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Young Ah Seo, PhD, serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Nutritional Sciences at the University of Michigan School of Public Health, where her research investigates molecular mechanisms of iron and manganese homeostasis and their critical roles in neurodegenerative diseases, metabolic disorders, and inflammatory bowel disease. Her work bridges basic molecular science with population health outcomes through the Seo Lab.
Dr. Seo's academic journey includes:
- Postdoctoral Research Associate, Harvard School of Public Health (2016)
- Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Harvard School of Public Health (2014)
- PhD, Pennsylvania State University (2012)
- BS, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, South Korea (2004)
Her research program focuses on metal ion transporters and their physiological roles, with particular emphasis on manganese in neurodevelopment, iron in immune regulation, and metal imbalances in gut disorders. Current projects explore SLC39A8 transporter functions, therapeutic iron mobilization strategies, and population-level metal exposure effects using NHANES data, aiming to develop novel diagnostics for conditions like NBIA and inflammatory bowel disease.
Analysis of Dr. Seo's 15 most recent publications (2020-2024) reveals a strategic research trajectory connecting molecular mechanisms to clinical outcomes, with growing emphasis on manganese's role in sleep health, neurodevelopment, and inflammatory pathways alongside continued investigation of iron metabolism in neurodegeneration and immune function.
Dr. Seo leads the Seo Lab, mentoring graduate students in Nutritional Sciences while securing research funding for projects addressing metal homeostasis in human disease. Her collaborative work spans nutrition, genetics, and public health disciplines to translate basic findings into clinical applications.
The Seo Lab functions as an interdisciplinary hub integrating molecular biology, epidemiology, and translational research to address critical questions in metal ion biology, with current work focused on developing therapeutic approaches for metal imbalance disorders through transporter modulation.
