Youngjoo Kwon Professor
Department of Food Science & Biotechnology
Dr. Youngjoo Kwon is a facultymember in the Department of Food Science and Engineering. She received her Ph.D. from University of Maryland at College Park. During her postdoctoral training at Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia and the University of Kansas Medical center, she focused on the studies investigating many aspects of cancer prevention and treatment. Currently, she is studying the role of bioactive food components in human diseases including cancer.
- Director, Reseach Center for Convergence Technology in Food Science & Industry
- New Engineering Building #458
- 02-3277-3103
- Research Interests
Research Record
- Potential Pro-Tumorigenic Effect of Bisphenol A in Breast Cancer via Altering the Tumor Microenvironment CANCERS, 2022, v.14 no.12, 3021
- Epithelial-stromal communication via CXCL1-CXCR2 interaction stimulates growth of ovarian cancer cells through p38 activation CELLULAR ONCOLOGY, 2021, v.44 no.1, 77-92
- Estimation of Dietary Capsaicinoid Exposure in Korea and Assessment of Its Health Effects NUTRIENTS, 2021, v.13 no.7, 2461
- Possible beneficial effects of N-acetylcysteine for treatment of triple-negative breast cancer Antioxidants, 2021, v.10 no.2, 1-22
- Development of a database of capsaicinoid contents in foods commonly consumed in Korea FOOD SCIENCE & NUTRITION, 2020, v.8 no.8, 4611-4624
- Immuno-Resolving Ability of Resolvins, Protectins, and Maresins Derived from Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Metabolic Syndrome Molecular Nutrition and Food Research, 2020, v.64 no.4, 1900824
- Use of saw palmetto (Serenoa repens) extract for benign prostatic hyperplasia Food Science and Biotechnology, 2019, v.28 no.6, 1599-1606
- Food-derived polyphenols inhibit the growth of ovarian cancer cells irrespective of their ability to induce antioxidant responses Heliyon, 2018, v.4 no.8, e00753
- Luteolin as a potential preventive and therapeutic candidate for Alzheimer's disease Experimental Gerontology, 2017, v.95, 39-43
- Regulation of HGF and c-MET Interaction in Normal Ovary and Ovarian Cancer: Importance of Targeting c-MET and HGF Interaction REPRODUCTIVE SCIENCES, 2017, v.24 no.4, 494-501
- Thiol-reducing agents prevent sulforaphane-induced growth inhibition in ovarian cancer cells FOOD & NUTRITION RESEARCH, 2017, v.61
- Association of curry consumption with blood lipids and glucose levels Nutrition Research and Practice, 2016, v.10 no.2, 212-220
- Effect of trans–fatty acids on lipid metabolism: Mechanisms for their adverse health effects Food Reviews International, 2016, v.32 no.3, 323-339
- Mechanism-based management for mucositis: option for treating side effects without compromising the efficacy of cancer therapy ONCOTARGETS AND THERAPY, 2016, v.9, 2007-2016
- Effective inhibition of c-MET-mediated signaling, growth and migration of ovarian cancer cells is influenced by the ovarian tissue microenvironment ONCOGENE, 2015, v.34 no.2, 144-153
- PTN signaling: Components and mechanistic insights in human ovarian cancer MOLECULAR CARCINOGENESIS, 2015, v.54 no.12, 1772-1785
- Curcumin as a cancer chemotherapy sensitizing agent Journal of the Korean Society for Applied Biological Chemistry, 2014, v.57 no.2, 273-280
- Estimation of curcumin intake in Korea based on the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2008-2012) NUTRITION RESEARCH AND PRACTICE, 2014, v.8 no.5, 589-594
- [저역서] Present Knowledge in Food Safety Elsevier, 2022, 1154
Courses
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2024-1st
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Biochemistry and Lab Ⅱ 강의 계획서 상세보기
- Subject No 36815Class No 01
- 3Year ( 3Credit , 3Hour) Fri 5~6 (ENG A103) , Fri 7~7 (ENG )
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Food bioactives and toxicity 강의 계획서 상세보기
- Subject No 38446Class No 01
- 4Year ( 3Credit , 3Hour) Tue 3~3 (ENG A102) , Thu 2~2 (ENG A102)
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2023-2nd
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Biochemistry and Lab I 강의 계획서 상세보기
- Subject No 36814Class No 01
- 2Year ( 3Credit , 3Hour) Fri 6~7 (ENG A103)
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Advanced Functional Food 강의 계획서 상세보기
- Subject No G18293Class No 01
- Year ( 3Credit , 3Hour) Mon 4~5 (ENG )
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Food Toxicology 강의 계획서 상세보기
- Subject No G18307Class No 01
- Year ( 3Credit , 3Hour) Tue 4~5 (ENG )
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2023-1st
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Food bioactives and toxicity 강의 계획서 상세보기
- Subject No 38446Class No 01
- 4Year ( 3Credit , 3Hour) Tue 2~2 (ENG A102) , Fri 3~3 (ENG A102)
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2022-2nd
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Biochemistry and Lab I 강의 계획서 상세보기
- Subject No 36814Class No 01
- 2Year ( 3Credit , 3Hour) Fri 5~6 (ENG ) , Fri 7~7 (153)
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Molecular and Cell Biology 강의 계획서 상세보기
- Subject No G18299Class No 01
- Year ( 3Credit , 3Hour) Tue 2~3 (ENG )
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2022-1st
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Biochemistry and Lab II 강의 계획서 상세보기
- Subject No 36815Class No 01
- 3Year ( 3Credit , 3Hour) Wed 5~6 (ENG ) , Wed 7~7 (152)
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Food Toxicology 강의 계획서 상세보기
- Subject No G18307Class No 01
- Year ( 3Credit , 3Hour) Mon 4~5 (ENG )
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2021-2nd
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Biochemistry and Lab I 강의 계획서 상세보기
- Subject No 36814Class No 01
- 2Year ( 3Credit , 3Hour) Thu 5~6 (ENG ) , Thu 7~7 (152)
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Food bioactives and toxicity 강의 계획서 상세보기
- Subject No 38446Class No 01
- 3Year ( 3Credit , 3Hour) Mon 3~3 (ENG ) , Wed 2~2 (152)
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2021-1st
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Biochemistry and Lab II 강의 계획서 상세보기
- Subject No 36815Class No 01
- 3Year ( 3Credit , 3.5Hour) Fri 5~6 (ENG ) , Fri 7~7 (151)
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Molecular and Cell Biology 강의 계획서 상세보기
- Subject No G15355Class No 01
- Year ( 3Credit , 3Hour) Tue 2~3 (ENG )
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Academic Background
University of Maryland, College Park Ph.D.(Food Science)
Ewha Womans University 이학석사(식품영양)
Ewha Womans University 이학사(식품영양)