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: .
2005-2006
- Dr J Mak , Queen Mary Hospital
An experimental model for studying passive cigarette smoking: Effects on the pathogenesis of smoke-associated lung disease. - Professor Moira Chan. Queen Mary Hospital
Study of clinical features, natural history and outcome of human avian influenza (H5N1) infection in an epidemic. - Dr Fanny Ko, Prince of Wales Hospital
To study the effect of early pulmonary rehabilitation on exacerbations, hospitalization rates and quality of life in patients admitted to hospital with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
