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Yoon Seok Kim is an Assistant Professor in Life Science Engineering at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL). He completed his Ph.D. in Bioengineering at Stanford University under the supervision of renowned professors Karl Deisseroth and Brian Kobilka. His research focuses on integrating structural and functional studies within protein engineering and cell/molecular biology to address significant challenges in neuroscience. Dr. Kim has a strong background in optogenetics, with research aimed at developing innovative solutions for pressing neurobiological questions and cancer neuroscience. After completing his postdoctoral training at Stanford University in Neurology, he has continued to explore the intersection between molecular biology and neuroscience. He has contributed to several significant publications in leading journals such as Science, Cell, and Nature, reflecting his active engagement in cutting-edge research in the field.
École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne • Lausanne, Switzerland
Teaching and research in Life Science Engineering.
Stanford University • Stanford, California, USA
Conducted research in Neurology under advisor Michelle Monje.
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