SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH



Researcher : Adab P

List of Research Outputs

Xu L., Lam T.H., Jiang C., Zhang W., Jin Y.L., Zhu T., Lam H.K.B., Schooling C.M., Adab P., Thomas G.N. and Cheng K.K., Changes in adiposity in an older Chinese population in rapid economic transition, Obesity. 2016, 24(10): 2217-23.


Researcher : Ali ST

List of Research Outputs

Ali S.T., Wu P., Fang J., He D. and Cowling B.J., Seasonal forces and influenza virus transmission dynamics in Hong Kong, Options IX for The Control of Influenza, Chicago. 2016.
Ali S.T., Seasonal forces and influenza virus transmission dynamics in Hong Kong, Options IX for the Control of Influenza, Chicago, 2016.


Researcher : Au Yeung SLR

Project Title:Age at menarche and cardiovascular risk factors – a Mendelian randomization analysis
Investigator(s):Au Yeung SLR, Schooling CM, Cheng KK, Lam TH
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:03/2015


Project Title:Evaluation of the causal relation between hematocrit, HbA1c, testosterone and cardiovascular outcomes in the UK Biobank using Mendelian randomization analysis
Investigator(s):Au Yeung SLR, Schooling CM
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:06/2015
Completion Date:06/2017


Project Title:The causal role of adiponectin and triglycerides in ischemic heart diseases using a separate sample Mendelian randomization analysis from publicly available data
Investigator(s):Au Yeung SLR, Schooling CM, Cowling BJ
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Research Fellowship Scheme
Start Date:10/2016


List of Research Outputs

Au Yeung S.L.R., Lin S.C., LI A.M. and Schooling C.M., Birth weight and risk of ischemic heart disease: A Mendelian randomization study, Scientific Reports. 2016, 6.
Au Yeung S.L.R., Lin S.C., Lam H.S. and Schooling C.M., Effect of l-arginine, asymmetric dimethylarginine, and symmetric dimethylarginine on ischemic heart disease risk: A Mendelian randomization study, American Heart Journal. 2016, 182: 54-61.
LIU J., Au Yeung S.L.R., Lin S.C., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Liver Enzymes and Risk of Ischemic Heart Disease and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Mendelian Randomization Study, Scientific Reports. 2016, 6.


Researcher : BUI HT

List of Research Outputs

Chan L.Y., BUI H.T., Mok K.P., Ng M.M.T., Nicholls J.M., Peiris J.S.M., Chan M.C.W. and Chan W.Y., Evaluation of the human adaptation of influenza A/H7N9 virus in PB2 protein using human and swine respiratory tract explant cultures, Scientific Reports. 2016, 6: 35401.


Researcher : Baudon EM

List of Research Outputs

Baudon E.M., Fournié G., Hiep D.T., Pham T.T.H., Duboz R., Gély M., Peiris J.S.M., Cowling B.J., Ton V.D. and Peyre M., Analysis of swine movements in a province in northern Vietnam and application in the design of surveillance strategies for infectious diseases, Transboundary and Emerging Diseases. 2017, 64: 411-424.
Baudon E.M., Peyre M., Peiris J.S.M. and Cowling B.J., Epidemiological features of influenza circulation in swine populations: A systematic review and meta-analysis, PLoS One. 2017, 12(6): e0179044.


Researcher : Bond HS

List of Research Outputs

LI L., Wong Y.T., Bond H.S., Wu P., Lau E.H.Y., Sullivan S.G. and Cowling B.J., A systematic review of studies of influenza-associated mortality, Options IX for the Control of Influenza, Chicago, 2016 . 2016.
LI L., Wong Y.T., Wu P., Bond H.S., Lau E.H.Y., Sullivan S.G. and Cowling B.J., Heterogeneity in Estimates of the Impact of Influenza on Population Mortality: A Systematic Review, American Journal of Epidemiology. 2017.
Wu P., Bond H.S., Fang J., Wong Y.T., Lau E.H.Y. and Cowling B.J., Influenza-associated hospitalizations and mortality in Hong Kong, 1998-2015, Options IX for The Control of Influenza, Chicago. 2016.
Xu C., Bond H.S., Fang J. and Cowling B.J., Potential health impact of twice-annual influenza vaccination in older adults in Hong Kong, Options IX for The Control of Influenza, Chicago. 2016.
Xu C., Cowling B.J., Fang J. and Bond H.S., Potential health impact of twice-annual influenza vaccination in older adults in Hong Kong, The International Society for Influenza and Other Respiratory Virus Diseases Options IX for the Control of Influenza Conference. 2016.


Researcher : Bruzzone R

List of Research Outputs

Fan Y., Mok K.P., Chan M.C.W., Zhang Y., Nal B., Kien F., Bruzzone R. and Sanyal S., Cell cycle independent role of cyclin D3 in host restriction of influenza virus infection, Journal of Biological Chemistry. 2017, 292(12): 5070-88.
Teng O., Chen S.T., Hsu T.L., Sia S.F., Cole S.L., Doak S.A., Hsu T.Y., Zheng J.T., Tu W., Bruzzone R., Peiris J.S.M., Hsieh S.A.L. and Yen H., CLEC5A-mediated enhancement of the inflammatory response in myeloid cells contributes to influenza pathogenicity in vivo. , Journal of Virology. 2017, 91(1): e01813-6.


Researcher : CHAI Y

List of Research Outputs

Lam T.Y., Zhou B., Wang J., CHAI Y., Shen Y., Chen X., MA C., Hong W., Chen Y., Zhang Y., Duan L., Chen P., Jiang J., Zhang Y., Li L., Poon L.M.L., Webby R.J., Smith D.K., Leung G.M., Peiris J.S.M., Holmes E.C., Guan Y. and Zhu H., Faculty Outstanding Research Output Award 2015-2016, The University of Hong Kong. 2016.


Researcher : CHEN J

List of Research Outputs

CHEN J., Ho D.S.Y., LEUNG L.T., Wang M.P. and Lam T.H., Association between self-esteem and nicotine dependence in adolescents (poster presentation), 2017 SRNT Annual Meeting, March 8-11, 2017, Florence, Italy. 2017.
CHEN J., Ho D.S.Y., LEUNG L.T., Wang M.P. and Lam T.H., Associations of unhappiness with sociodemographic factors and unhealthy behaviours in Chinese adolescents, European Journal of Public Health. 2017, 27: 518-524.
CHEN J., Ho D.S.Y., Wang M.P. and Lam T.H., Negative perceptions of parental smoking among 61810 Hong Kong adolescents: A cross sectional school based survey. Tobacco Prevention and Cessation, Tobacco Prevention and Cessation. Crete, Greece, European Publishing, 2016, 2: 71.
LEUNG L.T., Ho D.S.Y., Chen J., Wang M.P. and Lam T.H., Flavoured electronic cigarette use and intention to smoke cigarettes in never smoking Hong Kong adolescents (poster and abstract), 2017 SRNT Annual Meeting, March 8-11, 2017, Florence, Italy. 2017.
WU Y., Wang M.P., Leung L.T., Chen J., Lam T.H. and Ho D.S.Y., Electronic cigarette use was associated with respiratory symptoms among never smoking adolescents in Hong Kong (abstract), 21st Research Postgraduate Symposium, Hong Kong. 2016.
WU Y., Wang M.P., RUAN R., Ho D.S.Y., Leung L.T., HUANG R., Chen J. and Lam T.H., Prevalence of passive drinking in Hong Kong adolescents (abstract & oral presentation), 6th Asia-Pacific Conference on Public Health, 24-25 August 2016, Bangkok, Thailand. 2016.


Researcher : CHENG TYY

List of Research Outputs

CHENG T.Y.Y., Tsang W.W.N., Macfarlane D.J. and Fong S.M., The impacts of increasing physical activity on motor functions, behaviours, activity participation and quality of life of children with developmental coordination disorder, 21st Research Postgraduate Symposium, 1-2 December 2016, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong. 2016.
CHENG T.Y.Y., Tsang W.W.N., Macfarlane D.J. and Fong S.M., The impacts of increasing physical activity on motor functions, behaviours, activity participation and quality of life of children with developmental coordination disorder, 5th HKASMSS Student Conference on Sports Medicine, Rehabilitation and Exercise Science 2016, 26 Nov 2016, Hong Kong Association of Sports Medicine and Sports Science, Hong Kong. 2016.
Fong S.M., Chung J.W.Y., CHENG T.Y.Y., YAM T.T.T., Fong D.Y.T., Cheung C.Y.A., Chiu H.C., Yuen L., Yu Y.T.E., Hung Y.S., Macfarlane D.J. and Ng S.S.M., Attention during functional tasks is associated with motor performance in children with developmental coordination disorder: A cross-sectional study, Medicine (Baltimore). 2016, 95: e4935.


Researcher : CHOW CC

List of Research Outputs

CHOW C.C., YAM T.T.T., Chung J.W.Y. and Fong S.M., Effects of post-exercise ice-water and room-temperature water immersion on the sensory organization of balance control and lower limb proprioception in amateur rugby players: A randomized controlled trial, Medicine (Baltimore). 2017, 96: e6146.
CHOW C.C., Chung J.W.Y. and Fong S.M., Effects of post-exercise water immersion at different temperatures on muscular performance and vertical jump height in young rugby players: a randomized controlled trial, International Symposium - Physical Activity and Fitness of the Young Generation in Asia-Pacific, Department of Sports Science and Physical Education, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong. 2017.
CHOW C.C., Chung J.W.Y., Macfarlane D.J. and Fong S.M., Sensory organization and balance performance of amateur rugby players, 21st Research Postgraduate Symposium, 1-2 December 2016, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong. 2016.
Fong S.M., CHOW C.C. and Chung J.W.Y., A randomized clinical trial to compare the effects of ice-water immersion with cold-water immersion on the cardiovascular responses in fatigued rugby players, Twentieth Anniversary Scientific Meeting, 19 Nov 2016, The Institute of Cardiovascular Science and Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong. 2016.


Researcher : Cao P

List of Research Outputs

Cao P., Wong C.M., Chan K.H., Wang X., Chan K.P., Peiris J.S.M., Poon L.M.L. and Yang L., Age-specific genetic and antigenic variations of influenza A viruses in Hong Kong, 2013–2014, Scientific Reports. 2016, 6: 30260.


Researcher : Capio CM

Project Title:Physical activity promotion for children with Down Syndrome: A contemporary motor skills approach
Investigator(s):Capio CM, Hui HSK, Poolton JM, Macfarlane DJ, Tse MA, Joe GM, Masters RSW
Department:Institute of Human Performance
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:05/2015
Completion Date:08/2016


List of Research Outputs

CHAN D.C.L., Wong W.L.T., Zhu F.F., LAM C.C., Capio C.M. and Masters R.S.W., Investigating Real-Time Neural Activity using Electroencephalography during Different Standing Positions, 9th Australasian Skill Acquisition and Research Group Meeting (ASARG), Singapore. Singapore, 2016.
CHOI S.Y.C., Masters R.S.W., Wong W.L.T. and Capio C.M., The Association between Working Memory and an Object Control Skill Performance in Children, 9th Australasian Skill Acquisition and Research Group Meeting (ASARG). 2016.
MAK C.T., Capio C.M. and Wong W.L.T., Training Motor Skills of Children with Down Syndrome: An Implicit Approach, 9th Australasian Skill Acquisition and Research Group Meeting. 2016.
Masters R.S.W., Capio C.M., Wong W.L.T., Poolton J.M. and UIGA L., Psychophysical Effects Of Subtle Modification Of The Built Environment: A Quasi-experimental Field Study, THE LANCET. 2016, 388: S4.
Masters R.S.W., Capio C.M., Wong W.L.T., Poolton J.M. and UIGA L., Psychophysical effects of subtle modification of the built environment: a quasi-experimental field study , THE LANCET CHINESE ACADEMY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES HEALTH SUMMIT. 2016.
Masters R.S.W., Capio C.M., Poolton J.M., Wong W.L.T. and UIGA L., Subtly Modified Perception of Stairs Steepness: Mind your Step!, 9th Australasian Skill Acquisition and Research Group Meeting (ASARG). 2016.
UIGA L., Capio C.M., Wong W.L.T., Wilson R.M. and Masters R.S.W., Allocation of Attention by Older Fallers is Associated with a High Propensity for Conscious Control by Non-fallers, 9th Australasian Skill Acquisition and Research Group Meeting (ASARG). 2016.


Researcher : Cauchemez ST

List of Research Outputs

Tsang K.L., Fang J., Chan K.H., Ip D.K.M., Leung G.M., Peiris J.S.M., Cowling B.J. and Cauchemez S.T., Individual correlates of infectivity of influenza A virus infections in households , Options for the Control of Influenza IX, Chicago, USA, Aug 24-28, 2016.. 2016.


Researcher : Cerin E

Project Title:IPEN Adolescent: lnternational Studv of Built Environments and Physical Activity
Investigator(s):Cerin E
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:University of California - General Award
Start Date:08/2012


Project Title:Understanding the relative contribution and interactive effects of psychological, social and environmental correlates of physical activity, sedentary behaviours and dietary behaviours in Hong Kong adolescents
Investigator(s):Cerin E, Lai PC, Macfarlane DJ
Department:Institute of Human Performance
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:09/2012


List of Research Outputs

Cerin E., ZHANG J., Barnett A., Sit C.H.P., Cheung M.M.C., Johnston J.M., Lai P.C. and Lee R.S.Y., Associations of objectively-assessed neighborhood characteristics with older adults’ total physical activity and sedentary time in an ultra-dense urban environment: Findings from the ALECS study, Health & Place. 2016, 42: 1-10.
Cerin E., Mitáš J., Cain K., Conway T., Adams M., Schofield G., Sarmiento O., Reis R., Schipperijn J., Davey R., Salvo D., Orzanco-Garralda R., Macfarlane D.J., De Bourdeaudhuij I., Owen N., Sallis J.F. and Van Dyck D., Do associations between objectively-assessed physical activity and neighbourhood environment attributes vary by time of the day and day of the week? IPEN adult study, International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity. 2017, 14.
Cerin E., Suen Y.N., Barnett A., Huang W.Y.J. and Mellecker R.R., Validity of a scale of neighbourhood informal social control relevant to pre-schoolers’ physical activity: A cross-sectional study, SSM - Population Health. 2016, 3: 57-65.
Ho J.W.C., Fong D.Y.T., Lee C.F., Macfarlane D.J., Cerin E., Lee A.M., Leung S., Chan W.Y.Y., Keung I.P.F., Lam S.H.S., Taylor A.J., Gong W. and Cheng K.K., A Dietary & Physical Activity Interventions for Colorectal Cancer Survivors: A Randomized Controlled Trial, 2016 NCRI Cancer Conference. 2016.
Suen Y.N., Cerin E., Barnett A., Huang W.Y.J. and Mellecker R.R., Development of Physical Activity-Related Parenting Practices Scales for Urban Chinese Parents of Preschoolers: Confirmatory Factor Analysis and Reliability., Journal of Physical Activity and Health. 2017.


Researcher : Chan BHY

List of Research Outputs

Ni M.Y., Li K.L., Pang H.M.H., Chan B.H.Y., Yuan Y., Kawachi I., Schooling C.M. and Leung G.M., Direct participation in and indirect exposure to the Occupy Central movement and depressive symptoms: a longitudinal study of Hong Kong adults, American Journal of Epidemiology. 2016, 184: 636-643.
Ni M.Y., Li K.L., Pang H.M.H., Chan B.H.Y., Kawachi I., Viswanath K., Schooling C.M. and Leung G.M., Longitudinal patterns and predictors of depression trajectories related to the 2014 occupy central/umbrella movement in Hong Kong, American Journal of Public Health. 2017, 107: 593-600.


Researcher : Chan DKC

Project Title:Meta-analysis and systematic review of the psychology of health and safety behaviours
Investigator(s):Chan DKC
Department:Institute of Human Performance
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:01/2016
Completion Date:05/2017


Project Title:Learn-to-Swim Pilot Project: Coach Workshops, Baseline Survey, Project Assessment and Evaluation
Investigator(s):Chan DKC, Macfarlane DJ
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust - General Award
Start Date:02/2016


Project Title:Learning safety in sport: Developing a theory-driven intervention for promoting sport injury prevention among secondary school students
Investigator(s):Chan DKC
Department:Institute of Human Performance
Source(s) of Funding:Early Career Scheme (ECS)
Start Date:08/2016


Project Title:International Congress of Behavioural Medicine 2016; Inter-Item Distance Changes the Predictive Power of Motivation on Health Behaviour? A Randomised Controlled Trial
Investigator(s):Chan DKC
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:12/2016
Completion Date:12/2016


Project Title:Developing an Evidence-Based Smartphone Application for Monitoring and Promoting Athletes' Awareness to Uninyentional Doping
Investigator(s):Chan DKC
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:World Anti-Doping Agency
Start Date:03/2017


Project Title:Building a theory-driven smartphone application for monitoring and promoting orthopaedic patients' motivation and adherence to medical regimen in Hong Kong: a pilot randomised controlled trial
Investigator(s):Chan DKC, Macfarlane DJ
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Mini Grant
Start Date:04/2017


List of Research Outputs

Chan D.K.C., Consulting Editor, Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology. 2016.
Chan D.K.C., Editorial Board Member, Applied Psychology: Health and Well-Being. 2016.
Chan D.K.C., Editorial Board Member, Frontiers in Psychology. 2017.
Chan D.K.C., Editorial Board Member, In: Charles Young, Health Science Reports. 2017.
Chan D.K.C., Editorial Board Member, In: Stephen H. S. Wong, Journal of Exercise Science & Fitness. 2017.
Chan D.K.C., Editorial Board Member, Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Sciences in Sports. 2016.
Chan D.K.C., Executive Editor, Health Psychology Bulletin. 2016.
Chan D.K.C., Inter-item distance changes factor correlations? A test of consistency tendency effect on a psychology survey, International Congress of Psychology 2016.
Chan D.K.C., Ivarsson A., Stenling A. and Hagger M.S., Inter-item distance changes the predictive power of motivation on health behaviour? A randomised controlled trial, International Congress of Behavioral Medicine. 2016.
Chan D.K.C., Lee S.Y.A., Tang C.W.T., Gucciardi D.F., Yung P.S.H. and Hagger M.S., Paper vs. Pixel: Can We Use a Pen-and-Paper Method to Measure Athletes' Implicit Doping Attitude?, Frontiers in Psychology. 2017, 8: 876.
Ntoumanis N., Barkoukis V., Gucciardi D.F. and Chan D.K.C., Linking coach interpersonal style with athlete doping intentions and doping use: A prospective study, Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology. 2017, 39(3): 188-98.


Researcher : Chan KP

List of Research Outputs

Cao P., Wong C.M., Chan K.H., Wang X., Chan K.P., Peiris J.S.M., Poon L.M.L. and Yang L., Age-specific genetic and antigenic variations of influenza A viruses in Hong Kong, 2013–2014, Scientific Reports. 2016, 6: 30260.
Qiu H., SUN S., Tang H.K.R., Chan K.P. and Tian L., Pneumonia hospitalization risk in the elderly attributable to cold and hot temperatures in Hong Kong, China, American Journal of Epidemiology. 2016, 184(8): 570-8.
Tian L., Qiu H., SUN S., Tsang H., Chan K.P. and Leung W.K., Association between emergency admission for peptic ulcer bleeding and air pollution: a case-crossover analysis in Hong Kong's elderly population, The Lancet Planetary Health. 2017, 1: e74-81.


Researcher : Chan KY

List of Research Outputs

Doak S.A., ZHANG Y., Chan K.Y., LEUNG S.M., Wu J.T.K. and Poon L.M.L., Preexisting antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity–activating antibody responses are stable longitudinally and cross-reactive responses are not boosted by recent influenza exposure, Journal of Infectious Diseases. 2016, 214(8): 1159-63.


Researcher : Chan LY

List of Research Outputs

Chan L.Y., BUI H.T., Mok K.P., Ng M.M.T., Nicholls J.M., Peiris J.S.M., Chan M.C.W. and Chan W.Y., Evaluation of the human adaptation of influenza A/H7N9 virus in PB2 protein using human and swine respiratory tract explant cultures, Scientific Reports. 2016, 6: 35401.
Chan L.Y., Nicholls J.M., Peiris J.S.M., Chan M.C.W. and Chan W.Y., Neutrophil Mediated Host Responses during Influenza A Virus Infection, An In Vitro Study, Health Research Symposium 2017.
Chan L.Y., Chan W.Y., Ng M.M.T., Nicholls J.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Chan M.C.W., Risk assessment on human transmission potential of avian influenza H7N9 virus using ex vivo cultures of the human respiratory tract, Options of Control of Influenza IX. 2016.
Chan L.Y., Mok K.P., Hui P.Y., Kang S.R., Yue Y.K., Mak N.K., Wong N.S., Peiris J.S.M. and Chan M.C.W., Role of indirubin-3'-oxime as an antiviral and immunomodulatory agent in the treatment of severe human influenza virus infection, Health Research Symposium 2017 . 2017.
Chan M.C.W., Chan W.Y., Chan L.Y., Ng M.M.T., Ching H.H. and Peiris J.S.M., Regulation of Proinflammatory Cytokine by Vitmain B2 in Influenza A/H5N1 Virus Infected Human Alveolar Epithelial Cells and Macrophages, ATS 2017 WASHINGTON, DC. 2017.
Hui P.Y., Chan L.Y., Mok K.P., KUOK I.T., Nicholls J.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Chan M.C.W., Tropism and innate host responses of a novel avian influenza A/H5N6 virus in ex vivo and in vitro models of the human respiratory tract, Options IX for the Control of Influenza. 2016.
Hui P.Y., Chan L.Y., Kuok I.T., Mok K.P., Yang Z.F., Li R.F., Luk G.S., Lee E.F., Lai J.C.C., Yen H., Zhu H., Guan Y., Nicholls J.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Chan M.C.W., Tropism and innate host responses of influenza A/H5N6 virus: an analysis of ex vivo and in vitro cultures of the human respiratory tract, European Respiratory Journal. 2017, 49: 1601710.


Researcher : Chan MCW

Project Title:Role of indirubin-3’-oxime as an antiviral and immunomodulatory agent in the treatment of severe human influenza virus infection
Investigator(s):Chan MCW
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Research Fund for the Control of Infectious Diseases - Full Grants
Start Date:03/2012
Completion Date:11/2016


Project Title:Role of distal airway stem cells in lung regeneration following highly pathogenic influenza H5N1 induced acute lung injury
Investigator(s):Chan MCW, Wong MP, Nicholls JM
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2014


Project Title:Tropism of the novel human betacoronavirus lineage C virus in human ex vivo and in vitro cultures, as an assessment of its potential transmissibility and pathogenesis in humans
Investigator(s):Chan MCW, Chan WY, Nicholls JM, Peiris JSM
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:03/2014


Project Title:Tissue tropism and mammalian adaptations of avian H9N2 influenza A virus in human respiratory tract
Investigator(s):Chan MCW
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2015
Completion Date:06/2017


Project Title:Mechanism of delay onset of apoptosis by highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 virus in respiratory epithelial cells
Investigator(s):Chan MCW
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2016


Project Title:Interactions between lung microvascular endothelial cells and alveolar epithelial cells in severe influenza virus infection associated acute lung injury
Investigator(s):Chan MCW, Nicholls JM
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:08/2016


Project Title:Options IX for the control of influenza; Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 virus delays apoptotic responses via activation of STAT3
Investigator(s):Chan MCW
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:08/2016
Completion Date:08/2016


Project Title:Mechanisms of lung injury caused by Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) and SARS-CoV and potential therapeutic effects of mesenchymal stem cells
Investigator(s):Chan MCW, Peiris JSM, Nicholls JM
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2017


Project Title:Therapeutic implication of ginsenosides on severe human influenza virus infection
Investigator(s):Chan MCW
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2017


List of Research Outputs

Chan L.Y., BUI H.T., Mok K.P., Ng M.M.T., Nicholls J.M., Peiris J.S.M., Chan M.C.W. and Chan W.Y., Evaluation of the human adaptation of influenza A/H7N9 virus in PB2 protein using human and swine respiratory tract explant cultures, Scientific Reports. 2016, 6: 35401.
Chan L.Y., Nicholls J.M., Peiris J.S.M., Chan M.C.W. and Chan W.Y., Neutrophil Mediated Host Responses during Influenza A Virus Infection, An In Vitro Study, Health Research Symposium 2017.
Chan L.Y., Chan W.Y., Ng M.M.T., Nicholls J.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Chan M.C.W., Risk assessment on human transmission potential of avian influenza H7N9 virus using ex vivo cultures of the human respiratory tract, Options of Control of Influenza IX. 2016.
Chan L.Y., Mok K.P., Hui P.Y., Kang S.R., Yue Y.K., Mak N.K., Wong N.S., Peiris J.S.M. and Chan M.C.W., Role of indirubin-3'-oxime as an antiviral and immunomodulatory agent in the treatment of severe human influenza virus infection, Health Research Symposium 2017 . 2017.
Chan M.C.W., Chan W.Y., Chan L.Y., Ng M.M.T., Ching H.H. and Peiris J.S.M., Regulation of Proinflammatory Cytokine by Vitmain B2 in Influenza A/H5N1 Virus Infected Human Alveolar Epithelial Cells and Macrophages, ATS 2017 WASHINGTON, DC. 2017.
Fan Y., Mok K.P., Chan M.C.W., Zhang Y., Nal B., Kien F., Bruzzone R. and Sanyal S., Cell cycle independent role of cyclin D3 in host restriction of influenza virus infection, Journal of Biological Chemistry. 2017, 292(12): 5070-88.
Hui P.Y., LI H.S., Cheung M.C., Chan R.W.Y., Yuen K.M., Mok K.P., Nicholls J.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Chan M.C.W., Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 virus delays apoptotic responses via activation of STAT3, Options IX for The Control of Influenza . 2016.
Hui P.Y., Chan L.Y., Mok K.P., KUOK I.T., Nicholls J.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Chan M.C.W., Tropism and innate host responses of a novel avian influenza A/H5N6 virus in ex vivo and in vitro models of the human respiratory tract, Options IX for the Control of Influenza. 2016.
Hui P.Y., Chan L.Y., Kuok I.T., Mok K.P., Yang Z.F., Li R.F., Luk G.S., Lee E.F., Lai J.C.C., Yen H., Zhu H., Guan Y., Nicholls J.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Chan M.C.W., Tropism and innate host responses of influenza A/H5N6 virus: an analysis of ex vivo and in vitro cultures of the human respiratory tract, European Respiratory Journal. 2017, 49: 1601710.


Researcher : Chan WY

Project Title:Influenza B viruses: Virus tropism in human and swine respiratory organ explant cultures and sero-epidemiology in swine
Investigator(s):Chan WY, Chan MCW, Nicholls JM, Peiris JSM
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:03/2014


List of Research Outputs

Chan L.Y., BUI H.T., Mok K.P., Ng M.M.T., Nicholls J.M., Peiris J.S.M., Chan M.C.W. and Chan W.Y., Evaluation of the human adaptation of influenza A/H7N9 virus in PB2 protein using human and swine respiratory tract explant cultures, Scientific Reports. 2016, 6: 35401.
Chan L.Y., Nicholls J.M., Peiris J.S.M., Chan M.C.W. and Chan W.Y., Neutrophil Mediated Host Responses during Influenza A Virus Infection, An In Vitro Study, Health Research Symposium 2017.
Chan L.Y., Chan W.Y., Ng M.M.T., Nicholls J.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Chan M.C.W., Risk assessment on human transmission potential of avian influenza H7N9 virus using ex vivo cultures of the human respiratory tract, Options of Control of Influenza IX. 2016.
Chan M.C.W., Chan W.Y., Chan L.Y., Ng M.M.T., Ching H.H. and Peiris J.S.M., Regulation of Proinflammatory Cytokine by Vitmain B2 in Influenza A/H5N1 Virus Infected Human Alveolar Epithelial Cells and Macrophages, ATS 2017 WASHINGTON, DC. 2017.
Garbati M.A., Fagbo S.F., Fang J., Skakni L., Joseph M., Wani T.A., Cowling B.J., Peiris J.S.M., Hakawi A. and Chan W.Y., A comparative study of clinical presentation and risk factors for adverse outcome in patients hospitalised with acute respiratory disease due to MERS coronavirus or other causes, PLoS One. 2016, 11(11): e0165978.


Researcher : Chau J

List of Research Outputs

Lian J., McGhee S., So J.C., Chau J., Wong C.K.H., Wong W.C.W. and Lam C.L.K., Five-year cost-effectiveness of Patient Empowerment Programme (PEP) for type 2 diabetes mellitus in primary care, Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism. 2017, 19 (9): 1312–1316.
Lian J., McGhee S., Chau J., Wong C.K.H., Lam C.L.K. and Wong W.C.W., Systematic review on the cost-effectiveness of self-management education programme for Type 2 diabetes mellitus, Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice. 2017, 127: 21-34.


Researcher : Chen J

List of Research Outputs

CHEN J., Ho D.S.Y., LEUNG L.T., Wang M.P. and Lam T.H., Association between self-esteem and nicotine dependence in adolescents (poster presentation), 2017 SRNT Annual Meeting, March 8-11, 2017, Florence, Italy. 2017.
CHEN J., Ho D.S.Y., LEUNG L.T., Wang M.P. and Lam T.H., Associations of unhappiness with sociodemographic factors and unhealthy behaviours in Chinese adolescents, European Journal of Public Health. 2017, 27: 518-524.
CHEN J., Ho D.S.Y., Wang M.P. and Lam T.H., Negative perceptions of parental smoking among 61810 Hong Kong adolescents: A cross sectional school based survey. Tobacco Prevention and Cessation, Tobacco Prevention and Cessation. Crete, Greece, European Publishing, 2016, 2: 71.
LEUNG L.T., Ho D.S.Y., Chen J., Wang M.P. and Lam T.H., Flavoured electronic cigarette use and intention to smoke cigarettes in never smoking Hong Kong adolescents (poster and abstract), 2017 SRNT Annual Meeting, March 8-11, 2017, Florence, Italy. 2017.
WU Y., Wang M.P., Leung L.T., Chen J., Lam T.H. and Ho D.S.Y., Electronic cigarette use was associated with respiratory symptoms among never smoking adolescents in Hong Kong (abstract), 21st Research Postgraduate Symposium, Hong Kong. 2016.
WU Y., Wang M.P., RUAN R., Ho D.S.Y., Leung L.T., HUANG R., Chen J. and Lam T.H., Prevalence of passive drinking in Hong Kong adolescents (abstract & oral presentation), 6th Asia-Pacific Conference on Public Health, 24-25 August 2016, Bangkok, Thailand. 2016.


Researcher : Chen J

List of Research Outputs

CHEN J., Ho D.S.Y., LEUNG L.T., Wang M.P. and Lam T.H., Association between self-esteem and nicotine dependence in adolescents (poster presentation), 2017 SRNT Annual Meeting, March 8-11, 2017, Florence, Italy. 2017.
CHEN J., Ho D.S.Y., LEUNG L.T., Wang M.P. and Lam T.H., Associations of unhappiness with sociodemographic factors and unhealthy behaviours in Chinese adolescents, European Journal of Public Health. 2017, 27: 518-524.
CHEN J., Ho D.S.Y., Wang M.P. and Lam T.H., Negative perceptions of parental smoking among 61810 Hong Kong adolescents: A cross sectional school based survey. Tobacco Prevention and Cessation, Tobacco Prevention and Cessation. Crete, Greece, European Publishing, 2016, 2: 71.
LEUNG L.T., Ho D.S.Y., Chen J., Wang M.P. and Lam T.H., Flavoured electronic cigarette use and intention to smoke cigarettes in never smoking Hong Kong adolescents (poster and abstract), 2017 SRNT Annual Meeting, March 8-11, 2017, Florence, Italy. 2017.
WU Y., Wang M.P., Leung L.T., Chen J., Lam T.H. and Ho D.S.Y., Electronic cigarette use was associated with respiratory symptoms among never smoking adolescents in Hong Kong (abstract), 21st Research Postgraduate Symposium, Hong Kong. 2016.
WU Y., Wang M.P., RUAN R., Ho D.S.Y., Leung L.T., HUANG R., Chen J. and Lam T.H., Prevalence of passive drinking in Hong Kong adolescents (abstract & oral presentation), 6th Asia-Pacific Conference on Public Health, 24-25 August 2016, Bangkok, Thailand. 2016.


Researcher : Chen K

List of Research Outputs

Hui R.W.H., Leung S.S.N., Cheung T.L.C., Chu E.W.M., Fong J.C.Y., Lau I.H.W., Leung V.C.Y., Leung E., Yip K.K.Y., Yung V., Chen K. and Chan L.K., Preclinical medical students′ usage of electronic devices in lectures: A cross-sectional study, Digital Medicine. 2016, 2(2): 64-9.


Researcher : Cheng KK

List of Research Outputs

Lu L., Jiang C., Mackay D.F., Pell J.P., Cheng K.K., Lam T.H. and Thomas G.N., Exposure to secondhand smoke and risk of peripheral arterial disease in southern Chinese non-smokers: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study - Cardiovascular disease sub-cohort, Vascular. 2017, 25(3): 283-9.
Xu L., Lam T.H., Jiang C., Zhang W., Jin Y.L., Zhu T., Lam H.K.B., Schooling C.M., Adab P., Thomas G.N. and Cheng K.K., Changes in adiposity in an older Chinese population in rapid economic transition, Obesity. 2016, 24(10): 2217-23.
Xu L., Jiang C., Schooling C.M., Zhang W., Cheng K.K. and Lam T.H., Liver enzymes as mediators of association between obesity and diabetes: the Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, Annals of Epidemiology. 2017, 27(3): 204-7.
Xu L., Jiang C., Lam T.H., Zhang W., Zhu F., Jin Y.L., Thomas G.N., Cheng K.K. and Schooling C.M., Mendelian randomization estimates of alanine aminotransferase with cardiovascular disease: Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, Human Molecular Genetics. 2017, 26(2): 430-7.
Xu S.J., Jiang C., Zhang W., Cheng K.K., Schooling C.M., Xu L., Liu B., Jin Y.L., Lam H.K.B. and Lam T.H., Alcohol sensitivity, alcohol use and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein in older Chinese men: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, Alcohol. 2016, 57: 41-8.
ZHONG Y., Jiang C., Cheng K.K., Zhang W., Jin Y.L., Lam T.H., Woo J., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Environment-wide association study to identify factors associated with hematocrit: evidence from the Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, Annals of Epidemiology. 2016, 26(9): 638-42.


Researcher : Cheng KMP

List of Research Outputs

Pang H.M.H., Stinchcombe T., Cheng K.M.P., Lee W.M.A., Lee V.H.F., Vokes E.E. and Wang X., Comparison of chemoradiotherapy treatment strategies in stage III non-small cell lung cancer among elderly patients from multiple data sources, Annals of Oncology. 2017, 28.
Pang H.M.H., Wang X., Stinchcombe T.E., Wong M.L., Cheng K.M.P., Ganti A.K., Sargent D.J., Zhang Y., Hu C., Mandrekar S.J., Redman M.W., Manola J.B., Schilsky R.L., Cohen H.J., Bradley J.D., Adjei A.A., Gandara D., Ramalingam S.S. and Vokes E.E., Enrollment Trends and Disparity Among Patients With Lung Cancer in National Clinical Trials, 1990 to 2012, Journal of Clinical Oncology. 2016.


Researcher : Cheng MS

List of Research Outputs

Chu K.W., Cheng M.S., Perera R.A.P.M., Miguel E., Roger F., Chevalier V., Poon L.M.L. and Peiris J.S.M., A46 MERS-CoV in Arabian camels in Africa and Central Asia, Virus Evolution. 2017, 3(Suppl 1).
Hemida M.G., Alnaeem A., Chu K.W., Perera R.A.P.M., Cheng M.S., Almathen F., Yau E.M., Ng C.Y.B., Webby R.J., Poon L.M.L. and Peiris J.S.M., Longitudinal study of middle east respiratory syndrome coronavirus infection in dromedary camel herds in Saudi Arabia, 2014–2015, Emerging Microbes & Infections. 2017, 6(6): e56.


Researcher : Cheng Q

List of Research Outputs

Cheng Q., Lu X., Wu J.T.K., Liu Z. and Huang J., Analysis of heterogeneous dengue transmission in Guangdong in 2014 with multivariate time series model, Scientific Reports. 2016, 6:33755.


Researcher : Cheung CY

Project Title:Biomarkers & Diagnostics World Congress; Diagnosis and assessment of severity in respiratory infectious diseases using host gene expression profiles
Investigator(s):Cheung CY
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:05/2013




Researcher : Cheung MC

List of Research Outputs

Hui P.Y., LI H.S., Cheung M.C., Chan R.W.Y., Yuen K.M., Mok K.P., Nicholls J.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Chan M.C.W., Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 virus delays apoptotic responses via activation of STAT3, Options IX for The Control of Influenza . 2016.


Researcher : Cheung YM

List of Research Outputs

Cheung Y.M., Lam T.Y., Zhu H. and Guan Y., Evolution and spatial dissemination of the highly pathogenic Asian H5 avian influenza viruses., Virus Evol. . 2017, 3(Suppl 1): pii: vew036.041.
Cheung Y.M., Lam T.Y., Zhu H. and Guan Y., Evolution and spatial dissemination of the highly pathogenic Asian H5 avian influenza viruses, 21st International BioInformatics Workshop on Virus Evolution and Molecular Epidemiology. 2017.


Researcher : Cheung YTD

Project Title:Promotion and brief intervention of smoking cessation at the smoking hotspots
Investigator(s):Cheung YTD, Lam TH, Li WHC, Wong YMB, Lam OBC
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Health Care and Promotion Fund - Research Grant Projects
Start Date:07/2014


Project Title:Evaluation Study on Smoke-free Youth Ambassador Leadership Training Programme 2014-2015
Investigator(s):Cheung YTD, Wang MP, Li WHC, Lam TH
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Hong Kong Council on Smoking and Health - General Award
Start Date:07/2014


Project Title:Motivating smokers in smoking hotspots to have quit attempt through nicotine replacement therapy sampling: A randomized controlled trial
Investigator(s):Cheung YTD, Lam TH, Li WHC, Wang MP, Chen J, Cheung KC
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:04/2015
Completion Date:09/2016


Project Title:Ecological momentary assessments for the evaluation of tobacco health warnings, point-of-sale tobacco displays and smoking hotspots: a pilot study
Investigator(s):Cheung YTD, Wang MP, Li WHC, Lam TH
Department:School of Nursing
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2017


List of Research Outputs

Chan S.S.C., Cheung Y.T.D., Wan S.F., Wang M.P. and Lam T.H., Proactive and brief smoking cessation intervention for smokers at outdoor smoking “Hotspots” in Hong Kong, Journal of Cancer Education. 2016.
Cheung Y.T.D., Wang M.P., Li W.H.C., Kwong A., Lai V., Chan S.S.C. and Lam T.H., Effectiveness of a small cash incentive on abstinence and use of cessation aids for adult smokers: a randomized controlled trial, Addictive Behaviors. 2017, 66: 17-25.
Cheung Y.T.D., Leung P.K., Cheung K.C., Li W.H.C., Wang M.P. and Lam T.H., Motivating smokers at outdoor public smoking hotspots to have a quit attempt with a nicotine replacement therapy sample: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial, Trials. 2016, 17:355.
Cheung Y.T.D., Lam T.H., Wang M.P., Li W.H.C. and Chan S.S.C., Promotion and brief intervention of smoking cessation at the smoking Hotspots (poster and abstract), 2017 SRNT Annual Meeting, March 8-11, 2017, Florence, Italy. 2017.
Cheung Y.T.D., Wang M.P., Jiang N., Ho D.S.Y., Kwong A., Lai V. and Lam T.H., Public support for e-cigarette regulation and its correlates in Hong Kong: a population-based cross-sectional study (poster and abstract), 2017 SRNT Annual Meeting, March 8-11, 2017, Florence, Italy. 2017.
Cheung Y.T.D., Wang M.P., Ho D.S.Y., Kwong A., Lai V. and Lam T.H., Support for plain cigarette packaging and its relation with reactions to current graphic health warning: a population-based cross-sectional study (poster and abstract), 2017 SRNT Annual Meeting, March 8-11, 2017, Florence, Italy. 2017.


Researcher : Chin WH

Project Title:A systematic study of influenza A viruses with PB2-701 and 702 random mutations on viral fitness, host specificity and nuclear import of PB2
Investigator(s):Chin WH, Poon LML
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:07/2015


Project Title:Options IX for the Control of Influenza; Potential genetic polymorphism of PB2-701 and 702: Implication in virus-host interaction of influenza A virus
Investigator(s):Chin WH
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:08/2016
Completion Date:08/2016


List of Research Outputs

Chin W.H., Leong K.C. and Poon L.M.L., Potential genetic polymorphism of PB2-701 and 702: Implication in virus-host interaction of influenza A virus, 4th International Conference on Prevention & Infection Control. 2017.
Leong K.C., Chin W.H. and Poon L.M.L., Potential genetic polymorphism of PB2-701 and 702: Implication in virus-host interaction of influenza A virus, Options IX for the Control of Influenza. 2016.


Researcher : Ching HH

List of Research Outputs

Chan M.C.W., Chan W.Y., Chan L.Y., Ng M.M.T., Ching H.H. and Peiris J.S.M., Regulation of Proinflammatory Cytokine by Vitmain B2 in Influenza A/H5N1 Virus Infected Human Alveolar Epithelial Cells and Macrophages, ATS 2017 WASHINGTON, DC. 2017.


Researcher : Chiu WH

List of Research Outputs

Wu P., Chiu W.H., Fang J., Liao Q., Fielding R. and Cowling B.J., Population behavior and attitude towards influenza A(H7N9) in Hong Kong, 2013-2015, Options IX for the Control of Influenza, Chicago, 2016.
YANG Z., Zhang Q., Chiu W.H., Cowling B.J. and Lau E.H.Y., Empirical estimation of the incubation period for hand-foot-and-mouth disease from school outbreaks, International Meeting on Emerging Diseases and Surveillance conference, Vienna, 2016. 53 (Supplement): 134.
YANG Z., Zhang Q., Chiu W.H., Cowling B.J. and Lau E.H.Y., Estimating the incubation period of hand, foot and mouth disease, Research Postgraduate Symposium, Hong Kong, 2016.
YANG Z., Zhang Q., Chiu W.H., Cowling B.J. and Lau E.H.Y., Transmission of Hand-foot-and-mouth Disease in Schools and Households, Croucher Summer Course Poster Session, Hong Kong, July 22, 2016.
YANG Z., Zhang Q., Chiu W.H., Cowling B.J. and Lau E.H.Y., Transmission of Hand-foot-and-mouth Disease in Schools in Hong Kong, Annual Conference on Disaster Preparedness and Response, Hong Kong, October 8, 2016.


Researcher : Choi CW

List of Research Outputs

Choi C.W., Xu W. and Lee W.M.A., Reply to Nomograms need to be presented in full, Cancer. 2017, 123: 178-179.


