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Director of BK21 Project for Medical ScienceProfessor Kim, HoguenTel : 82-2-2228-1761/ E-mail : [email protected]
Contact Address (Office)BK21 Project for Medical ScienceYonsei University College of Medicine250 Seongsanno, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 120-752, KoreaTel : 82-2-2228-2036~7/ Fax : 82-2-393-4945/ E-mail : [email protected], [email protected]
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Table of Contents
Dean’s Message
Director’s Message
About Us, Vision and Goals
Organization Structure
Faculty Members and Research
Programs and Fellowships
Scholarships
Major Research Equipments
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Director's Message
OOn behalf of the members of the Yonsei University Medical Center,
I would like to introduce our Graduate School of Medical
Science. The Graduate School of Medical Science has been supported by
the Korean government as the “Brain Korea 21 Project for Medical
Science”since 1999. Today, the Graduate School of Medical Science has
more than 220 graduate students and 120 selected professors from Yonsei
University Medical Center.
Our educational goal is to extend the lives of patients and improve their
quality of life. Life science is now a vast multidisciplinary field
encompassing most areas of science and technology. There is an
increasing trend toward conducting basic research that is influenced by
clinical observations, and the rapidly developing fields of molecular
biology and genetics directly influence clinical research. The synergies
across the basic and clinical fields will deepen our knowledge.
Reflecting the high quality of research and support from Yonsei
University, our program has provided a variety of scholarships, including
full scholarships, for a number of qualified students. We also offer many
comprehensive scientific programs and state-of-the-art facilities for
laboratory, transitional and clinical research. With advanced research
technologies and generous academic and financial support, our graduate
students have published numerous papers in top quality academic
journals.
We would like to invite students from all over the world to apply for our
program. I know those who join us will find it beneficial to their
development as graduate students and science researchers.
Sincerely,
August 2008
Dean's Message
IItt has already been two years since Yonsei University College of Medicine
began the second phase of the “Brain Korea 21 Project for Medical
Science”in 2006, based on the successful achievements of the first six-year
phase of the project from 1999 to 2005. In the last two years, we have
surpassed our initial goals thanks to participating faculty members, new
research personnel, graduate students and other supportive staff members. I
hereby would like to extend my gratitude and encouragement to all of those
who have been constantly endeavoring to achieve even better results in 2008,
including the Director of the “Brain Korea 21 Project for Medical Science.”
The competitiveness of a medical school is evaluated by both its production of
outstanding human resources and its research achievements. The professors
participating in the school’s “BK 21 Project for Medical Science”and the more
than 220 students who are conducting basic research essential to the project
are like points of light illuminating the future. With its goal to become an
educational organization of leading medical technologies and innovations by
creating new research areas and by being the most desired place to study for
students, the “BK 21 Project for Medical Science”of Yonsei University College
of Medicine will continue to provide students with the opportunity to grow
and to make valuable contributions to the development of the field of
medicine. It will also play a crucial role in enhancing the school’s research
potential.
In order to realize the greatest synergy effect, from now on we will focus on
research by emphasizing investment in joint research projects involving faculty
and schools in global-level, industry-academic cooperation. We are also
exerting our effort to secure more research space on campus and to expand on
our already substantial assistance for students.
Emphasizing the fact that research can grow through the support and
encouragement of participating professors and researchers, graduate students
and school staff members, in addition to substantial financial assistance, I
would like to once again express my deep appreciation to all involved for their
contributions to the successful execution of the project since its inception.
August 200802
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NNaammssiikk CChhuunngg
Dean of Yonsei University College of Medicine
HHoogguueenn KKiimm
Director, Brain Korea 21 Project forMedical Science,
Yonsei University College of Medicine
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About Us
Funded by the Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology, the “Brain
Korea 21 Project for Medical Science”at Yonsei University College of
Medicine supports the training of basic biomedical researchers with strong clinical
backgrounds to improve the manner in which biomedical research is conducted in
medical schools. Since 1999, the project has been promoting seven independent
specialized training units with the common theme of “Gene to Cure.”It has been
fulfilling the critical need to train the next generation of biomedical researchers in
Korea. It strives to become the leading program by offering the highest level of
education and training, thereby enabling future scientists to be at the cutting edge
of international biomedical research. While Yonsei University College of Medicine
prides itself on providing state-of-the-art care to patients throughout its more than
100-year history, it is through biomedical research and the nurturing of new
researchers that this institute has been able to positively impact the field of
medicine. The most essential elements of the project are to design and run
multidisciplinary training programs, offer tuition assistance, provide state-of-the-
art experimental equipment, and cover travel expenses for our researchers to
travel abroad and connect with researchers from around the world. At the
forefront of biomedical research in Korea, the “Brain Korea 21 Project for Medical
Science”will continue to focus on making medical breakthroughs.
