Professor at University of Utah | United States
Professional Profile
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🎓Educational Background
Dr. Sungjin Park’s exceptional academic journey reflects his deep commitment to advancing neuroscience. He earned a Ph.D. in Neuroscience from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (2007), preceded by a M.S. in Molecular Biology (1999) and a B.S. in Molecular Biology with Honors (1997) from Seoul National University. His postdoctoral fellowship at Johns Hopkins (2007–2014) further solidified his expertise in neuroscience, providing a robust foundation for his prolific career.
💼Professional Experience
Dr. Park’s academic career has flourished at the University of Utah, where he serves as an Associate Professor of Neurobiology. Since joining in 2015, his progressive roles have included Assistant Professor in both the Department of Neurobiology and the School of Medicine. His leadership and teaching have been pivotal in shaping the next generation of neuroscientists.
🏆Honors and Awards
Dr. Park’s academic excellence has been consistently celebrated. Notable accolades include the Daniel Nathans Research Award (2013) for young investigators and his Phi Beta Kappa Graduate distinction from Johns Hopkins (2007). His honors date back to his undergraduate days, where he was the recipient of the prestigious Department Chair’s Award with Full Scholarship for five consecutive semesters at Seoul National University.
🏛️Administrative and Leadership Roles
Dr. Park’s administrative impact extends across multiple domains at the University of Utah. As a Member of the Faculty Search Committee, Safety Committee, and Graduate Education Committee, he actively shapes academic policies and safety protocols. Additionally, his leadership as Curriculum Chair for the Interdepartmental Neuroscience Ph.D. Program demonstrates his dedication to advancing graduate education.
Publications Top Noted📚
Dynamic Organization of Neuronal Extracellular Matrix Revealed by HaloTag-HAPLN1
Authors: Sterin, I., Niazi, A., Kim, J., Park, J., Park, S.
Journal: Journal of Neuroscience
Year: 2024
Neuronal Activity Reporters as Drug Screening Platforms
Authors: Sterin, I., Santos, A.C., Park, S.
Journal: Micromachines
Year: 2022
Affinity Purification of Glycosylphosphatidylinositol-anchored Proteins by Alpha-Toxin
Authors: Huang, K., Park, S.
Journal: Methods in Molecular Biology
Year: 2022
Heparan Sulfated Glypican-4 is Released from Astrocytes by Proteolytic Shedding and GPI-Anchor Cleavage Mechanisms
Authors: Huang, K., Park, S.
Journal: eNeuro
Year: 2021
Secreted Reporter Assay Enables Quantitative and Longitudinal Monitoring of Neuronal Activity
Authors: Santos, A.C., Chiola, S., Yang, G., Shcheglovitov, A., Park, S.
Journal: eNeuro
Year: 2021