Dr. Yong Ju | Sensors and Biosensors | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Yong Ju | Sensors and Biosensors | Best Researcher Award

Doctorate at UCLA/ Department of Molecular and Medical Pharmacology, United States

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🎓 Academic Background

Yong Ju is a postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Molecular and Medical Pharmacology at the David Geffen School of Medicine, UCLA. He earned his Ph.D. from KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology) in 2022, specializing in the field of nucleic acid-based nanobiotechnology. His research expertise lies in the development of cutting-edge biosensing technologies for infectious diseases and cancer diagnostics.

🔬 Research Focus and Contributions

Yong Ju has made significant contributions to the field of nanobiotechnology by developing novel sensing strategies for detecting infectious viruses such as COVID-19, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). His work extends to the creation of nanotechnology- and microfluidics-enabled diagnostic platforms capable of processing blood samples for analyzing liquid biopsy markers, including circulating tumor cells (CTCs) and extracellular vesicles (EVs). These advancements are crucial for non-invasive cancer detection and improving diagnostic accuracy in clinical settings.

🏅 Professional Memberships

Yong Ju actively participates in various professional organizations, demonstrating his commitment to scientific collaboration and advancing biotechnology research. He is a member of:

           Korean Society for Biotechnology and Bioengineering (KSBB)

           Korean Institute of Chemical Engineers (KIChE)

           Korean BioChip Society (KBCS)

           Korean Electrochemical Society (KECS)

🔍 Areas of Research Interest

His research primarily focuses on the development of nucleic acid-based nanotechnology and microfluidic platforms to revolutionize non-invasive molecular diagnostics. By integrating sample preparation, diagnostics, and translational analysis, he aims to create innovative solutions that could bring paradigm shifts in drug discovery and clinical patient management. His vision is to bridge the gap between fundamental research and real-world clinical applications, improving early disease detection and personalized medicine.

Noted Publications📚

  • Article: B7-H3-Liquid Biopsy for the Characterization and Monitoring of the Dynamic Biology of Prostate Cancer
    • Authors: Yong Ju, Joshua Watson, Jasmine J. Wang, Ying-Tzu Yen, Lilit Gevorkian, Zijing Chen, Kai Han Tu, Brenda Salumbides, Aaron Phung, Chen Zhao et al.
    • Journal: Drug Resistance Updates
    • Year: 2025
  • Article: Click chemistry-mediated enrichment of circulating tumor cells and tumor-derived extracellular vesicles for dual liquid biopsy in differentiated thyroid cancer
    • Authors: Bing Feng, Jing Wang, Ryan Y. Zhang, Anna Yaxuan Wei, Chen Zhao, Ying-Tzu Yen, You-Ren Ji, Hyoyong Kim, Yong Ju, Matthew Smalley et al.
    • Journal: Nano Today
    • Year: 2024
  • Article: Multifunctional self-priming hairpin probe-based isothermal nucleic acid amplification and its applications for COVID-19 diagnosis
    • Authors: Hansol Kim, Seoyoung Lee, Yong Ju, Hyoyong Kim, Hyowon Jang, Yeonkyung Park, Sang Mo Lee, Dongeun Yong, Taejoon Kang, Hyun Gyu Park
    • Journal: Biosensors and Bioelectronics
    • Year: 2024
  • Article: A personal glucose meter-utilized strategy for portable and label-free detection of hydrogen peroxide
    • Authors: Sang Mo Lee, Hyoyong Kim, Junhyeok Yoon, Yong Ju, Hyun Gyu Park
    • Journal: Biosensors and Bioelectronics
    • Year: 2024
  • Article: A novel isothermal digital amplification system and its application for absolute quantification of respiratory infectious virus
    • Authors: Yong Ju, Yong Ju, Younseong Song, Jaemin Kim, Hyo Yong Kim, Yan Li, Kyoung G. Lee, Seok Jae Lee, Hyun Gyu Park
    • Journal: Biosensors and Bioelectronics: X
    • Year: 2023

 

Prof Dr. Gopan Krishnan, Sensors and Biosensors, Best Researcher Award

Prof Dr. Gopan Krishnan, Sensors and Biosensors, Best Researcher Award

Prof Dr. Gopan Krishnan, Oklahoma State Univ, United States

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Education 🎓

Postdoctoral Research (2010-2012): Oxford University, UK (Adviser: Prof. Fraser Armstrong)

Ph.D. (2005-2010): High-throughput Drug Toxicity Screening, University of Connecticut, USA (Adviser: Prof. James F Rusling)

M.Sc. (1998-2000): Chemistry, Gold Medalist, M.K. University, India

B.Sc. (1995-1998): Chemistry, M.S. University, India

Professional Experience 🏛️

Professor (2023–present): Chemistry, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK

Associate Professor (2018–2022): Chemistry, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK

Assistant Professor (2012–2017): Chemistry, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK

Postdoctoral Research Associate (2010–2012): Chemistry, Oxford University, England

Research Assistant (2006–2010): Chemistry, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT

Scientific Officer (2002–2005): Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai, India

Chemist (2000–2001): Asian Paints (India) Ltd., Hyderabad, India

Research Interests 🔬

Clinical Biosensors and Point-of-Need Methods

Electroanalytical Meat Science

Chemical Measurement and Imaging

Biological Electrochemistry

Honors & Awards 🏆

Holistic Science Prize Faculty Award (2020)

Sigma Xi Young Investigator Award (2015)

EPSRC Funded Post-Doctoral Fellowship (2010-2012)

Various Travel Awards and Fellowships from ECS and ACS

Professional Memberships & Affiliations 🌐

American Chemical Society

Electrochemical Society (Secretary/Treasurer of the Organic and Biological Electrochemistry Division)

Society of Electroanalytical Chemistry

Sigma Xi Scientific Research Society

Peer Reviewer for numerous prestigious journals

Publications📝 

Nanobioelectrocatalysis Using Human Liver Microsomes and Cytochrome P450 Bactosomes: Pyrenyl-Nanocarbon Electrodes

Authors: Premaratne, G., Niroula, J., Moulton, J.T., Krishnan, S.

Journal: ACS Applied Bio Materials

Year: 2024

Effects of Light and Oxygen Conditions on Nonenzymatic Metmyoglobin Reduction In Vitro

Authors: Scott, M.A., Denzer, M.L., Kumar, R., Krishnan, S., Ramanathan, R.

Journal: Meat and Muscle Biology

Year: 2023

Colorimetric Visual Sensors for Point-of-needs Testing

Authors: Krishnan, S., Syed, Z.U.Q.

Journal: Sensors and Actuators Reports

Year: 2022

Lab-on-paper aptasensor for label-free picomolar detection of a pancreatic hormone in serum

Authors: Niroula, J., Premaratne, G., Krishnan, S.

Journal: Biosensors and Bioelectronics: X

Year: 2022

Review - Electrochemical sensors for large and small molecules in biofluids

Author: Krishnan, S.

Journal: Journal of the Electrochemical Society

Year: 2020

Simultaneous cortisol/insulin microchip detection using dual enzyme tagging

Authors: Vargas, E., Povedano, E., Krishnan, S., Dassau, E., Wang, J.

Journal: Biosensors and Bioelectronics

Year: 2020