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Christopher LAI

Deputy Cluster Director, Health and Social Sciences Cluster
Programme Leader, SIT Bachelor of Science with Honours in Diagnostic Radiography
PhD in Medical Sciences (Clinical pharmacology), The Chinese University of Hong Kong
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Biography

A/Prof Christopher Lai graduated from BSc (Radiography) in Hong Kong Polytechnic University and was awarded with Ph.D. (Medical Sciences) in the Chinese University of Hong Kong. He has had extensive clinical and research experience in Digital Radiography, Ultrasound, Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, and PACS administration.

A/Prof Christopher Lai has published over 70 publications in renowned journals and international conferences. He is currently serving as Associate Editor of Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences, Editor of Life Journal (Radiobiology, Nuclear Medicine and Medical Imaging section), Editorial board member of Journal of Associated Medical Sciences and Advisor of the Angel of Diabetic Limited. He is also actively engaging in many professional activities. 

SIT Appointments

  • Deputy Cluster Director, Health and Social Sciences Cluster
    – Present
  • Programme Leader, SIT Bachelor of Science with Honours in Diagnostic Radiography
    – Present
  • Programme Leader, SIT Bachelor of Science with Honours in Radiation Therapy
    –

Education

  • PhD in Medical Sciences (Clinical pharmacology)
    The Chinese University of Hong Kong ,
  • BSc in Radiography (1st in class)
    The Hong Kong Polytechnic University ,

Achievements

  • Best Student in Diagnostic Radiography (Rank no.1 in class), The Hong Kong Radiographers’ Association.
  • ISRRT Research Award (2012). International Society of Radiographers and Radiological Technologists.

Professional Certification

  • Cert. in Central Nervous System I Module
    The Erasmus Course on Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Cert. in Medical Imaging and Information Administrator
    The International Accreditation Board for Special Radiological Technologist
  • Cert. in SPECT Physics and Instrumentation
    The Canadian of Medical Radiation Technologist

Professional Memberships

  • Member, World Stroke Organisation
    – Present
  • Associate member, Singapore National Stroke Association
    – Present
  • Associate Member, Singapore Industrial Automation Association
    – Present
  • Member, Society of Behavioural Health, Singapore
    – Present
  • Member, European Society of Radiology
    – Present
  • Fellow, The Hong Kong College of Radiographers and Radiation Therapists
    – Present
  • Registered Diagnostic Radiographer, Radiographers Board, HKSAR
    – Present

Corporate Experience

  • Member, Task Force on Mandatory Continuing Professional Development Scheme under Supplementary Medical Professions Council, Hong Kong
    Present
  • Editor, Life Journal (Radiobiology, Nuclear Medicine and Medical Imaging section)
    Present
  • Associate Editor, Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences
    Present
  • Adjunct Professor, Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong
    Present
  • Advisory Board Member, Aimitari MedTech Pte. Ltd
    Present
  • Editorial Board Member, Journal of Associated Medical Sciences
    Present
  • MOH Allied Health Panel Member for Diagnostic Radiography and Radiation Therapy
    –
  • Scientific Committee Advisor, 2nd Scientific Meeting, The Society of Behavioral Health, Singapore
    –

Research Interests

  • Metabolic Syndromes
  • New and advanced application of Medical Imaging
  • Endothelial Dysfunction and Atherosclerosis in Diabetes
  • Radiography Education Development

Journal Papers

  • - Three articles receoved the most cited articles from Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences published since 2020 (extracted from Scopus):  https://www.journals.elsevier.com/journal-of-medical-imaging-and-radiation-sciences/most-cited-articles

    - 2nd most published author in Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences (2021); 6th most cited paper and author in Annals of Nutrition and Metabolism (2015); 10th most cited paper and author in Journal of Biomedical Science (2017);  information available: https://exaly.com/author/6228896/christopher-wai-keung-lai/rankings

