Congratulations to Dr. Ann K.Y. LEUNG

Dr. LEUNG is awarded the Early Career Teaching Award 2024 in recognition of her outstanding performance in teaching and learning during the formative years of her career in higher education.

Congratulations to Professor Aviva Shing Fung Chow and the team won the Silver Medals at the 49th International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva

Silver Medal

Inhale the Future: Embracing the Next Generation of Inhalable Nanomedicine Technologies

This invention merges the realms of nanotechnology and inhalation sciences, foreshadowing a new era of medical advancements. With a focus on addressing unmet medical needs in respiratory and neurological diseases, this innovation restructures the production of inhalable nanomedicines. By synergistically incorporating nanoparticle engineering and spray drying, it enables efficient and optimal drug delivery to the deep lungs or brain by inhalation, presenting a new therapeutic direction for respiratory and neurological diseases. This technology platform offers hope for countless individuals seeking effective treatment options that have long eluded them, and marks a paradigm shift in the medical landscape towards a future of precision and efficacy in combating these diseases

The technology was developed by Professor Shing Fung Chow, Mr. Ho Wan Chan and Mr. Hok Wai Lee from the Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy of The University of Hong Kong and Advanced Biomedical Instrumentation Centre

Silver Medal

A Thermal Activation-based Particle Engineering Technology for Discovery of New Drug Cocrystals as Inhaled Therapy

One of the biggest challenges in drug cocrystal development is the ineffective screening due to false negative results in prediction computational and experimental approaches. This invention integrates the precise process of controlled thermally activated cocrystallization with the versatile particle engineering via spray drying, resulting in a method that reformulates problematic drugs into inhalable dosage forms. By applying the optimal temperature to overcome high activation energy based on the glass transition behaviours, there formulation platform holds promise to discover inhalable cocrystal powders inaccessible by traditional methods, accelerating new drug development. This approach provides a superior treatment option for respiratory diseases, ultimately enhancing patient outcomes.

The invention was developed by Professor Shing-Fung Chow, Dr Kam-Hung Low and Dr. Si Nga Wong from the Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy of The University of Hong Kong

https://www.hku.hk/press/press-releases/detail/27236.html

Congratulations to Professor Weiping Wang and the team won the Silver and Gold Medals at the 49th International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva

Gold Medal

A Photo-responsive Protein Delivery System based on a Modified PAMAM Polymer

This technology based on a nanoscale system achieved light controlled protein delivery through modifying photocleavable groups onto dendrimers, poly(amidoamine) (PAMAM). The innovation demonstrates photo-enhanced intracellular protein delivery without protein function compromising by a special charge-reversal mechanism. This technology provides an effective method for protein-based disease treatment.

This project was finished by Professor Wang Weiping, Dr. Zhou Yang, and Dr. Li Yafei from the Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy of The University of Hong Kong

Gold Medal

Cinnamaldehyde Polymeric Prodrug for the Treatment of Inflammatory Diseases

The invention of a reactive oxygen species-responsive cinnamaldehyde-based polymeric prodrug provides a new, safe, and effective treatment option for various inflammatory diseases. This system forms nanoparticles that selectively deliver therapeutic agents to inflamed sites, by utilizing cinnamaldehyde, a common food additive, as an anti-inflammatory agent, offering a solution for the treatment of inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis. The cinnamaldehyde-based polymeric prodrug can self-assemble into nano particles and effectively accumulate at inflamed joints, which can release cinnamaldehyde in response to the oxidative stress. This reduces the overproduction of inflammatory factors, slowing the progression of rheumatoid arthritis. This system shows outstanding drug stability, tissue selectivity, and controlled drug release upon activation by oxidative stress. Notably, it has demonstrated greater therapeutic efficacy than traditional clinical drugs. This steps forward in targeted drug delivery presenting a transformative approach to treating inflammatory diseases.

The invention was developed by Professor Weiping Wang and Dr Yaming Zhang from the Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy of The University of Hong Kong

Silver Medal

A Photoactivatable Prodrug Nanosystem for the Treatment of Age-related Macular Degeneration

The design of the photoactivatable prodrug nanosystem for the treatment of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is an approach that involves intravenous administration followed by light irradiation. This innovative technique can lead to the release of an anti-angiogenic agent within the eye, accompanied by the selective occlusion of neo-vessels through photodynamic therapy. By effectively combining anti-angiogenic and photodynamic therapies, the nanosystem offers a comprehensive solution for AMD. Remarkably, a single intravenous injection of the nanosystem, combined with red-light irradiation targeted at the diseased mouse eye, demonstrates desirable therapeutic efficacy without any discernible side effects. Comprising a dimeric prodrug, an FDA-approved photosensitiser, and lipid-polymer matrix for stability, this nanosystem represents a fusion of therapeutic agents and makes it desirable for the future treatment of AMD.

The project was innovated by the research team of Professor Weiping Wang from the Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy of The University of Hong Kong

https://www.hku.hk/press/press-releases/detail/27236.html

Congratulations to Professor Ian C.K. WONG

Professor Ian C.K. WONG has been named a Highly Cited Researcher in 2024 by Clarivate Analytics. This accolade honors the world's leading researchers who have demonstrated significant influence through the publication of multiple papers that rank in the top 1% by citations over the past decade.

