MAR 2026 ISSUE 57

Research Grants Awards

Local and International
Funding Bodies
Principal Investigator Project Name
RGC General Research Fund (GRF) Professor Celine
Chui Sze-ling
External validation of machine-learning driven risk prediction model for 10-year risk of cardiovascular diseases: a multi-database study
RGC General Research Fund (GRF) Professor Polly
Li Wai-chi
A frailty-specific prehabilitation program for mild to moderately frail patients undergoing cardiac surgeries: A randomized sham-controlled trial
NICHE research grant Professor
Yi-nam Suen
Development and pilot evaluation of a culturally adapted snacktivity intervention for cognitive and self-care enhancement in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): A mixed-methods study
Hong Kong Council on Smoking and Health Professor Derek
Cheung Yee-tak
Evaluation study on Smoke-free Elite Teens Programme 2025-2026
Hong Kong Council on Smoking and Health Professor Kelvin
Wang Man-ping
Research study, recruitment and follow-up services of Community-based Smoke-free Publicity Campaign in FY2025-2026 (QTW2025)
Hong Kong Council on Smoking and Health Professor Kelvin
Wang Man-ping
Tobacco Control Policy-related Survey 2025-2026
Knowledge Exchange (KE) Funding Exercise Professor Derek
Cheung Yee-tak
Smoking radar: Integrating mobile health (mHealth) profiling and artificial intelligence (AI)-driven personalized smoking cessation interventions into District Health Centres (DHC) service model
Knowledge Exchange (KE) Funding Exercise Professor Mandy
Ho-man
Keep diabetes away: A smartphone-based diabetes prevention programme for obese adults with prediabetes
Knowledge Exchange (KE) Funding Exercise Professor Jojo
Kwok Yan-yan
Mind-body connect: A value-based online platform with AI chatbot for neurodegenerative care in Hong Kong
Seed Fund for Collaborative Research Professor Kelvin
Wang Man-ping
Artificial intelligence-assisted services for youth who use tobacco or alcohol
Gallant Ho Experiential Learning Fund Dr Joanna
Ko Hiu-ki
Experiential learning for enhancing empathy and knowledge towards patients with swallowing difficulty (Dysphagia) among undergraduate nursing students
Teaching Development Grants (TDG) Dr John
Fung Tai-chun
Cultivating global minds in the AI age: Integrating GenAI patient simulation for undergraduate students
Teaching Development and Language Enhancement Grant (TDLEG) Dr Polly
Chan Siu-ling
Enhancing interdisciplinary and intercultural learning through Hybrid AI with Generative Intelligence for Transformative Inter-institutional Collaborative Education (HAIGI-TICE)
Teaching Development and Language Enhancement Grant (TDLEG) Dr John
Fung Tai-chun
Transforming healthcare and professional education through GenAI-driven simulation and transdisciplinary innovation
Teaching Development and Language Enhancement Grant (TDLEG) Dr Cecilia
Kong Hoi-mei
Development and evaluation of an augmented reality and generative AI-integrated simulation platform for enhancing interprofessional competency in dysphagia management among nursing and speech therapy students