The role of hypoxia inducible gene function in deformity progression in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

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Grant Data
Project Title
The role of hypoxia inducible gene function in deformity progression in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Principal Investigator
Professor Cheung, Kenneth Man Chee   (Principal Investigator (PI))
Co-Investigator(s)
Dr Leung Victor Yu Leong   (Co-Investigator)
Dr Hu Yong   (Co-Investigator)
Dr Tam Wai Kit   (Co-Investigator)
Duration
36
Start Date
2018-04-01
Amount
1061660
Conference Title
The role of hypoxia inducible gene function in deformity progression in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Presentation Title
Keywords
Adolescent Idiopathic, Hypoxia, Myogenesis
Discipline
Others - Medicine, Dentistry and Health
HKU Project Code
05163206
Grant Type
Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Funding Year
2017
Status
Completed
Objectives
We aim to study the association between HIF-αs and muscle toning/ myogenesis in an Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) cohort.