Yujin Choi
Daejeon,South Korea
Summary
Driven researcher with a proven track record at Eulji University College of Medicine, adept in laboratory techniques and collaborative projects. Excelled in identifying anatomical variations and advancing drug efficacy studies, showcasing a strong blend of analytical prowess and effective communication. Demonstrated exceptional research design and proposal writing skills, contributing to significant academic and clinical advancements.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Student (Anatomy)
Eulji University College of Medicine
Daejeon, Korea
08.2023 - Current
- Conducted thorough complete-body cadaver dissection
- Discovered and reporting ten muscular, nervous, or arterial variations found in cadaver
- Currently writing “Case Report on Ten Concurrent Variations in a Female Cadaver: Academic and Clinical Significance”
Research Assistant (Radiation Oncology)
Yonsei University College of Medicine
Seoul, Korea
02.2022 - 09.2022
- Assessed NXC736 as a lung fibrosis-reducing and inflammation-reducing drug.
- Determined best-fitting small animal model for radiation-induced lung injury.
- In vivo (mouse): 65 Gy irradiation, dissection, lung function measurement, lung tissue extraction and fixation, ventricular blood extraction.
- In vitro: Human and cancer cell lines seeding and incubation.
- Assays: ELISA, CFA, PCR, FACS, Western Blot, Cell Viability MTT, BSA, RNA extraction, Cytospin & Diff quick stain, BALF, Masson's Trichrome staining, Hematoxylin & Eosin staining, staining deconvolution analysis, MoA analysis.
Research Assistant (Otolaryngology)
Chung-nam National University College of Medicine
Daejeon, Korea
05.2021 - 01.2022
- Discovered neo-tissue fibrosis from surgery dissection and determined collagen patch suitability as physical barrier for surgery wounds
- Assays: Hematoxylin & Eosin staining, inflammation and fibrosis measurement, staining deconvolution analysis, small-
- In vivo(mouse): Parotidectomy-like dissection, attachment of fibrinogen-collagen patch on wound, ultrasound exam animal ultrasound
- Korean-English translation and journal writing
Research Student (Dermatology)
Emory University School of Medicine
Atlanta, GA
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Discovered endoplasmic reticulum and desmosome interaction in mice epithelial cell line
- Wrote review on desmosomes, desmosome-related diseases, and the effect of ER stress on desmosomes
- Assay: Confocal microscopy analysis
Research Student (Cardiology)
Emory University School of Medicine
Atlanta, GA
01.2018 - 08.2019
- Selected from 300+ applicants to participate in Research Partners program
- Determined potential epigenetic modifying drugs that restore expression of key genes in peripheral nerves suppressed in major cell types affected in diabetic peripheral neuropathy
- In vitro: mammalian cell lines(Schwann, DRG Neurons, endothelial) culturing in normal and hyperglycemic conditions
- Assays: DNA/RNA extraction and analysis, qRT-PCR, trypan blue dye exclusion test
Education
Medical Doctorate -
Eulji University School of Medicine
Daejeon, South Korea02.2028
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Emory University
Atlanta, GA05.2021
Skills
- Laboratory techniques
- Literature review
- Research design
- Collaborative mindset
- Analyze data
- Research proposals
- Experimental design
- Written and verbal communication
Publications & Posters
- Ten Concurrent Systemic Variations in a Female Cadaver: a Case Report, Poster, International Federation of Association of Anatomists, 09/05/24
- Effectiveness of the Fibrinogen-Thrombin-Impregnated Collagen Patch in the Prevention of Postoperative Complications after Parotidectomy, Paper, Journal of Clinical Medicine, 01/29/22
- Review of Desmosome-related Diseases and the Role of ER Stress in Desmosomal Disease, Paper, Emory University Department of Biology, 05/14/21
- NXC736 attenuates radiation-induced lung fibrosis via regulating NLRp3/IL-1b signaling pathway, Poster, Korean Society of Radiation Bioscience, 06/10/22
- Analysis of effects of radiation dose, volume, and time on lung function in a small animal model of radiation-induced lung injury, Poster, Korean Society of Radiation Bioscience, 06/10/22
- Radiation-Induced Lung Injury Animal Model for Drug Development: Genome-Wide Exploration of Molecular Signatures for better dose selection and Potential Drug Screening for Therapeutic Treatments, Poster, Korean Society of Radiation Bioscience, 06/10/22
- Cell-based drug screening for diabetic peripheral neuropathy, Poster, Emory University Undergraduate Research Symposium, 04/24/19
Affiliations
Science and English Instructor, June 2024 - Current
Hip-hop Dance Performer, Dec 2023 - Feb 2024
Resident Advisor, Aug 2018 – May 2021
Biology Student Instructor, Jan 2019 – May 2021
Children's Hospital of Atlanta Volunteer, Jan 2018 – May 2021
Integrated Health and Care Organization Volunteer, Sep 2021 – Feb 2022
Lobby Welcome Host, Sep 2017 – May 2021
Small Group Leader, Praise Team Guitarist, Sep 2017 – May 2021
Korean Student Association Freshman Liaison, Sep 2017 – May 2021
Street-style Choreographer, Sep 2018 – May 2021
Club Basketball Shooting Guard, Sep 2018 - March 2020
Timeline
Research Student (Anatomy)
Eulji University College of Medicine
08.2023 - Current
Research Assistant (Radiation Oncology)
Yonsei University College of Medicine
02.2022 - 09.2022
Research Assistant (Otolaryngology)
Chung-nam National University College of Medicine
05.2021 - 01.2022
Research Student (Dermatology)
Emory University School of Medicine
08.2019 - 05.2021
Research Student (Cardiology)
Emory University School of Medicine
01.2018 - 08.2019
Medical Doctorate -
Eulji University School of Medicine
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Emory University
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