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Education

Position

• 2012-Present Lecturer, School of Life Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
• 2011-2012 Instructor I, School of Life Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
• 2010-2011 Instructor II, School of Life Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
• 2005-2010 Instructor II, Department of Biology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
• 2002-2005 Technician, Department of Biology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
• 1998-2002 Research Assistant, Department of Biology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
• 1996-1998 Graduate Assistant, Department of Biology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Research Interests

• Molecular Biology
• Endocrinology
• Popular Science Promotion
• Learning and Teaching Methodologies  

Representative Publications 

• Yam, K.M. (2018) “Engaging students in self-reflection and peer teaching and learning through the use of video records of individual's laboratory performance”. In: EDULEARN18 Proceedings. IATED. Palma de Mallorca: pp.5589-5597.
• Yam, K.M. (2017) “Video submissions aid students grasp the spread plate techniques better”. In: EDULEARN17 Proceedings. IATED. Barcelona: pp.1561-1569.
• Yam, K.M. (2017) "Carrots and sticks received for various uses of uReply in different courses". In: uReply User Forum 2017. CLEAR, CUHK. Hong Kong. p.3 (Abstract)
• Yam, K.M., Hui, J.H.L. and Chu, K.H. (2015) “Tertiary education of evolutionary biology in asia”.  In: Biology Education and Research in a Changing Planet: Selected Papers from the 25^th Biennial Asian Association for Biology Education Conference. Esther Gnanamalar Sarojini Daniel 1^st ed. Singapore: Springer-Verlag Singapur: pp.81-86.
• Yam, K.M. and Cheung, S.L. (2012) “Students’ performance at a glance: A handy matrix to summarise students’ choices in a problem set with tens of MCQs - A useful tool for an effective tutorial class of over 200”.  In: Teaching and Learning Innovation Expo 2012. CUHK. Hong Kong: p.25. (Abstract)
• Lam, H.M., Lam, L.C.P., Tse, K.S.C., Yam, K.M., Cheng, G and Wan, T.F. (2007) e-Learning to enhance knowledge, skills and attitudes in Molecular Biology and Genetic Engineering. Expo: Excellence Online CLEAR, CUHK. (poster)
• Wu, C., Ma, Q., Yam, K.M., Cheung, M.Y., Xu, Y., Han, T., Lam, H.M. and Chong, K. (2006) In situ expression of the GmNMH7 gene is photoperiod-dependent in a unique soybean (Glycine max [L] Merr) flowering reversion system. Planta 223: 725-735.
• Lam, H.M., Wong, P., Chan, H.K., Yam, K.M., Chen, L., Chow, C.M. and Coruzzi, G. (2003) Overexpression of the ASN1 gene enhances nitrogen status in seeds of Arabidopsis. Plant Physiol 132: 926-935.
• Yam, K.M., Yoshiura, Y., Kobayashi, M. and Ge, W. (1999) Recombinant goldfish activin B stimulates gonadotropin-Iβ but inhibits gonadotropin-IIβ expression in the goldfish, Carassius auratus. Gen Comp Endocrinol 116: 81-89.
• Yam, K.M., Yu, K.L. and Ge, W. (1999) Cloning and characterization of goldfish activin βA subunit. Mol Cell Endocrinol 154: 45-54.

Awards

• 2009-2017, Outstanding Docent Service Award, Hong Kong Observatory
• 2009, 2011, 2013, 2014, Outstanding Volunteer Service Award, Hong Kong Observatory
• 2005-2007, 2017-2018, Best Service Award, Hong Kong Science Museum
• 1996-2018, Docent Merit Award, Hong Kong Science Museum
• 2014-2015 Honorary Award, Hong Kong Science Museum
• 2004-2005, Docent Long Term Service Award, Hong Kong Science Museum
• 2000-2001, Docent 5 Years' Meritorious Award, Hong Kong Science Museum

Others

Voluntary Services on Popular Science Promotion
2011-present Committee Member, Friends of the Observatory, Hong Kong Observatory
2009-present Docent, Hong Kong Observatory
1996-present Docent, Hong Kong Science Museum

Advisory and Adjudication Services
2017-present Member, Judging Panel, “Searching for Nature Stories” jointly organized by School of Life Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Science Education Section, Education Bureau and Ho Koon Nature Education cum Astronomical Centre (Sponsored by Sik Sik Yuen).
2008-present Member, Initial Judging Panel, Biology and Chemistry Group, "Hong Kong Student Science Project Competition" jointly organized by Innovation and Technology Commission, The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups, Education Bureau and Hong Kong Science Museum.
2010 Guest adjudicator, Background Music Composition Competition for YouTube Weather Video organized by Hong Kong Observatory.
2005-2006 Advisor, Biology and Biochemistry Group, "Hong Kong Student Science Project Competition" jointly organized by Innovation and Technology Commission, The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups, Education and Manpower Bureau (now Education Bureau) and Hong Kong Science Museum.

