Hankyu Lee

Hankyu Lee is a Researcher in the B. Duan Lab at the University of Michigan’s Department of Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology (MCDB). His work focuses on neurobiological mechanisms underlying pain, itch, and sensory processes, with a particular emphasis on TRP channels and neuropharmacological pathways. Lee’s research employs advanced techniques such as in vivo monitoring and electrochemical analysis to study neurotransmitter dynamics and receptor interactions.

His research interests include understanding how molecular and cellular pathways modulate sensory perception, stress responses, and inflammatory processes. Recent studies highlight contributions to spinal circuit identification, antipruritic drug mechanisms, and the role of receptors like TRPV1 and TLR4 in pain mediation.