Morgan Sangjo Shim
Summary
Results-driven bioengineer with over a decade of experience in biomedical engineering, specializing in microfluidics and tissue engineering. Proven track record of success in developing innovative technologies and leading multidisciplinary teams. Eager to leverage expertise in R&D program management and microfluidic systems design to contribute to cutting-edge biomedical research.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
R&D Engineer (Team Leader)
Precision for Medicine
Houston, TX
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Spearheaded the development of consumable devices, including 2nd generation Apostream for label-free isolation of circulating tumor cells
- Led quality control engineering efforts, ensuring compliance with SOPs
- Authored and reviewed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistency and compliance
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate microfluidic systems with cell biology principles
- Developed new cell collection methods (post-Apostream processing)
Sr. Research Associate
Lyntech Inc.
College Station, TX
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Secured grant from the Department of Defense serving as Principal Investigator for the project titled "Aptamer-based silk hydrogel sensor to detect stress molecules under the skin"(Phase I)
- Submitted grant proposals to Government agencies (NIH, DOD)
- Led development of a portable device for multiplexed chemical detection using dried reagents
Research Associate
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Company Overview: Texas Tissue Chip Validation Center
- Validated stem cell differentiation protocols in 3D microfluidic cell culture systems
- Implemented a microfluidic osteoarthritis model for tissue regeneration studies
- Texas Tissue Chip Validation Center
Research Associate
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Company Overview: Department of Chemistry
- Developed 3D tissue culture models for studying tumor-lymph node interaction
- Investigated tumor-induced immunosuppression using microfluidic organ-on-a-chip models
- Department of Chemistry
Postdoctoral Research Associate
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Urbana, IL
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Company Overview: Micro & Nanotech Lab
- Developed microfluidic devices for DNA separation and concentration
- Micro & Nanotech Lab
Graduate Research Assistant
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
01.2009 - 01.2013
- Company Overview: Imaging Physics
- Led development of a microfluidic CTC separator using dielectrophoresis
- Implemented clinical trials to demonstrate label-free isolation
- Imaging Physics
Education
M.S. - Mechatronics
Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology
Gwangju, Republic of Korea11.2024
Ph.D. - Biomedical Engineering
The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX, USAB.E. - Mechanical Engineering
Korea University
Seoul, Republic of KoreaB.S. - Agricultural Biology
Korea University
Seoul, Republic of KoreaSkills
- Microfluidic system prototyping and development
- MEMS/BioMEMS cleanroom microfabrication
- PDMS-based microfluidic device prototyping
- 2D/3D CAD modeling (SolidWorks, AutoCAD)
- Multiphysics simulation tools (COMSOL, Ansys)
- Fluorescence Microscopy & Imaging Analysis
- Molecular Assays (RT-qPCR, ELISA, immunostaining)
- Data Analysis & Computational Modeling
- Strong Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills
Legalname
Sangjo Shim
Journalpublications
- Shim, S., Belanger, M.C., Harris, A. R., Munson, J.M., & Pompano, R. R., Two-way communication between ex vivo tissues on a microfluidic chip: application to tumor-lymph node interaction., Lab On a Chip, 19, 6, 1013-1026, 2019
- Shim, S., Jiwook, S., Taylor, W. R., Kosari, F., Vasmatzis, G., Ahlquist, D. A., & Bashir, R., Magnetophoretic-based microfluidic device for DNA Concentration., Biomedical Microdevices, 18, 2, 28, 2016
- Gascoyne, P. R.C., & Shim, S., Isolation of Circulating Tumor Cells by Dielectrophoresis., Cancers (Special edition: Circulating Tumor Cells in Cancers), 6, 1, 545-579, 2014
- Shim, S., Hale, K. S., Noshari, J., Becker, F.F., & Gascoyne, P. R.C., Dielectrophoresis has Broad Applicability to Marker-Free Isolation of Tumor Cells from Blood by Microfluidic Systems., Biomicrofluidics, 7, 1, 011808, 2013
- Shim, S., Hale, K. S., Tsimberidou, A. M., Noshari, J., Anderson, T., & Gascoyne, P. R.C., Antibody-Independent Isolation of Circulating Tumor Cells by Continuous-Flow Dielectrophoresis., Biomicrofluidics, 7, 1, 011807, 2013
- Gascoyne, P. R.C., Shim, S., Noshari, J., Hale, K. S., & Becker, F.F., Correlations between the Dielectric Properties and Exterior Morphology of Cells Revealed by Dielectrophoretic Field-Flow Fractionation., Electrophoresis (Special edition: Dielectrophoresis), 34, 7, 1042-1050, 2013
- Shim, S., Gascoyne, P. R.C., Noshari, J., & Hale, K. S., Dynamic physical Properties of Dissociated Tumor Cells Revealed by Dielectrophoretic Field-Flow Fractionation., Integrative Biology, 3, 8, 850-862, 2013
- Shim, S., Kim, M. G., Jo, K., Kang, Y. S., Lee, B., Yang, S., Shin, S. M., & Lee, J. H., Dynamic Characterization of Human Breast Cancer Cells Using a Piezoresistive Microcantilever., Journal of Biomechanical Eng, 132, 10, 104501, 2010
Military Service
Private to Sergeant, Chemical Biological and Radiological (CBR) Company, Republic of Korea Air Force
Timeline
R&D Engineer (Team Leader)
Precision for Medicine
01.2023 - 01.2024
Sr. Research Associate
Lyntech Inc.
01.2021 - 01.2023
Research Associate
Texas A&M University
01.2019 - 01.2020
Research Associate
University of Virginia
01.2016 - 01.2019
Postdoctoral Research Associate
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
01.2013 - 01.2015
Graduate Research Assistant
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
01.2009 - 01.2013
M.S. - Mechatronics
Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology
Ph.D. - Biomedical Engineering
The University of Texas at Austin
B.E. - Mechanical Engineering
Korea University
B.S. - Agricultural Biology
Korea University
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