Consultancy Services on Learning and Teaching Resource Development
2008-2009 Development of learning and teaching resources for the compulsory module "From Genes to Life" of the Integrated Science (S.4-6) curriculum for Education Bureau
2006-2007 Production of learning & teaching resources for the module "Water for Living" with emphasis on Science-Technology-Society-Environment issues related to water for Education Bureau

Training Services
2012 Trainer, Docent Training Scheme 2012 organized by Hong Kong Science Museum
2011 Guest speaker, "NSS Integrated Science Curriculum Learning and Teaching Series (15): Compulsory Module "From Genes to Life" (Workshop) organized by the Education Bureau
2007 Mentor, "Soaring Dinosaurs-Chinese Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Life"-Young Docent Scheme organized by Hong Kong Science Museum
2007 Trainer, Docent Training Scheme 2007 organized by Hong Kong Science Museum
2007 Guest speaker, "NSS Enriching Knowledge for the Integrated Science (S4-6) Curriculum (5)-Water for Living" Session 2 (Workshop) organized by the Education and Manpower Bureau (now Education Bureau)
2007 Speaker and organizing committee member, "小學生科學躍進計劃"之"自然科學營" jointly organized by the Hong Kong School Net and Department of Biology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Address	(Office): Rm 333B, Science Centre North Block (Lab): Rm 127, Science Centre North Block
Phone	(Office): (852) 3943 1393 (Lab): (852) 3943 1492
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Education

Position

• Assistant Lecturer, School of Life Sciences

Research Interests

• Cell biology
• Signal transduction of G proteins 

Representative Publications

• Liu AM, Lo RK, Guo EX, Ho MK, Ye RD, Wong YH. “Ga16 interacts with tetratricopeptide repeat 1 (TPR1) through its b3 region to activate Ras independently of phospholipase Cb signaling” BMC Struct Biol. 2011, 11:17.
• Liu AM, Lo RK, Lee MM, Wang YC, Yeung WW, Ho MK, Su Y, Ye RD, Wong YH. “Ga16 activates Ras by forming a complex with tetratricopeptide repeat 1 (TPR1) and Son of Sevenless (SOS) cellular signalling” Cell Signal.2010, 22:1448-58.
• Liu AM, New DC, Lo KH, Wong YH. "Reporter gene assays", Methods Mol. Biol., 2009, 486:109-23.
• Liu AM, Lo RK, Wise H, Wong YH. “Activation of the prostacyclin receptor in human erythroleukemia cells leads to STAT3 phosphorylation via Gas and Ga16 hybrid signaling.” Cell Signal., 2008, 20:2095-2106.
• Liu AM, Kam AK, Wong YH. “FPRL-1 receptor requires lipid raft, Src family tyrosine kinase, PI3K/Akt and ERK to activate IkB kinase in human U87 astrocytoma cells.” J. Neurochem., 2007, 103:1553-1566.
• Liu AM, Lo RK, Wong CS, Morris C, Wise H, Wong YH. “Activation of STAT3 by Gas distinctively requires PKA, JNK and PI3K”, J. Biol. Chem., 2006, 281:35812-35825.
• Liu AM, Wong YH. “Activation of nuclear factor kB by somatostatin type 2 receptor in pancreatic acinar AR42J cells involves Ga14 and multiple signaling components: A mechanism requiring PKC, CaMKII, c-Src and ERK.” J. Biol. Chem., 2005, 280:34617-34625.
• Liu AM, Wong YH. “m-opioid receptor-mediated phosphorylation of IkB kinase in human neuroblastoma SH-SY5Y cells” Neurosignals, 2005,14:136-142.
• Liu AM, Wong YH. “G16-mediated activation of nuclear factor kB by the adenosine A­1 receptor involves c-Src, protein kinase C, and ERK signaling.” J. Biol. Chem.2004, 279:53196-53204.
• Liu AM, Somers NA, Kazlauskas RJ et al.. “Mapping the substrate selectivity of new hydrolases using colorimetric screening: lipases from Bacillus thermocatenulatus and Ophiostoma piliferum, esterases from Pseudomonas fluorescens and Streptomyces diastatochromogenes” Tetrahedron: Asymmetry 2001, 12:545-556.

Address	(Office): Rm G83, Science Centre South Block
Phone	(Office): (852) 3943 5019
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Education

Position

• Lecturer, School of Life Sciences

Professional Service

• Scientific review
  
• Academic coaching
• Career counselling

Research Interests

• Biochemistry as the basis of life sciences;
• Pedagogical methodology and technology of life science education;
• Science education in multidisciplinary context;
• Modern curriculum, learning outcome, student oriented teaching, and competence assessment theories.

Representative Publications

• ACK Lee, CSY Ma, JJS Chan, BSW Mak, PHK Ngai, & FH Lo. Effects of virtual reality implementation on university students learning motivation and performance in a life science laboratory class. Proceedings of TERA 2021.
• FH Lo, QPY Lau, ALP Kong, AKL Yiu, & PC Shaw. Flipped classroom for biochemistry laboratory class. Proceedings of IUBMB Education Conference 2019.
  