Researcher : Chu KW

List of Research Outputs

Chu K.W., Cheng M.S., Perera R.A.P.M., Miguel E., Roger F., Chevalier V., Poon L.M.L. and Peiris J.S.M., A46 MERS-CoV in Arabian camels in Africa and Central Asia, Virus Evolution. 2017, 3(Suppl 1).
Cowling B.J., Chan K.H., Chu K.W., Fang J., Fung R.O.P., So H.C., Seto W.H., Ip D.K.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Cowling B.J., Diagnostic performance of the Sofia Analyzer in outpatient clinics, Options IX for The Control of Influenza, Chicago. 2016.
Cowling B.J., Perera R.A.P.M., Fang J., Ip D.K.M., Chu K.W., Peiris J.S.M. and Leung G.M., Influenza virus infections and immunity in a cohort of school-age children over a 5-year period, Options IX for the Control of Influenza, Chicago, 2016.
Hemida M.G., Elmoslemany A., Al-Hizab F., Alnaeem A., Almathen F., Faye B., Chu K.W., Perera R.A.P.M. and Peiris J.S.M., Dromedary camels and the transmission of middle east respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV), Transboundary and Emerging Diseases. 2017, 64(2): 344–53.
Hemida M.G., Alnaeem A., Chu K.W., Perera R.A.P.M., Cheng M.S., Almathen F., Yau E.M., Ng C.Y.B., Webby R.J., Poon L.M.L. and Peiris J.S.M., Longitudinal study of middle east respiratory syndrome coronavirus infection in dromedary camel herds in Saudi Arabia, 2014–2015, Emerging Microbes & Infections. 2017, 6(6): e56.
Ip D.K.M., So H.C., Fang J., Xiao J., Chu K.W., Ho Y.K.S., Leung G.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Cowling B.J., Preliminary Findings from a Randomized Controlled Trial of the Effect of Fever Suppression by Antipyretics on Medically Attended Influenza Virus Infections [Oral Presentation]. , Options for the Control of Influenza IX, Chicago, USA, Aug 24-28, 2016.. 2016.
Ip D.K.M., Lau L.L., Leung N.H.L., Fang J., Chan K.H., Chu K.W., Leung G.M., Peiris J.S.M., Uyeki T.M. and Cowling B.J., Viral shedding and transmission potential of asymptomatic and pauci-symptomatic influenza virus infections in the community, Clinical Infectious Diseases. 2016, 64(6): 736-742.
Leung N.H.L., Chan K.H., Chu K.W., Fang J., Fung R.O.P., So H.C., Seto W.H., Ip D.K.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Cowling B.J., Diagnostic performance of the Sofia Analyzer in outpatient clinics., Options for the Control of Influenza IX, Chicago, USA, Aug 24-28, 2016. . 2016.
Leung N.H.L., Huang W.W., Shiu E.Y.C., Xie Y., Chu K.W., Seto W.H., Ip D.K.M., Yen H., Mok K.P., Peiris J.S.M., Yang Z., Cowling B.J. and Ye D., Quantification of influenza virus RNA in aerosols in pediatrics patient rooms , Options for the Control of Influenza IX, Chicago, USA, Aug 24-28, 2016.. 2016.
Leung N.H.L., Huang W., SHIU E.Y.C., Xie Y., Chu K.W., Seto W.H., Ip D.K.M., Yen H., Li Y., Mok K.P., Peiris J.S.M., Yang Z., Cowling B.J. and Ye D., Quantification of influenza virus RNA in aerosols in pediatrics patient rooms, Options IX for the Control of Influenza, Chicago, 2016.
Miguel E., Chevalier V., Ayelet G., Ben Bencheikh M.N., Boussini H., Chu K.W., El Berbri I., Fassi-Fihri O., Faye B., Fekadu G., Grosbois V., Ng C.Y.B., Perera R.A.P.M., So T.Y., Traore A., Roger F. and Peiris J.S.M., Risk factors for MERS coronavirus infection in dromedary camels in Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, and Morocco, 2015, Eurosurveillance. 2017, 22(13): 30498.
Ng T.W., Tam Y.H., So H.C., Fung R.O.P., Chu K.W., Fang J., Ip D.K.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Cowling B.J., The effectiveness of seasonal influenza vaccine in Hong Kong, Options IX for the Control of Influenza, Chicago, 2016.


Researcher : Chu TWJ

List of Research Outputs

Chu T.W.J., Chan S.S.C., Stewart S.M., Zhou Q., Leung C.S.C., Wan N.T.A. and Lam T.H., Exploring community stakeholders? Perceptions of the enhancing family well-being project in Hong Kong: A qualitative study, Frontiers in Public Health. 2017, 5: 106.
Shen C., Wang M.P., Chu T.W.J., Wan N.T.A., Viswanath K., Chan S.S.C. and Lam T.H., Health App Possession Among Smartphone or Tablet Owners in Hong Kong: Population-Based Survey, JMIR mHealth and uHealth. 2017, 5(6): e77.


Researcher : Chua HY

List of Research Outputs

Lin Y.P., Yang Z.F., Liang Y., Li Z.T., Bond H.D., Chua H.Y., Luo Y.S., Chen Y., Chen T.T., Guan W.D., Lai J.C.C., Siu Y.L., Pan S.H., Peiris J.S.M., Cowling B.J. and Mok K.P., Population seroprevalence of antibody to influenza A(H7N9) virus, Guangzhou, China, BMC Infectious Diseases. 2016, 16(1): 632.


Researcher : Chui SLC

List of Research Outputs

LAO S., Tam A.W., Wong I.C.K., Besag F.M.C., Man K.C.K., Chui S.L.C. and Chan E.W., Prescribing trends and indications of antipsychotic medication in Hong Kong from 2004 to 2014: General and vulnerable patient groups, Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug Safety. 2017.


Researcher : Cole SL

List of Research Outputs

Teng O., Chen S.T., Hsu T.L., Sia S.F., Cole S.L., Doak S.A., Hsu T.Y., Zheng J.T., Tu W., Bruzzone R., Peiris J.S.M., Hsieh S.A.L. and Yen H., CLEC5A-mediated enhancement of the inflammatory response in myeloid cells contributes to influenza pathogenicity in vivo. , Journal of Virology. 2017, 91(1): e01813-6.


Researcher : Cowling BJ

Project Title:1st International Conference on Infectious Disease Dynamics Estimates of the serial interval of influenza using laboratory-confirmed natural infections in households
Investigator(s):Cowling BJ
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:12/2008


Project Title:Effectiveness of vaccinating children in reducing influenza among household contacts - a community based, randomized controlled trial
Investigator(s):Cowling BJ, Leung GM, Chiu SSS, Peiris JSM
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Centre for Health Protection
Start Date:09/2009


Project Title:Outstanding Young Researcher Award 2010-11
Investigator(s):Cowling BJ
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Outstanding Young Researcher Award
Start Date:12/2011


Project Title:A community-based longitudinal seroepidemiological study of influenza virus infections in Hong Kong 2013-14
Investigator(s):Cowling BJ, Kwok KO, Peiris JSM
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:11/2013
Completion Date:04/2017


Project Title:Influenza virus epidemiology in households of school-age children, 2013-14
Investigator(s):Cowling BJ, Peiris JSM, Ip DKM
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:12/2013
Completion Date:09/2016


Project Title:Efficacy of Face Masks to Prevent Respiratory Virus Transmission
Investigator(s):Cowling BJ, Ip DKM, Yen H
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:01/2014
Completion Date:02/2017


Project Title:Real-time estimation of the severity of influenza viruses
Investigator(s):Cowling BJ, Wu JTK, Lau EHY, Wu P, Ip DKM
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:03/2015


Project Title:Association between basal leukocyte transcriptome profile and symptom development & disease severity after influenza virus infection in humans
Investigator(s):Cowling BJ, Lee MY, Ip DKM, Peiris JSM
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:04/2015


Project Title:Modelling the Spread and Impact of Antimicrobial Resistence in the Western Pacific Region
Investigator(s):Cowling BJ, Wu P
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:World Health Organization (WHO) - General Award
Start Date:07/2015


Project Title:Influenza Epidemiology and Control in Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Cowling BJ
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Croucher Senior Research Fellowships in Natural Sciences, Technology and Medicine
Start Date:01/2016


Project Title:Research Output Prize (Faculty of Medicine)
Investigator(s):Cowling BJ, Wu JTK, Wu P, Lau EHY, Ni MY, Leung GM
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Research Output Prize (in Faculty)
Start Date:02/2016


Project Title:Risk assessment of aerosol generating procedures with influenza virus
Investigator(s):Cowling BJ, Hui KMC, Li Y, Yen H
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research for Resubmission of GRF/ECS Proposals
Start Date:07/2016
Completion Date:11/2016


Project Title:Research on the Epidemiology, Vaccine Effectiveness and Treatment of Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses in Southeast Asia and the Western Pacific
Investigator(s):Cowling BJ, Tam YH, Xu C, Leung NHL, Doak SA, Peiris JSM
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases
Start Date:08/2016


Project Title:Determinants of seasonal influenza vaccination and preferences for future vaccination programmes among hospital-based healthcare workers in Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Cowling BJ, Liao Q, Tam YH
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:06/2017


List of Research Outputs

Ali S.T., Wu P., Fang J., He D. and Cowling B.J., Seasonal forces and influenza virus transmission dynamics in Hong Kong, Options IX for The Control of Influenza, Chicago. 2016.
Baudon E.M., Fournié G., Hiep D.T., Pham T.T.H., Duboz R., Gély M., Peiris J.S.M., Cowling B.J., Ton V.D. and Peyre M., Analysis of swine movements in a province in northern Vietnam and application in the design of surveillance strategies for infectious diseases, Transboundary and Emerging Diseases. 2017, 64: 411-424.
Baudon E.M., Peyre M., Peiris J.S.M. and Cowling B.J., Epidemiological features of influenza circulation in swine populations: A systematic review and meta-analysis, PLoS One. 2017, 12(6): e0179044.
Cowling B.J., Chan K.H., Chu K.W., Fang J., Fung R.O.P., So H.C., Seto W.H., Ip D.K.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Cowling B.J., Diagnostic performance of the Sofia Analyzer in outpatient clinics, Options IX for The Control of Influenza, Chicago. 2016.
Cowling B.J., Perera R.A.P.M., Fang J., Ip D.K.M., Chu K.W., Peiris J.S.M. and Leung G.M., Influenza virus infections and immunity in a cohort of school-age children over a 5-year period, Options IX for the Control of Influenza, Chicago, 2016.
Cowling B.J., Surveillance and outbreak investigation: Understanding the epidemiological tools, 7th International Infection Control Conference. 2016.
Cowling B.J., Understanding the epidemiological tools, 7th International Infection Control Conference(IICC), Hong Kong. 2016.
Cowling B.J., Update of airborne transmission, 7th International Infection Control Conference. 2016.
FENG S., Fowlkes A., Steffens A., Finelli L. and Cowling B.J., Assessment of virus interference in a test-negative study of influenza vaccine effectiveness, Options IX for the Control of Influenza, Chicago, 2016.
FENG S., Feng L., Wu P., Yang J., Cowling B.J., Peng Z., Yu H. and Lau E.H.Y., Influenza-attributable disease burden in outpatients with influenza-like-illness in China, Options IX for the Control of Influenza, Chicago, 2016.
Feng S., Sullivan S.G. and Cowling B.J., Meta-analysis of estimates of influenza vaccine effectiveness using alternative comparison groups in the context of potential virus interference, Options IX for the Control of Influenza, Chicago, 2016.
Gao X., Wei J., Lei H., Xu P., Cowling B.J. and Li Y., Building ventilation as an effective disease intervention strategy on a large and dense social contact network, PLoS One. 2016, 2016 Sep 9;11(9):e0162481.
Gao X., WEI J., Cowling B.J. and Li Y., Potential impact of a ventilation intervention for influenza in the context of a dense indoor contact network in Hong Kong, Science of The Total Environment. 2016, 569-570: 373-381.
Garbati M.A., Fagbo S.F., Fang J., Skakni L., Joseph M., Wani T.A., Cowling B.J., Peiris J.S.M., Hakawi A. and Chan W.Y., A comparative study of clinical presentation and risk factors for adverse outcome in patients hospitalised with acute respiratory disease due to MERS coronavirus or other causes, PLoS One. 2016, 11(11): e0165978.
Horby P.W., Laurie K.L., Cowling B.J., Engelhardt O.G., Sturm-Ramirez K., Sanchez J.L., Katz M., Uyeki T.M., Wood J. and Van Kerkhove M.D., CONSISE statement on the reporting of Seroepidemiologic Studies for influenza (ROSES-I statement): an extension of the STROBE statement, Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses. 2016.
Ip D.K.M., Lau E.H.Y., Tam Y.H., So H.C., Lam C.K., Fang J., Leung G.M. and Cowling B.J., Development and Evaluation of an Electronic School Absenteeism System for Influenza-Like-Illness Surveillance in Hong Kong, Options IX for the Control of Influenza, Chicago, 2016.
Ip D.K.M., So H.C., Fang J., Xiao J., Chu K.W., Ho Y.K.S., Leung G.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Cowling B.J., Preliminary Findings from a Randomized Controlled Trial of the Effect of Fever Suppression by Antipyretics on Medically Attended Influenza Virus Infections [Oral Presentation]. , Options for the Control of Influenza IX, Chicago, USA, Aug 24-28, 2016.. 2016.
Ip D.K.M., Lau L.L., Leung N.H.L., Fang J., Chan K.H., Chu K.W., Leung G.M., Peiris J.S.M., Uyeki T.M. and Cowling B.J., Viral shedding and transmission potential of asymptomatic and pauci-symptomatic influenza virus infections in the community, Clinical Infectious Diseases. 2016, 64(6): 736-742.
Ip D.K.M., Tam Y.H., So H.C., Xiao J., Fang J., Leung G.M., Kwok K.H. and Cowling B.J., Workplace Productivity Losses related to Acute Upper Respiratory Tract Infections among Health Care Workers in Hong Kong, Options IX for the Control of Influenza, Chicago, 2016.. 2016.
LI L., Wong Y.T., Bond H.S., Wu P., Lau E.H.Y., Sullivan S.G. and Cowling B.J., A systematic review of studies of influenza-associated mortality, Options IX for the Control of Influenza, Chicago, 2016 . 2016.
LI L., Wong Y.T., Wu P., Bond H.S., Lau E.H.Y., Sullivan S.G. and Cowling B.J., Heterogeneity in Estimates of the Impact of Influenza on Population Mortality: A Systematic Review, American Journal of Epidemiology. 2017.
Lai S., Qin Y., Cowling B.J., Ren X., Wardrop N.A., Gilbert M., Tsang K.L., Wu P., Feng L., Jiang H., Peng Z., Zheng J., Liao Q., Li S., Horby P.W., Farrar J.J., Gao G.F., Tatem A.J. and Yu H., Global epidemiology of avian influenza A H5N1 virus infection in humans, 1997–2015: a systematic review of individual case data, The Lancet Infectious Diseases. 2016, 16: e108-e118.
Lau E.H.Y., Zhang S., Leung C.Y.H., Cowling B.J., Wu J.T.K. and Peiris J.S.M., Identifying key transmission route of avian influenza among chickens in live poultry markets (Oral presentation), 2016 International Society for Disease Surveillance Conference, Atlanta, USA, 6–8 December 2016.
Leung N.H.L., Chan K.H., Chu K.W., Fang J., Fung R.O.P., So H.C., Seto W.H., Ip D.K.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Cowling B.J., Diagnostic performance of the Sofia Analyzer in outpatient clinics., Options for the Control of Influenza IX, Chicago, USA, Aug 24-28, 2016. . 2016.
Leung N.H.L., Huang W.W., Shiu E.Y.C., Xie Y., Chu K.W., Seto W.H., Ip D.K.M., Yen H., Mok K.P., Peiris J.S.M., Yang Z., Cowling B.J. and Ye D., Quantification of influenza virus RNA in aerosols in pediatrics patient rooms , Options for the Control of Influenza IX, Chicago, USA, Aug 24-28, 2016.. 2016.
Leung N.H.L., Huang W., SHIU E.Y.C., Xie Y., Chu K.W., Seto W.H., Ip D.K.M., Yen H., Li Y., Mok K.P., Peiris J.S.M., Yang Z., Cowling B.J. and Ye D., Quantification of influenza virus RNA in aerosols in pediatrics patient rooms, Options IX for the Control of Influenza, Chicago, 2016.
Lin Y.P., Yang Z.F., Liang Y., Li Z.T., Bond H.D., Chua H.Y., Luo Y.S., Chen Y., Chen T.T., Guan W.D., Lai J.C.C., Siu Y.L., Pan S.H., Peiris J.S.M., Cowling B.J. and Mok K.P., Population seroprevalence of antibody to influenza A(H7N9) virus, Guangzhou, China, BMC Infectious Diseases. 2016, 16(1): 632.
Ng T.W., Tam Y.H., So H.C., Fung R.O.P., Chu K.W., Fang J., Ip D.K.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Cowling B.J., The effectiveness of seasonal influenza vaccine in Hong Kong, Options IX for the Control of Influenza, Chicago, 2016.
Offeddu V., Cowling B.J. and Peiris J.S.M., Interventions in live poultry markets for the control of avian influenza: A systematic review, One Health. 2016, 2: 55-64.
REN X., Wu P., Wang L., Geng M., Zeng L., Zhang J., Xia N., Lai S., Dalton H., Cowling B.J. and Yu H., Changing Epidemiology of Hepatitis A and Hepatitis E Viruses in China, 1990–2014, Emerging Infectious Diseases. 2017, 23: 276-279.
So H.C., Xiao J., Fang J., Tam Y.H., Leung G.M., Kwok K.H., Cowling B.J. and Ip D.K.M., Health-related quality of life in young adults with acute respiratory infections, Options IX for the Control of Influenza, Chicago, 2016.
So H.C., Tam Y.H., Xiao J., Fang J., Kwok K.H., Cowling B.J. and Ip D.K.M., Knowledge, attitudes and practices on seasonal influenza vaccination among health care workers in Hong Kong, Options IX for the Control of Influenza, Chicago, 2016.
Sullivan S.G., Tchetgen Tchetgen E.J. and Cowling B.J., Theoretical basis of the test-negative study design for assessment of influenza vaccine effectiveness, American Journal of Epidemiology. 2016, 184: 345-353.
Tam Y.H., Cowling B.J. and Peiris J.S.M., Immunogenicity of Twice-annual Vaccination against Seasonal Influenza for Two Hemispheres in Elderly in Hong Kong, Health Research Symposium 2017.
Tam Y.H., Ip D.K.M., Ng T.W., Peiris J.S.M. and Cowling B.J., Using point-of-care tests for influenza to aid clinical decisions in primary care setting, Options IX for the Control of Influenza, Chicago, 2016.
Tsang K.L., Fang J., Chan K.H., Ip D.K.M., Leung G.M., Peiris J.S.M., Cowling B.J. and Cauchemez S.T., Individual correlates of infectivity of influenza A virus infections in households , Options for the Control of Influenza IX, Chicago, USA, Aug 24-28, 2016.. 2016.
Wardell R., Prem K., Cowling B.J. and Cook A.R., The role of symptomatic presentation in influenza A transmission risk, Epidemiology and Infection. 2017, 145: 723-727.
Wong O.L., Schooling C.M., Cowling B.J., Wong C.N. and Leung G.M., Disease burden of breast cancer in Hong Kong: an exploration of trends for screening policy and resource allocation, Hong Kong Medical Journal. 2016, 22(Suppl 6): S4-7.
Wu P., Jiang H., Tsang K.L., Qin Y., Fang J., Zheng J., Lau E.H.Y., Feng L., Yu H. and Cowling B.J., Comparative epidemiology of four waves of human infections with avian influenza A(H7N9) in mainland China, 2013-2016, Options IX for The Control of Influenza, Chicago. 2016.
Wu P., Peng Z., Lau Y.C., Yang J., Feng L., Jiang H., Yu H. and Cowling B.J., Epidemiology of human infections with seasonal influenza B in mainland China, 2005-2014, Options IX for the Control of Influenza, Chicago, 2016.
Wu P., Bond H.S., Fang J., Wong Y.T., Lau E.H.Y. and Cowling B.J., Influenza-associated hospitalizations and mortality in Hong Kong, 1998-2015, Options IX for The Control of Influenza, Chicago. 2016.
Wu P., Chiu W.H., Fang J., Liao Q., Fielding R. and Cowling B.J., Population behavior and attitude towards influenza A(H7N9) in Hong Kong, 2013-2015, Options IX for the Control of Influenza, Chicago, 2016.
Xiao J., So H.C., Tam Y.H., Lau E.H.Y., Cowling B.J. and Ip D.K.M., Designing and pilot-testing a health promotion programme targeting early school-age children for influenza prevention in Hong Kong, Options IX for the Control of Influenza, Chicago, 2016.
Xiao J., So H.C., Tam Y.H., Lau E.H.Y., Cowling B.J. and Ip D.K.M., Designing and pilot-testing a health promotion programme targeting early school-aged children for influenza prevention in Hong Kong, Options IX for the Control of Influenza, Chicago, 2016.
Xu C., Bond H.S., Fang J. and Cowling B.J., Potential health impact of twice-annual influenza vaccination in older adults in Hong Kong, Options IX for The Control of Influenza, Chicago. 2016.
Xu C., Cowling B.J., Fang J. and Bond H.S., Potential health impact of twice-annual influenza vaccination in older adults in Hong Kong, The International Society for Influenza and Other Respiratory Virus Diseases Options IX for the Control of Influenza Conference. 2016.
Xu C., Fang J., Perera R.A.P.M., Kam M.S., Ng S., Chan Y.H., Chan K.H., Ip D.K.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Cowling B.J., Serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D was not associated with influenza virus infection in children and adults in Hong Kong, 2009-2010, Journal of Nutrition. 2016, 146(12): 2506-12.
YANG Z., Zhang Q., Chiu W.H., Cowling B.J. and Lau E.H.Y., Empirical estimation of the incubation period for hand-foot-and-mouth disease from school outbreaks, International Meeting on Emerging Diseases and Surveillance conference, Vienna, 2016. 53 (Supplement): 134.
YANG Z., Zhang Q., Chiu W.H., Cowling B.J. and Lau E.H.Y., Estimating the incubation period of hand, foot and mouth disease, Research Postgraduate Symposium, Hong Kong, 2016.
YANG Z., Zhang Q., Chiu W.H., Cowling B.J. and Lau E.H.Y., Transmission of Hand-foot-and-mouth Disease in Schools and Households, Croucher Summer Course Poster Session, Hong Kong, July 22, 2016.
YANG Z., Zhang Q., Chiu W.H., Cowling B.J. and Lau E.H.Y., Transmission of Hand-foot-and-mouth Disease in Schools in Hong Kong, Annual Conference on Disaster Preparedness and Response, Hong Kong, October 8, 2016.
ZHOU J., Wu J., Zeng X., Huang G., Zou L., Song Y., GOPINATH D., Zhang X., Kang M., Lin J., Cowling B.J., Lindsley W.G., Ke C., Peiris J.S.M. and Yen H., Isolation of H5N6, H7N9 and H9N2 avian influenza A viruses from air sampled at live poultry markets in China, 2014 and 2015, Euro Surveillance. 2016, 21(35).
Zhang Q., Wong O.L., Kwok K.O., Ip D.K.M., Cowling B.J. and Lau E.H.Y., Personal preventive measures for patients with different symptoms of influenza-like illness, Transmission of Respiratory Viruses: from basic science to evidence based options for control. Hong Kong, School of Public Health, 2017.
Zhang Q., Wong O.L., Kwok K.O., Ip D.K.M., Cowling B.J. and Lau E.H.Y., Symptom-specific health-seeking behavior pattern in Hong Kong, Annual Conference on Disaster Preparedness and Response. Hong Kong, HKCCM, 2016.
Zhang Q., Cowling B.J. and Lau E.H.Y., Using health-seeking pattern to estimate disease burden from sentinel surveillance, Croucher Summer Course. Hong Kong, School of Public Health, 2016.


Researcher : Doak SA

Project Title:Understanding vaccine induced T cell protection from influenza viruses
Investigator(s):Doak SA, Poon LML, Li OTW
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:12/2013


Project Title:Probing community susceptibility to influenza infection by measuring alternate antibodies
Investigator(s):Doak SA, Poon LML
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:04/2015
Completion Date:09/2016


Project Title:Understanding alternate immune correlates of protection in household transmission of influenza
Investigator(s):Doak SA, Poon LML, Cowling BJ
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:07/2015


Project Title:Influenza vaccination with HA mini stem for broad antibody immunity; Influenza vaccination with HA mini stem for broad antibody immunity
Investigator(s):Doak SA
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:08/2016
Completion Date:08/2016


Project Title:Influenza virus escape is the double edged sword of effective T cell immunity
Investigator(s):Doak SA, Poon LML, Chu KW
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:10/2016


List of Research Outputs

Doak S.A., ZHANG Y., Chan K.Y., LEUNG S.M., Wu J.T.K. and Poon L.M.L., Preexisting antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity–activating antibody responses are stable longitudinally and cross-reactive responses are not boosted by recent influenza exposure, Journal of Infectious Diseases. 2016, 214(8): 1159-63.
Doak S.A., Protection by universal influenza vaccine from the immunological back line- CD4 T cell mediated protection. , RIIP Symposium on Biomarkers Pasteur. 2016.
Doak S.A., Universal correlates of immune protection during influenza infection and vaccination in mouse and humans, 2nd International forum on Influenza and other Respiratory viruses. 2016.
Teng O., Chen S.T., Hsu T.L., Sia S.F., Cole S.L., Doak S.A., Hsu T.Y., Zheng J.T., Tu W., Bruzzone R., Peiris J.S.M., Hsieh S.A.L. and Yen H., CLEC5A-mediated enhancement of the inflammatory response in myeloid cells contributes to influenza pathogenicity in vivo. , Journal of Virology. 2017, 91(1): e01813-6.


Researcher : Duan L

List of Research Outputs

Lam T.Y., Zhou B., Wang J., CHAI Y., Shen Y., Chen X., MA C., Hong W., Chen Y., Zhang Y., Duan L., Chen P., Jiang J., Zhang Y., Li L., Poon L.M.L., Webby R.J., Smith D.K., Leung G.M., Peiris J.S.M., Holmes E.C., Guan Y. and Zhu H., Faculty Outstanding Research Output Award 2015-2016, The University of Hong Kong. 2016.
Li L., Hong W., Duan L., Wang J., Lam T.Y., Zhu H. and Guan Y., Evolution of influenza A(H7N9) viruses from waves I to IV, Virus Evol.. 2017, 3(Suppl 1): pii: vew036.006.


Researcher : FAN M

List of Research Outputs

FAN M. and Wong W.L.T., Errorless Training Modifies Visuomotor Behavior in Simple Reaching Among Healthy Older Adults – A Preliminary Analysis, 12th International Symposium on Healthy Aging “Wellness and Longevity: From Science to Service”. 2017.
FAN M. and Wong W.L.T., The Effects of Aging on Visuomotor Behaviors in Reaching, The 19th International Conference on Sport Medicine and Sport Science (ICSMSS). 2017.
FAN M. and Wong W.L.T., Visuomotor behaviors in computer-based reaching tasks by young and older adults: implication for geriatric rehabilitation, Alzheimer's, Dementia & Cognitive Neurology. 2017, 1(2).


Researcher : FENG S

List of Research Outputs

FENG S., Fowlkes A., Steffens A., Finelli L. and Cowling B.J., Assessment of virus interference in a test-negative study of influenza vaccine effectiveness, Options IX for the Control of Influenza, Chicago, 2016.
FENG S., Feng L., Wu P., Yang J., Cowling B.J., Peng Z., Yu H. and Lau E.H.Y., Influenza-attributable disease burden in outpatients with influenza-like-illness in China, Options IX for the Control of Influenza, Chicago, 2016.
FENG S., Influenza-attributable disease burden in outpatients with influenza-likeillness in China, Options IX for the Control of Influenza, Chicago, 2016.
Feng S., Sullivan S.G. and Cowling B.J., Meta-analysis of estimates of influenza vaccine effectiveness using alternative comparison groups in the context of potential virus interference, Options IX for the Control of Influenza, Chicago, 2016.


Researcher : Fan Y

List of Research Outputs

Fan Y., Mok K.P., Chan M.C.W., Zhang Y., Nal B., Kien F., Bruzzone R. and Sanyal S., Cell cycle independent role of cyclin D3 in host restriction of influenza virus infection, Journal of Biological Chemistry. 2017, 292(12): 5070-88.


Researcher : Fang J

List of Research Outputs

Ali S.T., Wu P., Fang J., He D. and Cowling B.J., Seasonal forces and influenza virus transmission dynamics in Hong Kong, Options IX for The Control of Influenza, Chicago. 2016.
Cowling B.J., Chan K.H., Chu K.W., Fang J., Fung R.O.P., So H.C., Seto W.H., Ip D.K.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Cowling B.J., Diagnostic performance of the Sofia Analyzer in outpatient clinics, Options IX for The Control of Influenza, Chicago. 2016.
Cowling B.J., Perera R.A.P.M., Fang J., Ip D.K.M., Chu K.W., Peiris J.S.M. and Leung G.M., Influenza virus infections and immunity in a cohort of school-age children over a 5-year period, Options IX for the Control of Influenza, Chicago, 2016.
Garbati M.A., Fagbo S.F., Fang J., Skakni L., Joseph M., Wani T.A., Cowling B.J., Peiris J.S.M., Hakawi A. and Chan W.Y., A comparative study of clinical presentation and risk factors for adverse outcome in patients hospitalised with acute respiratory disease due to MERS coronavirus or other causes, PLoS One. 2016, 11(11): e0165978.
Ip D.K.M., Lau E.H.Y., Tam Y.H., So H.C., Lam C.K., Fang J., Leung G.M. and Cowling B.J., Development and Evaluation of an Electronic School Absenteeism System for Influenza-Like-Illness Surveillance in Hong Kong, Options IX for the Control of Influenza, Chicago, 2016.
Ip D.K.M., So H.C., Fang J., Xiao J., Chu K.W., Ho Y.K.S., Leung G.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Cowling B.J., Preliminary Findings from a Randomized Controlled Trial of the Effect of Fever Suppression by Antipyretics on Medically Attended Influenza Virus Infections [Oral Presentation]. , Options for the Control of Influenza IX, Chicago, USA, Aug 24-28, 2016.. 2016.
Ip D.K.M., Lau L.L., Leung N.H.L., Fang J., Chan K.H., Chu K.W., Leung G.M., Peiris J.S.M., Uyeki T.M. and Cowling B.J., Viral shedding and transmission potential of asymptomatic and pauci-symptomatic influenza virus infections in the community, Clinical Infectious Diseases. 2016, 64(6): 736-742.
Ip D.K.M., Tam Y.H., So H.C., Xiao J., Fang J., Leung G.M., Kwok K.H. and Cowling B.J., Workplace Productivity Losses related to Acute Upper Respiratory Tract Infections among Health Care Workers in Hong Kong, Options IX for the Control of Influenza, Chicago, 2016.. 2016.
Leung N.H.L., Chan K.H., Chu K.W., Fang J., Fung R.O.P., So H.C., Seto W.H., Ip D.K.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Cowling B.J., Diagnostic performance of the Sofia Analyzer in outpatient clinics., Options for the Control of Influenza IX, Chicago, USA, Aug 24-28, 2016. . 2016.
Ng T.W., Tam Y.H., So H.C., Fung R.O.P., Chu K.W., Fang J., Ip D.K.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Cowling B.J., The effectiveness of seasonal influenza vaccine in Hong Kong, Options IX for the Control of Influenza, Chicago, 2016.
So H.C., Xiao J., Fang J., Tam Y.H., Leung G.M., Kwok K.H., Cowling B.J. and Ip D.K.M., Health-related quality of life in young adults with acute respiratory infections, Options IX for the Control of Influenza, Chicago, 2016.
So H.C., Tam Y.H., Xiao J., Fang J., Kwok K.H., Cowling B.J. and Ip D.K.M., Knowledge, attitudes and practices on seasonal influenza vaccination among health care workers in Hong Kong, Options IX for the Control of Influenza, Chicago, 2016.
Tsang K.L., Fang J., Chan K.H., Ip D.K.M., Leung G.M., Peiris J.S.M., Cowling B.J. and Cauchemez S.T., Individual correlates of infectivity of influenza A virus infections in households , Options for the Control of Influenza IX, Chicago, USA, Aug 24-28, 2016.. 2016.
Wu P., Jiang H., Tsang K.L., Qin Y., Fang J., Zheng J., Lau E.H.Y., Feng L., Yu H. and Cowling B.J., Comparative epidemiology of four waves of human infections with avian influenza A(H7N9) in mainland China, 2013-2016, Options IX for The Control of Influenza, Chicago. 2016.
Wu P., Bond H.S., Fang J., Wong Y.T., Lau E.H.Y. and Cowling B.J., Influenza-associated hospitalizations and mortality in Hong Kong, 1998-2015, Options IX for The Control of Influenza, Chicago. 2016.
Wu P., Chiu W.H., Fang J., Liao Q., Fielding R. and Cowling B.J., Population behavior and attitude towards influenza A(H7N9) in Hong Kong, 2013-2015, Options IX for the Control of Influenza, Chicago, 2016.
Xu C., Bond H.S., Fang J. and Cowling B.J., Potential health impact of twice-annual influenza vaccination in older adults in Hong Kong, Options IX for The Control of Influenza, Chicago. 2016.
Xu C., Cowling B.J., Fang J. and Bond H.S., Potential health impact of twice-annual influenza vaccination in older adults in Hong Kong, The International Society for Influenza and Other Respiratory Virus Diseases Options IX for the Control of Influenza Conference. 2016.
Xu C., Fang J., Perera R.A.P.M., Kam M.S., Ng S., Chan Y.H., Chan K.H., Ip D.K.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Cowling B.J., Serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D was not associated with influenza virus infection in children and adults in Hong Kong, 2009-2010, Journal of Nutrition. 2016, 146(12): 2506-12.


Researcher : Feng S

List of Research Outputs

FENG S., Fowlkes A., Steffens A., Finelli L. and Cowling B.J., Assessment of virus interference in a test-negative study of influenza vaccine effectiveness, Options IX for the Control of Influenza, Chicago, 2016.
FENG S., Feng L., Wu P., Yang J., Cowling B.J., Peng Z., Yu H. and Lau E.H.Y., Influenza-attributable disease burden in outpatients with influenza-like-illness in China, Options IX for the Control of Influenza, Chicago, 2016.
FENG S., Influenza-attributable disease burden in outpatients with influenza-likeillness in China, Options IX for the Control of Influenza, Chicago, 2016.
Feng S., Sullivan S.G. and Cowling B.J., Meta-analysis of estimates of influenza vaccine effectiveness using alternative comparison groups in the context of potential virus interference, Options IX for the Control of Influenza, Chicago, 2016.


Researcher : Fielding R

Project Title:18th UICC International Cancer Congress Do Quality of Life (QoL) Scales Have Utility in Predicting Cancer Survival?
Investigator(s):Fielding R
Department:Com Med - Behavioural Sci Unit
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:06/2002


Project Title:A three phase study on women facing breast cancer
Investigator(s):Fielding R, Lam WWT
Department:Com Med - Behavioural Sci Unit
Source(s) of Funding:Hong Kong Cancer Fund - General Award
Start Date:09/2007


Project Title:Longitudinal study of psychosocial needs and distress of Chinese women with advanced breast cancer
Investigator(s):Fielding R, Lam WWT, Tsang WHJ, Suen TKD, Epstein R, Kwong A
Department:Com Med - Behavioural Sci Unit
Source(s) of Funding:Hong Kong Cancer Fund - General Award
Start Date:04/2008


Project Title:Health promotion knowledge, attitudes, skills and expectations of medical students
Investigator(s):Fielding R, Johnston JM, Lo LS
Department:Com Med - Behavioural Sci Unit
Source(s) of Funding:Leung Kau Kui Research and Teaching Endowment Fund - Teaching Grants
Start Date:06/2009


Project Title:Behavioural changes in relation to risk perception and prevention of avian and human influenza in the general population of Hong Kong, 2006 to 2009
Investigator(s):Fielding R, Cowling BJ, Lam WWT
Department:Com Med - Behavioural Sci Unit
Source(s) of Funding:Research Fund for the Control of Infectious Diseases - Full Grants
Start Date:12/2009


Project Title:Public Health
Investigator(s):Fielding R, Chu CH
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding for Strategic Research Theme
Start Date:09/2013


Project Title:A Longitudinal Study of Chinese Parental Decision Making on HPV Vaccination for Adolescent Girls
Investigator(s):Fielding R, Lam WWT, Wu JTK, Liao Q
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:11/2013
Completion Date:02/2017


Project Title:Diet after diagnosis: a qualitative study to explore the dietary choices made by newly diagnosed breast cancer patients
Investigator(s):Fielding R, Lam WWT, Tin SPP
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:05/2015


Project Title:18th International Psycho Oncology Society Congress.; Evidence for, and need to prevent residual symptoms in cancer – a core secondary prevention function in cancer care.
Investigator(s):Fielding R
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:10/2016
Completion Date:10/2016


List of Research Outputs

Cui B., Liao Q., Lam W.W.T., Liu Z.P. and Fielding R., Avian influenza A/H7N9 risk perception, information trust and adoption of protective behaviours among poultry farmers in Jiangsu Province, China, BMC Public Health. 2017, 17(1): 463.
Fielding R., Lam W.W.T., Liao Q., Lai C.L., Tsang W.H.J., Ip D.K.M. and Yuen R.M.F., Perceptions of cancer risk and self-care practices: comparison of groups at different risk for cancers, Hong Kong Medical Journal. 2016, 22 Suppl 6(6): 8-12.
Grassi L., Fujisawa D., Odyio P., Asuzu C., Ashley L., Bultz B., Travado L. and Fielding R., Disparities in psychosocial cancer care: a report from the International Federation of Psycho-oncology Societies, Psycho-Oncology. 2016, 25(10): 1127-36.
Hui L.L., Lam H.S., Lau E.Y.Y., Nelson E.A.S., Wong T.W. and Fielding R., Prenatal dioxin exposure and neurocognitive development in Hong Kong 11-year-old children, Environmental Research. 2016, 150: 205-212.
Lam W.W.T., Tse M.A., Ng C.N.L., Chung E.K.M. and Fielding R., Psychometric assessment of the Chinese version of the abbreviated expanded prostate cancer index composite (EPIC-26) and the Clinical Practice Version (EPIC-CP) in Chinese men with prostate cancer, Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. 2017, 53(6): 1085-90.
Liao Q., Lam W.W.T. and Fielding R., Perceived information trustworthiness and parents' risk perceptions regarding childhood seasonal influenza vaccination in Hong Kong, In: Lee C., International Congress of Behavioral Medicine. Melbourne, Springer, 2016, 23.
Wu P., Chiu W.H., Fang J., Liao Q., Fielding R. and Cowling B.J., Population behavior and attitude towards influenza A(H7N9) in Hong Kong, 2013-2015, Options IX for the Control of Influenza, Chicago, 2016.
YIP S.C. and Fielding R., Health and greenhouse gas emission implications of reducing meat intakes in Hong Kong, International Journal of Biological, Biomolecular, Agricultural, Food and Biotechnological Engineering. 2017, 11(2): 60-9.
ZHANG N., Fielding R., Soong S.I., Chan K.K.L., Lee C., Ng A., Sze W.K., Tsang W.H.J., Lee V.H.F. and Lam W.W.T., Psychometric assessment of the Chinese version of the brief illness perception questionnaire in breast cancer survivors, PLoS One. 2017, 12(3): e0174093.


Researcher : Fong SM

Project Title:Enhancing neuromuscular performance and central nervous system plasticity through functional movement-power training to improve balance strategies in children with developmental coordination disorder: A randomised controlled trial
Investigator(s):Fong SM
Department:Institute of Human Performance
Source(s) of Funding:Early Career Scheme (ECS)
Start Date:01/2015


Project Title:Randomised controlled trial of Qigong training programme to alleviate arm oedema, reduce shoulder impairment, improve body balance and quality of life in community-dwelling breast cancer survivors
Investigator(s):Fong SM, Tian L
Department:Institute of Human Performance
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2015
Completion Date:07/2017


Project Title:A randomised controlled trial of the effectiveness of adapted Taekwondo training on skeletal development and motor proficiency in pre-pubertal children with developmental coordination disorder
Investigator(s):Fong SM, Fong DYT, Tian L
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:09/2016


Project Title:Helping children with developmental coordination disorder (DCD): A randomized controlled trial
Investigator(s):Fong SM, Hung YS, Fong DYT, Cheung CYA
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2017


List of Research Outputs

CHENG T.Y.Y., Tsang W.W.N., Macfarlane D.J. and Fong S.M., The impacts of increasing physical activity on motor functions, behaviours, activity participation and quality of life of children with developmental coordination disorder, 21st Research Postgraduate Symposium, 1-2 December 2016, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong. 2016.
CHENG T.Y.Y., Tsang W.W.N., Macfarlane D.J. and Fong S.M., The impacts of increasing physical activity on motor functions, behaviours, activity participation and quality of life of children with developmental coordination disorder, 5th HKASMSS Student Conference on Sports Medicine, Rehabilitation and Exercise Science 2016, 26 Nov 2016, Hong Kong Association of Sports Medicine and Sports Science, Hong Kong. 2016.
CHOW C.C., YAM T.T.T., Chung J.W.Y. and Fong S.M., Effects of post-exercise ice-water and room-temperature water immersion on the sensory organization of balance control and lower limb proprioception in amateur rugby players: A randomized controlled trial, Medicine (Baltimore). 2017, 96: e6146.
CHOW C.C., Chung J.W.Y. and Fong S.M., Effects of post-exercise water immersion at different temperatures on muscular performance and vertical jump height in young rugby players: a randomized controlled trial, International Symposium - Physical Activity and Fitness of the Young Generation in Asia-Pacific, Department of Sports Science and Physical Education, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong. 2017.
CHOW C.C., Chung J.W.Y., Macfarlane D.J. and Fong S.M., Sensory organization and balance performance of amateur rugby players, 21st Research Postgraduate Symposium, 1-2 December 2016, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong. 2016.
CHOW G.C.C., Chung J.W.Y., Ma A.W.W., Macfarlane D.J. and Fong S.M., Sensory organization and reactive balance control of amateur rugby players, European Journal of Sport Science. 2017, 17: 400-406.
Chung L.M.Y., Fong S.M. and Chung J.W.Y., Identification on sensory attributes and children’s ratings of fruits and vegetables with and without appearance modification: A pilot study, Journal of Child and Adolescent Behavior. 2016, 4: 324.
Chung L.M.Y., Fong S.M. and Ma A.W.W., Role of Behavioural Feedback in Nutrition Education for Enhancing Nutrition Knowledge and Improving Nutritional Behaviour among Adolescents, Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 2017.
Fong S.M., A comparison of axial and appendicular bone mineral density between older Ving Tsun Chinese martial art practitioners and non-practitioners, 12th International Symposium on Health Aging, Research Centre of Heart, Brain, Hormone and Healthy Aging, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong. 2017.
Fong S.M., CHOW C.C. and Chung J.W.Y., A randomized clinical trial to compare the effects of ice-water immersion with cold-water immersion on the cardiovascular responses in fatigued rugby players, Twentieth Anniversary Scientific Meeting, 19 Nov 2016, The Institute of Cardiovascular Science and Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong. 2016.
Fong S.M., Chung J.W.Y., CHENG T.Y.Y., YAM T.T.T., Fong D.Y.T., Cheung C.Y.A., Chiu H.C., Yuen L., Yu Y.T.E., Hung Y.S., Macfarlane D.J. and Ng S.S.M., Attention during functional tasks is associated with motor performance in children with developmental coordination disorder: A cross-sectional study, Medicine (Baltimore). 2016, 95: e4935.
Fong S.M., Biomechanics of skeletal muscle lecture, Department of Health and Physical Education, Education University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong. 2017.
Fong S.M. and LEUNG C.Y., Bone mineral density, balance performance and self-efficacy and falls in breast cancer survivors with and without Qigong training: A pilot study, 20th East Asian Forum of Nursing Scholars, School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong. 2017.
Fong S.M., Choi W.M., Luk W.S., YAM T.T.T., LEUNG C.Y. and Chung J.W.Y., Bone mineral density, balance performance, balance self-efficacy and falls in breast cancer survivors with and without Qigong training: An observational study, 2017, 1-7.
Fong S.M., Children with autism spectrum disorders have altered postural control strategies and standing balance performance: Implications for training, Hong Kong ASD Conference 2017, 9 Jan 2017, Faculty of Social Sciences, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong. 2017.
Fong S.M., Effects of a community-based functional movement-power training program on neuromuscular performance and balance strategies in school-age children with developmental coordination disorder: A randomized controlled trial, Primary Care Research Symposium 2017 – Implementing Quality in Primary Care, Department of Family Medicine and Primary Care, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong. 2017.
Fong S.M., Chu S.K.W., Lau W.W.F., Doherty I. and Hew K.F.T., Incorporating wiki technology in a traditional biostatistics course: Influence on BSc (Exercise and Health) students’ collaborative learning, approaches to learning and course performance, CETL One-day Conference - Influencing Teaching and Learning Practice: Achieving the Ripple Effect, 8 March 2017, Centre for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong. 2017.
Fong S.M., Martial arts and health: Translating research into practice, School of Health Science (Occupational Therapy), Western Sydney University, Australia. 2017.
Fong S.M., Chan J.S.M., Bae Y.H., YAM T.T.T., Chung L.M.Y., Ma A.W.W. and Kuisma R., Musculoskeletal profile of middle-aged Ving Tsun Chinese martial art practitioners: A cross-sectional study, Medicine (Baltimore). 2017, 96: e5961.
Fong S.M., Chu S.K.W., Lau W.W.F., Doherty I. and Hew K.F.T., Using Wiki technology for teaching, learning and assessment in a BSc (Exercise and Health) research method course: A pilot study, Frontiers in Medical and Health Sciences Education Promoting Excellence in Assessment, 4 – 5 Nov 2016, Bau Institute of Medical and Health Sciences Education, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong. 2016.
Fong S.M., Ving Tsun martial art training for middle-aged adults: an exploratory study, CPCE Health Conference 2017, 16 January 2017, College of Professional and Continuing Education, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong. 2017.
Kim K.H., Lee K.B., Bae Y.H., Fong S.M. and Lee S.M., Effects of progressive backward body weight supported treadmill training on gait ability in chronic stroke patients: A randomized controlled trial, Technology and Health Care. 2017.
LEUNG C.Y., Liu K.P.Y., Macfarlane D.J. and Fong S.M., Effects of Qigong exercise on physio-psycho-social status of breast cancer survivors: A review, 21st Research Postgraduate Symposium, 1-2 December 2016, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong. 2016.
LEUNG C.Y., Liu K.P.Y. and Fong S.M., Effects of qigong training on physical and psychosocial well-being of breast cancer survivors: a systematic review, Nursing and Palliative Care. 2016, 2: 1-7.
Ng S.S.M., Lau B.K.C., Law G.T.C., Wom C.W.K., Liu T.W., Tam E.W., Tse M. and Fong S.M., Sideways walk test: reliability and association with lower limb motor function after stroke, Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine. 2016, 48: 657-665.
Tsang W.W.N. and Fong S.M., Stability Limits of Standing Postural Control in young male Ving Tsun Chinese Martial Art Practitioners: A pilot study in Hong Kong, Rehabilitation Sciences. 2017, 2: 30-34.
Tse A.C., Fong S.M., Wong W.L.T. and Masters R.S.W., Analogy motor learning by young children: a study of rope skipping, European Journal of Sport Science. 2017, 17(2): 152-159.
Wong J.Y.H., Chan M.M.K., Lok Y.W.K., Ngai F.W., Pang M.T.H., Chan K.Y., YAU H.Y.J., CHOI P.H. and Fong S.M., Chinese Women Health Ambassadors Program: A Process Evaluation, Journal of Clinical Nursing. 2016.
YAM T.T.T. and Fong S.M., A comparison of lean mass and total mass between children with and without developmental coordination disorder: a Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry study, International Symposium - Physical Activity and Fitness of the Young Generation in Asia-Pacific, Department of Sports Science and Physical Education, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong. 2017.
YAM T.T.T. and Fong S.M., Effects of Kinesio Tape on lower limb joint proprioception, muscular and balance performances in healthy individuals: A review, 21st Research Postgraduate Symposium, 1-2 December 2016, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong. . 2016.