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VisionTo become a world-class leadingresearch institute in the field ofmedical science.
To establish a graduate program that fosters creative, multidisciplinaryand interdepartmental biomedical research that benefits the nextgeneration of scientists.
To support and promote research to cure human diseases.
To improve the quality of research and ensure the institute’s excellencein the medical science field.
Goals
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Organization Structure05
Immunology
Team1 Kim, Jongsun
Team2 Lee, Kwang Hoon
Team3Yong, Tai Soon
Team4Shin, Jeon-Soo
Team5Lee, Kyungwon
Team6 Ahn, Young Soo
Team7 Lee, Byung In
Team8 Chang, Jin Woo
Team9 Kim, Dong Goo
Team10 Song, Si Young
Team11 Cho, Nam Hoon
Team12 Chung, Hyun Chul
Team13Kim, Joo Hang
Team14 Lee, Hyun Chul
Team15 Kang, Shin Wook
Team16 Suh, Il
Team17 Kim, Deok Won
Team18 Kim, Kyung Sup
Team19 Nam, Taick Sang
Team20 Kim, Kyung Hwan
Team21 Lee, Min Goo
Team26 Yoon, Joo Heon
Team27 Ha, Jong Won
Team28 Kim, Sung Jae
Team29 Han, Sang Won
Team22 Park, Young Nyun
Team23 Jang, Yang Soo
Team24 Kim, Dong Seok
Team25 Lee, Jin-Sung
Neuroscience Cell Biology &Pharmacology
Molecular Genetics & Pathology
Human Structure &Developmental BiologyCancer Biology Biomedical Science
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Biomedical Science & Engineering
Cell Biology & Pharmacology
18 Gene Expression RegulationKim, Kyung Sup Ahn, Yong Ho Park, Soon Jung Hur, Man Wook Kim, Jae-Woo
19 Stem Cell Division Nam, Taick Sang Kim, Dong Wook Ahn, Duck Sun Chung, Seung soo
20 New Drug Assessment Technique Kim, Kyung Hwan Park, Kyungsoo Yoon, Ho Geun Kim, Joo Young
21 Gastrointestinal Pharmacology Lee, Min Goo Park, Hyo Jin Lee, Yong Chan Park, Sahng Wook
Molecular Genetics & Pathology
22 Mechanism of Liver Disease Park, Young Nyun Park, Jeon Han Paik, Yong Han Han, Kwang Hyub
23 Cardiovascular Disease Jang, Yang Soo Lee, Young Ho Chung, Nam Sik Chung, In Hyuk Choi, Eui-Young
24 Brain Tumor Kim, Dong Seok Kim, Tai Seung Shin, Kyoung Jin Yang, Woo Ick Kim, Eung Yeop
25 Biomarker of Gastrointestinal Tract Cancer Lee, Jin-Sung Kim, Nam Kyu Kim, Myeong JinKim, Hoguen Cho, Woo Hyun
Human Structure & Developmental Biology
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14 Diabetes and Metabolic Disease Lee, Hyun Chul Kang, Eun Seok Cha, Bong Soo
15 Renal Disease Kang, Shin Wook Lee, Jae Seung Lee, Duk Chul
16 Chronic Diseases EpidemiologySuh, Il Won, Jong Uk Nam, Chung MoShin, Dong Chun Ohrr, Heechoul
17 Biomedical Engineering Kim, Deok Won Park, Jong Chul Park, Hae Jeong Yoo, Sun Kook
26 Mucous Biology Yoon, Joo Heon Bai, Sang Wook Choi, Jae Young Lee, Jin Woo
27 Cardiovascular Circulatory Organ Physiology Ha, Jong Won Kwak, Young Lan Kang, Seok Min
28 Musculoskeletal System Cell Biology Kim, Sung Jae Suh, Jin Suck Lim, Sung Kil
29 Urogenital Functional Disorder Han, Sang Won Kim, Myoung Hee Bok, Jinwoong Lee, Hye Yeon
06 Faculty Members and Research
Immunology
1 Natural Immunity-Disease Defense Kim, Jongsun Kim, Kyu Earn Lee, Jae Myun
2 Skin Immunology Lee, Kwang Hoon Lee, Min-Geol Lee, Seung Hun
3 Allergy and Parasitology Yong, Tai Soon Park, Jung Won Shin, Myeong Heon
4 Autoimmunity and Inflammatory Reaction Shin, Jeon-Soo Kim, Soo-Chan Lee, Soo Kon Choi, In-Hong
5 Infectious Disease Lee, Kyungwon Cho, Sang-Nae
Neuroscience
6Development of Defense and Control Ahn, Young Soo Kim, Chul Hoon Lee, Jong Eun Ahn, Jung YongMechanisms Against Neuronal Cell Death
