Recognition: Lewis Kay

The University of Alberta honours Lewis Kay with the Distinguished Alumnus Award (more).

From the citation: "One of the world's leading biochemists, Kay is recognized for his cutting-edge research in biomolecular nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy. The University of Toronto professor and researcher has been instrumental in developing new three- and four-dimensional nuclear magnetic resonance methods for obtaining pictures of complex biomolecules. This revolutionary work has led to important discoveries, helping researchers understand the underlying biological characteristics of diseases. This understanding has increased the probability of finding ways to cure or prevent diseases such as cancer."

Don't miss the video profile of Distinguished Alumnus Lewis Kay (5 min, 23.1 MB .mov)

Web: Lewis Kay's Group at the University of Toronto