Details: HKU Press Release

Congratulations to our student Ms. Chan Hoi Ki

Congratulations to our student Ms. Chan Hoi Ki, Doris for winning the honor of being one of the Top Ten Outstanding Tertiary Students in HKSAR at the awards ceremony held on October 26, 2024, by the Hong Kong Youth & Tertiary Students Association (HKYTSA).

Details:
https://www.facebook.com/share/mj9G6Fdt2opwi4Xc/

Interview with the winners:
https://bit.ly/3YQZFEG

Congratulations to Mr. Howard Chan

Mr. Howard Chan, PhD Student under the supervision of Professor Aviva S.F. CHOW, was awarded Career Development Award for 2024 from Drug Delivery to Lungs (DDL) Conference.

Congratulations to Professor Aviva S.F. CHOW

On behalf of the Head of Department, we would like to extend our congratulations to Professor Aviva S.F. CHOW for promoting from Assistant Professor to Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy with effect from 1 May 2024.

Best wishes to Aviva for continued success in his new role.

Congratulations to Mr. Yichi Zhang

Mr. Yichi Zhang, PhD Student under the supervision of Professor W.P. WANG, was awarded the HKU Research Postgraduate Student Innovation Award 2023/24.

Link: https://intraweb.hku.hk/reserved_1/gradsch/awardee_list/Inno-awardee_list_February-2024.pdf

Congratulations to Mr. Howard Chan

Mr. Howard Chan, PhD Student under the supervision of Professor Aviva S.F. CHOW, was awarded Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fellowships for Postgraduate Research Students 2023/24.

Congratulations to Ms Liu Yuwei

Ms Liu Yuwei, PhD Student under the supervision of Dr Wang Weiping, was awarded the Oral Presentation Winner (First Prize) in 28th Research Postgraduate Symposium 2023.

Congratulations to Dr Ignatius Ip

On behalf of the Acting Head of the Department, we would like to extend our congratulations to Dr Ignatius Ip for promoting from Assistant Lecturer to Lecturer in the Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy with effect from Oct 1, 2023.

We wish Ignatius all the best in his work.

Congratulations to Dr Wang Weiping

On behalf of the Head of Department, we would like to extend our congratulations to Dr Wang Weiping for promoting from Assistant Professor to Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy with effect from Sept 1, 2023.

We wish Weiping all the best in his work.

Congratulations to Dr Aviva Chow’s research team - International Invention Innovation Competition in Canada (iCAN2023)

Congratulations to Dr Aviva Chow’s research team for receiving several awards for their two inventions in the recent International Invention Innovation Competition in Canada (iCAN2023):

“Novel Dexamethasone Cocrystal”– by Shing Fung Chow, Kam-Hung Low, Si Nga Wong

TOP 20 BEST INVENTION AWARDS - Overall Selection of the Top 20 Best Inventions in iCAN 2023 and CANADIAN SPECIAL AWARD - Innovation Initiative Co-operative Inc. “The Inventors Circle”

“An Integrated Continuous Manufacturing Platform for Fabricating Inhalable Nanoagglomerate Dry Powder as Next-Generation Respiratory Therapeutics”– by Shing Fung Chow, Ho Wan Chan, Hok Wai Lee

JURY’S CHOICE AWARDS - Selected by the Jury Committee of iCAN 2023 and CANADIAN SPECIAL AWARD - Toronto International Society of Innovation & Advanced Skills (TISIAS)

Webpage: https://www.tisias.org/ican-2023.html

Congratulations to Ms Liu Yuwei

Ms Liu Yuwei, PhD Student under the supervision of Dr Wang Weiping was awarded the ACS Publications 3MT Poster Presentation Prize 2023.

Congratulations to Ms Charing C. Y. Chow

Congratulations to Ms Charing C. Y. Chow for her promotion from Senior Executive Assistant to Executive Officer with effect from 1 Jul 2023.

Congratulations to Mr Chan Ho Wan, Howard

Mr Chan Ho Wan, Howard, PhD student who is under the supervision of Dr Aviva Chow was awarded the Research Postgraduate Student Innovation Award 2022/23.

Congratulations to Mr LIU Jinzhao

Mr LIU Jinzhao, Research Postgraduate student under the supervision of Dr. Weiping Wang was awarded the Best Poster Presentations Award in the 27th Research Postgraduate Symposium 2022.

Congratulations to Dr Wu Xiaoping

On behalf of the Acting Head of the Department, congratulations to Dr Wu Xiaoping on her promotion from Post-doctoral Fellow to Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmacology to Pharmacy with effect on 11 Sept 2022.

We wish Dr Wu all the very best for her new role.

Congratulations to Ms. Jody K. P. Chu

Congratulations to Ms. Jody K. P. Chu on her promotion to Senior Lecturer with effect from 4 Aug 2022.

Congratulations to Dr Wang Weiping

Dr Wang's research team won the Gold Medal at the Special Edition 2022 Inventions Geneva Evaluation Days for their research on developed technology for retinoblastoma treatment.

https://www.tto.hku.hk/news/hku-s-innovative-research-projects-triumph-at-special-edition-2022-inventions-geneva-evaluation-days

Congratulations to Dr Chor Wing Sing

On behalf of the Acting Head, please be informed that Dr Sing Chor Wing has been promoted from Post-doctoral Fellow to Research Assistant Professor in our department with effect from 1 Feb 2022.

