Christopher Wai-Keung LAI (Assistant Professor) QUALIFICATIONS: Fellow, The Hong Kong College of Radiographers and Radiation Therapists Cert. in Central Nervous System I Module, The Erasmus Course on Magnetic Resonance Imaging Cert. in Digital Mammography, The Hong Kong College of Radiographers and Radiation Therapists Cert. in Medical Imaging and Information Administrator, The International Accreditation Board for Special Radiological Technologist Cert. in SPECT Physics and Instrumentation, The Canadian of Medical Radiation Technologist PhD (Clinical Pharmacology), The Chinese University of Hong Kong BSc (Radiography), The Hong Kong Polytechnic University BRIEF OUTLINE OF EXPERIENCE AND POSTS HELD: 2012- Assistant Professor, Department of Health Technology and Informatics, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University 20122013 Visiting Lecturer (Part-time), Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University 20102012 Senior Instructor and Radiography Clinic Coordinator, Department of Health Technology and Informatics, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University 19962010 Radiographer I/II, Hospital Authority, Hong Kong RESEARCH INTERESTS: • General: Vascular imaging; Musculoskeletal imaging, Bioinformatics; Identification of biomarkers • Specific: Assessment of endothelial function; Atherosclerosis in Diabetes; Assessment of the median nerve in relations to the Carpal Tunnel Syndrome; Breast Imaging RESEARCH TEAM: • Currently supervising /co-supervising three PhD students Department of Health Technology & Informatics, PolyU SERVICES TO PROFESSIONAL & SCIENTIFIC BODIES, CONSULTANCIES: • Member of the Board of Examination Committee, Radiographers Board, Hong Kong • Member of the Board of Education Committee, Radiographers Board, Hong Kong • Member of the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society • Associate member of the European Society of Radiology • Member of the Hong Kong Radiographers’ Association • Academic Secretary of the Hong Kong Radiographers’ Association • Hospital Coordinator of the Hong Kong Radiographers’ Association • Radiography Alumni Coordinator of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University • Advisor of the Angel of Diabetic organization • Scientific Committee Director of the 1st Hong Kong Radiographers and Radiation Technologist Conference • Associate member of the European Society of Thoracic Imaging • Scientific Committee member of the 2nd Hong Kong Radiographers and Radiation Technologist Conference • External Examiner (MPhil Thesis), The University of Hong Kong • External Secretary of the Radiography Alumni Association of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University • Editor of the OMICS Journal of Radiology • Advisory Editorial Board Member of the Journal of Bioinfo Medical Imaging • Reviewer of academic journals including Journal of Ergonomics, Journal of Health & Medical Informatics and Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences AWARDS: 1996 Sonca Gold Medal Award, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University 1996 Best Student in Professional Practices, The Hong Kong Radiographers’ Association 1996 Best Student in Diagnostic Radiography, The Hong Kong Radiographers’ Association 2011 Silver Award Oral Presentation, Lai, C.W.K.. Ultrasonographic assessment of endothelial function in normal healthy Chinese subjects. 18th Asia and Australasia Conference of Radiological Technologists. Kaohsiung, Taiwan. 2011 Faculty Award for Outstanding Performance/Achievement, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University 2012 BSc (Hons) Radiography Final Year Project Best Poster Award. Chan, W.F., Chiu, Y.T., Lam, T.K., Lau, P.M., Law, W.S. and Lai, C.W.K..Median Nerve Longitudinal Movement, Cross-sectional Area and Flattening Ratio in Healthy Young Adults: Analysis During Mouse-clicking and Mobile-phone Keying Tasks. (As Supervisor) 2012 Special Prize for Creativity and Hand On Learning Award. Law, W.S., Ma, Y.S., Lee, H.M., Chan, L. and Lai, C.W.K.. Project title: Planar Head Dynamic. PolyU-HTI bite-size learning competition. (As Supervisor) 2012 Special Prize for Creative Concept and Entrepreneurial Spirit Award. Tang, H.Y., Mak, S.M., Wong and Lai, C.W.K.. Project title: Fluoro Girls. PolyU-HTI bite-size learning competition. (As Supervisor) 2013 Travel Award. Chiu, Y.T., Law WS, Lau, P.M., Chan, W.F., Lam, T.K. and Lai, C.W.K.. Improper wrist position in the use of modern electronic device may exacerbate the risk of carpal tunnel syndrome. Japan Radiology Congress 2013. Yokohama, Japan. 2013 Travel Award. Cheung, H.Y., Lai, C.W.K., Chan, T.P., Wong, T.H., Wong, T.K., Tsang, K.K., et al. Evaluation of five techniques for eye dose reduction in Brain CT. Japan Radiology Congress 2013. Yokohama, Japan. 12/15/2014 2 Department of Health Technology & Informatics, PolyU FUNDS AND GRANTS: 2012 ISRRT Research Fund. International Society of Radiographers and Radiological Technologists. (Principal Investigator) 2013 HKCRRT Research Fund. The Hong Kong College of Radiographers and Radiation Therapists. (Principal Investigator) 2013 Large Equipment Grant. The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. (Team Leader) PEER-REVIEWED PAPER PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATION: • • • • • • • • • • • Lai, C.W.K. and Chan J.C.N. . Functional and structural changes of the arterial wall in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients. 