Education
Doctor of Philosophy Candidate, Pharmacology & Toxicology Sept. 2011 – Present
University of Toronto, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario
Master of Science, Pharmacology & Toxicology May 2006
University of Western Ontario, Robarts Research Institute, London, Ontario
Bachelor of Health Sciences Honours, Health Sciences May 2003
University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario
Clinical Research & Professional Experience
PhD Thesis: Study Coordinator – Phase III Clinical Trial in Pediatrics Sept. 2011 – Present
The Hospital for Sick Children
Division of Pharmacology & Toxicology
Motherisk Teratogen Information Specialist Sept. 2011 – Present
The Hospital for Sick Children
Motherisk Program - Division of Pharmacology & Toxicology
Clinical Research Associate, Metabolism & Nutrition Mar. 2010 – June 2011
McMaster University Medical Centre, Hamilton, Ontario
Departments of Medical Sciences & Pediatrics
Senior Toxicologist, Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare Group Sept. 2008 – Dec. 2009
Cantox Health Sciences International, An Intertek Company
Continuing Education Professor, Clinical Research Program Sept. 2008 – Apr. 2009
Humber College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning, Clinical Research Program, Toronto Ontario
Clinical Research Associate, Scientific Affairs Aug. 2006 – Aug. 2008
Amgen Canada Incorporated, Mississauga, Ontario
Master of Science, Research Scientist Sept. 2003 – May 2006
John P. Robarts Research Institute, Pharmacology & Toxicology, Division of Clinical Pharmacology.
Awards & Scholarships
The Hospital for Sick Children Presentation Award May 2014
International Clinical Trial Conference
University of Toronto Entrance Fellowship Sept. 2011 - Present
Scholarship awarded by School of Graduate Studies
Graduate Student Association Research Travel Scholarship May 2011
Scholarship awarded by McMaster University Graduate Student Association
Canadian Obesity Network –Students & New Professional Travel Scholarship August 2010
Scholarship awarded by the Canadian Obesity Network, Edmonton, Alberta
Publications
K Chau, G Koren. The Principle of Equipoise in Pediatric Drug Trials. Pediatr Drugs.2015; 17(1): 17-21.
K Chau, S Jacobson, S Greenberg, E Lau, N Verma, G Koren. Probiotics for Infantile Colic: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Controlled Trial Investigating Lactobacillus reuteri DSM 17938. J Pediatr.Oct. 2014 [Epub ahead of print].
K Chau, SA Atkinson, VH Taylor. Are Selective Serotonin Re-Uptake Inhibitors a Secondary Cause of Decreased Bone Density? J Osteoporos. 2012; 20(12): 223-30.
Presentations
Probiotics for Infantile Colic: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Controlled Trial Investigating Lactobacillus reuteri DSM 17938. K Chau, S Jacobson, S Greenberg, E Lau, N Verma, G Koren. The Hospital for Sick Children International Clinical Trial Conference, Toronto, Ontario. May 2014
Pharmacology of Pediatric Pain. K Chau, G Koren. The University of Toronto Visions in Pharmacology Conference, Toronto, Ontario. June 2014
The Use Of Probiotics in Pediatric Medicine. K Chau, DA Kennedy, G Koren. The Hospital for Sick Children Research Day, Toronto, Ontario. November 2013
Lactobacillus reuteri DSM 17938 versus placebo in the treatment of Infantile Colic: A Randomized, Double-Blind Controlled Trial. K Chau, S Jacobson, S Greenberg, G Koren. The University of Toronto Visions in Pharmacology Conference, Toronto, Ontario. June 2013
Lactobacillus reuteri DSM 17938 versus placebo in the treatment of Infantile Colic: A Randomized, Double-Blind Controlled Trial. K Chau, S Jacobson, S Greenberg, G Koren. The Hospital for Sick Children International Clinical Trial Conference, Toronto, Ontario. May 2013
Lactobacillus reuteri DSM 17938 versus placebo in the treatment of Infantile Colic: A Randomized, Double-Blind Controlled Trial. K Chau, S Jacobson, S Greenberg, M Peer, C Taylor, G Koren. Canadian Society of Pharmacology & Therapeutics, Toronto, Ontario. June 2012
Lactobacillus reuteri DSM 17938 versus placebo in the treatment of Infantile Colic: A Randomized, Double-Blind Controlled Trial. K Chau, M Ipp, M Goldbach, G Koren. The Hospital for Sick Children Research Day, Toronto, Ontario. November 2011
Effects of Antidepressant (SSRI) Use During Pregnancy on Weight Gain and Fat Distribution Post-Partum. K Chau, J Meng, VH Taylor, SA Atkinson. Faculty of Health Sciences Research Plenary, Hamilton, Ontario. May 2011
Validation of a Food Frequency Questionnaire to assess Vitamin K and Vitamin D: A tool to assess nutrient intake during pregnancy as determinants of child bone health. B Zulfiqar, K Chau, SA Atkinson. The 4th Annual Pediatrics Research Day, Hamilton, Ontario. April 2011
Pregnant women in South West Ontario region have obesity risk profile to 3 years post-partum. K Chau, M Ng, E Hul, S McDonald, K Teo, SA Atkinson. The 34th Perinatal Investigators Meeting, Kingston, Ontario. November 2010
Generation of reactive oxygen species by sulphonamide reactive intermediates. MK Chau, MJ Tucker, MJ Rieder. The American Society of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics Conference, Baltimore, Maryland. March 2006
Reactive oxygen species are increase in cells incubated with reactive sulphamethoxazole derivatives. K Chau, MJ Tucker, MJ Rieder. The British Pharmacological Society (BPS) & Pharmacological Society of Canada (PSC) Conference, Cambridge, United Kingdom. July 2005