Insup Choi, Ph.D.
Dr. Insup Choi is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pathology, driven by a fundamental question that has shaped his research career: “Why don’t neurons in the central nervous system (CNS) regenerate after injury?” Dr. Choi earned his Ph.D. in Neuroscience from Ajou University in South Korea. He then completed his postdoctoral training under the guidance of Prof. Zhenyu Yue at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. After serving as an instructor and assistant professor at Mount Sinai, Dr. Choi established his independent research program in September 2024 at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. As a glial biologist, Dr. Choi’s work focuses on investigating the crucial roles of glial cells in neurodegenerative diseases, with a particular emphasis on Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases. His research aims to unravel the complex interactions between glial cells and neurons, potentially leading to new therapeutic strategies for CNS injuries and neurodegenerative disorders.
Heesoo Kim, M.A.
I’m a lab manager in Choi’s lab. Previously, I worked as a lab technician for two and a half years.
I’m really excited about this job here and looking forward to working with many scientists in the near future.
Team Members
Future Leader
We are looking for a postdoc!
Groundbreaker
We are looking for Ph.D student!