Literature Research Project Topics

Biochemistry undergraduate programme

2024/25

A Comprehensive Review of Hydrolyzed Collagen Supplementation: Enhancements in Skin Hydration and Elasticity

Comparative Analysis of the Jiangnan and Mediterranean Diets: Implications for The Three Highs Regulation Among Hong Kong Residents

Cancer Immunotherapy: Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Therapy and CAR-T Cell Therapy

Deadliest disease in Hong Kong and their impact on insurance in biochemical perspectives

Humoral immunity against SARS-CoV-2

Hypoxia-driven Inflammation in Atherosclerosis: Pathophysiology, Mechanism and Potential Treatment

Revisiting Skeeter Syndrome: Pathophysiology, Manifestations, Diagnosis, and Advances in Treatment

The Connection between Microbiota Dysbiosis and Covid 19 Severity

The main methods and development history of molecular targeted therapy for cancer

The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Protein Research

2023/24

Analyzing Polycystic Kidney Disease and Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy in Cat Breeds

Elite Controllers and Alternative Paths in Combating Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)

Evaluation of DNA Delivery Methods for Genetically Modified Crop Production

How Yakult works on COVID-19

Immunotherapies against cancer

Investigating the Role of Gut Bacteria in Human Health

Investigation the injury rate and major causes on Soccer player

Resolving the Complexity of Alzheimer’s Disease: Pathogenesis and Therapeutical Approaches

The brain’s glymphatic system and AQP4 channels, and their implications in Alzheimer’s disease

The potential of Capsaicin in treating cancers

Uncontrolled Hedonic Eating: Neurological Mechanism and Treatment – In the Context of Binge Eating Disorder

2022/23

Bacteriophage

Combating COVID-19 with a potent 3CLpro inhibitor

Factors Affecting the Sensitivity of Rapid Antigen Test

Neurobiology of ADHD

Low Bone Density in Korean Women with Anorexia Nervosa and Its Improvement
through Nutritional Rehabilitation

The effect of Intermittent fasting (IF) on Cardiovascular disease and Diabetes

The Link Between Nutrition and Depression

2021/22

Cancer immunotherapy and its progression

Investigating the Relationship Between Vitamin DStatus and Depression

SARS-CoV-2 and its vaccines, with emphasis on BNT162b2 and CoronaVac

Review on the health impacts of aspartame

The Significance of Coffee Beans Species and Post-Harvest Processing to the Quality of
Coffee

2020/21

Are electronic cigarettes a healthier and desirable alternative comparing with smoking
or tobacco?

A review on the conservation measures for Sousa chinensis in Hong Kong

Biomarkers for screening colorectal cancer

Comparison of breastfeeding and infant formula feeding on infant

Comparison of breastfeeding and infant formula feeding on infant

How foods affect sport performance

Literature Review on Premenstrual Syndrome

The coral communities in Hong Kong

2019/20

A Brief Review of Resistance Training and Nutrition Need

Immunotherapy for Triple-Negative Breast Cancer

Oxytocin: from peripheral effects to tissue healing

Testosterone on Muscle Hypertrophy And the Adverse Effects

The Behavioral and Environmental causes and Treatments of Colorectal Cancer (CRC)

2018/19

Anticancer immunotherapy by CTLA-4 blockade

Coffee can enhance exercise performance

Environmental change and wine quality

Microplastics affect in marine and coastal ecosystem

PD-1/ PD-L1 in the context of Cancer Therapy

The efficacy of curcumin, a natural colorant

The health benefits of Japanese Green Tea to human body: Cancer, Cardiovascular disease and Obesity

The role of C1 inhibitor in hereditary angioedema

2017/18

Can Ginkgo Biloba extract improve memory?

Literature review of tissue regeneration in medical use

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) Immunotherapy Targeting PD-1 Pathway

The cause, pathogenesis and the treatment of the Clostridium difficile

The Current Situation and Conservation of Hong Kong Wild Terrestrial Mammals

Sickle cell anemia

2016/17

Chemotherapy for Lung Cancer—Useful but Dangerous tool

Combinatory effect of Green Tea Catechin EGCG with Anti-cancer Drugs

Genetic switches using CRISPR-Cas9 system

Literature review of analysis on three kinds of causes of Epilepsy

Tardigrades

The prion disease – new variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease

2015/16

Biochemistry of lead in drinking water

Engineered bacteria for biofuels production from carbon dioxide

Medicinal benefits and anti-inflammatory effect of ginger

The dance of immunity: how music relates to immune system

The Biochemistry of Sleep

UV-filter Benzophenone-3(BP-3) as endocrine disruptor

Biochemistry postgraduate programme

2024/25

Integrating Traditional Chinese Dietary with Modern Technology for Healthy Diet

The immune response to Helicobacter pylori: mechanisms underlying persistent bacterial infection

The Role of Diet Therapy in the Treatment of Chronic Diseases: A Comparative Literature Review of the Mediterranean, Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension, and Low-carbohydrate diets

2023/24

Cadmium Contamination in Potato

Methods for weight management

The effect of green tea extractions on lung cancer, prostate cancer, and cardiovascular diseases

2022/23

Effects of intermittent fasting and resistance training on diabetes mellitus

Potential iron-mediated therapy for cardiovascular disease

The Biochemical Basis of Jellyfish Injuries

Threats in Food Management

2021/22

The biochemistry and culture of foods and drinks

2020/21

Biochemical basis of wilderness medicine (2 projects)