DENTAL FACULTY - ORAL BIOSCIENCES
| Researcher : Bhoj M |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Bhoj M., Zhang C. and Green D.W., A First Step in De Novo Synthesis of a Living Pulp Tissue Replacement Using Dental Pulp MSCs and Tissue Growth Factors, Encapsulated within a Bioinspired Alginate Hydrogel, Journal of Endodontics. 2015, 41: 1100-1107. |
| Researcher : Chan YK |
| Project Title: | Oral Treponemes Phylogenomics: establishing a robust set of genetic markers |
| Investigator(s): | Chan YK, Watt RM, Leung WK |
| Department: | Dental Faculty - Oral Biosciences |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Small Project Funding |
| Start Date: | 03/2015 |
| Project Title: | London Calling 2016; Whole genome sequencing of an oral spirochete bacterium |
| Investigator(s): | Chan YK |
| Department: | Dental Faculty - Oral Biosciences |
| Source(s) of Funding: | URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff |
| Start Date: | 05/2016 |
| Completion Date: | 05/2016 |
| List of Research Outputs |
| GAO W., Chan Y.K., Meng Y., Lacap-Bugler D.C., Leung W.K. and Watt R.M., In-depth snapshot of the equine subgingival microbiome, Microbial Pathogenesis. 2015. |
| Watt R.M., YU X., Chan Y.K. and Leung W.K., Distributions Of Synergistetes Bacteria Within Diseased and Asymptomatic Periodontal Niches, J Dent Res Vol # 94 (Spec Iss B):030 (SEA Division), 2015. |
| Watt R.M., YU X., Chan Y.K. and Leung W.K., Research Award in Periodontology and Microbiology, 29th Annual Scientific Meeting (2015) of the International Association for Dental Research, South-east Asian Division, International Association for Dental Research South-east Asian Division. 2015. |
| YU X., Chan Y.K., Zhuang L.F., Lai H.C., Lang N.P., Lacap-Bugler D.C., Leung W.K. and Watt R.M., Distributions of Synergistetes in clinically-healthy and diseased periodontal and peri-implant niches, Microbial Pathogenesis. 2015. |
| Researcher : Epasinghe DJ |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Ekambaram M., Epasinghe D.J., Yiu C.K.Y. and Matinlinna J.P., Effect of solvents on inhibition of collagen-bound proteases by chlorhexidine, International Journal of Adhesion and Adhesives. 2015, 60: 83-87. |
| Epasinghe D.J. and Jung H.S., Application Of Immobilization In Mouse Dental Papilla Cells For Bio Engineering Of The Tooth, Symposium On Tooth Development And Regeneration. 2016. |
| Epasinghe D.J., Yiu C.K.Y. and Burrow M.F., Effect of flavonoids on remineralization of artificial root caries, Australian Dental Journal. 2016, 61: 196-202. |
| Epasinghe D.J., Yiu C.K.Y. and Burrow M.F., Effect of proanthocyanidin incorporation into dental adhesive on durability of resin dentin bond, International Journal of Adhesion and adhesives. 2015, 63: 145-151. |
| Researcher : Jung HS |
| Project Title: | Development and regeneration; Implications for total and partial reconstruction of the tooth by dental mesenchymal progenitor cells |
| Investigator(s): | Jung HS |
| Department: | Dental Faculty - Oral Biosciences |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Seed Fund for Basic Research |
| Start Date: | 06/2013 |
| Project Title: | Harnessing the osteogenic potential of marine biostructures in the development of a new dental "Bioimplant" for seniors (CRF) |
| Investigator(s): | Jung HS |
| Department: | Dental Faculty - Oral Biosciences |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Seed Funding for Incubating Group-based Collaborative Research Projects |
| Start Date: | 01/2015 |
| Project Title: | Wound Healing and Dermal Reconstruction to Control the Regenerative Skin |
| Investigator(s): | Jung HS, Green DW |
| Department: | Dental Faculty - Oral Biosciences |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Seed Fund for Basic Research |
| Start Date: | 02/2015 |
| Project Title: | RUNX 2 mutations in supernumerary tooth formation among patients in Hong Kong, Japan and Sri Lanka |
| Investigator(s): | Jung HS, Epasinghe DJ |
| Department: | Dental Faculty - Oral Biosciences |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Seed Fund for Basic Research |
| Start Date: | 04/2016 |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Bhin J., Jeong H.S., Kim J.S., Shin J.O., Hong K.S., Jung H.S., Kim C., Hwang D. and Kim K.S., PGC-Enriched miRNAs Control Germ Cell Development, Molecules and Cells. 2015, 38(10): 895-903. |
