Our staff recently received 10 research grants with a total amount of around HK$42 million.
Funding Source
Capacity (PI* / Co-PI* / Co-I)
Project Title
General Research Fund (GRF)
Prof. Wai Tong CHIEN* Prof. Connie CHONG
Evaluating the effects of a Peer-facilitated, Acceptance-based Self-learning for Illness Management (PASIM) program for adults with recent-onset psychosis: A randomised controlled trial
General Research Fund (GRF)
Prof. Ho Yu CHENG* Dr. Kai Chow CHOI
Stroke sedentary behaviour Reduction through Identity-based and Temporal-oriented approach (STRIVE): A randomised controlled trial
General Research Fund (GRF)
Prof. Jojo WONG* Dr. Kai Chow CHOI
Effects of a nostalgia intervention on alleviating loneliness amongst community-dwelling older adults: A cluster-randomised waitlist-controlled trial
General Research Fund (GRF)
Prof. Sarah XIAO*
‘Alone in Loneliness’: An integrated approach to understanding loneliness among older adults living alone in the community
Strategic Topics Grant
Prof. Jojo WONG*
Embracing artificial intelligence-assisted upper and lower urinary tract assessment in primary care and nurse clinic settings
CUHK Strategic Seed Funding for Collaborative Research Scheme
Prof. Connie CHONG* Prof. Wai Tong CHIEN
Building an AI-powered Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) ecosystem: Training practitioners and supporting parent caregivers of children with special needs
CUHK Strategic Seed Funding for Collaborative Research Scheme
Prof. Jojo WONG
Framework integrating AI informatics, real-world drug utilization data and patient-reported outcomes to assess clinical significance of herb-drug interactions
NENPU Fund for Evidence-Based Practice Improvement Collaborative Projects
Prof. Ho Yu CHENG*
VR-AI enhanced anger management for patients with severe mental Illness: A pilot randomized controlled trial
NENPU Fund for Evidence-Based Practice Improvement Collaborative Projects
Prof. Sarah XIAO* Prof. Helen CHAN Dr. Cheryl YEUNG Dr. Kai Chow CHOI
Telehealth-supported discharge programme on health outcomes among frail older adults: A pilot randomized controlled trial
Equal Opportunities Commission - Funding Programme of Research Projects on Equal Opportunities
Dr. Tika RANA* Prof. Dorothy CHAN*
Exploring the experiences and perceptions of older adults from South Asian ethnic minorities regarding the use of colorectal cancer screening services in Hong Kong
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
BOC Life 9th Golden Age Expo & Summit (GAES) @HKCEC (31.7-2.8. 2025)
Feature video with ORKTS
BOC Life 9th Golden Age Expo & Summit (GAES) @HKCEC (31.7-2.8. 2025)
Feature video with ORKTS
In Good Hands: Toward a Meaningful Ageing Journey
Prof. Suzanne LO and her team actively work on Hayley Hand Care, a pioneering social enterprise dedicated to providing personalised post-stroke hand care and self-management support services. The company uniquely recruits golden-aged women as trained service providers, fostering meaningful employment opportunities while promoting social inclusion and healthy ageing. Recently, the team participated in the BOC Life 10th Golden Age Expo and Summit (GAES) at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre. Through an engaging booth showcase, they connected with new stakeholders and effectively pitched their hand care services, raising awareness about post-stroke hand recovery. The team was also recently featured in an exclusive interview by the Office of Research and Knowledge Transfer Services (ORKTS) at CUHK, capturing heartfelt stories from both team members and service users. Click here to watch it now (Cantonese only)!
Dr. Joanna YEUNG was awarded the Fellow of Advance HE, recognising her professional excellence and dedication to higher education in nursing in line with the UK Professional Standards Framework.
Prof. Dorothy CHAN received the International Society of Behavioral Medicine Outstanding New Investigator Award for her exceptional research on early prevention and detection of cancer among disadvantaged populations.
Dr. Chaney ZHAO was selected as a mentee in the Association for Contextual Behavioural Science Early Career Mentorship Programme 2025 and subsequently received the ACBS Early Career Research Paper Award for her outstanding abstract on an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy-based programme for breast cancer patients.
RESEARCH CENTRES
COCHRANE HONG KONG
The 2nd Cochrane Hong Kong Symposium is an integral part of the 8th Pan-Pacific Nursing Conference on 26 March 2026. The symposium will feature three distinguished guest speakers: Dr. Karla SOARES-WEISER, Acting Chief Executive Officer of Cochrane, will deliver the keynote address. Prof. Yaolong CHEN, Dean of the Institute of Health Data Science at Lanzhou University, along with Prof. Qin LIU from the School of Public Health at Chongqing Medical University, will serve as plenary speakers. They will focus on effectively transforming evidence into impactful practice, sharing innovative insights on interdisciplinary international collaboration, and exploring new frontiers in evidence-based healthcare.
