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Prof. Lewis Kay

Affiliation

University of Toronto

Academy or College

Academy of Science

Year Elected

2006

Areas of Interest

NMR spectroscopy, protein structure, protein dynamics, biophysics

Long Citation
Lewis Kay is internationally recognized as a leader in the development and application of nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopic methods for the study of protein structure and dynamics. He has pioneered novel approaches for the study of protein dynamics, developed new isotope labelling methods to facilitate structural studies of large biological complexes, and used innovative methods to examine membrane proteins. His work, published in over 250 papers, has provided insight into the action of many important biological molecules. Dr. Kay is a superb mentor, a generous collaborator and a model citizen of the scientific community.

Short Citation
Lewis Kay is internationally recognized as a leader in the development and application of NMR spectroscopic methods for the study of protein structure and dynamics. He has pioneered novel approaches for the study of protein dynamics, developed new isotope labelling methods and used innovative methods to examine membrane proteins. Dr. Kay is a superb mentor, a generous collaborator and a model citizen of the scientific community.

RSC Awards

Name of Award Year
Flavelle Medal 2002