Congratulations to Dr Sing, and wishing her all the best in the new work.

Congratulations to Mr. Yang ZHOU

Mr. Yang Zhou, postgraduate student under the supervision of Dr. Weiping Wang, is awarded the Outstanding Poster Presentation Award at the 26th Research Postgraduate Symposium on 1 and 2 December 2021.

Congratulations to Dr Cheung Ching Lung

Dr Cheung Ching Lung was awarded The Most Promising Young Researcher Award by the HKSAR Food and Health Bureau (FHB) on 23 Nov 2021 in the FHB's Health Research Symposium 2021.

https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202111/23/P2021112300465.htm

Congratulations to Ms Janet Wong

Ms Janet Wong, Lecturer of Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy is awarded the Early Career Teaching Award under the HKU’s Teaching Excellence Award Scheme 2021.

https://tl.hku.hk/teaching-excellence-awards/

Congratulations to Mr. Michael C. H. Cheung

Congratulations to Mr. Michael C. H. Cheung on his promotion from Executive Assistant to Senior Executive Assistant with effect from 1 Oct 2021.

Congratulations to Mr. Harry Weijie PAN

Mr. Harry Weijie PAN, postgraduate student under the supervision of Dr. Jenny K.W. Lam, is awarded the Fan Favorite Poster Award at the CRS 2021 virtual annual meeting on 25-29 July 2021.

Congratulations - Mr. Wallace H. L. So

We are happy to announce the promotion of Mr. Wallace H. L. So from Technician to Senior Technical Officer with effect on 1 July 2021.

Congratulations to Mr. So.

Congratulations to Ms. Eva Y. W. HO

Congratulations to Ms. Eva Y. W. Ho on her receiving of the Long Service Awards 2021 for her 15 years of service in the University.

Congratulations to Professor Ian C. K. WONG

Congratulations to Prof. Ian Wong on his appointment as the Head of Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy by the Dean for three years from 1 May 2021 to 30 April 2024.

Congratulations to Dr Weiping WANG

Congratulations to Dr. Weiping WANG being awarded in the Early Career Scheme (ECS) 2020/21 Exercise

Results of RGC in the 2020/21 Exercise

It’s glad to announce that our department have been awarded HK$4.5M in the RGC’s GRF and ECS (2020/21 Exercise). Congratulations to Professor Ian Wong, Professor Yu Wang, Professor Aimin Xu and Drs. Celine Chui, Connie Woo, Weiping Wang

Long Service Award

Long Service Award
It is our pleasure to announce that Mr. Godfrey Man Shiu Kau (Technician) will receive a 40-years award of loyalty to the University. A presentation ceremony will be held on 12th June 2020 in Loke Yew Hall, Main Building, HKU. Congratulations!

Long Service Award
It is our pleasure to announce that Professor Yu Wang (Professor), Ms Kinny Tin Yuk Wa (Secretary I) will receive a 15-years award of loyalty to the University. A presentation ceremony will be held on 12th June 2020 in Loke Yew Hall, Main Building, HKU. Congratulations!

Long Service Award

 It is our pleasure to announce that Dr Leung, George Pak Heng (Associate Professor) and Dr Hoo, Ruby Lai Chong (Assistant Professor), will be awarded for the 15 years of loyalty to the University. The presentation ceremony will be held on 6th June 2019 in Loke Yew Hall, Main Building, HKU. Congratulations!

Long Service Award

 It is our pleasure to announce that Mr Leung, Winston Man Kit (Technician) will be awarded for the 40 years of loyalty to the University. The presentation ceremony will be held on 6th June 2019 in Loke Yew Hall, Main Building, HKU. Congratulations!

Congratulations to Dr Lingling SHU

Dr. Lingling SHU, postgraduate student under the supervision of Dr. Ruby L.C. HOO, is awarded the First place in the best abstract in basic science & translational (oral presentation) at the 24th Medical Research Conference”, The University of Hong Kong, Jan 2019.

Title: FABP4 mediates autoimmune diabetes through activation on macrophage and tissue resident memory T cells.

Congratulations to Miss Hui CHEN

Miss Hui CHEN, postgraduate student under the supervision of Dr. Susan WS Leung,, is awarded the (3rd Prize) Young Investigator Award in the 8th Scientific Meeting of Asian Society of Vascular Biology, Nov. 2018, Shanghai

Title: Activation of AMPK inhibits EDH-like relaxations in rat superior mesenteric arteries.

Congratulations to Miss Yanhua CHENG

Miss Yanhua CHENG,  postgraduate student under the supervision of Dr. Susan WS Leung, is awarded (1st Prize) Young Investigator Award in the 8th Scientific Meeting of Asian Society of Vascular Biology, Nov. 2018, Shanghai

Title: Apolipoprotein E deletion protects prostacyclin receptor activation in mouse aorta

Congratulations to Miss Hui CHEN

Miss Hui CHEN, postgraduate student under the supervision of Dr. Susan WS Leung, has been selected the Young Investigator Award for the MOVD / EDH (13^th International Symposium on Mechanisms of VasoDilatation,  International Symposium on Endothelium-Dependent Hyperpolarization)  2019, 20-22 May 2019

Congratulations to Miss Hui CHEN

Miss Hui CHEN, postgraduate student under the supervision of Dr. Susan WS Leung, has received (2nd Prize) Outstanding Oral Presentation in the 22th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Institute of Cardiovascular Science and Medicine, Nov. 2018, HK

