Kayden Kwah, PhD

Kayden Kwah, PhD is a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Evans Lab at UCSF Radiology & Biomedical Imaging, where he focuses on developing and translating novel imaging and radiopharmaceutical technologies. He received his BSc (Honours I) from the Queensland Institute of Medical Research – The University of Queensland, and then completed his PhD at Mater Research – The University of Queensland under the supervision of Prof. John Hooper. During his doctoral studies, Kayden developed and characterised an innovative antibody-drug conjugate cocktail therapy for solid cancers. His training spans recombinant protein production, biophysical and molecular analyses, cryogenic electron microscopy, and both in vitro and in vivo drug efficacy characterisation.

At the Evan's lab, Kayden aims to integrate his expertise in protein engineering, biophysical/structural analysis, and translational biology to advance new strategies for theranostics in solid cancers. He works closely with chemists to drive the development of precision diagnostics and targeted therapeutics. Outside the lab, Kayden enjoys exploring specialty coffee and is a self-proclaimed audiophile.