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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

Address	(Office): Room E109, Science Center East Block (Lab): Room LG106 & 108, Run Run Shaw Science Building
Phone	(Office): (852) 3943 6101 (Lab): (852) 3943 8039
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Education

Position

• 2024                 Professor, School of Life Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
• 2015 - 2024      Associate Professor, School of Life Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
• 2013 - 2015      Associate Professor, Microbiology and Cell Sciences, University of Florida
• 2007 - 2013      Assistant Professor, Microbiology and Cell Sciences, University of Florida

Research Interests

• Plant Cell Biology – We examine biogenesis and functions of secretory organelles and plastids in plant cells using molecular biological tools and multiple microscopy methods.
• 3D electron microscopy – We utilize electron tomography to investigate membranous organelles of eukaryotic cells. This advanced electron microscopy technique visualizes organelle structures at nanometer level resolutions in 3D.

Representative Publications

1. Wang, P., Chen, X., Goldbeck, C., Chung, E., & Kang, B.-H. (2017). A distinct class of vesicles derived from the trans-Golgi mediates secretion of xylogalacturonan in the root border cell. The Plant Journal, 92 (4), 596–610. http://doi.org/10.1111/tpj.13704
2. Kim, E.-D., Xiong, Y., Pyo, Y., Kim, D.-H., Kang, B.-H., & Sung, S. (2017). Spatio-temporal analysis of coding and long noncoding transcripts during maize endosperm development. Scientific Reports, 7(1), 1383–14. http://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-017-03878-4
3. Mai, K. K. K., Kang, M. J., & Kang, B.-H. (2017). 3D Printing of Plant Golgi Stacks from Their Electron Tomographic Models. In Plant Cell Morphogenesis (Vol. 1662, pp. 105–113). New York, NY: Springer New York. http://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-7262-3_9
4. Gu, Y., Zebell, S. G., Liang, Z., Wang, S., Kang, B.-H., & Dong, X. (2016). Nuclear Pore Permeabilization Is a Convergent Signaling Event in Effector-Triggered Immunity. Cell, 166(6), 1526–1538.e11. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.cell.2016.07.042
5. Wang, Y., Zhang, Y., Chen, L., Liang, Q., Yin, X.-M., Miao, L., et al. (2016). Kinetics and specificity of paternal mitochondrial elimination in Caenorhabditis elegans. Nature Communications, 7, 12569. http://doi.org/10.1038/ncomms12569
6. Zhou, Q., Li, H., Li, H., Nakagawa, A., Lin, J. L. J., Lee, E. S., et al. (2016). Mitochondrial endonuclease G mediates breakdown of paternal mitochondria upon fertilization. Science, 353(6297), 394–399. http://doi.org/10.1126/science.aaf4777
7. Park, J., Cui, Y., & Kang, B.-H. (2015). AtPGL3 is an Arabidopsis BURP domain protein that is localized to the cell wall and promotes cell enlargement. Frontiers in Plant Science, 6, 412. http://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2015.00412
8. Xiong, Y., Mei, W., Kim, E.-D., Mukherjee, K., Hassanein, H., Barbazuk, W. B., et al. (2014). Adaptive expansion of the maize maternally expressed gene (Meg) family involves changes in expression patterns and protein secondary structures of its members. BMC Plant Biology, 14(1), 197–14. http://doi.org/10.1186/s12870-014-0204-8
9. Lee, K.-H., Park, J., Williams, D. S., Xiong, Y., Hwang, I., & Kang, B.-H. (2013). Defective chloroplast development inhibits maintenance of normal levels of abscisic acid in a mutant of the Arabidopsis RH3 DEAD-box protein during early post-germination growth. The Plant Journal, 73(5), 720–732. http://doi.org/10.1111/tpj.12055
10. Donohoe, B. S., Kang, B.-H., Gerl, M. J., Gergely, Z. R., McMichael, C. M., Bednarek, S. Y., & Staehelin, L. A. (2013). Cis-Golgi cisternal assembly and biosynthetic activation occur sequentially in plants and algae. Traffic 14(5), 551–567. http://doi.org/10.1111/tra.12052

Research Grants

• 2016-2019, Research Grants Council (Hong Kong), Electron Tomography Analysis of Chloroplast Biogenesis in the C3 Plant Arabidopsis and the C4 Plant Maize
• 2015-2019, Rural Development Administration (South Korea), Structural analyses of chloroplast differentiation in a single cell C4 plant
  
• 2011-2015, United States Department of Agriculture, Cell type-specific epigenetic gene regulation in developing maize endosperm

Awards

• Invited Foreign Scholar, Microscopy and Cell Science, Global COE program, Japanese Society for the Promotion of Science (2010)
• Panel member, National Science Foundation, Major Research Instrument program (2010)
• Invited speaker, International Microscopy Congress 17 (2010)
• Finalist, Science in Art | Art in Science exhibition, University of Colorado Health Science Center and Denver Museum of Nature and Science (2006)
• B.S. Summa cum laude, Seoul National University (1994)

Professional Activities

• 2014 -     Editorial Board, Journal of Plant Research
• 2011 -     Review editor, Frontiers in Plant Science (Plant Cell Biology)
• 2007 -     Member, Microscopy Society of America
• 2003 -     Member, American Society of Cell Biology
• 2003 -     Member, American Society of Plant Biology