Researcher : Fukuda K

Project Title:AMR Comprehensive Etiology (ACE) Study
Investigator(s):Fukuda K, Peiris JSM, Cowling BJ
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2017




Researcher : Fung ROP

List of Research Outputs

Cowling B.J., Chan K.H., Chu K.W., Fang J., Fung R.O.P., So H.C., Seto W.H., Ip D.K.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Cowling B.J., Diagnostic performance of the Sofia Analyzer in outpatient clinics, Options IX for The Control of Influenza, Chicago. 2016.
Leung N.H.L., Chan K.H., Chu K.W., Fang J., Fung R.O.P., So H.C., Seto W.H., Ip D.K.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Cowling B.J., Diagnostic performance of the Sofia Analyzer in outpatient clinics., Options for the Control of Influenza IX, Chicago, USA, Aug 24-28, 2016. . 2016.
Ng T.W., Tam Y.H., So H.C., Fung R.O.P., Chu K.W., Fang J., Ip D.K.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Cowling B.J., The effectiveness of seasonal influenza vaccine in Hong Kong, Options IX for the Control of Influenza, Chicago, 2016.


Researcher : GOPINATH D

List of Research Outputs

ZHOU J., Wu J., Zeng X., Huang G., Zou L., Song Y., GOPINATH D., Zhang X., Kang M., Lin J., Cowling B.J., Lindsley W.G., Ke C., Peiris J.S.M. and Yen H., Isolation of H5N6, H7N9 and H9N2 avian influenza A viruses from air sampled at live poultry markets in China, 2014 and 2015, Euro Surveillance. 2016, 21(35).


Researcher : Guan Y

Project Title:Vaccines for the control of H5N1 and other avian influenza viruses
Investigator(s):Guan Y
Department:Microbiology
Source(s) of Funding:The University of Hong Kong Foundation Seed Grant
Start Date:04/2002


Project Title:Searching for the precursor of SARS-Cov in Southern China
Investigator(s):Guan Y
Department:Microbiology
Source(s) of Funding:VCO SARS Research Fund
Start Date:07/2003


Project Title:Special Research Achievement Award 2003-2004
Investigator(s):Guan Y
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Special Research Achievement Award
Start Date:11/2004


Project Title:Partner State Key Laboratory of Emerging Infectious Diseases
Investigator(s):Guan Y
Department:Microbiology
Source(s) of Funding:Matching Fund for State Key Laboratory (SKL)
Start Date:02/2009


Project Title:Research Output Prize (Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine)
Investigator(s):Guan Y
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Research Output Prize (in Faculty)
Start Date:01/2013


Project Title:Outstanding Researcher Award 2013-14
Investigator(s):Guan Y
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Outstanding Researcher Award
Start Date:12/2014


List of Research Outputs

Cheung Y.M., Lam T.Y., Zhu H. and Guan Y., Evolution and spatial dissemination of the highly pathogenic Asian H5 avian influenza viruses., Virus Evol. . 2017, 3(Suppl 1): pii: vew036.041.
Cheung Y.M., Lam T.Y., Zhu H. and Guan Y., Evolution and spatial dissemination of the highly pathogenic Asian H5 avian influenza viruses, 21st International BioInformatics Workshop on Virus Evolution and Molecular Epidemiology. 2017.
Ducatez M., Sonnberg S., Crumpton J.C., Rubrum A., Phommachanh P., Douangngeun B., Peiris J.S.M., Guan Y., Webster R. and Webby R., Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 clade 2.3.2.1 and clade 2.3.4 viruses do not induce a clade-specific phenotype in mallard ducks., J Gen Virol. . 2017, 98(6): 1232-1244.
Ducatez M., Sonnberg S., Crumpton J.C., Rubrum A., Phommachanh P., Douangngeun B., Peiris J.S.M., Guan Y., Webster R. and Webby R., Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 clade 2.3.2.1 and clade 2.3.4 viruses do not induce a clade-specific phenotype in mallard ducks, Journal of General Virology. 2017, 98(6): 1232-44.
Duong V., Mey C., Eloit M., Zhu H., Danet L., Huang Z., Zou G., Tarantola A., Cheval J., Perot P., Laurent D., Richner B., Ky S., Heng S., Touch S., Sovann L., van Doorn R., Tan Tran T., Farrar J.J., Wentworth D.E., Das S.R., Stockwell T.B., Manuguerra J.C., Delpeyroux F., Guan Y., Altmeyer R. and Buchy P., Molecular epidemiology of human enterovirus 71 at the origin of an epidemic of fatal hand, foot and mouth disease cases in Cambodia, Emerging Microbes & Infections. 2016, 5: e104.
Hui P.Y., Chan L.Y., Kuok I.T., Mok K.P., Yang Z.F., Li R.F., Luk G.S., Lee E.F., Lai J.C.C., Yen H., Zhu H., Guan Y., Nicholls J.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Chan M.C.W., Tropism and innate host responses of influenza A/H5N6 virus: an analysis of ex vivo and in vitro cultures of the human respiratory tract, European Respiratory Journal. 2017, 49: 1601710.
Lam T.Y., Zhou B., Wang J., CHAI Y., Shen Y., Chen X., MA C., Hong W., Chen Y., Zhang Y., Duan L., Chen P., Jiang J., Zhang Y., Li L., Poon L.M.L., Webby R.J., Smith D.K., Leung G.M., Peiris J.S.M., Holmes E.C., Guan Y. and Zhu H., Faculty Outstanding Research Output Award 2015-2016, The University of Hong Kong. 2016.
Lam T.Y., Zhu H., Guan Y. and Holmes E.C., Genomic analysis of the emergence, evolution, and spread of human respiratory RNA viruses, Annual Review of Genomics and Human Genetics. 2016, 17: 193-218.
Li L., Zhu H. and Guan Y., Best Poster Presentation Award (as the supervisor and co-corresponding author), 21st International Bioinformatics Workshop on Virus Evolution and Molecular Epidemiology (VEME), Seoul, Republic of Korea. 2016.
Li L., Hong W., Duan L., Wang J., Lam T.Y., Zhu H. and Guan Y., Evolution of influenza A(H7N9) viruses from waves I to IV, Virus Evol.. 2017, 3(Suppl 1): pii: vew036.006.
Liu Y., Lam T.Y., Zhu H. and Guan Y., Application of large-scale sequencing and data analysis to research on emerging infectious diseases., Virus Evol.. 2017, 3(Suppl 1): pii: vew036.023.
Truelove S., Zhu H., Lessler J., Riley S., Read J.M., Wang S., Kwok K.O., Guan Y., Jiang C.Q. and Cummings D.A., A comparison of hemagglutination inhibition and neutralization assays for characterizing immunity to seasonal influenza A, Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses. 2016, 10(6): 518-24.
YU G., Smith D.K., Zhu H., Guan Y. and Lam T.Y., ggtree: an R package for visualization and annotation of phylogenetic trees with their covariates and other associated data. , Methods Ecol Evol. . 2017, 8: 28-36.


Researcher : HUANG R

List of Research Outputs

HUANG R., Ho D.S.Y., Wang M.P., Lo W.S. and Lam T.H., Reported alcohol drinking and mental health problems in Hong Kong Chinese adolescents, Drug and Alcohol Dependence. 2016, 164: 47-54.
WU Y., Wang M.P., RUAN R., Ho D.S.Y., Leung L.T., HUANG R., Chen J. and Lam T.H., Prevalence of passive drinking in Hong Kong adolescents (abstract & oral presentation), 6th Asia-Pacific Conference on Public Health, 24-25 August 2016, Bangkok, Thailand. 2016.


Researcher : Ho CYH

Project Title:5th CIFA Regional Symposium 2016, Asian Families: Change and Consistency; The Mediating Effect of Positive Psychology Behaviors on Family Health, Happiness and Harmony in a Community-based Family Intervention: Happy Family Kitchen Movement under Hong Kong Jockey Club FAMILY Project
Investigator(s):Ho CYH
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:11/2016
Completion Date:11/2016


List of Research Outputs

Ho C.Y.H., Mui M., Wan N.T.A., Ng Y.L., Stewart S.M., Yew C., Lam T.H. and Chan S.S.C., Happy family kitchen II: A cluster randomized controlled trial of a community-based positive psychology family intervention for subjective happiness and health-related quality of life in Hong Kong, In: Doug Altman Jeremy Grimshaw, Trials. London, BioMed Central, 2016, 17: 367.
Ho C.Y.H., Mui M., Wan N.T.A., Ng Y.L., Stewart S.M., Yew C., Lam T.H. and Chan S.S.C., Happy family kitchen: A community-based research for enhancing family communication and well-being in Hong Kong, Journal of Family Psychology. Washington, American Psychological Association, 2016, 30(6): 752-62.


Researcher : Ho DSY

Project Title:Hong Kong Council on Smoking and Health (COSH) - youth smoking and health survey 2003
Investigator(s):Ho DSY
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Hong Kong Council on Smoking and Health - General Award
Start Date:02/2003


Project Title:School-based survey on smoking among students 2010/11
Investigator(s):Ho DSY, Lo WS, Lam TH
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Health, Welfare and Food Bureau - General Award
Start Date:08/2010


Project Title:Evaluation of anti-smoking theatre performance “Smokefree Superkid” for primary school students in 2010-11
Investigator(s):Ho DSY
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Hong Kong Council on Smoking and Health - General Award
Start Date:09/2010


Project Title:The evaluation of the New Basic Life Skills Training Programme
Investigator(s):Ho DSY, Lo WS, Lam TH
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Department of Health - General Award
Start Date:08/2011


Project Title:Provision of Services for Developing Age-specific Education Materials to facilitate parents, teachers and other parties to appropriately communicate with children to prevent underage drinking
Investigator(s):Ho DSY
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Centre for Health Protection
Start Date:07/2012


Project Title:School-based Survey on Smoking Among Students 2012/13
Investigator(s):Ho DSY
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Food and Health Bureau - General Award
Start Date:07/2012


Project Title:Evaluation of anti-smoking theatre performance "The Smoke-free Journey of Red Hoodlet" for primary school students in 2012-13
Investigator(s):Ho DSY, Wang MP
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Hong Kong Council on Smoking and Health - General Award
Start Date:12/2012


Project Title:A cross-sectional survey on passive drinking and forced drinking in Hong Kong adolescents
Investigator(s):Ho DSY, Wang MP, Lam TH
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:05/2015


Project Title:Sugar-sweetened beverage intake in Hong Kong primary school children: prevalence, risk factors and prospective effects on weight change
Investigator(s):Ho DSY, Wang MP, Chen J, Lam TH
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2016


Project Title:School-based survey on smoking among students 2016/17
Investigator(s):Ho DSY, Wang MP, Lam TH
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Food and Health Bureau - General Award
Start Date:07/2016


Project Title:Evaluation Study on School Interactive Education Theatre Programme 2016-17
Investigator(s):Ho DSY, Wang MP
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Hong Kong Council on Smoking and Health - General Award
Start Date:09/2016


Project Title:Focus Group Study on Perceptions of Tobacco Packaging among Children and Youths
Investigator(s):Ho DSY, Wang MP, Chen J
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Hong Kong Council on Smoking and Health - General Award
Start Date:12/2016


Project Title:Changing social norms around smoking: A cluster randomized controlled trial to address tobacco use among adolescents in Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Ho DSY, Lam TH, Wang MP, Jiang N
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2017


Project Title:Study on smoking-related trends and overall effects of COSH Education Theatre Programme in Hong Kong Primary School Students
Investigator(s):Ho DSY, Wang MP, Lam TH
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Hong Kong Council on Smoking and Health - General Award
Start Date:04/2017


List of Research Outputs

CHEN J., Ho D.S.Y., LEUNG L.T., Wang M.P. and Lam T.H., Association between self-esteem and nicotine dependence in adolescents (poster presentation), 2017 SRNT Annual Meeting, March 8-11, 2017, Florence, Italy. 2017.
CHEN J., Ho D.S.Y., LEUNG L.T., Wang M.P. and Lam T.H., Associations of unhappiness with sociodemographic factors and unhealthy behaviours in Chinese adolescents, European Journal of Public Health. 2017, 27: 518-524.
CHEN J., Ho D.S.Y., Wang M.P. and Lam T.H., Negative perceptions of parental smoking among 61810 Hong Kong adolescents: A cross sectional school based survey. Tobacco Prevention and Cessation, Tobacco Prevention and Cessation. Crete, Greece, European Publishing, 2016, 2: 71.
Cheung Y.T.D., Wang M.P., Jiang N., Ho D.S.Y., Kwong A., Lai V. and Lam T.H., Public support for e-cigarette regulation and its correlates in Hong Kong: a population-based cross-sectional study (poster and abstract), 2017 SRNT Annual Meeting, March 8-11, 2017, Florence, Italy. 2017.
Cheung Y.T.D., Wang M.P., Ho D.S.Y., Jiang N., Kwong A., Lai V. and Lam T.H., Public support for electronic cigarette regulation in Hong Kong: A population-based cross-sectional study, International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2017, 14: 709.
Cheung Y.T.D., Wang M.P., Ho D.S.Y., Kwong A., Lai V. and Lam T.H., Support for plain cigarette packaging and its relation with reactions to current graphic health warning: a population-based cross-sectional study (poster and abstract), 2017 SRNT Annual Meeting, March 8-11, 2017, Florence, Italy. 2017.
HUANG R., Ho D.S.Y., Wang M.P., Lo W.S. and Lam T.H., Reported alcohol drinking and mental health problems in Hong Kong Chinese adolescents, Drug and Alcohol Dependence. 2016, 164: 47-54.
Ho D.S.Y., Alcohol Consumption and Public Health, Harvard College in Asia Program – Hong Kong Spring Conference 2017. 2017.
Ho D.S.Y., Epidemiology Advisor, Hong Kong Medical Journal. 2017.
Jiang N., Ho D.S.Y. and Lam T.H., Electronic cigarette marketing tactics in Mainland China, Tobacco Control. 2017, 26(2): 230-2.
Jiang N., Ho D.S.Y., Wang M.P., LEUNG L.T. and Lam T.H., The relationship of waterpipe use with cigarette smoking susceptibility and nicotine dependence: A cross-sectional study among Hong Kong adolescents, Addictive Behaviors. 2017, 64: 123-128.
LEUNG L.T., Ho D.S.Y., Chen J., Wang M.P. and Lam T.H., Flavoured electronic cigarette use and intention to smoke cigarettes in never smoking Hong Kong adolescents (poster and abstract), 2017 SRNT Annual Meeting, March 8-11, 2017, Florence, Italy. 2017.
LEUNG L.T., Ho D.S.Y., Wang M.P. and Lam T.H., Secondhand smoke from multiple sources, thirdhand smoke and respiratory symptoms in Hong Kong adolescents, Nicotine & Tobacco Research. 2016, ntw302.
LUK T.T., Wang M.P., WU Y., LEUNG L.T., Lam T.H. and Ho D.S.Y., Perceived inter-parental relationship and smoking behaviours in Hong Kong adolescents (poster and abstract), 2017 SRNT Annual Meeting, March 8-11, 2017, Florence, Italy. 2017.
NCD Risk Factor Collaboration , Lam T.H., Ho D.S.Y., Jiang C. and et al , A century of trends in adult human height, eLife. 2016, 5: e13410.
NCD Risk Factor Collaboration , Lam T.H., Ho D.S.Y. and et al , Worldwide trends in blood pressure from 1975 to 2015: A pooled analysis of 1479 population-based measurement studies with 19.1 million participants, Lancet. 2017, 389(10064): 37-55.
Suen Y.N., Wang M.P., Ho D.S.Y., Chan S.S.C. and Lam T.H., Longitudinal changes and predictors of secondhand smoke exposure at home in mothers and young children in Hong Kong (poster and abstract), 2017 SRNT Annual Meeting, March 8-11, 2017, Florence, Italy. 2017.
WU Y., Wang M.P., Ho D.S.Y., Kwong A., Lai V. and Lam T.H., Disagreement on electronic cigarette regulation was associated with less support for tobacco control policy in Hong Kong (poster and abstract), 2017 SRNT Annual Meeting, March 8-11, 2017, Florence, Italy. 2017.
WU Y., Wang M.P., Leung L.T., Chen J., Lam T.H. and Ho D.S.Y., Electronic cigarette use was associated with respiratory symptoms among never smoking adolescents in Hong Kong (abstract), 21st Research Postgraduate Symposium, Hong Kong. 2016.
WU Y., Wang M.P., RUAN R., Ho D.S.Y., Leung L.T., HUANG R., Chen J. and Lam T.H., Prevalence of passive drinking in Hong Kong adolescents (abstract & oral presentation), 6th Asia-Pacific Conference on Public Health, 24-25 August 2016, Bangkok, Thailand. 2016.


Researcher : Ho LM

List of Research Outputs

CHEN Y., Liu J., Chan D., Sit K.Y., Wong C.K., Ho K.L., Ho L.M., ZHEN Z., Lam Y.M., Lau C.P., Au T.W.K., Tse H.F. and Yiu K.H., Prevalence, predictors and clinical outcome of residual pulmonary hypertension following tricuspid annuloplasty, Journal of the American Heart Association. 2016.
Yeung W.F., Chung K.F., Zhang Z., Chan W.C., Zhang S.P., Ng R.M.K., Chan C.L.W., Ho L.M., Yu Y.M. and Lao L., Electroacupuncture for tapering off long-term benzodiazepine use: study protocol of randomized controlled trial, BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2017, 17 (1): 183.


Researcher : Ho YKS

List of Research Outputs

Ip D.K.M., So H.C., Fang J., Xiao J., Chu K.W., Ho Y.K.S., Leung G.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Cowling B.J., Preliminary Findings from a Randomized Controlled Trial of the Effect of Fever Suppression by Antipyretics on Medically Attended Influenza Virus Infections [Oral Presentation]. , Options for the Control of Influenza IX, Chicago, USA, Aug 24-28, 2016.. 2016.


Researcher : Huang J

List of Research Outputs

Huang J., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., The association of air pollution with birthweight and gestational age: evidence from Hong Kong's ‘Children of 1997’ birth cohort, Journal of Public Health. 2016, 39(3): 476-84.
Huang J., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., The association of air pollution with pubertal development: Evidence from Hong Kong’s “Children of 1997” birth cohort, American Journal of Epidemiology. 2017, 185(10): 914-23.


Researcher : Hui LL

Project Title:Doris Zimmern HKU-Cambridge Hughes Hall Fellowships 2014-15 (Second Round)
Investigator(s):Hui LL
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Doris Zimmern HKU-Cambridge Hughes Hall Fellowships
Start Date:09/2014


Project Title:The consequences of in-utero exposure to gestational diabetes on metabolic health in adolescence: does breastfeeding make a difference?
Investigator(s):Hui LL, Schooling CM, Lee SL
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:02/2015
Completion Date:05/2017


Project Title:Serum interleukin 6 and insulin resistance - a Mendelian randomization study
Investigator(s):Hui LL, Schooling CM, Au Yeung SLR
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:04/2016


Project Title:Cardiovascular disease risk factors in late adolescence of late preterm and early term births: a prospective observation from the "Children of 1997" birth cohort
Investigator(s):Hui LL, Schooling CM
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:04/2016


List of Research Outputs

Hui L.L., Lam H.S., Lau E.Y.Y., Nelson E.A.S., Wong T.W. and Fielding R., Prenatal dioxin exposure and neurocognitive development in Hong Kong 11-year-old children, Environmental Research. 2016, 150: 205-212.


Researcher : Hui PY

Project Title:Host-targeted antiviral strategy for influenza virus infection–the interference of sterol metabolism and influenza virus infection
Investigator(s):Hui PY, Chan MCW
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:04/2015
Completion Date:09/2016


Project Title:Role of focal adhesion kinase in influenza virus infection and potential therapeutic effects of its inhibitor in severe human influenza disease
Investigator(s):Hui PY, Chan WY, Chan MCW, Nicholls JM
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:08/2015


Project Title:Options IX for the Control Influenza; Tropism and innate host responses of a novel avian influenza A/H5N6 virus in ex vivo and in vitro models of the human respiratory tract
Investigator(s):Hui PY
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:08/2016
Completion Date:08/2016


Project Title:Tropism and innate host responses of influenza A/H5N6 virus: an analysis of ex-vivo and in-vitro cultures of the human respiratory tract
Investigator(s):Hui PY
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2017


List of Research Outputs

Chan L.Y., Mok K.P., Hui P.Y., Kang S.R., Yue Y.K., Mak N.K., Wong N.S., Peiris J.S.M. and Chan M.C.W., Role of indirubin-3'-oxime as an antiviral and immunomodulatory agent in the treatment of severe human influenza virus infection, Health Research Symposium 2017 . 2017.
Hui P.Y., LI H.S., Cheung M.C., Chan R.W.Y., Yuen K.M., Mok K.P., Nicholls J.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Chan M.C.W., Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 virus delays apoptotic responses via activation of STAT3, Options IX for The Control of Influenza . 2016.
Hui P.Y., Chan L.Y., Mok K.P., KUOK I.T., Nicholls J.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Chan M.C.W., Tropism and innate host responses of a novel avian influenza A/H5N6 virus in ex vivo and in vitro models of the human respiratory tract, Options IX for the Control of Influenza. 2016.
Hui P.Y., Chan L.Y., Kuok I.T., Mok K.P., Yang Z.F., Li R.F., Luk G.S., Lee E.F., Lai J.C.C., Yen H., Zhu H., Guan Y., Nicholls J.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Chan M.C.W., Tropism and innate host responses of influenza A/H5N6 virus: an analysis of ex vivo and in vitro cultures of the human respiratory tract, European Respiratory Journal. 2017, 49: 1601710.


Researcher : Ip DKM

Project Title:Influenza Resistance Information Study (IRIS)
Investigator(s):Ip DKM, Cowling BJ
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:F Hoffmann-La Roche and Co. Ltd. - General Award
Start Date:10/2009


Project Title:The effectiveness of seasonal influenza vaccine in Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Ip DKM, Cowling BJ, Tam YH, Peiris JSM
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:03/2015


Project Title:Effect of host genetic polymorphism on transmission of influenza virus infection in a household setting
Investigator(s):Ip DKM, Cherny SS, Cowling BJ
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:09/2015


Project Title:A Randomized Controlled Trial on the Effect of Fever Suppression by Antipyretics on Influenza
Investigator(s):Ip DKM, Cowling BJ, Peiris JSM
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:03/2016


Project Title:Development and evaluation of a smartphone apps-based school absenteeism reporting system for infectious disease surveillance among local schools in Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Ip DKM, Cowling BJ, Lau EHY
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:04/2016


Project Title:Fight the Flu: Health promotion in Primary Schools and Kindergartens in Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Ip DKM, Cowling BJ, Tam YH, Lau EHY, Wong YT, So HC, Au CYJ
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Health Care and Promotion Fund - Research Grant Projects
Start Date:06/2016


Project Title:Options IX for the Control of Influenza Conference; Preliminary findings from a randomized controlled trial of the effect of fever suppression by antipyretics on medically attended influenza virus infections/Workplace Productivity Losses related to Acute Upper Respiratory Tract Infections among Health Care Workers in Hong Kong/Development and Evaluation of an Electronic School Absenteeism System for Influenza‐Like‐ Illness Surveillance in Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Ip DKM
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:08/2016
Completion Date:08/2016


List of Research Outputs

Chung H.Y., Wong C.W.Y., Lai C.K.C., Siu H.K., Tsang D.N.C., Yeung K.Y., Ip D.K.M. and Tam P.K.H., A prospective interventional study to examine the effect of a silver alloy and hydrogel-coated catheter on the incidence of catheter-associated urinary tract infection, Hong Kong Medical Journal. 2017, 23(3): 239-245.
Chung H.Y., Wong C.W.Y., Ip D.K.M., Tam P.K.H. and Wong K.K.Y., Is laparoscopic surgery better than open surgery for the repair of congenital duodenal obstruction? A review of the current evidences, Journal of Pediatric Surgery. 2017, 52(3): 498-503.
Cowling B.J., Chan K.H., Chu K.W., Fang J., Fung R.O.P., So H.C., Seto W.H., Ip D.K.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Cowling B.J., Diagnostic performance of the Sofia Analyzer in outpatient clinics, Options IX for The Control of Influenza, Chicago. 2016.
Cowling B.J., Perera R.A.P.M., Fang J., Ip D.K.M., Chu K.W., Peiris J.S.M. and Leung G.M., Influenza virus infections and immunity in a cohort of school-age children over a 5-year period, Options IX for the Control of Influenza, Chicago, 2016.
Fielding R., Lam W.W.T., Liao Q., Lai C.L., Tsang W.H.J., Ip D.K.M. and Yuen R.M.F., Perceptions of cancer risk and self-care practices: comparison of groups at different risk for cancers, Hong Kong Medical Journal. 2016, 22 Suppl 6(6): 8-12.
Friesen M.C., Lan Q., Ge C., Locke S.J., Hosgood D., Fritschi L., Sadkowsky T., Chen Y.C., Wei H., Chen K., Lam T.H., Kwong Y.L., Chen K., Xu C.Q., Su Y.C., Chiu B.C.H., Ip D.K.M., Purdue M.P., Bassig B.A., Rothman N. and Vermeulen R., Evaluation of automatically assigned job-specific interview modules, Annals of Occupational Hygiene. 2016, 60(7): 885-99.
Ip D.K.M., Wong K.K.Y. and Tam P.K.H., Clinical Research and Evidence-Based Pediatric Surgery , In: Prem Puri, Pediatric Surgery . Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2017, 1-17.
Ip D.K.M., Lau E.H.Y., Tam Y.H., So H.C., Lam C.K., Fang J., Leung G.M. and Cowling B.J., Development and Evaluation of an Electronic School Absenteeism System for Influenza-Like-Illness Surveillance in Hong Kong, Options IX for the Control of Influenza, Chicago, 2016.
Ip D.K.M., Development and Evaluation of an Electronic School Absenteeism System for Influenza-Like-Illness Surveillance in Hong Kong (poster presentation), Options IX for The Control of Influenza, August 24-28, 2016, Chicago, USA. 2016.
Ip D.K.M., So H.C., Fang J., Xiao J., Chu K.W., Ho Y.K.S., Leung G.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Cowling B.J., Preliminary Findings from a Randomized Controlled Trial of the Effect of Fever Suppression by Antipyretics on Medically Attended Influenza Virus Infections [Oral Presentation]. , Options for the Control of Influenza IX, Chicago, USA, Aug 24-28, 2016.. 2016.
Ip D.K.M., Preliminary findings from a randomized controlled trial of the effect of fever suppression by antipyretics on medically attended influenza virus infections (oral presentation), Options IX for The Control of Influenza, August 24-28, 2016, Chicago, USA. 2016.
Ip D.K.M., Lau L.L., Leung N.H.L., Fang J., Chan K.H., Chu K.W., Leung G.M., Peiris J.S.M., Uyeki T.M. and Cowling B.J., Viral shedding and transmission potential of asymptomatic and pauci-symptomatic influenza virus infections in the community, Clinical Infectious Diseases. 2016, 64(6): 736-742.
Ip D.K.M., Tam Y.H., So H.C., Xiao J., Fang J., Leung G.M., Kwok K.H. and Cowling B.J., Workplace Productivity Losses related to Acute Upper Respiratory Tract Infections among Health Care Workers in Hong Kong, Options IX for the Control of Influenza, Chicago, 2016.. 2016.
Ip D.K.M., Workplace Productivity Losses related to Acute Upper Respiratory Tract Infections among Health Care Workers in Hong Kong (poster presentation), Options IX for The Control of Influenza, August 24-28, 2016, Chicago, USA. 2016.
Leung N.H.L., Chan K.H., Chu K.W., Fang J., Fung R.O.P., So H.C., Seto W.H., Ip D.K.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Cowling B.J., Diagnostic performance of the Sofia Analyzer in outpatient clinics., Options for the Control of Influenza IX, Chicago, USA, Aug 24-28, 2016. . 2016.
Leung N.H.L., Huang W.W., Shiu E.Y.C., Xie Y., Chu K.W., Seto W.H., Ip D.K.M., Yen H., Mok K.P., Peiris J.S.M., Yang Z., Cowling B.J. and Ye D., Quantification of influenza virus RNA in aerosols in pediatrics patient rooms , Options for the Control of Influenza IX, Chicago, USA, Aug 24-28, 2016.. 2016.
Leung N.H.L., Huang W., SHIU E.Y.C., Xie Y., Chu K.W., Seto W.H., Ip D.K.M., Yen H., Li Y., Mok K.P., Peiris J.S.M., Yang Z., Cowling B.J. and Ye D., Quantification of influenza virus RNA in aerosols in pediatrics patient rooms, Options IX for the Control of Influenza, Chicago, 2016.
Ng T.W., Tam Y.H., So H.C., Fung R.O.P., Chu K.W., Fang J., Ip D.K.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Cowling B.J., The effectiveness of seasonal influenza vaccine in Hong Kong, Options IX for the Control of Influenza, Chicago, 2016.
So H.C., Xiao J., Fang J., Tam Y.H., Leung G.M., Kwok K.H., Cowling B.J. and Ip D.K.M., Health-related quality of life in young adults with acute respiratory infections, Options IX for the Control of Influenza, Chicago, 2016.
So H.C., Tam Y.H., Xiao J., Fang J., Kwok K.H., Cowling B.J. and Ip D.K.M., Knowledge, attitudes and practices on seasonal influenza vaccination among health care workers in Hong Kong, Options IX for the Control of Influenza, Chicago, 2016.
Tam Y.H., Ip D.K.M., Ng T.W., Peiris J.S.M. and Cowling B.J., Using point-of-care tests for influenza to aid clinical decisions in primary care setting, Options IX for the Control of Influenza, Chicago, 2016.
Tsang K.L., Fang J., Chan K.H., Ip D.K.M., Leung G.M., Peiris J.S.M., Cowling B.J. and Cauchemez S.T., Individual correlates of infectivity of influenza A virus infections in households , Options for the Control of Influenza IX, Chicago, USA, Aug 24-28, 2016.. 2016.
Xiao J., So H.C., Tam Y.H., Lau E.H.Y., Cowling B.J. and Ip D.K.M., Designing and pilot-testing a health promotion programme targeting early school-age children for influenza prevention in Hong Kong, Options IX for the Control of Influenza, Chicago, 2016.
Xiao J., So H.C., Tam Y.H., Lau E.H.Y., Cowling B.J. and Ip D.K.M., Designing and pilot-testing a health promotion programme targeting early school-aged children for influenza prevention in Hong Kong, Options IX for the Control of Influenza, Chicago, 2016.
Xu C., Fang J., Perera R.A.P.M., Kam M.S., Ng S., Chan Y.H., Chan K.H., Ip D.K.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Cowling B.J., Serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D was not associated with influenza virus infection in children and adults in Hong Kong, 2009-2010, Journal of Nutrition. 2016, 146(12): 2506-12.
Zhang Q., Wong O.L., Kwok K.O., Ip D.K.M., Cowling B.J. and Lau E.H.Y., Personal preventive measures for patients with different symptoms of influenza-like illness, Transmission of Respiratory Viruses: from basic science to evidence based options for control. Hong Kong, School of Public Health, 2017.
Zhang Q., Wong O.L., Kwok K.O., Ip D.K.M., Cowling B.J. and Lau E.H.Y., Symptom-specific health-seeking behavior pattern in Hong Kong, Annual Conference on Disaster Preparedness and Response. Hong Kong, HKCCM, 2016.


Researcher : Jiang C

List of Research Outputs

Lu L., Jiang C., Mackay D.F., Pell J.P., Cheng K.K., Lam T.H. and Thomas G.N., Exposure to secondhand smoke and risk of peripheral arterial disease in southern Chinese non-smokers: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study - Cardiovascular disease sub-cohort, Vascular. 2017, 25(3): 283-9.
NCD Risk Factor Collaboration , Lam T.H., Ho D.S.Y., Jiang C. and et al , A century of trends in adult human height, eLife. 2016, 5: e13410.
Xu L., Lam T.H., Jiang C., Zhang W., Jin Y.L., Zhu T., Lam H.K.B., Schooling C.M., Adab P., Thomas G.N. and Cheng K.K., Changes in adiposity in an older Chinese population in rapid economic transition, Obesity. 2016, 24(10): 2217-23.
Xu L., Jiang C., Schooling C.M., Zhang W., Cheng K.K. and Lam T.H., Liver enzymes as mediators of association between obesity and diabetes: the Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, Annals of Epidemiology. 2017, 27(3): 204-7.
Xu L., Jiang C., Lam T.H., Zhang W., Zhu F., Jin Y.L., Thomas G.N., Cheng K.K. and Schooling C.M., Mendelian randomization estimates of alanine aminotransferase with cardiovascular disease: Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, Human Molecular Genetics. 2017, 26(2): 430-7.
Xu S.J., Jiang C., Zhang W., Cheng K.K., Schooling C.M., Xu L., Liu B., Jin Y.L., Lam H.K.B. and Lam T.H., Alcohol sensitivity, alcohol use and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein in older Chinese men: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, Alcohol. 2016, 57: 41-8.
ZHONG Y., Jiang C., Cheng K.K., Zhang W., Jin Y.L., Lam T.H., Woo J., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Environment-wide association study to identify factors associated with hematocrit: evidence from the Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, Annals of Epidemiology. 2016, 26(9): 638-42.


Researcher : Jiang J

List of Research Outputs

Lam T.Y., Zhou B., Wang J., CHAI Y., Shen Y., Chen X., MA C., Hong W., Chen Y., Zhang Y., Duan L., Chen P., Jiang J., Zhang Y., Li L., Poon L.M.L., Webby R.J., Smith D.K., Leung G.M., Peiris J.S.M., Holmes E.C., Guan Y. and Zhu H., Faculty Outstanding Research Output Award 2015-2016, The University of Hong Kong. 2016.


Researcher : Jiang N

Project Title:E-cigarette use and perceptions among adults: findings from in-person interviews among current and former smokers
Investigator(s):Jiang N, Lam TH, Wang MP
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:01/2015
Completion Date:10/2016


Project Title:Research Study on Perceptions of E-cigarettes and Waterpipe among Young Adults in Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Jiang N, Lam TH, Ho DSY, Wang MP
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Hong Kong Council on Smoking and Health - General Award
Start Date:06/2016


Project Title:Perceptions about electronic cigarettes and waterpipe among young adults in Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Jiang N, Lam TH, Wang MP, Ho DSY
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2016
Completion Date:10/2016


Project Title:The 11th Asia-pacific Conference on Tobacco or Health; Perceptions and experiences with electronic cigarettes among Chinese adults
Investigator(s):Jiang N
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:09/2016
Completion Date:09/2016


List of Research Outputs

Cheung Y.T.D., Wang M.P., Jiang N., Ho D.S.Y., Kwong A., Lai V. and Lam T.H., Public support for e-cigarette regulation and its correlates in Hong Kong: a population-based cross-sectional study (poster and abstract), 2017 SRNT Annual Meeting, March 8-11, 2017, Florence, Italy. 2017.
Jiang N., Ho D.S.Y. and Lam T.H., Electronic cigarette marketing tactics in Mainland China, Tobacco Control. 2017, 26(2): 230-2.
Jiang N., Ho D.S.Y., Wang M.P., LEUNG L.T. and Lam T.H., The relationship of waterpipe use with cigarette smoking susceptibility and nicotine dependence: A cross-sectional study among Hong Kong adolescents, Addictive Behaviors. 2017, 64: 123-128.


Researcher : Johnston JM

Project Title:Multi-professional education among undergraduate medical and nursing students: effectiveness and acceptability
Investigator(s):Johnston JM, Leung GM, Chan SSC, Cheng YH, Fielding R
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Leung Kau Kui Research and Teaching Endowment Fund - Teaching Grants
Start Date:02/2005


Project Title:Hospital Accreditation Outcomes Research Programme
Investigator(s):Johnston JM
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Faculty Development Fund of Faculty of Medicine
Start Date:07/2010


Project Title:Hospital Accreditation Outcomes Research Programme
Investigator(s):Johnston JM
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Queen Mary Hospital Charitable Trust - Training and Research Assistance Scheme
Start Date:07/2010


Project Title:Healthcare Manpower Planning and Projection
Investigator(s):Johnston JM, Lam TH
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Commissioned Study: Healthcare Manpower Planning and Projection
Start Date:02/2012
Completion Date:06/2017


List of Research Outputs

Cerin E., ZHANG J., Barnett A., Sit C.H.P., Cheung M.M.C., Johnston J.M., Lai P.C. and Lee R.S.Y., Associations of objectively-assessed neighborhood characteristics with older adults’ total physical activity and sedentary time in an ultra-dense urban environment: Findings from the ALECS study, Health & Place. 2016, 42: 1-10.
Mohammed B.H., Johnston J.M., Harwell I., Yi H.S., Tsang K.W.K. and Haidar J.A., Intimate partner violence and utilization of maternal health care services in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, BMC Health Services Research. 2017, 17(1): 178.
Quan J., Li K.L., Pang H.M.H., Choi C.H., Siu S.C., Tang S.Y., Wat N.M., Woo J., Johnston J.M. and Leung G.M., Diabetes incidence and prevalence in Hong Kong, China during 2006-2014, Diabetic Medicine. 2016.
Wu B., Wang M., Grotzer T., Liu J. and Johnston J.M., Visualizing Complex Processes Using a Cognitive-Mapping Tool to Support the Learning of Clinical Reasoning, BMC Medical Education. 2016, 16: 216 (SSCI, SCI).


Researcher : KUOK IT

List of Research Outputs

Hui P.Y., Chan L.Y., Mok K.P., KUOK I.T., Nicholls J.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Chan M.C.W., Tropism and innate host responses of a novel avian influenza A/H5N6 virus in ex vivo and in vitro models of the human respiratory tract, Options IX for the Control of Influenza. 2016.
Hui P.Y., Chan L.Y., Kuok I.T., Mok K.P., Yang Z.F., Li R.F., Luk G.S., Lee E.F., Lai J.C.C., Yen H., Zhu H., Guan Y., Nicholls J.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Chan M.C.W., Tropism and innate host responses of influenza A/H5N6 virus: an analysis of ex vivo and in vitro cultures of the human respiratory tract, European Respiratory Journal. 2017, 49: 1601710.


Researcher : Kam MS

List of Research Outputs

Xu C., Fang J., Perera R.A.P.M., Kam M.S., Ng S., Chan Y.H., Chan K.H., Ip D.K.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Cowling B.J., Serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D was not associated with influenza virus infection in children and adults in Hong Kong, 2009-2010, Journal of Nutrition. 2016, 146(12): 2506-12.


Researcher : Kawachi I

List of Research Outputs

Kwok M.K., Schooling C.M., Subramanian S.V., Leung G.M. and Kawachi I., Pathways from parental educational attainment to adolescent blood pressure, Journal of Hypertension. 2016, 34: 1787-1795.
Ni M.Y., Li K.L., Pang H.M.H., Chan B.H.Y., Yuan Y., Kawachi I., Schooling C.M. and Leung G.M., Direct participation in and indirect exposure to the Occupy Central movement and depressive symptoms: a longitudinal study of Hong Kong adults, American Journal of Epidemiology. 2016, 184: 636-643.
Ni M.Y., Li K.L., Pang H.M.H., Chan B.H.Y., Kawachi I., Viswanath K., Schooling C.M. and Leung G.M., Longitudinal patterns and predictors of depression trajectories related to the 2014 occupy central/umbrella movement in Hong Kong, American Journal of Public Health. 2017, 107: 593-600.


Researcher : Kuok IT

List of Research Outputs

Hui P.Y., Chan L.Y., Mok K.P., KUOK I.T., Nicholls J.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Chan M.C.W., Tropism and innate host responses of a novel avian influenza A/H5N6 virus in ex vivo and in vitro models of the human respiratory tract, Options IX for the Control of Influenza. 2016.
Hui P.Y., Chan L.Y., Kuok I.T., Mok K.P., Yang Z.F., Li R.F., Luk G.S., Lee E.F., Lai J.C.C., Yen H., Zhu H., Guan Y., Nicholls J.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Chan M.C.W., Tropism and innate host responses of influenza A/H5N6 virus: an analysis of ex vivo and in vitro cultures of the human respiratory tract, European Respiratory Journal. 2017, 49: 1601710.


Researcher : Kwok KO

Project Title:Third International Conference on Infectious Disease Dynamics (Epidemics 3 2011) Self-reported social contacts as risk factors for infection during the main wave of the 2009 pandemic
Investigator(s):Kwok KO
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:11/2011


List of Research Outputs

Truelove S., Zhu H., Lessler J., Riley S., Read J.M., Wang S., Kwok K.O., Guan Y., Jiang C.Q. and Cummings D.A., A comparison of hemagglutination inhibition and neutralization assays for characterizing immunity to seasonal influenza A, Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses. 2016, 10(6): 518-24.
Zhang Q., Wong O.L., Kwok K.O., Ip D.K.M., Cowling B.J. and Lau E.H.Y., Personal preventive measures for patients with different symptoms of influenza-like illness, Transmission of Respiratory Viruses: from basic science to evidence based options for control. Hong Kong, School of Public Health, 2017.
Zhang Q., Wong O.L., Kwok K.O., Ip D.K.M., Cowling B.J. and Lau E.H.Y., Symptom-specific health-seeking behavior pattern in Hong Kong, Annual Conference on Disaster Preparedness and Response. Hong Kong, HKCCM, 2016.


Researcher : Kwok MK

Project Title:Unravelling secular trends of blood pressure in children and adolescents in Hong Kong: information for action
Investigator(s):Kwok MK, Schooling CM, Wong OL, Lin SC
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:01/2014
Completion Date:08/2016


Project Title:Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency and metabolomic profile in adolescence
Investigator(s):Kwok MK, Schooling CM
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:05/2016


Project Title:Society for Epidemiologic Research 50th Annual Meeting; Household and neighbourhood income and adolescent body mass index in a Chinese birth cohort: 'Children of 1997'
Investigator(s):Kwok MK
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:06/2017
Completion Date:06/2017


List of Research Outputs

Kwok M.K., Schooling C.M., Leung G.M. and Subramanian S.V., Grandparental education, parental education and adolescent blood pressure, Preventive Medicine. 2016, 90: 59-65.
Kwok M.K., Schooling C.M., Subramanian S.V., Leung G.M. and Kawachi I., Pathways from parental educational attainment to adolescent blood pressure, Journal of Hypertension. 2016, 34: 1787-1795.