Title: AMPK-activation reduces EDH-type relaxations in rat small arteries

Congratulations to Miss Angel Y.S. WONG

Miss Angel Y.S. Wong, postgraduate student under the supervision of Dr Esther W Chan has been selected as one of recipients of the Award for Outstanding Research Postgraduate Student (‘ORPS award’) for the academic year 2016-17

Congratulations to Mr. Kim Jingjing LI

Mr. Kim Jingjing Li, PhD student under the supervision of Dr George P.H. Leung, being awarded the Best Poster Presentation Award in the International Conference on Medicinal Plants and Bioeconomy (ICMPB) & The 1st Sino-CPLP Symposium on Natural Products and Biodiversity Resources (SNPBR), 22-24 August 2018, Macao

Congratulations to Miss Dahui LI

Miss Ivy Dahui LI, postgraduate student under the supervision of Professor Yu WANG, has been received the Bau Tsu Zung Bau Kwan Yeu Hing Research and Clinical Fellowship.

Congratulations to Dr Esther W.Y. CHAN

Congratulations to Dr. Esther Chan for receiving the Best Original Paper Award (BOPA) in the 24th Annual Fellowship Conferment Ceremony cum 2017 David Todd Oration, Hong Kong Academy of Medicine on 15th December 2017.

Congratulations to Dr Esther W.Y. CHAN

Congratulations to Dr. Esther Chan for receiving the Best Original Paper Award (BOPA) in the 24th Annual Fellowship Conferment Ceremony cum 2017 David Todd Oration, Hong Kong Academy of Medicine on 15th December 2017.

Congratulations to Mr. Jingjing LI

Congratulations to Mr Jingjing Li, PhD student under the supervision of Dr George P.H. Leung, being awarded the First Prize for Young Investigator Award (oral presentation) in the 10th Pong Ding Yuen International Chinese Medicine in HKSAR, 1-3 December 2017

Congratulations to Dr Esther W.Y. CHAN

Congratulations to Dr. Esther W.Y. Chan being promoted to the position of Associate Professor

Long Service Award

It is the pleasure to announce that Ms Chung Yee Har and Mr. Leung Hon Cheung, Technicians in Pharmacology and Pharmacy will be awarded Long Service Award for their 35 years of loyalty to the University, the presentation ceremony will be held on 6 June 2017.

Congratulations to Ms Jody K.P. CHU

Ms Chu is awarded the Early Career Teaching Award 2016

Congratulations to Professor P.M. VANHOUTTE

Professor Paul Vanhoutte is awarded the Doctor Med. Honoris Causa by the University of Southern Denmark, in the presence of the Queen of Denmark, 29 October 2016

Congratulations to Dr. Ching-Lung CHEUNG

Congratulations to Dr Ching-Lung Cheung on the UGC Early Career Scheme Award 2016/17.

Congratulations to Dr Esther Chan

Congratulations to Dr. Esther Chan and her team on the Faculty Outstanding Research Output Award 2016.
Please click to see the awarded paper

Congratulations to Miss Dede K.W. MAN

Miss Dede K.W. Man, postgraduate student under the supervision of Dr Jenny K.W. Lam is awarded the Reaching Out Award under the HKSAR Government Scholarship Fund 2015-16

Congratulations to Dr Jenny K.W. LAM

Congratulations to Dr. Jenny K.W. Lam being promoted to the position of Associate Professor

Long Service Award

It is the pleasure to announce that Mr. Godfrey Man Shiu-kau, Technican (after 35 years of service) in Pharmacology & Pharmacy has been awarded Long Service Award for his 35 years' of loyalty to the University on 6 June 2016

Congratulations to Professor Aimin XU

Professor Aimin Xu is awarded the Croucher Senior Research Fellowships 2016 on 13 April 2016

Congratulations to Miss Sara F. YING

Miss Sara F. Ying, postgraduate student under the supervision of Dr Eva H.C. Tang is awarded a Graduate Student Travel Award to attend the ASPET Annual Meeting at Experimental Biology 2016 in San Diego CA

Congratulations to Mr. Andy W. C. MAN

Mr. Andy W.C. Man, postgraduate student under the supervision of Dr Yu Wang is awarded the Young Investigator Award (Poster Category) to attend the 11th International Symposium on Healthy Aging “Science and Aging: An Era of Discovery” organized by Research Centre of Heart, Brain, Homone & Healthy Aging, March 2016

Congratulations to Miss Celine S.L. CHUI

Miss Celine S.L. Chui, postgraduate student under the supervision of Dr Esther W.Y. Chan is awarded an ISPE Rising Star in The ISPE’s 9th Asian Conference on Pharmacoepidemiology in Bangkok, Thailand, 16 November 2015

Congratulations to Miss Angel Y.S. WONG

Miss Angel Y.S. Wong, postgraduate student under the supervision of Dr Alan J Worsley is awarded an ISPE Rising Star in The ISPE’s 9th Asian Conference on Pharmacoepidemiology in Bangkok, Thailand, 16 November 2015

Congratulations to Ms Phoebe W.L. CHAN

Ms Phoebe W.L. Chan is awarded Faculty Teaching Medal 2015 in recognition of her outstanding performance in teaching and in promotion of good practice in teaching.

