Dr. Won Seok Choi

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Won-Seok Choi is an Affiliate Professor in Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences, focusing on understanding the mechanisms of neuron death induced by Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease as well as various environmental toxicants. His research has investigated the signaling pathways triggered by neurotoxins to establish links to neurodegenerative disorders, with an aim to discover therapeutic targets for treatment and prevention. He also provides support in Dr. Xia's lab through research, skills training, and mentorship for graduate students. Choi's educational background includes a PhD and MS from Yonsei University in Seoul, Korea, and he is actively involved in research projects related to identifying environmental factors that induce Parkinson's disease, exploring the role of mitochondrial complexes in neuronal disorders, and understanding glial regulation in neuron death associated with Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
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Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.