In Ki Cho

In Ki Cho is an Assistant Research Scientist in the Department of Environmental Health Science at the University of Georgia's College of Public Health. His research focuses on regenerative medicine, stem cell biology, and environmental toxicology with applications in drug discovery and disease modeling. He holds a B.S. in Cell and Molecular Biology from Troy University, an M.S. in Environmental and Biological Sciences (Toxicology), and a Ph.D. in Genetics and Molecular Biology from Emory University.

• Education: B.S., M.S. (Toxicology) - Troy University; Ph.D. (Genetics) - Emory University
• Postdoctoral Training: Stem cell biology/neuroscience at Yerkes National Primate Research Center

Research interests include neurodegenerative disease modeling, trinucleotide repeat disorders, and translational applications of organoid systems. Active in regenerative medicine and gene therapy development with emphasis on aging-related pathologies.

Contact: 706.542.2725 | Office: 436 Edgar L. Rhodes Center, Athens, GA 30602