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Biography
Tam completed his doctoral training at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Following the completion of his PhD Tam was a visiting scholar in three entirely different organizations. Firstly, at University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, he investigated how adipokines and exercise-induced myokines affect the tumor microenvironment. Secondly, Tam studied how mutations in adaptor proteins affect skeletal muscle and adipose tissue metabolism at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Finally, he delineated the fundamental differences between childhood-onset obesity and adulthood-onset obesity at PERFORM Centre, Concordia University. Tam’s research on exercise, metabolism, and the prevention of chronic disease has been recognized with a number of research achievement awards/ training fellowships from different universities, research institutes, and professional societies.
For details, please visit mat-lab.org (Laboratory of Muscle & Adipose Tissue Physiology)
Research Interests
Dysregulated metabolism - obesity, diabetes, and cancer
Psychiatric disorders
Preventive medicine
Exercise/ lifestyle intervention
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):
Education/Academic qualification
Master, Chinese University of Hong Kong
PhD, Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Master, Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Bachelor, The University of Hong Kong
Keywords
- QP Physiology
- human metabolism
- obesity
- diabetes
- oncology
- molecular physiology
- RC1200 Sports Medicine
- exercise intervention
- mental health
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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A Biopsychosocial Approach to Improving Multidimensional Frailty Status in Community-Dwelling Older Adults
JIAO, J. (PI), TAM, T. K. B. (CoI), Man, D.W.-K. (CoI), Holger, H. (CoI), Lo, K. H. K. (CoI) & Sonia, L. (CoI)
1/01/25 → 30/06/26
Project: Research project
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Jockey Club Mus-fit for Health
JIAO, J. (PI), CHOW, B. C. (CoI), HUANG, W. Y. J. (CoI), TAM, T. K. B. (CoI), HON, S. S. (CoI), Yung, S. H. P. (Collaborator) & Tsang, W. N. W. (Collaborator)
1/12/21 → 11/11/24
Project: Research project
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Combating childhood overweight and obesity: the role of Olympic Movement and bodily movement
Tam, B. T., Wan, K., Santosa, S. & Cai, Z., 3 Feb 2025, In: The Innovation. 6, 2, 2 p., 100771.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › peer-review
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Comparing the Effects of Integrative Neuromuscular Training and Traditional Physical Fitness Training on Physical Performance Outcomes in Young Athletes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Wan, K. W., Dai, Z. H., Wong, P. S., Ho, R. S. T. & Tam, B. T., 8 Feb 2025, In: Sports Medicine - Open. 11, 1, 13 p., 15.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › peer-review
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Data stewardship and curation practices in AI-based genomics and automated microscopy image analysis for high-throughput screening studies: promoting robust and ethical AI applications
Taddese, A. A., Addis, A. C. & Tam, B. T., 23 Feb 2025, In: Human Genomics. 19, 1, p. 16 20 p., 16.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › peer-review
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Effects of Pharmacologic, Lifestyle, and Combined Interventions on Body Mass Index in Women With Obesity and PCOS: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-analysis
Wan, K.-W., Dai, Z.-H., Lei, E.F.-C. & Tam, B. T., May 2025, In: Current Developments in Nutrition. 9, Supplement 2, p. 511-512 2 p., 107261.Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article › peer-review
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Intramyocellular lipid use is altered with exercise in males with childhood-onset obesity despite no differences in substrate oxidation
Feola, S., Al-Nabelsi, L., Tam, B. T., Near, J., Morais, J. A. & Santosa, S., 29 Jan 2025, (E-pub ahead of print) In: International Journal of Obesity. 49, 5, p. 915-920 6 p., jeb167015.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › peer-review