liu APY, Poon NYE, Boheler KR, Chan GCF
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:06/2014


List of Research Outputs

Chan G.C.F., Shing M.M.K., Chang K.O., Ku D.T.L., Ling S.C. and Liu A.P.Y., Review on the Management & Outcome of Childhood Cerebral or Cerebellar Low Grade Glioma, The 10th Congress of the International Society of Paediatric Oncology Asia (SIOP Asia). 2016.
Ku D.T.L., Shing M.M.K., Chang K.O., Liu A.P.Y., Ling S.C. and Chan G.C.F., Epidemiology, Management and Outcome of Childhood Atypical Teratoid/Rhabdoid Tumours (AT/RT) of Central Nervous System, International Symposium on Pediatric Neuro-Oncology 2016.
Liu A.P.Y., Wong K.N., See Q.W.S., Chan G.C.F. and Chiang A.K.S., 11C-Acetate Positron Emission Tomography for Detection of Occult Metastatic Recurrence in Hepatoblastoma, Journal of pediatric hematology/oncology. 2016, 38(4): 317-320.
Liu A.P.Y., Leung T.F., Lim F.S., Thollot F., Oh H.M.L., Chan P.C., Lee B.W., Rombo L., Tan N.C., Rouzier R., De Simoni S., Suryakiran P., Hezareh M., Folschweiller N., Thomas F. and Struyf F., Human Papillomavirus (HPV)-16/18 AS04-adjuvanted Vaccine: Immunological Superiority of the 2-dose Schedule Versus 2-dose and 3-dose schedules of HPV-6/11/16/18 Vaccine; Results of a Randomised, Multicentre, Immunogenicity Trial Up to Month 24, 10th Asia-Pacific Congress of Medical Virology 2015.
Liu A.P.Y., Pediatric Bleeding Disorders, Post-registration Certificate Course in Paediatric Oncology Nursing. 2016.
Liu A.P.Y., Leung R.Y.Y., Cheuk K.L., Lee P.P.W., Chiang A.K.S., Ha S.Y. and Chan G.C.F., Remission With Donor Lymphocyte Infusion in a Child With Marrow Relapse After Haploidentical Stem Cell Transplantation for Relapsed Stage 4 Neuroblastoma, 2016.
Rombo L., Leung T.F., Liu A.P.Y., Lim F.S., Thollot F., Oh H.M.L., Lee B.W., Tan N.C., Rouzier R., Friel D., De Simoni S., Suryakiran P., Hezareh M., Folschweiller N., Thomas F. and Struyf F., Superiority Of 2 Doses Of Hpv-16/18 As04-adjuvanted Vaccine Versus 2 Or 3 Doses Of Hpv-6/11/16/18 Vaccine: A Randomised Immunogenicity Trial, 30th International Papillomavirus Conference (HPV 2015). 2015.
Yu T.C., Yung T.C., Lun K.S., Chung B.H.Y. and Liu A.P.Y., Clinical and genetic profile of catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia in Hong Kong Chinese children [accepted], Hong Kong Medical Journal. 2016, 22: 314-319.
Yu T.C., Liu A.P.Y., Lun K.S., Chung B.H.Y. and Yung T.C., Clinical and genetic profile of catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia in Hong Kong Chinese children, Hong Kong Medical Journal. 2016, 22(4): 314.


Researcher : Liu Y

List of Research Outputs

XIANG Z., Liu Y., Zheng J., GAO Y., LU A., Lam K.T., Chen H., Tsao G.S.W., Chan G.C.F., Lau Y.L. and Tu W., Faculty Outstanding Research Output Award., Faculty of Medicine, the University of Hong Kong. 2015.
XIANG Z., Liu Y., Zheng J., Lam K.T., GAO Y., Chan G.C.F., Chen H., Tsao G.S.W., Lau Y.L. and Tu W., Faculty Outstanding Research Output Award, Faculty of Medicine, the University of Hong Kong. 2015.


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 CKL
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:09/2006




Researcher : Luk HM

List of Research Outputs

LEUNG K.C., Lo I., Luk H.M., Tang H.M.V., Gao W., Wong W.L., Chu W.Y., Lam S.T.S., Ma C.H., Jin D., Chan Y.K. and Chung B.H.Y., Chinese patients with rasopathies: Detection of 29 known and novel variants using next-generation sequencing (NGS), 2015 David W. Smith Workshop on Malformations and Morphogenesis, USA, August 2015. 91.


Researcher : Lun KS

List of Research Outputs

Lun K.S., 兒童機械輔助循環, Frontiers in Pediatric Cardiology (2nd Edition). 小兒心臟病學前沿:新理論與新科技(第二版), 京:科學出版社,陳樹寶、孫錕主編, 北京:科學出版社, 2015, 50: 391-404.
Yu T.C., Yung T.C., Lun K.S., Chung B.H.Y. and Liu A.P.Y., Clinical and genetic profile of catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia in Hong Kong Chinese children [accepted], Hong Kong Medical Journal. 2016, 22: 314-319.
Yu T.C., Liu A.P.Y., Lun K.S., Chung B.H.Y. and Yung T.C., Clinical and genetic profile of catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia in Hong Kong Chinese children, Hong Kong Medical Journal. 2016, 22(4): 314.


Researcher : MAK CCY

List of Research Outputs

Chan S.H.S., Chung B.H.Y., MAK C.C.Y. and Kamsteeg E.J., A DYNC1H1mutation causes a lower extremity predominance spinal muscular atrophy, 15th Asian and Oceanian Myology Center (AOMC) Annual Scientific Meeting 2016, Taiwan, 26-28 May 2016.
Chung B.H.Y., LEUNG K.C., YEUNG K.S. and MAK C.C.Y., Reading NGS Test Report: What a clinician needs to know [Hands-on Workshop), Commissioned Training Programme 2016 - Genetics in O&G, 18-22 January 2016.
MAK C.C.Y., Chu W.Y., Wong W.L., LEUNG K.C. and Chung B.H.Y., Clinical application of whole exome sequencing for paediatric undiagnosed diseases in Hong Kong - experience from first sixty cases, Hong Kong College of Paediatricians - 3rd Annual Scientific Meeting, 5-6 December 2015. 24.
Mak A.S.L., LEUNG K.C., MAK C.C.Y., Chu W.Y., Mok T.K.G., Tang T.W.F., Chan K.Y.K., Kan S.Y.A., Tang M.H.Y., Lau E.T.K., So K.W., Tao Q.V., Fung C.W., Wong V.C.N., Lee S.L. and Chung B.H.Y., Copy number variation in Hong Kong patients with autism spectrum disorder [best oral presentation], Hong Kong College of Paediatricians - 3rd Annual Scientific Meeting, 5-6 December 2015. 25.