• FH Lo, RMF Lee, RHL Szeto, CKM Mak, SK Kong, & PHK Ngai. eLearning with virtual reality in Biochemistry education. Proceedings of eLearning Forum Asia 2019.
• FH Lo, SK Kong, & PC Shaw. Development of a virtual laboratory for the teaching of immunohistochemistry. Proceedings of Lilly National Conferences-Designing Effective Teaching 2018.
• KC Leung, FH Lo, CLY Cheng, & PHK Ngai. Development of hardware modules for DNA amplification for New Senior Secondary School (NSS) Biology teaching and learning - learn by constructivist approach. Proceedings of Knowledge Exchange Conference 2011. 

Awards

• Poster award (Educational Technology Innovation) for the poster presentation titled ‘From Virtual Reality to Mixed-Reality: Application of Extended Reality Technologies for Biochemistry and Cell Biology Education’ during the Teaching and Learning Innovation Expo 2021 organized by the Chinese University of Hong Kong on 26-30 July 2021.
• Third place winner in the scientific poster presentation for the poster presentation entitled ‘Blended Education with Mobile Apps for Biochemistry Education’ during the IUBMB 2019 Education Conference and 46^th PSBMB Annual Convention with the theme ‘Harnessing Interdisciplinary Education in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology held at the Manila Hotel, Manila City, Philippines on November 13-15, 2019. 

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Education

Positions

• Lecturer, School of Life Sciences, CUHK HK
• Cabinet member, S.H.HO College, CUHK, HK
• Chair, Catering, High Table and Cultural Dining Committee, S.H.HO College, CUHK

Professional Qualifications & Memberships

• Registered Nutritionist (Food, Public Health), Association for Nutrition, UK
• Accredited Dietitian, Hong Kong Academy of Accredited Dietitians, HK
• Member, Hong Kong Dietitians Association, HK
• Registered Dietitian, Commission of Dietetic Registration, USA
• Member, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, USA

Research Interests

• Community and public health nutrition
• Nutrition promotion
• Nutrition and primary healthcare

Representative Publications

1. Joyce Tik Sze Li, Vivian Wing Yan Lee, Janita PC Chau, Samuel YS Wong, Ann Lau, Wallace CH Chan, Peggy PS Yip, Yijian Yang, Fred Ku, Felix YB Sze, Irwin King. Interprofessional Education – Situations of a University in Hong Kong and Major Hurdles to Teachers and Students. Frontiers in Education. doi: 10.3389/feduc.2022.653738
2. Yip PSP, Chan TFJ, He ZY, Leung LK, Leung SFS, Chen ZY. Quantification of breast milk trans fatty acids and trans-fat intake by Hong Kong lactating women. European Journal of Clinical Nutrition 2020;74:765–774
3. Yip PS, Chan VWY, Lee QKY, Lee HM. Diet quality and eating behavioural patterns in preschool children in Hong Kong. Asia Pac J Clin Nutr 2017;26:298-307

Conference Paper / Presentation

1. Lee VWY, Chau JPC, Lai P, Wong S, Lau A, Wong W, Chan W, Yip P, Yang YJ, Ku F, Sze F. "Evaluation of the Feasibility, Acceptance and Educational Values of Interprofessional education at CUHK". 2020
2. Yip PS, Chan VWY. 2013. Diet Quality of Children in Hong Kong. Abstract presented at the 8th Asia Pacific Congress on Clinical Nutrition, Japan
3. Yip PS, Guldan GS. 2009. Computer-tailored healthy eating education improves nutrition knowledge. Abstract presented at the AODA Conference, Kuala Lumpur
4. Arnold CS, Panther E, Yip PS, Behnke K, Moreschi JM. 2006. The Impact of the Fun, Food, and Fitness Camp for Children. Abstract presented at ADA FNCE Conference, Hawaii USA

Research Grants

• 2017-2020, Health and Medical Research Fund (HMRF), Quantification of Breast Milk Trans Fatty Acids and Trans Fat Intake by Hong Kong Lactating Women.
• 2015-2017, Knowledge Transfer Project Fund (KPF), Promotion of healthy lifestyle among middle-aged Chinese population in Hong Kong: An integrated approach using body fat measurement, brief counseling, and mobile apps.
• 2013 – 2014, Knowledge Transfer Project Fund (KPF), Healthy Eating and Active Living for the Elderly.
• 2011-2014, Wyeth (H.K.) Limited, Eating Behavior and Diet Quality among Hong Kong Preschool Children. (Principal Investigator)
• 2011-2012, Knowledge Transfer Unit (KTU), Transferring nutrition knowledge into practice by developing a website for public access. (Principal Investigator)
• 2011, Audit Commission, Consultancy Assignment - Value for Money Audit on Food Labeling

Awards

• Exemplary Teaching Award, Faculty of Science, CUHK HK
• Exemplary Teaching Award, Faculty of Science, CUHK HK

External Services

• Accreditation Assessor, Association for Nutrition, UK
• Chair of Education and Training Committee, Hong Kong Academy of Accredited Dietitians, HK
• Council Member, Hong Kong Academy of Accredited Dietitians, HK
• Chairperson of Nominating Committee, American Oversea Dietetic Association
• Member, Nominating Committee, American Oversea Dietetic Association