School of Biomedical Sciences
生物醫學學院
The Chinese University of Hong Kong 香港中文大學

Dr LAU Sin Nga Ann


LAU Sin Nga AnnPrincipal Lecturer

B.Sc., Ph.D.

Telephone:  3943 1392

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Address:  610E, Choh-Ming Li Basic Medical Sciences Building, CUHK

 

 

 

 

 

Biography

Dr LAU Sin Nga Ann  (劉善雅) is a Principal Lecturer and Associate Director (Undergraduate Education) in the School of Biomedical Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong and the Director of BSc in Biomedical Sciences Programme. She received her BSc (Biology, first-class Honours) and PhD (Molecular Endocrinology) from The University of Hong Kong, with her doctoral training at Population Council, Centre for Biomedical Research (CBR) in Rockefeller University at New York City where she studied the roles of trafficking molecules at the epithelial tight and adherens junctions, and the mechanisms of non-hormonal approach in disrupting Sertoli-germ cell interactions. She is experienced in curriculum development and has developed a wide range of courses including Faculty Package, undergraduate courses for Biomedical Sciences, Pharmacy, and Biomedical Engineering Programmes. Her teaching interests range from human genetics, endocrinology, reproductive biology, bioethics, biotechnology, to specialized topics like disorders of sex development (DSDs).

Ann is currently the Assistant Dean (Health Sciences Education) of the Faculty of Medicine, and the Co-Director of the Centre for Bioethics. She is the recipient of the Faculty’s Education Award 2019.

  1. Molecular endocrinology, reproductive biology, cell biology, human genetics, bioethics, biotechnology.
  2. Medical and Biomedical Sciences education, experiential and service learning, inter-professional training, peer-assisted learning, gifted education.
  3. Application of artificial intelligence (AI), augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) in teaching and learning, assessment of, for and as learning, smart teaching.
  4. Academic advising and learners’ wellbeing.
    Newspaper Column:
  1. 劉善雅。人工智能應用於教育的考量。信報 2024.05.27.
  2. 劉善雅。從經驗和反思學習生命倫理。信報 2023.12.11.
  3. 劉善雅。普及生命倫理教育—與中學生對話 | 信報 2023.04.03.
  4. 劉善雅。香港的生命倫理教育足夠嗎—以基因編輯為例 | 信報 2022.12.12.
  5. 劉善雅、顏妙融。開展生命倫理教學 | 信報 2022.04.04.

