Education
Post-Doctoral Fellowship in clinical pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia (2010 - 2015)
Doctor of Philosophy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia (2010)
Bachelor of Science, Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia (2002)
Service
International Committee, Curriculum Committee
The Kiang laboratory utilizes in vitro (i.e. animal and human), in vivo (animal), and clinical (patients) experimental models to investigate the pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, toxicology, and pharmacogenomics of xenobiotics and endogenous compounds. Translational approaches (from basic scientific bench investigation to human studies) are routinely conducted. The Kiang laboratory has an expertise in drug concentration analysis, using a variety of analytical assays and instruments.
Distinctions and Awards:
2016 Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacist- BC branch publication award in original research (CJHP 2016;69:269-79) (October 2016)
2015 ACCP Global Conference on Clinical Pharmacy best poster award (second place runner-up) (October 2015)
2015 ACCP Global Conference on Clinical Pharmacy best poster finalist (September 2015)
UBC Pharmaceutical Sciences research day best poster award (PDF/RA category) (May 2015)
UBC Faculty of Graduate Studies PDF travel award (October 2012)
M Kelli Jordan travel award from ACCP PK/PD/PG PRN (October 2012)
2012 ACCP virtual poster symposium poster finalist (June 2012)
2011 CFRI student research forum (post-doctoral category) best poster award (June 2011)
2010 VCH-PHC pharmacy residency program Resident of the Year (July 2010)
HC LePatourel scholarship in hospital pharmacy (2009 to 2010)
CIHR Canada Graduate Scholarships doctoral award (2005 to 2008) – top tier national award
MSFHR senior graduate studentship research award (2005 to 2008) – competitive provincial award
Elsevier publication award [Kiang et al., Pharmacol Ther 2005, 106:97-102] (June 2005)
ASPET graduate student travel award (May 2005)
UBC PhD tuition fee award (2004 to 2008)
MSFHR junior graduate studentship research award (2003 to 2005) – competitive provincial award
Rx&D Health Research Foundation graduate student scholarship in pharmacy (2003 to 2005, declined)
Merck Frosst post graduate pharmacy fellowship (2003 to 2005, declined)
Dean EL Woods memorial prize for best undergraduate record (June 2002)
Dr. M. Pernarowski memorial scholarship (2001 to 2002) – outstanding record in pharmaceutical chemistry
Medical Research Council summer research award (2001)
London Drugs scholarship (2001 to 2002)
Golden Key National Honour Society life membership (2000 to present)
UBC Undergraduate Scholar Program scholarship (1999 to 2002)
Dean’s honour list (1999 to 2002)
George T & Myrtle W Cunningham scholarship (1999 to 2000)
Publications:
Published Peer-Reviewed Journals:
Kiang TK, Ensom MHH. Population pharmacokinetics of mycophenolic acid: an update. Clin Pharmacokinet. 2017, August [Epub ahead of print] (PMID: 28861847)
Wilson D, Kiang TK, Ensom MHH. Steady-state total testosterone exposure from intramuscular or subcutaneous administration in transgender males. Accepted for publication in American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy
Tang J, Kiang TK (corresponding author), Ensom MHH. PIVOtAL: pharmacokinetic interactions between valproic acid and lorazepam: retrospective chart review to identify site-specific practices. Can J Hosp Pharm. 2017,70:171-178 (PMID: 28680170)
Job KM, Kiang TK (equal contribution), Constance JE, Sherwin CM, Enioutina EY. Herbal medicines: challenges in the modern world. Part 4. Canada and United States. Expert Rev Clin Pharmacol. 2016,3:1-13 (PMID:27644147)
Cheng W, Kiang TK (corresponding author), Bring P, Ensom MH. Predictive performance of the Winter-Tozer and derivative equations for estimating free phenytoin concentration. Can J Hosp Pharm. 2016,69:269-279 (PMID:27621486)
Kiang TK, Ensom MH. Therapeutic drug monitoring of mycophenolate in adult solid organ transplant patients: an update. Expert Opin Drug Metab Toxicol. 2016,12:545-553 (PMID:27021063)
Kiang TK, Ensom MH. A comprehensive review on the predictive performance of the Sheiner-Tozer and derivative equations for the correction of phenytoin concentrations. Ann Pharmacother. 2016, 50:311-325 (PMID: 26825643)
Kiang TK, Ensom MH. A qualitative review on the pharmacokinetics of antibiotics in saliva: implications on clinical pharmacokinetic monitoring in humans. Clin Pharmacokinet. 2016,55:313-358 (PMID: 26346776)
Kiang TK, Wilby JK, Ensom MH. A critical review on the clinical pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and clinical trials of ceftaroline. Clin Pharmacokinet. 2015, 54: 915-931 (PMID: 25940827)
Kiang TK, Hafeli UO, Ensom MH. A comprehensive review on the pharmacokinetics of antibiotics in interstitial fluid spaces in humans: implications on dosing and clinical pharmacokinetic monitoring. Clin Pharmacokinet. 2014,53:695-730 (PMID:24972859)
Kiang TK, Wilby KJ, Ensom MH. Clinical pharmacokinetic drug interactions associated with artemisinin derivatives and HIV-antivirals. Clin Pharmacokinet. 2014, 53:141-153 (PMID: 24158666)
Kiang TK, Ng KOY, Ensom MH. Multiple regression analysis of factors predicting mycophenolic acid free fraction in 91 adult organ transplant recipients. Ther Drug Monit. 2013, 35:867-871 (PMID:24081204)
Kiang TK, Wilby KJ, Ensom MH. Telaprevir: clinical pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and drug-drug interactions. Clin Pharmacokinet. 2013, 52:487-510 (PMID: 23553423)
