Career Summary:
Chairman of department of biological sciences in Hyupsung University. Toxicology and Stem Cell Biology, Oncology, M.S. in Public Health and Ph.D. in Environmental and Reproductive Toxicology, 12 years of research experience in (in vitro and in vivo) toxicology of stem cell research Lab. (hepatotoxicity, neuronal toxicity, cardiac toxicity using primary human cells and human pluripotent stem cell-derived somatic cells etc), 8 years of postdoctoral training in Stem Cell & Tissue Regeneration Unit and developing theranostic anticancer drug in Korea University and 2 years of R&D manager in Nexcel Inc, specialized in hepatic, neural, and cardiac toxicity), and 9 years of academic and research experience in Korea Univ. as a research professor of Biotechnology (Stem cell technology, specialized in hepatic toxicity of cell- and mouse-based screening system).
Education
- 2008: Ph.D. - Michigan State University (Biology), East Lansing, Michigan, United States.
- 2005: M.S. - Tufts University (Reproductive Biology) – Scholarship student, Medford , United States.
- 1991: B.S. - Kosin University (Biology) - Optimus Scholarship, Busan, South Korea.
Professional Experience
- 2016-present: Assistant professor - Hyupsung University, Department of Biological Sciences, Hwaseong, Gyeonggi, South Korea.
- 2009-2016: Research Professor - Korea University, Seoul, South Korea.
- 2008-2009: Post Doctor - Cha University, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea.
- 2005-2008: Teaching Assistant, Michigan State University (Dept. of Animal Sciences), Michigan, United States.
- 2005-2008: Research Assistant, Michigan State University (Dept. of Animal Sciences), Michigan, United States.
- 1999-2005: Teaching Assistant, Tufts University (Dept. of Public Health), Medford , United States.
- 1999-2005: Research Assistant, Tufts University (Dept. of Public Health), Medford , United States.
Memberships & Activities
- 2017-present: Committee member - Biomedical ethics committee of Hyupsung University, Hwaseong, Gyeonggi, South Korea.
- 2017-present: Organizing Committee Chair - Biological Safety Commission of Hyupsung University, Hwaseong, Gyeonggi, South Korea.
- 2009-present: Member - Korean Society of Medical Biochemistry and Molecular Biology & The International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR).
Awards
- 2015-2018: Future Creation Science Department New Researcher Support Project Selected (3 year project).
- 2012-2016 : Selected as an excellent research professor project by Korea University (3 year grant award).
- 2014: Placement and interviews on people who have embraced Korea.
- 2012: Received TRAVEL AWARD from the International Society of Stem Cells (ISSCR) for Excellent Green Award.
- 2007-2008: Selected as a postdoctoral trainee by the Korea Research Foundation.
- 2002: Michigan State University graduate school receives support from international congress USEPA submits research plan and supports doctor's degree research fund.
- 1996: Selected as a scholarship student at Tufts University.
- 1991-1994: Admitted to the Department of Life Science, Kosin University. Selected as a scholarship for three consecutive years Early graduation and graduation from department.