    Book Chapter:
  1. Sin Nga Ann LAU, Wai Yee CHAN. "Human Resources Issues - STEM Education in Hong Kong". Albert Wai Kit Chan vol.3 197 222 pgs. United States China Intellectual Property Institute Inc., 2018.
    Peer-reviewed articles:
  1. Liang S, Chai CS, Chau JPC, Wong SYS, Lau ASN, Yip PPS, Yang YJ, Ku FKT, Sze FYB, King IKC, Lee VWY. 2023. Attitudes, perceived barriers and expectations of interprofessional education in Hong Kong - A mixed method approach. Education Science. (Review in progress)
  2. Li JTS, Chau JPC, Wong YS, Lau ASN, Chan WCH, Yip PPS, Yang Y, Ku FKT, Sze FYB, King IKC, Lee VWY. 2022. Interprofessional Education—Situations of a University in Hong Kong and Major Hurdles to Teachers and Students. Front. Educ. 7:653738 http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/feduc.2022.653738
  3. Tang MK, Lee MFR, Cheng KK, Szeto HL, Choi FWT, Cheung JCT, Ngan MY, Lau ASN. 2021. A Simulation Design of Immersive Virtual Reality for Animal Handling Training to Junior Biomedical Sciences Undergraduates. Front. Educ. 6:710354. http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/feduc.2021.710354
  4. Xu WM, Chen J, Chen H, Diao RY, Dong JD, Sun TT, Chen WY, Yu MK, Zhang XH, Tsang LL, Lau A; Fok KL, Shi QX, Shi QH, Huang PB, Chan HC. 2010. Defective CFTR-dependent CREB activation results in impaired spermatogenesis and azoospermia. PLoS One. 6(5):e19120.
  5. Mruk DD and Lau ASN. 2009. RAB13 Participates in ectoplasmic specialization dynamics in the rat testis. Biol. Reprod. 80(3):590-601.
  6. Mruk DD, Lau ASN, Sarkar O and Xia W. 2007. Rab4A GTPase - catenin interactions are involved in cell junction dynamics in the testis. J. Androl. 28(5):742-754.
  7. Mruk DD, Lau ASN and Conway AM. 2005. Crosstalk between Rab GTPases and cell junctions. Contraception. 72(4): 280-290.
  8. Mruk DD, Siu MKY, Conway AM, Lee NPY, Lau ASN and Cheng CY. 2003. Role of metalloprotease-1 in junction dynamics in the testis. J. Androl. 24(4):510-523.
  9. Lau ASN and Mruk DD. 2003. Rab8B GTPase and junction dynamics in the testis. Endocrinology. 144(4):1549-1563.
  1. Fund for innovative Technology-in-Education (FITE, Institution Portion). Co-PI; 19-Oct-23 to 30-Oct-25]; “A Feedforward Approach to Transform Learners' Behaviour Through a One-Stop Exam Portal for Reporting Assessment Performance, Feedback, and Leamer Analytics” (HK$800,000).
  2. Teaching Development and Learning Enhancement Grant (TDLEG) for 2022-25 Triennium, CUHK [Co-I; 01-May-24 to 30-Apr-25]; “Synergizing Biotechnology, Entrepreneurship, and Healthcare Management: Pioneering Pedagogical Approaches for AI-driven Solutions” (HK$650,000).
  3. Teaching Development and Learning Enhancement Grant (TDLEG) for 2022-25 Triennium, CUHK [Co-I; 01-May-24 to 30-Oct-25]; “Virtual teaching series: Faculty development in managing complexities in healthcare education” (HK$591,360).
  4. Teaching Development and Learning Enhancement Grant (TDLEG) for 2022-25 Triennium, CUHK [Co-I; 01-Mar-24 to 30-May-25]; “Consolidating Peer Learning at CUHK for Synergy and Furthering Development” (HK$200,000).
  5. Courseware Development Grant Scheme 2022-2025, CUHK [Co-I; 01-Jan-24 to 30-Apr-25]: “The Future of Metaverse Educational Connection: Medical Genomics and Genetic Counselling in Clerkship Training” (HK$99,880).
  6. Courseware Development Grant Scheme 2022-2025, CUHK [Co-I; 01-Jan-24 to 30-Apr-25]: “Generative AI in a New Era for Educational Health Professional Training: Exploration of Opportunities and Challenges” (HK$199,348).
  7. Teaching Development and Learning Enhancement Grant (TDLEG) for 2022-25 Triennium, CUHK [PI; 01-Jan-23 to 30-Apr-25]; “A One-Stop Engine for Examination and Item Analysis Databank (Platform ExMIA) for Quality Assurance and Enhanced Assessments” (HK$499,224).
  8. Teaching Development and Learning Enhancement Grant (TDLEG) for 2022-25 Triennium-Special Funding Scheme to Enhance Student Engagement and Adress Student Learning Needs, CUHK [Co-PI; 01-Oct-23 to 30-Apr-24]; “Innovative Digital Learning Space Drives Stimulus Motives in Quality of Education” (HK$293,332).
  9. Teaching Development and Learning Enhancement Grant (TDLEG) for 2022-25 Triennium, CUHK [Co-I; 01-Aug-23 to 30-Apr-25]; “The Peer Advantage: Harnessing the Power of Peer Learning for First-Year Growth and University Transitions” (HK$300,000).