Researcher : Mak HS

List of Research Outputs

CHONG C.H., NG C.P., Li Q., Mak H.S., McAlonan G.M. and Chan S.Y., Joint neuroscience symposium on Nature and Nurture in Brain Functions: First Runner up Oral Presentation, title of the presentation--LRRC7 mutant mice model developmental emotional dysregulation, The State Key Laboratory of Brain & Cognitive Sciences, HKU and Hong Kong Society of Neurosciences. 2016.
SO J., LIU H., TSANG K.H., PENG L., Mak H.S., CHAN K.M. and Chan S.Y., A Novel Role of the Nucleosome Assembly Protein TSPYL2 in Histone Modification, Gordon Research Conference: Chromatin structure & function 2016.


Researcher : Man E

List of Research Outputs

Xie L., Man E., Cheung P.T. and Cheung Y.F., Myocardial Integrated Backscatter in Obese Adolescents: Associations with Measures of Adiposity and Left Ventricular Deformation, PLoS One . 2015.


Researcher : Mok SP

List of Research Outputs

Li S.J., Hwang Y.Y., Ha S.Y., Chan G.C.F., Mok S.P., Wong S.J. and Cheung Y.F., Role of Three-Dimensional Speckle Tracking Echocardiography in the Quantification of Myocardial Iron Overload in Patients with Beta-Thalassemia Major, Echocardiography. 2016.


Researcher : Mok TKG

List of Research Outputs

Chow C.P., Chan K., Mok T.K.G. and Chung B.H.Y., Smith Magenis Syndrome - What is the Diagnosis, Hong Kong Journal of Paediatrics (new series). 2015, 20(4): 260.
Mak A.S.L., LEUNG K.C., MAK C.C.Y., Chu W.Y., Mok T.K.G., Tang T.W.F., Chan K.Y.K., Kan S.Y.A., Tang M.H.Y., Lau E.T.K., So K.W., Tao Q.V., Fung C.W., Wong V.C.N., Lee S.L. and Chung B.H.Y., Copy number variation in Hong Kong patients with autism spectrum disorder [best oral presentation], Hong Kong College of Paediatricians - 3rd Annual Scientific Meeting, 5-6 December 2015. 25.
Mok T.K.G., Chan S.S.K., Chu W.Y., Chan S.M., Wong W.H.S. and Chung B.H.Y., Physical measurements for Chinese children - A pilot study in kindergartens of Hong Kong, The Hong Kong Paediatric Society and Hong Kong Paediatric Nurses Association, Joint Annual Scientific Meeting 2015, 19 September 2015. 13.
Mok T.K.G., Chan S.S., Chu W.Y., Chan S.M., Wong W.H.S. and Chung B.H.Y., Physical measurements of Chinese children in Hong Kong-A pilot study in preschools and kindergartens, American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A. 2016, 170(8): 2069=2077.
Szafranski P., Gambin T., Dharmadhikari A.V., Akdemir K.C., Jhangiani S.N., Schuette J., Godiwala N., Yatsenko S.A., Sebastian J., Madan-Khetarpal S., Surti U., Abellar R.G., Bateman D.A., Wilson A.L., Markham M.H., Slamon J., Santos-Simarro F., Palomares M., Nevado J., Lapunzina P., Chung B.H.Y., Wong W.L., Chu W.Y., Mok T.K.G., Eitan K., Reiter J., Ambalavanan N., Anderson S.A., Kelly D.R., Shieh J., Rosenthal T.C., Steiner L., Iqbal M.A., McKinnon M., Hamilton S.J., Schlade-Bartusiak K., English D., Hendson G., Roeder E.R., DeNapoli T.S., Littlejohn R.O., Wolff D.J., Wagner C.L., Yeung A., Francis D., Fiorino E.K., Edelman M., Fox J., Hayes D.A., Janssens S., Baere E.D., Menten B., Loccufier A., Walleghem L.V., Moerman P., Sznajer Y., Lay A.S., Kussmann J.L., Chawla J., Payton D.J.J., Philips G.E., Brosens E., Tibboel D., de Klein A., Maystadt I., Fisher R., Sebire N., Male A., Chopra M., Pinner J., Malcolm G., Peters G., Arbuckle S., Lees M., Mead Z., Quarrell O., Sayers R., Owens M., Shaw-Smith C., Lioy J., McKay E., de Leeuw N., Feenstra I., Spruijt L., Elmslie F., Thiruchelvam T., Bacino C.A., Langston C., Lupski J.R., Sen P., Popek E. and Stankiewicz P., Pathogenetics of Alveolar Capillary Dysplasia with Misalignment of Pulmonary Veins, Human Genetics. 2016, 135(5): 569-586.


Researcher : NG CP

List of Research Outputs

CHONG C.H., NG C.P., Li Q., Mak H.S., McAlonan G.M. and Chan S.Y., Joint neuroscience symposium on Nature and Nurture in Brain Functions: First Runner up Oral Presentation, title of the presentation--LRRC7 mutant mice model developmental emotional dysregulation, The State Key Laboratory of Brain & Cognitive Sciences, HKU and Hong Kong Society of Neurosciences. 2016.


Researcher : PENG L

List of Research Outputs

SO J., LIU H., TSANG K.H., PENG L., Mak H.S., CHAN K.M. and Chan S.Y., A Novel Role of the Nucleosome Assembly Protein TSPYL2 in Histone Modification, Gordon Research Conference: Chromatin structure & function 2016.


Researcher : Pong CH

List of Research Outputs

Au K.Y., Pong C.H., LING W.L. and Li C.B., MiR-1303 Regulates Mycobacteria Induced Autophagy by Targeting Atg2B, PLoS One. 2016.


Researcher : SO J

List of Research Outputs

SO J., LIU H., TSANG K.H., PENG L., Mak H.S., CHAN K.M. and Chan S.Y., A Novel Role of the Nucleosome Assembly Protein TSPYL2 in Histone Modification, Gordon Research Conference: Chromatin structure & function 2016.