7 Neuroprotection Lee, Byung In Sohn, Young Ho Choi, Young-Chul Heo, Ji Hoe
8 Neurophysiology and Neurosurgery Chang, Jin Woo Kim, Jeong-Hoon Yoon, Do Heum Lee, Bae Hwan
9Higher Mental Function Analysis and
Kim, Dong Goo Kim, Jae-Jin Park, Kook In Lee, Jong DooControl Technology Development
Cancer Biology
10 Gastrointestinal Tumor Biology Song, Si Young Kim, Kun Hong Lee, Dong KiKim, Won Ho Yu, Jeong-Sik
11 Germ Cell Tumor Cho, Nam Hoon Kim, Young Tae Choi, Young Deuk Hong, Sung Joon
12 Tumor Molecular Genetics Chung, Hyun Chul Noh, Sung Hoon Rha, Sun Young Seong, Jinsil
13 Oncogene Discovery and Gene Therapy Kim, Joo Hang Kim, Gwi Eon Moon, Seong HwanPark, Byeong Woo Yun, Chae-Ok
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TThe immunology research team carries out multiple studies in the areas of basic immunology
and applied clinical immunology, which are concerned with the relationship between host
immunity and diseases as well as the areas of immunotherapy. The team is further divided into five
sub-groups, and 15 specialists from all five teams collaborating with each other to conduct research in
this particular field.
Immunology Team 1, Natural immunity-disease defense team
Team 1 is in charge of research on factors influencing the natural immunity-disease defense system
such as NK cells, macrophage, neutrophils, and the therapeutic applications to combat cancers,
infectious diseases, respiratory diseases and autoimmune diseases.
Immunology Team 2, Skin immunology research team
Team 2 is in charge of studying the role of lymphocytes and their control factors in atopic dermatitis,
contact dermatitis and psoriasis.
Immunology Team 3, Allergy and Parasitology team
Team 3 focuses on the identification of causative agents and the corresponding treatments for host
allergic reactions as well as the study of the relationship between parasitic organisms and the related
mechanisms of the subsequent immune reactions.
Immunology Team 4, Autoimmunity and inflammatory reaction team
The aims of this research team are to identify the specific mechanisms of autoimmune reactions and
understand the control mechanisms of immune reactions in detail.
Immunology Team 5, Infectious disease research team
Team 5 carries out experiments to identify the pathogenic mechanisms of bacteria, viruses and fungi
in order to develop new diagnostic and therapeutic tools by discovering the host immune factors that
are specifically related to the corresponding diseases.
TThe neuroscience research team carries out multiple studies in neurophysiology, defense and
control mechanisms of neuronal cell death neural stem cell and brain imaging. The team is
further divided into 4 sub-groups and 17 specialists.
Neuroscience Team 6, Development of defense and control mechanisms against neuronal cell death
Team 6 concentrates on discovering the potential signal transduction pathway that is involved in
preventing neuronal cell death by using biochemical, pharmacological, and functional imaging
techniques. In doing so, the team expects to discover effective drug treatments.
Neuroscience Team 7, Neuroprotection research team
Team 7 studies the mechanisms and treatments of: (1) the mechanisms of ischemic neuronal cell
death, (2) the protection mechanisms against epileptogenesis, (3) the plasticity of specific neural
circuitry using genetic neural tracers in focal and global ischemia, pilocarpine-induced epilepsy, and
aged animal models.