    Radiography Education Development and Mental Health

    1. [Book Chapter] Pang, K. Chia, S.T., Teng, S.P.W,, Lai, C.W.K. and Mohamed Sali, H.B.  (2024). The Impacts of e-Learning and Virtual Reality on Diagnostic Radiography Education. Lecture Notes in Educational Technology (LNET) book series. In press.
    2. Bey, C.Y.T., Koh, J.U. and Lai, C.W.K. (2023). Burnout syndrome and anxiety among healthcare workers during global pandemics: An umbrella review. World Journal of Meta-Analysis. In press. 
    3. Teo JKH, Chionh IYL, Bin Shaul Hamed NA, Lai, C.W.K. (2023). Problematic Smartphone Usage in Singaporean University Students: An Analysis of Self-Reported Versus Objectively Measured Smartphone Usage Patterns. Healthcare. 2023; 11(23):3033. https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare11233033 (Impact Factor 2022: 2.8)
    4. Lai, C.W.K., Kong, J.W.L., Yeo, A.H.Y. and Poon, S.Y. (2023). Qualitative study on the pilot of Diagnostic Radiography Entrustable Professional Activity in Singapore, Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences, Volume 54, Issue 2, Supplement 1, 2023, Page S7. (Impact Factor 2022: 1.8)
    5. [Book Chapter] Sabeeha, R., Wong, J.Y.Q., Loh, Y.Z., Lai, C.W.K., Mohamed Sali, H.B. (2023). The Impacts of Integrating Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) in Medical Education on Trainees. In: Hong, C., Ma, W.W.K. (eds) Applied Degree Education and the Shape of Things to Come. Lecture Notes in Educational Technology. Springer, Singapore. https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-981-19-9315-2_4
    6. Tay, YX, Kothan, S, Kada, S, Cai, S, Lai, C.W.K. (2021).  Challenges and optimization strategies in medical imaging service delivery during COVID-19. World J Radiol 2021; 13(5): 102-121. DOI: 10.4329/wjr.v13.i5.102 (Impact Factor 2022: 2.5)
    7. Tay, Y.X., Wei, Y. M., Aw, L.P., and Lai, C.W.K. (2020).  The strategy to develop newly joined radiographers in a COVID-19 world: a curated orientation programme. Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences. DOI:10.1016/j.jmir.2020.10.006. (Impact Factor 2022: 1.8)
    8. Tay, Y.X., Cai, S., Chow, H. C., and Lai, C.W.K. (2020). The needs and concerns of clinical educators in radiography education in the face of COVID-19 pandemic. Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences. DOI:10.1016/j.jmir.2020.10.004. (Impact Factor 2022: 1.8)
    9. Teo, L.W., Pang, T., Ong, Y.J. and Lai, C.W.K. (2020). Coping with COVID-19: Perspectives of Student Radiographers. Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences. DOI:10.1016/j.jmir.2020.05.004 (Impact Factor 2022: 1.8)
    10. Lai, C.W.K. , Shiu, B.C. P. and Seime, N.D. (2019). The Growing Importance of Internationalization in Radiography Education. Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences. DOI:10.1016/j.jmir.2019.03.179 (Impact Factor 2022: 1.8)

     