Congratulations to Dr Alan J. WORSLEY

Congratulations to Dr Alan J. Worsley being appointed as the Director of Teaching and Learning

Congratulations to Dr Johnny K.C. WONG

Congratulations to Dr. Johnny K.C. Wong being promoted to the position of Lecturer

Congratulations to Dr. George P.H. LEUNG

Congratulations to Dr. George P.H. Leung being promoted to the position of Associate Professor

Congratulations to Ms Phoebe W.L. CHAN

Ms Phoebe Chan was selected Vice President of Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Hong Kong 2015-16.

Congratulations to Professor P.M. VANHOUTTE

A new honorary lectureship, the Paul M Vanhoutte distinguished lectureship, is established in International Society for Serotonin Research, to honour Prof Vanhoutte’s lifelong scientific contributions on 5-HT biology. Prof Vanhoutte will give the inaugural lecture in Seattle 2016. For further details, please click here

Congratulations to Professor P.M. VANHOUTTE

The Paul M Vanhoutte Award in Serotonin Pharmacology was established to honor Professor Vanhoutte’s lifelong scientific contributions and appreciation of importance of 5-HT and 5-HT receptor function in health and disease and for his mentoring of countless prominent biologists, medical doctors and pharmacologists. The awardee is selected by the International Society for Serotonin Research Council.

Congratulations to Dr. Ching-Lung CHEUNG

Congratulations to Dr. Ching-Lung CHEUNG being promoted to the position of Assistant Professor

Congratulations to Mr. Kenneth H.K. WONG

Mr. Kenneth H.K. Wong, Postgraduate student under the current supervision of Dr Eva H.C. Tang, is awarded the Li Ka Shing Prizes for the Best MPhil Thesis in recognition of his outstanding research degree thesis in the period of 2012-13 under the supervision of Prof Bernard Cheung at Department of Medicine. He also has a video interview made by HKU, please refer the link below: Click to watch

Congratulations to Miss Wallis C.Y. LAU

Miss Wallis C.Y. Lau, Postgraduate student under the supervision of Dr Esther W.Y. Chan is awarded the ISoP 2014 Junior Prize for best presentation in the 14th Annual Meeting of the International Society of Pharmacovigilance in Tianjin, 22 October 2014.

Congratulations to Miss Celine S.L. CHUI

Miss Celine S.L. Chui, Postgraduate student under the supervision of Dr Esther W.Y. Chan is awarded the First Poster Prize at the 14th Annual Meeting of the International Society of Pharmacovigilance, 19-22 October 2014, Tianjin, China

Congratulations to Mr. David Y. CAI

Mr. David Y. Cai, Postgraduate student under the supervision of Dr Eva HC Tang is awarded the 2nd Prize of an outstanding Oral Presentation at the 18th Annual Scientific Meeting of Institute of Cardiovascular Science and Medicine, 1 November 2014.

Congratulations to Miss Charlotte M.S. DETREMMERIE

Miss Charlotte M.S. Detremmerie, Postgraduate student under the supervision of Dr Susan W.S. Leung is awarded the 1st Prize of an outstanding Oral Presentation at the 18th Annual Scientific Meeting of Institute of Cardiovascular Science and Medicine, 1 November 2014.

Congratulations to Miss Sara F. YING

Miss Sara F. Ying, Postgraduate student under the supervision of Dr Eva HC Tang is awarded the 3rd Prize of an outstanding Poster Presentation at the 18th Annual Scientific Meeting of Institute of Cardiovascular Science and Medicine, 1 November 2014.

Congratulations to Dr. Yu WANG

Dr. Yu Wang has been awarded the National Key Basic Research Development Program - 973 Program (國家重點基礎研究發展計劃 - 973 計劃) project grant with approximately 7 million RMB (8.8 million HKD) for 5 years as a group leader, for a project entitled "The Metabolic Syndrome in Chinese: from molecular mechanism to therapeutic intervention”

Congratulations to Professor P.M. VANHOUTTE

Professor Paul M. Vanhoutte is awarded Distinguished Visiting Professor at Chonbuk National University, Jeonju, South-Korea from the President of the University in September 2014.

Congratulations to Dr Susan W.S. LEUNG

Congratulations to Dr. Susan W.S. LEUNG being promoted to the position of Associate Professor

Long Service Award

It is the pleasure to announce that Professor Ricky YK Man, Chair Professor (after 15 years of service) in Pharmacology & Pharmacy was awarded Long Service Award of his loyalty to the University on 17 March 2014. Congratulations to Professor Man.

Promotion – Dr Eva H.C. TANG

Ms. Sophia Wanling LIANG, Postgraduate student under the supervision of Dr Jenny KW Lam is awarded the Best Presentation Award at the 18th Research Postgraduate Symposium on 11 & 12 December 2013

Congratulations to Mr. David Yin CAI

Mr. David Yin CAI, Postgraduate student under the supervision of Dr Eva HC Tang is awarded an outstanding Oral Presentation at the 17th Annual Scientific Meeting of Institute of Cardiovascular Science and Medicine, 23 November 2013.

