KYU SHIK MUN | Personalized Medicine | Best Researcher Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. KYU SHIK MUN, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, United States

Assist. Prof. Dr. Kyu Shik Mun is a distinguished researcher in cystic fibrosis (CF) and biomedical engineering 🧬. As a Principal Investigator and Co-Director, he has led groundbreaking projects on CF-related diabetes, organ-on-a-chip models, and personalized CF therapy 🏥. His work, funded by organizations like the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and Vertex Pharmaceuticals, has yielded significant patents and high-impact publications 📑. With 733 citations, an h-index of 10, and an i10-index of 10, Dr. Mun continues to drive innovations in CF research, bridging biomedical science and translational medicine 🔬.

Publication Profile

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Professional Background

Assist. Prof. Dr. Kyu Shik Mun earned his Ph.D. in the Materials Science and Engineering Program at the University of Cincinnati 🎓. In 2016, he joined the Cystic Fibrosis Research Center at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, where he pioneered a microfluidic-based organ-on-chip program from scratch 🏥🧬. His groundbreaking research focused on studying cystic fibrosis and related disorders. In 2021, he was promoted to Assistant Professor at Cedars-Sinai 🏆, where he continues to advance in vitro cell culture models using organ-on-chip technology and 3D bioprinting 🖨️🔬, contributing to innovative solutions in biomedical research and personalized medicine.

Awards

Assist. Prof. Dr. Kyu Shik Mun has received numerous prestigious honors and awards throughout his academic and professional journey 🎖️. He was awarded multiple Outstanding Grade Scholarships at Gangneung National University 🏅 (2000–2009) and recognized for excellence with department and presidential awards 🏆. His achievements include a scholarship from the Korean Broadcasting System 📺 and the Korea Research Foundation 🌏. During his Ph.D. at the University of Cincinnati, he earned a University Graduate Scholarship 🎓 (2010–2014). His research has been recognized by the American Gastroenterological Association and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation 🧬, receiving multiple Best Abstract and Early Career Investigator awards (2017–2024) 🥇.

Experience

Assist. Prof. Dr. Kyu Shik Mun has been actively involved in non-clinical teaching, contributing to journal clubs and lab mentoring 📚🎤. He has delivered key presentations on organ-on-a-chip technology 🧬, including talks at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital (2020) and Cedars-Sinai (2021) 🏥. His mentorship spans postdoctoral fellows, research associates, and Ph.D. students, guiding projects in 3D bioprinting 🖨️ and patient-derived lung-on-a-chip models 🌬️. Since 2016, he has mentored 15 summer and rotation students—including high school, college, Ph.D., and MD candidates—on fabricating organ-on-a-chips and culturing cells, fostering the next generation of biomedical researchers 🔬.

Research Focus

Assist. Prof. Dr. Kyu Shik Mun’s research primarily focuses on nanotechnology 🧪, biosensors 🧫, and biomedical engineering 🏥. His work spans optical interferometric biosensors for label-free detection, organ-on-a-chip models for diseases like cystic fibrosis 🫁, and TiO₂ nanotube arrays for applications in solar cells ☀️ and photocatalysis. He also explores drug discovery 💊 by targeting molecular pathways in cystic fibrosis and related disorders. His interdisciplinary research integrates materials science 🏗️, biophysics ⚛️, and microfluidics 🔬 to develop innovative medical technologies, aiming to advance precision medicine 🎯 and renewable energy solutions 🌱.

Publication Top Notes

A Stable, Label-free Optical Interferometric Biosensor Based on TiO₂ Nanotube Arrays

Patient-derived pancreas-on-a-chip to model cystic fibrosis-related disorders

Guided construction of single cell reference for human and mouse lung

Targeting the pregnane X receptor using microbial metabolite mimicry

Personalized medicine in CF: from modulator development to therapy for cystic fibrosis patients with rare CFTR mutations

Surface passivation of highly ordered TiO2 nanotube arrays and application to dye-sensitized solar cells using the concept of isoelectric point

Targeting DNAJB9, a novel ER luminal co-chaperone, to rescue ΔF508-CFTR

Guanylate cyclase 2C agonism corrects CFTR mutants

Cystic Fibrosis Human Organs-on-a-Chip

Smriti Bansal | Nanomedicine | Best Researcher Award

Ms Smriti Bansal, Netaji Subhas University of Technology, India

Ms. Smriti Bansal is a Ph.D. candidate in Chemistry, specializing in nanoparticle fabrication, water remediation, drug delivery, and antimicrobial studies. Her research focuses on creating transition metal-based nanoparticles for catalytic studies, contributing to both environmental sustainability and medicinal chemistry. She has authored high-impact publications in journals like ACS Applied Biomaterials and Ceramics International, and presented her work at international conferences. A research fellow at Netaji Subhas University of Technology, she is also a reviewer for top journals. Her leadership, interdisciplinary contributions, and recognition make her a deserving candidate for the Best Researcher Award.