  10. Teaching Development and Learning Enhancement Grant (TDLEG) for 2022-25 Triennium, CUHK [Co-I; 01-Jan-23 to 30-Apr-25]; “The Readiness of Metaverse in Pedagogical Approach for Tertiary Education” (HK$815,776).
  11. Teaching Development and Learning Enhancement Grant (TDLEG) for 2022-25 Triennium, CUHK [Co-I; 01-Nov-22 to 30-Apr-25]; “Teaching and Learning Community of Practice (T&L CoP): Consolidation Together with Extension to Address Teachers' Pedagogical Research Needs” (HK$1,390,270).
  12. Teaching Development and Learning Enhancement Grant (TDLEG) for 2022-25 Triennium, CUHK [Co-I; 01-Nov-22 to 30-Apr-25]; “Building an inter-institutional and inter-disciplinary Community-engaged Learning Hub: Baccalaureate Education for Social Good (BESGO)” (HK$999,450).
  13. Teaching Development and Learning Enhancement Grant (TDLEG) for 2022-25 Triennium, CUHK [Co-I; 01-Nov-22 to 30-Apr-25]; “Impact of Interprofessional Education on Teachers’ Mindsets and Students’ Competency and Graduate Attributes” (HK$582,615).
  14. Courseware Development Grant Scheme 2019-2022, CUHK [Co-I; 04-Dec-20 to 30-Nov-21]; “Translational Platform for Addressing & Solving Social-problems (T-PASS)” (HK$150,000).
  15. Courseware Development Grant Scheme 2019-2022, CUHK [Co-I; 01-Nov-20 to 31-Oct-21]: “The impact of Flipped Classroom Approach in a Biomedical Sciences Technique Training Course” (HK$149,063).
  16. Teaching Development and Learning Enhancement Grant (TDLEG) for 2019-22 Triennium, CUHK [Co-I; 01-Jan-20 to 31-Oct-22]: “Evaluation on the Feasibility, Acceptance and Education Values of Inter-professional Education at CUHK” (HK$1,669,788).
  17. Teaching Development and Learning Enhancement Grant (TDLEG) for 2019-22 Triennium, CUHK [Co-I; 01-Nov-19 to 30-Apr-22]: “Engaging students as partners with Peer Assisted Study Session (PASS)” (HK$1,434,000).
  18. Teaching Development and Learning Enhancement Grant (TDLEG) for 2019-22 Triennium, CUHK [Co-I; 01-Nov-19 to 30-Apr-22]: “Teaching and Learning Community of Practice (CoP): Extension of the Existing eLearning CoP to Address a Wider Scope of Teaching Needs and Innovations” (HK$868,128).
  19. Student Campus Work Scheme 2019-20, CUHK [PI: 01-Dec-19 to 05-Oct-2020]: “Establishment of Community Outreach Programme for Biomedical Sciences Students” (HK$3,685).
  20. Teaching Development and Learning Enhancement Grant (TDLEG) for 2016-19 Triennium, CUHK [PI; 01-Jan-17 to 30-Jun-19]: “Application of Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) for Teaching Multidisciplinary Topics in Biomedical Sciences” (HK$496,980).
  21. Teaching Development and Learning Enhancement Grant (TDLEG) for 2016-19 Triennium, CUHK [Co-I; 01-Jan-17 to 31-Oct-18]:“Translational Inter-Professional e-Learning platform in Medical Sciences Teaching for Geriatric Care – From Science to Practice” (HK$500,000).
  22. Teaching Development and Learning Enhancement Grant (TDLEG) for 2016-19 Triennium, CUHK [Co-I; 01-Oct-17 to 30-Sep-19]:“eLearning Community of Practice (eLCoP)” (HK$398,000).
  23. Teaching Development and Learning Enhancement Grant (TDLEG) for 2016-19 Triennium, CUHK [Co-I; 01-Sep-16 to 30-Jun-19]: “A Collaborative Project on Peer Assisted Study Session (PASS)” (HK$500,000).
  24. Student Campus Work Scheme 2014-15, CUHK [PI: 01-Jun-15 to 30-Sep-15]: “Outreach Activities for the Youth” (HK$2,850).
  25. Teaching Development Grant (TDG) for 2012-15 Triennium, CUHK [Co-I; 01-Jan-15 to 31-Dec-15]: “Collaborative-Approach To improve teaching And Learning Yielding Sustainable and Translational outcomes (CATALYST)” (HK$200,000).
  26. Courseware Development Grant Scheme 2012-13, CUHK [Co-I; 01-Mar-13 to 31-Mar-14]: “Development of an Interactive Web-based & Mobile-based Courseware for Effective Learning” (HK$58,000).
  27. Medical Education Supplementary Fund 2012-13, Faculty of Medicine, CUHK [Co-PI: 01-Mar-12 to 31-May-13] “Implementation of e-learning Activities via Student Response System (Clickers) in Health Science Foundation Course for Year 0 Students” (HK$50,000).
  28. Courseware Development Grant Scheme 2010-11, CUHK [PI; 01-Jan-11 to 31-Dec-11]: “Animated glossary for Biochemistry courses with students of heterogeneous background” (HK$70,000).
  29. Student Campus Work Scheme 2010-11, CUHK [PI: 01-Nov-10 to 31-Aug-11 ]: “Animated e-Learning Platform in Biochemistry” (HK$3,000).

