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홍연철 교수(의과대학 의학과)

Education

o (1994) B.S., Kyungpook National University, Daegu
o (1996) M.Sc., Kyungpook National University, Daegu
o (2006) Ph.D., Osaka University, Osaka, Japan

Professional Experience

o (2007~Present) Professor, Kyungpook National University, Daegu
o (2006~2007) Postdoctoral Researcher, Research Institute for Microbial Diseases (RIMD), Osaka, Japan
o (1998~2001) Research Assistant, Kyungpook National University, Daegu
o (1995~1998) Researcher, Mogam Biotechnology Research Institute (MBRI), Seoul

Research Interests

Development of diagnostics and therapeutics for pathogenic protozoa
Development of diagnostics and therapeutics for protozoa causing amoebic encephalitis
Development of methods for Acanthamoeba gene manipulation
Elucidation of the amoeba encystment mechanism

Major Research Achievements

o Elucidation that autophagy is involved in Acanthamoeba encystment
o Identification of essential factors related to Acanthamoeba encystment
o Development of a diagnostic method for Acanthamoeba using LAMP and multiplex PCR
o Development of a diagnostic method for Trichomoniasis using the LAMP method

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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):

  • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being

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