Researcher : So KW

List of Research Outputs

Mak A.S.L., LEUNG K.C., MAK C.C.Y., Chu W.Y., Mok T.K.G., Tang T.W.F., Chan K.Y.K., Kan S.Y.A., Tang M.H.Y., Lau E.T.K., So K.W., Tao Q.V., Fung C.W., Wong V.C.N., Lee S.L. and Chung B.H.Y., Copy number variation in Hong Kong patients with autism spectrum disorder [best oral presentation], Hong Kong College of Paediatricians - 3rd Annual Scientific Meeting, 5-6 December 2015. 25.


Researcher : So LY

List of Research Outputs

Chiu S.S.S., Feng S., Chan K.H., Lo J.Y., Chan L.Y., So L.Y., Cowling B.J. and Peiris J.S.M., Hospital-based vaccine effectiveness against influenza B lineages, Hong Kong, 2009−14, Vaccine. 2016, 34(19): 2164-9.


Researcher : TSANG KH

List of Research Outputs

SO J., LIU H., TSANG K.H., PENG L., Mak H.S., CHAN K.M. and Chan S.Y., A Novel Role of the Nucleosome Assembly Protein TSPYL2 in Histone Modification, Gordon Research Conference: Chromatin structure & function 2016.


Researcher : Tan TY

List of Research Outputs

Bennett J.T., Tan T.Y., Alcantara D., Tetrault M., Timms A.E., Jensen D., Collins S., Nowaczyk M.J.M., Lindhurst M.J., Christensen K.M., Braddock S.R., Brandling-Bennett H., Hennekam R.C.M., Chung B.H.Y., Lehman A., Su J., Ng S.Y., Amor D.J., Majewski J., Biesecker L.G., Boycott K.M., Dobyns W.B., O'Driscoll M., Moog U. and McDonell L.M., Mosaic Activating Mutations in FGFR1 Cause Encephalocraniocutaneous Lipomatosis, The American Journal of Human Genetics. 2016, 98: 579-587.


Researcher : Tao QV

List of Research Outputs

Mak A.S.L., LEUNG K.C., MAK C.C.Y., Chu W.Y., Mok T.K.G., Tang T.W.F., Chan K.Y.K., Kan S.Y.A., Tang M.H.Y., Lau E.T.K., So K.W., Tao Q.V., Fung C.W., Wong V.C.N., Lee S.L. and Chung B.H.Y., Copy number variation in Hong Kong patients with autism spectrum disorder [best oral presentation], Hong Kong College of Paediatricians - 3rd Annual Scientific Meeting, 5-6 December 2015. 25.


Researcher : Tse KC

List of Research Outputs

ZHANG J., ZHANG L., ZHANG Y., Yang J., GUO M., Sun L., Pan H.F., Hirankarn N., Ying D., Zeng S., Lee T.L., Lau W.C.S., Chan D.T.M., Leung A.M.H., Mok C.C., Wong S.N., Lee K.W.G., Ho M.H.K., Lee P.P.W., Chung B.H.Y., Chong C.Y., Wong W.S.R., Mok T.M.Y., Wong W.H.S., Tong K.L., Tse K.C., Li X.P., Avihingsanon Y., Rianthavorn P., Deekajorndej T., Suphapeetiporn K., Shotelersuk V., Ying S.K.Y., Fung S.K.S., Lai W.M., Garcia-Barcelo M.M., Cherny S.S., Sham P.C., Cui Y., Yang S., Ye D.Q., Zhang X.J., Lau Y.L. and Yang W., Gene-based meta-analysis of GWAS data identifies independent SNPs in ANXA6 as associated with SLE in Asian populations , Arthritis & Rheumatology. 2015, 67(11): 2966-77.


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 Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:03/2012


Project Title:The use of diffusion kurtosis imaging (DKI) to quantify brain microstructure alteration as predictor for neurocognitive and functional outcomes in childhood intracranial germinoma survivors
Investigator(s):Tso WYW, Lee TMC, Fong DYT, Chan GCF, Khong PL, Hui SK
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2016


List of Research Outputs



Researcher : Tso WYW

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 Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:03/2012


Project Title:The use of diffusion kurtosis imaging (DKI) to quantify brain microstructure alteration as predictor for neurocognitive and functional outcomes in childhood intracranial germinoma survivors
Investigator(s):Tso WYW, Lee TMC, Fong DYT, Chan GCF, Khong PL, Hui SK
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2016


List of Research Outputs

Ip P., HO K.W., So H.K., Chan D.F., Ho S.P., Tso W.Y.W. and Nelson E.A., Socioeconomic Gradient in Childhood Obesity and Hypertension: A Multilevel Population-Based Study in a Chinese Community, PLoS One.. 2016.
Tso W.Y.W., Rao N., Jiang F., Li A...M., Lee S.L., Ho F...K...W...H., Li L. and Ip P., Sleep Duration and School Readiness of Chinese Preschool Children, The Journal of Pediatrics. 2016, 169: 266-271.


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: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


Project Title:Role of human gammadelta-T cells in the generation of influenza virus-specific antibody
Investigator(s):Tu W, Lau YL, Liu Y
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:11/2013


Project Title:Antiviral Activity of Human γδ-T cells against Enterovirus 71
Investigator(s):Tu W, Lau YL, Liu Y, Zheng J
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:01/2014


Project Title:Human gammadelta-T cell-mediated virus-specific immune regulation during influenza virus infection
Investigator(s):Tu W, Lau YL, Liu Y, Zheng J
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2015


Project Title:Role of costimulatory molecule CD137 in the antiviral activity of human gammadelta-T cells against influenza virus
Investigator(s):Tu W, Peiris JSM
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2016


List of Research Outputs

Liu D.W., Zhang Z.Y., Zhao Q., Jiang L.P., Liu W., Tu W., Song W.X. and Zhao X.D., Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome/X-Linked Thrombocytopenia in China: Clinical Characteristic and Genotype-Phenotype Correlation, Pediatric Blood Cancer. 2015, 62(9): 1601-1608.
XIANG Z., Liu Y., Zheng J., GAO Y., LU A., Lam K.T., Chen H., Tsao G.S.W., Chan G.C.F., Lau Y.L. and Tu W., Faculty Outstanding Research Output Award., Faculty of Medicine, the University of Hong Kong. 2015.
XIANG Z., Liu Y., Zheng J., Lam K.T., GAO Y., Chan G.C.F., Chen H., Tsao G.S.W., Lau Y.L. and Tu W., Faculty Outstanding Research Output Award, Faculty of Medicine, the University of Hong Kong. 2015.


