Dave Ng

Dr. Dave Ng is the Associate Director and Professor of Teaching at the Michael Smith Laboratories (MSL) at the University of British Columbia (UBC). He leads the Advanced Molecular Biology Laboratory (AMBL), an educational initiative co-founded by Nobel Laureate Dr. Michael Smith. His work focuses on bridging science education with public outreach, training both scientists and the general public on topics ranging from molecular biology to ethical implications of genetic technologies. Key roles include directing AMBL's programs, which engage over 3,000 high school students annually through hands-on laboratories and workshops.

Ng is actively involved in interdisciplinary education through projects like 'Terry,' a UBC-wide initiative collaborating with Arts and Science faculties to address global issues such as climate change and sustainability. He also co-leads the ASIC 200 course, blending scientific and humanities perspectives. His outreach extends to non-fiction writing, podcasts (e.g., Cited), and creative ventures like the Phylo card game, which teaches ecology through gameplay.

Ng has received prestigious awards including the Killam Teaching Prize (2019), Research Dissemination Award (2018), and UBC Science Alumni Builder Award. His research interests explore public distrust in science, creativity in scientific communication, and gender equality in STEM education. He remains committed to U.N. Millennium Development Goals through educational projects.

• Education: Not explicitly stated in text; inferred expertise in molecular biology and science communication.
• Grants/Awards: Multiple recognitions for teaching and outreach, including Killam and Gairdner-linked initiatives.
• Labs/Teams: Director of AMBL; collaborator in Terry project, Phylo card game development, and Cited Media Productions.