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Hiu Nam Trista Hung

Research Assistant In Neurology
Hong Kong

Summary

Detailed-orientated research assistant with hands-on experience in managing clinical research activities. Skilled in effective patient communication and establishing strong rapport. Collaborative team player accustomed to working in dynamic environments. Passionate about advancing knowledge in the field of Psychology and Neuroscience.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
3
3
Languages

Work History

Research Assistant

Department of Medicine and Therapeutics in CUHK, Prince of Wales Hospital
08.2022 - Current
  • Managed a range of clinical studies related to acute stroke, small vessel disease and migraine, including Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial, Phase 4 multi-centre studies involving 9 public hospitals, and territory-wide clinical registry.
  • Liaised with neurologists, radiographers, computer scientists and other research personnel to ensure smooth running on-site and established extensive database for relevant clinical data.
  • Administered physical and neuropsychological assessments e.g., NIHSS, mRS, BBS, and MoCA for subject recruitment, screening, and close follow-ups of over 200 subjects.
  • Utilized CDARS to retrieve territory-wide clinical data and support big-data clinical studies.
  • Under Dr Bonaventure YM Ip

Junior Research Assistant

Department of Psychiatry in CUHK, Chen Wai Wai Vivien Foundation Therapeutics Physical Mental Exercise Centre
07.2022 - 08.2022
  • Assisted in GRF funded study investigating the effect of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCs) on elderly with mild cognitive impairments and sleep disturbance.
  • Under Dr Hanna Lu

Psychology Assistant

Brain Vision Neurotechnology and Brain Health Centre
06.2021 - 07.2022
  • Provided neuromodulation therapies e.g., Navigated Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), neurofeedback therapy to patients with Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Dementia, and Tinnitus under supervision of Clinical Specialist.
  • Conducted IQ test and neurological functioning tests under supervision of Clinical Psychologist Dr Sam KS Ng.
  • Managed patients' data registry and assisted Clinical Psychologist in preparing psychological reports.

Research Intern

Sleep Laboratory In HKU
09.2020 - 12.2020
  • Conducted interviews potential participants with protocol-based psychological manuals e.g., MINI and DISP.
  • Assisted in multiple overnight cognitive experiments involving PSG and managed interns' shifts rosters.
  • Under Dr Shirley Li

Part-time Student Research Assistant

Department of Psychiatry in HKU, Queen Mary Hospital
06.2020 - 08.2020
  • Conducted literature reviews on psychosis.
  • Wrote up educational booklet on psychosis and relapse for patients and their caregivers.
  • Under Dr Christy LM Hui

Research Intern

Psychology Services Group of Hong Kong Police Force
06.2019 - 08.2019
  • Conducted literature reviews on topics relevant to forensic psychology e.g criminal profiling and domestic violence.
  • Assisted Clinical psychologists in leading weekly mindfulness workshops.

Research Intern

Community Action Research Laboratory in HKU
01.2019 - 08.2019
  • Conducted telephone interviews and screened for over 50 potential participants with Depression and Insomnia with protocol-based psychological screening assessment.
  • Reviewed materials for developing web-based psychotherapy.

Education

Master of Science - Applied Neuroscience

King's College London
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Social Science - Psychology, Counseling

The University of Hong Kong
09.2017 - 06.2021

Exchange Student - undefined

University of Edinburgh
01.2020 - 05.2020

Skills

  • Ip B, Yip T, Hung T, Yam TF, Yeung C, Ko H, Wong G, Leng X, Mok V, Soo Y, Seiffge D, Shoamanesh A, Leung T Lipid control and stroke risk in atrial fibrillation patients treated with direct oral anticoagulants and statins Eur Stroke J 2025 Mar;10(1):137-144
  • Ip B, Pan S, Yuan Z, Hung T, Ko H, Leng X, Liu Y, Li S, Lee SY, Cheng C, Chan H, Mok V, Soo Y, Wu X, Lui LT, Chan R, Abrigo J, Dou Q, Seiffge D, Leung T Prothrombin Complex Concentrate vs Conservative Management in ICH Associated With Direct Oral Anticoagulants JAMA Netw Open 2024 Feb 5;7(2):e2354916
  • Ip B, Ma SH, Lui WT, Pan S, Ip HL, Au L, Chan A, Chan C, Choi J, Ko H, Kwok A, Chan H, Fan F, Ma K, Lau A, Lam B, Abrigo J, Cheung T, Wong KT, Hung T, Leng X, Soo Y, Fong WC, Tsoi TH, Ng PW, Li SH, Ma N, Miao Z, Mok VCT, Wong L, Leung T, Yu S Early Stent-assisted Angioplasty in Symptomatic Intracranial Stenosis (ESASIS) – a randomized controlled trial (in progress)

Certification

HK-MoCA Train-the-trainer Certificate, 10/01/22, CUHK Medicine

Timeline

Research Assistant

Department of Medicine and Therapeutics in CUHK, Prince of Wales Hospital
08.2022 - Current

Junior Research Assistant

Department of Psychiatry in CUHK, Chen Wai Wai Vivien Foundation Therapeutics Physical Mental Exercise Centre
07.2022 - 08.2022

Psychology Assistant

Brain Vision Neurotechnology and Brain Health Centre
06.2021 - 07.2022

Research Intern

Sleep Laboratory In HKU
09.2020 - 12.2020

Part-time Student Research Assistant

Department of Psychiatry in HKU, Queen Mary Hospital
06.2020 - 08.2020

Exchange Student - undefined

University of Edinburgh
01.2020 - 05.2020

Research Intern

Psychology Services Group of Hong Kong Police Force
06.2019 - 08.2019

Research Intern

Community Action Research Laboratory in HKU
01.2019 - 08.2019

Bachelor of Social Science - Psychology, Counseling

The University of Hong Kong
09.2017 - 06.2021

Master of Science - Applied Neuroscience

King's College London
04.2001 -

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