Dr. Tony Kiang

Associate Professor

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Biography

Tony Kiang is a tenured Associate Professor in the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Alberta, specializing in drug metabolism, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacogenomics. He has extensive experience in pharmacokinetic modeling and drug analysis, with over 54 peer-reviewed papers and several high-impact publications. His research interests include Drug Metabolism, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacogenomics, and Therapeutic Drug Monitoring. Kiang serves on the editorial boards of several reputable journals and is actively involved in consulting within the pharmaceutical industry. He has received multiple grants to support his research, emphasizing the translation of knowledge from bench to bedside. Kiang's focus also includes the pharmacotherapy of solid organ transplants and infectious diseases. He has won various awards for his contributions in academia and was a nominee for the COVID-19 Remote Teaching Award in 2021. He completed his post-doctoral fellowship at the University of British Columbia and holds multiple degrees in Pharmaceutical Sciences. His laboratory is recognized for its innovative research, further bridging clinical practices and experimental sciences.

Research Interests

Courses

PHARM415: Advanced Clinical Pharmacokinetics Pharmacogenomics EXPH2555: CCPP Advanced Pharmacotherapy III PHARM446: Pharmacotherapy 9 (ID & Transplant) PHARM401: Toxicology PHARM310: Clinical Pharmacogenomics PHARM346: Pharmacotherapy 5 (ID) PHARM323: Patient Skills 4 PHARM303: Essentials Pharmacokinetics PHARM630: Metabolism Excretion Drugs PHARM615: Advanced Pharmacokinetics PHARM496: Clinical Pharmacogenomics Basis Precision Medicine PHARM489: Seminars Therapeutics Professional Practice Oncol254: Principles Oncology IntD457: Global Health

Requirements for University of Alberta

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Management
Application Checklist
  • Three letters of reference
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Personal Statement
  • Official Transcripts (upon admission)
Specialization Notes

Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management