Youngeun Cho
@youngeuncho
I'm pursuing molecular medicine and drug discovery through hands-on cancer, microbiology, and gene-manipulation research.
United KingdomWhat I'm looking for
I'm pursuing an MSc in Molecular Medicine at Imperial College London, building on my BSc in Biological Sciences and a focus on drug discovery.
At Imperial, I led a project evaluating mammalian HSP60 expression in prokaryotes as a potential biomarker for tumour therapy. I bioengineered E. coli DH5α using HSP60 cDNA and pET21a+, then conducted selection and time-course analyses.
Previously, at Kyungpook National University, I led clinical research into Manuka honey's antibacterial activity against antibiotic resistance. I also serve as an elected MSc course representative and Vice President of Imperial College London K-Dance Society.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Course Academic Representative
Oct 2025 - Present (11 months)
I was elected as a course representative for 2025
MSc Molecular Medicine.
Worked as Vice President at Imperial College London K-Dance Society.
- Led and designed a project to evaluate expression of mammalian heat shock protein, HSP(60), in prokaryotes as a new biomarker of tumour therapy
- Bioengineered E. coli DH5α via ligating Rattus rattus HSP60 cDNA, obtained via RT-PCR, and an expression vector (pET21a+) using double digest method and transformed into competent E. coli via heat shock mechanism
- Performed selection process for tr
- Led and designed clinical research on antibacterial activity of Manuka honey to combat antibiotic resistance.
- Gram staining with Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus epidermidis to compare structure and biofilm formation efficiency
- Cell culture assays, analysis via UV spectrophotometer to analyse bacterial population.
- Revealed antibacterial effect of Manuka honey depends on species-unique
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Imperial College London
Master of Science - MS, Molecular Medicine
2025 - 2026
Key Modules: Gene Manipulation, Cancer Biology, Viruses, Infection & Immunity
Scientific Review: Betrayal of Cancer T-cell-based Immunotherapy
Journal Club: Novel Germline-targeting Prime-Boost Immunogen for HIV vaccine
Mini Research Project: Effect of E-liquid Flavours on Lung Adenocarcinoma Metastasis
Module Essay Exam
Grant Proposal: CRISPR-Engineered B cells to Cure HIV-1
Imperial College London
Bachelor of Science - BSc, Biology/Biological Sciences, General
2022 - 2025
North London Collegiate School Jeju
High School Diploma
2014 - 2022
HL: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics analysis& approach, English B
SL : Geography, Korean Lang&Lit
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