    Cardiometabolic health

    1. Htun KT, Jaikumkao K, Pan J, Moe Moe AT, Intachai N, Promsan S, Lungkaphin A, Tapanya M, Pasanta D, Tungjai M, Kaewjaeng S, Kim HJ, Kaewkhao J, Lai CWK, Kothan S. (2022).  Noninvasive NMR/MRS Metabolic Parameters to Evaluate Metabolic Syndrome in Rats. Diagnostics. 2022; 12(7):1621. https://doi.org/10.3390/diagnostics12071621
    2. Chin, E.C, Leung, C.K., Yu, D.J., Yu, A.P. Bernal, J.K. Lai, C.W.K., Chan, D.K.C., Ngai,H.H., Yung, P.S.H., Lee, C.H. Fong, D.Y. Keating, S.E. Coombes, J.S. and Siu, P.M.. (2022). Effects of one-year once-weekly high-intensity interval training on body adiposity and liver fat in adults with central obesity: Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Journal of Exercise Science & Fitness.  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jesf.2022.03.003. (Impact Factor 2020: 3.103)
    3. Htun, K.T.; Pan, J.; Pasanta, D.; Tungjai, M.; Udomtanakunchai, C.; Petcharoen, T.; Chamta, N.; Kosicharoen, S.; Chukua, K.; Lai, C.W.K.; Kothan, S. (2021). Advanced Molecular Imaging (MRI/MRS/1H NMR) for Metabolic Information in Young Adults with Health Risk Obesity. Life 2021, 11, 1035. https://doi.org/10.3390/life11101035. (Impact Factor 2020: 3.817)
    4. Yu, A.P., Ugwu, F.N., Tam, B.T., Lee, P.H., Pang S., Chow, A.S., Cheng, K.K., Lai, C.W.K., Wong, C.S. and Siu, P.M.. (2020). Obestatin and growth hormone reveal the interaction of central obesity and other cardiometabolic risk factors of metabolic syndrome. Scientific Reports 10, 5495. DOI:10.1038/s41598-020-62271-w.  (Impact Factor 2020: 4.379)
    5. Islam, R. and Lai, C. W. K..  (2019). A Brief Overview of lncRNAs in Endothelial Dysfunction-Associated Diseases: From Discovery to Characterization. Epigenomes 3.(3), 20. DOI:10.3390/epigenomes3030020. (Journal Citation Indicator 2020=0.32)
    6. Chin, E.C., Yu, A.P., Lai, C.W.K., Fong, D.Y., Chan, D.K., Wong, S.H., Sun, F.H., Ngai, H.H., Yung, P.S., and Siu, P.M..(2019). Low-frequency HIIT improves body composition and aerobic capacity in overweight men. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise.  DOI:10.1249/MSS.0000000000002097. (Impact Factor 2020: 5.411) 
    7. Yu AP, Ugwu FN, Tam BT, Lee PH, Lai CWK, Wong SC, Lam WW, Sheridan S, and Siu PM. (2018). One year of yoga training alters ghrelin axis in centrally obese adults with metabolic syndrome. Frontiers in Physiology, DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2018.01321 (Impact Factor 2020: 4.566)
    8. Ugwu FN, YU, AP, Tam BT, Lee PH, Lai CWK, Wong CS and Siu PM. (2018). Ghrelin axis reveals the interacting influence of central obesity and hypertension. Front. Endocrinol. DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2018.00534. (Impact Factor 2020: 3.675)
    9. Supriya R, Tam BJ, Yu, AP, Lee PH, Lai CWK, Cheng KK, Yau, SY, Chan, LWC, Yung, BY, Sheridan S and Siu, P. (2018). Adipokines demonstrate the interacting influence of central obesity with other cardiometabolic risk factors of metabolic syndrome in Hong Kong Chinese adults. Plos One. 13(8): e0201585. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0201585. (Impact Factor 2020: 3.24)