Neuroscience Team 8, Neurophysiology and neurosurgery research team
Team 8 studies the mechanisms and treatments of: (1) motor disabilities, (2) disabilities resulting
from the spinal damage, (3) drug addiction, (4) the sensory and motor disabilities resulting from nerve
damage, and (5) the mechanisms of pain and the ways to alleviate it.
Neuroscience Team 9, Higher mental function analysis and control technology development
Through multidisciplinary collaborations, basic scientists, clinical researchers and imaging
researchers work together to discover new theories and treatment schemes in higher mental function
studies via new imaging techniques and various research methods covering the entire range from the
behavioral stage to the molecular stage.
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Group Leader Song, Si Young
CCancer is still the most common life-threatening disease in the 21st century. In order to discover
cures for cancer, continuously active development is required to generate new approaches to
drug discovery, accurate diagnosis, prevention and safe and efficient treatment. Together with clinical
research applying the bottom-up method based on therapeutic application, it will be possible to
control cancers with effective interventions. Currently, the following multi-disciplinary tumor biology
research teams are actively conducting various research projects to achieve the ultimate goals of
cancer therapy. The team is further divided into four sub-groups and 18 specialists.
Cancer biology Team 10, Gastrointestinal tumor biology research
Through the development of methods to analyze the molecular function and cellular regulation of
tumors, Team 10 aims to discover a more effective diagnosis, prevention, and treatment for GI tract
cancer, which accounts for more than 55% of the deaths caused by cancer.
Cancer biology Team 11, Germ cell tumor research
Team 11 investigates the pheno-genotypic relationship in tumors of the prostate, male testes, female
ovaries and the uterus.
Cancer biology Team 12, Tumor molecular genetics research
Team 12 works to identify the mechanisms of tumorigenesis, progression, and metastasis through
molecular genetics studies, and to develop a new anti-cancer therapy.
Cancer biology Team 13, Oncogene discovery and gene therapy research
This team plans to develop a cancer gene therapy and to verify tumor markers or tumor-related
factors by using various research methods. Through integrated and co-operative interaction with the
other tumor biology research teams, Team 13 is planning to develop improved and more efficient
anti-cancer therapies.
TThe biomedical science and engineering teams carry out multiple studies in endocrinology,
metabolic syndrome, renal diseases, chronic disease epidemiology and bioengineering. The
team is further divided into 4 sub-groups and 15 specialists.
Biomedical Science & Engineering Team 14, Diabetes and metabolic disease research
Team 14 studies 1) diabetic complications and the development of new drugs, 2) the pathogenic
mechanisms of energy metabolism, 3) the pharmacogenetics of diabetes research, and 4) the stem cell
research for curing diabetes by identifying the key pathogenic causes in diabetes and metabolic
syndrome, and by building a research foundation for developing new drugs.
Biomedical Science & Engineering Team 15, Renal disease research
Team 15 conducts internal and external biological experiments with the purpose of identifying the
pathophysiology of diabetic nephropathy and developing drugs for treatment.
Biomedical Science & Engineering Team16, Chronic disease epidemiology research
Team 16 primarily conducts studies on cardiovascular diseases. By analyzing the existing Kangwha
cohort studies, the natural changes in the patterns of blood pressure from childhood to adulthood
were presented. This team is expected to continue this research to analyze the changes in the
incidences and the growth-dependent risk factors of cardiovascular diseases. Additionally, the
researchers are also conducting genetic epidemiology studies related to cardiovascular diseases by
considering a wide range of potential risk factors.
Biomedical Science & Engineering Team 17, Biomedical engineering research
Team 17 was formed to analyze and find solutions to various issues concerning the prevention,
diagnosis, and treatment of diseases by adapting the theories and technologies in the natural science
and bioengineering fields. By integrating fundamental and clinical medicine with a diverse range of
engineering technologies, the research team aims to apply new scientific and engineering concepts
that involve the design and development of cutting-edge medical equipment, with the hope that the
studies will eventually contribute to making a better quality of life in terms of human welfare, medical
diagnosis and therapy.
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CCells continuously exchange information with their external environment, and control and
undergo many finely-tuned chemical reactions. As a result, they go through the process of
differentiation, growth, proliferation and death. The cell biology & pharmacology research team
studies the mechanisms of these cellular processes and their applications to clinical medicine. The
team is further divided into four sub-groups and 18 specialists.
