Chul Lee

Chul Lee is a Research Fellow at Rockefeller University (Laboratory of Neurogenetics of Language, Supervisor: Dr. Erich D. Jarvis). He holds a Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Bioinformatics from Seoul National University (2022), an M.Sc. in the same field from Seoul National University (2015), and a B.Sc. in Bioscience and Biotechnology from Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (2011).

• Ph.D. - Interdisciplinary Program in Bioinformatics, Seoul National University (2022)
• M.Sc. - Interdisciplinary Program in Bioinformatics, Seoul National University (2015)
• B.Sc. - Bioscience and Biotechnology, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (2011)

Lee's research focuses on comparative genomics, integrative multi-omics, and genome editing to unravel molecular mechanisms behind human-specific traits, brain evolution, vocal learning, and zoonotic pathogen transmission. His work spans viral infectivitiy (SARS-CoV-2, HIV), mental disorders, and evolutionary adaptation.

His 15 most recent publications (2018-2025) cover themes in vertebrate genome evolution (Vertebrate Genomes Project), pathogen-host interactions, and computational tools for genome assembly (e.g., Galaxy platform). Notable topics include convergent evolution in vocal learners, viral transmission mechanisms, and genomic adaptations in transitional species (mudskippers, coelacanth).

Lee collaborates with leading institutions on integrative data browsers for multi-omics datasets and contributes to functional validation of genetic signatures using genome-editing techniques. His work bridges evolutionary biology, neurogenetics, and computational biomedicine.