The Cochrane Patient and Public Network is a global community of over 2,500 people from 100+ countries, including patients, carers, and health service users. Involving patients and the public in research ensures evidence is relevant, accessible, and truly impactful for making informed health decisions. Patient and public involvement means research is done ‘with’ or ‘by’ the public, not just simply ‘to’ or ‘about’ them. Cochrane Hong Kong ambassadors actively support this mission.
Are you interested in contributing your experience to healthcare research? Join the Network to explore opportunities to get involved and make a difference!
Since mid-June 2025, Cochrane Hong Kong has released 7 simplified Chinese translations of Cochrane Review abstracts and plain language summaries, as well as 5 traditional Chinese translations of plain language summaries. These translations are available on the websites of Cochrane Hong Kong, Cochrane China Network, and Cochrane Library. These translations cover a broad range of healthcare topics, mainly including precision nutrition management for childhood obesity, interventions to improve treatment adherence in paediatric amblyopia and adult glaucoma, anxiety disorder detection, and sleep apnea diagnosis.
ASIA-PACIFIC GENOMIC AND GENETIC NURSING CENTRE
The project titled ‘Development and psychometric evaluation of a Nursing Genetic/Genomic Literacy Scale’ consists of three phases. Phase one aims to generate an item pool. It will be constructed by a literature review to identify relevant articles and guidelines, along with a descriptive qualitative study to gather insights from relevant stakeholders regarding genetic and genomic literacy in nursing. In phase two, the preliminary evaluation of the items will be carried out through expert reviews and a pilot test. Finally, in phase three, a cross-sectional study will be conducted to evaluate the scale’s psychometric properties, ensuring its reliability and validity.
To enhance the genetic knowledge of our postgraduate students, a practical training session in essential techniques will be offered to current PhD students starting this September. This hands-on training will cover the core procedures of molecular genetic testing, including the use of micropipette, polymerase chain reaction (PCR) setup, gel electrophoresis, and laboratory result analysis. Each student will receive around one week of focused training. Through this experience, students will gain a solid understanding of how genetic variations and mutations can be identified via a PCR experiment, which serves to provide valuable insights for diagnosing specific genetic disorders.
On 25 June, Prof. Sek Ying CHAIR, Prof. Mary WAYE, and Dr. Cecilia CHAN conducted a workshop for Targeted Taught Postgraduate Fellowship Scheme (TPgFS) awardees of our Master of Nursing (MNurs) programme. Acknowledging the growing importance of genetics in evidence-based healthcare and research, the workshop explored international advancements in genetic science, its role in contemporary medical practice, and the evolving role of nurses in this field, particularly within the healthcare landscape of Hong Kong. After the workshop, MNurs students participated in a guided tour to the Croucher Laboratory for Human Genomics, where they were introduced to state-of-the-art genetic analysis equipment as well as cutting-edge genetic knowledge and techniques related to nursing. The session concluded with a fruitful discussion among all participants.
ACADEMIC EXCHANGE
MEDIA INTERVIEWS
Discover how our research teams are making a real difference—watch recent featured interviews showcasing their impactful work in empowering target groups through tailored services!
20 JUL
NOW TV's "NOW Report"
20 JUL
NOW TV's "NOW Report"
Pai.ACT™ is a pioneering mental health app developed by Prof. Connie CHONG and her team, harnessing Artificial Intelligence (AI) to deliver Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). It can be used to screen for psychological inflexibility, identify at-risk users, then refer and connect them to personalised ACT sessions.
Watch the clip (Cantonese only) now – you can see how this AI x ACT innovation enhances precision and accessibility in mental health care.
11 AUG
RTHK’s “Hong Kong United”
11 AUG
RTHK’s “Hong Kong United”
Hayley Hand Care is a first-of-its-kind social enterprise dedicated to offering tailored post-stroke hand care and self-management support services. Founded by Prof. Suzanne LO and her team, it empowers golden-aged women by training them as service providers via the “Caring Hand Spa” service programme, fostering self-employment and community engagement.
Watch the clip (9:53) (Cantonese only) now – you can find out how their innovative services empower stroke survivors with hand spasticity to regain confidence and self-efficacy.
@ The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
