Dr. Zongchao Jia

Biography

Zongchao Jia is a Professor and Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in the Department of Biomedical and Molecular Sciences at Queen’s University. He obtained his Ph.D. from the University of Saskatchewan before completing post-doctoral training at the University of Oxford, where he focused on structural biology studies of protein phosphorylation and its functional implications. Since joining Queen's in 1995, he progressed to a Full Professor by 2004 and has held his Canada Research Chair since 2000. His extensive research experience includes protein structure-function studies, particularly in protein phosphorylation, protein modification by polyphosphates, and host-pathogen interactions. Jia’s lab has made significant contributions to the understanding of polyphosphate modifications and their regulatory roles in cellular functions. He has published over 300 papers, including articles in prominent journals such as Nature and Science, and his work has received substantial citations. He is recognized for his achievements with various awards, including the Queen's National Scholar and the Ontario Premier Research Excellence Award. His ongoing research combines biochemistry, biophysics, and structural biology to explore the roles of polyphosphate modifications in cellular regulation and to investigate potential therapeutic avenues against bacterial infections.

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