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Kenneth Kai-Sing Ng is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Calgary. His research focuses on RNA-dependent RNA polymerases, caliciviruses, and carbohydrate-binding proteins, with emphasis on understanding viral pathogenesis and developing therapeutic strategies for diseases like C. difficile infections and Alzheimer's. He holds a B.S. (1990) and M.S. (1992) in Biochemistry from the University of Calgary and a Ph.D. (1998) in Biological Sciences from Stanford University.
- Education:
- B.S. Biochemistry, University of Calgary, 1990
- M.S. Biochemistry, University of Calgary, 1992
- Ph.D. Biological Sciences, Stanford University, 1998
His lab investigates viral replication mechanisms (e.g., RNA-dependent RNA polymerases in positive-stranded RNA viruses) and carbohydrate-binding proteins' roles in diseases. Collaborations with the Alberta Ingenuity Centre for Carbohydrate Sciences (AICCS) include studying C. difficile toxins and serum amyloid protein (SAP) for Alzheimer's treatment. Key research areas include viral pathogenesis, microbial carbohydrate interactions, and interdisciplinary carbohydrate science.
Awards:
- 2012: Faculty of Science Award of Excellence in Research
- 2012: NSERC Brockhouse Canada Prize for Interdisciplinary Research
- 2007: AHFMR Senior Scholar Award
- 2004: CIHR New Investigator
- 2002: AHFMR Scholar Award
Ng's work bridges virology, molecular biology, and clinical applications, with a focus on translating basic research into clinical solutions for infectious diseases and neurodegenerative disorders.
