Research Projects
Development of Inhalable Nanoparticle-based Drug Delivery Systems Against Respiratory Diseases

This project aims at developing an inhalable nanoparicle-based formulation for treatment of respiratory infections. Specifically, the student(s) will be responsible to:

(i) Design and fabricate nanoparticle-based drug delivery systems suitable for oral inhalation; 

(ii) Characterize the pharmaceutical properties of the drug delivery systems; 

(iii) Evaluate the safety and efficacy of the drug delivery systems via a series of in vitro and in vivo studies

Students with interests in this project are encouraged to contact Professor Aviva Chow (asfchow@hku.hk) for more project details. 

Professor ASF Chow, Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy

Professor Aviva Chow is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy at HKUMed. He also serves as the Project Leader and Co-Principal Investigator at the Advanced Biomedical Instrumentation Centre (ABIC), established under InnoHK, a major Innovation and Technology initiative of the HKSAR Government. His research focuses on nanoparticle-based drug delivery systems, with particular emphasis on developing oral and nasal inhalation therapies for respiratory and neurological diseases. He is also a Director and Co-founder of Inhalixir Limited, a start-up company focusing on the development of innovative inhaled products for respiratory wellness.

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asfchow@hku.hk

For more information or to express interest for this project, please email the supervisor or the specified contact point in the project description.  Interested candidates are advised to enclose with your email:

1. your CV,
2. a brief description of your research interest and experience, and
3. two reference letters (not required for HKUMed UG students seeking MRes[Med]/URIS projects).

Information on the research programme, funding support and admission documentations could be referenced online at the Research Postgraduate Admissions website. General admission enquiries should be directed to rpgmed@hku.hk.

HKUMed MBBS students interested in the Master of Research in Medicine (MRes[Med]) programme may visit the programme website for more information.  

HKUMed UG students interested in the Undergraduate Research Internship Scheme (URIS) may visit the scheme’s website for more information.