| Epasinghe D.J. and Jung H.S., Application Of Immobilization In Mouse Dental Papilla Cells For Bio Engineering Of The Tooth, Symposium On Tooth Development And Regeneration. 2016. |
| Goto T., Yeung W.K.A., Tanabe H.C., Ito Y., Jung H.S. and Ninomiya Y., Enhancement of Combined Umami and Salty Taste by Glutathione in the Human Tongue and Brain, Chemical Senses. Oxford, 2016, 41: 623-630. |
| Green D.W., Ben-Nissan B., Yoon K.S., Milthorpe B. and Jung H.S., Bioinspired materials for regenerative medicine: going beyond the human archetypes, J. Mater. Chem. B. 2016, 4: 2396-2406. |
| Green D.W. and Jung H.S., Designer Supersurafaces via Bioinspiration and Biomimetics for Dental materials and Structures, Interface Oral Health Sciences 2014. 2015, 131-143. |
| Green D.W., Lee J.S. and Jung H.S., Small-Scale Fabrication of Biomimetic Structures for Periodontal Regeneration, Frontiers in Physiology. 2016, 7. |
| Kang C.M., Kim H., Song J.S., Choi B.J., Kim S.O., Jung H.S., Moon S.J. and Choi H.J., Genetic Comparison of Stemness of Human Umbilical Cord and Dental Pulp, Stem Cells International. 2016, 2016: 1-12. |
| Kwon H.J., Li L. and Jung H.S., The Hippo pathway/Yap regulates the primary enamel knot and dental cusp patterning in tooth morphogenesis, Cell and Tissue Research. 2015. |
| LAI M.C., Yiu C.K.Y., Jung H.S. and King N.M., Multipotency of mesenchymal stromal cells isolated from deciduous teeth, FDI Annual World Dental Congress. 2015. |
| Lee D.J., Jin C., Kim E.J., Lee J.M. and Jung H.S., Gastrin-releasing peptide expression and its effect on the calcification of developing mouse incisor, Histochemistry and Cell Biology. 2015. |
| Na J., Lee K., Na W., Shin J.Y., Lee M.J., Yune T.Y., Lee H.W., Jung H.S., Kim W.S. and Ju B.G., Histone H3K27 Demethylase JMJD3 in Cooperation with NF-κB Regulates Keratinocyte Wound Healing, Journal of Investigative Dermatology. 2016, 136: 847-858. |
| Tang Q., Li L., Lee M.J., Ge Q., Lee J.M. and Jung H.S., Novelo insights into a retinoic-acid-induced cleft palate based on Rac1 regulation of the fibronetin arrangement, Cell Tissue Research. 2016, 363(3): 713-22. |
| Tang Q., Li L., Jin C., Lee J.M. and Jung H.S., Role of region-distinctive expression of Rac1 in regulating fibronectin arrangement during palatal shelf elevation, Cell Tissue Res. 2015. 2015. |
| Researcher : Rajan S |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Seneviratne C.J., Rajan S., Wong S.S.W., Tsang D.N.C., Lai C.K.C., Samaranayake L.P. and Jin L., Antifungal Susceptibility in Serum and Virulence Determinants of Candida Bloodstream Isolates from Hong Kong, Frontiers in Microbiology. 2016, 7: 216. |
| Researcher : Samaranayake LP |
| Project Title: | 79th General Session and Exhibition of the International Association for Dental Research Turbidometric Evaluation of Polyene-azole Antagonism in C. Albicans |
| Investigator(s): | Samaranayake LP |
| Department: | Dental Faculty |
| Source(s) of Funding: | URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff |
| Start Date: | 06/2001 |
| Project Title: | Proteomics of a fluconazole resistant, Candida glabrata strain |
| Investigator(s): | Samaranayake LP, Samaranayake YH |
| Department: | Dental Faculty |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Small Project Funding |
| Start Date: | 02/2011 |
| Project Title: | Evaluation of biofilm interactions of Candida and gram negative bacteria on the catheter surface |
| Investigator(s): | Samaranayake LP, Samaranayake YH |
| Department: | Dental Faculty |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Small Project Funding |
| Start Date: | 12/2011 |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Seneviratne C.J., Rajan S., Wong S.S.W., Tsang D.N.C., Lai C.K.C., Samaranayake L.P. and Jin L., Antifungal Susceptibility in Serum and Virulence Determinants of Candida Bloodstream Isolates from Hong Kong, Frontiers in Microbiology. 2016, 7: 216. |
| Seneviratne C.J., Zeng G., Truong T., Wong S.S.W., Samaranayake L.P., Chan F.Y., Wang Y.M., Wang H. and Wang Y., New “haploid biofilm model” unravels IRA2 as a novel regulator of Candida albicans biofilm formation, Scientific Reports. 2015, 5. |
| Researcher : Seneviratne CJ |
| Project Title: | Research Output Prize (Faculty of Dentistry) |
| Investigator(s): | Seneviratne CJ |
| Department: | Dental Faculty - Oral Biosciences |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Research Output Prize (in Faculty) |
