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Chi Yin CHOI

Sports Scientist
Flat H, 4/F, Block 52, Cityone, Shatin, NT, HK

Summary

MSc in Applied Sports and Exercise Nutrition graduate with extensive experience coordinating multi-stakeholder initiatives at the Hong Kong Sports Institute (HKSI). Proven ability to deliver comprehensive on-field and lab-based assessments tailored for elite athletes, enhancing injury prevention strategies. Expertise in fostering collaboration among diverse teams to achieve optimal outcomes in sports medicine. Committed to advancing athlete health and performance through evidence-based practices and innovative solutions.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications

Work History

Project Manager

The Chinese University of Hong Kong
12.2023 - Current
  • Led logistics and operations for 6 projects for the Injury Prevention Program, serving Hong Kong elite athletes.
  • Delivered training to over 5 junior staffs on sports biomechanics assessments and imaging protocols.
  • Supervised and mentored junior colleagues to ensure a smooth task handover and continuity.
  • Liaised with cross-functional stakeholders and senior leaders across partner organizations to align project deliverables.

Research Assistant

The Chinese University of Hong Kong
12.2020 - 12.2023
  • Managed sports medicine projects, including post-ACLR sports performance recovery initiatives.
  • Led health promotion projects focused on shoulder health and sarcopenia in older adults.
  • Assisted with participant recruitment, questionnaire administration, and on-site assessments, including anthropometric measurements, blood sampling and biomarker assays, ultrasound imaging, strength testing, and motion analysis.
  • Grant record: Vitamin D supplementation for Preventing Quadriceps Muscle Atrophy in Patients with Vitamin D Deficiency after Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Randomized Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial; Ref 4054692; CUHK Direct Grant; 30/06/2022 – 30/12/2023; HK$64,260; PI: Prof Ong, Tim Yun Micheal, Co-I: Mr Choi, Chi Yin Ben

Education

MSc - Applied Sport and Exercise Nutrition

Oxford Brookes University
Oxford, UK
08.2020

BSc (Honours) - Community Health Practice

The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Shatin, Hong Kong
06.2017

HD - Nutrition and Food management

HKUSPACE Community College
Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
06.2015

Skills

Skilled in VALD Performance system operations

Skilled in Biodex & Cybex

Skilled in SPSS for data analysis in sports medicine

Experienced with Noraxon portable lab systems

Proficient in ultrasonography, thermogrpahy, photoacoustics

Experience with operation of Athletes Database Management System (ADMS)

Certification

Australia Strength and Conditioning Association – Certified S&C Level 1

Publications

Journal Publication:

  • 1. Qiu,J., Ong, M. T. Y., Choi, C., Cao, M., Ko, V. M., Fu, S & Yung, P. S. H. (2025) Five Weeks of Whole-body Vibration in Prehabilitation for Knee Function Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Single-blinded Randomized Controlled Trial. Sports Medicine Open, 11(1), 98.
  • 2. Ong, M. T. Y., Lu, X., Choi, B. C. Y., Wan, S. W., Wang, Q., Man, G. C. W., ... & Yung, P. S. H. (2024). Vitamin D as an intervention for improving quadriceps muscle strength in patients after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: study protocol for a randomized double-blinded, placebo-controlled clinical trial. Trials, 25(1), 251.
  • 3. Wong, A. Y. Y., Ong, M. T. Y., Choi, T. L., Lam, G. Y. T., He, X., Yu, M., ... & Yung, P. S. H. (2024). Comparison of the in vivo kinematics between robotic-assisted Bi-cruciate retaining and Bi-cruciate stabilised total knee arthroplasty. The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery, 20(3), e2655.
  • 4. Wang, Q. W., Man, G. C. W., Choi, B. C. Y., Yeung, Y. M., Qiu, J. H., Lu, X. M., ... & Yung, P. S. H. (2024). The predictors to self-reported and performance-based physical function in knee osteoarthritis patients: a cross-sectional study. Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology, 12, 1406830.
  • 5. Qiu, J., Jiang, T., Ong, M. T. Y., He, X., Choi, C. Y., Fu, S. C., ... & Yung, P. S. H. (2024). Bilateral impairments of quadriceps neuromuscular function occur early after anterior cruciate ligament injury. Research in Sports Medicine, 32(1), 72-85.
  • 6. Qiu, J., Choi, C. Y., Man, G. C. W., He, X., Yu, M., Cao, M., ... & Ong, M. T. Y. (2024). Serum vitamin D insufficiency is correlated with quadriceps neuromuscular functions in patients with anterior cruciate ligament injury: A preliminary study. Asia-Pacific Journal of Sports Medicine, Arthroscopy, Rehabilitation and Technology, 35, 76-80.
  • 7. Ong, M. T. Y., Chi-wai Man, G., He, X., Yu, M., Lau, L. C. M., Qiu, J., ... & Shue-hang Yung, P. (2023). Assessments of early patellofemoral joint osteoarthritis features after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a cross-sectional study. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 24(1), 510.
  • 8. Qiu, J., Ong, M. T. Y., Choi, C. Y., He, X., Lau, L. C. M., Fu, S. C., ... & Yung, P. S. H. (2022). Associations of patient characteristics, rate of torque development, voluntary activation of quadriceps with quadriceps strength, and knee function before anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Research in Sports Medicine, 1-13.
  • 9. Ong, M. T. Y., Man, G. C. W., Lau, L. C. M., He, X., Qiu, J., Wang, Q., ... & Yung, P. S. H. (2022). Effect of pulsed electromagnetic field as an intervention for patients with quadriceps weakness after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a double-blinded, randomized-controlled trial. Trials, 23(1), 771.


Free Paper Conference Presentation:

  • 1. Integrated Imaging and Functional assessment for shoulder injury screening in Hong Kong Top Athletes. 8th AFC Medical Conference; oral presentation
  • 2. Does whole body vibration training improve neuromuscular performance and knee biomechanics during landing in physically active people? 7th IOC World Conference on Prevention of Injury and Illness in Sport; poster presentation
  • 3. Integrated imaging measurements for sports injury prevention for overhand elite athletes; 7th Forum of the Pan-Pearl River Delta Regional Sports Medicine Alliance and the Annual Meeting of the Macau Orthopaedic association; Oral Presentation
  • 4. Imaging Assessment for injury prevention for the Hong Kong Athletes; CUHK Sports Biomechanics Research Summit 2024; Oral Presentation
  • 5. Detection of upper trapezius oxygenation level and vascularity by Photoacoustic Ultrasound Imaging for shoulder risk assessment in the elite athletes; APKASS 2024 & the 20th IFOSMA Combined Congress; Oral Presentation

Software

Microsoft Dynamic 365, Power BI, Office, SPSS

Timeline

Project Manager

The Chinese University of Hong Kong
12.2023 - Current

Research Assistant

The Chinese University of Hong Kong
12.2020 - 12.2023

MSc - Applied Sport and Exercise Nutrition

Oxford Brookes University

BSc (Honours) - Community Health Practice

The Chinese University of Hong Kong

HD - Nutrition and Food management

HKUSPACE Community College
Chi Yin CHOISports Scientist