Lam Sai Kit | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 23, 1938 |
| Alma mater | Australian National University |
| Occupation | Virologist |
| Years active | 1966 - present |
| Known for | Discovery of the Nipah virus |
Professor Dato' Lam Sai Kit (born: 23 June 1938) is a prominent Malaysian scientist who was central to the discovery of the Nipah virus that causes severe disease in both animals and humans. Prof Lam is currently an emeritus professor at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya as well as a Research Consultant at University of Malaya.
He was awarded the Merdeka Award by the Government of Malaysia.
He is a member of the International Advisory Council in Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman.
Honors
- Perak :
- Knight Commander of the Order of the Perak State Crown (DPMP) – Dato' (2002)
References
- ^ "The Merdeka Award | By Year". www.merdekaaward.my. Archived from the original on 2016-03-06.
- ^ "'Anti-dengue drug approval should be expedited'". The Star. 5 October 2016.
- ^ Valerie Soo and Lee Hooi Ling (13 November 2016). "SciMy Interview: Professor Dato' Dr. Lam Sai Kit".
- ^ "UTAR International Advisory Council". Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahamn (UTAR). 20 December 2020.
