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 .

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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 .