Ka Yu Cheng

Ka Yu Cheng serves as an Honorary Research Associate in the Division of Diabetes, Endocrinology & Gastroenterology at the University of Manchester, contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals in health and well-being through her dysphagia research.

Her academic credentials include:

• Doctor of Philosophy (awarded November 2018) from the University of Hong Kong on chronic post-stroke dysphagia treatment using 5Hz repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS)
• Bachelor of Science in Speech and Hearing Sciences (awarded November 2013) from the University of Hong Kong

Her research expertise centers on dysphagia pathophysiology and neuromodulation interventions, with specialization in repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), swallowing function rehabilitation, and neurostimulation techniques for stroke recovery. Current work investigates sensory modulation treatments, device-based swallowing solutions, and pharmacological approaches for neurologic dysphagia.

Recent publications (2024-2025) demonstrate a strong emphasis on evidence synthesis through systematic reviews and meta-analyses evaluating thickened liquids, sensory interventions, and emerging device technologies. This trend reflects her commitment to translating clinical research into evidence-based dysphagia management protocols.

Dr. Cheng has served as peer reviewer for Neurophysiologie Clinique, Dysphagia, Experimental Brain Research, BMC Neurology, and Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology (2019-2021), contributing to scholarly rigor in neurogastroenterology.

She has engaged with public discourse through media appearances, including a November 2019 feature on hi-tech swallowing disorder treatments that reached 12 Mendeley readers and generated video coverage.