The Hong Kong Lung Foundation was established in 1996 to nurture advancement in clinical practice in the field of lung diseases in Hong Kong Special Administration Region. As from January 2001, the foundation shall award research grants, on an annual basis, to fund research projects being performed in the HKSAR. This aims to enhance the research culture and standards of local clinicians and health-care professionals in the field of respiratory medicine and related disciplines.
Please refer to the Hong Kong Lung Foundation Research grant regulations, which must be strictly adhered to. The completed application form and other required documents must be returned to the Honorary Secretary of Hong Kong Lung Foundation (Dr Thomas Mok, Kowloon Hospital, 147A Argyle Street, Kowloon, Hong Kong) by 30th November of each year. Email submission is also acceptable and should be sent to: .
2001-2002
- Dr. LAM Bing, Queen Mary Hospital
Factors predisposing patients with COPD to inflection by fluoroquinolone-resistant Streptococcus pneummoniae. - Dr. Thomas MOK, Kowloon Hospital
Effects of long term oxygen therapy on survival and evaluation of predictors for the latter for patients suffering from obstructive pulmonary disease in Hong Kong. - Dr. YU Wai Cho, Princess Margaret Hospital
Genetic and dietary factors in the pathogenesis of chronic obstructive lung disease. - Dr. NG Kwok Keung, Kwong Wah Hospital
A prospective cohort study of 24-hr ambulatory blood pressure measurement in snoring children.
