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Sang-Ho Kwon, PhD is an Associate Professor in the Department of Cellular Biology and Anatomy at the Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University. His laboratory is located in the R&E Building (CB 2820), where he leads research on molecular mechanisms of kidney injury. Dr. Kwon holds a PhD from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and completed postdoctoral training at the University of California San Francisco.
Research Focus: Dr. Kwon investigates noncoding RNA-regulated pathways in kidney pathophysiology, with emphasis on:
- miRNA:mRNA interactions during renal injury
- Extracellular vesicle (EV)-mediated signaling in disease progression
- Development of molecular toolboxes for noncoding RNA research
- Metabolic reprogramming in chronic kidney disease
Publication Trends: Recent work (2019-2024) explores miRNA/EV roles in kidney fibrosis, acute injury, and diabetes, with consistent focus on translational applications like biomarker discovery and therapeutic targeting. Studies frequently integrate molecular biology, epigenetics, and innovative imaging techniques.
Laboratory: The Kwon Lab researches gene expression dynamics in organ injury, particularly noncoding RNA activities in renal pathophysiology. Current projects examine EV-loaded RNAs, ferroptosis mechanisms, and hypoxia-responsive vesicle signaling.