Researcher : LAI TC

List of Research Outputs

LAI T.C., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Maternal age of menarche and blood pressure in adolescence: evidence from Hong Kong’s “Children of 1997” birth cohort, PLoS One. 2016, 11: e0159855.


Researcher : LEUNG CY

List of Research Outputs

Fong S.M. and LEUNG C.Y., Bone mineral density, balance performance and self-efficacy and falls in breast cancer survivors with and without Qigong training: A pilot study, 20th East Asian Forum of Nursing Scholars, School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong. 2017.
Fong S.M., Choi W.M., Luk W.S., YAM T.T.T., LEUNG C.Y. and Chung J.W.Y., Bone mineral density, balance performance, balance self-efficacy and falls in breast cancer survivors with and without Qigong training: An observational study, 2017, 1-7.
LEUNG C.Y., Liu K.P.Y., Macfarlane D.J. and Fong S.M., Effects of Qigong exercise on physio-psycho-social status of breast cancer survivors: A review, 21st Research Postgraduate Symposium, 1-2 December 2016, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong. 2016.
LEUNG C.Y., Liu K.P.Y. and Fong S.M., Effects of qigong training on physical and psychosocial well-being of breast cancer survivors: a systematic review, Nursing and Palliative Care. 2016, 2: 1-7.


Researcher : LEUNG LT

List of Research Outputs

CHEN J., Ho D.S.Y., LEUNG L.T., Wang M.P. and Lam T.H., Association between self-esteem and nicotine dependence in adolescents (poster presentation), 2017 SRNT Annual Meeting, March 8-11, 2017, Florence, Italy. 2017.
CHEN J., Ho D.S.Y., LEUNG L.T., Wang M.P. and Lam T.H., Associations of unhappiness with sociodemographic factors and unhealthy behaviours in Chinese adolescents, European Journal of Public Health. 2017, 27: 518-524.
Jiang N., Ho D.S.Y., Wang M.P., LEUNG L.T. and Lam T.H., The relationship of waterpipe use with cigarette smoking susceptibility and nicotine dependence: A cross-sectional study among Hong Kong adolescents, Addictive Behaviors. 2017, 64: 123-128.
LEUNG L.T., Ho D.S.Y., Chen J., Wang M.P. and Lam T.H., Flavoured electronic cigarette use and intention to smoke cigarettes in never smoking Hong Kong adolescents (poster and abstract), 2017 SRNT Annual Meeting, March 8-11, 2017, Florence, Italy. 2017.
LEUNG L.T., Ho D.S.Y., Wang M.P. and Lam T.H., Secondhand smoke from multiple sources, thirdhand smoke and respiratory symptoms in Hong Kong adolescents, Nicotine & Tobacco Research. 2016, ntw302.
LUK T.T., Wang M.P., WU Y., LEUNG L.T., Lam T.H. and Ho D.S.Y., Perceived inter-parental relationship and smoking behaviours in Hong Kong adolescents (poster and abstract), 2017 SRNT Annual Meeting, March 8-11, 2017, Florence, Italy. 2017.
WU Y., Wang M.P., Leung L.T., Chen J., Lam T.H. and Ho D.S.Y., Electronic cigarette use was associated with respiratory symptoms among never smoking adolescents in Hong Kong (abstract), 21st Research Postgraduate Symposium, Hong Kong. 2016.
WU Y., Wang M.P., RUAN R., Ho D.S.Y., Leung L.T., HUANG R., Chen J. and Lam T.H., Prevalence of passive drinking in Hong Kong adolescents (abstract & oral presentation), 6th Asia-Pacific Conference on Public Health, 24-25 August 2016, Bangkok, Thailand. 2016.


Researcher : LEUNG SM

List of Research Outputs

Doak S.A., ZHANG Y., Chan K.Y., LEUNG S.M., Wu J.T.K. and Poon L.M.L., Preexisting antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity–activating antibody responses are stable longitudinally and cross-reactive responses are not boosted by recent influenza exposure, Journal of Infectious Diseases. 2016, 214(8): 1159-63.
LEUNG S.M., Lipsitch M., Yuen K.Y. and Wu J.T.K., Monitoring the fitness of antiviral-resistant influenza strains during an epidemic: a mathematical modelling study, The Lancet Infectious Diseases. 2016.
LEUNG S.M., Monitoring the fitness of transmissible antiviral resistant influenza strains, Options IX for the Control of Influenza, Chicago, 2016.


Researcher : LI HS

List of Research Outputs

Hui P.Y., LI H.S., Cheung M.C., Chan R.W.Y., Yuen K.M., Mok K.P., Nicholls J.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Chan M.C.W., Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 virus delays apoptotic responses via activation of STAT3, Options IX for The Control of Influenza . 2016.


Researcher : LI J

List of Research Outputs

LI J., SUN S., Tang H.K.R., Qiu H., Huang Q., MASON T.G. and Tian L., Major air pollutants and risk of COPD exacerbations: a systematic review and meta-analysis, International Journal of COPD. 2016, 11: 3079-91.


Researcher : LI L

List of Research Outputs

LI L., Wong Y.T., Bond H.S., Wu P., Lau E.H.Y., Sullivan S.G. and Cowling B.J., A systematic review of studies of influenza-associated mortality, Options IX for the Control of Influenza, Chicago, 2016 . 2016.
LI L., Wong Y.T., Wu P., Bond H.S., Lau E.H.Y., Sullivan S.G. and Cowling B.J., Heterogeneity in Estimates of the Impact of Influenza on Population Mortality: A Systematic Review, American Journal of Epidemiology. 2017.
Lam T.Y., Zhou B., Wang J., CHAI Y., Shen Y., Chen X., MA C., Hong W., Chen Y., Zhang Y., Duan L., Chen P., Jiang J., Zhang Y., Li L., Poon L.M.L., Webby R.J., Smith D.K., Leung G.M., Peiris J.S.M., Holmes E.C., Guan Y. and Zhu H., Faculty Outstanding Research Output Award 2015-2016, The University of Hong Kong. 2016.
Li L., Zhu H. and Guan Y., Best Poster Presentation Award (as the supervisor and co-corresponding author), 21st International Bioinformatics Workshop on Virus Evolution and Molecular Epidemiology (VEME), Seoul, Republic of Korea. 2016.
Li L., Hong W., Duan L., Wang J., Lam T.Y., Zhu H. and Guan Y., Evolution of influenza A(H7N9) viruses from waves I to IV, Virus Evol.. 2017, 3(Suppl 1): pii: vew036.006.


Researcher : LIU J

List of Research Outputs

LIU J., Au Yeung S.L.R., Lin S.C., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Liver Enzymes and Risk of Ischemic Heart Disease and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Mendelian Randomization Study, Scientific Reports. 2016, 6.


Researcher : Lai YKA

List of Research Outputs

Lai Y.K.A., Stewart S.M., Mui M.W., Wan N.T.A., Yew C., Lam T.H. and Chan S.S.C., An evaluation of a train-the-trainer workshop for social service workers to develop community-based family interventions, Frontiers in Public Health. 2017, 5: 141.
Lai Y.K.A. and Lam T.H., FAMILY Project: Training workshops for lay health promoters to implement a community-based intervention program., 21st Research Postgraduate symposium. 2016.
Lai Y.K.A., Families in Health and Illness, Bachelor of Nursing (Hons) Programmes. 2016.
Lai Y.K.A., Family + Well-being = Health + Happiness + Harmony, FAMILY: A Jockey Club Initiative for a Harmonious Society, 2017.
Lai Y.K.A., Family Approach Health Promotion - Family Project ,, Bachelor of Nursing (Part-time ) Programmes. 2017.
Lai Y.K.A. and Lam T.H., Hong Kong Jockey Club FAMILY Project: A 15-min Zero Time Exercise intervention to enhance well-being in older people., 12th International Symposium on Healthy Aging “Wellness and Longevity: From Science to Service”. 2017.
Lai Y.K.A. and Wan N.T.A., Normative data for absolute and relative hand grip strength in Hong Kong: FAMILY Project, a Hong Kong Jockey Club Initiative for a Harmonious Society., International symposium 2017 Physical Activity & Fitness of Young Generation in Asia- Pacific , Hong Kong. 2017.
Lam T.H., Lai Y.K.A., Wan N.T.A. and Lau C.G., Best Poster Award - First Place , International Symposium Physical Activity & Fitness of the Young Generation in Asia- Pacific . Hong Kong, Department of Sports Science & Physical Education, CUHK, 2017.
Zhou Q., Stewart S.M., Wan N.T.A., Leung C.S.C., Lai Y.K.A., Lam T.H. and Chan S.S.C., Development and evaluation of a train-the-trainer workshop for Hong Kong community social service agency staff, Frontiers in Public Health. 2017, 5: Article 15.


Researcher : Lam CK

List of Research Outputs

Ip D.K.M., Lau E.H.Y., Tam Y.H., So H.C., Lam C.K., Fang J., Leung G.M. and Cowling B.J., Development and Evaluation of an Electronic School Absenteeism System for Influenza-Like-Illness Surveillance in Hong Kong, Options IX for the Control of Influenza, Chicago, 2016.


Researcher : Lam HKB

List of Research Outputs

Xu L., Lam T.H., Jiang C., Zhang W., Jin Y.L., Zhu T., Lam H.K.B., Schooling C.M., Adab P., Thomas G.N. and Cheng K.K., Changes in adiposity in an older Chinese population in rapid economic transition, Obesity. 2016, 24(10): 2217-23.
Xu S.J., Jiang C., Zhang W., Cheng K.K., Schooling C.M., Xu L., Liu B., Jin Y.L., Lam H.K.B. and Lam T.H., Alcohol sensitivity, alcohol use and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein in older Chinese men: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, Alcohol. 2016, 57: 41-8.


Researcher : Lam TH

Project Title:A prospective study on environmental tobacco smoke and hospitalisation due to respiratory illness in a birth cohort in Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Lam TH, Betson CL
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Health Care and Promotion Fund - Research Grant Projects
Start Date:04/1996


Project Title:A prospective study on environmental tobacco smoke and hospitalisation due to respiratory illness in a birth cohort in Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Lam TH, Betson CL
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Health Care and Promotion Fund - Research Grant Projects
Start Date:04/1996


Project Title:A mega-case-control study (20,000 deaths and 30,000 controls) on smoking and mortality in Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Lam TH, Hedley AJ, Ho DSY
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Hong Kong Council on Smoking and Health - General Award
Start Date:12/1997


Project Title:A study on passive smoking and chromosome damage in lymphocytes in umbilical blood in Guangzhou
Investigator(s):Lam TH
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Asian Consultancy on Tobacco Control - General Award
Start Date:01/1998


Project Title:Hong Kong Council on Smoking and Health - youth smoking survey
Investigator(s):Lam TH, Ho DSY
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Hong Kong Council on Smoking and Health - General Award
Start Date:04/1999


Project Title:Smoke free restaurant survey 1999
Investigator(s):Lam TH, Ho DSY, Chan BHY
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Hong Kong Council on Smoking and Health - General Award
Start Date:11/1999


Project Title:A telephone follow-up survey on self-reported work-related illness and peceived hazards in occupational safety and health in Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Lam TH, Ho DSY
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Occupational Safety and Health Council - Research Grant Projects
Start Date:01/2000


Project Title:Life style and molecular epidemiology studies
Investigator(s):Lam TH
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Other Funding Scheme
Start Date:09/2000


Project Title:A 3-year follow up study on health-related lifestyle practices and their predictor factors in Hong Kong adults
Investigator(s):Lam TH, Ho DSY, Chan BHY
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:11/2002


Project Title:Smoking reduction intervention for smokers not willing to quit smoking: a randomised control trial
Investigator(s):Lam TH, Abdullah ASM
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Health Services Research Fund - Full Grants
Start Date:08/2004


Project Title:A 3 -year follow-up study of the Hong Kong population health survey cohort on overweight and obesity and its related behavioural factors
Investigator(s):Lam TH, Ho DSY, Thomas GN, Cowling BJ
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Health Services Research Fund - Full Grants
Start Date:10/2006


Project Title:The Hong Kong Jockey Club Family Project
Investigator(s):Lam TH, Leung GM, Johnston JM, Ho DSY, Chan SSC, Stewart SM
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust
Start Date:11/2007


Project Title:A long-term follow up for participants in Quit-to-Win Contest 2009 and 2010
Investigator(s):Lam TH
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Hong Kong Council on Smoking and Health - General Award
Start Date:03/2013


Project Title:Developing Health Education Materials for 'Brief Advice' Targeting People at risk of 'Hazardous Drinking' for Use in Primary Care
Investigator(s):Lam TH
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Centre for Health Protection
Start Date:05/2013


Project Title:Effectiveness of using social networking service to prevent smoking relapse among self-reported quitters: A pilot randomized control trial
Investigator(s):Lam TH, Cheung YTD, Lam OBC
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Tung Wah Group of Hospitals Community Services
Start Date:09/2013


Project Title:Efficacy of a short-bout handgrip exercise intervention for smoking cessation: a pilot randomized controlled trial
Investigator(s):Lam TH, Cheung YTD, Wang MP, Li WHC
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Tung Wah Group of Hospitals Community Services
Start Date:05/2016


Project Title:Community–based Mental Wellness Project for Adolescents and Adults
Investigator(s):Lam TH, Ho DSY, Wang MP
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Commissioned Research on Mental Health Policy and Services
Start Date:02/2017


Project Title:Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco 23rd Annual Meeting; Pattern of health Apps use and associated sociodemographic factors in Hong Kong smokers - findings of FAMILY Project
Investigator(s):Lam TH
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:03/2017
Completion Date:03/2017


Project Title:FAMILY: A Jockey Club Initiative for a Harmonious Society - Family 3Hs Public Engagement and Promotion Campaign
Investigator(s):Lam TH
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust - General Award
Start Date:03/2017


List of Research Outputs

CHEN J., Ho D.S.Y., LEUNG L.T., Wang M.P. and Lam T.H., Association between self-esteem and nicotine dependence in adolescents (poster presentation), 2017 SRNT Annual Meeting, March 8-11, 2017, Florence, Italy. 2017.
CHEN J., Ho D.S.Y., LEUNG L.T., Wang M.P. and Lam T.H., Associations of unhappiness with sociodemographic factors and unhealthy behaviours in Chinese adolescents, European Journal of Public Health. 2017, 27: 518-524.
CHEN J., Ho D.S.Y., Wang M.P. and Lam T.H., Negative perceptions of parental smoking among 61810 Hong Kong adolescents: A cross sectional school based survey. Tobacco Prevention and Cessation, Tobacco Prevention and Cessation. Crete, Greece, European Publishing, 2016, 2: 71.
Chan S.S.C., Cheung Y.T.D., Fong D.Y.T., Emmons K., Leung Y.M.A., Leung D.Y.P. and Lam T.H., Family-based smoking cessation intervention for smoking fathers and nonsmoking mothers with a child: a randomized controlled trial, The Journal of Pediatrics. 2017, 182: 260-266.e4.
Chan S.S.C., Cheung Y.T.D., Wan S.F., Wang M.P. and Lam T.H., Proactive and brief smoking cessation intervention for smokers at outdoor smoking “Hotspots” in Hong Kong, Journal of Cancer Education. 2016.
Cheung T.Y., Li W.H.C., Chan S.S.C. and Lam T.H., Brief intervention to promote smoking cessation and improve glycemic control in smokers with type 2 diabetes: a randomized controlled trial (oral and abstract), 2017 SRNT Annual Meeting, March 8-11, 2017, Florence, Italy. 2017.
Cheung Y.T.D., Wang M.P., Li W.H.C., Kwong A., Lai V., Chan S.S.C. and Lam T.H., Effectiveness of a small cash incentive on abstinence and use of cessation aids for adult smokers: a randomized controlled trial, Addictive Behaviors. 2017, 66: 17-25.
Cheung Y.T.D., Lam T.H., Li W.H.C., Wang M.P. and Chan S.S.C., Feasibility, efficacy, and cost analysis of promoting smoking cessation at outdoor smoking “hotspots”: A pre-post study, Nicotine & Tobacco Research. 2017.
Cheung Y.T.D., Leung P.K., Cheung K.C., Li W.H.C., Wang M.P. and Lam T.H., Motivating smokers at outdoor public smoking hotspots to have a quit attempt with a nicotine replacement therapy sample: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial, Trials. 2016, 17:355.
Cheung Y.T.D., Chan C.H.H., Wang M.P., Li W.H.C. and Lam T.H., Online social support for the prevention of smoking relapse: A content analysis of the WhatsApp and Facebook social groups, Telemedicine and e-Health. 2017, 23: 507-516.
Cheung Y.T.D., Lam T.H., Wang M.P., Li W.H.C. and Chan S.S.C., Promotion and brief intervention of smoking cessation at the smoking Hotspots (poster and abstract), 2017 SRNT Annual Meeting, March 8-11, 2017, Florence, Italy. 2017.
Cheung Y.T.D., Wang M.P., Jiang N., Ho D.S.Y., Kwong A., Lai V. and Lam T.H., Public support for e-cigarette regulation and its correlates in Hong Kong: a population-based cross-sectional study (poster and abstract), 2017 SRNT Annual Meeting, March 8-11, 2017, Florence, Italy. 2017.
Cheung Y.T.D., Wang M.P., Ho D.S.Y., Jiang N., Kwong A., Lai V. and Lam T.H., Public support for electronic cigarette regulation in Hong Kong: A population-based cross-sectional study, International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2017, 14: 709.
Cheung Y.T.D., Wang M.P., Ho D.S.Y., Kwong A., Lai V. and Lam T.H., Support for plain cigarette packaging and its relation with reactions to current graphic health warning: a population-based cross-sectional study (poster and abstract), 2017 SRNT Annual Meeting, March 8-11, 2017, Florence, Italy. 2017.
Cheung Y.Y., Tang S.C.W., Xu A., Lee C.H.P., Au K.W., Xu L., Fong H.Y., Kwok H.M., Chow W.S., Woo Y.C., Yuen M.A.M., Cherny S.S., Hai S.H.J.J., Cheung B.M.Y., Tan K.C.B., Lam T.H., Tse H.F., Sham P.C. and Lam K.S.L., An exome-chip association analysis in Chinese subjects reveals a functional missense variant of GCKR that regulates FGF21 levels., Diabetes. 2017, 66(6): 1723-1728.
Cheung Y.Y., Tang S.M., Xu A., Lee C.H.P., Au K.W., Xu L., Fong H.Y., KWOK H.M., Chow W.S., Woo Y.C., Yuen M.A.M., Hai S.H.J.J., Cheung B.M.Y., Tan K.C.B., Cherny S.S., Jiang C.Q., Lam T.H., Tse H.F., Sham P.C. and Lam K.S.L., Exome-chip association analysis reveals an Asian-specific missense variant in PAX4 associated with type 2 diabetes in Chinese individuals, Diabetologia. 2017, 60: 107-115.
Chu T.W.J., Chan S.S.C., Stewart S.M., Zhou Q., Leung C.S.C., Wan N.T.A. and Lam T.H., Exploring community stakeholders? Perceptions of the enhancing family well-being project in Hong Kong: A qualitative study, Frontiers in Public Health. 2017, 5: 106.
Friesen M.C., Lan Q., Ge C., Locke S.J., Hosgood D., Fritschi L., Sadkowsky T., Chen Y.C., Wei H., Chen K., Lam T.H., Kwong Y.L., Chen K., Xu C.Q., Su Y.C., Chiu B.C.H., Ip D.K.M., Purdue M.P., Bassig B.A., Rothman N. and Vermeulen R., Evaluation of automatically assigned job-specific interview modules, Annals of Occupational Hygiene. 2016, 60(7): 885-99.
Global MBI Mortality Collaboration , Lam T.H. and et al , Body-mass index and all-cause mortality: individual-participant-data meta-analysis of 239 prospective studies in four continents, Lancet. 2016, 388(10046): 776-86.
HUANG R., Ho D.S.Y., Wang M.P., Lo W.S. and Lam T.H., Reported alcohol drinking and mental health problems in Hong Kong Chinese adolescents, Drug and Alcohol Dependence. 2016, 164: 47-54.
Ho C.Y.H., Mui M., Wan N.T.A., Ng Y.L., Stewart S.M., Yew C., Lam T.H. and Chan S.S.C., Happy family kitchen II: A cluster randomized controlled trial of a community-based positive psychology family intervention for subjective happiness and health-related quality of life in Hong Kong, In: Doug Altman Jeremy Grimshaw, Trials. London, BioMed Central, 2016, 17: 367.
Ho C.Y.H., Mui M., Wan N.T.A., Ng Y.L., Stewart S.M., Yew C., Lam T.H. and Chan S.S.C., Happy family kitchen: A community-based research for enhancing family communication and well-being in Hong Kong, Journal of Family Psychology. Washington, American Psychological Association, 2016, 30(6): 752-62.
Jiang N., Ho D.S.Y. and Lam T.H., Electronic cigarette marketing tactics in Mainland China, Tobacco Control. 2017, 26(2): 230-2.
Jiang N., Ho D.S.Y., Wang M.P., LEUNG L.T. and Lam T.H., The relationship of waterpipe use with cigarette smoking susceptibility and nicotine dependence: A cross-sectional study among Hong Kong adolescents, Addictive Behaviors. 2017, 64: 123-128.
LEUNG L.T., Ho D.S.Y., Chen J., Wang M.P. and Lam T.H., Flavoured electronic cigarette use and intention to smoke cigarettes in never smoking Hong Kong adolescents (poster and abstract), 2017 SRNT Annual Meeting, March 8-11, 2017, Florence, Italy. 2017.
LEUNG L.T., Ho D.S.Y., Wang M.P. and Lam T.H., Secondhand smoke from multiple sources, thirdhand smoke and respiratory symptoms in Hong Kong adolescents, Nicotine & Tobacco Research. 2016, ntw302.
LUK T.T., Wang M.P., WU Y., LEUNG L.T., Lam T.H. and Ho D.S.Y., Perceived inter-parental relationship and smoking behaviours in Hong Kong adolescents (poster and abstract), 2017 SRNT Annual Meeting, March 8-11, 2017, Florence, Italy. 2017.
Lai Y.K.A., Stewart S.M., Mui M.W., Wan N.T.A., Yew C., Lam T.H. and Chan S.S.C., An evaluation of a train-the-trainer workshop for social service workers to develop community-based family interventions, Frontiers in Public Health. 2017, 5: 141.
Lai Y.K.A. and Lam T.H., FAMILY Project: Training workshops for lay health promoters to implement a community-based intervention program., 21st Research Postgraduate symposium. 2016.
Lai Y.K.A. and Lam T.H., Hong Kong Jockey Club FAMILY Project: A 15-min Zero Time Exercise intervention to enhance well-being in older people., 12th International Symposium on Healthy Aging “Wellness and Longevity: From Science to Service”. 2017.
Lam K.S.L., Cheung C.Y., Lee C.H.P., Tang S.Y.C., Xu A., Au K.W., XU L., Fong H.Y., Kwok H.M., Chow W.S., Woo Y.C., Yuen M.A.M., Cherny S.S., Hai S.H.J.J., Jin Y.L., Cheung B.M.Y., Tan K.C.B., Lam T.H., Tse H.F. and Sham P.C., A functional missense variant of the glucokinase regulator gene (GCKR) is associated with raised FGF21 levels in an exome-chip association study amongst Chinese individuals. , The Endocrine Society’s 99th Annual Meeting, Orlando Apr 2017.. 2017.
Lam T.H., Li W.H.C., Wang M.P., Cheung T.Y., Cheung Y.T.D., Ho K.Y., Tan K.C.B. and Chan S.S.C., A brief, tailored smoking cessation intervention for smokers with diabetes mellitus in Hong Kong, Hong Kong Medical Journal. 2017, 23(Suppl 2): S10-11.
Lam T.H., Li W.H.C., Leung Y.M.A., Tan K.C.B. and Wong C.N., A randomized controlled trial of a tailored intervention compared to usual care to promote smoking cessation and improve glycaemic control on type 2 diabetic patients who smoked (poster and abstract), Health Research Symposium 2017, June 16, 2017, Hong Kong. 2017.
Lam T.H., Lai Y.K.A., Wan N.T.A. and Lau C.G., Best Poster Award - First Place , International Symposium Physical Activity & Fitness of the Young Generation in Asia- Pacific . Hong Kong, Department of Sports Science & Physical Education, CUHK, 2017.
Lam T.H. and Xu L., Commentary: Fundamental limitations of meta-analysis of cohort studies, epidemiological challenges and the stage of obesity epidemic, International Journal of Epidemiology. 2017, 46(2): 547-8.
Lam T.H., Wang M.P., Shen C., Wan N.T.A. and Chan S.S.C., Pattern of health apps use and associated sociodemographic factors in Hong Kong smokers – findings of family project (poster and abstract), 2017 SRNT Annual Meeting, March 8-11, 2017, Florence, Italy. 2017.
Lam T.H., Wang M.P., Li W.H.C. and Cheung Y.T.D., Promotion and brief intervention of smoking cessation at the smoking hotspots (oral and abstract), Health Research Symposium 2017, June 16, 2017, Hong Kong. 2017.
Leung D.Y.P., Chan S.S.C. and Lam T.H., Prevalence and characteristics of hardcore smokers in Hong Kong, Hong Kong Medical Journal. 2017, 23(Suppl 2): S4-9.
Leung Y.Y.J., Lin S.C., Lee R.S.Y., Lam T.H. and Schooling C.M., Prediction of cardiovascular disease risk in a cohort of older Chinese adults in Hong Kong (poster and abstract), Health Research Symposium 2017, June 16, 2017, Hong Kong. 2017.
Li W.H.C., Chan S.S.C., Wang M.P., Ho K.Y., Cheung T.Y., Chan W.F. and Lam T.H., An evaluation of the Youth Quitline service young Hong Kong smokers, Journal of Adolescent Health. 2017, 60: 584-591.
Li W.H.C., Wang M.P., Lam T.H., Cheung Y.T.D., Cheung T.Y., Suen Y.N., Ho K.Y., Tan K.C.B. and Chan S.S.C., Brief intervention to promote smoking cessation and improve glycemic control in smokers with type 2 diabetes: a randomized controlled trial., Sci Rep. 2017, 7: 45902.
Li W.H.C., Chan S.S.C., Wan S.F., Wang M.P., Ho K.Y. and Lam T.H., Development of a community-based network to promote smoking cessation among female smokers in Hong Kong, BMC Public Health. 2017, 17.
Li W.H.C., Cheung T.Y., Chan S.S.C. and Lam T.H., Helping cancer patients quit smoking by improving their risk communication: a randomized controlled trial (oral and abstract), 2017 SRNT Annual Meeting, March 8-11, 2017, Florence, Italy. 2017.
Li W.H.C., Lam T.H., Wong C.N., Fong D.Y.T., Kwong D.L.W., Tung S.Y., Ng C.S.M. and Sarna L., Helping cancer patients quit smoking using brief risk communication and motivational counseling: A randomized controlled trial (poster and abstract), Health Research Symposium 2017, June 16, 2017, Hong Kong. 2017.
Lu L., Jiang C., Mackay D.F., Pell J.P., Cheng K.K., Lam T.H. and Thomas G.N., Exposure to secondhand smoke and risk of peripheral arterial disease in southern Chinese non-smokers: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study - Cardiovascular disease sub-cohort, Vascular. 2017, 25(3): 283-9.
NCD Risk Factor Collaboration , Lam T.H., Ho D.S.Y., Jiang C. and et al , A century of trends in adult human height, eLife. 2016, 5: e13410.
NCD Risk Factor Collaboration , Lam T.H., Ho D.S.Y. and et al , Worldwide trends in blood pressure from 1975 to 2015: A pooled analysis of 1479 population-based measurement studies with 19.1 million participants, Lancet. 2017, 389(10064): 37-55.
Shen C., Wang M.P., Chu T.W.J., Wan N.T.A., Viswanath K., Chan S.S.C. and Lam T.H., Health App Possession Among Smartphone or Tablet Owners in Hong Kong: Population-Based Survey, JMIR mHealth and uHealth. 2017, 5(6): e77.
Suen Y.N., Wang M.P., Ho D.S.Y., Chan S.S.C. and Lam T.H., Longitudinal changes and predictors of secondhand smoke exposure at home in mothers and young children in Hong Kong (poster and abstract), 2017 SRNT Annual Meeting, March 8-11, 2017, Florence, Italy. 2017.
Suen Y.N., Wang M.P., Li W.H.C., Lam O.B.C., Kwong A., Lai V., Chan S.S.C. and Lam T.H., Predictors of smoking cessation service use and its effect on quitting among smokers in 2015 "quit to win" contest in Hong Kong (poster and abstract), 2017 SRNT Annual Meeting, March 8-11, 2017, Florence, Italy. 2017.
WU Y., Wang M.P., Ho D.S.Y., Kwong A., Lai V. and Lam T.H., Disagreement on electronic cigarette regulation was associated with less support for tobacco control policy in Hong Kong (poster and abstract), 2017 SRNT Annual Meeting, March 8-11, 2017, Florence, Italy. 2017.
WU Y., Wang M.P., RUAN R., Ho D.S.Y., Leung L.T., HUANG R., Chen J. and Lam T.H., Prevalence of passive drinking in Hong Kong adolescents (abstract & oral presentation), 6th Asia-Pacific Conference on Public Health, 24-25 August 2016, Bangkok, Thailand. 2016.
Wang M.P., Suen Y.N., Li W.H.C., Lam O.B.C., Kwong A., Lai V., Chan S.S.C. and Lam T.H., Brief smoking cessation advice and active referral to smoking cessation services: a cluster randomized controlled trial (poster and abstract), 2017 SRNT Annual Meeting, March 8-11, 2017, Florence, Italy. 2017.
Wang M.P., Li W.H.C., WU Y., Lam T.H. and Chan S.S.C., Electronic cigarette use was not associated with quitting of conventional cigarettes in youth smokers, Pediatric Research. 2017, 82(1): 14-18.
Wang M.P., Suen Y.N., Li W.H.C., Lau O.S., Lam T.H. and Chan S.S.C., Proactive outreach smoking cessation program for Chinese employees in China, Archives of Environmental & Occupational Health. 2017.
Wang X., Wang M.P., Viswanath K., Wan N.T.A., Lam T.H. and Chan S.S.C., Smoking and secondhand smoke exposure at home were associated with poor perceived family well-being: findings of FAMILY project, PLoS One. 2016, 11(8): e0161761.
Xu L., Lam T.H., Jiang C., Zhang W., Jin Y.L., Zhu T., Lam H.K.B., Schooling C.M., Adab P., Thomas G.N. and Cheng K.K., Changes in adiposity in an older Chinese population in rapid economic transition, Obesity. 2016, 24(10): 2217-23.
Xu L., Jiang C., Schooling C.M., Zhang W., Cheng K.K. and Lam T.H., Liver enzymes as mediators of association between obesity and diabetes: the Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, Annals of Epidemiology. 2017, 27(3): 204-7.
Xu L., Jiang C., Lam T.H., Zhang W., Zhu F., Jin Y.L., Thomas G.N., Cheng K.K. and Schooling C.M., Mendelian randomization estimates of alanine aminotransferase with cardiovascular disease: Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, Human Molecular Genetics. 2017, 26(2): 430-7.
Xu S.J., Jiang C., Zhang W., Cheng K.K., Schooling C.M., Xu L., Liu B., Jin Y.L., Lam H.K.B. and Lam T.H., Alcohol sensitivity, alcohol use and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein in older Chinese men: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, Alcohol. 2016, 57: 41-8.
Yoon S.W., Lam W.W.T., Sham T.L.J. and Lam T.H., Underage drinking, group identity and access to alcohol: A qualitative study of Chinese youths, Health Education Research. 2017, 32(3): 269-78.
ZHONG Y., Jiang C., Cheng K.K., Zhang W., Jin Y.L., Lam T.H., Woo J., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Environment-wide association study to identify factors associated with hematocrit: evidence from the Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, Annals of Epidemiology. 2016, 26(9): 638-42.
Zhou Q., Stewart S.M., Wan N.T.A., Leung C.S.C., Lai Y.K.A., Lam T.H. and Chan S.S.C., Development and evaluation of a train-the-trainer workshop for Hong Kong community social service agency staff, Frontiers in Public Health. 2017, 5: Article 15.


Researcher : Lam TY

Project Title:Using family-wide ancestral genome sequences to detect novel viral species in metagenomic samples
Investigator(s):Lam TY, Zhu H, Guan Y
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:03/2015
Completion Date:12/2016


Project Title:Phylogeny-guided assembly of short reads from deep sequencing of microbial samples
Investigator(s):Lam TY, Zhu H, Guan Y
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:07/2016


Project Title:Efficient sequencing of whole mitochondrial genomes using high-throughput sequencing technology
Investigator(s):Lam TY
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:04/2017


List of Research Outputs

Cheung Y.M., Lam T.Y., Zhu H. and Guan Y., Evolution and spatial dissemination of the highly pathogenic Asian H5 avian influenza viruses., Virus Evol. . 2017, 3(Suppl 1): pii: vew036.041.
Cheung Y.M., Lam T.Y., Zhu H. and Guan Y., Evolution and spatial dissemination of the highly pathogenic Asian H5 avian influenza viruses, 21st International BioInformatics Workshop on Virus Evolution and Molecular Epidemiology. 2017.
Lam T.Y., Zhou B., Wang J., CHAI Y., Shen Y., Chen X., MA C., Hong W., Chen Y., Zhang Y., Duan L., Chen P., Jiang J., Zhang Y., Li L., Poon L.M.L., Webby R.J., Smith D.K., Leung G.M., Peiris J.S.M., Holmes E.C., Guan Y. and Zhu H., Faculty Outstanding Research Output Award 2015-2016, The University of Hong Kong. 2016.
Lam T.Y., Zhu H., Guan Y. and Holmes E.C., Genomic analysis of the emergence, evolution, and spread of human respiratory RNA viruses, Annual Review of Genomics and Human Genetics. 2016, 17: 193-218.
Li L., Hong W., Duan L., Wang J., Lam T.Y., Zhu H. and Guan Y., Evolution of influenza A(H7N9) viruses from waves I to IV, Virus Evol.. 2017, 3(Suppl 1): pii: vew036.006.
Liu Y., Lam T.Y., Zhu H. and Guan Y., Application of large-scale sequencing and data analysis to research on emerging infectious diseases., Virus Evol.. 2017, 3(Suppl 1): pii: vew036.023.
YU G., Smith D.K., Zhu H., Guan Y. and Lam T.Y., ggtree: an R package for visualization and annotation of phylogenetic trees with their covariates and other associated data. , Methods Ecol Evol. . 2017, 8: 28-36.


Researcher : Lam WWT

Project Title:A longitudinal study of psychosocial needs, physical and psychological distress of Chinese women with advanced breast cancer: a 2nd year follow-up
Investigator(s):Lam WWT, Fielding R, Tsang WHJ, Kwong A, Suen TKD
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Hong Kong Cancer Fund - General Award
Start Date:06/2010


Project Title:Assessing unmet needs in different groups of cancer patients once treatment ends
Investigator(s):Lam WWT, Fielding R, Tsang WHJ
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Hong Kong Cancer Fund - General Award
Start Date:06/2010


Project Title:Supportive care needs in cancer patients
Investigator(s):Lam WWT, Fielding R, Tsang WHJ, Kwong A, Suen TKD, Law WL, Poon TCJ
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Hong Kong Cancer Fund - General Award
Start Date:04/2011


Project Title:Optimizing patient decision making for primary surgical breast cancer treatment: Stage 2: two studies of enhanced physician communication and nurse disclosure of diagnosis
Investigator(s):Lam WWT, Fielding R, Chan S, Chiu AWK
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Hong Kong Cancer Fund - General Award
Start Date:04/2011


Project Title:The role of cognitive bias in relation to persistent distress among women diagnosed with breast cancer
Investigator(s):Lam WWT, Fielding R, Lee TMC, Tsang WHJ, Yoon SW
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2015
Completion Date:12/2016


Project Title:Developing and testing a decision aid to support Chinese parents’ HPV vaccination decision-making for adolescent girls: a randomised controlled trial
Investigator(s):Lam WWT, Fielding R, Liao Q
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:07/2015


Project Title:Pregnant women’s health information needs and information seeking behaviour and their influence on postpartum adjustment in Hong Kong: a longitudinal study
Investigator(s):Lam WWT, Tarrant AM, Liao Q, Fielding R, Yoon SW
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:09/2015


Project Title:The role of metacognition and cognitive attentional syndrome on fear of cancer recurrence: a longitudinal study
Investigator(s):Lam WWT, Fielding R, Fong DYT, Foo CC, Law WL, Tsang WHJ, Kwong A
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2016


Project Title:2015-2017 Documenting Plan - related symptoms in Chinese Cancer Patients: Hong Kong, Beijing, Tianjin and Taipei
Investigator(s):Lam WWT
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Hong Kong Cancer Fund - General Award
Start Date:03/2016


Project Title:International Psycho-oncology World Congress; The meanings of living with advanced breast cancer: women resilient to distress vs. women with chronic distress
Investigator(s):Lam WWT
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:10/2016
Completion Date:10/2016


List of Research Outputs

Cui B., Liao Q., Lam W.W.T., Liu Z.P. and Fielding R., Avian influenza A/H7N9 risk perception, information trust and adoption of protective behaviours among poultry farmers in Jiangsu Province, China, BMC Public Health. 2017, 17(1): 463.
Fielding R., Lam W.W.T., Liao Q., Lai C.L., Tsang W.H.J., Ip D.K.M. and Yuen R.M.F., Perceptions of cancer risk and self-care practices: comparison of groups at different risk for cancers, Hong Kong Medical Journal. 2016, 22 Suppl 6(6): 8-12.
Lam W.W.T., Affiliate Editorial Board, Psycho-Oncology Journal, 2016.
Lam W.W.T., Excellent Research Awards: A longitudinal study of psychosocial needs, physical symptom distress, and psychological distress of Chinese patients with colorectal cancer, Health Research Symposium 2017. Hong Kong, Food & Health Bureau, HKSAR, 2017.
Lam W.W.T., Tse M.A., Ng C.N.L., Chung E.K.M. and Fielding R., Psychometric assessment of the Chinese version of the abbreviated expanded prostate cancer index composite (EPIC-26) and the Clinical Practice Version (EPIC-CP) in Chinese men with prostate cancer, Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. 2017, 53(6): 1085-90.
Liao Q., Lam W.W.T. and Fielding R., Perceived information trustworthiness and parents' risk perceptions regarding childhood seasonal influenza vaccination in Hong Kong, In: Lee C., International Congress of Behavioral Medicine. Melbourne, Springer, 2016, 23.
Yoon S.W., Lam W.W.T., Sham T.L.J. and Lam T.H., Underage drinking, group identity and access to alcohol: A qualitative study of Chinese youths, Health Education Research. 2017, 32(3): 269-78.
ZHANG N., Fielding R., Soong S.I., Chan K.K.L., Lee C., Ng A., Sze W.K., Tsang W.H.J., Lee V.H.F. and Lam W.W.T., Psychometric assessment of the Chinese version of the brief illness perception questionnaire in breast cancer survivors, PLoS One. 2017, 12(3): e0174093.


Researcher : Lau CG

List of Research Outputs

Lam T.H., Lai Y.K.A., Wan N.T.A. and Lau C.G., Best Poster Award - First Place , International Symposium Physical Activity & Fitness of the Young Generation in Asia- Pacific . Hong Kong, Department of Sports Science & Physical Education, CUHK, 2017.


Researcher : Lau EHY

Project Title:Digital dashboard design for public health surveillance
Investigator(s):Lau EHY, Cowling BJ, Ho LM, Leung GM
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Research Fund for the Control of Infectious Diseases - Full Grants
Start Date:09/2008


Project Title:Symptom-specific health-seeking behavior among persons with common infectious diseases in Hong Kong and implications in disease control and surveillance
Investigator(s):Lau EHY, Cowling BJ, Wong OL, Ip DKM, Kwok KO
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:12/2013
Completion Date:11/2016


Project Title:Transmission dynamics of hand, foot and mouth disease in children and its implications for school-based control strategies
Investigator(s):Lau EHY
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Early Career Scheme (ECS)
Start Date:01/2015


Project Title:Optimizing avian influenza surveillance strategy in live poultry market setting
Investigator(s):Lau EHY, Cowling BJ, Wu JTK, Leung CYH, Peiris JSM
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:05/2015
Completion Date:06/2017


Project Title:2016 International Society for Disease Surveillance Annual Conference; Identifying Key Transmission Route of Avian Influenza A(H9N2) in Live Poultry Markets
Investigator(s):Lau EHY
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:12/2016
Completion Date:12/2016


List of Research Outputs

FENG S., Feng L., Wu P., Yang J., Cowling B.J., Peng Z., Yu H. and Lau E.H.Y., Influenza-attributable disease burden in outpatients with influenza-like-illness in China, Options IX for the Control of Influenza, Chicago, 2016.
Ip D.K.M., Lau E.H.Y., Tam Y.H., So H.C., Lam C.K., Fang J., Leung G.M. and Cowling B.J., Development and Evaluation of an Electronic School Absenteeism System for Influenza-Like-Illness Surveillance in Hong Kong, Options IX for the Control of Influenza, Chicago, 2016.
LI L., Wong Y.T., Bond H.S., Wu P., Lau E.H.Y., Sullivan S.G. and Cowling B.J., A systematic review of studies of influenza-associated mortality, Options IX for the Control of Influenza, Chicago, 2016 . 2016.
LI L., Wong Y.T., Wu P., Bond H.S., Lau E.H.Y., Sullivan S.G. and Cowling B.J., Heterogeneity in Estimates of the Impact of Influenza on Population Mortality: A Systematic Review, American Journal of Epidemiology. 2017.
Lau E.H.Y., Associate Editor, BMC Infectious Diseases. 2016.
Lau E.H.Y., Zhang S., Leung C.Y.H., Cowling B.J., Wu J.T.K. and Peiris J.S.M., Identifying key transmission route of avian influenza among chickens in live poultry markets (Oral presentation), 2016 International Society for Disease Surveillance Conference, Atlanta, USA, 6–8 December 2016.
Lau E.H.Y., Influenza surveillance in human and poultry, 2nd International Forum on Influenza and other respiratory viruses, Guangzhou, China, 19 November, 2016. 2016.
Seto W.K.W., Lau E.H.Y., Wu J.T.K., Hung F.N.I., Leung W.K., Cheung K.S., Fung J.Y.Y., Lai C.L. and Yuen R.M.F., Effects of nucleoside analogue prescription for hepatitis B on the incidence of liver cancer in Hong Kong: a territory-wide ecological study, Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics. 2016, 45(4): 501-9.
Seto W.K.W., Chan S.Y.T., Hwang Y.Y.G., Wong D.K.H., Fung J.Y.Y., Liu S.H.K., Singh G.H.H., Lam Y.F., Lau E.H.Y., Cheung K.S., Lie A.K.W., Lai C.L., Kwong Y.L. and Yuen R.M.F., Hepatitis B reactivation in occult viral carriers undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation: A prospective study, Hepatology. 2016, 65(5): 1451-61.
Wu P., Jiang H., Tsang K.L., Qin Y., Fang J., Zheng J., Lau E.H.Y., Feng L., Yu H. and Cowling B.J., Comparative epidemiology of four waves of human infections with avian influenza A(H7N9) in mainland China, 2013-2016, Options IX for The Control of Influenza, Chicago. 2016.
Wu P., Bond H.S., Fang J., Wong Y.T., Lau E.H.Y. and Cowling B.J., Influenza-associated hospitalizations and mortality in Hong Kong, 1998-2015, Options IX for The Control of Influenza, Chicago. 2016.
Xiao J., So H.C., Tam Y.H., Lau E.H.Y., Cowling B.J. and Ip D.K.M., Designing and pilot-testing a health promotion programme targeting early school-age children for influenza prevention in Hong Kong, Options IX for the Control of Influenza, Chicago, 2016.
Xiao J., So H.C., Tam Y.H., Lau E.H.Y., Cowling B.J. and Ip D.K.M., Designing and pilot-testing a health promotion programme targeting early school-aged children for influenza prevention in Hong Kong, Options IX for the Control of Influenza, Chicago, 2016.
YANG Z., Zhang Q., Chiu W.H., Cowling B.J. and Lau E.H.Y., Empirical estimation of the incubation period for hand-foot-and-mouth disease from school outbreaks, International Meeting on Emerging Diseases and Surveillance conference, Vienna, 2016. 53 (Supplement): 134.
YANG Z., Zhang Q., Chiu W.H., Cowling B.J. and Lau E.H.Y., Estimating the incubation period of hand, foot and mouth disease, Research Postgraduate Symposium, Hong Kong, 2016.
YANG Z., Zhang Q., Chiu W.H., Cowling B.J. and Lau E.H.Y., Transmission of Hand-foot-and-mouth Disease in Schools and Households, Croucher Summer Course Poster Session, Hong Kong, July 22, 2016.
YANG Z., Zhang Q., Chiu W.H., Cowling B.J. and Lau E.H.Y., Transmission of Hand-foot-and-mouth Disease in Schools in Hong Kong, Annual Conference on Disaster Preparedness and Response, Hong Kong, October 8, 2016.
Zhang Q., Wong O.L., Kwok K.O., Ip D.K.M., Cowling B.J. and Lau E.H.Y., Personal preventive measures for patients with different symptoms of influenza-like illness, Transmission of Respiratory Viruses: from basic science to evidence based options for control. Hong Kong, School of Public Health, 2017.
Zhang Q., Wong O.L., Kwok K.O., Ip D.K.M., Cowling B.J. and Lau E.H.Y., Symptom-specific health-seeking behavior pattern in Hong Kong, Annual Conference on Disaster Preparedness and Response. Hong Kong, HKCCM, 2016.
Zhang Q., Cowling B.J. and Lau E.H.Y., Using health-seeking pattern to estimate disease burden from sentinel surveillance, Croucher Summer Course. Hong Kong, School of Public Health, 2016.


