Lab members

Jinqiang Hou, Ph.D. in Medicinal Chemistry
Office: CB4019, TBRHRI 3115
Phone: +1 807-343-8010 ext. 8297
Email: [email protected]

Associate Professor, LU/TBRHRI Research Chair, Department of Chemistry, Lakehead University
Scientist, Thunder Bay Regional Health Research Institute

As a scientist, my passion lies in the development of innovative molecules that function as both therapeutic agents and diagnostic imaging tools. After earning my Ph.D. in Medicinal Chemistry from Sun Yat-sen University in 2012, I pursued postdoctoral training at the University of South Australia, London Health Sciences Centre, and Western University. Prior to my current roles at Lakehead University and the Thunder Bay Regional Health Research Institute, I gained experience as a research scientist at Toronto Research Chemicals. My research primarily focuses on the discovery of potential drug candidates for cancer treatment and the creation of Fluorine-18 labeled compounds for potential application in cancer imaging using PET. Our research approach is inherently interdisciplinary, integrating aspects of basic chemistry research and translational biomedical research to effectively target cancer-promoting biomarkers.

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