Biography
- S H Ho Associate Professor of Life Science in Division of Life Science at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
- Research interests include aging, muscle stem cells, single particle / molecule / cell studies, muscular dystrophy, and stem cell biology
- RFS project — to explore the regulation of adult stem cell quiescence and activation through translational control, examine the translational control mechanisms that govern MuSC quiescence and exit, and investigate how dysregulation of their associated pathways contributes to MuSC aging. Completing this project will provide insights into the translational control mechanisms governing MuSC functions and highlight novel therapeutic targets to protect MuSCs against aging for better tissue health
- Awards and Honours:
- RGC Research Fellow (2024)
- Croucher Innovation Award (2015)
Project Title
- Post-transcriptional Regulation of Muscle Stem Cell Quiescence During Physiological Conditions and Aging
Award Citation
In recognition of Professor Tom Cheung's contributions to adult stem cell aging, particularly uncovering the post-transcriptional regulatory mechanisms regulating muscle stem cell (MuSC) quiescence during physiological conditions and aging, the Research Grants Council (RGC) awards this fellowship to support his continued research under the Council's Research Fellow Scheme. The Cheung laboratory is dedicated to understanding how aging affects MuSC functions and how this impacts skeletal muscle homeostasis and repair. The ultimate goal of the Cheung laboratory is to develop novel strategies to restore adult stem cell functions as anti-aging therapies, which can improve the quality of life and enable healthy aging in an increasingly aging human population. Professor Cheung expresses his heartfelt gratitude to the RGC for this fellowship, which empowers him and his team to further their impactful research on adult stem cell aging.