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Derek Mark McKay is a Professor at the Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, and holds the Lloyd Sutherland Professorship in IBD/GI Research. He directs the Snyder Institute for Chronic Diseases and is a full member of several academic networks, including the Inflammation Research Network and Gastrointestinal Research Group.
Educational Background:
- BSc in Zoology, Queen's University of Belfast (1987)
- PhD in Zoology, Queen's University of Belfast (1990)
His research focuses on intestinal physiology and immunity in health and disease, particularly: (1) the role of microbiota, immune mediators, and mitochondria in regulating epithelial barrier function, and (2) using helminth-rodent models to study immunomodulation pathways. His work is supported by major funders like CIHR, NSERC, Crohn’s Colitis Canada, and the Helmsley Charitable Trust.
Scientific Awards:
- Honorary Doctor of Medicine, Linkoping University, Sweden (2022)
- Crohn's and Colitis Canada's Finkelstein Award (2021)
- Fellow, Canadian Academy of Health Sciences (2020)
- Canada Research Chair (Tier 1) (2006-2020)
- Fellow, American Association of Physiology (2020)
- C.P. Read Mentorship Award, American Society for Parasitology (2020)
- Fellow, Canadian Association of Gastroenterology (2016)
- Research Excellence Award, Canadian Association of Gastroenterology (2009)
- Stoll-Stunkard Memorial Lecture (2008)
McKay has supervised 38 undergraduate students, 12 M.Sc., 11 Ph.D., and 15 post-doctoral fellows, including current advisees like Vickie Li (PhD candidate) and Armaan Mohan (PhD student). His lab includes key members like Arthur Wang (Lab Manager).
