Prof. Yoon Jin Lee | Natural and Plant Based Skincare Ingredients | Research Excellence Award
Professor | Soonchunhyang | South Korea
Prof. Yoon-jin Lee, a distinguished scholar at Soonchunhyang University, Asan, South Korea, is a leading researcher whose work spans cancer biology, metabolomics, natural product chemistry, and regenerative medicine, as reflected in her 1,255 citations, 72 published documents, and an h-index of 22. Her scholarship demonstrates a sustained commitment to advancing molecular insights into cancer progression, exploring bioactive natural compounds, and innovating therapeutic strategies using both in vitro and in vivo models. Prof. Lee has contributed significantly to the understanding of apoptosis, necroptosis, metabolic reprogramming, and microenvironment-driven cancer behavior, with several recent works investigating polyphenol-mediated anticancer mechanisms, extracellular vesicle–induced metabolic shifts, and advanced analytical approaches such as qNMR and metabolomics for evaluating medicinal plant derivatives. Beyond oncology, her research extends to tissue engineering and musculoskeletal regeneration, including cutting-edge studies on bioprinted collagen constructs and microcurrent-induced muscle repair. Her multidisciplinary approach—integrating analytical chemistry, cell biology, and biomedical engineering—has positioned her as a vital contributor to translational research that bridges laboratory discoveries with potential clinical applications. Across 131 co-authors and diverse international collaborations, her studies reflect a strong global research footprint and a commitment to scientific rigor, innovation, and societal impact. With a growing publication record that continues to influence emerging methodologies and therapeutic concepts, Prof. Lee remains a key figure advancing the future of biomedical research and interdisciplinary scientific development.
Featured Publications
1. Lee, Y., Lee, S.-H., Choi, D., Nam, H.-S., Kim, K. D., Choi, M. H., Cho, M.-K., & Lee, Y.-J. (2025). Resveratrol targets glycolytic enzymes HK II and PKM2 to promote concurrent apoptotic and necrotic cell death in malignant melanoma. Current Issues in Molecular Biology, 47(12), 1006.
2. Lee, Y.-J., Kim, K. D., Choi, M. H., Park, S. Q., Choi, Y. S., Bae, Y., Nam, H. S., Lee, S. H., & Cho, M. K. (2025). Apoptosis, cell growth, and glycogen synthase kinase 3β phosphorylation in caffeic acid-treated human malignant melanoma cells. Biomedicines, 13(10), 2389.
3. Lee, Y.-J., Kwon, E. S., Moon, Y. S., & Kwon, D. R. (2025). In vitro and in vivo comparative analysis of muscle regenerative processes induced by different microcurrent waveforms in skeletal muscle atrophy. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 26(19), 9333.
4. Lee, Y., Lee, C., Lee, S.-H., & Lee, Y.-J. (2025). Effect of butein, a plant polyphenol, on apoptosis and necroptosis of prostate cancer cells in 2D and 3D cultures. Life, 15(6), 836.
5. Lee, Y.-J., Seo, C. W., Chae, S., Lee, C. Y., Kim, S. S., Shin, Y.-H., Park, H.-M., Gho, Y. S., Ryu, S., Lee, S.-H., et al. (2025). Metabolic reprogramming into a glycolysis phenotype induced by extracellular vesicles derived from prostate cancer cells. Molecular & Cellular Proteomics, 100944.