| Start Date: | 12/2011 |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Seneviratne C.J., Zeng G., Truong T., Wong S.S.W., Samaranayake L.P., Chan F.Y., Wang Y.M., Wang H. and Wang Y., New “haploid biofilm model” unravels IRA2 as a novel regulator of Candida albicans biofilm formation, Scientific Reports. 2015, 5. |
| Researcher : Tsang WK |
| Project Title: | Generation of focused libraries by combinatorial biocatalysis with anti-Candidal activity: synthesis and in vitro study |
| Investigator(s): | Tsang WK |
| Department: | Dental Faculty |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Research Fund for the Control of Infectious Diseases - Mini Grants |
| Start Date: | 01/2009 |
| Project Title: | Investigation of the functional significance of phytase activity in Candida albicans: gene disruption, pH regulation, and virulence study |
| Investigator(s): | Tsang WK, Samaranayake LP |
| Department: | Dental Faculty - Oral Biosciences |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Research Fund for the Control of Infectious Diseases - Full Grants |
| Start Date: | 03/2012 |
| Project Title: | Perturbation of pH homeostasis: a comparative study on the inhibitory effect of purpurin on membrane-bound ATPases in Candida albicans |
| Investigator(s): | Tsang WK, Samaranayake LP, Lam OLT |
| Department: | Dental Faculty - Oral Biosciences |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant |
| Start Date: | 03/2013 |
| Project Title: | Research Output Prize (Faculty of Dentistry) |
| Investigator(s): | Tsang WK |
| Department: | Dental Faculty - Oral Biosciences |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Research Output Prize (in Faculty) |
| Start Date: | 01/2014 |
| Researcher : Watt RM |
| Project Title: | Raising the alarmone in Staphylococcus aureus: establishing the molecular basis of the stringent response |
| Investigator(s): | Watt RM, Seneviratne CJ, Tanner JA |
| Department: | Dental Faculty |
| Source(s) of Funding: | General Research Fund (GRF) |
| Start Date: | 01/2013 |
| Project Title: | Research Output Prize (Faculty of Dentistry) |
| Investigator(s): | Watt RM |
| Department: | Dental Faculty - Oral Biosciences |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Research Output Prize (in Faculty) |
| Start Date: | 01/2013 |
| Project Title: | Whats in your pockets? Single-site analysis of Treponema and Synergistetes populations associated with periodontal health and disease |
| Investigator(s): | Watt RM, Leung WK, Lacap-Bugler DC |
| Department: | Dental Faculty |
| Source(s) of Funding: | General Research Fund (GRF) |
| Start Date: | 01/2014 |
| Project Title: | Breaking the chain or making magic? Establishing the roles of polyphosphate hydrolase proteins in pathogenic bacteria |
| Investigator(s): | Watt RM, Tanner JA, Lacap-Bugler DC |
| Department: | Dental Faculty - Oral Biosciences |
| Source(s) of Funding: | General Research Fund (GRF) |
| Start Date: | 01/2015 |
| Project Title: | Amine production and acid tolerance in oral treponemes: identifying species-specific and conserved pathways |
| Investigator(s): | Watt RM, Leung WK |
| Department: | Dental Faculty - Oral Biosciences |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Seed Fund for Basic Research |
| Start Date: | 03/2015 |
| Project Title: | Bark and Bite: a Comparative Genomics Approach to Unwind Uncertainties in Treponeme Biology, Taxonomy and Pathogenicity |
| Investigator(s): | Watt RM, Leung WK, Chan YK |
| Department: | Dental Faculty - Oral Biosciences |
| Source(s) of Funding: | General Research Fund (GRF) |
| Start Date: | 01/2016 |
| Project Title: | Cysteine proteases in oral Actinomyces: implications for disease pathology |
| Investigator(s): | Watt RM |
| Department: | Dental Faculty - Oral Biosciences |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Seed Fund for Basic Research |
| Start Date: | 04/2016 |
| List of Research Outputs |
| ACHARYA A., Koh M.L., Kheur S., Watt R.M., Jin L. and Mattheos N., Salivary IL-1β and red complex bacteria as predictors of the inflammatory status in sub-peri-implant niches of subjects with peri-implant mucositis, Clinical Oral Implants Research. 2016, 27: 662-667. |
| ACHARYA A., Kheur S., Gopalakrishnan D., Watt R.M., Jin L. and Mattheos N., Salivary interleukin-1b response is associated with microbiome diversity, Journal of Dental Research. 2016, 95 (Spec Iss B): 1247. |
