Hyunjun Yang

Hyunjun Yang is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biochemistry at Brandeis University and an affiliated faculty member of the Neuroscience Program. His research focuses on neurodegenerative diseases, de novo protein design, and peptide chemistry.

• Education:
  • Ph.D., University of California, Irvine
  • B.S., University of Wisconsin-Madison

Yang's work explores the structural biology of amyloid proteins, such as tau and α-synuclein, implicated in Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases. He develops fluoroprobes, covalent labeling tools, and chemical synthesis methods to study protein conformations and design therapeutic agents.

The 15 most recent articles highlight his expertise in tau fibril polymorphs, SuFEx chemistry, cryo-EM structures, and antimicrobial compositions, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach to neurodegenerative diseases and chemical biology.

• Scientific Awards:
  • Pathway to Independence Awards (K99/R00), 2024–2029
  • California Research Alliance (CARA) by BASF (1st place), 2024
  • Dean’s Apple for Teachers Award, 2023
  • Sandler Program for Breakthrough Biomedical Research (PBBR) Award, 2021–2022
  • BrightFocus Foundation Alzheimer Postdoctoral Fellowship, 2020–2022
  • American Peptide Society Young Investigator Poster Award, 2019
  • Allergan Graduate Fellowship in Synthetic Organic Chemistry, 2018

Yang has received multiple grants and awards, indicating robust funding and recognition. Specific advisees are not listed in the provided data, but his role as a mentor is implied through his academic position.

For more information about his laboratory and team, visit his Research Home Page.