Promotion – Dr Eva H.C. TANG

Congratulations to Dr Eva H.C. TANG being promoted to the position of Assistant Professor

Congratulations to Miss Celine CHUI

Miss Celine CHUI, PhD candidate under the supervision of Dr Esther W Chan and Prof Ian CK Wong, was awarded the Best Presenter Award in the oral presentation session: Cardiovascular Issues and Antibiotics in the 8th Asian Conference on Pharmacoepidemiology, 27th October 2013, Hong Kong, China.

Congratulations to Mr. David Yin CAI

Mr. David Yin CAI, Postgraduate student under the supervision of Dr Eva HC Tang has been awarded the Second Class Prize at the 2013 Joint Meeting of Pharmacology of Chinese Pharmacological Society and Hong Kong Pharmacology Society Young Investigator Award, 12 July 2013 Shanghai, China

Congratulations to Miss Qian ZOU

Miss Qian ZOU, Postgraduate student under the supervision of Dr Susan WS Leung has been awarded the First Class Prize at the 2013 Joint Meeting of Pharmacology of Chinese Pharmacological Society and Hong Kong Pharmacology Society Young Investigator Award and Outstanding Poster Presentation Award at the 12th Meeting of the Asia Pacific Federation of Pharmacologists, 12 July 2013 Shanghai, China

Congratulations to Mr. Erfei SONG

Mr. Erfei SONG, Postgraduate student under the supervision of Dr Y Wang has been awarded an outstanding poster presentation at the 12th Meeting of the Asia Pacific Federation of Pharmacologists, 12 July 2013, Shanghai, China

Congratulations to Dr Jenny KW LAM

Dr Jenny KW Lam has been awarded the King's/HKU Fellowship Awards to visit the Institute of Pharmaceutical Science (IPS) of the King's College in the academic year 2013-14.

Congratulations to Professor Ian C.K. WONG

Professor Ian C.K. Wong have been appointed the chairman of Examination Committee of the Pharmacy and Poisons Board which oversees the setting and marking of registration examination of pharmacists and advises on the accreditation of pharmacy programmes in Hong Kong, China.

Promotion – Dr Judith C.W. MAK

Congratulations to Dr Judith C.W. MAK being promoted to the position of Associate Professor

Promotion – Dr Yu WANG

Congratulations to Dr Yu WANG being promoted to the position of Associate Professor

Congratulations to Mr. Michael M. MANIO

Mr. Michael M. MANIO, Postgraduate student under the supervision of Dr Jacobus K.F. Ng is awarded an outstanding poster presentation at the 16th Annual Scientific Meeting, Institute of Cardiovascular Science and Medicine on 17 November 2012

Congratulations to Dr Jenny KW LAM

Dr Jenny KW Lam is awarded Faculty Teaching Medal 2012 in recognition of her outstanding performance in teaching and in promotion of good practice in teaching.

Congratulations to Professor Ian C.K. WONG

Professor Ian C.K. Wong awarded a Fellowship of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society for his distinction in Profession of Pharmacy

Congratulations to Ms Sophia WL LIANG

Ms Sophia WL LIANG, Postgraduate student under the supervision of Dr Jenny K.W. Lam has been funded for Student Travel Grant Award in AAPS-NUS 7th PharmSci@Asia Symposium, National University of Singapore, 2012.

Congratulations to Miss Yan LIANG

Miss Yan LIANG, Postgraduate student under the supervision of Dr Y. Wang is awarded Young Investigator Bursary Award in EASL 2012 The International Liver Congress, 18-22 April 2012 Barcelona, Spain.

Congratulations to Miss Yuen Wah KWAN

Miss Yuen Wah KWAN, Postgraduate student under the supervision of Professor Ricky Y.K. Man is awarded the 2011 AstraZeneca Poster Prize at the British Pharmacological Society Winter Meeting, London on 12-15 December 2011.

Congratulations to Professor P.M. VANHOUTTE

Professor P.M. Vanhoutte is awarded the highest degree of Doctor of Laws honoris causa of Monash University

Congratulations to Mr. Erfei SONG

Mr. Erfei SONG, Postgraduate student under the supervision of Dr. Y. Wang is awarded an outstanding poster presentation at the 16th Research Postgraduate Symposium on 7 December 2011

Congratulations to Mr. Michael Magtoto MANIO

Mr. Michael Magtoto MANIO, Postgraduate student under the supervision of Dr. JKF Ng is awarded an outstanding poster presentation at the 16th Research Postgraduate Symposium on 7 December 2011

Congratulations to Miss Yuen Wah KWAN

Miss Yuen Ting Lin, Postgraduate student under the supervision of Dr George P.H. Leung is awarded an outstanding poster presentation (1st Prize) at the 15th Annual Scientific Meeting of The Institute of Cardiovascular Science and Medicine on 17 September 2011

Congratulations to Miss Yingzi ZHAO

Miss Yingzi Zhao, Postgraduate student under the supervision of Professor Paul M Vanhoutte is awarded First Class Prize of Young Investigator Award in oral presentation at the Chinese Pharmacological Society and the Hong Kong Pharmacology Society (HKPS), Jinan on 24 September 2011

Congratulations to Miss Yuen Wah KWAN

Miss Yuen Wah Kwan, Postgraduate student under the supervision of Professor Ricky Y.K. Man is awarded an outstanding oral presentation (3rd Prize) at the 15th Annual Scientific Meeting of The Institute of Cardiovascular Science and Medicine on 17 September 2011