Culley CL, Kiang TK, Gilchrist SE, Ensom MH. Effect of the UGT1A1*28 allele on unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia in HIV-positive patients receiving atazanavir: a systematic review. Ann Pharmacother. 2013, 47:561-572 (PMID: 23548653)
Kiang TK, Schmitt V, Ensom MH, Chua B, Hafeli UO. Therapeutic drug monitoring in interstitial fluid: a feasibility study using a comprehensive panel of drugs. J Pharm Sci. 2012, 101:4642-4652 (PMID:22941939)
Sherwin CM, Kiang TK, Spigarelli MG, Ensom MH. Fundamentals of population pharmacokinetic modeling: validation methods. Clin Pharmacokinet. 2012, 51:573-590 (PMID:22799590)
Kiang TK, Sherwin CM, Spigarelli MG, Ensom MH. Fundamentals of population pharmacokinetic modeling: modeling and software. Clin Pharmacokinet. 2012, 51:515-525 (PMID:22676301)
Kiang TK, Ford JA, Yoshida EM, Partovi N. Nitrofurantoin-associated lung and liver toxicity leading to liver transplantation in a middle-aged patient. Can J Hosp Pharm. 2011, 64:262-270 (PMID:22479069)
Hafeli UO, Ensom MH, Kiang TK, Stoeber B, Chua BA, Pudek M, Schmitt V. Comparison of vancomycin concentrations in blood and interstitial fluid: a possible model for less invasive therapeutic drug monitoring. Clin Chem Lab Med. 2011,49:2123-2125 (PMID:21942850)
Kiang TK, Teng XW, Surendradoss J, Karagiozov S, Abbott FS, Chang TK. Glutathione depletion by valproic acid in sandwich-cultured rat hepatocytes: Role of biotransformation and temporal relationship with onset of toxicity. Toxicol Appl Pharmacol. 2011,252:318-324 (PMID:21397622)
Kiang TK, Teng XW, Karagiozov S, Surendradoss J, Chang TK, Abbott FS. Role of oxidative metabolism in the effect of valproic acid on markers of cell viability, necrosis, and oxidative stress in sandwich-cultured rat hepatocytes. Toxicol Sci. 2010,118:501-509 (PMID:20861068)
Kiang TK, Ho PC, Anari MR, Tong V, Abbott FS, Chang TK. Contribution of CYP2C9, CYP2A6, and CYP2B6 to valproic acid metabolism in hepatic microsomes from individuals with the CYP2C9*1/*1 genotype. Toxicol Sci. 2006,94:261-271. (PMID:16945988)
Kiang TK, Ensom MH, Chang TK. UDP-glucuronosyltransferases and clinical drug-drug interactions. Pharmacol Ther. 2005,106:97-132 (PMID: 15781124) (IF 9.72) – top 1% in the field of Pharmacology and Toxicology based on number of citations received
Cairns BE, Kiang TK, McErlane SA, Fragoso MC, Soja PJ. Eye movement-related modulation of trigeminal neuron activity during active sleep and wakefulness. Brian Res. 2003,975:110-119 (PMID:12763598)
Published Books & Book Chapters
Kiang TK (co-editor), Wilby KJ, Ensom MH. Entire book for Springer Health Care Adis Book: Clinical pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic drug interactions associated with antivirals. December 2016. ISBN: 978-981-10-2113-8
Kiang TK (corresponding author), Ensom MH. Book chapter for Wolters Kluwer Publishing (Ed. Paul Beringer): Basic Clinical Pharmacokinetics, 6th edition: immunosuppressants. (in press)
Kiang TK, Ensom MH. Book chapter for ASHP Special Publishing (Ed. John E Murphy): Clinical Pharmacokinetics, sixth edition. Chapter: Anti-rejection drugs. (in press)
Kiang TK, Ensom MH. Book chapter for Springer Publishing (Ed. Lawrence J Cohen): Applied clinical pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of psychopharmacological agents. Chapter: Clinical significant drug interactions with opioid analgesics. 2016. ISBN: 978-3-319-27883-4
Kiang TK, Wilby KJ, Ensom MHH. Entire book for Springer Health Care Adis Book: Clinical pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic drug interactions associated with antimalarials. December 2014. ISBN: 978-3-319-10527-7
Editorial Board Memberships:
Drugs in R&D, Springer/Adis (Sept 2014 – present)
Clinical Drug Investigation, Springer/Adis (April 2017 – present)
Granting history:
* Unrestricted education grant from Hoffmann-La Roche Limited (co-investigator)
* 2014 Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute Team Grant Award (co-investigator)
* 2015 Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute Team Grant Award (principal investigator)
* 2017 Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute Innovation and Translational Research Award (principal investigator)
PHARM 489 - Seminars in Therapeutics and Professional Practice
PHARM 351 - Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics
PHARM430 - Comprehensive Patient Care and Assessment 2
This is an inter-professional course with an international and intercultural component co-taught with faculty from Fudan University, and taught at Fudan University in Shanghai, China. Health science students from the University of Alberta and partner Canadian Universities and students from Fudan University will study the similarities and differences in health care delivery, the cultural approaches to health, and roles in global health in Canada and China. The course combines didactic presentations, small group work, student presentations, visits to health agencies in Shanghai and a hospital placement. Please contact the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences for additional information. Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor. Sections offered in a Cost Recovery format at an increased rate of fee assessment; refer to the Fees Payment Guide in the University Regulations and Information for Students. (Offered jointly by the following faculties: Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry.)
Summer Term 2020A seminar course for fourth year pharmacy students covering selected topics in therapeutics, pharmacokinetics and clinical pharmacy. (Restricted to fourth year Pharmacy students.)
Fall Term 2020