Drug Metabolism Drug/Gene-Interactions Pharmacokinetics Pharmacogenomics Kinetic Modeling Therapeutic Drug Monitoring Pharmacotherapy Solid Organ Transplants Infectious Disease Neurology Toxicology Uremic Toxins
Dr. Tony Kiang is a residency-, PhD-, and postdoctoral fellowship-trained clinical pharmacy specialist / pharmacologist in a tenure-track appointment in the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Alberta. Dr. Kiang is in a unique position for being able to teach and research at high levels in both clinical and experimental areas. Dr. Kiang has extensive experience with pharmacokinetic modeling, drug analysis, and toxicological assessment in various disease states, as evident by his 39 peer-reviewed full papers (mostly as the primary or corresponding author), 2 books, and 6 book chapters in high impact publications. Although still considered a new investigator, he has already been cited 1372 times (h-index 17; Google Scholar analytics: https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=iza8IsoAAAAJ) and serves on the editorial boards of 3 well-regarded journals (please see below). Dr. Kiang is also sought-after internationally by the pharmaceutical industry for his consulting expertise in drug kinetic modeling and therapeutic drug monitoring. Dr. Kiang's laboratory is funded by multiple grants, including tri-council funding to support his unique role in facilitating the translation of research knowledge from the bench to the bedside.
Education
Post-Doctoral Fellowship in clinical pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia (2010 - 2015)
Accredited Canadian Pharmacy Residency, Vancouver Coastal Health Authority, Vancouver, British Columbia (2009-2010) [awarded Resident of the Year]
Doctor of Philosophy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia (2009)
Bachelor of Science, Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia (2002) [obtained the best undergraduate record]
Examples of 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)
Service
International Committee, Curriculum Committee, Appeals Committee, Hiring Committee
Expert grant reviewer for Provincial (e.g. Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation Collaborative Innovation Development Grant) and International (e.g. National Science Center Poland, French National Research Agency) funding bodies
Tri-Council Grants:
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) Discovery Grant
Publications:
Please see Google Scholar link:
https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=iza8IsoAAAAJ
Editorial Board Memberships:
Clinical Drug Investigation, Springer/Adis
Drugs in R&D, Springer/Adis
European Journal of Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics, Springer/Adis
Research Mentorships:
Dr. Kiang's research trainees have won various competitive training awards (e.g. Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Summer Internship; Mike Wolowky Graduate Scholarship; Dr. Fakhreddin Jamali Graduate Fellowship in Pharmaceutical Sciences; Mitacs Globalink Research Award).
Past and Current Trainees
PharmD: 8
MSc thesis: 2
Academic advisor: 6
PhD thesis: 1
Post-doctoral fellow: 2
PGY1/PGY2 pharmacy residents: 8
Research associate: 1
Courses:
PHARM446: Pharmacotherapy 9 (ID & Transplant) [co-coordinator]
PHARM310: Clinical Pharmacogenomics
PHARM346: Pharmacotherapy 5 (ID)
PHARM323: Patient Skills 4
PHARM303: Essentials of Pharmacokinetics [co-instructor]
PHARM630: Metabolism and Excretion of Drugs
PHARM615: Advanced Pharmacokinetics
PHARM496: Clinical Pharmacogenomics as a Basis for Precision Medicine
PHARM 489: Seminars in Therapeutics and Professional Practice [coordinator]
Oncol254: Principles of Oncology
IntD457: Global Health - China Collaboration [co-coordinator]
Students will develop foundational knowledge related to select fungal, viral and protozoal infections, as well as in the area of transplant. In addition, this course will provide students with fundamental knowledge and skills (patient assessment) in disease prevention through delivery of immunizations and traveller's health services. Students will further develop their critical thinking and self-directed learning skills, along with their breadth and depth of therapeutic knowledge, as they incorporate principles of evidence-based therapeutic decision making within the patient care process framework. (Restricted to Pharmacy students.)
Winter Term 2021