Dr. Lewis Kay

Professor

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Biography

Lewis Kay is a prominent Professor in the Department of Biochemistry and holds a Canada Research Chair at the University of Toronto. His research focuses on molecular biophysics and NMR techniques, pioneering advancements in spectroscopy and biochemistry. He obtained his B.Sc. degree in Biochemistry from the University of Alberta in 1983, where he received the Lieutenant Governor’s Gold Medal for his outstanding achievements. He earned his Ph.D. in Molecular Biophysics from Yale University in 1988 and has since devoted his career to studying the dynamics of protein structure and function. Kay’s notable contributions include the development of new NMR techniques to investigate large molecular assemblies, providing insights into the transient interactions that govern essential biological processes. He has received prestigious awards for his contributions to the field, including the Alexander Hollaender Award for Outstanding Contributions in Biophysics from the National Academy of Sciences in Washington, DC, and the Akutsu Prize from the Korean Magnetic Resonance Society. In addition to his research, Kay teaches courses on biomolecular dynamics, influencing the next generation of scientists in the field.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

1994-01-01 — Present

University of Toronto • Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Full professor in molecular genetics, biochemistry, and chemistry.

Awards

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Alexander Hollaender Award

2025-01-01
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Eastern Analytical Symposium Award

2025-01-01
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Akutsu Prize

2023-01-01
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Honorary Doctorate of Science

2023-01-01
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Elected International Member

2020-01-01
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Honorary Doctorate of Science

2019-01-01
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Nakanishi Prize

2018-01-01
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Gerhard Herzberg Canada Gold Medal

2018-01-01
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Christian B Anfinson Award

2017-01-01
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International Award

2017-01-01
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Fellow

2017-01-01
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Officer

2016-01-01
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Fellow

2016-01-01
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E. W. R. Steacie Award

2013-01-01
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University Professor

2012-01-01
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Khorana Prize

2012-01-01
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Distinguished Alumni Award

2009-01-01
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Premier’s Discovery Award

2008-01-01
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Initial Fellow

2008-01-01
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Dales Prize

2007-01-01
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Election

2006-01-01
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Wilbur Cross Medal

2006-01-01
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Highly Cited Researchers

2005-01-01
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Gunther Laukien Prize

2004-01-01
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Founders Medal

2002-01-01
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Flavelle Medal

2002-01-01
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Premier's Research Excellence Award

1999-01-01
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Steacie Prize

1999-01-01
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McLean Award

1998-01-01
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Canada's Top 40 Under 40

1998-01-01

Courses

BCH 2102H Biomolecular Dynamics Function

Requirements for University of Toronto

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Appropriate four-year bachelor's degree Background in sociological theory and statistics preferred
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Department of Sociology