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Sung-Eun Kim is an Assistant Professor focused on cell signaling, cell biology, and the mechanisms underlying neural tube defects. She has conducted significant research in mouse embryonic development, exploring complex signaling pathways such as Wnt and ERK, which are crucial for cellular proliferation and differentiation. Her notable publications include studies on the role of β-catenin in morphogen receptor-scaffold assemblies and the PI3 kinase-Akt pathway in Wnt3a-induced proliferation. Kim's contributions to the field are evident through her extensive citation record, with over a thousand citations across various influential articles. She is actively involved in understanding gene-environment interactions affecting neural tube defects and explores the genetic etiology behind such developmental issues. Her work bridges molecular genetics and embryology, aiming to clarify the intricate signaling and regulatory networks that govern early development.
The University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX
Teaching and conducting research in cell biology and embryonic development.
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