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Research interests
Dr. Fiona Chen's research focuses on cerebrovascular diseases, particularly stroke and vascular dementia. She has extensive expertise in advanced neuroimaging, with a strong emphasis on high‑resolution MRI vessel wall imaging and ultrasound sceening. Her work integrates MRI with hemodynamic and clinical markers to improve precision diagnosis, risk prediction, and understanding of vascular cognitive impairment and stroke recurrence.
Education/Academic qualification
Doctorate, PhD in Anatomy and Cellular Pathology, Department of Anatomy and Cellular Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Master, Mphil of Medicine in Clinical Neurology, Department of Neurology, The First Affiliate Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, PR China
Bachelor, Bachelor of Medicine , Shandong Medical University, China
External positions
Assistatnt Professor , Department of Health Technology and Informatics, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
18 May 2018 → 31 Dec 2024
Research Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine &Therapeutics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
1 Jan 2013 → 17 May 2018
Post-doctoral Fellow, Department of Medicine &Therapeutics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Research Assistant , Department of Medicine &Therapeutics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Keywords
- RZ Other systems of medicine
- Neurology
- Radiology
- Dementia
- Stroke
- imaging
- ultrasound
- RA0421 Public health. Hygiene. Preventive Medicine
- Risk Management
- Prevention
- Community care
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Immersive Ethics: Leveraging the Metaverse to Enhance Healthcare Ethics Education
Chen, F.X.-Y. (PI), Law, T. S. V. (CoI), CHU , K.-M. C. (CoI) & TSUI, E. (CoI)
1/02/26 → 31/01/28
Project: Research
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Developing Knowledge Driven Multimodal Framework for 3D MRI Analysis and Interpretation: Grounding Visual Language Models for Diagnostic Reasoning | Faculty Development Scheme (FDS), Research Grants Council (RGC) Competitive Research Funding Schemes for the Local Self-financing Degree Sector 2025/26 | Project Reference No.: UGC/FDS24/E20/25| HK$ 654,945
Khan, S. (PI), Nawaz, M. (CoI), Qureshi, R. (CoI) & Chen, F.X.-Y. (CoI)
1/01/26 → 31/12/28
Project: Research
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Enhancing Student Research Engagement through Course-Based Undergraduate Research Experiences (CURE) Model in Service Learning for Community Elderly
Chen, F.X.-Y. (PI), Fong, Y. F. B. (PI) & Wong , C. M. (PI)
9/06/25 → 8/12/26
Project: Research
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Survey on Healthcare Needs of Hong Kong Citizens Living in the Greater Bay Area
Chen, F.X.-Y. (PI)
28/07/25 → 27/07/26
Project: Research
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Critical Closing Pressure Mediates the Association of Intracranial Artery Calcification with White Matter Hyperintensities
Li, X., Zhong, G., Chen, J., Li, X., Gao, Q., Bos, D. & Chen, X., 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: Cerebrovascular Diseases Extra. p. 45-53 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Effectiveness of a Blended Intervention to Promote Physical Activity Among Office Employees: Randomized Controlled Trial
Sun, Y., Gao, Y., Ou, Y. T., Wang, X., Xie, Y., Chen, X. Y., Fong, S. S. M., Yajun Huang, W., Zhang, C. Q., Baker, J. S. & Hagger, M. S., 2026, In: Journal of Medical Internet Research. 28, e80249.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access2 Citations (Scopus) -
Enhancing Gross Human Anatomy Education with Virtual Reality: Assessing Effectiveness, Student Engagement, and the Case for a Blended Approach
Chiyanika, C., Chen, F. X. Y., Lau, B. W. M., Wong, C. M. & Leung, P. H. M., 2026, Lecture Notes in Educational Technology. Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, p. 49-57 9 p. (Lecture Notes in Educational Technology; vol. Part F1611).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Exercise Effect on Cerebral Artery Hemodynamic and Morphology in Stroke Patients: A Randomized Trial
Gunda, S. T., Chen, Z., Yip, J. H. Y., Ng, V. T. K., Han, X., Qu, J., Chen, X., Ying, M. T. C. & Pang, M. Y. C., May 2026, In: CNS Neuroscience and Therapeutics. 32, 5, e70942.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access1 Citation (Scopus) -
Lack of Anterior Communicating Artery Is Associated with Symptomatic Middle Cerebral Artery Atherosclerosis
Li, J., Yang, W., Zheng, L., Li, X., Chu, W. C., Leung, T. W. & Chen, X., May 2026, In: Biomedicines. 14, 5, 1122.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access
Activities
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The Eighth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University
Chen, F.X.-Y. (Visiting researcher)
21 Apr 2026Activity: Visiting an external institution › Visiting an external academic institution
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Pingshan Community Health Centre in Shenzhen
Chen, F.X.-Y. (Visiting researcher)
5 Mar 2026Activity: Visiting an external institution › Visiting an external academic institution
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Assocated Medical Supplies Co. Ltd
Chen, F.X.-Y. (Visiting researcher)
7 Feb 2026Activity: Visiting an external institution › Visiting an external academic institution
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Qiaoshu Wang
Chen, F.X.-Y. (Host)
12 Jan 2026 → 16 Jan 2026Activity: Hosting a visitor › Hosting an academic visitor
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Shenzhen Second People's Hospital (The first affiliated hospital of Shenzhen University))
Chen, F.X.-Y. (Visiting researcher)
1 Jan 2026Activity: Visiting an external institution › Visiting an external academic institution