Other collaborations/ on-going projects

  1. AI in Medical Education. Faculty of Medicine, CUHK. (Since 2023)
  2. Leader of Sub-group on Educational emerging technologies (VR and AR) in Teaching and Learning Community of Practice on eLearning (CoP) - with Centre for Learning Enhancement and Research (CLEAR), CUHK. (Since 2017)
  3. English Across the Curriculum (EAC) - with English Language Teaching Unit, CUHK.(Completed)
  4. Collaborating for Curriculum Improvement using Learning Analytics - with Centre for Learning Enhancement and Research (CLEAR), CUHK(Completed)

Teaching Award

  1. Faculty Education Award 2019, Faculty of Medicine, CUHK

Others

  1. Poster Commendation for the project entitled “DigestVR: Turning Imagination into Reality” [PI] at Teaching and Learning Innovation Expo 2017, Centre for Learning Enhancement And Research (CLEAR) and Information Technology Services Centre (ITSC), CUHK.
  2. Poster Commendation for the project entitled “The Impact of Interprofessional Education in the Community” [Co-I] at Teaching and Learning Innovation Expo 2017, Centre for Learning Enhancement And Research (CLEAR) and Information Technology Services Centre (ITSC), CUHK.
  3. Poster Award for the project entitled “Use of a Collaborative Approach to Improve Teaching And Learning Yielding Sustainable and Translational Outcomes (CATALYST)” [Co-I] at Teaching and Learning Innovation Expo 2016, Centre for Learning Enhancement And Research (CLEAR) and Information Technology Services Centre (ITSC), CUHK.
  4. Poster Award for the project entitled “Transforming the Gadgets @ CU eLearning System to a Peer Assessment Platform and Fostering Group Interactions” [PI] at Teaching and Learning Innovation Expo 2013, Centre for Learning Enhancement And Research (CLEAR) and Information Technology Services Centre (ITSC), CUHK.

(Organizing Committee, Panelist and Panel Facilitator)

  1. Co-Chair, Organizing Committee. Asia Pacific Bioethics Education Network (APBEN) 4th Annual Conference (21-22 May 2022). Hong Kong.
  2. Panel Speaker. New Normal Teaching Experience and Reflection. Teaching and Learning Innovation Expo 2021, The eLearning Service@CU Programme, Information Technology Services Centre (ITSC) and Centre for Learning Enhancement And Research (CLEAR). (29 July 2021)
  3. Panelist Speaker. E-Assessment – What We Have Learnt. Teaching and Learning Innovation Expo 2017, The eLearning Service@CU Programme, Information Technology Services Centre (ITSC) and Centre for Learning Enhancement And Research (CLEAR). (30 July 2020)
  4. Panel Facilitator, Session Theme: Pedagogical Change. CUHK Community of Practice Symposium of Education Innovation and Technology 2022. (2 June 2022)