11th International Society of Radiographers and Radiological Technologists Conference World Conference. Sydney, Australia. 2000 Chan, W. B., Ma, R. C. W., Chan, N. N., Ng, M. C. Y., Lee, Z. S. K., Lai, C. W. K., et al. (2004). Increased leptin concentrations and lack of gender difference in type 2 diabetic patients with nephropathy. Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice, 64(2), 9398. Lai, C.W.K.. What to do and how to do in the Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory. Radiographer Continuing Education Program, Hospital Authority. Hong Kong. 2006 Chan, W. B., Chan, N. N., Lai, C. W. K., So, W. Y., Lo, M. K. W., Lee, K. F., et al. (2006). Vascular defect beyond the endothelium in type II diabetic patients with overt nephropathy and moderate renal insufficiency. Kidney International, 70(4), 711-716. Lai, C.W.K.. Plain Film Quality Improvement Program. Annual Scientific Program, The Hong Kong Radiographers Association. Hong Kong. 2008. Lai, C.W.K.. Predictive value of CT signs in acute appendicitis. Inauguration Conference of The Hong Kong College of Radiographer and Radiation Therapists. Hong Kong. 2008. Lai, C.W.K. Ultrasonographic assessment of endothelial function in normal healthy Chinese subjects. 18th Asia and Australasia Conference of Radiological Technologists. Kaohsiung, Taiwan. 2011. Chiu, Y.T., Law WS, Lau, P.M., Chan, W.F., Lam, T.K. and Lai, C.W.K.. Improper wrist position in the use of modern electronic device may exacerbate the risk of carpal tunnel syndrome. Japan Radiology Congress 2013. Yokohama, Japan. 2013. Cheung, H.Y., Lai, C.W.K., Chan, T.P., Wong, T.H., Wong, T.K., Tsang, K.K., et al. Evaluation of five techniques for eye dose reduction in Brain CT. Japan Radiology Congress 2013. Yokohama, Japan. 2013. Wong, M.Y., Tam, S.Y., Lai, C.W.K., Tang, F.H. and Law, H.K.W. Validation of a computer-aided diagnosis program in measuring thoracic curvature from routine chest radiographs. The First Hong Kong Radiographers and Radiation Therapists Conference. Hong Kong. 2013. Lai, C.W.K., Leung, H.M.P. and Law, K.W.H. The susceptibility of X-ray cassettes contamination with Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) during portable X-ray examination. Conference on Macao Radiology 2013. Macau, China. 2013. 12/15/2014 3 Department of Health Technology & Informatics, PolyU • • • • • • • • • Cheung, A.H.Y., Lai, C.W.K., Wong, E., Yu, B., Chan, C. and Law, M. Imaging of Brain CT: Weighing between Image Quality and Eye Dose Reduction. The European Congress of Radiology. Vienna, Austria. 2013 Lai, C.W.K., Cheung, H.Y., Chan, T.P. and Wong, T.H.. The efficacy of bismuth shield and BOLUS in reducing eye dose during CT brain examinations: A phantom study. 22nd Annual Scientific Meeting of European Society of Thoracic Imaging. Amsterdam, The Netherlands. 2014. Lai, C.W.K. and Mak, W.Y.. Acute effect on arterial stiffness after performed resistance exercise using Valsalva maneuver during exertion. 22nd Annual Scientific Meeting of European Society of Thoracic Imaging. Amsterdam, The Netherlands. 2014. Yuan, C., Lai, C.W.K., Chan, W.C., Chow, M., Law, W.K.W. and Ying, M. Cumulative effects of hypertension, dyslipidemia, and chronic kidney disease on carotid atherosclerosis in Chinese patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Journal of diabetes research. 2014;2014:179686. Woo, W.H.C., White, P. and Lai, C.W.K.. Musculoskeletal impact of electronic device usage by University students in Hong Kong: an evaluation by means of ultrasound examination and self-reported questionnaire. 18th International Society of Radiographers and Radiological Technologists Conference World Conference. Helsinki, Finland. 2014. Woo, E.H.C., White, P. and Lai, C.W.K.. Carpal Tunnel area as a risk factor for Carpal Tunnel syndrome: Ultrasonographic measurements of median nerve and transverse carpal ligament. 18th International Society of Radiographers and Radiological Technologists Conference World Conference. Helsinki, Finland. 2014. Lai, C.W.K., Chiu, Y. T. and Law, W. S. The deformation and longitudinal excursion of median nerve during digits movement and wrist extension. Manual Therapy, available online 25 June 2014, ISSN 1356-689X, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.math.2014.06.005. Yuan, C., Lai, C.W.K., Chan, W.C., Chow, M., Law, W.K.W. and Ying, M. “The Effect of Diabetes Self-Management Education on Body Weight, Glycemic Control, and Other Metabolic Markers in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus,” Journal of Diabetes Research. 2014: 78976. Lai, C.W.K., Leung, P.H.M. and Law, H.K.W. Contamination of X-ray cassettes with MRSA during portable X-ray examination. Jacobs Journal of Microbiology and Pathology. 2014;1(1):007 “Please send your CV to [email protected] if you are interested in pursuing a PhD with us” 12/15/2014 4
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