Bok Eum Kang
Postdoctoral Research Scientist
Summary
Resourceful researcher with a strong background in biosensor development with skillsets in electrophysiology. Looking to further develop and optimize biosensors while also implementing the sensors into physiological systems. Enjoys working as a team player and prioritizes accurate, reliable data collection and interpretation.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Korea Institute of Science and Technology
Seoul
2020.09 - Current
- Contributed to and actively participated in research conception, design and execution to address the role of Anoctamin-1 in neurodevelopment.
- Wrote and published peer-reviewed articles concerning naturally occurring chemicals in oriental medicinal plants and highlighted possible applications for drug development and presented the results at international meetings.
- Collaborated with several multidisciplinary team members to discover previously unknown mechanisms of naturally occurring chemicals in treating pain and inflammation.
Postdoctoral Researcher
Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Center for Functional Connectomics
Seoul
2019.09 - 2020.08
- Contributed to and actively participated in research involving fluorescent protein optimization for application in biosensors.
- Published findings in the Biophysical Journal and presented the data at international meetings.
- Mentored students and taught lab skills essential for students learning neuroscience.
Education
Ph.D. - Bio-medical Science And Technology
University of Science And Technology
Daejeon, South Korea 2013.09 - 2019.08
Bachelor of Arts - Biochemistry
DePauw University
Greencastle, IN USA 2008.08 - 2012.05
High School Diploma -
Rift Valley Academy
Kijabe, Kenya 2005.06 - 2008.05
Skills
Proficient in patch-clamp electrophysiology
Publications
Piao, H., Rajakumar, D., Kang, B., Kim, E., & Baker, B. (2015). Combinatorial mutagenesis of the voltage-sensing domain enables the optical resolution of action potentials firing at 60 Hz by a genetically encoded fluorescent sensor of membrane potential. Journal of Neuroscience, 35(1), 372–385.
Kang, B., & Baker, B. (2016). Pado, a fluorescent protein with proton channel activity can optically monitor membrane potential, intracellular pH, and map gap junctions. Scientific reports, 6(1), 1–13.
Storace, D., Rad, M., Kang, B., Cohen, L., Hughes, T., & Baker, B. (2016). Toward better genetically encoded sensors of membrane potential. Trends in neurosciences, 39(5), 277–289.
Yi, B., Kang, B., Lee, S., Braubach, S., & Baker, B. (2018). A dimeric fluorescent protein yields a bright, red-shifted GEVI capable of population signals in brain slice. Scientific reports, 8(1), 1–14.
Kang, B., Lee, S., & Baker, B. (2019). Optical consequences of a genetically-encoded voltage indicator with a pH sensitive fluorescent protein. Neuroscience research, 146, 13–21.
Rhee, J., Leong, L., Mukim, M., Kang, B., Lee, S., Bilbao-Broch, L., & Baker, B. (2020). Biophysical parameters of GEVIs: considerations for imaging voltage. Biophysical Journal, 119(1), 1–8.
Leong, L., Kang, B., & Baker, B. (2021). Improving the flexibility of Genetically Encoded Voltage Indicators via intermolecular FRET. Biophysical Journal, 120(10), 1927–1941.
Kang, B., Leong, L., Kim, Y., Miyazaki, K., Ross, W., & Baker, B. (2021). Mechanism of ArcLight derived GEVIs involves electrostatic interactions that can affect proton wires. Biophysical Journal, 120(10), 1916–1926.
Ha, T., Kim, M.S., Kang, B., Kim, K., Hong, S., Kang, T., Woo, J., Han, K., Oh, U., Choi, C., & others (2022). Lotus Seed Green Embryo Extract and a Purified Glycosyloxyflavone Constituent, Narcissoside, Activate TRPV1 Channels in Dorsal Root Ganglion Sensory Neurons. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 70(13), 3969–3978.
Timeline
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Korea Institute of Science and Technology
2020.09 - Current
Postdoctoral Researcher
Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Center for Functional Connectomics
2019.09 - 2020.08
Ph.D. - Bio-medical Science And Technology
University of Science And Technology
2013.09 - 2019.08
Bachelor of Arts - Biochemistry
DePauw University
2008.08 - 2012.05
High School Diploma -
Rift Valley Academy
2005.06 - 2008.05
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