2018-2019 mentors
Yang Liu
Project code: B001 (Application closed) Deadline of application: 27/1/2019
PhD student
Project title: Development of functional assessment in a rotator cuff repair model on rat
This project is about developing a sensitive and reliable functional assessment to improve the understanding of functional benefit of any intervention. The mentee may be involved in any of the following: Project planning, Data collection, Data analysis, Paper writing, Presentation, Journal clubs/ meetings, Hands-on research experience
Number of mentees: 1
Level of commitment from mentee: 5/10
Expectation on mentees: come up with different strategies to tackle problems
What can you learn from being a mentee: Project planning, Data collection, Data analysis, Paper writing, Presentation, Journal clubs/ meetings, hands on experience, regular casual meetings to share research experiences
Jacqueline Fung
Project code: B002 (Application closed) Deadline of application: 27/1/2019
MBChB Intercalation (Master in Research Medicine)
Jacqueline has been interested in lab-based research after an internship done at the CUHK, as she believes it’s the basis for scientific advancement in the medical field. She would also like to encourage those who are interested in research to take this opportunity and discover their passion.
Project title: Optic Nerve regeneration
The project is related to neuroscience and ophthalmology. Using immunofluorescence staining techniques, the changes after nerve injury and after treatment can be observed.
Number of mentees: 1-3
Level of commitment from mentee: 2/10
Expectation on mentees: Interested in research and conducting experiments, ask questions whenever they like
What can you learn from being a mentee: Jacqueline will be able to guide mentees through the progress of my current project, from experimentation to thesis writing. There may be some hands-on experience and regular casual meetings to share research experiences. She can also provide any research-related advice to the mentees! Mentees can also learn some research skills like project planning, data collection, data analysis through this project.