Research Projects
Identification of blood-based protein biomarkers with label-free proteomic

Blood testing is a well accepted medical practice for diagnosing a wide range of diseases. Blood, a vital bodily fluid, has a wealth of information that can be used to diagnose disease. Critical health factors such as blood cell counts, cholesterol levels, glucose levels, and hormone concentrations can all be tested using blood samples. Furthermore, the presence of specific protein antigens facilitates the diagnosis and monitoring of a variety of viral infections, autoimmune disorders, and cancers.

Label-free mass spectrometry has gained popularity in recent years as a novel method for identifying protein biomarkers in blood samples. By eliminating the need for labeling, this technique allows for a more direct and unbiased study of proteins, resulting in a higher throughput and a more sensitive strategy for identifying biomarkers for disease diagnosis and monitoring.

Professor Ken, Hoi Tang MA, Department of Pathology

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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.

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