Hyeogsun Kwon

Hyeogsun Kwon is a Researcher at Iowa State University, specializing in mosquito immunity and vector-borne disease research. He holds a Ph.D. in Entomology from Texas A&M University (2013). His work focuses on understanding immune mechanisms in mosquitoes, particularly Anopheles gambiae and Aedes aegypti, to combat malaria, dengue, and Zika viruses.

Research interests include cellular immune responses, prostaglandin signaling, metabolic pathways, and CRISPR-based functional genomics. Key areas of exploration are the roles of hemocytes, oenocytoids, and extracellular vesicles in pathogen defense and parasite survival. His studies employ single-cell transcriptomics, clodronate liposome depletion, and chemical agonists to dissect immune pathways.

Recent work highlights the importance of TNF signaling, PGE2 receptors, and uric acid metabolism in mosquito immunity. He has also developed protocols to study immune cell dynamics in mosquito vectors. Despite no explicitly listed awards, his contributions to vector biology are notable in the field.

His research integrates molecular, genetic, and biochemical approaches to uncover mechanisms underlying vector competence and host-pathogen interactions.