Choi Myunghwan

Choi Myunghwan is a Professor in the School of Biological Sciences at Seoul National University. His research focuses on neurobiology, specifically developing light-based tools to understand how taste information is processed from the tongue to the brain and its influence on feeding behavior. He leads the Neurophotonics Lab and is affiliated with the Neurophotonics Lab. His work includes studies on taste sensation, neuronal voltage dynamics, and glia-like taste cells. Choi has held positions at Sungkyunkwan University and the Monell Chemical Senses Center, and he has contributed to several high-impact publications in journals such as Nature Communications and Neuron.

Myunghwan (Mark) Choi is an Associate Professor in the School of Biological Sciences at Seoul National University, specializing in neurophotonics and taste research. His work focuses on developing advanced optical technologies for biomedical applications, including bioabsorbable polymer waveguides, hydrogel-based light-guiding systems, and implantable photonic devices. Choi's research explores the intersection of photonics and biology to enhance in vivo imaging, photomedicine, and molecular delivery. His publications cover topics such as two-photon imaging, optogenetics, and the development of GRIN probes for deep-tissue visualization. His studies also address challenges in microcirculation and vascular dynamics, contributing to the understanding of tissue perfusion and disease mechanisms.