Personal profile
Author IDs
ORCID iD: 0000-0002-4636-5756
Scopus Author ID: 7005290687
Impact
Qualifications (Brief)
PhD (Monash)
Qualifications/Experiences
Member of State Key Laboratory in Marine Pollution
Biography
Dr. Richard Kong received his PhD in Microbiology from Monash University, Australia. He has been actively involved in molecular biology research for many years, involving projects that varied from molecular investigations of pathogen epidemiology and virulence to molecular genetics of inherited disorders in humans. He is well funded by many internal, external and industrial grants to carry out both basic and applied research. His research interest is on the development and application of novel DNA-based technologies as risk assessment and bioremediation tools to address problems related to diverse aspects of pollution in the marine environment. Projects on these themes in his laboratory include: development of genome-based diagnostics (multiplex quantitative-PCR and DNA chips) for waterborne pathogens; functional studies of gene markers of hypoxia- and xenobiotic-induced disruption of reproductive functions in fish and human cell lines; models of bacterial pathogenesis; application of synthetic biology and genome evolution technologies for bioremediation of perfluorinated compounds. Dr. Kong has extensive experience on the comparative use of a wide variety of bioinformatic tools that have been described in many of his recent publications on gene expression studies in bacteria and fungi to higher vertebrates. Dr. Kong is also interested in the teaching and learning of effective English skills in science communication. He has published extensively in leading international journals in Microbiology, and Molecular and Cell Biology, and has served on the Editorial Board and as a reviewer for various International journals.
Research Interests/Areas
- Gene Expression and Control Mechanisms
- Epigenetics
- Molecular Toxicology
- DNA-Based Diagnostics
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 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 14 Life Below Water -
SDG 15 Life on Land -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Collaborations from the last five years
Research output
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Embryonic developmental toxicity in marine medaka (Oryzias melastigma) caused by combined 17α-ethinylestradiol and hypoxic exposure
Qin, X., Mo, J., Lin, H., Lyu, R., Wu, R. S. S., Kong, R. Y. C. & Lai, K. P., Apr 2025, In: Frontiers of Environmental Science & Engineering. 19, 4, 45.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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Genomics-driven derivatization of the bioactive fungal sesterterpenoid variecolin: Creation of an unnatural analogue with improved anticancer properties
Yan, D., Arakelyan, J., Wan, T., Raina, R., Chan, T. K., Ahn, D., Kushnarev, V., Cheung, T. K., Chan, H. C., Choi, I., Ho, P. Y., Hu, F., Kim, Y., Lau, H. L., Law, Y. L., Leung, C. S., Tong, C. Y., Wong, K. K., Yim, W. L. & Karnaukhov, N. S. & 3 others, , Jan 2024, In: Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B. 14, 1, p. 421-432Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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Chromatin modifiers: A new class of pollutants with potential epigenetic effects revealed by in vitro assays and transcriptomic analyses
Leung, C. T., Yang, Y., Chan, T. F., Lin, X., Wong, A. S. T., Lui, W. Y., Yuen, K. W. Y., Kong, R. Y. C., Lai, K. P. & Wu, R. S. S., 15 Jan 2023, In: Toxicology. 484, 15 p., 153413.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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Embryo developmental toxicity in marine medaka (Oryzias melastigma) due to parental and embryonic 17α-ethinylestradiol exposure
Qin, X., Lin, H., Cao, Y., Wu, R. S. S., Lai, K. P. & Kong, R. Y. C., 25 Feb 2023, In: Science of the Total Environment. 861, 160594.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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Mechanistic insights into hormesis induced by erythromycin in the marine alga Thalassiosira weissflogii
Mo, J., Lv, R., Qin, X., Wu, X., Chen, H., Yan, N., Shi, J., Wu, Y., Liu, W., Kong, R. Y. C. & Guo, J., 15 Sept 2023, In: Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety. 263, 115242.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
Open AccessFile26 Link opens in a new tab Citations (Scopus)79 Downloads (CityUHK Scholars)
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SKL: State Key Laboratory of Marine Environmental Health (SKLMEH)
LEUNG, M. Y. K. (Principal Investigator / Project Coordinator), CAI, W. (Co-Investigator), CHAN, L. L. (Co-Investigator), CHAN, C. K. (Co-Investigator), CHENG, S. H. (Co-Investigator), CHEUNG, S. G. (Co-Investigator), CHEUNG, Y. H. R. (Co-Investigator), HE, Y. (Co-Investigator), KO, C. C. V. (Co-Investigator), KONG, Y. C. R. (Co-Investigator), KOT, B. C. W. (Co-Investigator), KWOK, C. K. (Co-Investigator), LAM, J. (Co-Investigator), LEE, P. K. H. (Co-Investigator), LEUNG, K. H. M. (Co-Investigator), LO, P. K. P. (Co-Investigator), LU, Z. (Co-Investigator), LY, T. H. (Co-Investigator), NAH, E. M. T. (Co-Investigator), RUAN, Y. P. (Co-Investigator), TAM, F. Y. N. (Co-Investigator), WANG, W. (Co-Investigator), WONG, C. Y. A. (Co-Investigator), WU, J. (Co-Investigator), YAN, M. (Co-Investigator), YANG, M. (Co-Investigator), YE, R. (Co-Investigator), YU, K. N. P. (Co-Investigator), ZENG, Z. (Co-Investigator) & ZHANG, X. (Co-Investigator)
9/04/10 → …
Project: Research
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ITF: Development of Rapid Pathogen Detection Kits for Microbial Control and Monitoring for a Specific-pathogen-free Pharmaceutical Grade (SPF-PG) Sheep Farm in Hong Kong
KONG, Y. C. R. (Principal Investigator / Project Coordinator) & LUI, P. M. M. (Co-Investigator)
1/07/21 → 30/04/22
Project: Research
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GRF: Interactive Effects of 17α-ethinylestradiol (EE2) and Hypoxia on Impairment of Testicular Functions in Male Marine Medaka Fish
KONG, Y. C. R. (Principal Investigator / Project Coordinator) & LAI, K. P. (Co-Investigator)
1/01/21 → 30/06/23
Project: Research
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SZGov-SRI: 研究生实习经费
KONG, Y. C. R. (Principal Investigator / Project Coordinator)
1/01/20 → 31/12/22
Project: Research
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NSFC-SRI: 评估微塑料作为废水携带病原菌载体的潜在作用
KONG, Y. C. R. (Principal Investigator / Project Coordinator)
1/01/20 → 31/12/23
Project: Research
Activities
- 3 Examination
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External Examiner
KONG, Y. C. R. (Examiner)
1 Jul 2016 → 30 Jun 2017Activity: Examination (for external institution) › Examination
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External Examiner
KONG, Y. C. R. (Examiner)
1 Jul 2016 → 30 Jun 2017Activity: Examination (for external institution) › Examination
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External Examiner
KONG, Y. C. R. (Examiner)
1 Jul 2016 → 30 Jun 2017Activity: Examination (for external institution) › Examination