Ph.D. (Physiology), Faculty of Medicine, University of Hong Kong, 2001
MA (English), Faculty of Communication, Hong Kong Polytechnic University. 2005
BSc. (Hons IIA) in Biology and Chemistry, Faculty of Applied Science and Textile,Hong Kong Polytechnic University, 1995
ISO 22000:2005 Food Safety Management Systems Implementation Course, Hong Kong Quality Assurance Agency, 2014
ISO 22000:2005 Food Safety Management Systems Auditor Certificate, Hong Kong Quality Assurance Agency, 2013
Full Technological Certificate, City and Guilds of London Institute, 1986
Dr. Mabel Yinchun YAU
Assistant Professor
- Office:Rm 1903, Ma Kam Chan Memorial Building, KPC Campus
- Telephone:(852) 3190 6738
- Email:mabelyau@twc.edu.hk
Academic and Professional Qualifications
Author Identifications
ORCID ID: 0000-0002-5319-6313
Scopus Author ID: 7006864976
Biography
Dr. Yau is the Assistant Professor in Health Science at Tung Wah University of Hong Kong. She was formerly Scientific Officer in the Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. She received her undergraduate training at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University and pursued postgraduate studies at the University of Hong Kong, specialising in neuroendocrine research on melatonin effects in megakaryocytes.
She completed postdoctoral training at the University of Toronto, investigating melatonin receptor expressions in brain ischaemia using animal models. Her work encompasses infection control, food safety, HACCP development, and functional foods; she has advised on microbiological techniques for secondary school teachers, delivered food safety talks, and conducted over 10 years of microbial examinations for Hotel Nikko, Cathay Pacific Airline, drinking water, and recreational water.
As a visiting lecturer at HKU SPACE, she pioneered web-based teaching, developing e-learning resources in biotechnology, pharmaceutical studies, laboratory safety, and physiology. She has facilitated theme-based summer camps, work-integrated projects for freshmen, and study trips for occupational therapy, physiotherapy, health science, and nursing students, collaborating with NGOs and institutes to provide therapeutic services in overseas elderly homes.
Currently, she leads a project promoting Chinese Medicine cultures to ethnic minorities. She has received the 'Outstanding Performance and Achievement' award from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University and the 'Teaching Excellence Award' from Tung Wah College. She participates in programme validation and accreditation, collaborates with a private hospital on infection control studies, serves as a reviewer for refereed journals, holds a Master's in English studies with publications on Cantonese opera, and writes health-related columns.
Academic and Professional Experience
- Ph.D. (Physiology), Faculty of Medicine, University of Hong Kong, 2001
- MA (English), Faculty of Communication, Hong Kong Polytechnic University. 2005
- BSc. (Hons IIA) in Biology and Chemistry, Faculty of Applied Science and Textile, Hong Kong Polytechnic University
- 1995 ISO 22000:2005 Food Safety Management Systems Implementation Course, Hong Kong Quality Assurance Agency
- 2014 ISO 22000:2005 Food Safety Management Systems Auditor Certificate, Hong Kong Quality Assurance Agency
- 2013 Full Technological Certificate, City and Guilds of London Institute, 1986
Academic and Professional Qualifications
Ph.D. (Physiology), Faculty of Medicine, University of Hong Kong, 2001
MA (English), Faculty of Communication, Hong Kong Polytechnic University. 2005
BSc. (Hons IIA) in Biology and Chemistry, Faculty of Applied Science and Textile,Hong Kong Polytechnic University, 1995
ISO 22000:2005 Food Safety Management Systems Implementation Course, Hong Kong Quality Assurance Agency, 2014
ISO 22000:2005 Food Safety Management Systems Auditor Certificate, Hong Kong Quality Assurance Agency, 2013
Full Technological Certificate, City and Guilds of London Institute, 1986
Author Identifications
ORCID ID: 0000-0002-5319-6313
Scopus Author ID: 7006864976
Biography
Dr. Yau is the Assistant Professor in Health Science at Tung Wah University of Hong Kong. She was formerly Scientific Officer in the Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. She received her undergraduate training at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University and pursued postgraduate studies at the University of Hong Kong, specialising in neuroendocrine research on melatonin effects in megakaryocytes.
She completed postdoctoral training at the University of Toronto, investigating melatonin receptor expressions in brain ischaemia using animal models. Her work encompasses infection control, food safety, HACCP development, and functional foods; she has advised on microbiological techniques for secondary school teachers, delivered food safety talks, and conducted over 10 years of microbial examinations for Hotel Nikko, Cathay Pacific Airline, drinking water, and recreational water.
As a visiting lecturer at HKU SPACE, she pioneered web-based teaching, developing e-learning resources in biotechnology, pharmaceutical studies, laboratory safety, and physiology. She has facilitated theme-based summer camps, work-integrated projects for freshmen, and study trips for occupational therapy, physiotherapy, health science, and nursing students, collaborating with NGOs and institutes to provide therapeutic services in overseas elderly homes.
Currently, she leads a project promoting Chinese Medicine cultures to ethnic minorities. She has received the 'Outstanding Performance and Achievement' award from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University and the 'Teaching Excellence Award' from Tung Wah College. She participates in programme validation and accreditation, collaborates with a private hospital on infection control studies, serves as a reviewer for refereed journals, holds a Master's in English studies with publications on Cantonese opera, and writes health-related columns.
Academic and Professional Experience
- Ph.D. (Physiology), Faculty of Medicine, University of Hong Kong, 2001
- MA (English), Faculty of Communication, Hong Kong Polytechnic University. 2005
- BSc. (Hons IIA) in Biology and Chemistry, Faculty of Applied Science and Textile, Hong Kong Polytechnic University
- 1995 ISO 22000:2005 Food Safety Management Systems Implementation Course, Hong Kong Quality Assurance Agency
- 2014 ISO 22000:2005 Food Safety Management Systems Auditor Certificate, Hong Kong Quality Assurance Agency
- 2013 Full Technological Certificate, City and Guilds of London Institute, 1986
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- 2023 - HAPS Poster Award. Human Anatomy and Physiology Society, 37th Annual Conference
- 2019 - Teaching Excellence Award, Tung Wah College
- 2018 - Scholarship. Poster presentation at conference. “A Pilot Study of Hand Hygiene Among Foreign Domestic Helpers of Hong Kong” The 30th ICC 2017 International Congress of Chemotherapy and Infection 2017, Taipei, Taiwan
- 2017 - Best Presentation. Keynote Speech. ICFSP: 19th International Conference on Food Safety and Packaging. World Academy of Science Engineering and Technology, Singapore
- 2016 - Scholarship. Poster presentation at conference. The 7th HKICNA Conference (IICC), Hong Kong
- 2015 - Scholarship. Poster presentation. The 7th International Congress of the Asia Pacific Society of Infection Control (APSIC 2015) Combating Infection for Global Health, Taiwan.
- 2014 - Scholarship. Advanced Infection Control Course for Health Care Professionals Environmental and Hospital Renovation Issues in Infection Control
- 2002 - Outstanding General Grade Staff, Department ABCT, Hong Kong Polytechnic University
- 2002/2003 - Outstanding Performance Achievement Awards for Non-academic Staff Faculty Award. Hong Kong Polytechnic University