Dr. Young Kwon

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Young Kwon is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biochemistry at the University of Washington. He completed his Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry at Yonsei University in 1997, followed by a Master of Science in 1999 from the same institution. Dr. Kwon earned his Ph.D. from Johns Hopkins University in 2008. His research is focused on the mechanisms controlling growth and wasting in animals, particularly the signaling networks that manage organ growth and the genetic basis for these processes using fruit flies as a model organism. He aims to elucidate comprehensive signaling networks controlling organ growth and wasting through proteomics and functional genomics. His work contributes significantly to understanding the homeostatic aging processes and development in animal biology.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

University of Washington • Seattle, WA

Conducting research on mechanisms of growth control and development.

Awards

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Paul Ehrlich Research Award

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Damon Runyon Cancer Research Fellowship

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.