Joonsu Han | Immunoengineering | Young Scientist Award

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Dr. Joonsu Han | Immunoengineering | Young Scientist Award

Postdoctoral Appointee, Argonne National Laboratory, United States

Joonsu Han is a skilled researcher specializing in biomaterials and cancer immunotherapy. He is currently a Postdoctoral Appointee at Argonne National Laboratory, Illinois, focusing on cutting-edge research in bioengineering and immuno-oncology. His academic journey started with a Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science and Engineering with Highest Honors from Georgia Institute of Technology, followed by a Ph.D. candidate position at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. Joonsu’s work spans advanced biomaterials, immunotherapy, and metabolic engineering to enhance dendritic cell vaccines, making significant contributions to cancer treatment.

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Education

Joonsu Han holds a B.S. in Materials Science and Engineering with Highest Honors from the Georgia Institute of Technology (2017). He is currently a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, where he is set to complete his doctoral studies in 2024. Additionally, Joonsu is a Cancer Scholars for Translational and Applied Research (C☆STAR) Trainee at the Cancer Center at Illinois, further enhancing his expertise in cancer research.
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Experience

Joonsu’s experience spans across several prestigious institutions, including his current role as a Postdoctoral Appointee at Argonne National Laboratory. He also completed a C☆STAR program Trainee position at the Cancer Center at Illinois. During his Ph.D. research, Joonsu contributed to a wide range of innovative cancer immunotherapy projects, including enhancing dendritic cell functionality for vaccine development and creating bio-adhesive hydrogels for in situ immune cell recruitment. His previous research experience at Georgia Tech focused on cardiac regenerative materials.
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Awards and Honors

Joonsu has received several awards throughout his academic journey, including the Fall 2022 Conference Presentation Award from the Graduate College at UIUC and the prestigious C STAR Award from the Cancer Center at Illinois. He has also been recognized for his conference presentations and his innovative work in cancer immunotherapy and biomaterials.
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Research Focus

Joonsu Han’s research focuses on cancer immunotherapy and the development of novel biomaterials to enhance the efficacy of cancer treatments. His work with dendritic cell vaccines, self-adjuvanting mRNA vaccines, and advanced bio-adhesive hydrogels aims to improve tumor-targeted therapies and immune cell modulation. Joonsu is particularly interested in utilizing metabolic glycoengineering and other biotechnological approaches to optimize dendritic cell functionality for improved antitumor efficacy.
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Conclusion

Joonsu Han is a promising researcher whose work in cancer immunotherapy and biomaterial design is paving the way for innovative treatments. His expertise in advanced materials, cell-based assays, and immunoengineering continues to have a significant impact on the field. With numerous peer-reviewed publications and awards, Joonsu’s contributions to medical research are poised to benefit cancer patients worldwide.
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Publications

 Engineering Cytokine Expression in Dendritic Cells for Enhanced Immunotherapy
Experimental & Molecular Medicine

 Metabolic Glycan Labeling Immobilizes Dendritic Cell Membrane and Enhances Antitumor Efficacy of Dendritic Cell Vaccine
Nature Communications

 Bio-adhesive Macroporous Hydrogels for In Situ Recruitment and Modulation of Dendritic Cells
Cellular and Molecular Bioengineering

 A Double Crosslinking Adhesion Mechanism for Developing Tough Hydrogel Adhesives
Acta Biomaterialia

 In Situ Dendritic Cell Recruitment and T Cell Activation for Cancer Immunotherapy
Frontiers in Pharmacology

 Recyclable Cell-Surface Chemical Tags for Repetitive Cancer Targeting
Journal of Controlled Release

 Metabolic Tagging and Targeted Modulation of Extracellular Vesicles and Development of Enhanced Tumor Exosome Vaccines
Nature Communications

 T Cell-Responsive Macroporous Hydrogels for In Situ T Cell Expansion and Enhanced Antitumor Efficacy
Biomaterials

 Targeted Delivery of Liposomal Chemo-Immunotherapy for Cancer Treatment
Frontiers in Immunology

(2024) Primary Adipocytes as Targetable Drug Depot to Prevent Post-Surgical Cancer Recurrence
Materials Today Bio

 Wireless Magnetic Robot for Precise Hierarchical Control of Tissue Deformation
Advanced Science

 

Yunxian Zhang | Biomedical Engineering | Young Scientist Award

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 Dr. Yunxian Zhang | Biomedical Engineering | Young Scientist Award

 

🌟 Profile Summary

In the realms of medical artificial intelligence, medical image processing, and intelligent planning for robot-assisted surgery, I have cultivated profound expertise through extensive research and practical experience. My commitment to excellence and aptitude for solving complex problems define my scientific endeavors. My focus on machine learning principles and their application in medical diagnostics, coupled with skills in handling intricate medical images, underscores my dedication to advancing healthcare technologies.

 

🌐 Professional Profiles

🌐 Specialties and Skills

Artificial intelligence technology, Medical image processing, Medical imaging, Imagingomics analysis, Medical imaging equipment, Bioinformatics analysis

📅 Selected Recent Conference Presentations

2023 Medical Physics Youth Paper Report Conference, China, Dec. 25, 2023. 2021 Global Digital Economy Conference, China, Aug. 2-3, 2021. IEEE International Conference on Medical Imaging Physics and Engineering, China, Nov. 12-14, 2021. International Symposium on Image Computing and Digital Medicine, China, Dec. 6, 2020.

📚 Educational Background

Ph.D., Biomedical Engineering, Capital Medical University, 2023 Study Area: Surgical robotics, Medical imaging, and medical AI. M.S., Biomedical Engineering, Capital Medical University, 2020 Study Area: Bio-informatics, medical AI. B.S., Biomedical Engineering, Xinxiang Medical University, 2017 Study Area: Biomedical Engineering.

🏢 Working Experience

Lecturer, Medical Imageology Department, Health Science Center, Yangtza University, China Duration: 11/2023 – Present Research Assistant, Bioinstrumentation Department, Capital Medical University, China Duration: 9/2020 – 7/2023 Research Assistant, School of Biomedical Engineering, Capital Medical University, China Duration: 9/2017 – 7/2020.

🔍 Research Projects

Beijing Natural Science Foundation Grant/Award Number: L202005 Key Investigator Beijing Municipal Science and Technology Grant/Award Number: Z211100003521005 Key Investigator Ministry of Science and Technology Grant/Award Number: G20200123023 Key Investigator National Natural Science Foundation of China Grant/Award Number: 61827809 Key Investigator Capital’s Funds for Health Improvement and Research (CFH) Grant/Award Number: 2020-2-2072 Key Investigator

 

 

📚Top Noted Publication

 

 

  • Zhang Y, Zhao J, et al. “Optimal Pedicle Screw Path Planning from Multi-directional Projections.” 2021 IEEE International Conference on Medical Imaging Physics and Engineering.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Biomedical Engineering