    10. Yu AP, Tam BT, Lai CWK, Yu DS, Woo J, Chung KF, Hui SS, Liu JY, Wei GX, and Siu PM. (2018).  Revealing the neural mechanisms underlying the beneficial effects of Tai Chi: A neuroimaging perspective. American Journal of Chinese Medicine, 46(02):231-259. DOI:10.1142/S0192415X18500131. (Impact Factor 2020: 4.667)
    11. Supriya R, Yung BY, Yu AP, Lee PH, Lai CWK, Cheng KK, Yau SY, Chan LW, Sheridan S, and Siu PM. (2018). Adipokine profiling in adult women with central obesity and hypertension. Frontiers in Physiology. DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2018.00294. (Impact Factor 2020: 4.566)
    12. Tam BT, Yu AP, Tam EW, Monks DA, Wang XP, Pei XM, Koh SP, Sin TK, Law HK, Ugwu FN, Supriya R, Yung BY, Yip SP, Wong SC, Chan LW, Lai CWK, Ouyang P, and Siu PM. (2018). Ablation of Bax and Bak protects skeletal muscle against pressure-induced injury. Scientific Reports. Volume 8, Article number: 3689. DOI:10.1038/s41598-018-21853-5.  (Impact Factor 2020: 4.379)
    13. Gao, L., Kwan Y, Bulmer, AC and Lai CWK. (2018). Noninvasive real-time characterization of renal clearance kinetics in diabetic mice after receiving Danshensu treatment. Oxid Med Cell Longev. Article ID 8267560. DOI: 10.1155/2018/8267560. (Impact Factor 2020: 6.543)
    14. Leung WKC, Yu AP, Lai CWK and Siu PM. (2018). Association of markers of pro-inflammatory phenotype and beige adipogenesis with metabolic syndrome in Chinese centrally-obese adults. Journal of Diabetes Research, Article ID 8956509. DOI: 10.1155/2018/8956509. (Impact Factor 2020: 4.011)
    15. Supriya, R., Yu, A. P., Lee, P. H., Lai, C. W.K., Cheng, K. K., Yau, S. Y., Chan, L. W., Yung, B. Y. and Siu, P. M. (2018).  Yoga training modulates adipokines in adults with high-normal blood pressure and metabolic syndrome. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports. Mar;28(3):1130-1138. DOI: 10.1111/sms.13029. (Impact Factor 2020: 4.221)
    16. Ugwu, F. N., Yu, A. P., Sin, T. K., Tam, B. T., Lai, C.W.K., Wong, S. C. and Siu, P. M. (2017). Protective Effect of Unacylated Ghrelin on Compression-Induced Skeletal Muscle Injury Mediated by SIRT1-Signaling. Frontiers in Physiology.  DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2017.00962. (Impact Factor 2020: 4.566)
    17. Gao L, Siu PM, Chan SW, Lai CWK. (2017). Cardiovascular Protective Effects of Salvianic Acid A on db/db Mice with Elevated Homocysteine Level. Oxid Med Cell Longev. 2017; 2017:9506925. (Impact Factor 2020: 6.543)
    18. Ghosh, A. Gao, L, Thakur A, Siu, M.P. and Lai, C.W.K.  (2017). Role of free fatty acids in endothelial dysfunction. Journal of Biomedical Science. 24(1):50. (Impact Factor 2020: 8.410)
    19. Siu, S P.Y., Leung, W.K.C., Wan, P.S.C, Liu, E.K.H. and Lai, C.W.K.  (2017). Association between sonographically measured mesenteric fat thickness and brachial artery flow-mediated dilation in Chinese young male adults. Journal of International Medical Research. doi:10.1177/0300060516688407. (Impact Factor 2020: 1.671)
