Research output per year
Research output per year
Personal profile
Author IDs
ORCID iD: 0000-0002-0315-8538
Scopus Author ID: 7004401819
Impact
Qualifications (Brief)
PhD (CUHK)
Biography
Dr Gigi Lo obtained her BSc degree in chemistry with first class honors and PhD degree from The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK). After staying shortly at CUHK, she moved to the Division of Biophysics and Bioimaging of the Ontario Cancer Institute serving as a Postdoctoral Fellow for 2 years, where she developed her research interest in smart theranostic agents for cancer diagnosis and treatment. In 2009–2014, she was appointed as a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry of CUHK. She joined the Department of Biomedical Sciences of City University of Hong Kong (CityU) as an Assistant Professor in January 2015 and was substantiated and promoted to Associate Professor in July 2021. She has published more than 90 papers in international peer-reviewed journals with an H-index of 37 (excluding self-citations as of October 2021).
Position(s) Available
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Research Interests/Areas
Research Interests
- Photodynamic therapy
- In vivo imaging
- Nanomedicine
- Molecular pharmaceutics
- Theranostic agents
- Exploration of smart photosensitizers for targeted photodynamic therapy (PDT) and antimicrobial PDT
- Development of stimuli-responsive mesoporous silica nanoparticles and polymeric micelles as multifunctional nanocarriers for imaging agents and photosensitizers
- Design and preparation of nanodrugs through self-assembly of therapeutic components for cancer therapy
- Concerted activation of photosensitizers and release of anticancer drugs through tetrazine-induced bioorthogonal decaging reactions
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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Research output
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Targeting TUBB2B inhibits triple-negative breast cancer growth and brain-metastatic colonization
He, Q. (Co-first Author), Hu, J. (Co-first Author), Ngo, F.-Y., Zhang, H., He, L., Huang, H., Wu, T., Pan, Y., Yang, Z., Jiang, Y., Cho, W. C., Cheuk, W., Tse, G. M., Tsang, J. Y., Yang, M., Zhang, L., Wang, X., Lo, P.-C., Lau, C. G. & Chin, Y. R., 17 Feb 2025, In: Journal of Experimental and Clinical Cancer Research. 44, 55.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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Inducing Immunogenic Cancer Cell Death through Oxygen-Economized Photodynamic Therapy with Nitric Oxide-Releasing Photosensitizers
Xu, F., Wang, M., Dotse, E., Chow, K. T. & Lo, P.-C., 9 Sept 2024, In: Angewandte Chemie International Edition. 63, 37, e202404561.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
Open AccessFile29 Citations (Scopus)96 Downloads (CityUHK Scholars) -
Magnetic Particle Imaging: From Tracer Design to Biomedical Applications in Vasculature Abnormality
Xie, X., Zhai, J., Zhou, X., Guo, Z., Lo, P.-C., Zhu, G., Chan, K. W. Y. & Yang, M., 25 Apr 2024, In: Advanced Materials. 36, 17, 2306450.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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Oxygen-Economized Photodynamic Therapy with Nitric Oxide-Releasing Photosensitizers
LO, P. C. (Inventor), XU, F. (Inventor), CHOW, K. T. (Inventor), WANG, M. (Inventor) & DOTSE, E. (Inventor), 23 Oct 2024, (Accepted/In press/Filed) Priority No. 18/923,807Research output: Patents, Agreements and Assignments › RGC 51 - Patents (CityUHK)
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Tumor cell membrane-based vaccines: A potential boost for cancer immunotherapy
Yang, M. (Co-first Author), Zhou, J. (Co-first Author), Lu, L., Deng, D., Huang, J., Tang, Z., Shi, X., Lo, P.-C., Lovell, J. F., Zheng, Y. & Jin, H., Dec 2024, In: Exploration. 4, 6, 20230171.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
Open AccessFile32 Citations (Scopus)5 Downloads (CityUHK Scholars)
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CRF-ExtU-Lead: Advancing Photodynamic Therapy against Cancer through Bioorthogonal and Supramolecular Approaches
NG, K. P. D. (Main Project Coordinator [External]), LO, P. C. (Principal Investigator / Project Coordinator), CHOW, K. T. (Co-Principal Investigator), MA, B. B. Y. (Co-Principal Investigator) & TONG, M. C. (Co-Principal Investigator)
1/06/25 → …
Project: Research
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CRF-ExtU-Lead: Advancing Photodynamic Therapy against Cancer through Bioorthogonal and SupramolecularApproaches
NG, K. P. D. (Main Project Coordinator [External]), CHOW, K. T. (Principal Investigator / Project Coordinator), LO, P. C. (Co-Principal Investigator), MA, B. B. Y. (Co-Principal Investigator) & TONG, M. C. (Co-Principal Investigator)
1/06/25 → …
Project: Research
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ITF: Development of Cadherin-17-Targeted Antibody-Drug Conjugates for the Treatment of Advanced Gastrointestinal Cancers
