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Theme-based Research Scheme (TRS) aims to focus academic research efforts of UGC-funded universities on themes of strategic importance to the long-term development of Hong Kong.


Plasma DNA as a Platform Technology for Cancer Detection by Professor Dennis Yuk-ming LO.

Understanding Cancer Stemness in Liver Cancer - From Regulation to Translational Applications by Professor Irene Oi-lin NG.

Diagnosis and Prognosis of Intensifying Eutrophication, Hypoxia and the Ecosystem Consequences around Hong Kong Waters: Coupled Physical-biogeochemical-pollution Studies by Professor Jianping GAN.

Gastric Cancer Genomics and Beyond - Moving from Patient Samples to 3D Organoid Cultures for Integrative Genomics Analysis, Drug Sensitivity Assays, Cell Biological Studies and Animal Models by Professor Suet-yi LEUNG.

Enhanced Separation and Sludge Refinery for Wastewater Treatment - Solving the Nexus of Pollution Control and Resource Recovery in Mega Cities by Professor Xiao-yan LI.

Translational Studies for Elucidating the Tumor Heterogeneity and Molecular Evolution in Metastatic Gastrointestinal Tract Cancers for Personalized Medicine by Professor Maria Li LUNG & Professor Simon LAW.

Functional Bone Regeneration in Challenging Bone Disorders and Defects by Professor Ling QIN.

Creation of Rechargeable Electron-fuels for Stationary Power Supplies and Electric Vehicles by Professor Minhua SHAO.

Photochemical Air Pollution in Highly Urbanized Subtropical Regions: From Micro Environments to Urban-terrestrial-oceanic Interactions by Professor Tao WANG.

Learning and Assessment for Digital Citizenship by Professor Nancy Wai-ying LAW.

Big Data for Smart and Personalized Air Pollution Monitoring and Health Management by Professor Victor On-kwok LI.

A Compact System for Terahertz Imaging and Spectroscopy by Professor Chi-hou CHAN.



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