    20. Leung, W.K.C., GAO, L., Siu, P.M. and Lai, C.W.K. (2016). Diabetic Nephropathy and Endothelial Dysfunction: Current and Future Therapies, and Emerging of Vascular Imaging for Preclinical Renal-kinetic Study. Life Sciences. DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2016.10.015 (Impact Factor 2020: 5.037)
    21. Pei XM, Tam BT, Sin TK, Wang FF, Yung BY, Chan LW, Wong CS, Ying M, Lai CWK, and Siu PM. (2016). S100A8 and S100A9 are Associated with Doxorubicin-induced Cardiotoxicity in Diabetic Heart. Frontiers in Physiology. 7:334. doi: 10.3389/fphys.2016.00334. (Impact Factor 2020: 4.566)
    22. Supriya, R., Tam, B., Pei, X., Lai, C.W.K., Chan, L.W.C., Yung, B. and Siu. M.P. (2016). Doxorubicin induces inflammatory modulation and metabolic dysregulation in diabetic skeletal muscle. Frontiers in Physiology. 7:323. doi: 10.3389/fphys.2016.00323. (Impact Factor 2020: 4.566)
    23. Lai, C.W.K and Kan, M. Y..(2015).  Homocysteine-Induced Endothelial Dysfunction. Annals of Nutrition and Metabolism. 2015;67:1–12, DOI: 10.1159/000437098. (Impact Factor 2020: 3.374)
    24. Mak, W.Y.V. and Lai, C.W.K. (2014). Acute Effect on Arterial Stiffness after Performing Resistance Exercise by Using the Valsalva Manoeuvre during Exertion. BioMed Research International, 2014, Article ID 343916. (Impact Factor 2020: 3.411)
    25. Yuan, C., Lai, C.W.K., Chan, W.C., Chow, M., Law, W.K.W. and Ying, M. (2014). The Effect of Diabetes Self-Management Education on Body Weight, Glycemic Control, and Other Metabolic Markers in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.  Journal of Diabetes Research. 2014: 78976. (Impact Factor 2020: 4.011)
    26. Yuan, C., Lai, C.W.K., Chan, W.C., Chow, M., Law, W.K.W. and Ying, M. (2014). Cumulative effects of hypertension, dyslipidemia, and chronic kidney disease on carotid atherosclerosis in Chinese patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Journal of diabetes research. 2014;2014:179686. (Impact Factor 2020: 4.011)
    27. Chan, W. B., Chan, N. N., Lai, C. W. K., So, W. Y., Lo, M. K. W., Lee, K. F., et al. (2006). Vascular defect beyond the endothelium in type II diabetic patients with overt nephropathy and moderate renal insufficiency. Kidney International, 70(4), 711-716. (Impact Factor 2020: 10.612)
    28. Chan, W. B., Ma, R. C. W., Chan, N. N., Ng, M. C. Y., Lee, Z. S. K., Lai, C. W. K., et al. (2004). Increased leptin concentrations and lack of gender difference in type 2 diabetic patients with nephropathy. Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice, 64(2), 93-98. (Impact Factor 2020: 5.602)
    29. Chan, N. N., Chan, W. B., Ma, R. C. W., Ng, M. C. Y., Lee, Z. S. K., Lai, C. W. K., et al. (2002). Sex difference in serum leptin concentrations in Chinese type 2 diabetic patients with or without nephropathy. Endocrine Abstracts, (4), 38.