Researcher : Tung TS

List of Research Outputs

Ip P., Chung B.H.Y., HO K.W., Chan G.C.F., Deng W., Wong W.H.S., Lee S.L., Chan P.Y.T., Ying D., Wong W.L., Tung T.S. and Lau Y.L., Prenatal Tobacco Exposure Shortens Telomere Length in Children, Nicotine & Tobacco Research. 2016, ntw139.


Researcher : Tung YL

List of Research Outputs

Moosa S., Chung B.H.Y., Tung Y.L., Altmuller J., Thiele H., Nürnberg P., Netzer C., Nishimura G. and Wollnik B., Mutations in SEC24D cause autosomal recessive osteogenesis imperfecta , Clinical Genetics. 2015, n/a-n/a.


Researcher : Wong KY

List of Research Outputs

Xie L., Chee W.Y.Y., Wong K.Y. and Cheung Y.F., Cardiac Mechanics in Children with Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, Neonatology. 2015.


Researcher : Wong SJ

List of Research Outputs

To A.H.M., Lai C.T.M., Wong S.J. and Cheung Y.F., Right Atrial Mechanics Long-Term after Biventricular Repair of Pulmonary Atresia or Stenosis with Intact Ventricular Septum, Echocardiography. 2015.
Tsang F.H.F., Wong S.J. and Cheung Y.F., Pulmonary Valve Replacement and Quality-of-life Assessment, Asian Cardiovascular and Thoracic Annals. 2015.


Researcher : Wong SN

List of Research Outputs

ZHANG J., ZHANG L., ZHANG Y., Yang J., GUO M., Sun L., Pan H.F., Hirankarn N., Ying D., Zeng S., Lee T.L., Lau W.C.S., Chan D.T.M., Leung A.M.H., Mok C.C., Wong S.N., Lee K.W.G., Ho M.H.K., Lee P.P.W., Chung B.H.Y., Chong C.Y., Wong W.S.R., Mok T.M.Y., Wong W.H.S., Tong K.L., Tse K.C., Li X.P., Avihingsanon Y., Rianthavorn P., Deekajorndej T., Suphapeetiporn K., Shotelersuk V., Ying S.K.Y., Fung S.K.S., Lai W.M., Garcia-Barcelo M.M., Cherny S.S., Sham P.C., Cui Y., Yang S., Ye D.Q., Zhang X.J., Lau Y.L. and Yang W., Gene-based meta-analysis of GWAS data identifies independent SNPs in ANXA6 as associated with SLE in Asian populations , Arthritis & Rheumatology. 2015, 67(11): 2966-77.


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:Mutation analysis of CDKL5, STXBP1 and GABA receptor subunit genes in Chinese children with infantile spasms (IS)
Investigator(s):Wong VCN, Kwong KY, Fung CW
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:06/2013
Completion Date:05/2016


Project Title:A study of copy number variations (CNVs) of genes NRXN1, GRIN2A, GRIN2B and PCDH19 associated with synaptic function in Chinese children with infantile epileptic encephalopathies
Investigator(s):Wong VCN, Kwong KY, Fung CW
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:05/2014


Project Title:Investigation of causal mutations by whole exome sequencing (WES) in Chinese children with infantile epileptic encephalopathy (IEE)
Investigator(s):Wong VCN, Kwong KY, Fung CW
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:05/2015
Completion Date:04/2018


List of Research Outputs

Chan H.S.S., Wong V.C.N., Ho R.S.L., Chan O.K.A., Ip J.K.J., Ng S.F.G., Lee C.H.H., Cheng Y., Liu K.T., Lee C.N., Fung T.H.S., Cherk W.W.S., Chan S.K.T., Lam M.W.W. and Shek W.H., Congenital Myopathies: Characteristic and Subtypes in Hong Kong. , 20th International World Muscle Society Congress 2015 ,Brighton, UK .30 Sep - 4 Oct 2015. Neuromuscul Disord. 2015:25(S2):S278 [Abstract]..
Cheuk K.L.D., Wong V.C.N., Wraige E., Baxter P. and Cole A., Surgery for scoliosis in Duchenne muscular dystrophy, In: The Cochrane Collaboration, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews: Reviews. Chichester, UK, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd, 2015, 10: CDE005375.
Lau E.Y.Y., Chan H.S.S., Ip B.Y.T., Pietrantonio C., Pagnini F., Cherk W.W.S. and Wong V.C.N., Associations among sleep quality, psychosocial functioning, and health-related quality of life in children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, The 4th International Pediatric Sleep Association Congress In conjunction with 14th Annual Meeting of Taiwan Society of Sleep Medicine. March 11-13, 2016, Taipei, Taiwan. 2016.
Mak A.S.L., LEUNG K.C., MAK C.C.Y., Chu W.Y., Mok T.K.G., Tang T.W.F., Chan K.Y.K., Kan S.Y.A., Tang M.H.Y., Lau E.T.K., So K.W., Tao Q.V., Fung C.W., Wong V.C.N., Lee S.L. and Chung B.H.Y., Copy number variation in Hong Kong patients with autism spectrum disorder [best oral presentation], Hong Kong College of Paediatricians - 3rd Annual Scientific Meeting, 5-6 December 2015. 25.