Congratulations to Ms Winnie Zhuo Ming LI and Miss Qian ZOU

Ms Winnie Li and Miss Qian Zou, Postgraduate students under supervision of Professor Paul M Vanhoutte are awarded Third Class Prizes of Young Investigator Award in oral presentation at the Chinese Pharmacological Society and the Hong Kong Pharmacology Society (HKPS), Jinan on 24 Sept 2011

Congratulations to Miss Yu ZHANG

Miss Yu Zhang, Postgraduate student under the supervision of Professor Ricky Y.K. Man is awarded Second Class Prize of Young Investigator Award in oral presentation at the Chinese Pharmacological Society and the Hong Kong Pharmacology Society (HKPS), Jinan on 24 September 2011

Congratulations to Miss Yuen Wah KWAN

Dr Y Wang is awarded the Universitas 21 Fellowship 2011-2012

Congratulations to Miss Qian ZOU

Miss Qian Zou, Postgraduate student under the supervision of Professor Paul M Vanhoutte is awarded a Gates scholarship from Cambridge.

Congratulations to Dr Y WANG

Dr Y. Wang is awarded Outstanding Young Researcher Award 2009-10 round of the University of Hong Kong's Outstanding Researcher Award Scheme by University Research Committee

Congratulations to Ms Jing LIU

Ms Jing Liu, Postgraduate student under the supervision of Dr. Y. Wang is awarded an Avon Foundation AACR International Scholar-in-Training Grant supported by The Avon Foundation at the 33rd Annual CTRC-AACR San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium

Congratulations to Dr George P.H. Leung

Dr. George P.H. Leung is appointed member of the Pharmacy and Posion Board

2nd Place for Best Oral Presentation

Miss Sophie CF Liang Postgraduate student under the supervision of Professor PM Vanhoutte is awarded the 2nd Place for Best Oral Presentation at the 12th Symposoum of Vascular Neuroeffector Mechanism, Odense, Denmark on 26 July 2010.

Congratulations to Mr. Jacky TC Liu and Miss Sophie CF Liang

Mr. Jacky TC Liu and Miss Sophie CF Liang, postgraduate students under the supervision of Professor Paul M Vanhoutte, is granted the ASPET Graduate Student Travel Award EB2010.

IUPHAR Young Investigator Presentation

Mr. Jacky T.C. Liu was elected as one of the finalists of Young Investigator Competition for oral presentation at WorldPharma2010.

Congratulations to Professor P.M. VANHOUTTE

Professor Paul M Vanhoutte was selected as a Novartis awardee by the Council for High Blood Pressure Research of American Heart Association.

Membership of the Academie Nationale de Pharmacie [Paris]

Professor Paul M Vanhoutte have been elected to Membership of the Academie Nationale de Pharmacie [Paris] founded in 1803

Congratulations to Miss Sophie Liang Chao Fan

Miss Sophie Liang, Postgraduate student under the supervision of Professor Paul M Vanhoutte is awarded an outstanding oral presentation (2nd Prize) at the 13th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Institute of Cardiovascular Science & Medicine on 12 December 2009.

Congratulations to Miss Amanda Lin Hoi Yan

Miss Amanda Lin, Postgraduate student under the supervision of Professor Ricky Y.K. Man is awarded an outstanding oral presentation (3rd Prize) at the 13th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Institute of Cardiovascular Science & Medicine on 12 December 2009.

Congratulations to Professor P.M. VANHOUTTE

Professor Paul M Vanhoutte was elected President, Hong Kong Pharmacology Society

Faculty Teaching Medal 2009

Dr. George P.H. Leung is awarded Faculty Teaching Medal 2009 that in recognition of his outstanding performance in teaching and in promotion of good practice in teaching.

Young Investigator’s Award

Mr. Jacky T.C. Liu, Postgraduate student under the supervision of Dr Y Wang is awarded the Young Investigator’s Award at the 10th International Symposium on Mechanisms of Vasodilatation (MOVD 2009), Japan on 3 June 2009.

Professor P.M. Vanhoutte is awarded Dotorem Honoris Causa by Universitas Medicinae Et Pharmaciae "Gr. T. Popa" Jassiensis in Romania

Mr. Jacky T.C. Liu, Postgraduate student under the supervision of Dr Y Wang is awarded the Young Investigator’s Award at the 10th International Symposium on Mechanisms of Vasodilatation (MOVD 2009), Japan on 3 June 2009.

Congratulations to Mr. Calvin K.Y. Chan

Mr. Calvin K.Y. Chan, postgraduate student under the supervision of Professor Paul M Vanhoutte is awarded YS and Christabel Lung Postgraduate Scholarship.

Honorary Member of the Physiological Society

Professor P.M. Vanhoutte was elected by the Council as Honorary Member of The Physiological Society for his outstanding contributions to science and physiology, particularly for his major scientific contributions to the understanding of the importance of endothelial cells in the control of vascular smooth muscle in health and disease.

Faculty Teaching Medal 2008

Dr. Marcel W.L. Koo is awarded Faculty Teaching Medal 2008 that in recognition of his outstanding performance in teaching and in promotion of good practice in teaching.

Congratulations to Professor Man

Professor Ricky Y.K. Man is awarded 2007-2008 Outstanding Research Student Supervisor Award.