Cell Biology & Pharmacology Team 17, Gene expression regulation research
Team 18 studies various regulatory mechanisms of gene expression levels during the process of
transcription, translation and the post-translational modification of proteins.
Cell Biology & Pharmacology Team 19, Stem cell division research
Team 19 aims to develop a new technology to assist stem cells as they divide and differentiate into
specific cells. This research will lead to the development of new treatment techniques that can be
applied to disease models by assessing the functions of differentiated cells from the cellular level.
Cell Biology & Pharmacology Team 20, New drug assessment technique research
Team 20 aims to study and develop techniques to evaluate the safety and efficacy of new drug
candidates within the human body by using new models and simulations as well as other available
tools.
Cell Biology & Pharmacology Team 21, Gastrointestinal pharmacology research
Team 21 analyzes gastrointestinal functions by using molecular biology techniques, and aims to
discover potential substances for the purpose of treating the related diseases.
TThe Molecular Genetics and Pathology research team focuses on the molecular biological aspects
of liver diseases, gastrointestinal cancers, brain tumors and atherosclerosis as cardiovascular
diseases. Nineteen professors comprise this team, which is further divided into 4 sub-groups.
Molecular Genetics & Pathology Team 22, Mechanism of liver disease research
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) usually occurs during the cirrhosis phase of the chronic
inflammatory process, and hepatitis B virus and hepatitis C viruses are its main causes. Recently,
evidence supporting the theory of a multistep process of human hepatocarcinogenesis has been
growing. Our team focuses its studies on the molecular pathogenesis of multistep
hepatocarcinogenesis, including precancerous lesions and cancer stem cells, hepatitis viruses (B and
C) and hepatic fibrogenesis. We believe that these studies will help to develop new techniques for
preventing and treating chronic liver diseases and HCC.
Molecular Genetics & Pathology Team 23, Cardiovascular disease research
Team 23 focuses on the analysis of genetic factors involved in atherosclerosis by applying genetic
polymorphism of cardiovascular related genes. We believe that these studies will help to develop new
techniques for preventing and treating the diseases by predicting the risk factors of cardiovascular
diseases.
Molecular Genetics & Pathology Team 24, Brain tumor research
Team 24 studies the pathogenic mechanisms of brain tumors and emphasizes re-classifying brain
tumors according to their molecular and biological characteristics. The ultimate goal of Team 24 is to
develop new treatment strategies for brain tumors based on such biological and molecular data.
Molecular Genetics & Pathology Team 25, Biomarkers of gastrointestinal tract cancers
Many diseases are known to originate from genetic changes. Therefore, by studying and identifying
the related genetic mutations, we can develop techniques for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of
the diseases based on such genetic information. Team 25 aims to find the specific biomarkers for
gastrointestinal tract tumors that will aid the early diagnosis of gastrointestinal tract cancers.
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Programs and Fellowships07
1. Graduate Program
The mission of the Graduate School of Medical Science at Yonsei University is to provide
excellent educational opportunities for students in a stimulating environment that includes
both basic and clinical research. 120 faculty members with common interests in graduate
education and basic biomedical and clinical scientific research comprise the graduate
school faculty in a particular program of study. The Graduate School of Medical Science at
Yonsei University offers Master’s and Ph.D. degrees in seven different programs of study:
�Immunology
�Neuroscience
�Cancer Biology
�Biomedical Science & Engineering
�Cell Biology and Pharmacology
�Molecular Genetics & Pathology
�Human Structure & Developmental Biology
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TThe human structure and developmental biology research team is divided into four sub-groups,
and 14 academic professors are involved in the research.
Human Structure & Developmental Biology Team 26, Mucous biology research
Team 26 focuses on conducting translational research for the development of treatments against
hyper-secretions of mucus in order to develop ways to control mucous secretion and expression in
epithelial cells.
Human Structure & Developmental Biology Team 27, Cardiovascular circulatory organ physiology
research
The goal of Team 27 is to identify the pathogenic mechanisms in myocardial functions by accurately
assessing cardiac functions, identifying the causes of heart failure and developing new therapies for
cardiovascular diseases.