Researcher : Wong WHS

List of Research Outputs

Ip P., Chan E.K.L., Chow C.B., Lam T.H., Ho D.S.Y., Wong W.H.S. and Wong M.F., An Internet-Based Intervention to Promote Alcohol-Related Attitudinal and Behavioral Change Among Adolescents: Protocol of a Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial, JMIR Res Protoc.. 2016.
Ip P., Chung B.H.Y., HO K.W., Chan G.C.F., Deng W., Wong W.H.S., Lee S.L., Chan P.Y.T., Ying D., Wong W.L., Tung T.S. and Lau Y.L., Prenatal Tobacco Exposure Shortens Telomere Length in Children, Nicotine & Tobacco Research. 2016, ntw139.
Mok T.K.G., Chan S.S.K., Chu W.Y., Chan S.M., Wong W.H.S. and Chung B.H.Y., Physical measurements for Chinese children - A pilot study in kindergartens of Hong Kong, The Hong Kong Paediatric Society and Hong Kong Paediatric Nurses Association, Joint Annual Scientific Meeting 2015, 19 September 2015. 13.
Mok T.K.G., Chan S.S., Chu W.Y., Chan S.M., Wong W.H.S. and Chung B.H.Y., Physical measurements of Chinese children in Hong Kong-A pilot study in preschools and kindergartens, American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A. 2016, 170(8): 2069=2077.
ZHANG J., ZHANG L., ZHANG Y., Yang J., GUO M., Sun L., Pan H.F., Hirankarn N., Ying D., Zeng S., Lee T.L., Lau W.C.S., Chan D.T.M., Leung A.M.H., Mok C.C., Wong S.N., Lee K.W.G., Ho M.H.K., Lee P.P.W., Chung B.H.Y., Chong C.Y., Wong W.S.R., Mok T.M.Y., Wong W.H.S., Tong K.L., Tse K.C., Li X.P., Avihingsanon Y., Rianthavorn P., Deekajorndej T., Suphapeetiporn K., Shotelersuk V., Ying S.K.Y., Fung S.K.S., Lai W.M., Garcia-Barcelo M.M., Cherny S.S., Sham P.C., Cui Y., Yang S., Ye D.Q., Zhang X.J., Lau Y.L. and Yang W., Gene-based meta-analysis of GWAS data identifies independent SNPs in ANXA6 as associated with SLE in Asian populations , Arthritis & Rheumatology. 2015, 67(11): 2966-77.


Researcher : Wong WL

List of Research Outputs

Ip P., Chung B.H.Y., HO K.W., Chan G.C.F., Deng W., Wong W.H.S., Lee S.L., Chan P.Y.T., Ying D., Wong W.L., Tung T.S. and Lau Y.L., Prenatal Tobacco Exposure Shortens Telomere Length in Children, Nicotine & Tobacco Research. 2016, ntw139.
LEUNG K.C., Lo I., Luk H.M., Tang H.M.V., Gao W., Wong W.L., Chu W.Y., Lam S.T.S., Ma C.H., Jin D., Chan Y.K. and Chung B.H.Y., Chinese patients with rasopathies: Detection of 29 known and novel variants using next-generation sequencing (NGS), 2015 David W. Smith Workshop on Malformations and Morphogenesis, USA, August 2015. 91.
MAK C.C.Y., Chu W.Y., Wong W.L., LEUNG K.C. and Chung B.H.Y., Clinical application of whole exome sequencing for paediatric undiagnosed diseases in Hong Kong - experience from first sixty cases, Hong Kong College of Paediatricians - 3rd Annual Scientific Meeting, 5-6 December 2015. 24.
Szafranski P., Gambin T., Dharmadhikari A.V., Akdemir K.C., Jhangiani S.N., Schuette J., Godiwala N., Yatsenko S.A., Sebastian J., Madan-Khetarpal S., Surti U., Abellar R.G., Bateman D.A., Wilson A.L., Markham M.H., Slamon J., Santos-Simarro F., Palomares M., Nevado J., Lapunzina P., Chung B.H.Y., Wong W.L., Chu W.Y., Mok T.K.G., Eitan K., Reiter J., Ambalavanan N., Anderson S.A., Kelly D.R., Shieh J., Rosenthal T.C., Steiner L., Iqbal M.A., McKinnon M., Hamilton S.J., Schlade-Bartusiak K., English D., Hendson G., Roeder E.R., DeNapoli T.S., Littlejohn R.O., Wolff D.J., Wagner C.L., Yeung A., Francis D., Fiorino E.K., Edelman M., Fox J., Hayes D.A., Janssens S., Baere E.D., Menten B., Loccufier A., Walleghem L.V., Moerman P., Sznajer Y., Lay A.S., Kussmann J.L., Chawla J., Payton D.J.J., Philips G.E., Brosens E., Tibboel D., de Klein A., Maystadt I., Fisher R., Sebire N., Male A., Chopra M., Pinner J., Malcolm G., Peters G., Arbuckle S., Lees M., Mead Z., Quarrell O., Sayers R., Owens M., Shaw-Smith C., Lioy J., McKay E., de Leeuw N., Feenstra I., Spruijt L., Elmslie F., Thiruchelvam T., Bacino C.A., Langston C., Lupski J.R., Sen P., Popek E. and Stankiewicz P., Pathogenetics of Alveolar Capillary Dysplasia with Misalignment of Pulmonary Veins, Human Genetics. 2016, 135(5): 569-586.
YEUNG K.S., LEUNG K.C., Wong W.L., Li C.H., Choi K.Y., Kuong E.E.Y.L., Chow W., To M.K.T., Ip J.K.J., Chow C.P., Chan G.C.F. and Chung B.H.Y., Mutation in PIK3CA leading to developmental mosaic disorders, Hong Kong College of Paediatricians - 3rd Annual Scientific Meeting, 5-6 December 2015. 27.


Researcher : XIANG Z

List of Research Outputs

XIANG Z., Liu Y., Zheng J., GAO Y., LU A., Lam K.T., Chen H., Tsao G.S.W., Chan G.C.F., Lau Y.L. and Tu W., Faculty Outstanding Research Output Award., Faculty of Medicine, the University of Hong Kong. 2015.
XIANG Z., Liu Y., Zheng J., Lam K.T., GAO Y., Chan G.C.F., Chen H., Tsao G.S.W., Lau Y.L. and Tu W., Faculty Outstanding Research Output Award, Faculty of Medicine, the University of Hong Kong. 2015.
Xiang Z., Dr. KP Stephen Chang Gold Medal for the best PhD thesis, Faculty of Medicine, the University of Hong Kong. 2015.


Researcher : Xiang Z

List of Research Outputs

XIANG Z., Liu Y., Zheng J., GAO Y., LU A., Lam K.T., Chen H., Tsao G.S.W., Chan G.C.F., Lau Y.L. and Tu W., Faculty Outstanding Research Output Award., Faculty of Medicine, the University of Hong Kong. 2015.
XIANG Z., Liu Y., Zheng J., Lam K.T., GAO Y., Chan G.C.F., Chen H., Tsao G.S.W., Lau Y.L. and Tu W., Faculty Outstanding Research Output Award, Faculty of Medicine, the University of Hong Kong. 2015.
Xiang Z., Dr. KP Stephen Chang Gold Medal for the best PhD thesis, Faculty of Medicine, the University of Hong Kong. 2015.


