Hojae Lee
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Hojae Lee is a rising innovator at the intersection of synthetic biology, nanobiotechnology, and cellular engineering. His research centers on reprogramming cellular movement—specifically chemotaxis—by designing hybrid systems that merge living cells with synthetic materials. In his most-cited work, "Fugetaxis of Cell‐in‐Catalytic‐Coat Nanobiohybrids in Glucose Gradients" (2023, 6 citations), Lee achieved a breakthrough: chemically controlling the direction and behavior of Jurkat T cells by encasing them in catalytic nanocoats. This allowed the cells to exhibit "fugetaxis"—movement away from a chemical source—rather than natural attraction, opening new avenues for cell-based robots, smart therapeutics, and biosensors. By demonstrating that cellular navigation can be externally programmed, Lee has laid foundational work for next-generation cytotherapeutics and autonomous cell machines. Though early in his career, his contributions signal a paradigm shift in how we view cells as programmable agents. His work is already inspiring researchers in biohybrid robotics and precision medicine, marking him as a young scientist to watch in the evolving landscape of cellular control.
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- 1Fugetaxis of Cell‐in‐Catalytic‐Coat Nanobiohybrids in Glucose Gradients6 citations · 2023