Researcher : Lee CF

Project Title:4th International Conference on Prevention & Infection Control; The Impact of Antibiotic Stewardship Programs in Asia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Investigator(s):Lee CF
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:06/2017
Completion Date:06/2017


List of Research Outputs

Bao Y., Kwok C. and Lee C.F., Psychometric properties of the Modified Breast Cancer Screening Beliefs Questionnaire among mainland Chinese women, European Journal of Oncology Nursing. 2017, 28: 35-40.
Fabiaña N.L., Chen C.L.H., Venketasubramanian N., Lee C.F., Wong K.S.L. and De Silva D.A., Sex and the treatment effect in the Chinese Medicine NeuroAiD Efficacy on Stroke recovery (CHIMES) trial, Journal of Clinical Neuroscience . 2016, 33: 269-270.
Ho J.W.C., Fong D.Y.T., Lee C.F., Macfarlane D.J., Cerin E., Lee A.M., Leung S., Chan W.Y.Y., Keung I.P.F., Lam S.H.S., Taylor A.J., Gong W. and Cheng K.K., A Dietary & Physical Activity Interventions for Colorectal Cancer Survivors: A Randomized Controlled Trial, 2016 NCRI Cancer Conference. 2016.
Navarrol J.C., Chen C.L.H., Lee C.F., Gan H.H., Lao A.Y., Baroque II A.C., Hiyadan J.H.B., Chua C.L., Jose M.C.S., Advincula J.M. and Venketasubramanian N., Durability of the beneficial effect of MLC601 (NeuroAiD) on functional recovery among stroke patients from the Philippines in the CHIMES and CHIMES-E studies, International Journal of Stroke . 2016, 12: 285-291.
Ogunsiji O.O., Kwok C. and Lee C.F., Breast cancer screening practices of African migrant women in Australia: a descriptive cross-sectional study, BMC Women's Health . 2017, 17: 32.
Venketasubramanian N., Lee C.F., Young S.H., Tay S.S., Umapathi T., Lao A.Y., GAN H.H., Baroque II A.C., Navarro J.C., Chang H.M., Advincula J.M., Muengtaweepongsa S., Chan B.P.L., Chua C.L., Wijekoon N., de Silva H.A., Hiyadan J.H.B., Suwanwela N.C., Wong K.S.L., Poungvarin N., Eow G.B. and Chen C.L.H., Prognostic factors and pattern of long-term recovery with MLC601 (NeuroAiD) in the Chinese Medicine NeuroAiD Efficacy on Stroke recovery – Extension study, Cerebrovascular Diseases . 2016, 43: 36-42.


Researcher : Lee MY

Project Title:Direct identification and quantification of host and viral microRNAs after influenza infection using the next generation ultra-high throughput DNA sequencer
Investigator(s):Lee MY, Lok S, Cheung CY
Department:Microbiology
Source(s) of Funding:Research Fund for the Control of Infectious Diseases - Full Grants
Start Date:05/2009


Project Title:Determining the ligand and function of TLR10: a novel innate immune sensor in viral infection
Investigator(s):Lee MY, Jin D, Peiris JSM
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:10/2014
Completion Date:09/2016


Project Title:Determining the involvement of TLR10-a novel innate immune sensor in influenza virus pathogenesis
Investigator(s):Lee MY, Sanyal S
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:03/2016
Completion Date:02/2017


Project Title:International Congress of Immunology 2016 (ICI-2016); TLR10 as an innate receptor
Investigator(s):Lee MY
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:08/2016
Completion Date:08/2016


Project Title:Innate lymphoid cell "adaptation" during influenza virus infection
Investigator(s):Lee MY, Peiris JSM, Cowling BJ, Bruzzone R
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:France/Hong Kong Joint Research Scheme - Travel Grants
Start Date:01/2017


Project Title:Effect of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) exposure on disease severity in influenza virus infection
Investigator(s):Lee MY, Yan S
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:05/2017




Researcher : Lee RSY

List of Research Outputs

Cerin E., ZHANG J., Barnett A., Sit C.H.P., Cheung M.M.C., Johnston J.M., Lai P.C. and Lee R.S.Y., Associations of objectively-assessed neighborhood characteristics with older adults’ total physical activity and sedentary time in an ultra-dense urban environment: Findings from the ALECS study, Health & Place. 2016, 42: 1-10.


Researcher : Lee SYA

List of Research Outputs

Chan D.K.C., Lee S.Y.A., Tang C.W.T., Gucciardi D.F., Yung P.S.H. and Hagger M.S., Paper vs. Pixel: Can We Use a Pen-and-Paper Method to Measure Athletes' Implicit Doping Attitude?, Frontiers in Psychology. 2017, 8: 876.


Researcher : Leong KC

List of Research Outputs

Chin W.H., Leong K.C. and Poon L.M.L., Potential genetic polymorphism of PB2-701 and 702: Implication in virus-host interaction of influenza A virus, 4th International Conference on Prevention & Infection Control. 2017.
Leong K.C., Chin W.H. and Poon L.M.L., Potential genetic polymorphism of PB2-701 and 702: Implication in virus-host interaction of influenza A virus, Options IX for the Control of Influenza. 2016.


Researcher : Leung CYH

List of Research Outputs

Lau E.H.Y., Zhang S., Leung C.Y.H., Cowling B.J., Wu J.T.K. and Peiris J.S.M., Identifying key transmission route of avian influenza among chickens in live poultry markets (Oral presentation), 2016 International Society for Disease Surveillance Conference, Atlanta, USA, 6–8 December 2016.


Researcher : Leung GM

Project Title:Evidence-based practice (EBP) learning in the undergraduate medical curriculum - where is the evidence?
Investigator(s):Leung GM, Fielding R, Ho LM, Johnston JM, Lam TH
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Leung Kau Kui Research and Teaching Endowment Fund - Teaching Grants
Start Date:01/2003


Project Title:A controlled trial of masks and hand hygiene for reducing influenza transmission
Investigator(s):Leung GM, Cowling BJ, Peiris JSM, Ho LM
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:National Center for Infectious Diseases (NCID)
Start Date:09/2006


Project Title:Preventing breast cancer in Hong Kong Chinese women through personalised risk stratification and characterisation: an epidemiologic modelling study and the development of a biorepository of cases and controls
Investigator(s):Leung GM, Kwong A, Wong OL, Lam WWT, Khoo US
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Commissioned Study on Risk of Breast Cancer in Hong Kong
Start Date:10/2015


Project Title:Evaluating the health and health care impact of Hong Kong’s pilot colorectal cancer screening programme
Investigator(s):Leung GM, Law WL, Leung WK
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Commissioned Study on Evaluation of Government's Colorectal Cancer Screening Pilot Programme
Start Date:12/2015


List of Research Outputs

Ip D.K.M., Lau E.H.Y., Tam Y.H., So H.C., Lam C.K., Fang J., Leung G.M. and Cowling B.J., Development and Evaluation of an Electronic School Absenteeism System for Influenza-Like-Illness Surveillance in Hong Kong, Options IX for the Control of Influenza, Chicago, 2016.
Ip D.K.M., So H.C., Fang J., Xiao J., Chu K.W., Ho Y.K.S., Leung G.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Cowling B.J., Preliminary Findings from a Randomized Controlled Trial of the Effect of Fever Suppression by Antipyretics on Medically Attended Influenza Virus Infections [Oral Presentation]. , Options for the Control of Influenza IX, Chicago, USA, Aug 24-28, 2016.. 2016.
Ip D.K.M., Tam Y.H., So H.C., Xiao J., Fang J., Leung G.M., Kwok K.H. and Cowling B.J., Workplace Productivity Losses related to Acute Upper Respiratory Tract Infections among Health Care Workers in Hong Kong, Options IX for the Control of Influenza, Chicago, 2016.. 2016.
LIU J., Au Yeung S.L.R., Lin S.C., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Liver Enzymes and Risk of Ischemic Heart Disease and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Mendelian Randomization Study, Scientific Reports. 2016, 6.
Leung Y.Y.J., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Migrant status and childhood hospitalizations for asthma and other wheezing disorders, Clinical and Experimental Allergy. 2017, 47(5): 675-83.
Leung Y.Y.J., Lin S.L., Lee R.S.Y., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Prediction of cardiovascular disease risk in a cohort of older Chinese adults in Hong Kong, Annual Scientific Meeting, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine. 2016.
Ni M.Y., Li K.L., Pang H.M.H., Chan B.H.Y., Yuan Y., Kawachi I., Schooling C.M. and Leung G.M., Direct participation in and indirect exposure to the Occupy Central movement and depressive symptoms: a longitudinal study of Hong Kong adults, American Journal of Epidemiology. 2016, 184: 636-643.
Ni M.Y., Li K.L., Pang H.M.H., Chan B.H.Y., Kawachi I., Viswanath K., Schooling C.M. and Leung G.M., Longitudinal patterns and predictors of depression trajectories related to the 2014 occupy central/umbrella movement in Hong Kong, American Journal of Public Health. 2017, 107: 593-600.
Ni M.Y., Li K.L., Hui R.W., McDowell I. and Leung G.M., Requesting a unique personal identifier or providing a souvenir incentive did not affect overall consent to health record linkage: evidence from an RCT nested within a cohort, Journal of Clinical Epidemiology. 2017, 84: 142-149.
Quan J., Li K.L. and Leung G.M., Predicting the risk of mortality and stroke In patients with diabetes: valuing health status in a developed Chinese population, 11th European Conference on Health Economics. Hamburg, EuHEA, 2016.
So H.C., Xiao J., Fang J., Tam Y.H., Leung G.M., Kwok K.H., Cowling B.J. and Ip D.K.M., Health-related quality of life in young adults with acute respiratory infections, Options IX for the Control of Influenza, Chicago, 2016.
Tsang K.L., Fang J., Chan K.H., Ip D.K.M., Leung G.M., Peiris J.S.M., Cowling B.J. and Cauchemez S.T., Individual correlates of infectivity of influenza A virus infections in households , Options for the Control of Influenza IX, Chicago, USA, Aug 24-28, 2016.. 2016.
Wong O.L., Schooling C.M., Cowling B.J., Wong C.N. and Leung G.M., Disease burden of breast cancer in Hong Kong: an exploration of trends for screening policy and resource allocation, Hong Kong Medical Journal. 2016, 22(Suppl 6): S4-7.
ZHONG Y., Jiang C., Cheng K.K., Zhang W., Jin Y.L., Lam T.H., Woo J., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Environment-wide association study to identify factors associated with hematocrit: evidence from the Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, Annals of Epidemiology. 2016, 26(9): 638-42.


Researcher : Leung LT

List of Research Outputs

CHEN J., Ho D.S.Y., LEUNG L.T., Wang M.P. and Lam T.H., Association between self-esteem and nicotine dependence in adolescents (poster presentation), 2017 SRNT Annual Meeting, March 8-11, 2017, Florence, Italy. 2017.
CHEN J., Ho D.S.Y., LEUNG L.T., Wang M.P. and Lam T.H., Associations of unhappiness with sociodemographic factors and unhealthy behaviours in Chinese adolescents, European Journal of Public Health. 2017, 27: 518-524.
Jiang N., Ho D.S.Y., Wang M.P., LEUNG L.T. and Lam T.H., The relationship of waterpipe use with cigarette smoking susceptibility and nicotine dependence: A cross-sectional study among Hong Kong adolescents, Addictive Behaviors. 2017, 64: 123-128.
LEUNG L.T., Ho D.S.Y., Chen J., Wang M.P. and Lam T.H., Flavoured electronic cigarette use and intention to smoke cigarettes in never smoking Hong Kong adolescents (poster and abstract), 2017 SRNT Annual Meeting, March 8-11, 2017, Florence, Italy. 2017.
LEUNG L.T., Ho D.S.Y., Wang M.P. and Lam T.H., Secondhand smoke from multiple sources, thirdhand smoke and respiratory symptoms in Hong Kong adolescents, Nicotine & Tobacco Research. 2016, ntw302.
LUK T.T., Wang M.P., WU Y., LEUNG L.T., Lam T.H. and Ho D.S.Y., Perceived inter-parental relationship and smoking behaviours in Hong Kong adolescents (poster and abstract), 2017 SRNT Annual Meeting, March 8-11, 2017, Florence, Italy. 2017.
WU Y., Wang M.P., Leung L.T., Chen J., Lam T.H. and Ho D.S.Y., Electronic cigarette use was associated with respiratory symptoms among never smoking adolescents in Hong Kong (abstract), 21st Research Postgraduate Symposium, Hong Kong. 2016.
WU Y., Wang M.P., RUAN R., Ho D.S.Y., Leung L.T., HUANG R., Chen J. and Lam T.H., Prevalence of passive drinking in Hong Kong adolescents (abstract & oral presentation), 6th Asia-Pacific Conference on Public Health, 24-25 August 2016, Bangkok, Thailand. 2016.


Researcher : Leung NHL

List of Research Outputs

Ip D.K.M., Lau L.L., Leung N.H.L., Fang J., Chan K.H., Chu K.W., Leung G.M., Peiris J.S.M., Uyeki T.M. and Cowling B.J., Viral shedding and transmission potential of asymptomatic and pauci-symptomatic influenza virus infections in the community, Clinical Infectious Diseases. 2016, 64(6): 736-742.
Leung N.H.L., Chan K.H., Chu K.W., Fang J., Fung R.O.P., So H.C., Seto W.H., Ip D.K.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Cowling B.J., Diagnostic performance of the Sofia Analyzer in outpatient clinics., Options for the Control of Influenza IX, Chicago, USA, Aug 24-28, 2016. . 2016.
Leung N.H.L., Diagnostic performance of the Sofia Analyzer in outpatient clinics, Options IX for the Control of Influenza, Chicago, 2016.
Leung N.H.L., Huang W.W., Shiu E.Y.C., Xie Y., Chu K.W., Seto W.H., Ip D.K.M., Yen H., Mok K.P., Peiris J.S.M., Yang Z., Cowling B.J. and Ye D., Quantification of influenza virus RNA in aerosols in pediatrics patient rooms , Options for the Control of Influenza IX, Chicago, USA, Aug 24-28, 2016.. 2016.
Leung N.H.L., Huang W., SHIU E.Y.C., Xie Y., Chu K.W., Seto W.H., Ip D.K.M., Yen H., Li Y., Mok K.P., Peiris J.S.M., Yang Z., Cowling B.J. and Ye D., Quantification of influenza virus RNA in aerosols in pediatrics patient rooms, Options IX for the Control of Influenza, Chicago, 2016.
Leung N.H.L., Sino-British Fellowship Trust Visitorships 2016-17, China Affairs Office, The University of Hong Kong. 2016.


Researcher : Leung YYJ

Project Title:Prediction of cardiovascular disease using the Framingham risk score in older adults in Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Leung YYJ, Lin SC, Schooling CM, Lam TH
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:04/2015


List of Research Outputs

Leung Y.Y.J., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Migrant status and childhood hospitalizations for asthma and other wheezing disorders, Clinical and Experimental Allergy. 2017, 47(5): 675-83.
Leung Y.Y.J., Lin S.C., Lee R.S.Y., Lam T.H. and Schooling C.M., Prediction of cardiovascular disease risk in a cohort of older Chinese adults in Hong Kong (poster and abstract), Health Research Symposium 2017, June 16, 2017, Hong Kong. 2017.
Leung Y.Y.J., Lin S.L., Lee R.S.Y., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Prediction of cardiovascular disease risk in a cohort of older Chinese adults in Hong Kong, Annual Scientific Meeting, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine. 2016.
Leung Y.Y.J., The President's Prize for Best Paper Presentation, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine. 2016.


Researcher : Li KL

List of Research Outputs

Lee A., Ni M.Y., Luk A.C.K., Lau J.K.P., Lam K.S.Y., Li K.L., Wong C.S.M. and Wong V.W.Y., Trends and determinants of familial consent for corneal donation in Chinese, Cornea. 2017, 36(3): 295-299.
Ni M.Y., Li K.L., Pang H.M.H., Chan B.H.Y., Yuan Y., Kawachi I., Schooling C.M. and Leung G.M., Direct participation in and indirect exposure to the Occupy Central movement and depressive symptoms: a longitudinal study of Hong Kong adults, American Journal of Epidemiology. 2016, 184: 636-643.
Ni M.Y., Li K.L., Pang H.M.H., Chan B.H.Y., Kawachi I., Viswanath K., Schooling C.M. and Leung G.M., Longitudinal patterns and predictors of depression trajectories related to the 2014 occupy central/umbrella movement in Hong Kong, American Journal of Public Health. 2017, 107: 593-600.
Ni M.Y., Li K.L., Hui R.W., McDowell I. and Leung G.M., Requesting a unique personal identifier or providing a souvenir incentive did not affect overall consent to health record linkage: evidence from an RCT nested within a cohort, Journal of Clinical Epidemiology. 2017, 84: 142-149.
Quan J., Li K.L., Pang H.M.H., Choi C.H., Siu S.C., Tang S.Y., Wat N.M., Woo J., Johnston J.M. and Leung G.M., Diabetes incidence and prevalence in Hong Kong, China during 2006-2014, Diabetic Medicine. 2016.
Quan J., Li K.L. and Leung G.M., Predicting the risk of mortality and stroke In patients with diabetes: valuing health status in a developed Chinese population, 11th European Conference on Health Economics. Hamburg, EuHEA, 2016.


Researcher : Li L

List of Research Outputs

LI L., Wong Y.T., Bond H.S., Wu P., Lau E.H.Y., Sullivan S.G. and Cowling B.J., A systematic review of studies of influenza-associated mortality, Options IX for the Control of Influenza, Chicago, 2016 . 2016.
LI L., Wong Y.T., Wu P., Bond H.S., Lau E.H.Y., Sullivan S.G. and Cowling B.J., Heterogeneity in Estimates of the Impact of Influenza on Population Mortality: A Systematic Review, American Journal of Epidemiology. 2017.
Lam T.Y., Zhou B., Wang J., CHAI Y., Shen Y., Chen X., MA C., Hong W., Chen Y., Zhang Y., Duan L., Chen P., Jiang J., Zhang Y., Li L., Poon L.M.L., Webby R.J., Smith D.K., Leung G.M., Peiris J.S.M., Holmes E.C., Guan Y. and Zhu H., Faculty Outstanding Research Output Award 2015-2016, The University of Hong Kong. 2016.
Li L., Zhu H. and Guan Y., Best Poster Presentation Award (as the supervisor and co-corresponding author), 21st International Bioinformatics Workshop on Virus Evolution and Molecular Epidemiology (VEME), Seoul, Republic of Korea. 2016.
Li L., Hong W., Duan L., Wang J., Lam T.Y., Zhu H. and Guan Y., Evolution of influenza A(H7N9) viruses from waves I to IV, Virus Evol.. 2017, 3(Suppl 1): pii: vew036.006.


Researcher : Li M

Project Title:EMBO Conference on Hijacking host signalling and epigenetic mimicry during infections; Regulation of dengue virus life cycle by KDEL receptor-dependent signaling pathway: a new target to interfere with viral infection and pathogenesis
Investigator(s):Li M
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:06/2017
Completion Date:06/2017




Researcher : Li WS

List of Research Outputs

Li W.S. and Chok K.S.H., Acute hepatitis E virus infection causing acute liver failure requiring living-donor liver transplantation in a non-pregnant immunocompetent woman, Transplant Infectious Disease. 2017, 19(3): e12699.


Researcher : Liao Q

Project Title:Chinese adults' preference for influenza vaccination: a discrete choice experiment
Investigator(s):Liao Q, Fielding R, Chen J, Lam WWT, Wong CKH
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:03/2015


Project Title:Developing an adapted version of risk ladder for risk and benefit presentation to aid parents’ decision making regarding children’s seasonal influenza vaccination
Investigator(s):Liao Q, Fielding R, Lam WWT
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2016


Project Title:2016 International Congress of Behavioral Medicine ; Perceived information trustworthiness and parents' risk perceptions regarding childhood seasonal influenza vaccination in Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Liao Q
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:12/2016
Completion Date:12/2016


Project Title:Using WhatsApp reminders to improve childhood seasonal influenza vaccination: a randomized control trial to compare the effectiveness of individual-based and social networking-based interventions
Investigator(s):Liao Q, Fielding R, Lam WWT
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:04/2017


List of Research Outputs

Cui B., Liao Q., Lam W.W.T., Liu Z.P. and Fielding R., Avian influenza A/H7N9 risk perception, information trust and adoption of protective behaviours among poultry farmers in Jiangsu Province, China, BMC Public Health. 2017, 17(1): 463.
Fielding R., Lam W.W.T., Liao Q., Lai C.L., Tsang W.H.J., Ip D.K.M. and Yuen R.M.F., Perceptions of cancer risk and self-care practices: comparison of groups at different risk for cancers, Hong Kong Medical Journal. 2016, 22 Suppl 6(6): 8-12.
Liao Q., Lam W.W.T. and Fielding R., Perceived information trustworthiness and parents' risk perceptions regarding childhood seasonal influenza vaccination in Hong Kong, In: Lee C., International Congress of Behavioral Medicine. Melbourne, Springer, 2016, 23.
Meng H.Q., Liao Q., Suen L.K.P., O'Donoghue M., Wong C.M. and Yang L.I.N., Healthcare seeking behavior of patients with influenza like illness: comparison of the summer and winter influenza epidemics, BMC Infectious Diseases. 2016, 16: 1-9.
Wong C.K.H., Liao Q., Guo Y., Xin Y. and Lam C.L.K., Cost-effectiveness analysis of vaccinations and decision makings on vaccination programmes in Hong Kong: A systematic review, Vaccine. 2017, 35 (24): 3153-3161.
Wu P., Chiu W.H., Fang J., Liao Q., Fielding R. and Cowling B.J., Population behavior and attitude towards influenza A(H7N9) in Hong Kong, 2013-2015, Options IX for the Control of Influenza, Chicago, 2016.


Researcher : Lin S

Project Title:Characteristics of gut microbiota in Chinese adolescents and its related diseases
Investigator(s):Lin SC, Schooling CM, Cowling BJ, Pang HMH
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:04/2015


List of Research Outputs



Researcher : Lin SC

Project Title:Characteristics of gut microbiota in Chinese adolescents and its related diseases
Investigator(s):Lin SC, Schooling CM, Cowling BJ, Pang HMH
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:04/2015


List of Research Outputs

Au Yeung S.L.R., Lin S.C., LI A.M. and Schooling C.M., Birth weight and risk of ischemic heart disease: A Mendelian randomization study, Scientific Reports. 2016, 6.
Au Yeung S.L.R., Lin S.C., Lam H.S. and Schooling C.M., Effect of l-arginine, asymmetric dimethylarginine, and symmetric dimethylarginine on ischemic heart disease risk: A Mendelian randomization study, American Heart Journal. 2016, 182: 54-61.
LIU J., Au Yeung S.L.R., Lin S.C., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Liver Enzymes and Risk of Ischemic Heart Disease and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Mendelian Randomization Study, Scientific Reports. 2016, 6.
Leung Y.Y.J., Lin S.C., Lee R.S.Y., Lam T.H. and Schooling C.M., Prediction of cardiovascular disease risk in a cohort of older Chinese adults in Hong Kong (poster and abstract), Health Research Symposium 2017, June 16, 2017, Hong Kong. 2017.
Lin S.C., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., The effect of birth weight on academic performance: Instrumental variable analysis, American Journal of Epidemiology. 2017, 185: 853-859.
Zhao J., Xu L., Lin S.C. and Schooling C.M., Spironolactone and glucose metabolism, a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials, Journal of the American Society of Hypertension. 2016, 10: 671-682.


Researcher : Liu Y

List of Research Outputs

Liu Y., Lam T.Y., Zhu H. and Guan Y., Application of large-scale sequencing and data analysis to research on emerging infectious diseases., Virus Evol.. 2017, 3(Suppl 1): pii: vew036.023.


Researcher : Lo WS

List of Research Outputs

HUANG R., Ho D.S.Y., Wang M.P., Lo W.S. and Lam T.H., Reported alcohol drinking and mental health problems in Hong Kong Chinese adolescents, Drug and Alcohol Dependence. 2016, 164: 47-54.


Researcher : MA C

List of Research Outputs

Lam T.Y., Zhou B., Wang J., CHAI Y., Shen Y., Chen X., MA C., Hong W., Chen Y., Zhang Y., Duan L., Chen P., Jiang J., Zhang Y., Li L., Poon L.M.L., Webby R.J., Smith D.K., Leung G.M., Peiris J.S.M., Holmes E.C., Guan Y. and Zhu H., Faculty Outstanding Research Output Award 2015-2016, The University of Hong Kong. 2016.


Researcher : MAK CT

List of Research Outputs

MAK C.T. and Wong W.L.T., Investigation of the Gaze Behaviour during Walking in Community-dwelling Elderly People : Implication for Fall Rehabilitation, The 5th HKASMSS Student Conference on Sports Medicine, Rehabilitation and Exercise Science 2016.


Researcher : MASON TG

List of Research Outputs

LI J., SUN S., Tang H.K.R., Qiu H., Huang Q., MASON T.G. and Tian L., Major air pollutants and risk of COPD exacerbations: a systematic review and meta-analysis, International Journal of COPD. 2016, 11: 3079-91.


Researcher : Macfarlane DJ

Project Title:Enhancing elite performance by development of a biofeedback instrumentation system
Investigator(s):Macfarlane DJ
Department:Institute of Human Performance
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:01/2006


Project Title:IPEN: International Study of Built Environment, Physical Activity, and Obesity
Investigator(s):Macfarlane DJ, Cerin E
Department:Institute of Human Performance
Source(s) of Funding:National Institutes of Health, US Department of Health and Human Services - General Award
Start Date:09/2009


Project Title:IPEN (Adult) International Study of Built Environment, physical Activity and Obesity
Investigator(s):Macfarlane DJ
Department:Institute of Human Performance
Source(s) of Funding:University of California - General Award
Start Date:09/2011


Project Title:Developing and testing the reliability and validity of a portable digital body-image dissatisfaction application for health professionals
Investigator(s):Macfarlane DJ, Lee AM, Mellecker RR
Department:Institute of Human Performance
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2015


Project Title:WORLD CONFERENCE ON KINANTHROPOMETRY AND BODY COMPOSITION ISAK-UADY 2016; The assessment of Body Image - traditions, problems and modern solutions
Investigator(s):Macfarlane DJ
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:10/2016
Completion Date:11/2016


List of Research Outputs

Cerin E., Mitáš J., Cain K., Conway T., Adams M., Schofield G., Sarmiento O., Reis R., Schipperijn J., Davey R., Salvo D., Orzanco-Garralda R., Macfarlane D.J., De Bourdeaudhuij I., Owen N., Sallis J.F. and Van Dyck D., Do associations between objectively-assessed physical activity and neighbourhood environment attributes vary by time of the day and day of the week? IPEN adult study, International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity. 2017, 14.
Ho J.W.C., Fong D.Y.T., Lee C.F., Macfarlane D.J., Cerin E., Lee A.M., Leung S., Chan W.Y.Y., Keung I.P.F., Lam S.H.S., Taylor A.J., Gong W. and Cheng K.K., A Dietary & Physical Activity Interventions for Colorectal Cancer Survivors: A Randomized Controlled Trial, 2016 NCRI Cancer Conference. 2016.
Macfarlane D.J., Body Composition Assessment Methods for Athletes, HKSI International Sports Science Symposium on Applied Sport Nutrition, Oct, Shatin, Hong Kong. 2016.
Macfarlane D.J., Body Image assessment – historical and future methods?”, XVII WORLD CONFERENCE ON KINANTHROPOMETRY, Oct, Merida, Mexico. 2016.


Researcher : Masters RSW

Project Title:Enhancing motor skills through instructional manipulations: is the learner paying attention?
Investigator(s):Masters RSW, Maxwell JP
Department:Institute of Human Performance
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:02/2004


List of Research Outputs

CHOI S.Y.C., Masters R.S.W., Wong W.L.T. and Capio C.M., The Association between Working Memory and an Object Control Skill Performance in Children, 9th Australasian Skill Acquisition and Research Group Meeting (ASARG). 2016.
Masters R.S.W., Capio C.M., Wong W.L.T., Poolton J.M. and UIGA L., Psychophysical Effects Of Subtle Modification Of The Built Environment: A Quasi-experimental Field Study, THE LANCET. 2016, 388: S4.
Masters R.S.W., Capio C.M., Wong W.L.T., Poolton J.M. and UIGA L., Psychophysical effects of subtle modification of the built environment: a quasi-experimental field study , THE LANCET CHINESE ACADEMY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES HEALTH SUMMIT. 2016.
Masters R.S.W., Capio C.M., Poolton J.M., Wong W.L.T. and UIGA L., Subtly Modified Perception of Stairs Steepness: Mind your Step!, 9th Australasian Skill Acquisition and Research Group Meeting (ASARG). 2016.
OMURO S., Ma E.P.M. and Masters R.S.W., Learning without errors: An application of error-reducing paradigm in speech intensity control, The Voice Foundation’s 46th Annual Symposium: Care of the Professional Voice, PA, USA.. 2017.
Tse A.C., Fong S.M., Wong W.L.T. and Masters R.S.W., Analogy motor learning by young children: a study of rope skipping, European Journal of Sport Science. 2017, 17(2): 152-159.
Tse A.C.Y., Wong W.L.T. and Masters R.S.W., Examining motor learning in older adults using analogy instruction, Psychology of Sport and Exercise. 2017, 28: 78-84.
UIGA L., Capio C.M., Wong W.L.T., Wilson R.M. and Masters R.S.W., Allocation of Attention by Older Fallers is Associated with a High Propensity for Conscious Control by Non-fallers, 9th Australasian Skill Acquisition and Research Group Meeting (ASARG). 2016.


Researcher : McGhee S

Project Title:Evaluation of mobile screening service for older people in Shamshuipo
Investigator(s):McGhee S, Ho LM, Abdullah ASM, Lee ACK
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Health Promotion Projects
Start Date:01/2001


Project Title:Joint Conference of the Society for Social Medicine and the International Epidemiological Association Exposure to Secondhand Smoke: Economic Issues for Individuals, Population Health and Governments
Investigator(s):McGhee S
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:09/2001


Project Title:How stable is exercise type and pattern in those attending the department of Health's Elderly Health centres and how reliable is its reporting?
Investigator(s):McGhee S, Leung GM, Schooling CM, Lam TH
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:02/2004


Project Title:Provision of Services on the Impact of Tobacco Control Policies on Health-related Cost of Tobacco
Investigator(s):McGhee S, Lam TH
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Department of Health - General Award
Start Date:10/2012


Project Title:Policy-related survey on tobacco control for COSH
Investigator(s):McGhee S, Lam TH, Wong CN
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Hong Kong Council on Smoking and Health - General Award
Start Date:11/2012


Project Title:Provision of Services on the Impact of Tobacco Control Policies on Tobacco-related Morbidity and Morality
Investigator(s):McGhee S, Lam TH
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Department of Health - General Award
Start Date:12/2012


List of Research Outputs

JIAO F., Fung S.C.C., Wan Y.F., McGhee S., Wong C.K.H., Dai D., Kwok R.L.P. and Lam C.L.K., Effectiveness of the multidisciplinary Risk Assessment and Management Program for Patients with Diabetes Mellitus (RAMP-DM) for diabetic microvascular complications: A population-based cohort study, Diabetes & Metabolism. 2016, 42(6): 424–432.
JIAO F., Lam C.L.K., Fung S.C.C., Wan Y.F., Wong C.K.H. and McGhee S., The Multidisciplinary Risk Assessment and Management Program – Diabetes Mellitus (Ramp-Dm) was Cost-Effective for Managing Patients with Diabetes Mellitus, ISPOR 7th Asia-pacific Conference. 2016, 19 (7): A811.
Jiao F., Wong C.K.H., Tang S.C.W., Fung S.C.C., Tan K.C.B., McGhee S., Gangwani R.A. and Lam C.L.K., Annual direct medical costs associated with diabetes-related complications in the event year and in subsequent years in Hong Kong, Diabetic Medicine. 2017, 34 (9): 1276–1283.
Lam C.L.K., Law W.L., Poon T.C.J., Wong C.K.H., McGhee S. and Fong D.Y.T., Excellent Research Award, Health Research Symposium 2017, Health and Medical Research Fund, Food & Health Bureau, the Government of HKSAR. 2017.
Lian J., McGhee S., So J.C., Chau J., Wong C.K.H., Wong W.C.W. and Lam C.L.K., Five-year cost-effectiveness of Patient Empowerment Programme (PEP) for type 2 diabetes mellitus in primary care, Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism. 2017, 19 (9): 1312–1316.
Lian J., McGhee S., Chau J., Wong C.K.H., Lam C.L.K. and Wong W.C.W., Systematic review on the cost-effectiveness of self-management education programme for Type 2 diabetes mellitus, Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice. 2017, 127: 21-34.


Researcher : Mohammed BH

List of Research Outputs

Mohammed B.H., Johnston J.M., Harwell I., Yi H.S., Tsang K.W.K. and Haidar J.A., Intimate partner violence and utilization of maternal health care services in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, BMC Health Services Research. 2017, 17(1): 178.


Researcher : Mok KP

Project Title:The pathogenic role of the adaptation in the polymerase basic 2 protein of the new identified duck isolated H7N9 lineage in mammalian hosts
Investigator(s):Mok KP, Peiris JSM
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:07/2015


Project Title:Characterization of the new identified human pathogenic avian-origin influenza (H5N6) virus
Investigator(s):Mok KP
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2016


Project Title:Importin-alpha protein as the host determinant of influenza B virus replication in human
Investigator(s):Mok KP
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:05/2017


List of Research Outputs

Bertram S., Thiele S., Dreier C., Resa-Infante P., Preuß A., van Riel D., Mok K.P., Schwalm F., Peiris J.S.M., Klenk H.D. and Gabriel G., H7N9 influenza A virus exhibits importin-α7–mediated replication in the mammalian respiratory tract, The American Journal of Pathology. 2017, 187(4): 831-40.
Chan L.Y., BUI H.T., Mok K.P., Ng M.M.T., Nicholls J.M., Peiris J.S.M., Chan M.C.W. and Chan W.Y., Evaluation of the human adaptation of influenza A/H7N9 virus in PB2 protein using human and swine respiratory tract explant cultures, Scientific Reports. 2016, 6: 35401.
Chan L.Y., Mok K.P., Hui P.Y., Kang S.R., Yue Y.K., Mak N.K., Wong N.S., Peiris J.S.M. and Chan M.C.W., Role of indirubin-3'-oxime as an antiviral and immunomodulatory agent in the treatment of severe human influenza virus infection, Health Research Symposium 2017 . 2017.
Fan Y., Mok K.P., Chan M.C.W., Zhang Y., Nal B., Kien F., Bruzzone R. and Sanyal S., Cell cycle independent role of cyclin D3 in host restriction of influenza virus infection, Journal of Biological Chemistry. 2017, 292(12): 5070-88.
Hui P.Y., LI H.S., Cheung M.C., Chan R.W.Y., Yuen K.M., Mok K.P., Nicholls J.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Chan M.C.W., Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 virus delays apoptotic responses via activation of STAT3, Options IX for The Control of Influenza . 2016.
Hui P.Y., Chan L.Y., Mok K.P., KUOK I.T., Nicholls J.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Chan M.C.W., Tropism and innate host responses of a novel avian influenza A/H5N6 virus in ex vivo and in vitro models of the human respiratory tract, Options IX for the Control of Influenza. 2016.
Hui P.Y., Chan L.Y., Kuok I.T., Mok K.P., Yang Z.F., Li R.F., Luk G.S., Lee E.F., Lai J.C.C., Yen H., Zhu H., Guan Y., Nicholls J.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Chan M.C.W., Tropism and innate host responses of influenza A/H5N6 virus: an analysis of ex vivo and in vitro cultures of the human respiratory tract, European Respiratory Journal. 2017, 49: 1601710.
Leung N.H.L., Huang W.W., Shiu E.Y.C., Xie Y., Chu K.W., Seto W.H., Ip D.K.M., Yen H., Mok K.P., Peiris J.S.M., Yang Z., Cowling B.J. and Ye D., Quantification of influenza virus RNA in aerosols in pediatrics patient rooms , Options for the Control of Influenza IX, Chicago, USA, Aug 24-28, 2016.. 2016.
Leung N.H.L., Huang W., SHIU E.Y.C., Xie Y., Chu K.W., Seto W.H., Ip D.K.M., Yen H., Li Y., Mok K.P., Peiris J.S.M., Yang Z., Cowling B.J. and Ye D., Quantification of influenza virus RNA in aerosols in pediatrics patient rooms, Options IX for the Control of Influenza, Chicago, 2016.
Lin Y.P., Yang Z.F., Liang Y., Li Z.T., Bond H.D., Chua H.Y., Luo Y.S., Chen Y., Chen T.T., Guan W.D., Lai J.C.C., Siu Y.L., Pan S.H., Peiris J.S.M., Cowling B.J. and Mok K.P., Population seroprevalence of antibody to influenza A(H7N9) virus, Guangzhou, China, BMC Infectious Diseases. 2016, 16(1): 632.


Researcher : Ng CYB

List of Research Outputs

Hemida M.G., Alnaeem A., Chu K.W., Perera R.A.P.M., Cheng M.S., Almathen F., Yau E.M., Ng C.Y.B., Webby R.J., Poon L.M.L. and Peiris J.S.M., Longitudinal study of middle east respiratory syndrome coronavirus infection in dromedary camel herds in Saudi Arabia, 2014–2015, Emerging Microbes & Infections. 2017, 6(6): e56.
Miguel E., Chevalier V., Ayelet G., Ben Bencheikh M.N., Boussini H., Chu K.W., El Berbri I., Fassi-Fihri O., Faye B., Fekadu G., Grosbois V., Ng C.Y.B., Perera R.A.P.M., So T.Y., Traore A., Roger F. and Peiris J.S.M., Risk factors for MERS coronavirus infection in dromedary camels in Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, and Morocco, 2015, Eurosurveillance. 2017, 22(13): 30498.


Researcher : Ng MMT

List of Research Outputs

Chan L.Y., BUI H.T., Mok K.P., Ng M.M.T., Nicholls J.M., Peiris J.S.M., Chan M.C.W. and Chan W.Y., Evaluation of the human adaptation of influenza A/H7N9 virus in PB2 protein using human and swine respiratory tract explant cultures, Scientific Reports. 2016, 6: 35401.
Chan L.Y., Chan W.Y., Ng M.M.T., Nicholls J.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Chan M.C.W., Risk assessment on human transmission potential of avian influenza H7N9 virus using ex vivo cultures of the human respiratory tract, Options of Control of Influenza IX. 2016.
Chan M.C.W., Chan W.Y., Chan L.Y., Ng M.M.T., Ching H.H. and Peiris J.S.M., Regulation of Proinflammatory Cytokine by Vitmain B2 in Influenza A/H5N1 Virus Infected Human Alveolar Epithelial Cells and Macrophages, ATS 2017 WASHINGTON, DC. 2017.


Researcher : Ng TW

List of Research Outputs

Tam Y.H., Ip D.K.M., Ng T.W., Peiris J.S.M. and Cowling B.J., Using point-of-care tests for influenza to aid clinical decisions in primary care setting, Options IX for the Control of Influenza, Chicago, 2016.


Researcher : Ng YL

List of Research Outputs

Ho C.Y.H., Mui M., Wan N.T.A., Ng Y.L., Stewart S.M., Yew C., Lam T.H. and Chan S.S.C., Happy family kitchen II: A cluster randomized controlled trial of a community-based positive psychology family intervention for subjective happiness and health-related quality of life in Hong Kong, In: Doug Altman Jeremy Grimshaw, Trials. London, BioMed Central, 2016, 17: 367.
Ho C.Y.H., Mui M., Wan N.T.A., Ng Y.L., Stewart S.M., Yew C., Lam T.H. and Chan S.S.C., Happy family kitchen: A community-based research for enhancing family communication and well-being in Hong Kong, Journal of Family Psychology. Washington, American Psychological Association, 2016, 30(6): 752-62.


Researcher : Ni MY

Project Title:Why do Hong Kong people live longer?
Investigator(s):Ni MY
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Early Career Scheme (ECS)
Start Date:01/2016


Project Title:A prospective cohort study of road traffic noise, depressive symptoms and mental well-being
Investigator(s):Ni MY, Huang J, Pang HMH, Webster CJ, Leung GM
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:07/2016


Project Title:Role of Childhood Neglect in Common Mental Disorders: A Sibling Study Nested in a Population-Based Cohort
Investigator(s):Ni MY, Leung GM, Pang HMH, Schooling CM
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2017


List of Research Outputs

Lee A., Ni M.Y., Luk A.C.K., Lau J.K.P., Lam K.S.Y., Li K.L., Wong C.S.M. and Wong V.W.Y., Trends and determinants of familial consent for corneal donation in Chinese, Cornea. 2017, 36(3): 295-299.
Ni M.Y., Li K.L., Pang H.M.H., Chan B.H.Y., Yuan Y., Kawachi I., Schooling C.M. and Leung G.M., Direct participation in and indirect exposure to the Occupy Central movement and depressive symptoms: a longitudinal study of Hong Kong adults, American Journal of Epidemiology. 2016, 184: 636-643.
Ni M.Y., Li K.L., Pang H.M.H., Chan B.H.Y., Kawachi I., Viswanath K., Schooling C.M. and Leung G.M., Longitudinal patterns and predictors of depression trajectories related to the 2014 occupy central/umbrella movement in Hong Kong, American Journal of Public Health. 2017, 107: 593-600.
Ni M.Y., Li K.L., Hui R.W., McDowell I. and Leung G.M., Requesting a unique personal identifier or providing a souvenir incentive did not affect overall consent to health record linkage: evidence from an RCT nested within a cohort, Journal of Clinical Epidemiology. 2017, 84: 142-149.


