On 26 June 2026, the Research Grants Council (RGC) announced the funding results of the General Research Fund (GRF) and the Early Career Scheme (ECS) for 2026/27. In this round of exercise, five research projects led by faculty members of the Department of Neuroscience (NS) were awarded funding under GRF, totaling close to HK$7 million after a rigorous review process.
| Project Title | |
|---|---|
| Prof. Wing Ho Yung | How observation modulates motivation - Neural mechanism of vicarious reinforcement |
| Prof. Qiang Liu | Toward a Complete Biophysical Atlas of the C. elegans Nervous System |
| Prof. Zhitao Hu | Mechanistic Insights into the Regulation of Synaptic Transmission by Dual Ca²⁺ Sensors |
| Prof. Jessica A. Liu | Elucidating the impacts of intermittent fasting on glial heterogeneity underlying pain resolution and relapse |
| Prof. Ying Li | Astrocytic Cholecystokinin Signaling in the Dentate Gyrus Controls Cognitive Memory |
These outstanding results are a testament to our researchers’ hard work and dedication. Congratulations!