(Conference Presentation and Abstract)

  1. Ann SN Lau*, Daniel Wong, Robert Yuen. Ethical issues in prenatal diagnosis: some illustrative cases in Hong Kong. (Oral Presentation) The 17th World Congress of Bioethics, International Association of Bioethics. (3-6 June 2024, Qatar) (Abstract accepted)
  2. Chelsea S Sun*, Ann SN Lau. Redefining Bioethics Education: Bridging Cultural Contexts and Enhancing Empathic Capability and Moral Awareness. (Oral Presentation) The 17th World Congress of Bioethics, International Association of Bioethics. (3-6 June 2024, Qatar) (Abstract accepted)
  3. Florence MK Tang*, Ann SN Lau, Kenneth CH Lai, Taylor LH Tang, Billy CY Fu. The AR multi-players Gamification in Mobile Apps: Applying Knowledge to Cognitive Memory. (Poster presentation) Teaching and Learning Innovation Expo 2023, The eLearning Service@CU Programme, Information Technology Services Centre (ITSC) and Centre for Learning Enhancement And Research (CLEAR). (5 December 2023) (*GOLD AWARD IN EDUCATION TECNOLOGY INNOVATION)
  4. Florence MK Tang*, Ann SN Lau, Kanchan R Singh, Jojo CL Wong, Peter PH Cheung, Emily MW Tsang, YM Charis Li, Kenneth CH Lai, Ray MF Lee, Taylor LH Tang, Billy CY Fu, Roy WK Chim. Transformation of Metaverse: The Future Educational eLearning Tools for Active Learning. (Poster presentation) Teaching and Learning Innovation Expo 2023, The eLearning Service@CU Programme, Information Technology Services Centre (ITSC) and Centre for Learning Enhancement And Research (CLEAR). (5 December 2023) (*BRONZE AWARD IN EDUCATION TECNOLOGY INNOVATION)
  5. Ann SN Lau* and Florence MK Tang. The Future Health Professional Education: Virtual Technologies in Multiplayer Gamification. eLearning Forum Asia 2023. (30 Nov to 1 Dec 2023, Singapore)
  6. Florence MK Tang*, Ann SN Lau, Ray MF Lee, Tsz Chun Chan. The Simulated Gamification via Web Technologies: Enhancement of Virtual Hands-on Laboratory Skills Training in Biomedical Research in Session Theme: Gamification & Game-based Learning I. CUHK Community of Practice Symposium of Education Innovation and Technology 2022. (2 June 2022)
  7. Ann SN Lau*, Wai Kai Wong, Yuen Ken Ng, Sam HK Poon, Hugo Cheung, Tony Wong, Janet Chan. DigestVR: Turning Imagination into Reality. (Poster and oral presentation) Teaching and Learning Innovation Expo 2017, The eLearning Service@CU Programme, Information Technology Services Centre (ITSC) and Centre for Learning Enhancement And Research (CLEAR). (7 December 2017) (*POSTER COMMENDATION AWARD)
  8. Vivian WY Lee, Janita PC Chau, Ann SN Lau, Paul BS Lai, Samuel YS Wong, Wendy WT Wong, Michael WY Chung, Wallace CH Chan, Ka-choi Chan, Enoch EN Ng, Felix YH Fong, Amy SM Lam, Livia YN Ngai, Laadan LH Lo, Maggie KY Yeung, Sara TC Chiu, Tom Leung and Nicola Law. The Impact of Interprofessional Education in the Community. (Poster presentation) Teaching and Learning Innovation Expo 2017, The eLearning Service@CU Programme, Information Technology Services Centre (ITSC) and Centre for Learning Enhancement And Research (CLEAR). (7 December 2017) (*POSTER COMMENDATION AWARD)
  9. Yuen Keng Ng, Maria SM Wai, Rebecca KY Lee, Paul BS Lai, and Ann SN Lau. BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES OF LIVER CANCER: an e-Learning example bridging basic medical sciences with clinical knowledge. (Poster presentation) Teaching and Learning Innovation Expo 2017, The eLearning Service@CU Programme, Information Technology Services Centre (ITSC) and Centre for Learning Enhancement And Research (CLEAR). (7 December 2017)
