RESEARCH
Our research interests include both basic science and clinical topics. The former theme aims to elucidate the pathogenic mechanisms in common or important kidney diseases such as lupus nephritis, diabetic kidney disease, and IgA nephropathy. The latter focuses on advancing treatment to achieve better clinical outcomes in patients.
Research topics in our Division include:
| Research Themes | Principal Investigators |
Lupus Nephritis
|
Professor Tak Mao CHAN Dr Susan YUNG Dr Desmond YAP |
Diabetic Kidney Disease
|
Professor Sydney TANG Dr Joseph LEUNG Dr Gary CHAN Dr Stella YIU |
IgA Nephropathy
|
Professor Sydney TANG Dr Joseph LEUNG Professor Tak Mao CHAN |
Peritoneal Dialysis
|
Dr Susan YUNG Dr Angela WANG Dr Sing Leung LUI Dr Terence YIP Dr Cindy CHOY Dr Desmond YAP Dr Joseph LEUNG Dr Maggie MOK Professor Tak Mao CHAN |
Haemodialysis
|
Dr Maggie MOK Dr Lorraine KWAN Professor Tak Mao CHAN |
Kidney Transplantation
|
Prof Tak Mao CHAN Dr Desmond YAP Dr Maggie MA Dr Cindy CHOY Prof Sydney TANG |
Cardiovascular Complications and CKD-MBD
|
Dr Angela WANG Dr Sing Leung LUI |
Sleep Apnea and Kidney Disease
|
Professor Sydney TANG Dr Gary CHAN |
Immunopathogenesis of renal inflammation and fibrosis
|
Dr Susan YUNG Professor Tak Mao CHAN Prof Sydney TANG Dr Desmond YAP Dr Stella YIU Dr Joseph LEUNG |
Traditional Chinese Medicine
|
Dr Sing Leung LUI Prof Sydney TANG Dr Susan YUNG Dr Kam Wa CHAN |
Renal Supportive or Palliative Care
|
Dr Terence YIP Dr Kwok Ying CHAN* Dr Sing Leung LUI Dr Desmond YAP Professor Tak Mao CHAN *Palliative Medicine Unit, TGH |
