Page 11 - Research and Impact Newsletter Issue 4

Accelerating Research and Impact 8
Prof Jonathan FONG
HK$
General Research Fund
Conservation genomics of two endangered Hong Kong turtles - the big-headed turtle (Platysternon megacephalum) and Beal’s eyed turtle (Sacalia bealei)
1,032,078
Early Career Scheme
Developing environmental DNA approaches to study the ecology and conservation of endangered Hong Kong turtles
827,773
Environment and Conservation Fund
Building a natural history collection of Hong Kong’s amphibians for conservation and education, with a genetic case-study on the endangered Romer’s tree frog (Liuixalus romeri)
1,094,304
Ocean Park Conservation Foundation Hong Kong
Conservation genomics of the critically endangered golden coin turtle (Cuora trifasciata) and application to ex-situ breeding and wildlife DNA forensics
599,722
Croucher Chinese Visitorship
• Comparisonofgutmicrobiotaofwildandcaptiveturtles
• IdentificationforBellamyaspeciesbasedonDNAsequence
• ManagingcaptivebreedingofBeal’seyedturtle(Sacaliabealei)
432,000
Prof SUNG Yik Hei
Agriculture, Fisheries & Conservation Department
• CameraSurveillance&TrapSearchinFreshwaterTurtlePopulationKeySites
• StudyontheConservationStatusofPlatysternonMegacephaluminHongKong • StudyontheGeneticProvenanceofElaphetaeniurainHongKong
1,440,000
Environment and Conservation Fund
Uncover the underground - Distribution and population status of endemic blind snakes and Bogadek’s burrowing lizards
482,400
Ocean Park Conservation Foundation Hong Kong
A data-driven approach to strengthening trade enforcement of turtles
488,544
Prof Paulina WONG
Environment and Conservation Fund
Fine particulate matter pollution from incense burning at temples in Hong Kong
499,920
Total: 6,896,741
Prof SUNG Yik Hei and Prof Paulina WONG of the Unit share the same dedication to creating positive impact on society.