Papers
6
Total Citations
175
H-Index
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About
Ji Youn Lee is a biomedical engineer and cell biology researcher whose work sits at the intersection of microfabrication, protein engineering, and liver biology. Her research has pioneered innovative approaches to cellular micropatterning, developing sophisticated platforms that allow scientists to cultivate and analyze cells within precisely controlled microenvironments. Lee's most influential contributions center on printed protein microarrays, particularly her landmark studies using hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) and bone morphogenetic protein 7 (BMP7) to cultivate hepatocytes — work that has garnered nearly 90 combined citations and shed critical light on how growth factors protect liver cells from alcohol-induced injury. Her 2006 analysis of tissue-specific gene expression in cellular micropatterns (53 citations) helped establish foundational methods for probing local cellular function in complex microfabricated settings. Lee further advanced the field by designing multifunctional protein microarrays capable of both cell cultivation and immunodetection of secreted products, elegantly merging biosensing with cell culture technology. Later, she extended her expertise into hyperspectral imaging validation through custom phantom microarray design. Across her career, Lee's work has meaningfully expanded researchers' ability to study tissue biology with precision, offering powerful tools for drug testing, toxicology, and regenerative medicine applications.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Analysis of Local Tissue-Specific Gene Expression in Cellular Micropatterns53 citations · 2006
- 2Cultivating liver cells on printed arrays of hepatocyte growth factor46 citations · 2009
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- 5Designing microarray phantoms for hyperspectral imaging validation4 citations · 2012
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