WONHEE HUR

Staff Scientist @ Baylor College of Medicine

About

"World-Class Expert in Liver Disease and Cancer Research" A biomedical researcher with over 15 years of experience, pioneering advancements in chronic inflammation, liver disease, and cancer metabolism. [Core Expertise] • Elucidating molecular mechanisms through multi-omics analysis • Developing cutting-edge liver organoid models for HBV infection and tumor microenvironment studies • Investigating the progression from chronic liver disease to hepatocellular carcinoma [Key Achievements] • Project Leader and Deputy Scientific Director at Korea National Institute of Health (2021-2024) • Mentored 13 graduate students and led multinational research projects • Published numerous peer-reviewed articles and secured multiple patents • Conducted groundbreaking research on liver fibrosis and cancer stem cell metabolism [Research Impact] • Uncovered links between chronic inflammation and liver disease progression • Deciphered mechanisms of liver cancer stem cells and mitochondrial dysfunction • Identified RNA-binding proteins as potential therapeutic targets [Leadership and Collaboration] • Directed interdisciplinary research teams • Spearheaded global collaborations with bioinformaticians, clinicians, and pathologists • Drove scientific innovation for impactful therapeutic strategies Leveraging deep expertise and leadership in liver disease and cancer research to translate molecular insights into tangible therapeutic approaches.

Country

United States

City

Greater Houston

Industry

Biotechnology

Skill

Patent Preparation, Research Skills, Metabolic Diseases, Lipid Metabolism, Infectious Diseases, Team Management, Proliferation, Grant Proposals, Cancer Research, Carcinogenesis, Peer Reviews, Research and Development (R&D), Gastroenterology, Cellular Analysis, Laboratory Skills, Thinking Skills, Critical Thinking, Histology, Therapeutic Target Discovery Techniques, Cancer Metabolism and Mitochondrial Function Analysis

Experience

Staff Scientist

Baylor College of Medicine

2024-12 - Present · 1 yr 10 mos

미국

Deputy Scientific Director

Korea National Institute of Health(NIH) Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, KDCA

2021-3 - 2024-4 · 3 yrs 2 mos

1. Chronic Liver Disease (Hepatitis B): Studied on host factor networks during HBV infection in primary human hepatocytes 2. Emerging Viral Threats: Supervised research on emerging viral threats. This experience positions me well to contribute to ongoing or future projects related to viral diseases and their impact on public health.

Research Professor

The Catholic University of Korea

2002-9 - 2021-2 · 18 yrs 6 mos

Seoul, South Korea

1. Chronic Liver Disease (Fibrogenesis, Fatty liver disease): Studies on mitochondrial dysfunction in liver fibrogenesis and fatty liver disease. 2. Cancer Biology (Hepatocellular Carcinoma, breast cancer): Focused on molecular mechanisms of liver cancer. Contribute to projects investigating cancer progression from chronic inflammatory diseases and potential treatment options. 3. Microenvironment and Exosome Research: Led projects examining the role of cell/cancer stem cells, tissue microenvironments, and exosomes in cancer progression and metastasis.