ENGINEERING FACULTY
| Researcher : Wang M |
| Project Title: | Structure and properties of bone-like apatite formed on various biomaterials |
| Investigator(s): | Wang M |
| Department: | Engineering Faculty |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Seed Funding for New Staff |
| Start Date: | 10/2003 |
| Completion Date: | 09/2005 |
| Abstract: |
| To induce the formation of bone-like apatite on metals and growing apatite on bioactive materials in vitro; to investigate main influencing factors for apatite formation; to study the structure and properties of apatite formed in vitro. |
| Project Title: | An investigation into producing bioactive composite scaffolds using the selective laser sintering technique |
| Investigator(s): | Wang M, Cheung WL |
| Department: | Engineering Faculty |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research |
| Start Date: | 01/2005 |
| Completion Date: | 06/2006 |
| Abstract: |
| To investigate the feasibility of producing tricalcium phosphate (TCP) reinforced polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) composite scaffolds for bone tissue engineering; to characterise the TE scaffolds procduced through structural analysis and mechanical testing; to study the bioactivity and biodegradation behaviour of composite scaffolds. |
| Project Title: | Bioactive and biodegradable composites for bone tissue repair |
| Investigator(s): | Wang M |
| Department: | Engineering Faculty |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Merit Award for RGC CERG Funded Projects |
| Start Date: | 12/2005 |
| Abstract: |
| N/A |
| Project Title: | Bioactive and biodegradable composites for bone tissue repair |
| Investigator(s): | Wang M, Lu WW |
| Department: | Mechanical Engg |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Competitive Earmarked Research Grants (CERG) |
| Start Date: | 12/2005 |
| Abstract: |
| The objectives of this project are: 1) to fabricate and develop bioceramic/PHBV composites; 2) to study the composites through structural, mechanical and biological analyses; 3) to investigate the bioactivity and biodegradation behaviour of the composites. |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Researcher : Wu EX |
| Project Title: | Magnetic resonance imaging for biomedical research |
| Investigator(s): | Wu EX |
| Department: | Engineering Faculty |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Seed Funding for New Staff |
| Start Date: | 02/2004 |
| Abstract: |
| To develop and acquire the basic and necessary software and hardware required for the MRI research at HKU. |
| Project Title: | Manganese-enhanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Rodent Brain Function and Pathology |
| Investigator(s): | Wu EX |
| Department: | Engineering Faculty |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Small Project Funding |
| Start Date: | 10/2005 |
| Abstract: |
| Manganese ions (Mn++) have been recently discovered as a Ca++ analog in neuronal transport that tracks various active neuronal pathways and cortical projections. The primary objective of this project is to explore and develop in vivo Mn-enhanced MRI (MEMRI) technology that is suitable for interrogation of rodent brain functions in normal and pathological states. The specific aims are to (1) establish an optimal high-resolution MEMRI protocol to detect neural activity in various regions of normal rodent brain; (2) define and characterize altered patterns of MEMRI enhancement associated with neonatal hypoxia ischemia in mouse model and glaucoma in rat model. |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Ng M.C., Hu Y., Wu E.X., Yang E.S. and Luk K.D.K., Diffusion Tensor-Based Fiber Tracking in Cervical Spinal Cord with a 3T MRI., IEEE Southwest Symposium on Image Analysis and Interpretation; 2006. Denver, Colorado, USA,, 76 - 80. |