Jesung Moon

Jesung Moon is an Instructor in Neurology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (UT Southwestern), affiliated with the Department of Neurology and the Neuro-Oncology Section. He holds a Ph.D. from Purdue University and completed postdoctoral training at UT Southwestern under Drs. Lawrence Lum and James Amatruda. His research focuses on glioma cell migration, metastasis, and preclinical models for neuro-oncology, with particular interest in developing in vitro systems for drug screening and identifying biomarkers in leptomeningeal glioma.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Animal Sciences, Konkuk University
• Master’s degree, Seoul National University
• Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences, Purdue University (2006)

Research Interests: Moon’s work bridges cancer biology and neurology, emphasizing translational approaches to improve glioma treatment. His studies explore molecular mechanisms driving tumor migration using innovative in vitro platforms and target identification for therapeutic intervention. He has contributed to Wnt signaling research and discovered novel pathway inhibitors with potential applications in heart disease and cancer.

Advising/Grants: No formal advisees listed, but his research activities suggest involvement in collaborative grant-funded projects. His lab focuses on neuro-oncology translational research, leveraging expertise in cell biology and drug development.

Labs/Teams: Active in UT Southwestern’s Neuro-Oncology Section, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to advance cancer therapies.