     

    New and advanced application in Medical Imaging

    1. Lee, W.C., Poon, J.K., Siah, J.J.H. Chong, M.C. and Lai, C.W.K. (2023). Feasibility of Low Contrast Volume and Low Injection Flow Rate in Computed Tomography Pulmonary Angiography. In press. (Impact Factor 2022: 1.8)
    2. Christopher Lai, Alfred Tan, Gregory Ho, Tina Poh Tin Teo, Juraihah Hj Mohd Saleh, Sharity Tan Man Wei, Naw Julia Thwin Oo, Paul Lim, Felix Frias and Sylvia Azalia. (2022). Minimizing the risk of patient head injury in cardiac catheterization laboratory. Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences, Volume 53, Issue 3, Supplement, Page 10, ISSN 1939-8654. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmir.2022.03.118.
    3. Ong, MY., Koh,J.J-H, Kothan, S. and Lai, C.W.K. (2022). The Incidence and Associated Risk Factors of Contrast-Induced Nephropathy after Contrast-Enhanced Computed Tomography in the Emergency Setting: A Systematic Review. Life. 2022; 12(6):826. https://doi.org/10.3390/life12060826. (Impact Factor 2020: 3.817)
    4. Lee, Z.Y., Goh, Y.L.E. and Lai, C.W.K. (2021). Classification of mammographic breast density and its correlation with BI-RADS in elder women using machine learning approach. Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences. Doi.org/10.1016/j.jmir.2021.10.004 (Journal Citation Indicator 2020=0.35)
    5. Huang, C. Chan, P.K., Kwong, Y.C., Yeung, S.S.,  Lai, C.W.K., and Fu, S.N. (2021). Knee joint loadings are related to tibial torsional alignments in people with radiographic medial knee osteoarthritis. PLoS One. DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0255008. (Impact Factor 2020: 3.24)
    6. Cheng , X, Tang, FH, Lai, C.W.K., Grimm LJ and  Lo, J.Y.. (2021). Multi-modality Patient Specific Registration for Breast Imaging using Biomechanical Modeling with Reference to AI Evaluation of Breast Tumor Change. Life, DOI:10.3390/life11080747. (Impact Factor 2020: 3.817)
    7. Goh, Y.L.E., Lee, Z.Y. and Lai, C.W.K. (2021). Spatial Distribution and Quantification of Mammographic Breast Density, and Its Correlation with BI-RADS Using an Image Segmentation Method. Life 2021, 11, 516. https://doi.org/10.3390/life11060516 (Impact Factor 2020: 3.817)
    8. Boonsuth, R., Kaewjaeng, S., Kaewkhao, J., Lai, C.W.K.  Kothan, S. (2018). A study of the magnetic susceptibility on gadolinium calcium silicoborate glass. Materials Today: Proceedings. DOI:10.1016/j.matpr.2018.04.025.
    9. Woo, E.H.C., White, P. and Lai, C.W.K. (2018). Morphological changes of the median nerve within the carpal tunnel during various finger and wrist positions: an analysis of intensive and non-intensive electronic device users. Journal of Hand Surgery. (Impact Factor 2020: 2.230)
    10. Leung, WKC, Chu KL and Lai, C.W.K. (2017). Sonographic evaluation of the immediate effects of eccentric heel drop exercise on Achilles tendon and gastrocnemius muscle stiffness using shear wave elastography. PeerJ. PeerJ 5:e3592 https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.3592. (Impact Factor 2020: 2.984)
    11. Woo, E.H.C., White, P. and Lai, C.W.K. (2017). Effects of electronic device overuse by university students in relation to clinical status and anatomical variations of the median nerve and transverse carpal ligament. Muscle & Nerve. DOI 10.10 02/mus. 25697. (Impact Factor 2020: 3.217)
    12. Woo, E.H.C., White, P. and Lai, C.W.K. (2016) Musculoskeletal impact of the use of various types of electronic devices on university students in Hong Kong: An evaluation by means of self-reported questionnaire. Manual Therapy. 10.1016/j.math.2016.07.004. (Impact Factor 2020: 2.622)
    13. Woo, E.H.C., White, P., Ng, H.K. and Lai, C.W.K. (2016). Development of Kinematic Graphs of Median Nerve during Active Finger Motion: Implications of Smartphone Use. Plos One. 1;11(7):e0158455. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0158455. (Impact Factor 2020: 3.24)
    14. Woo, E.H.C., White, P. and Lai, C.W.K. (2016). Impact of Information and Communication Technology on Child Health. Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health. 52: 590–594. doi: 10.1111/jpc.13181. (Impact Factor 2020: 1.954)
    15. Woo, E.H.C., White, P and Lai, C.W.K.. (2015). Ergonomics Standards and Guidelines for Computer Workstation Design and the Impact on Users’ Health– A Review. Ergonomics, DOI: 10.1080/00140139.2015.1076528. (Impact Factor 2020: 2.778)
    16. Lai, C.W.K., Chiu, Y. T. and Law, W. S. (2014). The deformation and longitudinal excursion of median nerve during digits movement and wrist extension. Manual Therapy. DOI:10.1016/j.math.2014.06.005. (Impact Factor 2020: 2.622)
    17. Li, E.C.F. and Lai, C.W.K.  (2016). A User Report on the Trial Use of Gesture Commands for Image Manipulation and X-ray Acquisition. Radiological Physics and Technology. 9: 261. doi:10.1007/s12194-016-0358-1. (Journal Citation Indicator 2020=0.51)
    18. Lai, C.W.K and Law, H.K.W.  (2015). Mammographic Breast Density in Chinese women: Spatial Distribution and Autocorrelation Patterns. PLoS One. DOI:10: e0136881. (Impact Factor 2020: 3.24)
    19. Lai, C.W.K., Cheung, H.Y., Chan, T.P. and Wong, T.H. (2015). Reducing the radiation dose to the eye lens region during CT brain examination: the potential beneficial effect of the combined use of bolus and a bismuth shield. Radioprotection. DOI: 10.1051/radiopro/2015003. (Impact Factor 2020: 1.015)

