Lam Sai Kit
Malaysian virologist
About Lam Sai Kit
Born 1938. Lam Sai Kit is a Malaysian virologist.
Professor Dato' Lam Sai Kit (born: 23 June 1938) is a prominent Malaysian scientist who was central to the discovery of the Nipah virus that causes severe disease in both animals and humans. Prof Lam is currently an emeritus professor at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya as well as a Research Consultant at University of Malaya.
He was awarded the Merdeka Award by the Government of Malaysia.
He is a member of the International Advisory Council in Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman.
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Who is Lam Sai Kit?
Malaysian virologist
When was Lam Sai Kit born?
Lam Sai Kit was born on 23 June 1938 in Ipoh.
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Lam Sai Kit is a virologist.
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Lam Sai Kit is Malaysian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Lam Sai Kit. https://biography.guide/lam-sai-kit/
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Chicago: "Lam Sai Kit." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/lam-sai-kit/.
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