Human Structure & Developmental Biology Team 28, Musculoskeletal system cell biology research
Team 28 studies the pathogenic mechanisms of musculoskeletal disorders, and is interested in
developing regenerative medical approaches as a treatment as well as designing and evaluating
practical new drug candidates.
Human Structure & Developmental Biology Team 29, Uro-genital functional disorder research
Team 29 deals with a wide range of research areas, from various human developmental
abnormalities to urogenital cancers. From looking at abnormalities the genetic level to studying organ
dysfunction due to the defects in the autonomic nervous system, the team strives to develop new
treatments to fight regulatory dysfunctions.
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CCoorree CCoouurrssee::
�Immunology
�General Biochemistry
�Neurobiology
�Tumor Biology
�Human Structure & Function
�Principle of Drug Action
�Pathobiology
�Structure & Developmental Biology
�Special Lecture for Medical Science
�Biomedical Research Ethics
EElleeccttiivvee CCoouurrssee::
�Brain, Mind, Behavior
�Neuroanatomy
�Methodology Used in Current Molecular Biology
�Molecular Immunology
�Diabetes
�Parasitology and Tropical Medicine
�Evaluation of Medical Devices
�Molecular Cell Biology
�Electrophysiology
�Principles and Application of Advanced Medical Equipments
�Cutting Edge Experimental Techniques in Medical Science
�Seminar for Human Natural Defense Mechanism
�Introduction to Epithelial Cell Biology
�Immunology Mechanisms in Disease
�Laboratory Animal Medicine
�Cancer Genomics
�Neurophysiology
�Molecular Basis of Inherited Disease
�Gene Delivery System
�Tumor Immunology
�Learning & Memory
�Bone and Mineral Metabolism
�Vascular Biology
�Advanced Cell Biology
�Introduction to Human Embryology
�Computerized Biological System Analysis
�Regulation of Gene Transcription
�Molecular Pathology of Gastrointestinal Disease
2. Requirements for Graduation
�Master’s Degree: 30 credits with thesis
�Ph.D. Degree: 60 credits with thesis and a dissertation to be published in internationally
recognized journals (SCI(E) journals)
3. International Collaboration Institutes
Graduate students and postdoctoral fellows have the opportunity to further develop their
research capabilities in other countries through participation in international scientific
conferences, joint symposia and workshops with foreign institutes, or international
exchanges and collaboration programs.
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1. Number of Students
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IInntteerrnnaattiioonnaall CCoollllaabboorraattiinngg IInnssttiittuutteess::
�University of Mississippi Medical School
�University of San Diego, Burnham Institute
�University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and Graduate School of Biomedical
Science
4. Fellowships and Grants
�Every student admitted to the Graduate School of Medical Science at Yonsei University
is provided a BK21 tuition fellowship. In addition to the BK21 fellowships, a number of
graduate students are also supported by internal scholarships at Yonsei University.
�The Graduate School of Yonsei University offers financial assistance to international
students with excellent academic records.
�The administration of the Graduate School of Medical Science at Yonsei University has
provided funding for graduate students to support research that constitutes a portion of
their degree requirements. The purpose of this funding is to foster graduate education
and research, and to contribute to the quality of research in general on this campus.
�The Graduate School offers travel cost funding for graduate students who attend
national or international meetings in order to formally present their research in a poster
or podium format.
(No.)
MALDI-TOF (Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization Time-Of-Flight) mass spectrometerMass spectrometry using soft ionization for the analysisof biomolecules (biopolymers such as proteins, peptidesand sugars) and large organic molecules (such aspolymers, dendrimers and other macromolecules).
HPLC (High Performance Liquid Chromatography)Column chromatography used frequently in biochemistry
and analytical chemistry to separate, identify, andquantify compounds.
Luminex (multiplex liquid array system)An array system based on xMAP technology (multi-analyte profiling beads) enabling the detection andquantitation of multiple RNA or protein targetssimultaneously.
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3. Overseas Training Support
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Q-TOF mass spectrometerMass spectrometer used for analysis of polar or ionicorganic compounds by electrospray or APCI ionization.
TIRF (Total Internal Reflection Fluorescence)microscope
Fluorescence microscopy where excitation light isconfined to a small area at the interface of the specimen
and the glass coverslip or culture vessel. TIRF allowsnanometre-scale imaging of single molecules.
