CDRA
Tse Cheuk Ng Tai Best Paper Award
ABOUT THE AWARD
The Tse Cheuk Ng Tai (TCNT) Prize in Dementia Research is presented annually in recognition of outstanding contributions to dementia research in Hong Kong. CDRA is deeply grateful to Mr. Paul CW Tse for his generous support and commitment to advancing dementia research in Hong Kong.
TERMS
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Conference sponsorship of up to HK$10,000 (reimbursement)
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Open exclusively to CDRA members (link to Membership page)
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Research must have been conducted in Hong Kong within the past 2 years
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Applicants must submit an essay detailing their research
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Essays must be original and not previously awarded (prior publications allowed)
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Research must align with current ethical standards and approval
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Applicants must clearly state their role in research conceptualization, data acquisition, and analysis
First Call for Applications
Tse Cheuk Ng Tai (TCNT) Prize in Dementia Research 2026
This prize recognises exemplary dementia research conducted in Hong Kong by healthcare professionals, post-doctoral fellows, and postgraduate students.
Submission Guidelines
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Applications must be submitted electronically to cdra.hk09@gmail.com by 14 October 2026.
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Only ONE submission is allowed per member. No updates, revisions, changes, or additions will be accepted after submission.
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All documents must be compiled into a single file (WORD preferred, or PDF) named:
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The file must include, in order:
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Complete essay (max 3,500 words) with Background, Methods, Results, Discussion & Conclusion.
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Applicant’s 1-page CV.
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Ethics approval documentation.
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Applications not meeting these criteria (missing or incorrect documents) will not be considered.
Interested applicants who are not yet CDRA members are encouraged to apply for CDRA membership. Membership application is a one-off process, enabling full eligibility to participate in the TCNT Prize competition and all CDRA activities.
To apply for membership and for further details, please email cdra.hk09@gmail.com.
Present Awardee
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Topic: Dietary Index for Gut Microbiota (DI-GM) and Cognitive
Function: NHANES Findings and Validation in a Hong Kong Cohort
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Awardee: Ms. Hui JIANG
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Affiliation: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Past Recipients
Year
Topic
Awardee
2024
TBD
Dr. Anran RAN
2023
Comparing Machine-learning Derived MRI-based and Blood-based Neurodegeneration Biomarkers in Predicting Syndromal Conversion in Early Alzheimer’s Disease
Dr. Yuan CAI
2022
MRI-based Alzheimer’s Disease-Resemblance Atrophy Index in the Detection of Preclinical and Prodromal Alzheimer’s Disease
Dr. Mandy Wanting LIU
2021
Associations between CLU Polymorphisms and Memory Performance: The Role of Serum Lipids in Alzheimer’s Disease
Dr. Pearl CHEN
2019
TBD
Mr. Ivo YUEN
2018
Treatment Effects of Computer-based versus Non-computerized Cognitive Stimulation Program in Elderly Patients with Dementia in a Hospital Out-patient Setting in Hong Kong
Ms. Astro Wai Kun CHAN
2016
Delayed-onset dementia after stroke or transient ischemic attack
Dr. Bonnie LAM
2014
TBD
Dr. Daniel KL YUK
2013
Mortality and health service utilization among older people living in residential care homes with advanced cognitive impairment
Dr. James KH LUK
2012
Association Between Microstructural Alteration and Severity of Cognitive Deficiency in Alzheimer's Disease and Mild Cognitive Impairment:
A Diffusional Kurtosis Imaging Study
Mr. Nathan Nanjie GONG
2011
Continuous use of antipsychotics and its association with mortality and hospitalization in institutionalized Chinese older adults: An 18-month prospective cohort study
Dr. Tuen Ching CHAN