Researcher : Pang HMH

Project Title:Translational meta-analysis for elderly lung cancer patients
Investigator(s):Pang HMH
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:National Institutes of Health, US Department of Health and Human Services - General Award
Start Date:12/2013


Project Title:Longitudinal Metagenomics Study of Individuals with Seasonal Influenza
Investigator(s):Pang HMH, Cowling BJ, Peiris JSM
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:10/2014
Completion Date:09/2017


Project Title:Comparative Effectiveness Analysis of Lung Cancer Data from Randomized Clinical Trials and Observational Studies
Investigator(s):Pang HMH
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:06/2015


Project Title:Translational tools for treatment and management of mesothelioma
Investigator(s):Pang HMH, Lam CLD
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Pneumoconiosis Compensation Fund Board - General Award
Start Date:08/2015


Project Title:2nd International Symposium on Data Driven Health and Medicine; Integrative Pathway Analysis using Graph-based Learning
Investigator(s):Pang HMH
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:06/2016
Completion Date:07/2016


Project Title:A study of the microbiome on smartphone touchscreens in the households of psoriasis subjects
Investigator(s):Pang HMH
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:U21 Graduate Research Project Grants
Start Date:11/2016


Project Title:A Familial Meta -Omics Study of the Cutaneous Microbiome in Psoriasis
Investigator(s):Pang HMH, Chan HHL, Ni MY
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2017


List of Research Outputs

George S., Wang X. and Pang H.M.H., Cancer Clinical Trials: Current and Controversial Issues in Design and Analysis. 2016.
George S., Wang X. and Pang H.M.H., Endpoints for Cancer Clinical Trials, 2016.
Kuang Y.S., Li S.H., Guo Y., Lu J.H., He J.R., Luo B.J., Jiang F.J., Shen H., Papasian C.J., Pang H.M.H., Xia H.M., Deng H.W. and Qiu X., Composition of gut microbiota in infants in China and global comparison, Scientific Reports. 2016, 6: 36666.
Ni M.Y., Li K.L., Pang H.M.H., Chan B.H.Y., Yuan Y., Kawachi I., Schooling C.M. and Leung G.M., Direct participation in and indirect exposure to the Occupy Central movement and depressive symptoms: a longitudinal study of Hong Kong adults, American Journal of Epidemiology. 2016, 184: 636-643.
Ni M.Y., Li K.L., Pang H.M.H., Chan B.H.Y., Kawachi I., Viswanath K., Schooling C.M. and Leung G.M., Longitudinal patterns and predictors of depression trajectories related to the 2014 occupy central/umbrella movement in Hong Kong, American Journal of Public Health. 2017, 107: 593-600.
Pang H.M.H., Stinchcombe T., Cheng K.M.P., Lee W.M.A., Lee V.H.F., Vokes E.E. and Wang X., Comparison of chemoradiotherapy treatment strategies in stage III non-small cell lung cancer among elderly patients from multiple data sources, Annals of Oncology. 2017, 28.
Pang H.M.H., Wang X., Stinchcombe T.E., Wong M.L., Cheng K.M.P., Ganti A.K., Sargent D.J., Zhang Y., Hu C., Mandrekar S.J., Redman M.W., Manola J.B., Schilsky R.L., Cohen H.J., Bradley J.D., Adjei A.A., Gandara D., Ramalingam S.S. and Vokes E.E., Enrollment Trends and Disparity Among Patients With Lung Cancer in National Clinical Trials, 1990 to 2012, Journal of Clinical Oncology. 2016.
Quan J., Li K.L., Pang H.M.H., Choi C.H., Siu S.C., Tang S.Y., Wat N.M., Woo J., Johnston J.M. and Leung G.M., Diabetes incidence and prevalence in Hong Kong, China during 2006-2014, Diabetic Medicine. 2016.


Researcher : Peiris JSM

Project Title:IV International Symposium on Respiratory Viral Infections The Influenza Disease Burden in Hong Kong: the Rates of Hospitalisation in Children
Investigator(s):Peiris JSM
Department:Microbiology
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:11/2001


Project Title:Influenza pandemic preparedness in Asia (Research collaboration with national Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Inc. (SJCRH) and The University of Hong Kong)
Investigator(s):Peiris JSM, Guan Y
Department:Microbiology
Source(s) of Funding:National Institutes of Health, US Department of Health and Human Services - General Award
Start Date:04/2003


Project Title:Virus-cell interaction and the pathogenesis of SARS
Investigator(s):Peiris JSM
Department:Microbiology
Source(s) of Funding:VCO SARS Research Fund
Start Date:07/2003


Project Title:Viral determinants underlying the increased secretion of pro-inflammatory cytokines in H5N1 infected human macrophages: a mechanism for the unusual severity of human H5N1 disease?
Investigator(s):Peiris JSM, Guan Y, Lau ASY, Poon LML
Department:Microbiology
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:09/2003


Project Title:Outstanding Researcher Award 2003-2004
Investigator(s):Peiris JSM
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Outstanding Researcher Award
Start Date:07/2004


Project Title:Special Research Achievement Award 2003-2004
Investigator(s):Peiris JSM
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Special Research Achievement Award
Start Date:11/2004


Project Title:The macrophage in the pathogenesis of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus infection
Investigator(s):Peiris JSM
Department:Microbiology
Source(s) of Funding:Research Fund for the Control of Infectious Diseases - Full Grants
Start Date:12/2005


Project Title:The pathogenesis of avian influenza A H5N1 in humans: macrophage and epithelial cell-virus interactions in vitro and ex-vivo
Investigator(s):Peiris JSM
Department:Microbiology
Source(s) of Funding:The Wellcome Trust - General Award
Start Date:01/2007


Project Title:Communicable Diseases Surveillance and Response (CSR) - Standardization and shipment of PCR diagnostic kit for Avian Influenza detection to Member countries (viz: Bangladesh, Indonesia, Myanmar, Sri Lanka and Thailand)
Investigator(s):Peiris JSM
Department:Microbiology
Source(s) of Funding:Collaborating Project Fund
Start Date:06/2007


Project Title:Control of Pandemic and Inter-pandemic Influenza
Investigator(s):Peiris JSM, Guan Y, Yuen KY, Chen H, Leung GM, Lau YL
Department:Microbiology
Source(s) of Funding:Areas of Excellence Scheme
Start Date:01/2008


Project Title:Host responses that correlate with respiratory droplet transmission of swine-origin influenza viruses in ferrets
Investigator(s):Peiris JSM, Yen H, Nicholls JM
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:10/2013
Completion Date:11/2016


Project Title:Viral, Host and Environmental Determinants of Influenza Virus Transmission and Pathogenesis
Investigator(s):Peiris JSM, Cowling BJ, Guan Y, Li Y, Nicholls JM, Poon LML, Tu W, Yen H, Zhu H, Chan MCW, Lam TY, Jin D, Lee MY, Sanyal S, Mok KP, Sham PC
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Theme-based Research Scheme
Start Date:01/2015


Project Title:Public Health Responses to threats of emerging, epidemic and endemic infectious diseases
Investigator(s):Peiris JSM, Cowling BJ, Wu JTK, Guan Y
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Commissioned Research on Control of Infectious Diseases (Phase III)
Start Date:01/2015


Project Title:Role of influenza virus surface glycoproteins in virus-induced cell stress and inflammation
Investigator(s):Peiris JSM, Yen H
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:03/2015


Project Title:HKU Centennial Distinguished Chinese Scholars Scheme 2015-16
Investigator(s):Peiris JSM
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:HKU Centennial Distinguished Chinese Scholars Scheme
Start Date:09/2015


Project Title:Transmission of respiratory viruses: from basic science to evidence based options for control
Investigator(s):Peiris JSM
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Croucher Foundation - Conference / Seminars
Start Date:06/2017


List of Research Outputs

Baudon E.M., Fournié G., Hiep D.T., Pham T.T.H., Duboz R., Gély M., Peiris J.S.M., Cowling B.J., Ton V.D. and Peyre M., Analysis of swine movements in a province in northern Vietnam and application in the design of surveillance strategies for infectious diseases, Transboundary and Emerging Diseases. 2017, 64: 411-424.
Baudon E.M., Peyre M., Peiris J.S.M. and Cowling B.J., Epidemiological features of influenza circulation in swine populations: A systematic review and meta-analysis, PLoS One. 2017, 12(6): e0179044.
Bertram S., Thiele S., Dreier C., Resa-Infante P., Preuß A., van Riel D., Mok K.P., Schwalm F., Peiris J.S.M., Klenk H.D. and Gabriel G., H7N9 influenza A virus exhibits importin-α7–mediated replication in the mammalian respiratory tract, The American Journal of Pathology. 2017, 187(4): 831-40.
Cao P., Wong C.M., Chan K.H., Wang X., Chan K.P., Peiris J.S.M., Poon L.M.L. and Yang L., Age-specific genetic and antigenic variations of influenza A viruses in Hong Kong, 2013–2014, Scientific Reports. 2016, 6: 30260.
Chan L.Y., BUI H.T., Mok K.P., Ng M.M.T., Nicholls J.M., Peiris J.S.M., Chan M.C.W. and Chan W.Y., Evaluation of the human adaptation of influenza A/H7N9 virus in PB2 protein using human and swine respiratory tract explant cultures, Scientific Reports. 2016, 6: 35401.
Chan L.Y., Nicholls J.M., Peiris J.S.M., Chan M.C.W. and Chan W.Y., Neutrophil Mediated Host Responses during Influenza A Virus Infection, An In Vitro Study, Health Research Symposium 2017.
Chan L.Y., Chan W.Y., Ng M.M.T., Nicholls J.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Chan M.C.W., Risk assessment on human transmission potential of avian influenza H7N9 virus using ex vivo cultures of the human respiratory tract, Options of Control of Influenza IX. 2016.
Chan L.Y., Mok K.P., Hui P.Y., Kang S.R., Yue Y.K., Mak N.K., Wong N.S., Peiris J.S.M. and Chan M.C.W., Role of indirubin-3'-oxime as an antiviral and immunomodulatory agent in the treatment of severe human influenza virus infection, Health Research Symposium 2017 . 2017.
Chan M.C.W., Chan W.Y., Chan L.Y., Ng M.M.T., Ching H.H. and Peiris J.S.M., Regulation of Proinflammatory Cytokine by Vitmain B2 in Influenza A/H5N1 Virus Infected Human Alveolar Epithelial Cells and Macrophages, ATS 2017 WASHINGTON, DC. 2017.
Chu K.W., Cheng M.S., Perera R.A.P.M., Miguel E., Roger F., Chevalier V., Poon L.M.L. and Peiris J.S.M., A46 MERS-CoV in Arabian camels in Africa and Central Asia, Virus Evolution. 2017, 3(Suppl 1).
Cowling B.J., Chan K.H., Chu K.W., Fang J., Fung R.O.P., So H.C., Seto W.H., Ip D.K.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Cowling B.J., Diagnostic performance of the Sofia Analyzer in outpatient clinics, Options IX for The Control of Influenza, Chicago. 2016.
Cowling B.J., Perera R.A.P.M., Fang J., Ip D.K.M., Chu K.W., Peiris J.S.M. and Leung G.M., Influenza virus infections and immunity in a cohort of school-age children over a 5-year period, Options IX for the Control of Influenza, Chicago, 2016.
Ducatez M., Sonnberg S., Crumpton J.C., Rubrum A., Phommachanh P., Douangngeun B., Peiris J.S.M., Guan Y., Webster R. and Webby R., Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 clade 2.3.2.1 and clade 2.3.4 viruses do not induce a clade-specific phenotype in mallard ducks., J Gen Virol. . 2017, 98(6): 1232-1244.
Ducatez M., Sonnberg S., Crumpton J.C., Rubrum A., Phommachanh P., Douangngeun B., Peiris J.S.M., Guan Y., Webster R. and Webby R., Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 clade 2.3.2.1 and clade 2.3.4 viruses do not induce a clade-specific phenotype in mallard ducks, Journal of General Virology. 2017, 98(6): 1232-44.
Funk A.L., Goutard F.L., Miguel E., Bourgarel M., Chevalier V., Faye B., Peiris J.S.M., Van Kerkhove M.D. and Roger F.L., MERS-CoV at the animal–human interface: inputs on exposure pathways from an expert-opinion elicitation, Frontiers in Veterinary Science. 2016, 3: 88.
Garbati M.A., Fagbo S.F., Fang J., Skakni L., Joseph M., Wani T.A., Cowling B.J., Peiris J.S.M., Hakawi A. and Chan W.Y., A comparative study of clinical presentation and risk factors for adverse outcome in patients hospitalised with acute respiratory disease due to MERS coronavirus or other causes, PLoS One. 2016, 11(11): e0165978.
Hemida M.G., Elmoslemany A., Al-Hizab F., Alnaeem A., Almathen F., Faye B., Chu K.W., Perera R.A.P.M. and Peiris J.S.M., Dromedary camels and the transmission of middle east respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV), Transboundary and Emerging Diseases. 2017, 64(2): 344–53.
Hemida M.G., Alnaeem A., Chu K.W., Perera R.A.P.M., Cheng M.S., Almathen F., Yau E.M., Ng C.Y.B., Webby R.J., Poon L.M.L. and Peiris J.S.M., Longitudinal study of middle east respiratory syndrome coronavirus infection in dromedary camel herds in Saudi Arabia, 2014–2015, Emerging Microbes & Infections. 2017, 6(6): e56.
Hui P.Y., LI H.S., Cheung M.C., Chan R.W.Y., Yuen K.M., Mok K.P., Nicholls J.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Chan M.C.W., Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 virus delays apoptotic responses via activation of STAT3, Options IX for The Control of Influenza . 2016.
Hui P.Y., Chan L.Y., Mok K.P., KUOK I.T., Nicholls J.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Chan M.C.W., Tropism and innate host responses of a novel avian influenza A/H5N6 virus in ex vivo and in vitro models of the human respiratory tract, Options IX for the Control of Influenza. 2016.
Hui P.Y., Chan L.Y., Kuok I.T., Mok K.P., Yang Z.F., Li R.F., Luk G.S., Lee E.F., Lai J.C.C., Yen H., Zhu H., Guan Y., Nicholls J.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Chan M.C.W., Tropism and innate host responses of influenza A/H5N6 virus: an analysis of ex vivo and in vitro cultures of the human respiratory tract, European Respiratory Journal. 2017, 49: 1601710.
Ip D.K.M., So H.C., Fang J., Xiao J., Chu K.W., Ho Y.K.S., Leung G.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Cowling B.J., Preliminary Findings from a Randomized Controlled Trial of the Effect of Fever Suppression by Antipyretics on Medically Attended Influenza Virus Infections [Oral Presentation]. , Options for the Control of Influenza IX, Chicago, USA, Aug 24-28, 2016.. 2016.
Ip D.K.M., Lau L.L., Leung N.H.L., Fang J., Chan K.H., Chu K.W., Leung G.M., Peiris J.S.M., Uyeki T.M. and Cowling B.J., Viral shedding and transmission potential of asymptomatic and pauci-symptomatic influenza virus infections in the community, Clinical Infectious Diseases. 2016, 64(6): 736-742.
Lam T.Y., Zhou B., Wang J., CHAI Y., Shen Y., Chen X., MA C., Hong W., Chen Y., Zhang Y., Duan L., Chen P., Jiang J., Zhang Y., Li L., Poon L.M.L., Webby R.J., Smith D.K., Leung G.M., Peiris J.S.M., Holmes E.C., Guan Y. and Zhu H., Faculty Outstanding Research Output Award 2015-2016, The University of Hong Kong. 2016.
Lau E.H.Y., Zhang S., Leung C.Y.H., Cowling B.J., Wu J.T.K. and Peiris J.S.M., Identifying key transmission route of avian influenza among chickens in live poultry markets (Oral presentation), 2016 International Society for Disease Surveillance Conference, Atlanta, USA, 6–8 December 2016.
Leung N.H.L., Chan K.H., Chu K.W., Fang J., Fung R.O.P., So H.C., Seto W.H., Ip D.K.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Cowling B.J., Diagnostic performance of the Sofia Analyzer in outpatient clinics., Options for the Control of Influenza IX, Chicago, USA, Aug 24-28, 2016. . 2016.
Leung N.H.L., Huang W.W., Shiu E.Y.C., Xie Y., Chu K.W., Seto W.H., Ip D.K.M., Yen H., Mok K.P., Peiris J.S.M., Yang Z., Cowling B.J. and Ye D., Quantification of influenza virus RNA in aerosols in pediatrics patient rooms , Options for the Control of Influenza IX, Chicago, USA, Aug 24-28, 2016.. 2016.
Leung N.H.L., Huang W., SHIU E.Y.C., Xie Y., Chu K.W., Seto W.H., Ip D.K.M., Yen H., Li Y., Mok K.P., Peiris J.S.M., Yang Z., Cowling B.J. and Ye D., Quantification of influenza virus RNA in aerosols in pediatrics patient rooms, Options IX for the Control of Influenza, Chicago, 2016.
Lin Y.P., Yang Z.F., Liang Y., Li Z.T., Bond H.D., Chua H.Y., Luo Y.S., Chen Y., Chen T.T., Guan W.D., Lai J.C.C., Siu Y.L., Pan S.H., Peiris J.S.M., Cowling B.J. and Mok K.P., Population seroprevalence of antibody to influenza A(H7N9) virus, Guangzhou, China, BMC Infectious Diseases. 2016, 16(1): 632.
Mao H., Liu Y., Sia S.F., Peiris J.S.M., Lau Y.L. and Tu W., Avian influenza virus directly infects human natural killer cells and inhibits cell activity, Virologica Sinica. 2017, 32(2): 122-9.
Miguel E., Chevalier V., Ayelet G., Ben Bencheikh M.N., Boussini H., Chu K.W., El Berbri I., Fassi-Fihri O., Faye B., Fekadu G., Grosbois V., Ng C.Y.B., Perera R.A.P.M., So T.Y., Traore A., Roger F. and Peiris J.S.M., Risk factors for MERS coronavirus infection in dromedary camels in Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, and Morocco, 2015, Eurosurveillance. 2017, 22(13): 30498.
Ng T.W., Tam Y.H., So H.C., Fung R.O.P., Chu K.W., Fang J., Ip D.K.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Cowling B.J., The effectiveness of seasonal influenza vaccine in Hong Kong, Options IX for the Control of Influenza, Chicago, 2016.
Offeddu V., Cowling B.J. and Peiris J.S.M., Interventions in live poultry markets for the control of avian influenza: A systematic review, One Health. 2016, 2: 55-64.
Peiris J.S.M., Bird Flu H5N1, Conference "Viral outbreaks, such as influenza: what more can we learn from ecology, antropology, and history" in Sydney Australia organized by University of Sydney. 2017.
Peiris J.S.M., Chair of Conference Scientific Committee and Lecture "Differences in genetic and phenotypic characteristics of MERS coronaviruses may explain the lact of zoonotic MERS in West Africa, Transmission Conference 2017 in Hong Kong, co-organized by HKU, Croucher Foundation and ISIRV.. 2017.
Peiris J.S.M., Distinction of “Officier de la Légion d’Honneur, France, Consulat General De France.. 2017.
Peiris J.S.M., Editorial Board, Journal of mBio. 2016.
Peiris J.S.M., Elected Foreign Associate of National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Sciences, USA. 2017.
Peiris J.S.M., Geographical distribution and phylogeny of MERS coronavirus, Primary supervisor of MPhil student Chan Mo Sheung. 2016.
Peiris J.S.M., Honorary Fellow, The Hong Kong College of Community Medicine. 2016.
Peiris J.S.M., Keynote lecture: Zoonotic Respiratory Viral Threats at the Animal-Human Interface and Chair session: Symposium on Novel Coronaviruses, Conference on "Prevention and Treatment of RVIs: Antivirals, Traditional Therapies and Host-Directed Interventions" in Shanghai China organized by ISIRV. 2017.
Peiris J.S.M., Keynote speech "A lifetime in Bio-medical Research: the excitement and challenge, Scientific Sessions 2017 "Building Bridges for Better Health" in Sri Lanka. 2017.
Peiris J.S.M., Lecture "Need for virology in development countries, Seminar on "Virology Day", Sri Lankan Society for Microbiology co-organized with National Science Foundation in Sri Lanka. 2017.
Peiris J.S.M., Neuraminidase inhibiting antibodies to influenza A, Primary supervisor of MPhil student HMTK Karunarathna. 2016.
Peiris J.S.M., Plenary Lectures: "SARS, MERS and other coronaviruses: emergence and reducing risks", Conference on MERS-CoV: The Current Challenges and The Future Perspective, in Saudi Arabia. 2017.
Peiris J.S.M., Session: Emerging Infectious Diseases, presentation title: Pathogenesis of acute lung injury caused by avian influenza A H5N1, 2016 World Life Science Conference in Beijing China. 2016.
Peiris J.S.M., Session: Emerging Viruses; Presentation title: Emerging Zoonotic Respiratory Viral Infections, Qatar Workshop on Emerging Pathogens at Human-Animal-Environment Interface in Qatar. 2016.
Peiris J.S.M., Session: Emerging Viruses; Presentation title: Emerging Zoonotic Respirtory Viral Infections, Options for the Control of Influenza IX Conference in Chicago USA organized by ISIRV. 2016.
Peiris J.S.M., Session: Persistent viral infection and immune dysregulation; title: Innate immune responses and acute lung injury., Nature Conference on Viral Infection and Immune Response in Wuhan China. 2016.
Peiris J.S.M., Session: Viral pathogenesis; title: Orthomyxovirus, coronavirus and other respiratory viruses, TAPPIN Workshop, Shanghai, organized by institute Pasteur Shanghai. 2017.
Peiris J.S.M., Session: Virus Characterization and requirements for risk assessment; presentation title: Characterization and risk assessment of detected viruses, Institut Pasteur - Global Virome Project Meeting in Paris. 2016.
Peiris J.S.M., Symposium session: Hot, Dry and Crowded; presentation title: Emerging Viral infections: Influenza and beyond, Infectious Diseases Week 2016 in New Orleans USA. 2016.
Peiris J.S.M., Symposium: Challenges to human and animal health; presentation title: Pandemic predictions: Can influenza pandemics ever been anticipated?, One Health EcoHealth 2016 in Melbourne Australia. 2016.
Peiris J.S.M., The EK YEOH Oration Lecture “Epidemics: Past, Present and Future” and EK Yeoh Oration Gold Medallion Award, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine. 2016.
Tam Y.H., Cowling B.J. and Peiris J.S.M., Immunogenicity of Twice-annual Vaccination against Seasonal Influenza for Two Hemispheres in Elderly in Hong Kong, Health Research Symposium 2017.
Tam Y.H., Ip D.K.M., Ng T.W., Peiris J.S.M. and Cowling B.J., Using point-of-care tests for influenza to aid clinical decisions in primary care setting, Options IX for the Control of Influenza, Chicago, 2016.
Teng O., Chen S.T., Hsu T.L., Sia S.F., Cole S.L., Doak S.A., Hsu T.Y., Zheng J.T., Tu W., Bruzzone R., Peiris J.S.M., Hsieh S.A.L. and Yen H., CLEC5A-mediated enhancement of the inflammatory response in myeloid cells contributes to influenza pathogenicity in vivo. , Journal of Virology. 2017, 91(1): e01813-6.
Tsang K.L., Fang J., Chan K.H., Ip D.K.M., Leung G.M., Peiris J.S.M., Cowling B.J. and Cauchemez S.T., Individual correlates of infectivity of influenza A virus infections in households , Options for the Control of Influenza IX, Chicago, USA, Aug 24-28, 2016.. 2016.
Van Kerkhove M.D., Peiris J.S.M., Malik M.R. and Ben Embarek P., Interpreting results from environmental contamination studies of middle east respiratory syndrome coronavirus, Clinical Infectious Diseases. 2016, 63(8): 1142.
Xu C., Fang J., Perera R.A.P.M., Kam M.S., Ng S., Chan Y.H., Chan K.H., Ip D.K.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Cowling B.J., Serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D was not associated with influenza virus infection in children and adults in Hong Kong, 2009-2010, Journal of Nutrition. 2016, 146(12): 2506-12.
ZHOU J., Wu J., Zeng X., Huang G., Zou L., Song Y., GOPINATH D., Zhang X., Kang M., Lin J., Cowling B.J., Lindsley W.G., Ke C., Peiris J.S.M. and Yen H., Isolation of H5N6, H7N9 and H9N2 avian influenza A viruses from air sampled at live poultry markets in China, 2014 and 2015, Euro Surveillance. 2016, 21(35).


Researcher : Perera RAPM

Project Title:Kinetics of hemagglutinin stalk binding neutralizing antibody responses during natural influenza infection
Investigator(s):Perera RAPM, Cowling BJ, Peiris JSM
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:07/2016


List of Research Outputs

Chu K.W., Cheng M.S., Perera R.A.P.M., Miguel E., Roger F., Chevalier V., Poon L.M.L. and Peiris J.S.M., A46 MERS-CoV in Arabian camels in Africa and Central Asia, Virus Evolution. 2017, 3(Suppl 1).
Cowling B.J., Perera R.A.P.M., Fang J., Ip D.K.M., Chu K.W., Peiris J.S.M. and Leung G.M., Influenza virus infections and immunity in a cohort of school-age children over a 5-year period, Options IX for the Control of Influenza, Chicago, 2016.
Hemida M.G., Elmoslemany A., Al-Hizab F., Alnaeem A., Almathen F., Faye B., Chu K.W., Perera R.A.P.M. and Peiris J.S.M., Dromedary camels and the transmission of middle east respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV), Transboundary and Emerging Diseases. 2017, 64(2): 344–53.
Hemida M.G., Alnaeem A., Chu K.W., Perera R.A.P.M., Cheng M.S., Almathen F., Yau E.M., Ng C.Y.B., Webby R.J., Poon L.M.L. and Peiris J.S.M., Longitudinal study of middle east respiratory syndrome coronavirus infection in dromedary camel herds in Saudi Arabia, 2014–2015, Emerging Microbes & Infections. 2017, 6(6): e56.
Miguel E., Chevalier V., Ayelet G., Ben Bencheikh M.N., Boussini H., Chu K.W., El Berbri I., Fassi-Fihri O., Faye B., Fekadu G., Grosbois V., Ng C.Y.B., Perera R.A.P.M., So T.Y., Traore A., Roger F. and Peiris J.S.M., Risk factors for MERS coronavirus infection in dromedary camels in Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, and Morocco, 2015, Eurosurveillance. 2017, 22(13): 30498.
Xu C., Fang J., Perera R.A.P.M., Kam M.S., Ng S., Chan Y.H., Chan K.H., Ip D.K.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Cowling B.J., Serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D was not associated with influenza virus infection in children and adults in Hong Kong, 2009-2010, Journal of Nutrition. 2016, 146(12): 2506-12.


Researcher : Peyre M

List of Research Outputs

Baudon E.M., Peyre M., Peiris J.S.M. and Cowling B.J., Epidemiological features of influenza circulation in swine populations: A systematic review and meta-analysis, PLoS One. 2017, 12(6): e0179044.


Researcher : Poolton JM

Project Title:Examining multi-task training of surgical skills
Investigator(s):Poolton JM
Department:Institute of Human Performance
Source(s) of Funding:Early Career Scheme (ECS)
Start Date:01/2013


Project Title:Using wireless electroencephalography (EEG) to investigate psychomotor efficiency of surgical specialists and trainees
Investigator(s):Poolton JM, Fan KMJ, Leung GKK, Masters RSW, Zhu FF
Department:Institute of Human Performance
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:09/2013


List of Research Outputs

Masters R.S.W., Capio C.M., Wong W.L.T., Poolton J.M. and UIGA L., Psychophysical Effects Of Subtle Modification Of The Built Environment: A Quasi-experimental Field Study, THE LANCET. 2016, 388: S4.
Masters R.S.W., Capio C.M., Wong W.L.T., Poolton J.M. and UIGA L., Psychophysical effects of subtle modification of the built environment: a quasi-experimental field study , THE LANCET CHINESE ACADEMY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES HEALTH SUMMIT. 2016.
Masters R.S.W., Capio C.M., Poolton J.M., Wong W.L.T. and UIGA L., Subtly Modified Perception of Stairs Steepness: Mind your Step!, 9th Australasian Skill Acquisition and Research Group Meeting (ASARG). 2016.


Researcher : Poon LLM

Project Title:Reverse genetic for a coronavirus responsible for severe acute respiratory syndrome
Investigator(s):Poon LML, Guan Y
Department:Microbiology
Source(s) of Funding:VCO SARS Research Fund
Start Date:07/2003


Project Title:International Conference on Options for Control of Influenza V Genetic Characterization of a Novel Coronavirus Responsible for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome A Coronavirus Responsible for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome
Investigator(s):Poon LML
Department:Microbiology
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:10/2003


Project Title:Centre for Research into Circulating Fetal Nucleic Acids
Investigator(s):Poon LML
Department:Microbiology
Source(s) of Funding:Areas of Excellence Scheme
Start Date:01/2008


Project Title:Generation of a replication-incompetent NP-knockout influenza virus that allows expression of galactose-alpha-1,3-galactose (alpha-Gal) in infected cells to enhance adaptive immune response
Investigator(s):Poon LML, Doak SA
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:07/2015


Project Title:Vaccination scheme development to stimulate both B and T cell dependent heterosubtypic protection against Influenza A viruses in mice
Investigator(s):Poon LML, Doak SA
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:07/2015


Project Title:Detection and characterization of antibody-dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicity (ADCC) responses against human H7N9 virus in humans and mice
Investigator(s):Poon LML, Doak SA
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:05/2016


List of Research Outputs



Researcher : Poon LML

Project Title:Reverse genetic for a coronavirus responsible for severe acute respiratory syndrome
Investigator(s):Poon LML, Guan Y
Department:Microbiology
Source(s) of Funding:VCO SARS Research Fund
Start Date:07/2003


Project Title:International Conference on Options for Control of Influenza V Genetic Characterization of a Novel Coronavirus Responsible for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome A Coronavirus Responsible for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome
Investigator(s):Poon LML
Department:Microbiology
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:10/2003


Project Title:Centre for Research into Circulating Fetal Nucleic Acids
Investigator(s):Poon LML
Department:Microbiology
Source(s) of Funding:Areas of Excellence Scheme
Start Date:01/2008


Project Title:Generation of a replication-incompetent NP-knockout influenza virus that allows expression of galactose-alpha-1,3-galactose (alpha-Gal) in infected cells to enhance adaptive immune response
Investigator(s):Poon LML, Doak SA
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:07/2015


Project Title:Vaccination scheme development to stimulate both B and T cell dependent heterosubtypic protection against Influenza A viruses in mice
Investigator(s):Poon LML, Doak SA
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:07/2015


Project Title:Detection and characterization of antibody-dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicity (ADCC) responses against human H7N9 virus in humans and mice
Investigator(s):Poon LML, Doak SA
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:05/2016


List of Research Outputs

Cao P., Wong C.M., Chan K.H., Wang X., Chan K.P., Peiris J.S.M., Poon L.M.L. and Yang L., Age-specific genetic and antigenic variations of influenza A viruses in Hong Kong, 2013–2014, Scientific Reports. 2016, 6: 30260.
Chin W.H., Leong K.C. and Poon L.M.L., Potential genetic polymorphism of PB2-701 and 702: Implication in virus-host interaction of influenza A virus, 4th International Conference on Prevention & Infection Control. 2017.
Chu K.W., Cheng M.S., Perera R.A.P.M., Miguel E., Roger F., Chevalier V., Poon L.M.L. and Peiris J.S.M., A46 MERS-CoV in Arabian camels in Africa and Central Asia, Virus Evolution. 2017, 3(Suppl 1).
Doak S.A., ZHANG Y., Chan K.Y., LEUNG S.M., Wu J.T.K. and Poon L.M.L., Preexisting antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity–activating antibody responses are stable longitudinally and cross-reactive responses are not boosted by recent influenza exposure, Journal of Infectious Diseases. 2016, 214(8): 1159-63.
Hemida M.G., Alnaeem A., Chu K.W., Perera R.A.P.M., Cheng M.S., Almathen F., Yau E.M., Ng C.Y.B., Webby R.J., Poon L.M.L. and Peiris J.S.M., Longitudinal study of middle east respiratory syndrome coronavirus infection in dromedary camel herds in Saudi Arabia, 2014–2015, Emerging Microbes & Infections. 2017, 6(6): e56.
Lam T.Y., Zhou B., Wang J., CHAI Y., Shen Y., Chen X., MA C., Hong W., Chen Y., Zhang Y., Duan L., Chen P., Jiang J., Zhang Y., Li L., Poon L.M.L., Webby R.J., Smith D.K., Leung G.M., Peiris J.S.M., Holmes E.C., Guan Y. and Zhu H., Faculty Outstanding Research Output Award 2015-2016, The University of Hong Kong. 2016.
Leong K.C., Chin W.H. and Poon L.M.L., Potential genetic polymorphism of PB2-701 and 702: Implication in virus-host interaction of influenza A virus, Options IX for the Control of Influenza. 2016.
Poon L.M.L., Fellow , Faculty of Public Health, UK. 2016.
Poon L.M.L., Highly Cited Researchers, Clarivate Analytics. 2016.
Poon L.M.L., Senior Research Fellow, Croucher Foundation. 2017.
Poon L.M.L., Stalking influenza by vaccination with pre-fusion headless HA mini-stem for broadly reactive antibodies, Options for the Control of Influenza IX, Chicago, USA.. 2016.


Researcher : Qiu H

List of Research Outputs

LI J., SUN S., Tang H.K.R., Qiu H., Huang Q., MASON T.G. and Tian L., Major air pollutants and risk of COPD exacerbations: a systematic review and meta-analysis, International Journal of COPD. 2016, 11: 3079-91.
Qiu H., SUN S., Tsang H., Wong C.M., Lee R.S., Schooling C.M. and Tian L., Fine particulate matter exposure and incidence of stroke: A cohort study in Hong Kong, Neurology. 2017, 88(18): 1709-17.
Qiu H., SUN S., Tang H.K.R., Chan K.P. and Tian L., Pneumonia hospitalization risk in the elderly attributable to cold and hot temperatures in Hong Kong, China, American Journal of Epidemiology. 2016, 184(8): 570-8.
SUN S., Qiu H., Ho K.F. and Tian L., Chemical components of respirable particulate matter associated with emergency hospital admissions for type 2 diabetes mellitus in Hong Kong, Environment International. 2016, 97: 93-9.
Tian L., Qiu H., SUN S., Tsang H., Chan K.P. and Leung W.K., Association between emergency admission for peptic ulcer bleeding and air pollution: a case-crossover analysis in Hong Kong's elderly population, The Lancet Planetary Health. 2017, 1: e74-81.
Tian L. and Qiu H., Environmental factors and out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, European Heart Journal - Quality of Care and Clinical Outcomes. 2017, 3(2): 97-8.


Researcher : Quan J

List of Research Outputs

Quan J., Li K.L., Pang H.M.H., Choi C.H., Siu S.C., Tang S.Y., Wat N.M., Woo J., Johnston J.M. and Leung G.M., Diabetes incidence and prevalence in Hong Kong, China during 2006-2014, Diabetic Medicine. 2016.
Quan J., Li K.L. and Leung G.M., Predicting the risk of mortality and stroke In patients with diabetes: valuing health status in a developed Chinese population, 11th European Conference on Health Economics. Hamburg, EuHEA, 2016.


Researcher : REN X

List of Research Outputs

Lai S., Qin Y., Cowling B.J., Ren X., Wardrop N.A., Gilbert M., Tsang K.L., Wu P., Feng L., Jiang H., Peng Z., Zheng J., Liao Q., Li S., Horby P.W., Farrar J.J., Gao G.F., Tatem A.J. and Yu H., Global epidemiology of avian influenza A H5N1 virus infection in humans, 1997–2015: a systematic review of individual case data, The Lancet Infectious Diseases. 2016, 16: e108-e118.
REN X., Wu P., Wang L., Geng M., Zeng L., Zhang J., Xia N., Lai S., Dalton H., Cowling B.J. and Yu H., Changing Epidemiology of Hepatitis A and Hepatitis E Viruses in China, 1990–2014, Emerging Infectious Diseases. 2017, 23: 276-279.


Researcher : RUAN R

List of Research Outputs

WU Y., Wang M.P., RUAN R., Ho D.S.Y., Leung L.T., HUANG R., Chen J. and Lam T.H., Prevalence of passive drinking in Hong Kong adolescents (abstract & oral presentation), 6th Asia-Pacific Conference on Public Health, 24-25 August 2016, Bangkok, Thailand. 2016.


Researcher : Ren X

List of Research Outputs

Lai S., Qin Y., Cowling B.J., Ren X., Wardrop N.A., Gilbert M., Tsang K.L., Wu P., Feng L., Jiang H., Peng Z., Zheng J., Liao Q., Li S., Horby P.W., Farrar J.J., Gao G.F., Tatem A.J. and Yu H., Global epidemiology of avian influenza A H5N1 virus infection in humans, 1997–2015: a systematic review of individual case data, The Lancet Infectious Diseases. 2016, 16: e108-e118.
REN X., Wu P., Wang L., Geng M., Zeng L., Zhang J., Xia N., Lai S., Dalton H., Cowling B.J. and Yu H., Changing Epidemiology of Hepatitis A and Hepatitis E Viruses in China, 1990–2014, Emerging Infectious Diseases. 2017, 23: 276-279.


Researcher : SHIU EYC

List of Research Outputs

Leung N.H.L., Huang W.W., Shiu E.Y.C., Xie Y., Chu K.W., Seto W.H., Ip D.K.M., Yen H., Mok K.P., Peiris J.S.M., Yang Z., Cowling B.J. and Ye D., Quantification of influenza virus RNA in aerosols in pediatrics patient rooms , Options for the Control of Influenza IX, Chicago, USA, Aug 24-28, 2016.. 2016.
Leung N.H.L., Huang W., SHIU E.Y.C., Xie Y., Chu K.W., Seto W.H., Ip D.K.M., Yen H., Li Y., Mok K.P., Peiris J.S.M., Yang Z., Cowling B.J. and Ye D., Quantification of influenza virus RNA in aerosols in pediatrics patient rooms, Options IX for the Control of Influenza, Chicago, 2016.


Researcher : SUN S

List of Research Outputs

LI J., SUN S., Tang H.K.R., Qiu H., Huang Q., MASON T.G. and Tian L., Major air pollutants and risk of COPD exacerbations: a systematic review and meta-analysis, International Journal of COPD. 2016, 11: 3079-91.
Qiu H., SUN S., Tsang H., Wong C.M., Lee R.S., Schooling C.M. and Tian L., Fine particulate matter exposure and incidence of stroke: A cohort study in Hong Kong, Neurology. 2017, 88(18): 1709-17.
Qiu H., SUN S., Tang H.K.R., Chan K.P. and Tian L., Pneumonia hospitalization risk in the elderly attributable to cold and hot temperatures in Hong Kong, China, American Journal of Epidemiology. 2016, 184(8): 570-8.
SUN S., Qiu H., Ho K.F. and Tian L., Chemical components of respirable particulate matter associated with emergency hospital admissions for type 2 diabetes mellitus in Hong Kong, Environment International. 2016, 97: 93-9.
Tian L., Qiu H., SUN S., Tsang H., Chan K.P. and Leung W.K., Association between emergency admission for peptic ulcer bleeding and air pollution: a case-crossover analysis in Hong Kong's elderly population, The Lancet Planetary Health. 2017, 1: e74-81.


Researcher : Sanyal S

Project Title:Host factors involved in dengue infection
Investigator(s):Sanyal S
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:12/2014
Completion Date:11/2016


Project Title:Deciphering the Influenza Viral Polymerase Interplay with Host Ubiquitin-proteasome System in Correlation with Pathogenesis
Investigator(s):Sanyal S
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Institut Pasteur
Start Date:07/2015


Project Title:Development of therapeutic strategies against viral infections by targeting the host ubiquitylation machinery and its modulation of the innate immune response
Investigator(s):Sanyal S, Bruzzone R
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:07/2015


Project Title:Role of Tsg101 in the process of influenza virus assembly and release
Investigator(s):Sanyal S
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:11/2015


Project Title:Role of Usp4 in T cell receptor signaling
Investigator(s):Sanyal S
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2016


List of Research Outputs

Fan Y., Mok K.P., Chan M.C.W., Zhang Y., Nal B., Kien F., Bruzzone R. and Sanyal S., Cell cycle independent role of cyclin D3 in host restriction of influenza virus infection, Journal of Biological Chemistry. 2017, 292(12): 5070-88.
Sanyal S., Croucher Foundation Non-clinical Assistant Professorship, The Croucher Foundation. 2017.
Sanyal S., Host cellular reprogramming induced by flavivirus infections, Institut Pasteur Immunology Retreat. 2017.
Sanyal S., Proteomic approaches to elucidate metabolic changes during virus infections , EMBO/EMBL: New Approaches and Concepts in Microbiology . 2017.
Sanyal S., Review editor, Frontiers in Immunology Frontiers in microbiology. 2016.
Sanyal S., Ubiquitin-dependent cellular reprogramming during dengue virus infection, EMBO Conference: Proteomics in Cell Biology and Disease Mechanisms. 2016.


Researcher : Schooling CM

List of Research Outputs

Au Yeung S.L.R., Lin S.C., LI A.M. and Schooling C.M., Birth weight and risk of ischemic heart disease: A Mendelian randomization study, Scientific Reports. 2016, 6.
Au Yeung S.L.R., Lin S.C., Lam H.S. and Schooling C.M., Effect of l-arginine, asymmetric dimethylarginine, and symmetric dimethylarginine on ischemic heart disease risk: A Mendelian randomization study, American Heart Journal. 2016, 182: 54-61.
Huang J., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., The association of air pollution with birthweight and gestational age: evidence from Hong Kong's ‘Children of 1997’ birth cohort, Journal of Public Health. 2016, 39(3): 476-84.
Huang J., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., The association of air pollution with pubertal development: Evidence from Hong Kong’s “Children of 1997” birth cohort, American Journal of Epidemiology. 2017, 185(10): 914-23.
Kwok M.K., Schooling C.M., Leung G.M. and Subramanian S.V., Grandparental education, parental education and adolescent blood pressure, Preventive Medicine. 2016, 90: 59-65.
Kwok M.K., Schooling C.M., Subramanian S.V., Leung G.M. and Kawachi I., Pathways from parental educational attainment to adolescent blood pressure, Journal of Hypertension. 2016, 34: 1787-1795.
LAI T.C., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Maternal age of menarche and blood pressure in adolescence: evidence from Hong Kong’s “Children of 1997” birth cohort, PLoS One. 2016, 11: e0159855.
LIU J., Au Yeung S.L.R., Lin S.C., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Liver Enzymes and Risk of Ischemic Heart Disease and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Mendelian Randomization Study, Scientific Reports. 2016, 6.
Leung Y.Y.J., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Migrant status and childhood hospitalizations for asthma and other wheezing disorders, Clinical and Experimental Allergy. 2017, 47(5): 675-83.
Leung Y.Y.J., Lin S.C., Lee R.S.Y., Lam T.H. and Schooling C.M., Prediction of cardiovascular disease risk in a cohort of older Chinese adults in Hong Kong (poster and abstract), Health Research Symposium 2017, June 16, 2017, Hong Kong. 2017.
Leung Y.Y.J., Lin S.L., Lee R.S.Y., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Prediction of cardiovascular disease risk in a cohort of older Chinese adults in Hong Kong, Annual Scientific Meeting, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine. 2016.
Lin S.C., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., The effect of birth weight on academic performance: Instrumental variable analysis, American Journal of Epidemiology. 2017, 185: 853-859.
Ni M.Y., Li K.L., Pang H.M.H., Chan B.H.Y., Yuan Y., Kawachi I., Schooling C.M. and Leung G.M., Direct participation in and indirect exposure to the Occupy Central movement and depressive symptoms: a longitudinal study of Hong Kong adults, American Journal of Epidemiology. 2016, 184: 636-643.
Ni M.Y., Li K.L., Pang H.M.H., Chan B.H.Y., Kawachi I., Viswanath K., Schooling C.M. and Leung G.M., Longitudinal patterns and predictors of depression trajectories related to the 2014 occupy central/umbrella movement in Hong Kong, American Journal of Public Health. 2017, 107: 593-600.
Qiu H., SUN S., Tsang H., Wong C.M., Lee R.S., Schooling C.M. and Tian L., Fine particulate matter exposure and incidence of stroke: A cohort study in Hong Kong, Neurology. 2017, 88(18): 1709-17.
Wong O.L., Schooling C.M., Cowling B.J., Wong C.N. and Leung G.M., Disease burden of breast cancer in Hong Kong: an exploration of trends for screening policy and resource allocation, Hong Kong Medical Journal. 2016, 22(Suppl 6): S4-7.
Xu L., Lam T.H., Jiang C., Zhang W., Jin Y.L., Zhu T., Lam H.K.B., Schooling C.M., Adab P., Thomas G.N. and Cheng K.K., Changes in adiposity in an older Chinese population in rapid economic transition, Obesity. 2016, 24(10): 2217-23.
Xu L., Jiang C., Schooling C.M., Zhang W., Cheng K.K. and Lam T.H., Liver enzymes as mediators of association between obesity and diabetes: the Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, Annals of Epidemiology. 2017, 27(3): 204-7.
Xu L., Jiang C., Lam T.H., Zhang W., Zhu F., Jin Y.L., Thomas G.N., Cheng K.K. and Schooling C.M., Mendelian randomization estimates of alanine aminotransferase with cardiovascular disease: Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, Human Molecular Genetics. 2017, 26(2): 430-7.
Xu S.J., Jiang C., Zhang W., Cheng K.K., Schooling C.M., Xu L., Liu B., Jin Y.L., Lam H.K.B. and Lam T.H., Alcohol sensitivity, alcohol use and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein in older Chinese men: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, Alcohol. 2016, 57: 41-8.
ZHONG Y., Jiang C., Cheng K.K., Zhang W., Jin Y.L., Lam T.H., Woo J., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Environment-wide association study to identify factors associated with hematocrit: evidence from the Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, Annals of Epidemiology. 2016, 26(9): 638-42.
Zhao J. and Schooling C.M., Endogenous androgen exposures and ischemic heart disease, a separate sample Mendelian randomization study, International Journal of Cardiology. 2016, 222: 940-945.
Zhao J. and Schooling C.M., Homocysteine-reducing B vitamins and ischemic heart disease: a separate-sample Mendelian randomization analysis. , Eur J Clin Nutr. 2017, 71: 267-273.
Zhao J., Xu L., Lin S.C. and Schooling C.M., Spironolactone and glucose metabolism, a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials, Journal of the American Society of Hypertension. 2016, 10: 671-682.