Conferences

    1. Christopher Lai. (Invited talk). Equipping Future-ready Diagnostic Radiographers in Singapore. INTERNATIONAL DAY of RADIOLOGY 2023 CONFERENCE. Hong Long Polytechnic University. 2023.
    2. Christopher Lai, Joanne Kong Wai Ling, Alethea Yeo Hui Yin, Poon Sern Yin.  Qualitative study on the pilot of Diagnostic Radiography Entrustable Professional Activity in Singapore. Singapore Society of Radiographers Annual Scientific Meeting. Singapore. 2023.
    3. Lee Wan Chin, Chong Mei Choo, Christopher Lai, Poon Jun Kai, Siah Jin Hui Jacqueline. Feasibility of Low Contrast Volume and Low Injection Flow Rate in CT Pulmonary Angiography. International Society for Computed Tomography Symposium 2022. United States of America. 2022
    4. Lai, C.W.K., Tan, A., Ho, G., Teo, T.P.T., Hj Mohd Saleh, J., Tan, S. M.W., Naw, J.T.O., Lim, P. Frias, F. and Azalia, S. Minimizing the Risk of Patient Head Injury in Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory. 8th Southeast Asia Radiographers & Radiological Technologists Conference. Singapore. 2022.
    5. Teo, F.X.Y., Tee, C. J.S., Abu, Azzalia and Lai, C.W.K.. Correlation of Digital Phenotypes of Sleep Metrics and Cardiovascular Health Status. 8th Southeast Asia Radiographers & Radiological Technologists Conference. Singapore. 2022.
    6. Siah, J.J.H., Poon, J.K., Lee, W.C., Chong, M.C. and Lai, C.W.K.. Feasibility of Low Injection Flow Rate and Low Contrast Dose in CT Pulmonary Angiography. 8th Southeast Asia Radiographers & Radiological Technologists Conference. Singapore. 2022.
    7. Chia, S.T., Teng, W.S.P.,  D/O Mohamed Sali, H.B. and Lai, C.W.K.The Impact of Game-based Learning or Electronic Learning or Virtual Reality on Learners in Medical Imaging Education: A Systematic Review. 8th Southeast Asia Radiographers & Radiological Technologists Conference. Singapore. 2022.
    8. Wong, J. Y. Q., Loh, Y.Z, Sabeeha R., D/O Mohamed Sali, H.B. and Lai, C.W.K. Does implementation of PACS training have an impact on trainees? 8th Southeast Asia Radiographers & Radiological Technologists Conference. Singapore. 2022.
    9. Koh, J.H.J, Ong, M.Y. and Lai, C.W.K. Incidence and Associated Risk Factors of Contrast-Induced Nephropathy after Contrast-Enhanced Computed Tomography in the Emergency Setting: A Systematic Review. 8th Southeast Asia Radiographers & Radiological Technologists Conference. Singapore. 2022.
    10. Goh, Y.L.E., Lee, Z. Y. and Lai, C.W.K. Spatial Distribution and Quantification of Mammographic breast density, and its Correlation with BI-RADS Using Image Segmentation and Machine Learning Approaches. 4th SSR Annual Scientific meeting 2021. Singapore. 2021.
    11. Ong, Y.J., Chong, T.Q, Pang, T., Teo, L.W. and Lai, C.W.K. The potential ameliorating effect of cold application at the wrist on the morphological changes of median nerve over time during and after hand grip activity. 4th SSR Annual Scientific meeting 2021. Singapore. 2021.
    12. Lai, C.W.K. , Shiu, B.C. P. and Seime, N.D..  International Peer Assisted Learning. International Conference on Applied Education, Technology and Innovation (THEI AETI). Hong Kong SAR. China. 2019.
    13. Islam R., Wong N.K., Chang W.J., Hung W. H. H., Lai, C.W.K., Yip, S.P. and Huang C.L. Negative regulation of smooth muscle gene expression by H19 Long non-coding RNA in human mesenchymal stem cells. International Society for Stem Cell Research Annual Meeting. Melbourne, Australia. 2018.
    14. Lai, C.W.K., Shiu, SP and Dalen, N. Internationalising the learning experience of radiography students. The voice of EPOS session. European Congress of Radiology. Vienna, Austria. 2017.
    15. Huang, C., Fu, S.N., Lai, C.W.K., Yeung, S.S., Chan, P.K. and Chiu, K.Y. Does Passive Muscle Tension of the Quadriceps Related to Self-perceived Pain in Individuals with Knee Osteoarthritis? The 37th Annual Congress of Hong Kong Orthopedic Association. Hong Kong. 2017.
    16. Huang, C., Fu, S.N., Yeung, S.S., Lai, C.W.K., Chan, P.K. and Chiu, K.Y. Relationship between Muscle Strength of Hip Abductors, Knee Loading and Pain in Individuals with Knee Osteoarthritis. The 37th Annual Congress of Hong Kong Orthopedic Association. Hong Kong. 2017.
    17. Lai, C.W.K., Huang, C., Fu, S.N., Yeung, S.S., Chan, P.K. and Chiu, K.Y. Test-retest Reliability of Using EOS in Measuring External Tibia Torsion Angle in Individuals with Knee Osteoarthritis and to Explore Its Possible Effect External Knee Adduction Moment during Gait. The 37th Annual Congress of Hong Kong Orthopedic Association. Hong Kong. 2017.
    18. Lam, Y.Y. and Lai, C.W.K.. The immediate effect of heel-drop exercise on the stiffness of Achilles tendon and gastrocnemius muscles using shear wave elastography. 33rd Japan Conference of Radiological Technologists. Hokkaido, Japan. 2017.
