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Chinese Name
易威伸
Biography
Wei Shen Aik is an Assistant Professor at Hong Kong Baptist University. He obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree in Natural Sciences at the University of Cambridge. He then received his doctoral training in chemical biology at Prof. Christopher Schofield's laboratory at the University of Oxford. After his D.Phil. studies at Oxford, Wei Shen did his postdoctoral research in Structural Biology with Professor Liang Tong at Columbia University in the United States. As group leader, Wei Shen aspires to combine structural biology and chemical biology to design new solutions for human health problems.
Research Interests
Dr. Aik interested in studying protein-nucleic acid complexes in various contexts, such as RNA metabolism, viral replication, and cancer. He is also aspire to be innovative in designing therapies using structures of protein/nucleic acid complexes as guides.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
-, Bachelor, University of Cambridge
Master, University of Cambridge
Chemistry, PhD, University of Oxford
Keywords
- QD Chemistry
- RM Therapeutics. Pharmacology
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NAD capping of RNA: mechanism and functions
XIA, Y. (PI), AIK, W. S. (CoPI), CAI, Z. (CoPI), Jiang, L. (CoPI), Wong, K. B. (CoPI) & XIONG, L. (CoPI)
1/05/23 → 30/04/26
Project: Research project
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Structure-based inhibitor development targeting RNA epitranscriptomic modifications
AIK, W. S. (PI)
1/09/19 → 31/08/22
Project: Research project
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Modulator engineering of bifunctional metal-organic framework for synergistic catalysis
Ouyang, J., Tao, H., Yang, Z., Wong, Y. K., Aik, W. S., Ho-Yung Sung, H., Williams, I. D. & Quan, Y., 21 Oct 2024, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Chem Catalysis. 5, 1, 101155.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › peer-review
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Structural basis for Rab23 activation and a loss-of-function mutation in Carpenter Syndrome
Chau, Y. Y., Liang, H., Tung, W. L., Hor, C. H. H. & Aik, W. S., 29 Nov 2024, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Journal of Biological Chemistry. 301, 1, 42 p., 108036.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › peer-review
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In vitro methylation of the U7 snRNP subunits Lsm11 and SmE by the PRMT5/MEP50/pICln methylosome
Yang, X. C., Desotell, A., Lin, M. H., Paige, A. S., Malinowska, A., Sun, Y., Aik, W. S., Dadlez, M., Tong, L. & Dominski, Z., Nov 2023, In: RNA. 29, 11, p. 1673-1690 18 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › peer-review
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Ribonucleoproteins for RNA Therapeutics Delivery And Gene Silencing
AIK, W. S. (Inventor), 2 Mar 2023, IPC No. C12-AW-U4RN-US01 , 7 Sept 2021, Priority date 7 Sept 2021, Priority No. US17/930,088Research output: Patent
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Mechanisms of substrate recognition and N6-methyladenosine demethylation revealed by crystal structures of ALKBH5-RNA complexes
Kaur, S., Tam, N. Y., McDonough, M. A., Schofield, C. J. & Aik, W. S., 22 Apr 2022, In: Nucleic Acids Research. 50, 7, p. 4148-4160 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › peer-review
Open Access39 Citations (Scopus)
Prizes
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Dean’s Award for Outstanding Achievement 2023 (Early Career Performance)
AIK, W. S. (Recipient), 2023
Prize: Award