Associate Professor of Korea University College of Medicine, South Korea
Dr. Ok Hee Jeon is an accomplished Associate Professor at the Korea University College of Medicine, specializing in biomedical sciences with a focus on aging research. π With a Ph.D. from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and postdoctoral experience at the Buck Institute for Research on Aging, Dr. Jeon has made significant contributions to the field of biomedical engineering. π¬ Her innovative research and expertise in aging have earned her prestigious accolades
Professional profile
Education
Dr. Ok Hee Jeon has an impressive educational background in biomedical engineering. π She earned her Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from the prestigious Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in 2017. πΊπΈ Prior to this, she completed her M.S. in Biomedical Engineering at Yonsei University, South Korea, in 2011, and her B.S. in the same field from Yonsei University in 2009. π°π· Her rigorous academic training has equipped her with a solid foundation and expertise in biomedical sciences, contributing significantly to her research in aging and technology. π¬π
ProfessionalΒ Experience
Dr. Ok Hee Jeon has a distinguished professional career in biomedical sciences. π§βπ¬ Since 2020, she has been serving as an Associate and Assistant Professor at Korea University College of Medicine in South Korea. π°π· Prior to this, she was a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Buck Institute for Research on Aging in the USA from 2017 to 2019, under the mentorship of Dr. Judith Campisi. πΊπΈ In 2017, she also completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, mentored by Dr. Jennifer Elisseeff. π¬ Dr. Jeon’s extensive research experience and academic leadership highlight her contributions to the field of aging research and biomedical engineering. ππ
Research Interest
Dr. Ok Hee Jeon’s research interests are at the intersection of aging research and biomedical engineering. π§¬π¬ She focuses on understanding the cellular and molecular mechanisms of aging, with the goal of developing innovative therapies to combat age-related diseases. ππ§βπ¬ Her work involves studying senescence, regenerative medicine, and the development of biomaterials to enhance tissue repair and regeneration. π§«π§ͺ Dr. Jeon’s interdisciplinary approach combines cutting-edge technologies and collaborative efforts to push the boundaries of biomedical science and improve health outcomes for the aging population. ππ§
Awards & Honors
Dr. Ok Hee Jeon has received numerous prestigious awards and honors in recognition of her contributions to biomedical engineering and aging research. πβ¨ In 2022, she was honored with the Rosalind Franklin Society Award in Science for her groundbreaking work. ππ¬ She also received the POSCO Science, Young Professor Fellowship from 2022 to 2023, highlighting her innovative research. π§βπ«π From 2018 to 2020, Dr. Jeon was a recipientπ
Research Skill
Dr. Ok Hee Jeon possesses a robust and diverse skill set in biomedical engineering and aging research. π§¬π¬ Her expertise includes advanced techniques in cellular and molecular biology, tissue engineering, and regenerative medicine. π§«π§ͺ She is proficient in stem cell culture, gene editing, and biomaterials development, which are critical for her pioneering work on aging and tissue repair. π§¬π§βπ¬ Dr. Jeon is skilled in utilizing cutting-edge technologies such as CRISPR-Cas9 for genetic manipulation and high-throughput screening methods for drug discovery. π§¬π Additionally, her experience with in vivo models of aging and disease has enabled her to translate her findings from bench to bedside effectively. ππ₯ Her collaborative research approach and interdisciplinary knowledge make her a leading figure in biomedical sciences. ππ
Achievements
- π Earned a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in 2017.
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Awarded the Rosalind Franklin Society Award in Science in 2022.
- π§βπ« Secured the POSCO Science Young Professor Fellowship for 2022-2023.
- π‘ Received the Glenn Foundation for Medical Research Fellowship from 2018 to 2020.
- π₯ Honored with the MOGAM Scientific Foundation Scholarship by Green Cross Pharma in 2016.
- π Beneficiary of the Fulbright Graduate Study Fellowship in Science and Engineering, sponsored by the US Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, from 2012 to 2014.
- 𧬠Published numerous influential papers in high-impact scientific journals.
- π Established and led significant international collaborations in the field of aging research.
- π§βπ¬ Made pioneering contributions to the understanding of aging mechanisms and regenerative medicine.
- ποΈ Served as an Associate and Assistant Professor at Korea University College of Medicine since 2020.
Projects
- 𧬠Neural Stem Cell Therapy for Age-related Neurodegenerative Diseases: Developing novel treatments using neural stem cells to combat neurodegenerative conditions.
- 𧫠Senescence-associated Secretory Phenotype (SASP) Modulation: Investigating ways to modulate SASP to delay aging and promote tissue regeneration.
- π§ͺ Biomaterials for Tissue Engineering: Creating and testing new biomaterials for enhanced tissue repair and regeneration.
- π¬ Cellular Senescence in Cancer: Studying the role of cellular senescence in cancer progression and therapy resistance.
