Dr. Minjin Jeong | Biology | Best Researcher Award

Instructor, Stanford University, United States

🎓 Dr. Minjin Jeong is an accomplished researcher and educator at Stanford University, specializing in auditory science and inner ear disorders. Her pioneering work includes developing human pluripotent stem cell-derived otic organoids and elucidating the mechanisms behind COVID-19-induced hearing loss. With experience spanning South Korea, Europe, and the U.S., Dr. Jeong bridges international collaboration in auditory science research, contributing transformative advancements in her field. 🌍🔬

Publication Profile

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Education

📘 Dr. Jeong’s academic journey began with a B.S. in Molecular and Life Science (2010, Hanyang University, Korea), followed by an M.S. in Biochemistry (2012, Hanyang University) and a Ph.D. in Genetic Medicine (2017, Newcastle University, UK). Her global education underscores her commitment to advancing auditory research. 🌱📚

Experience

💡 Dr. Jeong’s career spans prestigious roles, including postdoctoral fellowships at Harvard and Stanford University, where she investigated inner ear biology and auditory disorders. She has also served as a research associate at Newcastle University and an instructor at Stanford, contributing to cutting-edge advancements in stem cell and auditory research. 🏛️🧬

Research Interests

🧠 Dr. Jeong’s research focuses on human inner ear biology using pluripotent stem cells, addressing the global challenge of hearing loss. Her work aims to develop innovative treatments for inner ear disorders, with a special emphasis on COVID-19-induced audiovestibular dysfunction and congenital hearing loss. 👂🌟

Awards

🏅 Dr. Jeong has received numerous honors, including the Newcastle University Overseas Research Scholarship and Hanyang University’s Science and Technology Scholarship. She graduated summa cum laude and has been recognized for her impactful contributions to auditory science. 🌟🎖️

Publications

Jeong M., Kurihara S., Stankovic KM. (2024). An In Vitro Oxidative Stress Model of the Human Inner Ear Using Human-Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell-Derived Otic Progenitor Cells. Antioxidants. Read more

Harding AT., Ocwieja K., Jeong M., et al. (2024). Human otic progenitor cell models of congenital hearing loss reveal potential pathophysiologic mechanisms of Zika virus and cytomegalovirus infections. mBio. Read more

Jeong M., et al. (2021). Direct SARS-CoV-2 infection of the human inner ear may underlie COVID-19-associated audiovestibular dysfunction. Commun Med (Lond). Read more

Stojkovic M., Han D., Jeong M., et al. (2021). Human induced pluripotent stem cells and CRISPR/Cas-mediated targeted genome editing: Platforms to tackle sensorineural hearing loss. Stem Cells. Read more

Jeong M., et al. (2018). Generating inner ear organoids containing putative cochlear hair cells from human pluripotent stem cells. Cell Death Dis. Read more