UPEI is pleased to welcome one of this year’s Canada Gairdner International Award laureates, Dr. Lewis Kay, to present his seminal research. Dr. Kay is a Senior Scientist in Molecular Medicine at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) and holds the title of University Professor – the highest faculty rank U of T bestows – in the Departments of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics. Dr. Kay’s groundbreaking discoveries in molecular biochemistry and medical imaging science have advanced knowledge in protein structure and function, giving a deeper understanding of diseases and potential therapies. He is recognized for his role in developing modern nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy which is used to study the structure and dynamics of large molecules like proteins. His findings have applications for molecular machines and rare protein conformations. UPEI is proud to partner with The Gairdner Foundation as they are an icon in the Canadian scientific community, helping inspire young people to consider a career in science and to increase their awareness of the value of scientific research.