Researcher : Seto WH

List of Research Outputs

Cowling B.J., Chan K.H., Chu K.W., Fang J., Fung R.O.P., So H.C., Seto W.H., Ip D.K.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Cowling B.J., Diagnostic performance of the Sofia Analyzer in outpatient clinics, Options IX for The Control of Influenza, Chicago. 2016.
Leung N.H.L., Huang W.W., Shiu E.Y.C., Xie Y., Chu K.W., Seto W.H., Ip D.K.M., Yen H., Mok K.P., Peiris J.S.M., Yang Z., Cowling B.J. and Ye D., Quantification of influenza virus RNA in aerosols in pediatrics patient rooms , Options for the Control of Influenza IX, Chicago, USA, Aug 24-28, 2016.. 2016.
Leung N.H.L., Huang W., SHIU E.Y.C., Xie Y., Chu K.W., Seto W.H., Ip D.K.M., Yen H., Li Y., Mok K.P., Peiris J.S.M., Yang Z., Cowling B.J. and Ye D., Quantification of influenza virus RNA in aerosols in pediatrics patient rooms, Options IX for the Control of Influenza, Chicago, 2016.


Researcher : Sham TLJ

List of Research Outputs

Yoon S.W., Lam W.W.T., Sham T.L.J. and Lam T.H., Underage drinking, group identity and access to alcohol: A qualitative study of Chinese youths, Health Education Research. 2017, 32(3): 269-78.


Researcher : Shen C

Project Title:5th Regional Symposium of CIFA (Consortium of Institutes on Family in Asian Region); A Community Based Intervention Program of Hong Kong Jockey Club FAMILY Project to Enhance Family Communication and Family Well-being: The Learning Families Project
Investigator(s):Shen C
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:11/2016
Completion Date:11/2016


List of Research Outputs

Lam T.H., Wang M.P., Shen C., Wan N.T.A. and Chan S.S.C., Pattern of health apps use and associated sociodemographic factors in Hong Kong smokers – findings of family project (poster and abstract), 2017 SRNT Annual Meeting, March 8-11, 2017, Florence, Italy. 2017.
Shen C., Wang M.P., Chu T.W.J., Wan N.T.A., Viswanath K., Chan S.S.C. and Lam T.H., Health App Possession Among Smartphone or Tablet Owners in Hong Kong: Population-Based Survey, JMIR mHealth and uHealth. 2017, 5(6): e77.


Researcher : Shen Y

List of Research Outputs

Lam T.Y., Zhou B., Wang J., CHAI Y., Shen Y., Chen X., MA C., Hong W., Chen Y., Zhang Y., Duan L., Chen P., Jiang J., Zhang Y., Li L., Poon L.M.L., Webby R.J., Smith D.K., Leung G.M., Peiris J.S.M., Holmes E.C., Guan Y. and Zhu H., Faculty Outstanding Research Output Award 2015-2016, The University of Hong Kong. 2016.


Researcher : Sheridan S

List of Research Outputs

Poon E.T.C., OReilly J., Sheridan S., Cai M.M. and Wong S.H.S., Markers of Bone Health, Bone-Specific Physical Activities, Nutritional Intake and Quality of Life of Professional Jockeys in Hong Kong, International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism. 2017, 1-25.
Qin L., Wong S.H., Sun F., Huang Y., Sheridan S. and Sit C.H.P., The effect of carbohydrate and protein co-ingestion on energy substrate metabolism, sense of effort, and affective responses during prolonged strenuous endurance exercise, Physiology & Behavior. 2017, 174: 170-177.


Researcher : Shiu EYC

List of Research Outputs

Leung N.H.L., Huang W.W., Shiu E.Y.C., Xie Y., Chu K.W., Seto W.H., Ip D.K.M., Yen H., Mok K.P., Peiris J.S.M., Yang Z., Cowling B.J. and Ye D., Quantification of influenza virus RNA in aerosols in pediatrics patient rooms , Options for the Control of Influenza IX, Chicago, USA, Aug 24-28, 2016.. 2016.
Leung N.H.L., Huang W., SHIU E.Y.C., Xie Y., Chu K.W., Seto W.H., Ip D.K.M., Yen H., Li Y., Mok K.P., Peiris J.S.M., Yang Z., Cowling B.J. and Ye D., Quantification of influenza virus RNA in aerosols in pediatrics patient rooms, Options IX for the Control of Influenza, Chicago, 2016.


Researcher : Sia SF

List of Research Outputs

Mao H., Liu Y., Sia S.F., Peiris J.S.M., Lau Y.L. and Tu W., Avian influenza virus directly infects human natural killer cells and inhibits cell activity, Virologica Sinica. 2017, 32(2): 122-9.
Teng O., Chen S.T., Hsu T.L., Sia S.F., Cole S.L., Doak S.A., Hsu T.Y., Zheng J.T., Tu W., Bruzzone R., Peiris J.S.M., Hsieh S.A.L. and Yen H., CLEC5A-mediated enhancement of the inflammatory response in myeloid cells contributes to influenza pathogenicity in vivo. , Journal of Virology. 2017, 91(1): e01813-6.


Researcher : Smith DK

Project Title:Patterns in proteins with unusual flexibility profiles
Investigator(s):Smith DK
Department:Biochemistry
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding for New Staff
Start Date:08/2002


List of Research Outputs

Lam T.Y., Zhou B., Wang J., CHAI Y., Shen Y., Chen X., MA C., Hong W., Chen Y., Zhang Y., Duan L., Chen P., Jiang J., Zhang Y., Li L., Poon L.M.L., Webby R.J., Smith D.K., Leung G.M., Peiris J.S.M., Holmes E.C., Guan Y. and Zhu H., Faculty Outstanding Research Output Award 2015-2016, The University of Hong Kong. 2016.
YU G., Smith D.K., Zhu H., Guan Y. and Lam T.Y., ggtree: an R package for visualization and annotation of phylogenetic trees with their covariates and other associated data. , Methods Ecol Evol. . 2017, 8: 28-36.


Researcher : So HC

List of Research Outputs

Cowling B.J., Chan K.H., Chu K.W., Fang J., Fung R.O.P., So H.C., Seto W.H., Ip D.K.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Cowling B.J., Diagnostic performance of the Sofia Analyzer in outpatient clinics, Options IX for The Control of Influenza, Chicago. 2016.
Ip D.K.M., Lau E.H.Y., Tam Y.H., So H.C., Lam C.K., Fang J., Leung G.M. and Cowling B.J., Development and Evaluation of an Electronic School Absenteeism System for Influenza-Like-Illness Surveillance in Hong Kong, Options IX for the Control of Influenza, Chicago, 2016.
Ip D.K.M., So H.C., Fang J., Xiao J., Chu K.W., Ho Y.K.S., Leung G.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Cowling B.J., Preliminary Findings from a Randomized Controlled Trial of the Effect of Fever Suppression by Antipyretics on Medically Attended Influenza Virus Infections [Oral Presentation]. , Options for the Control of Influenza IX, Chicago, USA, Aug 24-28, 2016.. 2016.
Ip D.K.M., Tam Y.H., So H.C., Xiao J., Fang J., Leung G.M., Kwok K.H. and Cowling B.J., Workplace Productivity Losses related to Acute Upper Respiratory Tract Infections among Health Care Workers in Hong Kong, Options IX for the Control of Influenza, Chicago, 2016.. 2016.
Leung N.H.L., Chan K.H., Chu K.W., Fang J., Fung R.O.P., So H.C., Seto W.H., Ip D.K.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Cowling B.J., Diagnostic performance of the Sofia Analyzer in outpatient clinics., Options for the Control of Influenza IX, Chicago, USA, Aug 24-28, 2016. . 2016.
Ng T.W., Tam Y.H., So H.C., Fung R.O.P., Chu K.W., Fang J., Ip D.K.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Cowling B.J., The effectiveness of seasonal influenza vaccine in Hong Kong, Options IX for the Control of Influenza, Chicago, 2016.
So H.C., Xiao J., Fang J., Tam Y.H., Leung G.M., Kwok K.H., Cowling B.J. and Ip D.K.M., Health-related quality of life in young adults with acute respiratory infections, Options IX for the Control of Influenza, Chicago, 2016.
So H.C., Tam Y.H., Xiao J., Fang J., Kwok K.H., Cowling B.J. and Ip D.K.M., Knowledge, attitudes and practices on seasonal influenza vaccination among health care workers in Hong Kong, Options IX for the Control of Influenza, Chicago, 2016.
Xiao J., So H.C., Tam Y.H., Lau E.H.Y., Cowling B.J. and Ip D.K.M., Designing and pilot-testing a health promotion programme targeting early school-age children for influenza prevention in Hong Kong, Options IX for the Control of Influenza, Chicago, 2016.
Xiao J., So H.C., Tam Y.H., Lau E.H.Y., Cowling B.J. and Ip D.K.M., Designing and pilot-testing a health promotion programme targeting early school-aged children for influenza prevention in Hong Kong, Options IX for the Control of Influenza, Chicago, 2016.


Researcher : So JC

List of Research Outputs

Lian J., McGhee S., So J.C., Chau J., Wong C.K.H., Wong W.C.W. and Lam C.L.K., Five-year cost-effectiveness of Patient Empowerment Programme (PEP) for type 2 diabetes mellitus in primary care, Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism. 2017, 19 (9): 1312–1316.


Researcher : So TY

List of Research Outputs

Miguel E., Chevalier V., Ayelet G., Ben Bencheikh M.N., Boussini H., Chu K.W., El Berbri I., Fassi-Fihri O., Faye B., Fekadu G., Grosbois V., Ng C.Y.B., Perera R.A.P.M., So T.Y., Traore A., Roger F. and Peiris J.S.M., Risk factors for MERS coronavirus infection in dromedary camels in Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, and Morocco, 2015, Eurosurveillance. 2017, 22(13): 30498.


Researcher : Stewart SM

List of Research Outputs

Chu T.W.J., Chan S.S.C., Stewart S.M., Zhou Q., Leung C.S.C., Wan N.T.A. and Lam T.H., Exploring community stakeholders? Perceptions of the enhancing family well-being project in Hong Kong: A qualitative study, Frontiers in Public Health. 2017, 5: 106.
Ho C.Y.H., Mui M., Wan N.T.A., Ng Y.L., Stewart S.M., Yew C., Lam T.H. and Chan S.S.C., Happy family kitchen II: A cluster randomized controlled trial of a community-based positive psychology family intervention for subjective happiness and health-related quality of life in Hong Kong, In: Doug Altman Jeremy Grimshaw, Trials. London, BioMed Central, 2016, 17: 367.
Ho C.Y.H., Mui M., Wan N.T.A., Ng Y.L., Stewart S.M., Yew C., Lam T.H. and Chan S.S.C., Happy family kitchen: A community-based research for enhancing family communication and well-being in Hong Kong, Journal of Family Psychology. Washington, American Psychological Association, 2016, 30(6): 752-62.
Lai Y.K.A., Stewart S.M., Mui M.W., Wan N.T.A., Yew C., Lam T.H. and Chan S.S.C., An evaluation of a train-the-trainer workshop for social service workers to develop community-based family interventions, Frontiers in Public Health. 2017, 5: 141.
Zhou Q., Stewart S.M., Wan N.T.A., Leung C.S.C., Lai Y.K.A., Lam T.H. and Chan S.S.C., Development and evaluation of a train-the-trainer workshop for Hong Kong community social service agency staff, Frontiers in Public Health. 2017, 5: Article 15.


Researcher : Sullivan SG

List of Research Outputs

Feng S., Sullivan S.G. and Cowling B.J., Meta-analysis of estimates of influenza vaccine effectiveness using alternative comparison groups in the context of potential virus interference, Options IX for the Control of Influenza, Chicago, 2016.
LI L., Wong Y.T., Bond H.S., Wu P., Lau E.H.Y., Sullivan S.G. and Cowling B.J., A systematic review of studies of influenza-associated mortality, Options IX for the Control of Influenza, Chicago, 2016 . 2016.
Sullivan S.G., Tchetgen Tchetgen E.J. and Cowling B.J., Theoretical basis of the test-negative study design for assessment of influenza vaccine effectiveness, American Journal of Epidemiology. 2016, 184: 345-353.


Researcher : Tam YH

Project Title:Immunogenicity of twice-annual vaccination against seasonal influenza for two hemispheres in elderly in Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Tam YH, Cowling BJ, Ip DKM, Peiris JSM
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Centre for Health Protection
Start Date:09/2015


List of Research Outputs

Chan K.L., Mak W.M., Tam Y.H. and Lee K.K., Change in Patient-Reported Outcomes in Single-Unit Transfusion Comparable with Double-Unit Transfusion, In: Bob Löwenberg, Blood. 2016, 128(22): 2636.
Chan K.L., Mak V.W.M., Tam Y.H. and Lee H.K.K., Change in patient-reported outcomes in single-unit transfusion comparable with double-unit transfusion, American Society of Hematology 58th Annual Meeting and Exposition, San Diego, 2016.
Ip D.K.M., Lau E.H.Y., Tam Y.H., So H.C., Lam C.K., Fang J., Leung G.M. and Cowling B.J., Development and Evaluation of an Electronic School Absenteeism System for Influenza-Like-Illness Surveillance in Hong Kong, Options IX for the Control of Influenza, Chicago, 2016.
Ip D.K.M., Tam Y.H., So H.C., Xiao J., Fang J., Leung G.M., Kwok K.H. and Cowling B.J., Workplace Productivity Losses related to Acute Upper Respiratory Tract Infections among Health Care Workers in Hong Kong, Options IX for the Control of Influenza, Chicago, 2016.. 2016.
Ng T.W., Tam Y.H., So H.C., Fung R.O.P., Chu K.W., Fang J., Ip D.K.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Cowling B.J., The effectiveness of seasonal influenza vaccine in Hong Kong, Options IX for the Control of Influenza, Chicago, 2016.
So H.C., Xiao J., Fang J., Tam Y.H., Leung G.M., Kwok K.H., Cowling B.J. and Ip D.K.M., Health-related quality of life in young adults with acute respiratory infections, Options IX for the Control of Influenza, Chicago, 2016.
So H.C., Tam Y.H., Xiao J., Fang J., Kwok K.H., Cowling B.J. and Ip D.K.M., Knowledge, attitudes and practices on seasonal influenza vaccination among health care workers in Hong Kong, Options IX for the Control of Influenza, Chicago, 2016.
Tam Y.H., Cowling B.J. and Peiris J.S.M., Immunogenicity of Twice-annual Vaccination against Seasonal Influenza for Two Hemispheres in Elderly in Hong Kong, Health Research Symposium 2017.
Tam Y.H., Infectious disease epidemiology and outbreak investigation, Infection Prevention and Control Course for Health Care Professionals, 2017, School of Nursing, Hong Kong Polytechnic University . 2017.
Tam Y.H., Point-of-care diagnostic test for seasonal influenza, In: Dr. WONG Bun Lap, Bernard, Hong Kong Medical Association CME Bulletin. Hong Kong Medical Association, 2016.
Tam Y.H., Ip D.K.M., Ng T.W., Peiris J.S.M. and Cowling B.J., Using point-of-care tests for influenza to aid clinical decisions in primary care setting, Options IX for the Control of Influenza, Chicago, 2016.
Tam Y.H., Using point-of-care tests for influenza to aid clinical decisions in primary care setting (poster presentation), Options IX for The Control of Influenza, August 24-28, 2016, Chicago, USA. 2016.
Xiao J., So H.C., Tam Y.H., Lau E.H.Y., Cowling B.J. and Ip D.K.M., Designing and pilot-testing a health promotion programme targeting early school-age children for influenza prevention in Hong Kong, Options IX for the Control of Influenza, Chicago, 2016.
Xiao J., So H.C., Tam Y.H., Lau E.H.Y., Cowling B.J. and Ip D.K.M., Designing and pilot-testing a health promotion programme targeting early school-aged children for influenza prevention in Hong Kong, Options IX for the Control of Influenza, Chicago, 2016.


Researcher : Tang CWT

List of Research Outputs

Chan D.K.C., Lee S.Y.A., Tang C.W.T., Gucciardi D.F., Yung P.S.H. and Hagger M.S., Paper vs. Pixel: Can We Use a Pen-and-Paper Method to Measure Athletes' Implicit Doping Attitude?, Frontiers in Psychology. 2017, 8: 876.


Researcher : Tang HKR

List of Research Outputs

Barratt B.M., Lai P.C., Tian L., Thach T.Q., Tang H.K.R., Lee M., Wong P.Y.P., CHENG W., YANG Y., Tsui T.H., Allen R. and Brauer M., The Hong Kong D3D Study: A dynamic three-dimensional exposure model for Hong Kong, HEI Annual Conference, Alexandria, Virginia, USA, 30 April – 2 May 2017. 2017.
LI J., SUN S., Tang H.K.R., Qiu H., Huang Q., MASON T.G. and Tian L., Major air pollutants and risk of COPD exacerbations: a systematic review and meta-analysis, International Journal of COPD. 2016, 11: 3079-91.
Qiu H., SUN S., Tang H.K.R., Chan K.P. and Tian L., Pneumonia hospitalization risk in the elderly attributable to cold and hot temperatures in Hong Kong, China, American Journal of Epidemiology. 2016, 184(8): 570-8.


Researcher : Teng O

List of Research Outputs

Teng O., Chen S.T., Hsu T.L., Sia S.F., Cole S.L., Doak S.A., Hsu T.Y., Zheng J.T., Tu W., Bruzzone R., Peiris J.S.M., Hsieh S.A.L. and Yen H., CLEC5A-mediated enhancement of the inflammatory response in myeloid cells contributes to influenza pathogenicity in vivo. , Journal of Virology. 2017, 91(1): e01813-6.


Researcher : Thach TQ

Project Title:The Mortality Effects of Long-Term Traffic-Related Exposure in a Cohort of Chinese Elderly
Investigator(s):Thach TQ, Wong CM, Tian L, Lee RSY
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:08/2015


Project Title:Impacts of maternal exposure to particulate matter on birth weight using high resolution spatio-temporal exposure modelling in Hong Kong, 2001-2011
Investigator(s):Thach TQ, Lai PC, Wong CM, Lee CKF
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:08/2016


List of Research Outputs

Barratt B.M., Lai P.C., Tian L., Thach T.Q., Tang H.K.R., Lee M., Wong P.Y.P., CHENG W., YANG Y., Tsui T.H., Allen R. and Brauer M., The Hong Kong D3D Study: A dynamic three-dimensional exposure model for Hong Kong, HEI Annual Conference, Alexandria, Virginia, USA, 30 April – 2 May 2017. 2017.


Researcher : Thomas GN

Project Title:Investigation of differential impact of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors and angiotensin type 1 receptor antagonists on blood pressure homeostatic mechanisms: a pharmacogenomic approach
Investigator(s):Thomas GN, Lam TH
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:02/2004


List of Research Outputs

Lu L., Jiang C., Mackay D.F., Pell J.P., Cheng K.K., Lam T.H. and Thomas G.N., Exposure to secondhand smoke and risk of peripheral arterial disease in southern Chinese non-smokers: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study - Cardiovascular disease sub-cohort, Vascular. 2017, 25(3): 283-9.
Xu L., Lam T.H., Jiang C., Zhang W., Jin Y.L., Zhu T., Lam H.K.B., Schooling C.M., Adab P., Thomas G.N. and Cheng K.K., Changes in adiposity in an older Chinese population in rapid economic transition, Obesity. 2016, 24(10): 2217-23.
Xu L., Jiang C., Lam T.H., Zhang W., Zhu F., Jin Y.L., Thomas G.N., Cheng K.K. and Schooling C.M., Mendelian randomization estimates of alanine aminotransferase with cardiovascular disease: Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, Human Molecular Genetics. 2017, 26(2): 430-7.


Researcher : Tian L

Project Title:Occurrence mode, enrichment and migration of nano-quartz in Late-Permian coals from Eastern Yunnan
Investigator(s):Tian L
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) - General Program
Start Date:01/2013


List of Research Outputs

Barratt B.M., Lai P.C., Tian L., Thach T.Q., Tang H.K.R., Lee M., Wong P.Y.P., CHENG W., YANG Y., Tsui T.H., Allen R. and Brauer M., The Hong Kong D3D Study: A dynamic three-dimensional exposure model for Hong Kong, HEI Annual Conference, Alexandria, Virginia, USA, 30 April – 2 May 2017. 2017.
Finkelman R.B. and Tian L., The health impacts of coal use in China, International Geology Review. 2017, 1-11.
Guo Y., Gasparrini A., Armstrong B.G., Tawatsupa B., Tobias A., Lavigne E., Coelho M.S., Pan X., Kim H., Hashizume M., Honda Y., Guo Y.L., Wu C.F., Zanobetti A., Schwartz J.D., Bell M.L., Overcenco A., Punnasiri K., Li S., Tian L., Saldiva P., Williams G. and Tong S., Temperature variability and mortality: a multi-country study, Environmental Health Perspectives. 2016, 124(10): 1554-9.
Ho K.F., Chang C.C., Tian L., Chan C.S., Musa Bandowe B.A., Lui K.H., Lee K.Y., Chuang K.J., Liu C.Y., Ning Z. and Chuang H.C., Effects of polycyclic aromatic compounds in fine particulate matter generated from household coal combustion on response to EGFR mutations in vitro, Environmental Pollution. 2016, 218: 1262-9.
LI J., SUN S., Tang H.K.R., Qiu H., Huang Q., MASON T.G. and Tian L., Major air pollutants and risk of COPD exacerbations: a systematic review and meta-analysis, International Journal of COPD. 2016, 11: 3079-91.
Lee S.L., Lau Y.L., Wong W.H.S. and Tian L., Prevalence of and Risk Factors for Childhood Asthma, Rhinitis, and Eczema in Hong Kong: Proposal for a Cross-Sectional Survey, JMIR Research Protocols. 2017, 6: e106.
Lin H., Liu T., Fang F., Xiao J., Zeng W., Li X., Guo L., Tian L., Schootman M., Stamatakis K.A., Qian Z. and MA W., Mortality benefits of vigorous air quality improvement interventions during the periods of APEC Blue and Parade Blue in Beijing, China, Environmental Pollution. 2017, 220: 222-7.
Lui K.H., Bandowe B.A., Tian L., Chan C.S., Cao J.J., Ning Z., Lee S.C. and Ho K.F., Cancer risk from polycyclic aromatic compounds in fine particulate matter generated from household coal combustion in Xuanwei, China, Chemosphere. 2017, 169: 660-8.
Lui K.H., Chan C.S., Tian L., Ning B., Zhou Y., Song X., Li J., Cao J., Lee S.C. and Ho K.F., Elements in fine particulate matter (PM2.5) from indoor air during household stoves coal combustion at Xuanwei, China, Aerosol Science and Engineering. 2017, 1: 41-50.
Qiu H., SUN S., Tsang H., Wong C.M., Lee R.S., Schooling C.M. and Tian L., Fine particulate matter exposure and incidence of stroke: A cohort study in Hong Kong, Neurology. 2017, 88(18): 1709-17.
Qiu H., SUN S., Tang H.K.R., Chan K.P. and Tian L., Pneumonia hospitalization risk in the elderly attributable to cold and hot temperatures in Hong Kong, China, American Journal of Epidemiology. 2016, 184(8): 570-8.
SUN S., Qiu H., Ho K.F. and Tian L., Chemical components of respirable particulate matter associated with emergency hospital admissions for type 2 diabetes mellitus in Hong Kong, Environment International. 2016, 97: 93-9.
Seow W.J., Downward G.S., Wei H., Rothman N., Reiss B., Xu J., Bassig B.A., Li J., He J., Hosgood H.D., Wu G., Chapman R.S., Tian L., Wei F., Caporaso N.E., Vermeulen R. and Lan Q., Indoor concentrations of nitrogen dioxide and sulfur dioxide from burning solid fuels for cooking and heating in Yunnan Province, China, Indoor Air. 2016, 26(5): 776-83.
Tian L., Qiu H., SUN S., Tsang H., Chan K.P. and Leung W.K., Association between emergency admission for peptic ulcer bleeding and air pollution: a case-crossover analysis in Hong Kong's elderly population, The Lancet Planetary Health. 2017, 1: e74-81.
Tian L. and Qiu H., Environmental factors and out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, European Heart Journal - Quality of Care and Clinical Outcomes. 2017, 3(2): 97-8.


Researcher : Tsang H

List of Research Outputs

Qiu H., SUN S., Tsang H., Wong C.M., Lee R.S., Schooling C.M. and Tian L., Fine particulate matter exposure and incidence of stroke: A cohort study in Hong Kong, Neurology. 2017, 88(18): 1709-17.
Tian L., Qiu H., SUN S., Tsang H., Chan K.P. and Leung W.K., Association between emergency admission for peptic ulcer bleeding and air pollution: a case-crossover analysis in Hong Kong's elderly population, The Lancet Planetary Health. 2017, 1: e74-81.


Researcher : Tsang KL

List of Research Outputs

Lai S., Qin Y., Cowling B.J., Ren X., Wardrop N.A., Gilbert M., Tsang K.L., Wu P., Feng L., Jiang H., Peng Z., Zheng J., Liao Q., Li S., Horby P.W., Farrar J.J., Gao G.F., Tatem A.J. and Yu H., Global epidemiology of avian influenza A H5N1 virus infection in humans, 1997–2015: a systematic review of individual case data, The Lancet Infectious Diseases. 2016, 16: e108-e118.
Tsang K.L., Fang J., Chan K.H., Ip D.K.M., Leung G.M., Peiris J.S.M., Cowling B.J. and Cauchemez S.T., Individual correlates of infectivity of influenza A virus infections in households , Options for the Control of Influenza IX, Chicago, USA, Aug 24-28, 2016.. 2016.
Tsang K.L., Individual correlates of infectivity of influenza A virus infections in households, Options IX for the Control of Influenza, Chicago, 2016.
Wu P., Jiang H., Tsang K.L., Qin Y., Fang J., Zheng J., Lau E.H.Y., Feng L., Yu H. and Cowling B.J., Comparative epidemiology of four waves of human infections with avian influenza A(H7N9) in mainland China, 2013-2016, Options IX for The Control of Influenza, Chicago. 2016.


Researcher : Tse MA

List of Research Outputs

Kwan S.K.J., Wong G.T.C. and Tse M.A., Benefit to the older people who train and work as exercise coaches (PI, $50K), Queen Mary Hospital Training & Research Assistance Scheme. 2017.


Researcher : Tsui TH

List of Research Outputs

Barratt B.M., Lai P.C., Tian L., Thach T.Q., Tang H.K.R., Lee M., Wong P.Y.P., CHENG W., YANG Y., Tsui T.H., Allen R. and Brauer M., The Hong Kong D3D Study: A dynamic three-dimensional exposure model for Hong Kong, HEI Annual Conference, Alexandria, Virginia, USA, 30 April – 2 May 2017. 2017.


Researcher : UIGA L

List of Research Outputs

Masters R.S.W., Capio C.M., Wong W.L.T., Poolton J.M. and UIGA L., Psychophysical Effects Of Subtle Modification Of The Built Environment: A Quasi-experimental Field Study, THE LANCET. 2016, 388: S4.
Masters R.S.W., Capio C.M., Wong W.L.T., Poolton J.M. and UIGA L., Psychophysical effects of subtle modification of the built environment: a quasi-experimental field study , THE LANCET CHINESE ACADEMY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES HEALTH SUMMIT. 2016.


Researcher : Van Kerkhove MD

List of Research Outputs

Horby P.W., Laurie K.L., Cowling B.J., Engelhardt O.G., Sturm-Ramirez K., Sanchez J.L., Katz M., Uyeki T.M., Wood J. and Van Kerkhove M.D., CONSISE statement on the reporting of Seroepidemiologic Studies for influenza (ROSES-I statement): an extension of the STROBE statement, Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses. 2016.


Researcher : Viswanath K

List of Research Outputs

Ni M.Y., Li K.L., Pang H.M.H., Chan B.H.Y., Kawachi I., Viswanath K., Schooling C.M. and Leung G.M., Longitudinal patterns and predictors of depression trajectories related to the 2014 occupy central/umbrella movement in Hong Kong, American Journal of Public Health. 2017, 107: 593-600.
Shen C., Wang M.P., Chu T.W.J., Wan N.T.A., Viswanath K., Chan S.S.C. and Lam T.H., Health App Possession Among Smartphone or Tablet Owners in Hong Kong: Population-Based Survey, JMIR mHealth and uHealth. 2017, 5(6): e77.
Wang X., Wang M.P., Viswanath K., Wan N.T.A., Lam T.H. and Chan S.S.C., Smoking and secondhand smoke exposure at home were associated with poor perceived family well-being: findings of FAMILY project, PLoS One. 2016, 11(8): e0161761.


Researcher : Wan NTA

List of Research Outputs

Chu T.W.J., Chan S.S.C., Stewart S.M., Zhou Q., Leung C.S.C., Wan N.T.A. and Lam T.H., Exploring community stakeholders? Perceptions of the enhancing family well-being project in Hong Kong: A qualitative study, Frontiers in Public Health. 2017, 5: 106.
Ho C.Y.H., Mui M., Wan N.T.A., Ng Y.L., Stewart S.M., Yew C., Lam T.H. and Chan S.S.C., Happy family kitchen II: A cluster randomized controlled trial of a community-based positive psychology family intervention for subjective happiness and health-related quality of life in Hong Kong, In: Doug Altman Jeremy Grimshaw, Trials. London, BioMed Central, 2016, 17: 367.
Ho C.Y.H., Mui M., Wan N.T.A., Ng Y.L., Stewart S.M., Yew C., Lam T.H. and Chan S.S.C., Happy family kitchen: A community-based research for enhancing family communication and well-being in Hong Kong, Journal of Family Psychology. Washington, American Psychological Association, 2016, 30(6): 752-62.
Lai Y.K.A., Stewart S.M., Mui M.W., Wan N.T.A., Yew C., Lam T.H. and Chan S.S.C., An evaluation of a train-the-trainer workshop for social service workers to develop community-based family interventions, Frontiers in Public Health. 2017, 5: 141.
Lai Y.K.A. and Wan N.T.A., Normative data for absolute and relative hand grip strength in Hong Kong: FAMILY Project, a Hong Kong Jockey Club Initiative for a Harmonious Society., International symposium 2017 Physical Activity & Fitness of Young Generation in Asia- Pacific , Hong Kong. 2017.
Lam T.H., Lai Y.K.A., Wan N.T.A. and Lau C.G., Best Poster Award - First Place , International Symposium Physical Activity & Fitness of the Young Generation in Asia- Pacific . Hong Kong, Department of Sports Science & Physical Education, CUHK, 2017.
Lam T.H., Wang M.P., Shen C., Wan N.T.A. and Chan S.S.C., Pattern of health apps use and associated sociodemographic factors in Hong Kong smokers – findings of family project (poster and abstract), 2017 SRNT Annual Meeting, March 8-11, 2017, Florence, Italy. 2017.
Shen C., Wang M.P., Chu T.W.J., Wan N.T.A., Viswanath K., Chan S.S.C. and Lam T.H., Health App Possession Among Smartphone or Tablet Owners in Hong Kong: Population-Based Survey, JMIR mHealth and uHealth. 2017, 5(6): e77.
Wang X., Wang M.P., Viswanath K., Wan N.T.A., Lam T.H. and Chan S.S.C., Smoking and secondhand smoke exposure at home were associated with poor perceived family well-being: findings of FAMILY project, PLoS One. 2016, 11(8): e0161761.
Zhou Q., Stewart S.M., Wan N.T.A., Leung C.S.C., Lai Y.K.A., Lam T.H. and Chan S.S.C., Development and evaluation of a train-the-trainer workshop for Hong Kong community social service agency staff, Frontiers in Public Health. 2017, 5: Article 15.


Researcher : Wang DL

Project Title:18th International Psycho Oncology Society Congress; Parental health beliefs and HPV vaccination uptake of their adolescent daughters: a longitudinal cohort analysis in Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Wang DL
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:10/2016
Completion Date:10/2016


List of Research Outputs

SEE C.Y.H., Wang D.L., Lau W.C.S. and Lam T.P., A systematic review of ethnographic studies in medical education using the Qualsyst assessment tool., Primary Care Research Symposium 2017.


Researcher : Wang J

List of Research Outputs

Lam T.Y., Zhou B., Wang J., CHAI Y., Shen Y., Chen X., MA C., Hong W., Chen Y., Zhang Y., Duan L., Chen P., Jiang J., Zhang Y., Li L., Poon L.M.L., Webby R.J., Smith D.K., Leung G.M., Peiris J.S.M., Holmes E.C., Guan Y. and Zhu H., Faculty Outstanding Research Output Award 2015-2016, The University of Hong Kong. 2016.
Li L., Hong W., Duan L., Wang J., Lam T.Y., Zhu H. and Guan Y., Evolution of influenza A(H7N9) viruses from waves I to IV, Virus Evol.. 2017, 3(Suppl 1): pii: vew036.006.


Researcher : Wang L

List of Research Outputs

Wang L., Sentinel of Science Award, Publons. 2016.
Wang L., The dynamics underlying global spread of emerging infectious diseases, Options IX for the Control of Influenza, Chicago, 2016.


Researcher : Wang MP

Project Title:Provision of Service of Research Study, Recruitment and Follow-up Services of Community-based Smoke-free Campaign
Investigator(s):Wang MP
Department:School of Nursing
Source(s) of Funding:Hong Kong Council on Smoking and Health - General Award
Start Date:04/2014


Project Title:Assessing the corporate environment in promoting tobacco control and evaluation of a smoking cessation programme in workplaces in Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Wang MP, Lam TH
Department:School of Nursing
Source(s) of Funding:Smoking Cessation Program in Workplace (SCPW)
Start Date:01/2015


Project Title:Research Project on Smoking Cessation Program for Women in the Workplace
Investigator(s):Wang MP, Lam TH, Chen J, Li WHC
Department:School of Nursing
Source(s) of Funding:Smoking Cessation Program for Women in the Workplace
Start Date:01/2015


Project Title:Building capacity and promoting smoking cessation in the community via “Quit to Win” Contest 2015: a randomized controlled trial on brief intervention (AWARD model) and active referral to smoking cessation services
Investigator(s):Wang MP, Lam TH, Li WHC, Suen YN, Cheung YTD
Department:School of Nursing
Source(s) of Funding:Hong Kong Council on Smoking and Health - General Award
Start Date:04/2015


Project Title:A single-blind cluster randomized controlled trial on high intensity active referral and simple text messaging to achieve abstinence- "Quit to Win" contest 2016
Investigator(s):Wang MP, Lam TH, Li WHC, Suen YN, Cheung YTD
Department:School of Nursing
Source(s) of Funding:Hong Kong Council on Smoking and Health - General Award
Start Date:04/2016


Project Title:Proactive Minimal Cessation Advice plus Nicotine replacement therapy (PMCAN) for smoking cessation in smokers at smoking hotspots: a pilot randomized controlled trial
Investigator(s):Wang MP, Lam TH, Li WHC, Suen YN
Department:School of Nursing
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research for Resubmission of GRF/ECS Proposals
Start Date:07/2016
Completion Date:11/2016


Project Title:Study on Price Elasticity and Affordability of Tobacco in Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Wang MP, Chen J, Lam TH, McGhee S
Department:School of Nursing
Source(s) of Funding:Hong Kong Council on Smoking and Health - General Award
Start Date:11/2016


Project Title:Tobacco Control Policy-related Survey 2016-2017
Investigator(s):Wang MP, Lam TH, McGhee S, Ho DSY, Cheung YTD, Chen J
Department:School of Nursing
Source(s) of Funding:Hong Kong Council on Smoking and Health - General Award
Start Date:01/2017


Project Title:Assessing the corporate environment in promoting tobacco control and evaluation of smoking cessation programme in workplaces in Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Wang MP, Lam TH, Cheung TY
Department:School of Nursing
Source(s) of Funding:Smoking Cessation Program in Workplace (SCPW)
Start Date:01/2017


Project Title:SRNT 23rd Annual Meeting; Brief Smoking Cessation Advice and Active Referral to Smoking Cessation Services: a Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial
Investigator(s):Wang MP
Department:School of Nursing
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:03/2017
Completion Date:03/2017


List of Research Outputs

Li W.H.C., Wang M.P., Lam T.H., Cheung Y.T.D., Cheung T.Y., Suen Y.N., Ho K.Y., Tan K.C.B. and Chan S.S.C., Brief intervention to promote smoking cessation and improve glycemic control in smokers with type 2 diabetes: a randomized controlled trial., Sci Rep. 2017, 7: 45902.


Researcher : Wang X

List of Research Outputs

Wang X., Wang M.P., Viswanath K., Wan N.T.A., Lam T.H. and Chan S.S.C., Smoking and secondhand smoke exposure at home were associated with poor perceived family well-being: findings of FAMILY project, PLoS One. 2016, 11(8): e0161761.


Researcher : Wilson RM

List of Research Outputs

UIGA L., Capio C.M., Wong W.L.T., Wilson R.M. and Masters R.S.W., Allocation of Attention by Older Fallers is Associated with a High Propensity for Conscious Control by Non-fallers, 9th Australasian Skill Acquisition and Research Group Meeting (ASARG). 2016.


Researcher : Wong CM

List of Research Outputs

Cao P., Wong C.M., Chan K.H., Wang X., Chan K.P., Peiris J.S.M., Poon L.M.L. and Yang L., Age-specific genetic and antigenic variations of influenza A viruses in Hong Kong, 2013–2014, Scientific Reports. 2016, 6: 30260.
Meng H.Q., Liao Q., Suen L.K.P., O'Donoghue M., Wong C.M. and Yang L.I.N., Healthcare seeking behavior of patients with influenza like illness: comparison of the summer and winter influenza epidemics, BMC Infectious Diseases. 2016, 16: 1-9.
Qiu H., SUN S., Tsang H., Wong C.M., Lee R.S., Schooling C.M. and Tian L., Fine particulate matter exposure and incidence of stroke: A cohort study in Hong Kong, Neurology. 2017, 88(18): 1709-17.


Researcher : Wong CN

List of Research Outputs

Wong O.L., Schooling C.M., Cowling B.J., Wong C.N. and Leung G.M., Disease burden of breast cancer in Hong Kong: an exploration of trends for screening policy and resource allocation, Hong Kong Medical Journal. 2016, 22(Suppl 6): S4-7.


Researcher : Wong OL

Project Title:Know your risk: feasibility study of a mobile application decision aid to improve breast cancer screening decision
Investigator(s):Wong OL, Lam WWT, Fielding R
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2014
Completion Date:11/2016


List of Research Outputs

Leung W.K., Chan E.W., Wong Y.S., Chen L., Wong O.L., Wong I.C. and Cheung M.K.S., Age of Helicobacter pylori Eradication and Subsequent Risk of Gastric Cancer Development: A Population-Based Study, Digestive Disease Week, 6-9 May 2017, Chicago, USA. 2017.
Mak L.Y., Ng S.C., Wong O.L., Li M.K.K., Lo F.H., Wong M.T.L., Leung C.M., Tsang S.W.C., Chan K.H., Sze S.F., Shan E.H.S., Lam E.H.S., Hui A.J., Hung F.N.I. and Leung W.K., Direct Health Care Cost Utilization in Hong Kong Inflammatory Bowel Disease Patients in the Initial 2 Years Following Diagnosis, Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. 2017.
Wong O.L., Schooling C.M., Cowling B.J., Wong C.N. and Leung G.M., Disease burden of breast cancer in Hong Kong: an exploration of trends for screening policy and resource allocation, Hong Kong Medical Journal. 2016, 22(Suppl 6): S4-7.
Zhang Q., Wong O.L., Kwok K.O., Ip D.K.M., Cowling B.J. and Lau E.H.Y., Personal preventive measures for patients with different symptoms of influenza-like illness, Transmission of Respiratory Viruses: from basic science to evidence based options for control. Hong Kong, School of Public Health, 2017.
Zhang Q., Wong O.L., Kwok K.O., Ip D.K.M., Cowling B.J. and Lau E.H.Y., Symptom-specific health-seeking behavior pattern in Hong Kong, Annual Conference on Disaster Preparedness and Response. Hong Kong, HKCCM, 2016.


Researcher : Wong WLT

Project Title:Examining Movement Specific Reinvestment and the Effects of Dual-task Training and Analogy learning on Walking by Older Fallers in Hong Kong: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
Investigator(s):Wong WLT, Masters RSW
Department:Institute of Human Performance
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2014


Project Title:Development of the Simplified Pilates Exercise Programme for Prevention of Falls in Older Adults: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
Investigator(s):Wong WLT, Tse CYA, Macfarlane DJ, Liang KTK
Department:Institute of Human Performance
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2015


Project Title:Examining conscious motor processing and the role of internal and external attention focus instructions on muscle efficiency and gait parameters during walking by older adults at risk of falling in Hong Kong: Implications for rehabilitation.
Investigator(s):Wong WLT
Department:Institute of Human Performance
Source(s) of Funding:Early Career Scheme (ECS)
Start Date:01/2016


Project Title:Examining the role of external and internal attention focus instructions during rehabilitative walking training on real-time conscious motor processing by older adults at risk of falling in Hong Kong – a pilot study
Investigator(s):Wong WLT, Capio CM, Zhu FF
Department:Institute of Human Performance
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2016


Project Title:Examining conscious motor processing and the effect of single-task, dual-task and analogy training on walking during rehabilitation by older adults at risk of falling in Hong Kong: A randomized controlled trial
Investigator(s):Wong WLT, Capio CM
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research for Resubmission of GRF/ECS Proposals
Start Date:07/2016
Completion Date:11/2016


Project Title:The Lancet Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences Health Summit; Psychophysical effects of subtle modification of the built environment: a quasi-experimental field study
Investigator(s):Wong WLT
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:10/2016
Completion Date:10/2016


List of Research Outputs

CHAN D.C.L., Wong W.L.T., Zhu F.F., LAM C.C., Capio C.M. and Masters R.S.W., Investigating Real-Time Neural Activity using Electroencephalography during Different Standing Positions, 9th Australasian Skill Acquisition and Research Group Meeting (ASARG), Singapore. Singapore, 2016.
CHOI S.Y.C., Masters R.S.W., Wong W.L.T. and Capio C.M., The Association between Working Memory and an Object Control Skill Performance in Children, 9th Australasian Skill Acquisition and Research Group Meeting (ASARG). 2016.
Ellmers T., Machado G., Wong W.L.T., Zhu F.F., Williams A.M. and Young W.R., A validation of neural co-activation as a measure of attentional focus in a postural task, Gait & Posture. Elsevier, 2016, 50: 229-231.
FAN M. and Wong W.L.T., Errorless Training Modifies Visuomotor Behavior in Simple Reaching Among Healthy Older Adults – A Preliminary Analysis, 12th International Symposium on Healthy Aging “Wellness and Longevity: From Science to Service”. 2017.
FAN M., Wong W.L.T. and Masters R.S.W., Motor Adaptation after Error-based Training of Goal-directed Reaching Movements, 9th Australasian Skill Acquisition and Research Group Meeting (ASARG). 2016.
FAN M. and Wong W.L.T., The Effects of Aging on Visuomotor Behaviors in Reaching, The 19th International Conference on Sport Medicine and Sport Science (ICSMSS). 2017.
FAN M. and Wong W.L.T., Visuomotor behaviors in computer-based reaching tasks by young and older adults: implication for geriatric rehabilitation, Alzheimer's, Dementia & Cognitive Neurology. 2017, 1(2).
Lee K.F., Mok Y.T., Wong W.L.T., Kan W.L., O H.H., Wong C.M., Yip W.T., Liu K.C., Tsoi T.Y., Lam H.L., Chan C.Y., Chui K.W. and Leung Y.Y.C., Service Review on Stroke Rehabilitation for Elderly at Geriatrics Day Hospital of Princess Margaret Hospital in Hong Kong - Physiotherapy Perspective, Singapore International Physiotherapy Congress 2016.
MAK C.T. and Wong W.L.T., Investigation of the Gaze Behaviour during Walking in Community-dwelling Elderly People : Implication for Fall Rehabilitation, The 5th HKASMSS Student Conference on Sports Medicine, Rehabilitation and Exercise Science 2016.
MAK C.T., Capio C.M. and Wong W.L.T., Training Motor Skills of Children with Down Syndrome: An Implicit Approach, 9th Australasian Skill Acquisition and Research Group Meeting. 2016.
Masters R.S.W., Capio C.M., Wong W.L.T., Poolton J.M. and UIGA L., Psychophysical Effects Of Subtle Modification Of The Built Environment: A Quasi-experimental Field Study, THE LANCET. 2016, 388: S4.
Masters R.S.W., Capio C.M., Wong W.L.T., Poolton J.M. and UIGA L., Psychophysical effects of subtle modification of the built environment: a quasi-experimental field study , THE LANCET CHINESE ACADEMY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES HEALTH SUMMIT. 2016.
Masters R.S.W., Capio C.M., Poolton J.M., Wong W.L.T. and UIGA L., Subtly Modified Perception of Stairs Steepness: Mind your Step!, 9th Australasian Skill Acquisition and Research Group Meeting (ASARG). 2016.
Mok Y.T., Leung Y.Y., Chui K.W., Liu K.C., Kan Y.F., Chan T.M., Lee S.K. and Wong W.L.T., Physiotherapy Service Review for Stroke Patients of the Extended Rehabilitation Ward of Princess Margaret Hospital, Hospital Authority Convention 2017.
Tse A.C., Fong S.M., Wong W.L.T. and Masters R.S.W., Analogy motor learning by young children: a study of rope skipping, European Journal of Sport Science. 2017, 17(2): 152-159.
Tse A.C.Y., Wong W.L.T. and Masters R.S.W., Examining motor learning in older adults using analogy instruction, Psychology of Sport and Exercise. 2017, 28: 78-84.
UIGA L., Capio C.M., Wong W.L.T., Wilson R.M. and Masters R.S.W., Allocation of Attention by Older Fallers is Associated with a High Propensity for Conscious Control by Non-fallers, 9th Australasian Skill Acquisition and Research Group Meeting (ASARG). 2016.
Wong W.L.T., Development of a mobile app to promote fall prevention exercises for older adults by physiotherapists in Hong Kong., SKH elderly services meeting. 2016.
Wong W.L.T., Psychophysical effects of subtle modification of the built environment: a quasi-experimental field study , The Lancet Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences Health Summit (oral paper presentation). 2016.


