Kyuyeon Han
Email Address: biohan72@uic.eduCollege: Medicine Department: Ophthalmology and Visual Science
Title: Assistant Professor
Office: COMRB 1093 Phone: 3124131147
Participating in the Chancellor’s Undergraduate Research Awards program: Yes
Research Interest:
Biology
Cornea
Vascular
Fibrosis Minimum time commitment in hours per week: 10 Qualifications of a Student:
Brief Summary of what is expected from the student:
The Han Laboratory, led by Dr. Kyuyeon Han, Assistant Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Illinois Chicago, investigates the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying corneal wound healing, fibrosis, and neovascularization. Our research integrates molecular and cell biology, transgenic and chimeric mouse models, and advanced biochemical approaches to understand how myofibroblasts arise and are regulated during ocular disease. A particular focus of the lab is identifying key regulators of extracellular matrix remodeling, including matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), IGF-1 signaling, and inflammatory cytokines.
We are seeking motivated students with an interest in biology who would like to gain hands-on wet lab experience. Students in the lab will have opportunities to learn essential laboratory workflows, including experimental preparation, execution, data analysis, and reporting, as well as practical biological techniques such as genotyping, cell culture, and basic molecular assays. This position is ideal for students interested in gaining foundational research experience in a biomedical laboratory setting.
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