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: .
2002-2003
- Dr. Fanny KO, Prince of Wales Hospital
Prevalence of respiratory symptoms, common respiratory diseases, atopy and bronchial hyperresponsiveness in elderly Chinese living in Hong Kong - Dr. HO Sheng Sheng, Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital
A prospective study of the epidemiology and the efficacy of initial empirical antibiotic treatment of community-acquired pneumonia in Hong Kong - Dr. Clara OOI, Queen Mary Hospital
Bronchial wall thickening in bronchiectasis: utility of qualitative CT in clinico-functional correlation - Dr. James HO, Queen Mary Hospital
A study of the role of anitoxidants and oxidative load in obstructive sleep apnoea - Dr. LEUNG Ting Fun, Prince of Wales Hospital
The clinical utility of exhaled nitric oxide in diagnosing asthma in children
