Jong-Woo Sohn

Jong-Woo Sohn is an Associate Professor in the BIO department at KAIST. His research focuses on Brain Science, Endocrinology, Neuroscience, and Physiology. His laboratory investigates the role of ion channels and synaptic inputs in central pathways regulating energy and glucose homeostasis, as well as blood pressure regulation. The Sohn Lab's work explores neuronal circuits involved in metabolic syndromes, including obesity, diabetes, and hypertension. His research aims to enhance understanding of mechanisms regulating energy and glucose metabolism through functional neuroanatomy. His lab's website provides additional information on ongoing research and publications.

Jong-Woo Sohn is a researcher at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, focusing on Neuroscience, Metabolism, and Electrophysiology. His work explores the neural circuits and molecular mechanisms underlying feeding behavior, energy homeostasis, and glucose regulation. Key studies include the role of hypothalamic neurons in appetite control, the impact of serotonin and melanocortin receptors on metabolic processes, and the interplay between insulin signaling and neuronal function. His research also investigates the involvement of ER stress, TRPC channels, and KATP channels in metabolic regulation. Additionally, he examines neuroendocrine control of appetite and the role of microglial and hypothalamic inflammation in obesity.