Sung Soo Jang

Postdoctoral Scholar, Neurology and Neurological Sciences

Bio

Dr.Jang is a neuroscientist who has a strong passion and interest in investigating the mechanisms that underlie neurodevelopmental disorders such as Epilepsy and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). He is a scientist who does not dreams of building successful career through science, but would like to become a pure brain researcher who loves scientific discovery itself and help patients suffering from Neurological disorders through academic observations.

Honors & Awards

2018 Pre-Doctoral Fellowship, American Epilepsy Society (2018)
2015 Pre-Doctoral Research Award, Association of Korean Neuroscientist, USA (2015)

Professional Education

Bachelor of Science, Konkuk University (2007)
Master of Science, Seoul National University (2009)
Doctor of Philosophy, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign (2019)
Post-Doc, Gladstone Institute of Neurological Disease, CA, USA, Neuroscience (2021)
Doctor of Philosophy, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, IL, USA, Neuroscience (2019)
Master of Science, Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea, Neuroscience (2009)
Bachelor of Science, KonKuk University, Seoul, South Korea, Biological Science (2007)

Community and International Work

Volunteer, Champaign, IL

Topic

Brain Awareness Day

Partnering Organization(s)

the Orpheum Children's Science Museum

Populations Served

Location

US

Ongoing Project

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Opportunities for Student Involvement

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