Lam Sai Kit
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Lam Sai Kit | |
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| 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)[1] is a prominent Malaysian scientist who was central to the discovery of the Nipah virus that causes severe disease in both animals and humans.[2] 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.[3]
He is a member of the International Advisory Council in Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman.[4]
