Seol-hee Joo

EDUCATION

College / University

Sogang University, Seoul

Highest Degree

Master of Science

Major Subjects

Integrated Biotechnology

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Country

South Korea

Lab Experience

Voltage clamping, DNA extraction from bacteria, RNA extraction from mammalian tissues, molecular cloning work including site-directed mutagenesis and chimera construction using PCR, RT-PCR, mammalian cell culture, purification of tagged proteins, yeast two-hybrid, western blotting.

Projects / Research

  • 02/2007 – 08/2008: G protein-mediated modulation of T-type calcium channels
  • 08/2006 – 02/2009: Interaction of the β subunits with Cav3.1 T-type calcium channels
  • 01/2006 – 12/2007: Structural determinant for nickel sensitivity of voltage-gated calcium channels

Scholarships / Awards

2009 – 2010: Stipend by the International Max Planck Research School
2001 & 2003: Honors scholarships from Sogang University
2006 – 2008: Scholarships from the Korean Ministry of Education grant for special program

SCIENTIFIC INTERESTS AND GOALS

My research interest lies in lipid-involving pathways and structures. I am also fascinated by neuroscience fields including sleep, learning and memory at the circuit level. I hope to be able to integrate the themes of my interests in the future.