Researcher : YEUNG KS

List of Research Outputs

Chung B.H.Y., LEUNG K.C., YEUNG K.S. and MAK C.C.Y., Reading NGS Test Report: What a clinician needs to know [Hands-on Workshop), Commissioned Training Programme 2016 - Genetics in O&G, 18-22 January 2016.
Mirzaa G.M., Campbel C., Solovieff N., Goold C.P., Jansen L.A., Menon S., Timms A.E., Conti V., Biag J.D., Olds C., Boyle E.A., Collins S., Ishak G., Poliachik S.L., Girisha K.M., YEUNG K.S., Chung B.H.Y., Rahikkala E., Gunter S.A., McDaniel S.S., Macmurdo C.F., Bernstein J.A., Martin B., Leary R.J., Mahan S., Liu S., Weaver M., Dorschner M.O., Jhangiani S., Muzny D.M., Boerwinkle E., Gibbs R.A., Lupski J.R., Shendure J., Saneto R.P., Novotny E.J., Wilson C.J., Sellers W.R., Morrissey M.P., Hevner R.F., Ojemann J.G., Guerrini R., Murphy L.O., Winckler W. and Dobyns W.B., Association of MTOR Mutations With Developmental Brain Disorders, Including Megalencephaly, Focal Cortical Dysplasia, and Pigmentary Mosaicism , JAMA Neurology. 2016, 73(7): 836-845.
YEUNG K.S., LEUNG K.C., Wong W.L., Li C.H., Choi K.Y., Kuong E.E.Y.L., Chow W., To M.K.T., Ip J.K.J., Chow C.P., Chan G.C.F. and Chung B.H.Y., Mutation in PIK3CA leading to developmental mosaic disorders, Hong Kong College of Paediatricians - 3rd Annual Scientific Meeting, 5-6 December 2015. 27.


Researcher : YEUNG PL

List of Research Outputs

Hui K.F., Cheung A.K.L., CHOI C.K., YEUNG P.L., Middeldorp J.M., Lung M.L., Tsao G.S.W. and Chiang A.K.S., Inhibition of class I histone deacetylases by romidepsin potently induces Epstein-Barr virus lytic cycle and mediates enhanced cell death with ganciclovir, Int J Cancer. 2015.
YEUNG P.L., Hui K.F. and Chiang A.K.S., Combination of histone deacetylase and proteasome inhibitors induces enhanced killing cells through suppression of the function of EBNA-3c protein, Fifth International Symposium on Childhood, Adolescent and Young Adult Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Varese. 2015.


Researcher : Yang J

List of Research Outputs

Yang J., Lau Y.L. and Yang W., From Sanger sequencing to NGS approaches for molecular diagnosis for primary immunodeficiency diseases (PID), 13th International Congress of Human Genetics in 2016. Kyoto.
ZHANG J., ZHANG L., ZHANG Y., Yang J., GUO M., Sun L., Pan H.F., Hirankarn N., Ying D., Zeng S., Lee T.L., Lau W.C.S., Chan D.T.M., Leung A.M.H., Mok C.C., Wong S.N., Lee K.W.G., Ho M.H.K., Lee P.P.W., Chung B.H.Y., Chong C.Y., Wong W.S.R., Mok T.M.Y., Wong W.H.S., Tong K.L., Tse K.C., Li X.P., Avihingsanon Y., Rianthavorn P., Deekajorndej T., Suphapeetiporn K., Shotelersuk V., Ying S.K.Y., Fung S.K.S., Lai W.M., Garcia-Barcelo M.M., Cherny S.S., Sham P.C., Cui Y., Yang S., Ye D.Q., Zhang X.J., Lau Y.L. and Yang W., Gene-based meta-analysis of GWAS data identifies independent SNPs in ANXA6 as associated with SLE in Asian populations , Arthritis & Rheumatology. 2015, 67(11): 2966-77.


Researcher : Yang LH

List of Research Outputs

Lau A.S.Y., Yang L.H., Chik S.C.C. and Li C.B., Compound and uses thereof for treating inflammation and modulating immune responses. Japan patent No.: 5778583., 2015.
Lau A.S.Y. and Yang L.H., Efficient isolation of Cim-A and Methods of Use. Japan patent No. 5773997., 2015.
Lau A.S.Y. and Yang L.H., Materials and Methods For Prevention and Treatment of Viral Infections.US patent No. 9156871., 2015.
Lau A.S.Y., Yang L.H. and Law H.Y., Materials and methods for prevention and treatment of viral infections. Materials and methods for prevention and treatment of viral infections. Australian Patent No. 2010337947., 2016.
Lau A.S.Y., Yang L.H., Chik S.C.C. and Li C.B., Novel compound and uses thereof for treating inflammation and modulating immune responses. US patent No. 9174176, HKU Versitech Limited and Bagi Research Limited. 2015.


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




Researcher : Yang W

Project Title:Identifying susceptibility genes in the human MHC region independently associated with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) in Chinese populations
Investigator(s):Yang W, Lau YL, Sham PC
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2014


Project Title:Molecular diagnosis for severe combined immunodeficiencies (SCID) using whole exome sequencing
Investigator(s):Yang W, Lau YL, Lee PPW, Chung BHY, Yang J
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:02/2014


Project Title:Meta-Analysis of three GWAS datasets from Hong Kong, Anhui China and UK followed by replication in independent cohorts in Asia and UK for identification of novel susceptibility genes associated with SLE
Investigator(s):Yang W, Sham PC, Lau YL, Yang J
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:09/2014


Project Title:Meta-analysis of SLE GWAS followed by replication on X chromosome in cross-ethnic populations
Investigator(s):Yang W, Lau YL, Yang J
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:03/2015


Project Title:Haplotype-based analysis of genome-wide association study data to uncover genes associated with SLE in Hong Kong and other Asian populations
Investigator(s):Yang W
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:04/2015


Project Title:The 13th International Congress of Human Genetics; Analysis of genotype-phenotype correlations for desmoplakin mutations
Investigator(s):Yang W
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:04/2016
Completion Date:04/2016


Project Title:Understanding gene expression changes in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus through a systems approach
Investigator(s):Yang W
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:05/2016


