Dr. Seung Oe Lim

Associate Professor

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Biography

Seung-Oe Lim is an Associate Professor in the Borch Department of Medicinal Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology at Purdue University. He specializes in cancer research, specifically in the areas of immuno-oncology, immunotherapy, and Alzheimer's disease. His laboratory focuses on identifying regulatory mechanisms of anti-tumor immunity, particularly in breast cancer, and has developed novel immunotherapeutic strategies targeting immune receptors using humanized caninized mouse models. Dr. Lim has a rich educational background, holding a B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. from Seoul National University, with postdoctoral training at the same institution and at the UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. In addition to his research, he teaches various courses such as Immunology and Grant Writing, and is active in mentoring students and conducting research at the intersection of chemistry and biology.

Research Interests

Experience

Instructor

2017-01-01 — 2018-01-01

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center • Houston, TX

Taught various courses and lead research projects.

Postdoc

2016-01-01 — 2017-01-01

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center • Houston, TX

Conducted research in cancer biology and immunotherapy.

Postdoc

2010-01-01 — 2016-01-01

Seoul National University • Seoul, South Korea

Conducted research in Medicinal Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology.

Requirements for Purdue University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:14
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:18
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:88
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
35 semester hours of undergraduate chemistry Courses in General, Quantitative, Inorganic, Organic, and Physical Chemistry
Application Checklist
  • Online Application
  • Academic Statement of Purpose (500 words)
  • Personal History Statement
  • Official Transcripts
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Resume
Specialization Notes

GRE scores (General and Subject) are NOT considered.