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Stephen C. Kales

Tel: (301) 435-5445

Fax: (301) 496- 8479

E-mail: kalessatmail.nih.gov
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Web : http://ccr.cancer.gov/labs/lab.asp?labid=64

Current Position and Title:
Steve is a visiting post-doctoral fellow in the Laboratory of Cellular & Molecular Biology at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland. He studies ubiquitin ligases and cell receptor regulation.

Education and Past Positions:
Ph.D.
, University of Waterloo, 2006
M.Sc., University of Windsor, 2001
Hon. B.Sc., Biology/Biochemistry, University of Windsor, 1998

Professional Interests:
Steve's interests are as diverse as his field: from host-pathogen interactions, to cell signaling. His passion is to understand the molecular aspects of disease for the design of new targeted therapies.

Most Satisfying Achievements/Awards to Date:
His most satisfying achievement to date was to serve as an undergraduate course instructor while completing his Ph.D. studies. Several voluntary positions have also been quite satisfying for Steve: from fundraising during his graduate studies, to serving on a Board of Directors and his local PTA.

Awards to date:
W. B. Pearson Medal nomination – University of Waterloo, 2006
Doctoral Completion Award – University of Waterloo, 2006
International Marine Biotechnology Conference - Faustus Poster Award, 2005
Academic Merit Award – University of Waterloo, 2000 through 2004

Family and Personal Interests/Activities:
Steve spends his spare time with his wife & daughter, and enjoys traveling, documentaries, daily exercise and back-yard astronomy.

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