List of Research Outputs

Chiu Y.T., Wong K.L., Choi S.W., Sze M.F., Ho D.W.H., Chan L.K., Lee M.F., Man K., Cherny S.S., Yang W., Wong C.M., Sham P.C. and Ng I.O.L., Novel pre-mRNA splicing of intronically integrated HBV generates oncogenic chimera in hepatocellular carcinoma, Journal of Hepatology. 2016, 64(6): 1256-64.
Jiang S., Yang W., Qiu Y., Chen H.Z. and Alzheimer’s Disease Neuroimaging Initiative (.A.D.N.I.)., Identification of novel quantitative traits-associated susceptibility loci for APOE ε 4 non-carriers of Alzheimer's disease., Current Alzheimer Research. 2015, 12 (3): 218-227.
Leng R.X., Pan H.F., Liu J., Yang X.K., Zhang C., Tao S.S., Wang D.G., Li X.M., Li X.P., Yang W. and Ye D.Q., Evidence for genetic association of TBX21 and IFNG with systemic lupus erythematosus in a Chinese Han population, Scientific Reports. 2016, 6: 22081.
Tu X., Chong W.P., Zhai Y., Zhang H., Zhang F., Wang S., Liu W., Wei M., Siu N.H.O., Yang H., Yang W., Cao W., He F. and Zhou G., Functional polymorphisms of the CCL2 and MBL genes cumulatively increase susceptibility to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus infection, Journal of Infections. 2015, 71(1): 101-109.
WANG P., Siu K.L., ZHANG Y., Yang W. and Kok K.H., A novel transcript isoform of STING that suppresses innate antiviral response, The American Society for Virology 34th Annual Meeting. 2015.
Yang J., Lau Y.L. and Yang W., From Sanger sequencing to NGS approaches for molecular diagnosis for primary immunodeficiency diseases (PID), 13th International Congress of Human Genetics in 2016. Kyoto.
Yang W. and Lau Y.L., Solving the genetic puzzle of systemic lupus erythematosus, Pediatric Nephrology . Springer, 2015, 30(10): 1735-1748.
ZHANG J., ZHANG L., ZHANG Y., Yang J., GUO M., Sun L., Pan H.F., Hirankarn N., Ying D., Zeng S., Lee T.L., Lau W.C.S., Chan D.T.M., Leung A.M.H., Mok C.C., Wong S.N., Lee K.W.G., Ho M.H.K., Lee P.P.W., Chung B.H.Y., Chong C.Y., Wong W.S.R., Mok T.M.Y., Wong W.H.S., Tong K.L., Tse K.C., Li X.P., Avihingsanon Y., Rianthavorn P., Deekajorndej T., Suphapeetiporn K., Shotelersuk V., Ying S.K.Y., Fung S.K.S., Lai W.M., Garcia-Barcelo M.M., Cherny S.S., Sham P.C., Cui Y., Yang S., Ye D.Q., Zhang X.J., Lau Y.L. and Yang W., Gene-based meta-analysis of GWAS data identifies independent SNPs in ANXA6 as associated with SLE in Asian populations , Arthritis & Rheumatology. 2015, 67(11): 2966-77.
Zhu Z., Liang Z., Liany H., Yang C., Wen L., Lin Z., Sheng Y., Lin Y., Ye L., Cheng Y., Chang Y., Liu L., Yang L., Shi Y., Shen C., Zhou F., Zheng X., Zhu J., Liang B., Ding Y., Zhou Y., Yin X., Tang H., Zuo X., Sun L., Bei J.X., Liu J., Yang S., Yang W., Cui Y. and Zhang X., Discovery of a novel genetic susceptibility locus on X chromosome for systemic lupus erythematosus, Arthritis Research & Therapy. 2015, 17.


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 : Ying D

List of Research Outputs

Ip P., Chung B.H.Y., HO K.W., Chan G.C.F., Deng W., Wong W.H.S., Lee S.L., Chan P.Y.T., Ying D., Wong W.L., Tung T.S. and Lau Y.L., Prenatal Tobacco Exposure Shortens Telomere Length in Children, Nicotine & Tobacco Research. 2016, ntw139.
ZHANG J., ZHANG L., ZHANG Y., Yang J., GUO M., Sun L., Pan H.F., Hirankarn N., Ying D., Zeng S., Lee T.L., Lau W.C.S., Chan D.T.M., Leung A.M.H., Mok C.C., Wong S.N., Lee K.W.G., Ho M.H.K., Lee P.P.W., Chung B.H.Y., Chong C.Y., Wong W.S.R., Mok T.M.Y., Wong W.H.S., Tong K.L., Tse K.C., Li X.P., Avihingsanon Y., Rianthavorn P., Deekajorndej T., Suphapeetiporn K., Shotelersuk V., Ying S.K.Y., Fung S.K.S., Lai W.M., Garcia-Barcelo M.M., Cherny S.S., Sham P.C., Cui Y., Yang S., Ye D.Q., Zhang X.J., Lau Y.L. and Yang W., Gene-based meta-analysis of GWAS data identifies independent SNPs in ANXA6 as associated with SLE in Asian populations , Arthritis & Rheumatology. 2015, 67(11): 2966-77.


Researcher : Yuen HL

List of Research Outputs

Li W.Y.V., Cheuk K.L.D., Cheng F.W.T., Yang J.Y.K., Yau J.P.W., Ho K.K.H., Li C.K., Li C.H., Yuen H.L., Ling S.C., Chan G.C.F. and Cheung Y.F., Calibrated integrated backscatter as a marker of myocardial fibrosis and left ventricular diastolic function in adult survivors of childhood leukaemias, European Journal of Cancer. 2015, 51: S199.
Li W.Y.V., Cheuk K.L.D., Cheng F.W.T., Yang J.Y.K., Yau J.P.W., Ho K.K.H., Li C.K., Li C.H., Yuen H.L., Ling S.C., Chan G.C.F. and Cheung Y.F., Myocardial stiffness as assessed by diastolic wall strain in adult survivors of childhood leukaemias with preserved left ventricular ejection fraction, European Heart Journal – Cardiovascular Imaging. 2016, jew098.


Researcher : Yung TC

List of Research Outputs

Yu T.C., Yung T.C., Lun K.S., Chung B.H.Y. and Liu A.P.Y., Clinical and genetic profile of catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia in Hong Kong Chinese children [accepted], Hong Kong Medical Journal. 2016, 22: 314-319.
Yu T.C., Liu A.P.Y., Lun K.S., Chung B.H.Y. and Yung T.C., Clinical and genetic profile of catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia in Hong Kong Chinese children, Hong Kong Medical Journal. 2016, 22(4): 314.
Yung T.C., 兒童心源性猝死, Frontiers in Pediatric Cardiology (2nd Edition). 小兒心臟病學前沿:新理論與新科技(第二版), 北京:科學出版社,陳樹寶、孫錕主編。, 北京:科學出版社, 2015, 62: 508-517.