Researcher : Wong YT

Project Title:Real-time estimation of the impact of influenza viruses
Investigator(s):Wong YT, Cowling BJ, Wu P
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:04/2017


List of Research Outputs

LI L., Wong Y.T., Bond H.S., Wu P., Lau E.H.Y., Sullivan S.G. and Cowling B.J., A systematic review of studies of influenza-associated mortality, Options IX for the Control of Influenza, Chicago, 2016 . 2016.
LI L., Wong Y.T., Wu P., Bond H.S., Lau E.H.Y., Sullivan S.G. and Cowling B.J., Heterogeneity in Estimates of the Impact of Influenza on Population Mortality: A Systematic Review, American Journal of Epidemiology. 2017.
Wu P., Bond H.S., Fang J., Wong Y.T., Lau E.H.Y. and Cowling B.J., Influenza-associated hospitalizations and mortality in Hong Kong, 1998-2015, Options IX for The Control of Influenza, Chicago. 2016.


Researcher : Wu JTK

Project Title:Modelling the potential impact of HPV vaccination on Hong Kong's cervical cancer burden
Investigator(s):Wu JTK, Riley S, Lam TH, Leung GM
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Centre for Health Protection
Start Date:05/2008


Project Title:Syndromic Surveillance and Modeling for Infectious Diseases
Investigator(s):Wu JTK, Ho PL
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Collaborative Research Fund (CRF) - Group Research Project
Start Date:06/2013


Project Title:Population-based survey on patterns of social contacts relevant to the spread of infectious diseases in Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Wu JTK
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:12/2013
Completion Date:11/2016


Project Title:Outstanding Young Researcher Award 2013-14
Investigator(s):Wu JTK
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Outstanding Young Researcher Award
Start Date:12/2014


Project Title:Comparative Analysis of Hemagglutination Inhibition and Microneutralization Titers Generated using Matched Serum and EDTA-Plasma Samples from Blood Donors in Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Wu JTK, Peiris JSM
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research for Resubmission of GRF/ECS Proposals
Start Date:07/2016
Completion Date:11/2016


Project Title:Vaccinology for Public Health and Clinical Practice in the 21st Century
Investigator(s):Wu JTK
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Croucher Summer Courses
Start Date:07/2016


Project Title:Options IX for The Control of Influenza ; Cost-effectiveness of live poultry import screening against avian influenza A(H7N9) for preventing human infections in Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Wu JTK
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:08/2016
Completion Date:08/2016


List of Research Outputs

Cheng Q., Lu X., Wu J.T.K., Liu Z. and Huang J., Analysis of heterogeneous dengue transmission in Guangdong in 2014 with multivariate time series model, Scientific Reports. 2016, 6:33755.
Doak S.A., ZHANG Y., Chan K.Y., LEUNG S.M., Wu J.T.K. and Poon L.M.L., Preexisting antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity–activating antibody responses are stable longitudinally and cross-reactive responses are not boosted by recent influenza exposure, Journal of Infectious Diseases. 2016, 214(8): 1159-63.
LEUNG S.M., Lipsitch M., Yuen K.Y. and Wu J.T.K., Monitoring the fitness of antiviral-resistant influenza strains during an epidemic: a mathematical modelling study, The Lancet Infectious Diseases. 2016.
Lau E.H.Y., Zhang S., Leung C.Y.H., Cowling B.J., Wu J.T.K. and Peiris J.S.M., Identifying key transmission route of avian influenza among chickens in live poultry markets (Oral presentation), 2016 International Society for Disease Surveillance Conference, Atlanta, USA, 6–8 December 2016.
Seto W.K.W., Lau E.H.Y., Wu J.T.K., Hung F.N.I., Leung W.K., Cheung K.S., Fung J.Y.Y., Lai C.L. and Yuen R.M.F., Effects of nucleoside analogue prescription for hepatitis B on the incidence of liver cancer in Hong Kong: a territory-wide ecological study, Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics. 2016, 45(4): 501-9.
Wu J.T.K., Cost-effectiveness of live poultry import screening against avian influenza A(H7N9) for preventing human infections in Hong Kong, Options IX for the Control of Influenza, Chicago, 2016.
Wu J.T.K., Peak C.M., Leung G.M. and Lipsitch M., Fractional dosing of yellow fever vaccine to extend supply: a modelling study, The Lancet. 2016.


Researcher : Wu P

Project Title:Options IX for the Control of Influenza; Comparative epidemiology of four waves of human infections with avian influenza A(H7N9) in mainland China, 2013-2016
Investigator(s):Wu P
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:08/2016
Completion Date:08/2016


List of Research Outputs

Ali S.T., Wu P., Fang J., He D. and Cowling B.J., Seasonal forces and influenza virus transmission dynamics in Hong Kong, Options IX for The Control of Influenza, Chicago. 2016.
FENG S., Feng L., Wu P., Yang J., Cowling B.J., Peng Z., Yu H. and Lau E.H.Y., Influenza-attributable disease burden in outpatients with influenza-like-illness in China, Options IX for the Control of Influenza, Chicago, 2016.
LI L., Wong Y.T., Bond H.S., Wu P., Lau E.H.Y., Sullivan S.G. and Cowling B.J., A systematic review of studies of influenza-associated mortality, Options IX for the Control of Influenza, Chicago, 2016 . 2016.
LI L., Wong Y.T., Wu P., Bond H.S., Lau E.H.Y., Sullivan S.G. and Cowling B.J., Heterogeneity in Estimates of the Impact of Influenza on Population Mortality: A Systematic Review, American Journal of Epidemiology. 2017.
Lai S., Qin Y., Cowling B.J., Ren X., Wardrop N.A., Gilbert M., Tsang K.L., Wu P., Feng L., Jiang H., Peng Z., Zheng J., Liao Q., Li S., Horby P.W., Farrar J.J., Gao G.F., Tatem A.J. and Yu H., Global epidemiology of avian influenza A H5N1 virus infection in humans, 1997–2015: a systematic review of individual case data, The Lancet Infectious Diseases. 2016, 16: e108-e118.
REN X., Wu P., Wang L., Geng M., Zeng L., Zhang J., Xia N., Lai S., Dalton H., Cowling B.J. and Yu H., Changing Epidemiology of Hepatitis A and Hepatitis E Viruses in China, 1990–2014, Emerging Infectious Diseases. 2017, 23: 276-279.
Wu P., "Comparative epidemiology of four waves of human infections with avian influenza A(H7N9) in mainland China, 2013-2016", Options IX for the Control of Influenza, Chicago, 2016.
Wu P., Jiang H., Tsang K.L., Qin Y., Fang J., Zheng J., Lau E.H.Y., Feng L., Yu H. and Cowling B.J., Comparative epidemiology of four waves of human infections with avian influenza A(H7N9) in mainland China, 2013-2016, Options IX for The Control of Influenza, Chicago. 2016.
Wu P., Peng Z., Lau Y.C., Yang J., Feng L., Jiang H., Yu H. and Cowling B.J., Epidemiology of human infections with seasonal influenza B in mainland China, 2005-2014, Options IX for the Control of Influenza, Chicago, 2016.
Wu P., Bond H.S., Fang J., Wong Y.T., Lau E.H.Y. and Cowling B.J., Influenza-associated hospitalizations and mortality in Hong Kong, 1998-2015, Options IX for The Control of Influenza, Chicago. 2016.
Wu P., Influenza-associated hospitalizations and mortality in Hong Kong, 1998-2015, Options IX for the Control of Influenza, Chicago, 2016.
Wu P., Chiu W.H., Fang J., Liao Q., Fielding R. and Cowling B.J., Population behavior and attitude towards influenza A(H7N9) in Hong Kong, 2013-2015, Options IX for the Control of Influenza, Chicago, 2016.


Researcher : Xiao J

List of Research Outputs

Ip D.K.M., So H.C., Fang J., Xiao J., Chu K.W., Ho Y.K.S., Leung G.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Cowling B.J., Preliminary Findings from a Randomized Controlled Trial of the Effect of Fever Suppression by Antipyretics on Medically Attended Influenza Virus Infections [Oral Presentation]. , Options for the Control of Influenza IX, Chicago, USA, Aug 24-28, 2016.. 2016.
Ip D.K.M., Tam Y.H., So H.C., Xiao J., Fang J., Leung G.M., Kwok K.H. and Cowling B.J., Workplace Productivity Losses related to Acute Upper Respiratory Tract Infections among Health Care Workers in Hong Kong, Options IX for the Control of Influenza, Chicago, 2016.. 2016.
So H.C., Xiao J., Fang J., Tam Y.H., Leung G.M., Kwok K.H., Cowling B.J. and Ip D.K.M., Health-related quality of life in young adults with acute respiratory infections, Options IX for the Control of Influenza, Chicago, 2016.
So H.C., Tam Y.H., Xiao J., Fang J., Kwok K.H., Cowling B.J. and Ip D.K.M., Knowledge, attitudes and practices on seasonal influenza vaccination among health care workers in Hong Kong, Options IX for the Control of Influenza, Chicago, 2016.
Xiao J., So H.C., Tam Y.H., Lau E.H.Y., Cowling B.J. and Ip D.K.M., Designing and pilot-testing a health promotion programme targeting early school-age children for influenza prevention in Hong Kong, Options IX for the Control of Influenza, Chicago, 2016.
Xiao J., So H.C., Tam Y.H., Lau E.H.Y., Cowling B.J. and Ip D.K.M., Designing and pilot-testing a health promotion programme targeting early school-aged children for influenza prevention in Hong Kong, Options IX for the Control of Influenza, Chicago, 2016.


Researcher : Xie Y

List of Research Outputs

Leung N.H.L., Huang W.W., Shiu E.Y.C., Xie Y., Chu K.W., Seto W.H., Ip D.K.M., Yen H., Mok K.P., Peiris J.S.M., Yang Z., Cowling B.J. and Ye D., Quantification of influenza virus RNA in aerosols in pediatrics patient rooms , Options for the Control of Influenza IX, Chicago, USA, Aug 24-28, 2016.. 2016.
Leung N.H.L., Huang W., SHIU E.Y.C., Xie Y., Chu K.W., Seto W.H., Ip D.K.M., Yen H., Li Y., Mok K.P., Peiris J.S.M., Yang Z., Cowling B.J. and Ye D., Quantification of influenza virus RNA in aerosols in pediatrics patient rooms, Options IX for the Control of Influenza, Chicago, 2016.


Researcher : Xie Y

List of Research Outputs

Leung N.H.L., Huang W.W., Shiu E.Y.C., Xie Y., Chu K.W., Seto W.H., Ip D.K.M., Yen H., Mok K.P., Peiris J.S.M., Yang Z., Cowling B.J. and Ye D., Quantification of influenza virus RNA in aerosols in pediatrics patient rooms , Options for the Control of Influenza IX, Chicago, USA, Aug 24-28, 2016.. 2016.
Leung N.H.L., Huang W., SHIU E.Y.C., Xie Y., Chu K.W., Seto W.H., Ip D.K.M., Yen H., Li Y., Mok K.P., Peiris J.S.M., Yang Z., Cowling B.J. and Ye D., Quantification of influenza virus RNA in aerosols in pediatrics patient rooms, Options IX for the Control of Influenza, Chicago, 2016.


Researcher : Xu C

Project Title:Options IX for the Control of Influenza at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Hotel; Potential health impact of twice-annual influenza vaccination in older adults in Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Xu C
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:08/2016
Completion Date:08/2016


List of Research Outputs

Xu C., Bond H.S., Fang J. and Cowling B.J., Potential health impact of twice-annual influenza vaccination in older adults in Hong Kong, Options IX for The Control of Influenza, Chicago. 2016.
Xu C., Potential health impact of twice-annual influenza vaccination in older adults in Hong Kong, Options IX for the Control of Influenza, Chicago, 2016.
Xu C., Cowling B.J., Fang J. and Bond H.S., Potential health impact of twice-annual influenza vaccination in older adults in Hong Kong, The International Society for Influenza and Other Respiratory Virus Diseases Options IX for the Control of Influenza Conference. 2016.
Xu C., Fang J., Perera R.A.P.M., Kam M.S., Ng S., Chan Y.H., Chan K.H., Ip D.K.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Cowling B.J., Serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D was not associated with influenza virus infection in children and adults in Hong Kong, 2009-2010, Journal of Nutrition. 2016, 146(12): 2506-12.


Researcher : Xu J

List of Research Outputs

Seow W.J., Downward G.S., Wei H., Rothman N., Reiss B., Xu J., Bassig B.A., Li J., He J., Hosgood H.D., Wu G., Chapman R.S., Tian L., Wei F., Caporaso N.E., Vermeulen R. and Lan Q., Indoor concentrations of nitrogen dioxide and sulfur dioxide from burning solid fuels for cooking and heating in Yunnan Province, China, Indoor Air. 2016, 26(5): 776-83.


Researcher : Xu L

Project Title:Do common liver virus infections (HAV, HBV and HCV) contribute to high diabetes risk in China?
Investigator(s):Xu L, Schooling CM, Lam TH
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:04/2015
Completion Date:02/2017


Project Title:Establishment of cardiovascular risk prediction score in middle-age to older Chinese people
Investigator(s):Xu L, Lam TH
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:01/2016
Completion Date:12/2016


Project Title:A prospective study of Southern Chinese dietary pattern, foods and nutrients with cardiovascular disease mortality
Investigator(s):Xu L, Schooling CM, Lam TH
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:04/2016


List of Research Outputs

Cheung Y.Y., Tang S.C.W., Xu A., Lee C.H.P., Au K.W., Xu L., Fong H.Y., Kwok H.M., Chow W.S., Woo Y.C., Yuen M.A.M., Cherny S.S., Hai S.H.J.J., Cheung B.M.Y., Tan K.C.B., Lam T.H., Tse H.F., Sham P.C. and Lam K.S.L., An exome-chip association analysis in Chinese subjects reveals a functional missense variant of GCKR that regulates FGF21 levels., Diabetes. 2017, 66(6): 1723-1728.
Cheung Y.Y., Tang S.M., Xu A., Lee C.H.P., Au K.W., Xu L., Fong H.Y., KWOK H.M., Chow W.S., Woo Y.C., Yuen M.A.M., Hai S.H.J.J., Cheung B.M.Y., Tan K.C.B., Cherny S.S., Jiang C.Q., Lam T.H., Tse H.F., Sham P.C. and Lam K.S.L., Exome-chip association analysis reveals an Asian-specific missense variant in PAX4 associated with type 2 diabetes in Chinese individuals, Diabetologia. 2017, 60: 107-115.
Lam T.H. and Xu L., Commentary: Fundamental limitations of meta-analysis of cohort studies, epidemiological challenges and the stage of obesity epidemic, International Journal of Epidemiology. 2017, 46(2): 547-8.
Xu L., Lam T.H., Jiang C., Zhang W., Jin Y.L., Zhu T., Lam H.K.B., Schooling C.M., Adab P., Thomas G.N. and Cheng K.K., Changes in adiposity in an older Chinese population in rapid economic transition, Obesity. 2016, 24(10): 2217-23.
Xu L., Jiang C., Schooling C.M., Zhang W., Cheng K.K. and Lam T.H., Liver enzymes as mediators of association between obesity and diabetes: the Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, Annals of Epidemiology. 2017, 27(3): 204-7.
Xu L., Jiang C., Lam T.H., Zhang W., Zhu F., Jin Y.L., Thomas G.N., Cheng K.K. and Schooling C.M., Mendelian randomization estimates of alanine aminotransferase with cardiovascular disease: Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, Human Molecular Genetics. 2017, 26(2): 430-7.
Xu S.J., Jiang C., Zhang W., Cheng K.K., Schooling C.M., Xu L., Liu B., Jin Y.L., Lam H.K.B. and Lam T.H., Alcohol sensitivity, alcohol use and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein in older Chinese men: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, Alcohol. 2016, 57: 41-8.
Zhao J., Xu L., Lin S.C. and Schooling C.M., Spironolactone and glucose metabolism, a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials, Journal of the American Society of Hypertension. 2016, 10: 671-682.


Researcher : YAM TTT

List of Research Outputs

CHOW C.C., YAM T.T.T., Chung J.W.Y. and Fong S.M., Effects of post-exercise ice-water and room-temperature water immersion on the sensory organization of balance control and lower limb proprioception in amateur rugby players: A randomized controlled trial, Medicine (Baltimore). 2017, 96: e6146.
Fong S.M., Chung J.W.Y., CHENG T.Y.Y., YAM T.T.T., Fong D.Y.T., Cheung C.Y.A., Chiu H.C., Yuen L., Yu Y.T.E., Hung Y.S., Macfarlane D.J. and Ng S.S.M., Attention during functional tasks is associated with motor performance in children with developmental coordination disorder: A cross-sectional study, Medicine (Baltimore). 2016, 95: e4935.
Fong S.M., Choi W.M., Luk W.S., YAM T.T.T., LEUNG C.Y. and Chung J.W.Y., Bone mineral density, balance performance, balance self-efficacy and falls in breast cancer survivors with and without Qigong training: An observational study, 2017, 1-7.
Fong S.M., Chan J.S.M., Bae Y.H., YAM T.T.T., Chung L.M.Y., Ma A.W.W. and Kuisma R., Musculoskeletal profile of middle-aged Ving Tsun Chinese martial art practitioners: A cross-sectional study, Medicine (Baltimore). 2017, 96: e5961.
YAM T.T.T. and Fong S.M., A comparison of lean mass and total mass between children with and without developmental coordination disorder: a Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry study, International Symposium - Physical Activity and Fitness of the Young Generation in Asia-Pacific, Department of Sports Science and Physical Education, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong. 2017.
YAM T.T.T. and Fong S.M., Effects of Kinesio Tape on lower limb joint proprioception, muscular and balance performances in healthy individuals: A review, 21st Research Postgraduate Symposium, 1-2 December 2016, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong. . 2016.


Researcher : YANG Y

List of Research Outputs

Barratt B.M., Lai P.C., Tian L., Thach T.Q., Tang H.K.R., Lee M., Wong P.Y.P., CHENG W., YANG Y., Tsui T.H., Allen R. and Brauer M., The Hong Kong D3D Study: A dynamic three-dimensional exposure model for Hong Kong, HEI Annual Conference, Alexandria, Virginia, USA, 30 April – 2 May 2017. 2017.


Researcher : YANG Z

List of Research Outputs

YANG Z., Zhang Q., Chiu W.H., Cowling B.J. and Lau E.H.Y., Empirical estimation of the incubation period for hand-foot-and-mouth disease from school outbreaks, International Meeting on Emerging Diseases and Surveillance conference, Vienna, 2016. 53 (Supplement): 134.
YANG Z., Zhang Q., Chiu W.H., Cowling B.J. and Lau E.H.Y., Estimating the incubation period of hand, foot and mouth disease, Research Postgraduate Symposium, Hong Kong, 2016.
YANG Z., Zhang Q., Chiu W.H., Cowling B.J. and Lau E.H.Y., Transmission of Hand-foot-and-mouth Disease in Schools and Households, Croucher Summer Course Poster Session, Hong Kong, July 22, 2016.
YANG Z., Zhang Q., Chiu W.H., Cowling B.J. and Lau E.H.Y., Transmission of Hand-foot-and-mouth Disease in Schools in Hong Kong, Annual Conference on Disaster Preparedness and Response, Hong Kong, October 8, 2016.


Researcher : YIP SC

List of Research Outputs

YIP S.C. and Fielding R., Health and greenhouse gas emission implications of reducing meat intakes in Hong Kong, International Journal of Biological, Biomolecular, Agricultural, Food and Biotechnological Engineering. 2017, 11(2): 60-9.


Researcher : YU G

List of Research Outputs

YU G., Smith D.K., Zhu H., Guan Y. and Lam T.Y., ggtree: an R package for visualization and annotation of phylogenetic trees with their covariates and other associated data. , Methods Ecol Evol. . 2017, 8: 28-36.


Researcher : Yan S

List of Research Outputs

Yan S., Yim L.Y., Tam C.Y., Chan W.K., Lu L., Lau W.C.S. and Chan V.S.F., MicroRNA-155 Mediates Augmented CD40 Expression in Bone Marrow Derived Plasmacytoid Dendritic Cells in Symptomatic Lupus-Prone NZB/W F1 Mice, International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 2016, 17: 1282.


Researcher : Yang L

Project Title:Impacts of increased influenza and pneumococcal vaccine coverage on the burden of influenza in the elderly: a comparison between Hong Kong and Brisbane
Investigator(s):Yang L, Thach TQ, Chiu SSS, Peiris JSM, Wong CM
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:03/2014




Researcher : Yau EM

List of Research Outputs

Hemida M.G., Alnaeem A., Chu K.W., Perera R.A.P.M., Cheng M.S., Almathen F., Yau E.M., Ng C.Y.B., Webby R.J., Poon L.M.L. and Peiris J.S.M., Longitudinal study of middle east respiratory syndrome coronavirus infection in dromedary camel herds in Saudi Arabia, 2014–2015, Emerging Microbes & Infections. 2017, 6(6): e56.


Researcher : Yen H

Project Title:Quantity and interspecies-transmissibility of infectious particles released from chickens experimentally infected with avian H5N1, H9N2, or H7N9 influenza viruses that cause human zoonotic infections
Investigator(s):Yen H, Leung CYH, Peiris JSM
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Commissioned Studies on Emerging Influenza A Viruses with Epidemic Potential
Start Date:06/2014
Completion Date:11/2016


Project Title:Mutagenesis analysis to identify potential mutations that confer resistance to neuraminidase (NA) inhibitors in N9 and N8 glycoproteins derived from H7N9 and H10N8 influenza viruses
Investigator(s):Yen H
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Commissioned Studies on Emerging Influenza A Viruses with Epidemic Potential
Start Date:10/2014
Completion Date:06/2017


Project Title:Impact of droplet and droplet nuclei exposure on onward influenza transmission potential and genetic bottleneck
Investigator(s):Yen H, Peiris JSM, Li Y, Poon LML, Kwok PCL
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2017


Project Title:Delta-Flu: Dynamics of Avian Influenza in a Changing World
Investigator(s):Yen H
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:European Commission (EC)/Research Grants Council (RGC) Collaboration Scheme
Start Date:06/2017


List of Research Outputs

Hui P.Y., Chan L.Y., Kuok I.T., Mok K.P., Yang Z.F., Li R.F., Luk G.S., Lee E.F., Lai J.C.C., Yen H., Zhu H., Guan Y., Nicholls J.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Chan M.C.W., Tropism and innate host responses of influenza A/H5N6 virus: an analysis of ex vivo and in vitro cultures of the human respiratory tract, European Respiratory Journal. 2017, 49: 1601710.
Leung N.H.L., Huang W.W., Shiu E.Y.C., Xie Y., Chu K.W., Seto W.H., Ip D.K.M., Yen H., Mok K.P., Peiris J.S.M., Yang Z., Cowling B.J. and Ye D., Quantification of influenza virus RNA in aerosols in pediatrics patient rooms , Options for the Control of Influenza IX, Chicago, USA, Aug 24-28, 2016.. 2016.
Leung N.H.L., Huang W., SHIU E.Y.C., Xie Y., Chu K.W., Seto W.H., Ip D.K.M., Yen H., Li Y., Mok K.P., Peiris J.S.M., Yang Z., Cowling B.J. and Ye D., Quantification of influenza virus RNA in aerosols in pediatrics patient rooms, Options IX for the Control of Influenza, Chicago, 2016.
Ou C., Li Y., Wei J., Yen H. and Deng Q., Numerical modeling of particle deposition in ferret airways: A comparison with humans, Aerosol Science and Technology. 2017, 51: 477-487.
Teng O., Chen S.T., Hsu T.L., Sia S.F., Cole S.L., Doak S.A., Hsu T.Y., Zheng J.T., Tu W., Bruzzone R., Peiris J.S.M., Hsieh S.A.L. and Yen H., CLEC5A-mediated enhancement of the inflammatory response in myeloid cells contributes to influenza pathogenicity in vivo. , Journal of Virology. 2017, 91(1): e01813-6.
Yen H., Defining particle sizes that mediate airborne transmission of influenza A virus in ferrets, Transmission of Respiratory Viruses: From Basic Science to Evidence Based Option for Control, Hong Kong. 2017.
Yen H., Mutagenesis analysis to identify determinants for neuraminidase inhibitor resistance in influenza viruses of N8 and N9 subtypes, 4th ISIRV-AVG Group Conference, Shanghai, China. 2017.
Yen H., Resistance to influenza neuraminidase inhibitors, In: Mayers, D.L., Sobel, J.D., Ouellette, M., Kaye, K.S., Marchaim, D. , Antimicrobial drug resistance, Mechanisms of Drug Resistance, Volume 1. 2017.
Yen H., Update on animal and zoonotic influenza, 3rd Asia-Pacific Alliance for the Control of Influenza, Kuala Lumpa, Malaysia. 2016.
ZHOU J., Wu J., Zeng X., Huang G., Zou L., Song Y., GOPINATH D., Zhang X., Kang M., Lin J., Cowling B.J., Lindsley W.G., Ke C., Peiris J.S.M. and Yen H., Isolation of H5N6, H7N9 and H9N2 avian influenza A viruses from air sampled at live poultry markets in China, 2014 and 2015, Euro Surveillance. 2016, 21(35).


Researcher : Yoon SW

List of Research Outputs

Yoon S.W., Lam W.W.T., Sham T.L.J. and Lam T.H., Underage drinking, group identity and access to alcohol: A qualitative study of Chinese youths, Health Education Research. 2017, 32(3): 269-78.


Researcher : Yu H

List of Research Outputs

FENG S., Feng L., Wu P., Yang J., Cowling B.J., Peng Z., Yu H. and Lau E.H.Y., Influenza-attributable disease burden in outpatients with influenza-like-illness in China, Options IX for the Control of Influenza, Chicago, 2016.
Lai S., Qin Y., Cowling B.J., Ren X., Wardrop N.A., Gilbert M., Tsang K.L., Wu P., Feng L., Jiang H., Peng Z., Zheng J., Liao Q., Li S., Horby P.W., Farrar J.J., Gao G.F., Tatem A.J. and Yu H., Global epidemiology of avian influenza A H5N1 virus infection in humans, 1997–2015: a systematic review of individual case data, The Lancet Infectious Diseases. 2016, 16: e108-e118.
Wu P., Jiang H., Tsang K.L., Qin Y., Fang J., Zheng J., Lau E.H.Y., Feng L., Yu H. and Cowling B.J., Comparative epidemiology of four waves of human infections with avian influenza A(H7N9) in mainland China, 2013-2016, Options IX for The Control of Influenza, Chicago. 2016.
Wu P., Peng Z., Lau Y.C., Yang J., Feng L., Jiang H., Yu H. and Cowling B.J., Epidemiology of human infections with seasonal influenza B in mainland China, 2005-2014, Options IX for the Control of Influenza, Chicago, 2016.


Researcher : Yuan Y

List of Research Outputs

Ni M.Y., Li K.L., Pang H.M.H., Chan B.H.Y., Yuan Y., Kawachi I., Schooling C.M. and Leung G.M., Direct participation in and indirect exposure to the Occupy Central movement and depressive symptoms: a longitudinal study of Hong Kong adults, American Journal of Epidemiology. 2016, 184: 636-643.


Researcher : ZHANG J

List of Research Outputs

Cerin E., ZHANG J., Barnett A., Sit C.H.P., Cheung M.M.C., Johnston J.M., Lai P.C. and Lee R.S.Y., Associations of objectively-assessed neighborhood characteristics with older adults’ total physical activity and sedentary time in an ultra-dense urban environment: Findings from the ALECS study, Health & Place. 2016, 42: 1-10.
Zhang J., Sze D., Yung B., Tang P., Chen W., Chan K.H. and Leung P., Distinct expression of interferon-induced protein with tetratricopeptide repeats (IFIT) 1/2/3 and other antiviral genes between subsets of dendritic cells induced by dengue virus 2 infection, Immunology. 2016, 148: 363-376.


Researcher : ZHANG N

List of Research Outputs

ZHANG N., Fielding R., Soong S.I., Chan K.K.L., Lee C., Ng A., Sze W.K., Tsang W.H.J., Lee V.H.F. and Lam W.W.T., Psychometric assessment of the Chinese version of the brief illness perception questionnaire in breast cancer survivors, PLoS One. 2017, 12(3): e0174093.


Researcher : ZHANG Y

List of Research Outputs

Doak S.A., ZHANG Y., Chan K.Y., LEUNG S.M., Wu J.T.K. and Poon L.M.L., Preexisting antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity–activating antibody responses are stable longitudinally and cross-reactive responses are not boosted by recent influenza exposure, Journal of Infectious Diseases. 2016, 214(8): 1159-63.
Fan Y., Mok K.P., Chan M.C.W., Zhang Y., Nal B., Kien F., Bruzzone R. and Sanyal S., Cell cycle independent role of cyclin D3 in host restriction of influenza virus infection, Journal of Biological Chemistry. 2017, 292(12): 5070-88.
Lam T.Y., Zhou B., Wang J., CHAI Y., Shen Y., Chen X., MA C., Hong W., Chen Y., Zhang Y., Duan L., Chen P., Jiang J., Zhang Y., Li L., Poon L.M.L., Webby R.J., Smith D.K., Leung G.M., Peiris J.S.M., Holmes E.C., Guan Y. and Zhu H., Faculty Outstanding Research Output Award 2015-2016, The University of Hong Kong. 2016.
ZHANG Y., Evaluating the validity of using plasma samples from blood donation archive for influenza sero-epidemiology, Options IX for the Control of Influenza, Chicago, 2016.


Researcher : ZHONG Y

List of Research Outputs

ZHONG Y., Jiang C., Cheng K.K., Zhang W., Jin Y.L., Lam T.H., Woo J., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Environment-wide association study to identify factors associated with hematocrit: evidence from the Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, Annals of Epidemiology. 2016, 26(9): 638-42.


Researcher : ZHOU J

List of Research Outputs

ZHOU J., Wu J., Zeng X., Huang G., Zou L., Song Y., GOPINATH D., Zhang X., Kang M., Lin J., Cowling B.J., Lindsley W.G., Ke C., Peiris J.S.M. and Yen H., Isolation of H5N6, H7N9 and H9N2 avian influenza A viruses from air sampled at live poultry markets in China, 2014 and 2015, Euro Surveillance. 2016, 21(35).


Researcher : Zhang J

List of Research Outputs

Cerin E., ZHANG J., Barnett A., Sit C.H.P., Cheung M.M.C., Johnston J.M., Lai P.C. and Lee R.S.Y., Associations of objectively-assessed neighborhood characteristics with older adults’ total physical activity and sedentary time in an ultra-dense urban environment: Findings from the ALECS study, Health & Place. 2016, 42: 1-10.
Zhang J., Sze D., Yung B., Tang P., Chen W., Chan K.H. and Leung P., Distinct expression of interferon-induced protein with tetratricopeptide repeats (IFIT) 1/2/3 and other antiviral genes between subsets of dendritic cells induced by dengue virus 2 infection, Immunology. 2016, 148: 363-376.


Researcher : Zhang Q

List of Research Outputs

YANG Z., Zhang Q., Chiu W.H., Cowling B.J. and Lau E.H.Y., Empirical estimation of the incubation period for hand-foot-and-mouth disease from school outbreaks, International Meeting on Emerging Diseases and Surveillance conference, Vienna, 2016. 53 (Supplement): 134.
YANG Z., Zhang Q., Chiu W.H., Cowling B.J. and Lau E.H.Y., Estimating the incubation period of hand, foot and mouth disease, Research Postgraduate Symposium, Hong Kong, 2016.
YANG Z., Zhang Q., Chiu W.H., Cowling B.J. and Lau E.H.Y., Transmission of Hand-foot-and-mouth Disease in Schools and Households, Croucher Summer Course Poster Session, Hong Kong, July 22, 2016.
YANG Z., Zhang Q., Chiu W.H., Cowling B.J. and Lau E.H.Y., Transmission of Hand-foot-and-mouth Disease in Schools in Hong Kong, Annual Conference on Disaster Preparedness and Response, Hong Kong, October 8, 2016.
Zhang Q., Wong O.L., Kwok K.O., Ip D.K.M., Cowling B.J. and Lau E.H.Y., Personal preventive measures for patients with different symptoms of influenza-like illness, Transmission of Respiratory Viruses: from basic science to evidence based options for control. Hong Kong, School of Public Health, 2017.
Zhang Q., Wong O.L., Kwok K.O., Ip D.K.M., Cowling B.J. and Lau E.H.Y., Symptom-specific health-seeking behavior pattern in Hong Kong, Annual Conference on Disaster Preparedness and Response. Hong Kong, HKCCM, 2016.
Zhang Q., Cowling B.J. and Lau E.H.Y., Using health-seeking pattern to estimate disease burden from sentinel surveillance, Croucher Summer Course. Hong Kong, School of Public Health, 2016.


Researcher : Zhang S

List of Research Outputs

Lau E.H.Y., Zhang S., Leung C.Y.H., Cowling B.J., Wu J.T.K. and Peiris J.S.M., Identifying key transmission route of avian influenza among chickens in live poultry markets (Oral presentation), 2016 International Society for Disease Surveillance Conference, Atlanta, USA, 6–8 December 2016.


Researcher : Zhang W

List of Research Outputs

Xu L., Lam T.H., Jiang C., Zhang W., Jin Y.L., Zhu T., Lam H.K.B., Schooling C.M., Adab P., Thomas G.N. and Cheng K.K., Changes in adiposity in an older Chinese population in rapid economic transition, Obesity. 2016, 24(10): 2217-23.
Xu L., Jiang C., Schooling C.M., Zhang W., Cheng K.K. and Lam T.H., Liver enzymes as mediators of association between obesity and diabetes: the Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, Annals of Epidemiology. 2017, 27(3): 204-7.
Xu L., Jiang C., Lam T.H., Zhang W., Zhu F., Jin Y.L., Thomas G.N., Cheng K.K. and Schooling C.M., Mendelian randomization estimates of alanine aminotransferase with cardiovascular disease: Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, Human Molecular Genetics. 2017, 26(2): 430-7.
Xu S.J., Jiang C., Zhang W., Cheng K.K., Schooling C.M., Xu L., Liu B., Jin Y.L., Lam H.K.B. and Lam T.H., Alcohol sensitivity, alcohol use and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein in older Chinese men: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, Alcohol. 2016, 57: 41-8.
ZHONG Y., Jiang C., Cheng K.K., Zhang W., Jin Y.L., Lam T.H., Woo J., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Environment-wide association study to identify factors associated with hematocrit: evidence from the Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, Annals of Epidemiology. 2016, 26(9): 638-42.


Researcher : Zhang Y

List of Research Outputs

Doak S.A., ZHANG Y., Chan K.Y., LEUNG S.M., Wu J.T.K. and Poon L.M.L., Preexisting antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity–activating antibody responses are stable longitudinally and cross-reactive responses are not boosted by recent influenza exposure, Journal of Infectious Diseases. 2016, 214(8): 1159-63.
Fan Y., Mok K.P., Chan M.C.W., Zhang Y., Nal B., Kien F., Bruzzone R. and Sanyal S., Cell cycle independent role of cyclin D3 in host restriction of influenza virus infection, Journal of Biological Chemistry. 2017, 292(12): 5070-88.
Lam T.Y., Zhou B., Wang J., CHAI Y., Shen Y., Chen X., MA C., Hong W., Chen Y., Zhang Y., Duan L., Chen P., Jiang J., Zhang Y., Li L., Poon L.M.L., Webby R.J., Smith D.K., Leung G.M., Peiris J.S.M., Holmes E.C., Guan Y. and Zhu H., Faculty Outstanding Research Output Award 2015-2016, The University of Hong Kong. 2016.
ZHANG Y., Evaluating the validity of using plasma samples from blood donation archive for influenza sero-epidemiology, Options IX for the Control of Influenza, Chicago, 2016.


Researcher : Zhao J

List of Research Outputs

Zhao J. and Schooling C.M., Endogenous androgen exposures and ischemic heart disease, a separate sample Mendelian randomization study, International Journal of Cardiology. 2016, 222: 940-945.
Zhao J. and Schooling C.M., Homocysteine-reducing B vitamins and ischemic heart disease: a separate-sample Mendelian randomization analysis. , Eur J Clin Nutr. 2017, 71: 267-273.
Zhao J., Xu L., Lin S.C. and Schooling C.M., Spironolactone and glucose metabolism, a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials, Journal of the American Society of Hypertension. 2016, 10: 671-682.


Researcher : Zhou Q

List of Research Outputs

Chu T.W.J., Chan S.S.C., Stewart S.M., Zhou Q., Leung C.S.C., Wan N.T.A. and Lam T.H., Exploring community stakeholders? Perceptions of the enhancing family well-being project in Hong Kong: A qualitative study, Frontiers in Public Health. 2017, 5: 106.
Zhou Q., Stewart S.M., Wan N.T.A., Leung C.S.C., Lai Y.K.A., Lam T.H. and Chan S.S.C., Development and evaluation of a train-the-trainer workshop for Hong Kong community social service agency staff, Frontiers in Public Health. 2017, 5: Article 15.


Researcher : Zhu H

Project Title:Molecular basis for the infectivity and transmissibility of the human isolated A(H7N9) influenza virus in a ferret model
Investigator(s):Zhu H, Guan Y
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:12/2014


Project Title:Research Output Prize (Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine)
Investigator(s):Zhu H
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Research Output Prize (in Faculty)
Start Date:12/2014


Project Title:Molecular determinants for the interspecies transmission of an avian H6N1 virus that caused the human infection in Taiwan
Investigator(s):Zhu H, Guan Y
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:03/2015


Project Title:Continuous evolution of H10N8 influenza viruses in chickens and molecular determinants for their infectivity in mammals
Investigator(s):Zhu H, Guan Y, Lam TY
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:10/2015


Project Title:Outstanding Young Researcher Award 2015-16
Investigator(s):Zhu H
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Outstanding Young Researcher Award
Start Date:11/2016


List of Research Outputs

Cheung Y.M., Lam T.Y., Zhu H. and Guan Y., Evolution and spatial dissemination of the highly pathogenic Asian H5 avian influenza viruses, 21st International BioInformatics Workshop on Virus Evolution and Molecular Epidemiology. 2017.
Duong V., Mey C., Eloit M., Zhu H., Danet L., Huang Z., Zou G., Tarantola A., Cheval J., Perot P., Laurent D., Richner B., Ky S., Heng S., Touch S., Sovann L., van Doorn R., Tan Tran T., Farrar J.J., Wentworth D.E., Das S.R., Stockwell T.B., Manuguerra J.C., Delpeyroux F., Guan Y., Altmeyer R. and Buchy P., Molecular epidemiology of human enterovirus 71 at the origin of an epidemic of fatal hand, foot and mouth disease cases in Cambodia, Emerging Microbes & Infections. 2016, 5: e104.
Hui P.Y., Chan L.Y., Kuok I.T., Mok K.P., Yang Z.F., Li R.F., Luk G.S., Lee E.F., Lai J.C.C., Yen H., Zhu H., Guan Y., Nicholls J.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Chan M.C.W., Tropism and innate host responses of influenza A/H5N6 virus: an analysis of ex vivo and in vitro cultures of the human respiratory tract, European Respiratory Journal. 2017, 49: 1601710.
Lam T.Y., Zhou B., Wang J., CHAI Y., Shen Y., Chen X., MA C., Hong W., Chen Y., Zhang Y., Duan L., Chen P., Jiang J., Zhang Y., Li L., Poon L.M.L., Webby R.J., Smith D.K., Leung G.M., Peiris J.S.M., Holmes E.C., Guan Y. and Zhu H., Faculty Outstanding Research Output Award 2015-2016, The University of Hong Kong. 2016.
Lam T.Y., Zhu H., Guan Y. and Holmes E.C., Genomic analysis of the emergence, evolution, and spread of human respiratory RNA viruses, Annual Review of Genomics and Human Genetics. 2016, 17: 193-218.
Li L., Zhu H. and Guan Y., Best Poster Presentation Award (as the supervisor and co-corresponding author), 21st International Bioinformatics Workshop on Virus Evolution and Molecular Epidemiology (VEME), Seoul, Republic of Korea. 2016.
Liu Y., Lam T.Y., Zhu H. and Guan Y., Application of large-scale sequencing and data analysis to research on emerging infectious diseases., Virus Evol.. 2017, 3(Suppl 1): pii: vew036.023.
Truelove S., Zhu H., Lessler J., Riley S., Read J.M., Wang S., Kwok K.O., Guan Y., Jiang C.Q. and Cummings D.A., A comparison of hemagglutination inhibition and neutralization assays for characterizing immunity to seasonal influenza A, Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses. 2016, 10(6): 518-24.
YU G., Smith D.K., Zhu H., Guan Y. and Lam T.Y., ggtree: an R package for visualization and annotation of phylogenetic trees with their covariates and other associated data. , Methods Ecol Evol. . 2017, 8: 28-36.
Zhu H., Avian Influenza in China: Surveillance updates and disease status., The 8th Regional Animal Health Laboratory Technical Advisory Group (LAB-TAG) Meeting. . 2016.
Zhu H., Ecology and evolution of Influenza A virus., 1st Annual Meeting for the National Key Plan for Scientific Research and Development of China.. 2016.
Zhu H., Ecology, evolution and transmission of influenza A viruses in China, Theme-based Research Scheme Science Advisory Board (SAB) Meeting.. 2017.
Zhu H., Emergence, transmission and evolution of the MERS Coronavirus., 1st Annual Meeting for the National Key Plan for Scientific Research and Development of China.. 2016.
Zhu H., Outstanding Young Researcher Award 2015-2016, The University of Hong Kong. 2017.
Zhu H., Research on Emerging Infectious Diseases., Peacock Program Report.. 2016.
Zhu H., The ferret infection and transmission models., Group discussion workshop on Applying the ferret model for influenza risk assessment: current methods and the way forward. 2017.
Zhu H., Transmission and evolution of the A(H7N9) influenza viruses in China., Transmission of respiratory viruses: from basic science to evidence based options for control (Transmission Conference 2017). 2017.
Zhu H., Transmission, evolution and risk assessment of influenza viruses at the human-animal interface. , Theme-based Research Scheme Report.. 2016.
Zhu H., Updates of the A(H7N9) influenza viruses in China., Food and Agriculture Organization of the United nations (FAO) Technical Meeting: Evaluation of influenza risk models – integrated prediction of emergence of avian influenza virus ‘species jumps’ to humans. . 2017.


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