Personal profile
In Korean
손조은 교수(농업생명과학대학 식품공학부)
Education
o (2008) B.S., Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
o (2013) B.S., Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
o (2013) B.S., Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
Professional Experience
o (2023-Present) Assistant Professor, Kyungpook National University, Deagu, Korea
o (2014-2023)Postdoctoral Research Associate, The Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
o (2013-2014) Postdoctoral fellow, Advanced Institutes of Convergence Technology, Seoul National University, Korea (2013-2014)
o (2011-2013)Visiting Scholar, Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, Canada
o (2014-2023)Postdoctoral Research Associate, The Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
o (2013-2014) Postdoctoral fellow, Advanced Institutes of Convergence Technology, Seoul National University, Korea (2013-2014)
o (2011-2013)Visiting Scholar, Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, Canada
Research Interests
Obesity, Metabolism, Functional Food, Nutrients, Genetics, Genomics
Major Research Achievements
oDiscovery of the function of IRX3 and IRX5 as novel genetic determinants of human obesity.
oIdentification of novel postnatal hypothalamic radial-glia-like neural stem cells and elucidation of their neurogenic functions.
oDevelopment of bioactive compounds from various plants targeting metabolic diseases.
oIdentification of novel postnatal hypothalamic radial-glia-like neural stem cells and elucidation of their neurogenic functions.
oDevelopment of bioactive compounds from various plants targeting metabolic diseases.
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Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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Galloylated Phenolics from Indian Gooseberry (Phyllanthus emblica L.) and Their Protein Tyrosine Phosphatase 1B (PTP1B) Inhibition
Cao, T. Q., Kwon, S., Park, Y. M., Kim, J. S., Son, J. E., Tuong, L. T. & Hahn, D., 3 Feb 2026, In: ACS Omega. 11, 4, p. 5787-5797 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Loss of Angptl4 Protects Mice from Intestinal Colitis and Tumorigenesis with Alternative Activation of Macrophages
Yoo, J. A., Kim, Y. H., Choe, M. S., Sghayare, H., Zhang, Q., Kwon, G., Kim, Y., Lee, S., Lee, C., Sung, H. K. & Son, J. E., Mar 2026, In: American Journal of Pathology. 196, 3, p. 683-699 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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PTEN regulates vagal-insulin signaling to optimize autonomic output determining peripheral inflammatory and metabolic homeostasis
Li, Y. Z., Son, J. E., Vo, N., Bellisimo, C., Lee, J. H., Rapps, J., Pollock-Tahiri, E., Ghebreselassie, M., Chen, C. T., Bazinet, R. P., Billia, F., Suzuki, A., Hui, C. C., Mak, T. W., Sung, H. K., Yoo, P. & Woo, M., Dec 2026, In: Nature Communications. 17, 1, 774.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A novel genetic mouse model of osteoporosis with double heterozygosity of Irx3 and Irx5 characterizes sex-dependent phenotypes in bone homeostasis
Chen, X., Dou, Z., Son, J. E., Duan, M., Yang, F., Zhu, S. & Hui, C. C., Jan 2025, In: Bone. 190, 117282.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Genetics, pharmacotherapy, and dietary interventions in childhood obesity
Son, J. E., 2024, In: Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. 27, 12861.Research output: Contribution to journal › Short survey › peer-review
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