Hyunwoo Ju

Hyunwoo Ju, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor at the Burke Neurological Institute affiliated with Cornell University. His research focuses on stroke neuroimmunology, particularly investigating mechanisms of stroke recovery and neuroprotection. Key areas include CD36-mediated processes, blood-brain barrier dysfunction, and monocyte infiltration in neurological injury. His work bridges immunology and neuroscience to understand how cellular interactions influence stroke outcomes.

• Research Lab: Cho Lab

Recent publications highlight breakthroughs such as the role of CD36 in efferocytosis and the impact of obesity on stroke-induced brain injury. His studies often involve experimental models of ischemia and advanced imaging techniques to track cellular changes post-stroke.

Publications include a 2025 Circulation Research cover article (Editor’s Pick) and collaborative work on BBB dysfunction mechanisms. While no formal awards are listed, his research has garnered notable recognition in high-impact journals.

His team explores translational approaches to neuroprotection, with a focus on leveraging immunological pathways for therapeutic interventions in stroke recovery.