Heung Kyu Lee

Heung Kyu Lee is a Professor in the BIO department at KAIST. His research interests include Cancer Biology, Cell Biology, Human Disease, and Immunology. He can be contacted via email at heungkyu.lee@kaist.ac.kr, and his personal website is https://www.heungkyulee.kaist.ac.kr/.

Heung Kyu Lee is a researcher in immunology, focusing on the mechanisms of immune responses and their implications in disease. His work explores the role of autophagy, inflammation, and innate immunity in various contexts, including viral recognition, T cell differentiation, and macrophage function. Lee's research also investigates the interplay between host factors and the microbiome in conditions such as colorectal cancer and systemic insulin resistance. His studies highlight the importance of dendritic cells, regulatory T cells, and cytokine signaling in shaping immune outcomes. Through these investigations, Lee contributes to understanding how immune pathways can be targeted for therapeutic interventions.