In Young Park

In Young Park is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology at Baylor College of Medicine, with affiliations to the Center for Precision Environmental Health (CPEH). His research bridges molecular biology, epigenetics, and cancer biology, focusing on the intersection of chromatin and cytoskeletal regulation.

Dr. Park's research interests center on:

• Post-translational Regulation of Cytoskeleton
• Methylation of Cytoskeletal Proteins
• Regulation of Microtubules
• Chromatin remodeling through SETD2 and related proteins
• Epigenetic mechanisms in cancer development, particularly renal cell carcinoma

His publication record demonstrates expertise in identifying novel protein modifications, particularly methylation events on cytoskeletal components like microtubules and actin. Dr. Park's work has revealed dual roles for proteins like SETD2 in both chromatin and cytoskeletal regulation, opening new avenues for understanding genomic instability in cancer. His research spans from basic molecular mechanisms to translational applications in cancer and neurological disorders.

Dr. Park has secured research funding from the CHARGE Syndrome Foundation Research Grants Program (2020) for his project "A New Cytoskeletal Activity for CHD7," demonstrating the translational potential of his basic research findings. His collaborative work, particularly with Dr. Cheryl Walker's laboratory, has produced high-impact publications in journals including Cell, Science Advances, and Brain.