Researcher : ZHANG J

List of Research Outputs

ZHANG J., ZHANG L., ZHANG Y., Yang J., GUO M., Sun L., Pan H.F., Hirankarn N., Ying D., Zeng S., Lee T.L., Lau W.C.S., Chan D.T.M., Leung A.M.H., Mok C.C., Wong S.N., Lee K.W.G., Ho M.H.K., Lee P.P.W., Chung B.H.Y., Chong C.Y., Wong W.S.R., Mok T.M.Y., Wong W.H.S., Tong K.L., Tse K.C., Li X.P., Avihingsanon Y., Rianthavorn P., Deekajorndej T., Suphapeetiporn K., Shotelersuk V., Ying S.K.Y., Fung S.K.S., Lai W.M., Garcia-Barcelo M.M., Cherny S.S., Sham P.C., Cui Y., Yang S., Ye D.Q., Zhang X.J., Lau Y.L. and Yang W., Gene-based meta-analysis of GWAS data identifies independent SNPs in ANXA6 as associated with SLE in Asian populations , Arthritis & Rheumatology. 2015, 67(11): 2966-77.


Researcher : ZHANG L

List of Research Outputs

ZHANG J., ZHANG L., ZHANG Y., Yang J., GUO M., Sun L., Pan H.F., Hirankarn N., Ying D., Zeng S., Lee T.L., Lau W.C.S., Chan D.T.M., Leung A.M.H., Mok C.C., Wong S.N., Lee K.W.G., Ho M.H.K., Lee P.P.W., Chung B.H.Y., Chong C.Y., Wong W.S.R., Mok T.M.Y., Wong W.H.S., Tong K.L., Tse K.C., Li X.P., Avihingsanon Y., Rianthavorn P., Deekajorndej T., Suphapeetiporn K., Shotelersuk V., Ying S.K.Y., Fung S.K.S., Lai W.M., Garcia-Barcelo M.M., Cherny S.S., Sham P.C., Cui Y., Yang S., Ye D.Q., Zhang X.J., Lau Y.L. and Yang W., Gene-based meta-analysis of GWAS data identifies independent SNPs in ANXA6 as associated with SLE in Asian populations , Arthritis & Rheumatology. 2015, 67(11): 2966-77.


Researcher : ZHANG Y

List of Research Outputs

WANG P., Siu K.L., ZHANG Y., Yang W. and Kok K.H., A novel transcript isoform of STING that suppresses innate antiviral response, The American Society for Virology 34th Annual Meeting. 2015.
ZHANG J., ZHANG L., ZHANG Y., Yang J., GUO M., Sun L., Pan H.F., Hirankarn N., Ying D., Zeng S., Lee T.L., Lau W.C.S., Chan D.T.M., Leung A.M.H., Mok C.C., Wong S.N., Lee K.W.G., Ho M.H.K., Lee P.P.W., Chung B.H.Y., Chong C.Y., Wong W.S.R., Mok T.M.Y., Wong W.H.S., Tong K.L., Tse K.C., Li X.P., Avihingsanon Y., Rianthavorn P., Deekajorndej T., Suphapeetiporn K., Shotelersuk V., Ying S.K.Y., Fung S.K.S., Lai W.M., Garcia-Barcelo M.M., Cherny S.S., Sham P.C., Cui Y., Yang S., Ye D.Q., Zhang X.J., Lau Y.L. and Yang W., Gene-based meta-analysis of GWAS data identifies independent SNPs in ANXA6 as associated with SLE in Asian populations , Arthritis & Rheumatology. 2015, 67(11): 2966-77.


Researcher : Zeng S

List of Research Outputs

ZHANG J., ZHANG L., ZHANG Y., Yang J., GUO M., Sun L., Pan H.F., Hirankarn N., Ying D., Zeng S., Lee T.L., Lau W.C.S., Chan D.T.M., Leung A.M.H., Mok C.C., Wong S.N., Lee K.W.G., Ho M.H.K., Lee P.P.W., Chung B.H.Y., Chong C.Y., Wong W.S.R., Mok T.M.Y., Wong W.H.S., Tong K.L., Tse K.C., Li X.P., Avihingsanon Y., Rianthavorn P., Deekajorndej T., Suphapeetiporn K., Shotelersuk V., Ying S.K.Y., Fung S.K.S., Lai W.M., Garcia-Barcelo M.M., Cherny S.S., Sham P.C., Cui Y., Yang S., Ye D.Q., Zhang X.J., Lau Y.L. and Yang W., Gene-based meta-analysis of GWAS data identifies independent SNPs in ANXA6 as associated with SLE in Asian populations , Arthritis & Rheumatology. 2015, 67(11): 2966-77.


Researcher : Zhang Y

Project Title:The ASHG 64th Annual Meeting; Meta-analysis on the 22q11.21 region identifies an autoimmune disease risk allele as associated with systemic lupus erythematosus
Investigator(s):Zhang Y
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:10/2014


Project Title:Meta-analysis of two Chinese populations identifies an autoimmune disease risk allele in 22q11.21 as associated with systemic lupus erythematosus
Investigator(s):Zhang Y, Yang W
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:02/2015
Completion Date:10/2015




Researcher : Zheng J

Project Title:Gammadelta-T cell-targeted therapy on the formation of adaptive immunity against influenza virus infection
Investigator(s):Zheng J, Tu W, Liu Y, Lau YL
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:01/2016


Project Title:American Association of Immunology annual meeting 2016; Systemic infection ruined NK cell-mediated help on influenza virus-specific CTLs
Investigator(s):Zheng J
Department:Paediatrics & Adolescent Med
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:05/2016
Completion Date:05/2016


List of Research Outputs

XIANG Z., Liu Y., Zheng J., GAO Y., LU A., Lam K.T., Chen H., Tsao G.S.W., Chan G.C.F., Lau Y.L. and Tu W., Faculty Outstanding Research Output Award., Faculty of Medicine, the University of Hong Kong. 2015.
XIANG Z., Liu Y., Zheng J., Lam K.T., GAO Y., Chan G.C.F., Chen H., Tsao G.S.W., Lau Y.L. and Tu W., Faculty Outstanding Research Output Award, Faculty of Medicine, the University of Hong Kong. 2015.
Zheng J., The Therapeutic Effect of Pamidronate on Lethal Avian Influenza A H7N9 Virus Infected Humanized Mice, PLOS ONE. 2015, 10: e0135999.


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