Suk Yul (Paul) Jung, Ph.D., MLS(ASCPi), MB(ASCPi), MT(KAMT)

Title: Associate Professor, Medical Laboratory Science
Office: 3155 Human Health Building
Phone: (248) 364-2031
E-mail: jung3@oakland.edu

Educational Background
Ph.D., Medical Science; Ajou University

Teaching Interests
Microbiology
Molecular Diagnostics
Immunology

Research/Scholarship
Dr. Jung's research focuses on the molecular mechanisms underlying the pathogenicity of free-living amoebae, particularly Naegleria fowleri and Acanthamoeba castellanii. He investigates the roles of lectin–glycoprotein interactions, monosaccharide-responsive proteins and host–pathogen interactions using molecular, cellular and proteomic approaches. His ongoing research aims to identify pathogenicity-associated proteins through integrated transcriptomic and proteomic analyses and evaluate their effects on host-cell signaling pathways. Dr. Jung is also actively pursuing external research funding, including NIH grants, while involving undergraduate students in research activities, scientific presentations and peer-reviewed publications.

Publications
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Professional Affiliations
American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science
American Society for Parasitology

Personal Interests
Walking, watching movies, travel