Confocal microscopeAn optical imaging technique used to increasemicrograph contrast and/or to reconstruct three-dimensional images by using a spatial pinhole toeliminate out-of-focus light or flare in specimens thatare thicker than the focal plane.
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Ahn, Duck Sun
Ahn, Jung Yong
Ahn, Yong Ho
Ahn, Young Soo
Bai, Sang Wook
Bok, Jinwoong
Cha, Bong Soo
Chang, Jin woo
Cho, Nam Hoon
Cho, Sang-Nae
Cho, Woo Hyun
Choi, Eui-Young
Choi, In-Hong
Choi, Jae Young
Choi, Young Deuk
Choi, Young-Chul
Chung, Hyun Chul
Chung, In Hyuk
Chung, Nam Sik
Chung, Seungsoo
TRP Channel, Pain Perception Mechanism
Neuro-Oncology, Neuro-Genetics
Metabolically Controlled Gene Expression
Neuropharmacology, Molecular Pharmacology
Pathophysiology of Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Vertebrate Inner Ear Development
Insulin Resistance, DM & Obesity
Stereotactic Functional Neurosurgery
Pheno-Genomic Based Molecular Pathology
Mycobacterium Tuberculosis
Hospital Management, Quality in Health Care
Cardiovascular Imaging in Heart Failure
Toll-like Receptor,Toxicology of Nanomaterials
Airway Mucus, Airway Epithelial Cell Culture
Urogenital Tumor, Prostate
Neuroscience, Immunology, Neurology, Myology
Angiogenesis & Metastasis, Cancer Genomics
Clinical Anatomy, Physical Anthropology
Coronary Heart Disease, Hypertension
Neuronal Stem Cell, Applied Cell Therapy
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Han, Kwang Hyub
Han, Sang Won
Heo, Ji Hoe
Hong, Sung Joon
Hur, Man Wook
Jang, Yang Soo
Jeon, Woo Taek
Kang, Eun Seok
Kang, Seok Min
Kang, Shin Wook
Kim, Chul Hoon
Kim, Deok Won
Kim, Dong Goo
Kim, Dong Seok
Kim, Dong Wook
Kim, Eung Yeop
Kim, Gwi Eon
Kim, Hoguen
Kim, Jae-Jin
Kim, Jae-Woo
Kim, Jeong-Hoon
Kim, Jongsun
Kim, Joo Hang
Kim, Joo Young
Cardiovascular Aging, Exercise Physiology
Chronic Viral Liver Disease
Pediatric Urology, Congenital Anomaly
Stroke
BPH & Prostate Cancer, Chemoprevention
Biological Complexity, Disease of Transcription
Cardiovascular Disease
Social, Culture Psychiatry, Unification
Genetic Epidemiology in Diabetes
Heart Failure
Podocyte Biology in Diabetic Nephropathy
mGluR, Synaptic Plasticity, Cell Death
Biomedical Instrumentation
Stress, Developmental Disability
Genetics, Brain Invasion of Glioma
Stem Cell Biology
Stroke Imaging, Imaging of Brain Development
Head & Neck Cancer, Gynecologic Cancer
Genomic Instability, Microsatellite Instability
Neuroimaging, Virtual Reality, Schizophrenia
Adipocyte Differentiation, DM & Obesity
Brain Rewarding System and Drug Addiction
NK Cell and Tumor Immunology
Cancer Gene Therapy, Molecular Biology
Calcium Signaling, Epithelial Biology
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Kim, Kun Hong
Kim, Kyu Earn
Kim, Kyung Hwan
Kim, Kyung Sup
Kim, Myeong Jin
Kim, Myoung Hee
Kim, Nam Kyu
Kim, Soo-Chan
Kim, Sung Jae
Kim, Tai Seung
Kim, Won Ho
Kim, Young Tae
Kwak, Young Lan
Lee, Bae Hwan
Lee, Byung In
Lee, Dong Ki
Lee, Duk Chul
Lee, Hye Yeon
Lee, Hyun Chul
Lee, Jae Myun
Lee, Jae Seung
Lee, Jin Woo
Lee, Jin-Sung
Lee, Jong Doo
Lee, Jong Eun
Apoptosis and Metastasis of Cancer
Allergy, Innate Immunity, Respiratory Diseases
Secretory Mechanism in Pancreas, Stomach
Gene Expression of Lipogenic Enzymes
Abdominal Imaging, CT & MRI
