Division of Nephrology

To provide top quality care for our renal patients; To build a world class centre in delivering service and performing research, in areas of general nephrology, dialysis and transplantation; To excel in research on clinical and nursing care as much as in basic science nephrology.

Head of Division Dr. Wing-Fai Pang, Consultant
Academic Staff and Clinical Staff Prof. Cheuk-Chun Szeto, Professor
Prof. Jack Kit-Chung Ng, Assistant Professor (Clinical)
Prof. Philip Kam-Tao Li, Honorary Professor of Medicine
Dr. Kai-Ming Chow, Consultant & Chief of Service
Dr. Vickie Wai-Ki Kwong, Associate Consultant
Dr. Gordon Chun-Kau Chan, Associate Consultant
Dr. Winston Wing-Shing Fung, Associate Consultant
Dr. Jessica Man-Ka Yeung, Associate Consultant
Dr. Sam Lik-Fung Lau, Associate Consultant
Dr. Amelia Chien-Wei Chao, Fellow
Dr. Phoebe Wing-Lam Ho, Fellow
Dr. Vanessa Wing-Lam Tao, Fellow
Nursing Staff Phyllis MS Cheng
Research Staff Cathy CW Luk

Research Interests

  • Glomerulonephritis: Genetics, immunopathogenesis and treatment of glomerulonephritis, particularly lupus nephritis and IgA nephropathy

  • Peritoneal dialysis: Pathobiology of peritoneal transport, biocompatibility of peritoneal dialysis solutions, preservation of residual renal function, optimal use of erythropoietin, cardiovascular disease, malnutrition and other metabolic complications of peritoneal dialysis

  • Transplantation: Management of chronic allograft nephropathies and metabolic problems of kidney transplantation

Selected Publications

  1. Ng JKC, et al. Evaluation of a Fourth-Generation Subcutaneous Real-Time Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) in Individuals With Diabetes on Peritoneal Dialysis. Diabetes Care. 2023 Jun 1;46(6):1191-1195.

  2. Chan GC, et al. Frailty in patients on dialysis. Kidney Int. 2024 Jul;106(1):35-49.

  3. Fung WW, et al. Clinical Characteristics and Kidney Outcomes in Chinese Patients with Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease. Kidney360. 2024 May 1;5(5):715-723.

  4. Li CL, et al. Gut permeability, circulating bacterial fragments and measures of congestion in peritoneal dialysis. Clin Kidney J. 2024 Mar 6;17(3):sfae056.

  5. Fung WW, et al. Pharmacokinetics of Apixaban Among Peritoneal Dialysis Patients. Kidney Med. 2023 May 2;5(8):100646.

  6. Chow KM, et al. ISPD Catheter-related Infection Recommendations: 2023 Update. Perit Dial Int. 2023 May;43(3):201-219.

  7. Li PK, et al. ISPD peritonitis guideline recommendations: 2022 update on prevention and treatment. Perit Dial Int. 2022 Mar;42(2):110-153.

  8. Chan GCK, et al. Safety Profile and Clinical and Virological Outcomes of Nirmatrelvir-Ritonavir Treatment in Patients With Advanced Chronic Kidney Disease and Coronavirus Disease 2019. Clin Infect Dis. 2023 Nov 17;77(10):1406-1412.

  9. Chan CKW, et al. A sub-10-nm, folic acid-conjugated gold nanoparticle as self-therapeutic treatment of tubulointerstitial fibrosis. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2023 Oct 17;120(42):e2305662120.

  10. Ng JK, et al. The Impact of Volume Overload on the Longitudinal Change of Adipose and Lean Tissue Mass in Incident Chinese Peritoneal Dialysis Patients. Nutrients. 2022 Sep 30;14(19):4076.