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Lewis E. Kay

b. 1961

Canadian biochemist

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About Lewis E. Kay

Born 1961. Lewis E. Kay is a Canadian chemist, researcher and biochemist.

Lewis Edward Kay, (born September 26, 1961) is a Canadian academic and biochemist known for his research in biochemistry and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy for the studies of the structure and behaviour of proteins. He is a professor of molecular genetics, biochemistry and chemistry at the University of Toronto and Senior Scientist in Molecular Medicine at The Hospital for Sick Children.

Biography Kay received a BSc in biochemistry from the University of Alberta in 1983, a PhD in molecular biophysics from Yale University in 1988, and did post-doctoral studies at the National Institutes of Health under the supervision of Ad Bax.

Personal life Kay is married to biophysicist Julie Forman-Kay, who studies intrinsically disordered proteins.

Awards and honours

1996 – Merck Frosst Award 2017 – Gairdner Foundation International Award 2018 – Herzberg Medal of the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada 2019 – Doctor of Science honoris causa from The University of British Columbia 2019 – Nakanishi Prize 2026 – Companion of the Order of Canada. 2026 – Royal Medal of the Royal Society.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
University of Alberta, Yale University
Employers
University of Toronto, United States National Institutes of Health
Awards
Canada Gairdner International Award; Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada; Gerhard Herzberg Canada Gold Medal for Science and Engineering; Officer of the Order of Canada; Flavelle Medal; Günther Laukien Prize; Fellow of the Royal Society; Nakanishi Prize; Khorana Prize; Wilbur Cross Medal; Honorary doctorate
Also known as
Lewis E Kay, Lewis Kay, Lewis Edward Kay

Family & relationships

Spouse
Julie Forman-Kay

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Lewis E. Kay?

Canadian biochemist

When was Lewis E. Kay born?

Lewis E. Kay was born on 26 September 1961 in Edmonton.

What is Lewis E. Kay's occupation?

Lewis E. Kay is a chemist, researcher and biochemist.

What nationality is Lewis E. Kay?

Lewis E. Kay is Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Lewis E. Kay

· Wikidata: Q29046014

· DBpedia: Lewis E. Kay

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