Vertebrate Development, Pattern Formation
Colorectal Cancer, Liver Metastasis
Immunodermatology, Contact Dermatitis
Knee Surgery & Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
Brain Tumor
Mucosal Immunology
Oncoprotein and Gynecologic Cancer
Myocardial Protection in Adult Cardiac Surgery
Neural Injury and Sensorimotor Dysfunction
Epileptogenesis, Neuronal Ischemic Injury
Development of Drug-Eluting Biliary Metal Stent
Health Promotion and Related Risk Factors
Surgical Anatomy of the Cranial Nerve
DM and Obesity
Tumor Virology(EBV,HCV), miRNA
Matrix Metalloproteinases and Kidney
Cartilage, Stem Cell, Tendinosis
Functional Genomics, Genetic Disease
Functional Neuroimaging
CNS Injury, Neuroregeneration
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Lee, Kyungwon
Lee, Min Goo
Lee, Min-Geol
Lee, Seung Hun
Lee, Seung-Koo
Lee, Soo Kon
Lee, Yong Chan
Lee, Young Ho
Leem, Joong Woo
Lim, Sung Kil
Lyu, Chuhl Joo
Moon, Seong Hwan
Nam, Chung Mo
Nam, Taick Sang
Noh, Sung Hoon
Ohrr, Heechoul
Paik, Yong Han
Park, Byeong Woo
Park, Hae Jeong
Park, Hyo Jin
Park, Jeon Han
Park, Jong Chul
Park, Jung Won
Park, Kook In
Park, Kyungsoo
Park, Sahng Wook
Park, Soon Jung
Park, Young Nyun
Rha, Sun Young
Roh, Jaehoon
Seong, Jinsil
Shin, Dong Chun
Shin, Jeon-Soo
Shin, Kyoung Jin
Shin, Myeong Heon
Sohn, Young Ho
Song, Si Young
Suh, Il
Suh, Jin Suck
Won, Jong Uk
Yang, Eun Bae
Yang, Woo Ick
Yong, Tai Soon
Yoo, Sun Kook
Yoon, Do Heum
Yoon, HoGeun
Yoon, Joo Heon
Yu, Jeong-Sik
Yun, Chae-Ok
Proteomics, Endothelial Cells, Skin Aging
Antimicrobial Resistance
Pharmacogenomics of Drug Transporters
Dendritic Cell Biology, Contact Hypersensitivity
Skin Barrier
Neuroradiology, Perfusion, Pediatric Neuroradiology
Rheumatoid Arthritis, SLE
Helicobacter Pylori, Gastric Cancer
Vascular Contractility and Vascular Diseases
Neuropathic Pain, Pharmacology of Pain
Osteoporosis, Stem Cell Differentiation, Obesity
Pediatric Hematology and Oncology
Spine, Intervertebral Disc, Gene Therapy
Statistical Modeling of Biomedical Data
Neuropathic Pain & Neuronal Stem Cells
Cancer Metastasis and Treatment
Cancer Epidemiology
Liver Diseases
Estrogen Receptor, Tumor Marker, Breast Cancer
Molecular Neuroimaging Technology
Neurogastroenterology and Motility
Apoptosis, Pathogenesis of Liver Cancer
Biocompatibility, Cell Migration, Sterilization
Pathogenesis and Clinical Aspects of Asthma
Neural Stem Cells
Clinical Pharmacology
Regulation of LDL Metabolism by PCSK9
Virulence Determinants of Human Pathogens
Hepatocarcinogenesis
Chemotherapy in Stomach Cancer
Occupational Medicine
Radiation Biology
Environmental Health Risk Assessment
Infection, Immunity and Immune Regulation
Forensic Genetics and Ancient DNA
Pathogen-Induced Immune Modulation in Host
Dementia
Pancreatic Cancer, Gastric Cancer
Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology
Nano-Medical Imaging & Molecular Imaging
Occupational Health Service Management
Curriculum Development and Evaluation
Hematologic Malignancies
Parasitology, Allergy, Medical Entomology
Telemedicine, Ubiquitous Health Care
Spine Neurosurgery
The Role of Epigenetic Protein Complexes
Airway Mucus, Airway Epithelial Cell Culture
Liver Imaging (CT, MRI)
Cancer Gene Therapy, Targeted Therapy
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