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Biography
Dr Emily Wong received her Bachelor of Chinese Medicine and Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmacology and Pharmacy from The University of Hong Kong. She is currently an Assistant Professor and a Programe Leader in Department of Applied Science, School of Science and Technology, Hong Kong Metropolitan University. Her teaching and research mainly focus on Chinese medicine, vascular biology, cancer therapy, and drug authentication.
Research interests
- Chinese medicine
- Pharmacology
- Vascular biology
- Cancer therapy
- Drug authentication
Qualifications
Appointments
Research Grants
- PI, "Antihypertensive effects of traditional, aqueous and solvent extracts of Danshen, Danshensu and Tanshinone IIA and their combination on Bevacizumab-induced hypertension", RGC FDS (UGC/FDS16/M04/22, HK$1,308,750), 2023.
- PI, “New Development of Rapid and Easy Authentication Method of Single Drug Concentrated Chinese Medicine Granules using Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) coupled with Chemometrics”, RGC FDS (UGC/FDS16/M08/20, HK$1,015,550), 2021.
- PI, “Investigation of anti-tumor effects of Lonicera Japonicae Flos, Lobelia Chinensis Herba and Houttuyniae Herba on human malignant melanoma cell line” OUHK R&D Fund (2019/1.13; HK$199,455), 2020
- PI, “Immunomodulatory effects of Perilla frutescens and N,N-diethyl-3-methylbenzamide (DEET) on human epidermal keratinocytes”, OUHK R&D Fund (2018/1.3; HK$149,600), 2019
- Co-I, “Chemical Analysis of Essential Oils and Applications in Hydrogel-based Devices”, OUHK R&D Fund (ROU/P01/18; HK$150,000), 2019
- PI “Rapid and Easy Discrimination and Authentication of Different Chinese Medicinal Granules Powders by Spectroscopic Fingerprinting Analysis”, OUHK KSSPC Trust (KS 2017/2.3; HK$99,675), 2018
Memberships
- External Examiner, Caritas Bianchi College of Careers and Caritas Institute of Higher Education (2016 - 2021)
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Fucoidan for potentially treating amblyopia: Autophagy-associated targets and therapeutic mechanisms
Wang, H., Qin, M., Wei, X., Lv, B., Wong, E. S. W., Zhai, J., Lai, K. P. & Li, R., Jun 2025, In: Carbohydrate Polymer Technologies and Applications. 10, 100770.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Enhancing Data Exchange Trust in the Jewelry Industry with Blockchain Technology
Tang, W. F., Li, C. H., Mak, S. L. & Wong, E. S. W., 2024, Intelligent Sustainable Systems - Selected Papers of WorldS4 2023. Nagar, A. K., Jat, D. S., Mishra, D. K. & Joshi, A. (eds.). p. 343-351 9 p. (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems; vol. 817).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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Fish Feed Composition and Method of Producing the Same 魚類飼料組合物及其生產方法
CHAN, M. N. (Inventor), Eric SZE Tung Po (Inventor), MO, W. Y. (Inventor), Toby TAM Siu Chung (Inventor) & WONG, S. W. E. (Inventor), 2024, IPC No. 32024092362.5, Patent No. HK30112728, 5 Jun 2024Research output: Patent
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Sample Optimization of Fast Authentication of Concentrated Chinese Medicine Granules Using FTIR-ATR with Chemometrics
Fung, S. H., Wong, E. S. W., O, C. Y., Chan, S. M. N., Sze, E. T. P., Tang, W. F., Li, C. H. & Lee, F. W. F., 2024, Intelligent Sustainable Systems - Selected Papers of WorldS4 2023. Nagar, A. K., Jat, D. S., Mishra, D. & Joshi, A. (eds.). p. 465-474 10 p. (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems; vol. 803).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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單味中藥濃縮顆粒的認證方法和認證裝置
Translated title of the contribution :單味中藥濃縮顆粒的認證方法和認證裝置 Research output: Patent
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Comparison of three Administration Routes, Bathing, Topical and Feeding of two traditional Chinese Medicines, Lonicerae japonicae flos and Scutellariae radix, on Growth, Immunomodulation and Disease Control in Nile tilapia and the underlying mechanisms
WONG, S. W. E. (PI) & Ian MO Wing Yin (CoI)
1/01/26 → 31/12/27
Project: Research
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Identification of potential drug compound for cancer screening
WONG, S. W. E. (PI) & Grover CHEUNG Wai Fung (CoI)
1/09/25 → 28/02/27
Project: Research
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Growth stimulating effect and related mechanisms of concentrated Chinese medicine granules of Astragalus membranaceus and Glycyrrhiza uralensis in Nile tilapia and mud carp under overcrowding stress
WONG, S. W. E. (PI), CHEUNG Ka Tik (CoI) & Ian MO Wing Yin (CoI)
1/01/24 → 30/06/26
Project: Research
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Antihypertensive effects of traditional, aqueous and solvent extracts of Danshen, danshensu and Tanshinone IIA and their combination on Bevacizumab-induced hypertension
WONG, S. W. E. (PI) & LEUNG George Pak-heng (CoI)
1/01/23 → 30/06/26
Project: Research
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Facilities for Aquaculture Research in Metropolitan Aqua (FARM Aqua): for research and development of aquaculture in the Greater Bay Area (GBA)
MO, W. Y. (PI), XU, J. (CoI), ASTUDILLO PLACENCIA, J. C. (CoI), Alphonse TSANG Hin Fat (CoI), CHEUNG, Y. Y. (CoI), CHEN, J. (CoI), CHEUNG, K. T. (CoI), LAU, P. Y. C. (CoI), TANG, C. H. (CoI), NG, C. M. C. (CoI), TAM, W. T. E. (CoI), WONG, S. W. E. (CoI), LEE, W. F. (CoI), WONG, Y. M. (CoI), PAN, M. (CoI), RENOM Allan Patrick Stephane (CoI), CHAN, S. M. N. (CoI) & NG, S. M. (CoI)
1/04/23 → 31/03/26
Project: non-Research