Sungjin Park

Sungjin Park is an Associate Professor at the University of Utah in the Department of Neurobiology. His research focuses on cell signaling, neuron-glial interactions, and the role of GPI-anchored proteins in nervous system development.

• B.S. from Seoul National University
• Ph.D. from Johns Hopkins University

Research interests include:

• ECM organization in synaptic development
• Regulated release of GPI-anchored proteins
• Bi-directional neuron-astrocyte communication
• Mechanisms of neurodevelopmental disorders
• High-throughput neuronal activity assays

Recent publications highlight:

• Key roles of GPI-anchored proteins in ECM assembly
• Novel pathways for synaptogenic factor release
• Development of live-cell neuronal activity reporters
• Genetic models for studying protein cleavage mechanisms
• Implications in autism and schizophrenia

Current work involves in vivo analysis using knock-in mouse models and advanced imaging techniques.