Dr. Seung Hwan Lee

Professor

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Biography

Seung-Hwan Lee is a Professor in the Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology at the University of Ottawa. His research focuses on critical questions involving natural killer (NK) cells, with major themes including the identification of novel NK cell functions, mechanisms of NK cell functions in vivo models of infection and cancer, and the application of new findings to develop innovative therapeutics. He has established a network of collaborations with clinical investigators to elucidate new NK cell functions relevant to cancer therapy and the treatment of chronic infections. His research on NK cells includes understanding mechanisms leading to NK cell maturation, investigating natural killer cell immunometabolism, exploring NK cell functions during viral infections, and improving NK cell functions for immunotherapies, particularly through the development of CAR-NK cell therapies.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Ottawa

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Honours BA in History or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • Statement of Interest
Specialization Notes

Department of History