Kai Mon Lee, PhD


School
School of Osteopathic Medicine
Department/Program
Molecular Biology
Year Inducted Phone E-Mail 
2002 856-566-6152 klee@umdnj.edu
Biography
Dr. Kai Mon Lee received his B.S. in Chemistry from University of Bradford, England and his M.S. degree in Biophysical Chemistry from the University of British Columbia, Canada. He obtained his Ph.D. in Biophysical Chemistry at Ohio State University. He held the position of a Scientist at St. Luke Medical Center - Columbia University where he conducted research on developmental regulation of human globin genes. Dr.Lee's current research interest focuses on molecular pathogenesis of Alzheimer?s disease. He has been a member of the faculty at UMDNJ - School of Osteopathic Medicine (SOM) since 1992. At SOM Dr. Lee serves as course director for Medical Biochemistry, teaches Medical Biochemistry and Medical Microbiology and has developed two Web-based courses. Dr. Lee also serves as Chair of the Curriculum Committee at SOM and is a past recipient of the Excellence Award in Education.