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Research interests
Biological Sciences - Neuroscience
Biological Sciences - Cellular and molecular mechanisms
Biological Sciences - Neurodegenerative disease
Biological Sciences - Cellular and molecular mechanisms
Biological Sciences - Neurodegenerative disease
Position Held
Associate Director of Center for Stem Cell Research
Associate Director of Daniel and Mayce Yu Molecular Neuroscience Center
Associate Director of Brain and Intelligence Research Institute
Associate Director of Daniel and Mayce Yu Molecular Neuroscience Center
Associate Director of Brain and Intelligence Research Institute
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):
Education/Academic qualification
PhD in Biology, PhD, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
1998
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Deciphering the Factors of Longevity through a Multi-Omics Study in Long-Lived Individuals in Hong Kong
WONG, H. Y. (CoPI), FU, K. Y. (CoPI), IP, F. C. F. (CoPI), IP, N.Y.-Y. (PI) & MOK, K. Y. B. (CoPI)
1/12/25 → 31/12/29
Project: Research
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Explainable AI for Early Prediction of Alzheimer's Disease Using Proteomics and Clinical Data
WONG, H. Y. (CoI), FU, K. Y. (PI), IP, N.Y.-Y. (CoPI) & LV, G. (CoI)
1/06/25 → 31/05/26
Project: Research
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Investigating the functional roles of Nell-1, a growth factor associated with neurodegeneration, in nervous systems
FU, K. Y. (PI) & IP, N.Y.-Y. (CoI)
1/01/25 → 31/12/27
Project: Research
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Investigating the effects and underlying mechanisms of Aβ reduction on Alzheimer’s pathologies in a transgenic mouse model
FU, K. Y. (CoI), IP, N.Y.-Y. (CoI) & DUAN, Y. (PI)
1/07/24 → 30/06/27
Project: Research
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SIAT-HKUST Joint Laboratory for Brain Science
WU, A. R. (CoPI), WU, Z. (CoPI), FU, K. Y. (CoPI), IP, F. C. F. (CoPI), IP, N.Y.-Y. (CoPI), QU, J. (CoPI), BU, G. (CoPI), LIU, K. (PI) & CHEUNG, T. (CoPI)
1/01/24 → 31/12/28
Project: Research
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An ABCA1 missense variant decreases cholesterol efflux and confers Alzheimer's disease risk in the Chinese population
Liu, S. K., Cao, H., Yang, X., Zhou, X., Chen, Y., Fu, W. Y., Chan, S. Y., Ip, F. C. F., Mok, K. Y., Mok, V. C. T., Kwok, T. C. Y., Hardy, J., Fu, A. K. Y. & Ip, N. Y., Aug 2025, In: Journal of Alzheimer's Disease. 106, 3, p. 996-1009 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal Article › peer-review
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Astrocytic EphA4 signaling is important for the elimination of excitatory synapses in Alzheimer’s disease
Yang, X., Wang, Y., Qiao, Y., Lin, J., Lau, J. K. Y., Fu, W. Y., Fu, A. K. Y. & Ip, N. Y., 19 Feb 2025, In: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America. 122, 7, e2420324122.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal Article › peer-review
Open Access3 Citations (Scopus) -
BIOMARKERS FOR NEURODEGENERATIVE DISEASES
FU, K. Y. (Inventor), IP, N.Y.-Y. (Inventor), JIANG, Y. (Inventor), OUYANG, L. (Inventor) & Ip, C. F. F. (Inventor), 18 Dec 2025, IPC No. G16B 40/00, C12Q 1/6883, G01N 33/68, 10 Jun 2025, Priority date 12 Jun 2024, Priority No. US63/658,952Research output: Patent
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Crispr-Mediated Manipulation of APP Expression as a Therapeutic Approach for Amyloid Pathologies
IP, N. Y. Y. (Inventor), FU, K. Y. (Inventor), DUAN, Y. (Inventor) & YE, T. (Inventor), 2 May 2025, IPC No. A61K 48/00, A61P 25/28, C12N 15/10, C12N 15/90, 28 Oct 2022, Priority date 28 Oct 2021, Priority No. US63/272,689Research output: Patent
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Crispr-Mediated Manipulation of APP Expression as a Therapeutic Approach for Amyloid Pathologies
IP, N. Y. Y. (Key Inventor), FU, K. Y. (Inventor), DUAN, Y. (Inventor) & YE, T. (Inventor), 1 May 2025, IPC No. A61K 48/00, C12N 9/22, C12N 15/11, C12N 15/86, C12Q 1/6883, 28 Oct 2022, Priority date 28 Oct 2021, Priority No. US63/272,689Research output: Patent
Awards
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2021 Major Breakthrough of Neuroscience in China
IP, N.Y.-Y. (Recipient) & FU, K. Y. (Recipient), Jan 2021
Prize: Best Paper Award and Prize