Projects per year
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Research interests
Biological Sciences - Heart failure and frailty
Biological Sciences - Inflammaging
Biological Sciences - Cardiomyopathies
Biological Sciences - Sports cardiology
Biological Sciences - Inflammaging
Biological Sciences - Cardiomyopathies
Biological Sciences - Sports cardiology
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Education/Academic qualification
MD(Res) in Epidemiology, MD(Res), Imperial College London
2022
PhD in Medical Genetics, PhD, University of Cambridge
2010
MBChB in Medicine and Surgery, MBChB, Chinese University of Hong Kong
2004
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 -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
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Projects
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An 18-year follow-up study on obstructive sleep apnoea in a population-based cohort
FUNG, E. (CoI) & CHAN, K. C. C. (PI)
Health and Medical Research Fund
4/02/22 → 3/08/25
Project: Research
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Advancing Cardiogeriatric Care and Frailty Science in Cardiovascular Disease: From Basic Science to Implementation
McDonagh, J., Davidson, P. M., Afilalo, J., Denfeld, Q., Fung, E., Koirala, B., Ritchie, R. H. & Ferguson, C., Jun 2026, In: Heart Lung and Circulation. 35, 6, p. 709-712 4 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial
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Effects of a music-visual guided physical activity promotion program for adults with intellectual disability in supported care settings: a cluster-randomized controlled trial
Cheng, H. Y., Chair, S. Y., Choi, K. C., Wong, K. K., Tang, W. L., Ali, M. U., Sit, J. W. H. & Fung, E., 11 Feb 2026, In: International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity . 23, 1, 11 p., 11.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal Article › peer-review
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Heart Diseases Can Predict Incident Frailty: A 20-Year Cohort Study in 3,998 Older Adults
Auyeung, T. W., Lee, J. S. W., Fung, E., Leung, J., Kwok, T. & Woo, J., Jun 2026, In: Heart Lung and Circulation. 35, 6, p. 815-820 6 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal Article › peer-review
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Partial Duodeno-Ileal Diversion with Magnetic Compression Anastomosis: A Novel Approach for the Treatment of Type 1 Diabetes Associated Metabolic Derangements in a Porcine Model
Yeung, C. K., Mak, L. Y., Wang, Y., Sreedhar, B., Hill, F. I., Zou, H., Chan, H. W. H., Sun, H., Lau, K. H. K. & Fung, E., Feb 2026, In: Obesity Surgery. 36, 2, p. 723-737 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal Article › peer-review
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Association of GlycA, a composite 1H-NMR marker of systemic inflammation, with LDL particle size, frailty and epigenetic age acceleration
FUNG, E., Ng, K. H., Lau, G. H. W., Yu, K. M., Huang, L., Järvelin, M. R., Woo, J., Lo, C. W., Beck, S. & Ecker, S., 5 Nov 2025, In: European Heart Journal. 46, Supplement_1, 2 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal Article › peer-review
Activities
- 6 Invited
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Integrative analysis of a clinical biomarker with NMR-metabolomics improves frailty classification
FUNG, E. (Invited speaker)
17 Nov 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited
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What have we learned from frail and pre-frail older adults across 18 Districts of Hong Kong?
FUNG, E. (Invited speaker)
10 Nov 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited
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Association of GlycA, a composite 1H-NMR marker of systemic inflammation, with LDL particle size, frailty and epigenetic age acceleration
FUNG, E. (Invited speaker)
29 Aug 2025 → 1 Sept 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited
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Pharmacological Management of Atrial Fibrillation in Heart Failure. Does SGLT2 Inhibitor Help?
FUNG, E. (Invited speaker)
12 Jul 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited
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International Recommendations for Electrocardiographic Interpretation in Athletes. Session: Sports Cardiology: Key Points of ECG Interpretation in Athletes
FUNG, E. (Invited speaker)
20 Jun 2025 → 21 Jun 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited