Staff Profile

Biography

Dr Emily Wong received her Bachelor of Chinese Medicine and Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmacology and Pharmacy from The University of Hong Kong. She is currently an Assistant Professor and a Programe Leader in Department of Applied Science, School of Science and Technology, Hong Kong Metropolitan University. Her teaching and research mainly focus on Chinese medicine, vascular biology, cancer therapy, and drug authentication. 

Teaching Areas & Research Interests

• Chinese medicine
• Pharmacology
• Vascular biology
• Cancer therapy
• Drug authentication

Academic & Professional Experience

Research Grants

• PI, "Antihypertensive effects of traditional, aqueous and solvent extracts of Danshen, Danshensu and Tanshinone IIA and their combination on Bevacizumab-induced hypertension", RGC FDS (UGC/FDS16/M04/22, HK$1,308,750), 2023.
• PI, “New Development of Rapid and Easy Authentication Method of Single Drug Concentrated Chinese Medicine Granules using Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) coupled with Chemometrics”, RGC FDS (UGC/FDS16/M08/20, HK$1,015,550), 2021.
• PI, “Investigation of anti-tumor effects of Lonicera Japonicae Flos, Lobelia Chinensis Herba and Houttuyniae Herba on human malignant melanoma cell line” OUHK R&D Fund (2019/1.13; HK$199,455), 2020
• PI, “Immunomodulatory effects of Perilla frutescens and N,N-diethyl-3-methylbenzamide (DEET) on human epidermal keratinocytes”, OUHK R&D Fund (2018/1.3; HK$149,600), 2019
• Co-I, “Chemical Analysis of Essential Oils and Applications in Hydrogel-based Devices”, OUHK R&D Fund (ROU/P01/18; HK$150,000), 2019
• PI “Rapid and Easy Discrimination and Authentication of Different Chinese Medicinal Granules Powders by Spectroscopic Fingerprinting Analysis”, OUHK KSSPC Trust (KS 2017/2.3; HK$99,675), 2018

Selected Publications

Journal Articles

• Leung L. Y.-L., Chan S.M.-N., Tam H.L., Wong E.S.-W. (2022). Astaxanthin Influence on Health Outcomes of Adults at Risk of Metabolic Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Nutrients, 14(10):2050
• Wong, E.S.W., Li, R.W., Li, J., Li, R., Seto, S.W., Lee, S.M., Leung, G.P. (2021). Relaxation effect of narirutin on rat mesenteric arteries via nitric oxide release and activation of voltage-gated potassium channels. Eur J Pharmacol 905: 174190.
• Wong, E.S.W., Li, J., Li, R.R., Leung, G.P.H., Ng, J.K.F. (2021). Involvement of different a2 adrenoceptor subtypes in effects of dexmedetomidine on porcine coronary artery. DiePharmazie 76(1): 12-17.
• Wong, E.S.W., Man, R.Y.K., Ng, K.F.J., Susan, W.S.L., Vanhoutte, P.M. (2018). L-arginine and arginase products potentiate dexmedetomidine-induced contractions in the rat aorta. Anesthesiology 128(3): 564-573.
• Wong, E.S.W., Kwok, B.O.T., Tang, K.K.Y., Chan, L.C., Cheung, Z.Y.Y., Im, K.W., Tam, S.Y. The Repellent Effect of Lemongrass Essential Oil on Mosquitoes in Hong Kong. The 2nd Symposium of Research on Energy and Environmental Science (SREES), Hong Kong. 6 June, 2017.
• Lo, C.M., Han, J., Wong, E.S.W., Tang, C.C. (2021). Flexible Learning with Multi-component Blended Learning Mode for Undergraduate Chemistry Courses in the Pandemic of COVID-19. Interactive Technology and Smart Education 18(8): 175-188.
• Lo, C.M., Han, J., Wong, E.S.W. (2020). Chemistry in Aromatherapy – Extraction and Analysis of Essential Oils from Plants of Chamomilla recutita, Cymbopogon nardus, Jasminum officinale and Pelargonium graveolens. Biomedical and Pharmacology Journal, 13(3): 1339-1350.
• Wong, E.S.W., Man, R.Y.K., Vanhoutte, P.M., Ng, K.F.J. L-arginine and Arginase products potentiate contractions to dexmedetomidine in the rat aorta with endothelium in the presence of Nω-nitro-L-arginine methyl ester. Joint Meeting ESH-ISH Hypertension 2014, Athens, Greece. 13-16 June, 2014.
• Wong, E.S.W., Man, R.Y.K., Vanhoutte, P.M., Ng, K.F.J. (2010). Dexmedetomidine induces both relaxations and contractions, via different α2-adrenoceptor subtypes, in the isolated mesenteric artery and aorta of the rat. Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics 335(3): 659-664.
• Wong E.S.W., Man, R.Y.K., Vanhoutte, P.M., Ng, K.F.J. L-arginine and Arginase products increase endothelium-dependent contractions of the rat aorta to dexmedetomidine in the presence of L-NAME. The 4th Scientific Meeting of the Asian Society for Vascular Biology, Hong Kong. 20-21 November, 2010.
• Wong, E.S.W., Man, R.Y.K., Vanhoutte, P.M., Ng, K.F.J. Both D- and L-arginine increase contractions to dexmedetomidine in the presence of L-NAME in the rat aorta with endothelium. WorldPharma2010, Copenhagan, Denmark. 17-23 July, 2010.
• Wong, E.S.W., Man, R.Y.K., Vanhoutte, P.M., Ng, K.F.J. Differential Effects of Alpha-adrenoceptor Agonists on Relaxation in the Mesenteric Artery and Aorta of the Rat. The 10th International Symposium on Mechanisms of Vasodilatation, Matsushima, Miyagi, Japan. 1-3 June, 2009.
• Wong, E.S.W., Man, R.Y.K., Vanhoutte, P.M., Ng, K.F.J. Effects of Dexmedetomidine in Isolated Arteries of Pig and Rat. The 5th International EDHF Symposium, Endothelium, Vasoactive Factors and Inflammation, Tampere, Finland. 24-27 June, 2008.

Selected Professional & Community Services

• External Examiner, Caritas Bianchi College of Careers and Caritas Institute of Higher Education (2016 - 2021)

Further Information

Link to Google Scholar page

Modified Date: 07 Nov, 2023
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