Minhee Park

Assistant Professor Minhee Park is affiliated with the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), where she leads the Genome and Epigenome Engineering Lab. Her research applies synthetic biology to manipulate epigenetic systems for therapeutic applications in mammalian cells.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering, Boston University

Research Interests: Dr. Park's lab pioneers epigenome editing and 3D genome engineering through synthetic biology frameworks. Key focus areas include developing programmable genetic circuits for precise epigenetic control, chromatin structure imaging (ORCA technology), and translating engineered epigenetic systems into next-generation cell therapies for disease treatment. The lab integrates (epi)genetics, molecular biology, and engineering principles to decode regulatory mechanisms.

Scientific Awards: No awards documented in source material.

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Labs and Teams: The Park Lab (Genome and Epigenome Engineering Lab) operates at KAIST with research pillars in 3D chromatin imaging, synthetic mammalian biology, and epigenome engineering. The team develops tools for predictable epigenetic manipulation, emphasizing therapeutic applications for diseases rooted in epigenetic dysregulation.