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Contact:Jung Lim
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Education
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Employment
- University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Assistant Professor, 2008-present
- Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, Instructor, 2006-2008
- Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, Post-doc., 2002-2006
- Korea Institute of Science & Technology (KIST), Korea, Post-doc., 1999-2002
Awards
- Faculty Research & Creative Activity Award, UNL College of Engineering (2013)
- Scientist Development Grant Award, American Heart Association (2012)
- Certificate of Recognition for Contributions to Students, UNL Parents Association and Teaching Council (2012)
- People Who Inspire, The Black Masque Chapter of Mortar Board at UNL (2011)
- International Scholar, Graduate School of Dentistry, Kyung Hee University, Korea (2009)
Current Research
Our group aims to regulate cell function and fate via applying biomaterial cues (chemical and topographical micro/nanopatterning, surface energy tuning) and mechanical signals (fluid flow-induced shear stress, stretch, impulsive pressurization) and through co-regulatory effects from biomaterial and mechanical signals. Further, by integrating molecular engineering (RNA interference or overexpression) of key signaling molecules, e.g., FAK, ROCK, cadherin, and NF-κB, we aim to reveal the role of focal adhesion, cytoskeletal tension, cell-cell interaction, and immune response in cells sensing and responding to biomaterials and mechanical signals. The crosstalk between extracellular milieus and cell signaling cascades in cell-biomaterial interaction and mechanotransduction revealed through our study will provide high impact mechanistic data for biomaterials science, mechanobiology, and regenerative medicine.
