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Programme(s) to which this project applies: |
| ☑ MPhil/PhD | ☒ MRes[Med] | ☒ URIS |
About the Project
Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy (CSM) is a progressive neurological disorder caused by chronic compression of the spinal cord and adjacent structures, leading to irreversible disability and diminished quality of life. Current conservative therapies often fail to halt disease progression, necessitating innovative approaches in cellular and pharmacological interventions.
Our lab is engaged in comprehensive CSM research, spanning from molecular mechanisms to clinical translation. Research activities include:
- Designing biomaterial-based drug delivery systems for neuroprotection.
- Investigating stem cell therapies (e.g., Bone marrow stem cells).
- Conducting clinical trials to evaluate novel pharmacological and cellular interventions.
We welcome passionate students with backgrounds in clinical medicine, neurobiology, molecular biology, biomaterials, or drug delivery to join our team. Experience in rodent surgery, bioinformatics, and computational modeling is a plus.
About the Supervisor
Professor GKH Shea, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Dr Graham Shea graduated from the University of Hong Kong as a member of the first cohort of candidates recruited to the combined MBBS / PhD programme. After completing his internship, he joined the Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology as Clinical Assistant Professor and Resident under the Croucher Foundation Scheme for Young Clinical Academics. He received his FRCSEd (O&T) in 2019 and has a post-fellowship clinical and research interest in spine surgery and regenerative medicine.
Next Step?
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:
- your CV,
- a brief description of your research interest and experience, and
- 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.
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