- π International Aging Research Collaboration: Leading global collaborative projects focused on understanding and mitigating the effects of aging.
- 𧫠Epigenetic Regulation in Aging: Exploring how epigenetic changes influence aging and developing interventions to reverse these effects.
- π Translational Research in Regenerative Medicine: Bridging the gap between basic research and clinical application in regenerative medicine.
- π§ͺ 3D Bioprinting for Organ Regeneration: Utilizing 3D bioprinting technology to create organ models and potentially functional organ replacements.
- π§ Brain Aging and Cognitive Decline: Investigating the molecular mechanisms behind brain aging and cognitive decline to develop preventive strategies.
- π± Stem Cell Differentiation Pathways: Mapping out and manipulating pathways that control stem cell differentiation for therapeutic purposes.
Publications
- Senolytic treatment reduces oxidative protein stress in an aging male murine model of postβtraumatic osteoarthritis π¦΄
- AF Chin, J Han, CC Clement, Y Choi, H Zhang, M Browne, OH Jeon, …
- Aging Cell 22 (11), e13979
- 2023
- 8 citations
- Association of senescence-associated secretory phenotype proteins with ovarian reserve among middle-aged/older women π§¬
- JW Shin, HT Park, SA Choe, OH Jeon
- Menopause 30 (10), 1053-1057
- 2023
- 2 citations
- Rosalind Franklin Society Proudly Announces the 2022 Award Recipient for Rejuvenation Research π
- OH Jeon
- Rejuvenation Research 26 (4), 125-125
- 2023
- Mesenchymal Stem Cells for Enhanced Healing of the Medial Collateral Ligament of the Knee Joint π¦΅
- CS Lee, OH Jeon, SB Han, KM Jang
- Medicina 59 (4), 725
- 2023
- 2 citations
- Korean Working Group on Sarcopenia guideline: expert consensus on sarcopenia screening and diagnosis by the Korean Society of Sarcopenia, the Korean Society for Bone and β¦ ποΈββοΈ
- JY Baek, HW Jung, KM Kim, M Kim, CY Park, KP Lee, SY Lee, IY Jang, …
- Annals of Geriatric Medicine and Research 27 (1), 9
- 2023
- 24 citations
- Nanoscale biophysical properties of small extracellular vesicles from senescent cells using atomic force microscopy, surface potential microscopy, and Raman spectroscopy π¬
- HG Lee, S Roh, HJ Kim, S Kim, Y Hong, G Lee, OH Jeon
- Nanoscale Horizons
- 2022
- 6 citations
- Senolytic drugs relieve pain by reducing peripheral nociceptive signaling without modifying joint tissue damage in spontaneous osteoarthritis π
- TH Gil, H Zheng, HG Lee, JW Shin, SW Hwang, KM Jang, OH Jeon
- Aging (Albany NY) 14 (15), 6006
- 2022
- 17 citations
- Systemic induction of senescence in young mice after single heterochronic blood exchange π©Έ
- OH Jeon, M Mehdipour, TH Gil, M Kang, NW Aguirre, ZR Robinson, …
- Nature Metabolism 4 (8), 995-1006
- 2022
- 56 citations
- Anatomy of the anterolateral ligament of the knee joint π¦΅
- JG Park, SB Han, HC Rhim, OH Jeon, KM Jang
- World Journal of Clinical Cases 10 (21), 7215
- 2022
- 3 citations
- Anatomy, biomechanics, and reconstruction of the anterolateral ligament of the knee joint βοΈ
- JG Park, SB Han, CS Lee, OH Jeon, KM Jang
- Medicina 58 (6), 786
- 2022
- 10 citations
- Plasma proteomic signature of cellular senescence and markers of biological aging among postmenopausal women π§¬
- JW Shin, E Lee, S Han, SA Choe, OH Jeon
- Rejuvenation Research 25 (3), 141-148
- 2022
- 16 citations
- Compositions for use in the treatment of senescence-associated eye disease and disorders ποΈ
- RM Laberge, J Campisi, A Davalos, M Demaria, N David, …
- 2022
- The senolytic drug JQ1 removes senescent cells via ferroptosis π
- S Go, M Kang, SP Kwon, M Jung, OH Jeon, BS Kim
- Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine 18 (5), 841-850
- 2021
- 27 citations
- Mesenchymal stem cells for enhancing biological healing after meniscal injuries π¦΅
- HC Rhim, OH Jeon, SB Han, JH Bae, DW Suh, KM Jang
- World Journal of Stem Cells 13 (8), 1005
- 2021
- 7 citations
- Plasma dilution improves cognition and attenuates neuroinflammation in old mice π§
- M Mehdipour, T Mehdipour, CM Skinner, N Wong, C Liu, CC Chen, …
- Geroscience 43, 1-18
- 2021
- 55 citations