BSc (HKU) MPhil (HKU) PhD (Bham)

Ocular imaging

Chinese University of Hong Kong

Dr Cheung’s main research interest is “imaging of the eye”, based on the concept that the eyes are the “window” to the human circulation and nervous systems. Changes in the retinal blood vessels and the optic nerve mirror parallel changes in the brain and other organs in the body and can now be imaged using new technology easily. She has conducted a number of major studies testing the validity of different automated computer programs to perform objective and quantitative assessment of a new class of retinal vascular and optic nerve parameters for evaluation of diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, Alzheimer’s disease and stroke. The findings of these studies have impacted on understanding of major eye diseases and brain diseases, leading to the development of a more targeted and effective screening strategy using state-of-the-art ocular imaging technology for prevention of blindness and early detection of brain diseases, which has immense potential to lead to impactful benefits to both science and society. Dr Cheung is editorial board member of Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, Hypertension Research, the Asia-Pacific Journal of Ophthalmology, World Journal of Ophthalmology and Annals of Eye Science. She is also a regular reviewer for more than 15 top ranking journals including Ophthalmology, JAMA Ophthalmology, American Journal of Ophthalmology, British Journal of Ophthalmology, Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science, Alzheimer’s and Dementia, Lancet Neurology and IEEE Transactions on Medical Imaging. She also served as a reviewer for international grant funding agencies. Dr Cheung has authored more than 180 original research articles and 19 review articles in SCI international indexed peer reviewed journals, and 10 book chapters. She has received completive research grants from General Research Fund (GRF) Hong Kong, Health and Medical Research Fund (HMRF) Hong Kong and BrightFocus Foundation.