| Botelho M.G., Lam O.L.T., Watt R.M. and Leung D.Y.P., Evaluation of peer-generated MCQs to assess and support learning in a problem-based learning programme., 2015 Faculty Annual Scientific Meeting. 2015. |
| GAO W., Chan Y.K., Meng Y., Lacap-Bugler D.C., Leung W.K. and Watt R.M., In-depth snapshot of the equine subgingival microbiome, Microbial Pathogenesis. 2015. |
| KHONG M.L., Li L., LU B., Watt R.M. and Tanner J.A., Determining proteins that specifically bind to polyphosphate in osteoblasts, Inorganic polyphosphate (polyP) physiology. Biochemical Society Hot Topic Event, London, UK. 2015. |
| Li L., KHONG M.L., Lu B., Buchet R., Watt R.M. and Tanner J.A., Long-chain inorganic polyphosphate is highly enriched in osteoblastic matrix vesicles., 40th FEBS Congress 2015 “The Biochemical Basis of Life”, Berlin, Germany (2015).. 2015. |
| Liu P., WEN W., Gao X., Watt R.M. and Wong M.C.M., Oral health problems and oral health-related quality-of-life among pregnant women, Journal of Dental Research. 2016, 95 (Spec Iss B): 354. |
| WEN W., Wong M.C.M., Gao X., Lo E.C.M. and Watt R.M., Dental visit and perceived need among Hong Kong pregnant women, Journal of Dental Research. 2015, 94 (Spec Iss B): 188 (SEA Division). |
| WEN W., Liu P., Lo E.C.M., Gao X., Watt R.M. and Wong M.C.M., Oral health promotion for pregnant women in Hong Kong, Journal of Dental Research. 2016, 95 (Spec Iss B): 259. |
| Watt R.M., YU X., Chan Y.K. and Leung W.K., Distributions Of Synergistetes Bacteria Within Diseased and Asymptomatic Periodontal Niches, J Dent Res Vol # 94 (Spec Iss B):030 (SEA Division), 2015. |
| Watt R.M., YU X., Chan Y.K. and Leung W.K., Research Award in Periodontology and Microbiology, 29th Annual Scientific Meeting (2015) of the International Association for Dental Research, South-east Asian Division, International Association for Dental Research South-east Asian Division. 2015. |
| Wen W., Lo E.C.M., Gao X., Watt R.M. and Wong M.C.M., Oral Health Promotion For Pregnant Women In Hong Kong, 2016 IADR. Jounal of Dental Research, 2016, 95 (Spec Iss B): 259. |
| YU X., Chan Y.K., Zhuang L.F., Lai H.C., Lang N.P., Lacap-Bugler D.C., Leung W.K. and Watt R.M., Distributions of Synergistetes in clinically-healthy and diseased periodontal and peri-implant niches, Microbial Pathogenesis. 2015. |
| Zhang A., Guo E., Q L., TANG N.Y., Watt R.M. and Bartlam M., Purification, crystallization and X-ray crystallographic analysis of a putative exopolyphosphatase from Zymomonas mobilis , Acta Crystallographica Section F Structural Biology Communications. 2016, 72: 172-178. |
| Researcher : Wong SSW |
| Project Title: | Transcriptomic and proteomic view on cellular aging in the model of Candida albicans (OMICS biology perspective) |
| Investigator(s): | Wong SSW, Jin L, Wang Y |
| Department: | Dental Faculty - Oral Biosciences |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Small Project Funding |
| Start Date: | 01/2015 |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Seneviratne C.J., Rajan S., Wong S.S.W., Tsang D.N.C., Lai C.K.C., Samaranayake L.P. and Jin L., Antifungal Susceptibility in Serum and Virulence Determinants of Candida Bloodstream Isolates from Hong Kong, Frontiers in Microbiology. 2016, 7: 216. |
| Seneviratne C.J., Zeng G., Truong T., Wong S.S.W., Samaranayake L.P., Chan F.Y., Wang Y.M., Wang H. and Wang Y., New “haploid biofilm model” unravels IRA2 as a novel regulator of Candida albicans biofilm formation, Scientific Reports. 2015, 5. |
| Researcher : YU X |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Watt R.M., YU X., Chan Y.K. and Leung W.K., Distributions Of Synergistetes Bacteria Within Diseased and Asymptomatic Periodontal Niches, J Dent Res Vol # 94 (Spec Iss B):030 (SEA Division), 2015. |
| Watt R.M., YU X., Chan Y.K. and Leung W.K., Research Award in Periodontology and Microbiology, 29th Annual Scientific Meeting (2015) of the International Association for Dental Research, South-east Asian Division, International Association for Dental Research South-east Asian Division. 2015. |
| YU X., Chan Y.K., Zhuang L.F., Lai H.C., Lang N.P., Lacap-Bugler D.C., Leung W.K. and Watt R.M., Distributions of Synergistetes in clinically-healthy and diseased periodontal and peri-implant niches, Microbial Pathogenesis. 2015. |