Congratulations to Mr. Michael S.K. Wong

Mr. Michael S.K. Wong, PhD student under the supervision of Professor Paul M. Vanhoutte is awarded an outstanding oral presentation (2nd Prize) for the Young Investigators' Award Competition at the 3rd Scientific Meeting of the Asisan Society for Vascular Biology, Singapore on 5th August 2008.

Congratulations to Dr Koo

Dr. Marcel W.L. Koo was re-appointed as a member of the Pharmacy and Poisons Board for a period of two years with effect from 1 September 2008.

Long Service Award - Dr Tom Wai Ming

It is the pleasure of The Department of Pharmacology to announce that Dr. Tom Wai Ming, Assistant Professor has been awarded Long Service Award for his 25 years' of loyalty to the University.

Long Service Awards

It is the pleasure of The Department of Pharmacology to announce that Ms Wong Wai Chun Ivy, Executive Officer II (after 25 years of service), Ms Wu Ka Ling, Clerk I and Ms Chan Shuk Han, Laboratory Assistant (both after 15 years of service) in Pharmacology will be awarded Long Service Award of their loyalty to the University on 14 Feb 2008. Congratulations to them all.

ASPET Young Scientist Travel Award Winner

Miss Chen Qu, MPhil student under the supervision of Professor Ricky Y.K. MAN and Dr. Eva H.C. Tang has been funded for a Young Scientist Travel Award to the ASPET Annual Meeting at Experimental Biology 2008 in San Diego, CA in April.

Award for Outstanding Research Postgraduate Student (2005-2006)

Miss Kai Yee LAM, MPhil student under the supervision of Professor C.H. Cho has received the Award for Outstanding Research Postgraduate Student (2005-2006) in the Graduate School Award Presentation Ceremony on 5 December 2007

Congratulations to Dr Koo

Dr. Marcel W.L. Koo was appointed as a member of the Examination Committee in the Pharmacy and Poisons Board which deals with the qualifying examinations of pharmacists for registration in Hong Kong, China

Professor P.M. VANHOUTTE Distinguished Lectureship in Vascular Pharmacology, 2007

The Paul M. Vanhoutte Award in Vascular Pharmacology by The American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics was established to honor Professor Vanhoutte’s lifelong scientific contributions and appreciation of the importance of endothelial cells and vascular smooth muscle function in health and disease and his mentoring of countless prominent endothelial and vascular biologists and pharmacologists.

Congratulations to Professor P.M. VANHOUTTE

Professor VANHOUTTE was awarded the Mayo Clinic Distinguished Alumni Award, Mayo Clinic, 2007.

Congratulations to Miss Eva H.C. TANG

Miss Eva TANG, PhD student under the supervision of Professor PM VANHOUTTE is awarded Croucher Foundation Fellowships for two years for postdoctoral research at Harvard Medical School, USA.

Young Investigator Award 2007

Ms Yan-Chun XU, PhD student under the supervision of Professor Ricky Y.K. MAN is awarded the Young Investigator Award for the oral category at the Second International Symposium on Healthy Aging: “Meeting the Challenges of an Aging Population” on 4 March 2007

Long Service Award

Ms CHUNG Yee Har and Mr. LEUNG Hon Cheung, Technicians in Pharmacology will be awarded Long Service Award for their 25 years' of loyalty to the University

Congratulations to Miss Emily K.K. TAI

Miss Emily TAI, PhD student under the supervision of Professor C.H. CHO is awarded an outstanding Postgraduate Oral Presentation in The 9th Scientific Meeting of the Hong Kong Pharmacology Society on 16 December 2006

Honorary Fellow of Academic Royale de Medecine de Belgique

Professor P.M. VANHOUTTE was awarded Honorary Fellow of the Academic Royale de Medecine de Belgique on 25 November 2006

Congratulations to Yan-Chun XU

Ms. XU, PhD student under the supervision of Professor Ricky Y.K. MAN has received an Award Certificate of MCMIA in the 2006 Hong Kong-Macau Postgraduate Symposium on Chinese Medicine on 17 August 2006

Certificate of Commendation

Miss Kin Ki TAI, PhD student under the title "Study of cathelicidin on ulcerative colitis in mice" was selected for the Excellent Presidential-Award at The 12th International Conference on Ulcer Research at GI Satellite of IUPHAR 2006

First Prize Award Natural Product Research

Ms Yan-Chun XU, PhD student has received the First Prize Award in the Natural Products Young Investigator Competition in recognition of research excellence during the 15th World Congress of Pharmacology, IUPHAR 2006, held in Beijing, China.

Presentation Award

Miss Mary Y.K. LEE, PhD student under the supervision of Professor PM VANHOUTTE is awarded the 2nd Prize by The Asian Society for Vascular Biology in recognition of an outstanding oral presentation for the Young Investigators' Award Competition at the 11th International Vascular Neuroeffector Mechanisms and Cardiovascular Pharmacology and Medicine Symposia, Shanghai-Suzhou, China 2006

New Chairman of NP Section, IUPHAR

Professor Ricky Y.K. MAN was elected Chairman of Natural Product Section, IUPHAR

CRCG Conference Grants 05/06

Dr. Susan W.S. LEUNG has been awarded a grant from the Committee on Research and Conference Grants to attend the 11th International Vascular Neuroeffector Mechanisms - Cardiovascular Pharmacology and Medicine Symposia, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China.