    19. Woo, W.H.C., White, P. and Lai, C.W.K..  Morphological and kinematic changes of the median nerve within the carpal tunnel in both static and dynamic states during different finger and wrist positions. 21st Asia and Australasia Conference of Radiological Technologists. Hong Kong. 2017.
    20. Ying, M. Yuan, C, Lai, C.W.K. Law, H.K.W, Chan, W.C., Wu, V. W.C. and Yip, S.P. Carotid artery stiffness is more sensitive than carotid intima media thickness in the detection of carotid atherosclerosis. ISRRT World Congress. Seoul. Korea. 2016.
    21. Li CF and Lai, C.W.K. Immediate effects on the changes of morphological and mechanical properties of Achilles tendon after jogging or race walking. 5th Hong Kong Association of Sports Medicine and Sports Science student conference. Hong Kong .2016.
    22. Gao, L., Siu, P.M. and Lai, C.W.K.  The Relationship Between Hyperhomocysteinemia and Endothelial Dysfunction in Diabetes and the Potential Beneficial Effect of Salvianic Acid A. HTI Postgraduate symposium, Hong Kong. 2016.
    23. Gao L. and Lai, C.W.K. Cardiac Function and Endothelial Function Assessment in Diabetic Mice with Hyperhomocysteinemia. 17th Diabetes and Cardiovascular Risk Factors – East Meets West Symposium. Hong Kong. 2015.
    24. Lai, C.W.K. Metabolic syndrome and renal disease. Griffith Health International Research Symposium. 2 December 2015. Gold Coast, Australia.
    25. Xue, C., Tang, F.H. and Lai, C.W.K.. A breast registration model based on finite element analysis for positron emission tomography and magnetic resonance imaging. 20th Asia and Australasia Conference of Radiological Technologists. Singapore. 2015.
    26. Woo, W.H.C., White, P. and Lai, C.W.K.. Musculoskeletal impact of electronic device usage by University students in Hong Kong: an evaluation by means of ultrasound examination and self-reported questionnaire. 18th International Society of Radiographers and Radiological Technologists Conference World Conference. Helsinki, Finland. 2014.
    27. Woo, E.H.C., White, P. and Lai, C.W.K.. Carpal Tunnel area as a risk factor for Carpal Tunnel syndrome: Ultrasonographic measurements of median nerve and transverse carpal ligament. 18th International Society of Radiographers and Radiological Technologists Conference World Conference. Helsinki, Finland. 2014.
    28. Lai, C.W.K., Cheung, H.Y., Chan, T.P. and Wong, T.H.. The efficacy of bismuth shield and BOLUS in reducing eye dose during CT brain examinations: A phantom study. 22nd Annual Scientific Meeting of European Society of Thoracic Imaging. Amsterdam, The Netherlands. 2014.
    29. Lai, C.W.K. and Mak, W.Y.. Acute effect on arterial stiffness after performed resistance exercise using Valsalva maneuver during exertion. 22nd Annual Scientific Meeting of European Society of Thoracic Imaging. Amsterdam, The Netherlands. 2014.
    30. Lai, C.W.K., Leung, H.M.P. and Law, K.W.H. The susceptibility of X-ray cassettes contamination with Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) during portable X-ray examination. Conference on Macao Radiology 2013. Macau, China. 2013.
    31. Cheung, A.H.Y., Lai, C.W.K., Wong, E., Yu, B., Chan, C. and Law, M. Imaging of Brain CT: Weighing between Image Quality and Eye Dose Reduction. The European Congress of Radiology. Vienna, Austria. 2013
    32. Chiu, Y.T., Law WS, Lau, P.M., Chan, W.F., Lam, T.K. and Lai, C.W.K.. Improper wrist position in the use of modern electronic device may exacerbate the risk of carpal tunnel syndrome. Japan Radiology Congress 2013. Yokohama, Japan. 2013.
    33. Cheung, H.Y., Lai, C.W.K., Chan, T.P., Wong, T.H., Wong, T.K., Tsang, K.K., et al. Evaluation of five techniques for eye dose reduction in Brain CT. Japan Radiology Congress 2013. Yokohama, Japan. 2013.
    34. Wong, M.Y., Tam, S.Y., Lai, C.W.K., Tang, F.H. and Law, H.K.W. Validation of a computer-aided diagnosis program in measuring thoracic curvature from routine chest radiographs. The First Hong Kong Radiographers and Radiation Therapists Conference. Hong Kong. 2013.
    35. Lai, C.W.K.  Ultrasonographic assessment of endothelial function in normal healthy Chinese subjects. 18th Asia and Australasia Conference of Radiological Technologists. Kaohsiung, Taiwan. 2011.
    36. Lai, C.W.K.. Predictive value of CT signs in acute appendicitis. Inauguration Conference of The Hong Kong College of Radiographer and Radiation Therapists. Hong Kong. 2008.
    37. Lai, C.W.K. and Chan J.C.N.. Functional and structural changes of the arterial wall in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients. 11th International Society of Radiographers and Radiological Technologists Conference World Conference. Sydney, Australia. 2000