Hyeseon Lee

Dr. Hyeseon Lee serves as an Assistant Professor at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), directing the Immune Cell Engineering Lab. Her research program centers on applying synthetic biology to redesign immune cells for developing innovative living therapeutics and diagnostic solutions targeting urgent diseases.

Her academic foundation includes a Ph.D. in Agriculture and Biotechnology from Seoul National University, providing interdisciplinary expertise at the intersection of agricultural science and medical applications.

Dr. Lee's primary research domains encompass:

• Synthetic Biology
• Immune Cell Therapy
• Immunocyte Engineering
• Vaccine Delivery Systems
• Drug Delivery Systems

The Immune Cell Engineering Lab pioneers cellular reprogramming techniques to create next-generation immune-based treatments. This work holds significant potential for advancing precision medicine in oncology and infectious disease through engineered living therapeutics.

While specific advising relationships and grant details were not provided, Dr. Lee actively mentors graduate researchers as a principal investigator and secures funding for her laboratory's innovative projects.

The lab functions as an interdisciplinary hub integrating immunology, synthetic biology, and biomedical engineering to develop transformative therapeutic platforms.