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Academic Qualification

Ms. Smriti Bansal is a dedicated academician with a strong background in chemistry. She completed her Ph.D. in Chemistry from Netaji Subhas University of Technology, Dwarka, New Delhi, in 2019 (thesis submitted). She earned her M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry from PDMU, Department of Chemistry, with an impressive 87.2% in 2018. Her B.Sc. in Analytical Chemistry from the University of Delhi (2015) further solidified her expertise, with a notable 78% score. Smriti’s academic journey began at Triveni Memorial Sr. Sec. School, where she excelled in both her H.S.C. (82.8%) and S.S.C. (83.6%) exams. 🎓🔬📚

Teaching Experience

Smriti Bansal is a dedicated academic professional with a strong background in chemistry. She currently serves as a Teaching Research Fellow at the Department of Chemistry, Netaji Subhas University of Technology, Dwarka, New Delhi, where she has been contributing to the field of Engineering Chemistry and Organic Chemistry since December 19, 2019. 📚🔬 Previously, she held the position of Assistant Professor at the Department of Applied Sciences, Delhi Technical Campus, Maharshi Dayanand University, where she taught Engineering Chemistry for one year. Her passion for research and teaching continues to inspire students and elevate the academic community. 👩‍🏫📖

Achievements

Ms. Smriti Bansal has made significant contributions to the field of nanotechnology and research. She successfully completed the “Nanotechnology: A Maker’s Course” online program, offered by Duke University, North Carolina State University, and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill through Coursera 🎓. She also serves as a reviewer for prestigious journals such as the International Journal of Biological Macromolecules by Elsevier and the Indian Journal of Physics by Springer 📚. Her research on “Fabrication and Photocatalytic evaluation of functionalized chitosan decorated vanadium pentoxide nano-adsorbents for water remediation” earned her the Commendable Research Award 🏆. Additionally, she is a life member of the Society of Young Biomedical Scientists (SYBS), India 🔬.

Conferences Attended

Ms. Smriti Bansal has actively participated in various prominent workshops and conferences to enhance her expertise. She attended the 7th Workshop on Computational Chemistry of Materials (CCM-2022) organized by the Centre for Advanced Computational Chemistry Studies, Delhi 🧑‍🔬. She also took part in the 5-day residential training program on Pre-Clinical Development of Medicinal and Aromatic Plant-Based Leads at CSIR-CIMAP, Lucknow 🌿. Ms. Bansal participated in the Organic Chemistry Series (OCS-2024) on catalysis for green synthesis 🌱, and the Fostering Sustainable Catalysis – 2024 event 🔬. Furthermore, she joined the National Conference on Environmental Sustainability in Wastewater Remediation (ESWR-2017) and on e-learning MOOCs & Quality in Higher Education 📚.

work Presented

Ms. Smriti Bansal has actively presented her research at numerous prestigious conferences. She delivered an oral talk on “Functionalized Chitosan-Coated Vanadium Pentoxide Nanoparticles” at the Fifth Science Conclave and NBRCOM 2024, organized by AIIMS and SCMM, JNU 🧑‍🔬. Additionally, she presented her work on “DECORATED VANADIUM PENTOXIDE NANODRUGS” at the International Symposium on Advanced Materials (CTAM-2024) 🎤. She also shared her research at AMSET-2023 in Malaysia on photocatalytic evaluation 🌏, and at ICONPAC-2022 on nano-photocatalysts 🌱. Ms. Bansal has contributed to multiple other conferences, including ICRACS-2022, and presented posters and papers on diabetes treatment and water remediation 🌊.

Research Focus

Smriti Bansal’s research focuses on the development of advanced nanomaterials for environmental and biomedical applications. She investigates the fabrication of functionalized nanomaterials, such as chitosan-decorated vanadium pentoxide nanoparticles, for water remediation, photocatalysis, and drug delivery systems. Her work also explores green synthesis approaches for vanadium nanoparticles, emphasizing sustainability and environmental protection. Bansal’s interdisciplinary studies extend into antibacterial, antioxidant, and cytotoxic activities, alongside in silico molecular docking for drug design. Her research has significant implications in environmental sustainability, nanotechnology, and healthcare. 🌍🔬💊