Min Seon Park

Min Seon Park, Ph.D., is a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Their work focuses on the intersection of HIV-1 pathology and methamphetamine-induced neurotoxicity, particularly investigating how these factors disrupt blood-brain barrier (BBB) integrity and alter neurogenesis in the context of HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders (HAND).

• Current affiliation: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology department
• Role: Research Assistant Professor

Research Interests

• Mechanisms of methamphetamine (METH)-induced brain vascular toxicity
• Neurological complications in HIV-infected METH abusers
• Regulation of BBB integrity and neurogenesis

Publication Trends

• Focus on HIV-1 and METH synergistic effects on the neurovascular unit
• Development of nanoparticle-based therapies for neuroinflammation
• Investigation of protein complexes regulating BBB function

Teaching Involvement

• Mentors undergraduate students in laboratory experiments
• Guides students in hypothesis-driven experimental design
• Facilitates student participation in scientific conferences