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: .
2004-2005
- Dr PL Ho, University of Hong Kong
Development and validation of a simple test for identification of MexAB-OprM efflux over-expression in Pseudomonas aeruginosa. - Dr PC Wong. Grantham Hospital
Evaluation of the implementation of the Hong Kong Thoracic Society version of the GOLD guidelines for the management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in Hong Kong. - Professor Moira Chan, Queen Mary Hospital
Risk factors for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in Hong Kong, its early detection and prevention. - Dr James Ho, Queen Mary Hospital
Oxidative stress and acute exacerbation of asthma. - Dr Fanny Ko, Queen Mary Hospital
Prevalence of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in elderly Chinese living in Hong Kong: a community-based study with lung function assessment.
