Yu Choi

Yu Choi is a dedicated researcher focusing on controlling stem cell fate through different microenvironments. Stem cell behavior is influenced not only by biochemical signals but also by neighboring cells and extracellular matrices (ECMs). Yu Choi's past work has demonstrated that adipose-derived stem cells can sense and respond to varying matrix stiffness mimicking brain, skeletal muscle, and bone environments, leading to lineage-specific differentiation.

Yu Choi's research group is dedicated to exploring how mechanical cues, particularly stiffness, impact stem cells, with an emphasis on three key areas: investigating intracellular mechanisms of stem cell response to ECM mechanical cues, developing bio-inspired ECM as platforms for controlling stem cell fate, and programming stem cells for applications in stem cell therapy, tissue engineering, and regenerative medicine.

Yu Choi holds a Ph.D. in Tissue Engineering from the University of Melbourne, an MS in tissue engineering from Yonsei University, and a BE in Biotechnology from Yonsei University. With a rich academic background, Yu Choi has actively contributed to the field through roles such as Senior Lecturer at The University of Western Australia, as well as previous positions including Lecturer/Assistant Professor at the same university, Research Fellow/Lecturer at the University of Sydney, and Postdoctoral scholar at UCSD.