LO, P. C. (Principal Investigator / Project Coordinator), NG, K. P. D. (Co-Investigator) & WONG, K. F. (Co-Investigator)
1/09/24 → …
Project: Research
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ASDC_Sub: Futian Research Project: Development of Novel Molecular and Nano-Sensitizers for Sonodynamic Therapy
LO, P. C. (Principal Investigator / Project Coordinator) & CHOW, K. T. (Co-Investigator)
1/04/24 → …
Project: Research
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ASDC_Sub: Futian Research Project: Elucidating the Mechanisms and Therapeutic Potential of Photodynamic Therapy in Wound Healing
CHOW, K. T. (Principal Investigator / Project Coordinator) & LO, P. C. (Co-Investigator)
1/04/24 → …
Project: Research
Prizes
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International Innovation Exhibition ARCA Award by the Croatian Union of Innovation and Silver Medal, Silicon Valley International Invention Festival (2025)
LO, P. C. (Recipient), CHOW, K. T. (Recipient), XU, F. (Recipient), WANG, M. (Recipient) & DOTSE, E. (Recipient), 2025
Prize: RGC 64B - Prizes and awards
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Stanford's Top 2% most highly cited scientists 2025
LO, P. C. (Recipient), Sept 2025
Prize: RGC 64B - Prizes and awards
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Gold Medal at the 50th International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva
LO, P. C. (Recipient), CHOW, K. T. (Recipient), XU, F. (Recipient), WANG, M. (Recipient) & DOTSE, E. (Recipient), Apr 2025
Prize: RGC 64B - Prizes and awards
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Stanford's top 2% most highly cited scientists 2023
LO, P. C. (Recipient), Oct 2023
Prize: RGC 64B - Prizes and awards
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Stanford's top 2% most highly cited scientists 2022
LO, P. C. (Recipient), Oct 2022
Prize: RGC 64B - Prizes and awards
Press/Media
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CityUHK excels at the 50th International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva with 33 awards
WU, X., DONG, Z., JIANG, C., LO, P. C., WANG, M., LIU, C., WANG, T., CHERNG, S. J., HUQE, M. R., ZHOU, J., TANG, Q., WANG, L., HONG, J., LI, Y., YAN, H., ZUKERMAN, M., GUO, Z., XU, J., SUI, Y., KUO, W., HE, J., GAO, Y., HUANG, L., LIM, C. K., LU, J., ZHU, Z., BOEY, F., CHEN, T. H., LIU, W., CHUNG, S. H. H., TANG, H. T., HO, J. C. Y., CHEN, D., QUAN, Q., LAM, J., LE, Q., SHEN, J., LI, Y., ZHANG, C., LIU, Y., HUANG, R., LIU, S., ZHANG, B., CHEN, C., CHOW, K. T., XU, F., DOTSE, E., ZHAO, G., SHANG, J., FENG, S. P., WANG, W. T., CHUNG, C. C., ZAPIEN, J. A., LEUNG, K. H. M., ZHANG, Y., XIONG, W., LEUNG, T. K., ZHU, K., ZHANG, Z., CHEUNG, C. C. R., ZHANG, B., SONG, L., ZHU, G., ZHENG, Q., KHOO, B. L., LIAO, J., SUN, Y., CUCKER, F., LIN, S., WU, W., SUI, Z., DING, Z., LI, L., JIA, X., HE, X., REN, J., LI, X., LY, T. H., THI, Q. H., LEE, P. K. H. & KWOK, C. K.
13/04/25 → 15/04/25
9 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Seven CityU BMS Scholars Listed among World’s Top 2% Most-Cited Scientists by Stanford University
CHENG, S. H., HUANG, Y., LAO, X., LO, P. C., YANG, M., YAO, X. & YIN, H.
10/09/23
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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The 13th International Conference on Porphyrins and Phthalocyanines (ICPP-13)
LO, P. C. (Session Chair)
23 Jun 2024 → 28 Jun 2024Activity: Organizing or Participating in a conference / an event › Conference / Symposium
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The 13th International Conference on Porphyrins and Phthalocyanines (ICPP-13)
LO, P. C. (Presenter)
23 Jun 2024 → 28 Jun 2024Activity: Organizing or Participating in a conference / an event › Conference / Symposium
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13th International Symposium on Bioorganic Chemistry (ISBOC-13)
LO, P. C. (Presenter)
18 Dec 2023 → 20 Dec 2023Activity: Organizing or Participating in a conference / an event › Conference / Symposium
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The 2nd Asian Conference on Porphyrins, Phthalocyanines, and Related Materials (ACPP-2)
LO, P. C. (Advisory Chair)
3 Dec 2023 → 6 Dec 2023Activity: Organizing or Participating in a conference / an event › Conference / Symposium
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Nano D2S 2023 : Online Conference On Advanced Nano Drug Delivery Systems
LO, P. C. (Presenter)
27 Nov 2023 → 28 Nov 2023Activity: Organizing or Participating in a conference / an event › Conference / Symposium
Supervised Students
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Miss Qianqian WU, 吴茜茜
- Department of Biomedical Sciences - P/T Research Assistant
Person: P/T Research Assistant, Doctor of Philosophy (Student)
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