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20032025

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Education

- 2008 Ph.D., Yonsei University (Neuroscience)
- 2004 M.S., Yonsei University (Neuroscience)
- 2002 B.S., Yonsei University (Biology)

Professional Experience

- 2009-2013 Postdoctoral Associate, Dept. of Neurology., Yale Univ. School of Medicine
- 2013-2015 Research Professor, Dept. of Biochem., Yonsei University
- 2015-2017 Assistant Professor, Dept. of Physiology., Yonsei Univ. College of Medicine
- 2017-present Associate Professor/Professor, Dept. of Brain Sciences, DGIST

Research Interests

'- Pathogenic mechanisms of synaptic disorders including Alzheimer’s disease, autism spectrum disorder and epilepsy

Major Research Achievements

- 2022 Best Resesearch Award, DGIST
- 2017 Best Academic Award, DGIST
- 2016 Presidential Young Scientists Award, The Korean Academy of Science and Technology & Ministry of Science, ICT, and Future Planning
- 2016 30 Young Scientists Award, POSTECH & Dong-A Ilbo
- 2014 Asan Medical Award, The Asan Foundation

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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):

  • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being

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