  10. Paul LC Lam, Isabel SS Hwang, Sidharth Jaggi, Fred KT Ku, Ann SN Lau, Frankie KK Wong, and Jacqueline WT Wong. CUHK eLearning Community of Practice (eLCOP). (Poster presentation) Teaching and Learning Innovation Expo 2017, The eLearning Service@CU Programme, Information Technology Services Centre (ITSC) and Centre for Learning Enhancement And Research (CLEAR). (7 December 2017)
  11. Paula YK Yung Hodgson, Betty SK Hui, Cindi SY Tang, Ching Chyi Lee, Vivian WY Lee, Michel Lower, Sally WY Wan, Kristof Crolla, Amos PK Tai, Wei-li Zhao, Frankie KK Wong, Yvonne CW Loong, Wing Hung Wong, Kenneth M Li, Kai Ming Kiang, William K Lau, Jenny J Tian, Ann SN Lau, Gentiana P Cheung, and Murat Es. SMART Assessment 2.0: Unfolding Student Expectations and the Approaches Adopted for Academic Performance. (Oral presentation) Teaching and Learning Innovation Expo 2017, The eLearning Service@CU Programme, Information Technology Services Centre (ITSC) and Centre for Learning Enhancement And Research (CLEAR). (7 December 2017)
  12. Wong WK, Lau ASN, Poon SHK, Lee RKY, Liang W. Learning Through Discovery: The Use of First-Person-Immersive Illustration (Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality and Mixed Reality) On a Variety of Biomedical Sciences Teaching. (Poster and oral presentation) Teaching and Learning Innovation Expo 2016, The eLearning Service@CU Programme, Information Technology Services Centre (ITSC) and Centre for Learning Enhancement And Research (CLEAR). (16 December 2016).
  13. Lee VWY, Chau JPC, Yan BPY, Lau ASN, Chung MWY, Chan WCH, Cheng F, Ng E, Lo LLH, Fong F, and Ngai L. Use of a Collaborative Approach to Improve Teaching And Learning Yielding Sustainable and Translational Outcomes (CATALYST). (Poster and oral presentation) Teaching and Learning Innovation Expo 2016, The eLearning Service@CU Programme, Information Technology Services Centre (ITSC) and Centre for Learning Enhancement And Research (CLEAR). (16 December 2016). (*POSTER AWARD)
  14. Lau A*, Lee K, Cheung E, Lau P. Transforming the Gadgets @ CU eLearning System to a Peer Assessment Platform and Fostering Group Interactions. (Poster and oral presentation) Teaching and Learning Innovation Expo 2013, The eLearning Service@CU Programme, Information Technology Services Centre (ITSC) and Centre for Learning Enhancement And Research (CLEAR). (5 December 2013) (*POSTER AWARD)
  15. Lau A*, Lam P, Wong K. The Extended Use of uReply as a Tool for Evaluation. (Poster and oral presentation) Teaching and Learning Innovation Expo 2013, The eLearning Service@CU Programme, Information Technology Services Centre (ITSC) and Centre for Learning Enhancement And Research (CLEAR). (5 December 2013).
  16. Lau A*, Lee R, Chen M, Lee R, Lo J. Animated Biochemistry Courseware for Students of Heterogeneous Backgrounds. Teaching and Learning Innovation Expo 2012. (Poster presentation) Teaching and Learning Innovation Expo 2012, The eLearning Service@CU Programme, Information Technology Services Centre (ITSC) and Centre for Learning Enhancement And Research (CLEAR). (13 December 2012).