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Kim Kwang-soo

Kim Kwang-soo is a biology topic covered in the lgStudy science library. This page brings together a partial reference excerpt, illustrations, worked examples, real-world applications and a short study plan, so you can understand Kim Kwang-soo rather than just read about it. In short: Kim Kwang-soo (born 1954) is a South Korean neuroscientist. Education B.S.

Key takeaways

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Reference excerpt

Kim Kwang-soo (born 1954) is a South Korean neuroscientist.

Education B.S. Seoul National University, Department of Microbiology (1977) M.S. Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Biological Science and Engineering (1979) Ph.D. Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Biological Science and Engineering (Dewey D. Ryu) (1983) M.S.(hon.) Harvard Medical School, Neuroscience (2011) Postdoctoral Training

Postdoc. Fellow, MIT, Dept. of Biology (Molecular Genetics; Lenny Guarente, 1983–1985) Postdoc. Associate, MIT, Dept. of Biology (Molecular Genetics; Lenny Guarente, 1987–1989)

Work Kim is a Professor and Director at the Molecular Neurobiology Laboratory, McLean Hospital, Harvard Medical School. He has over 20 year experiences to investigate molecular neurobiology of midbrain dopamine neuronal system in health and disease, focusing on elucidating the genetic network of intrinsic signaling molecules and extrinsic transcription factors for development and maintenance of dopamine neurons. He is also investigating stem cell biology and has pioneered to generate human induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells by protein-based reprogramming methods and demonstrated that these protein-iPS cells can efficiently generate functional dopamine neurons. He is currently focused on translating his neuroscience and stem cell research to potential therapeutic development for brain disorders such as Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, and inflammatory diseases.

Awards Scholarship from Seoul National University (1974–1977) Graduated with the highest departmental honor (Department of Microbiology, Seoul National University) (1977) Graduated with the highest departmental honor (Department of Biological Science and Technology, KAIST) (1979) National Full Scholarship for Graduate Study at KAIST (1977–1982) National Scholarship and Travel Award for the Study in U.S. (1983–1984) First Award Grant from NIMH (1992–1998) NARSAD Independent Award (2000–2005) Society of Bioscience Research (SBR) Bioscience Award (2003) Lead Reviewer Award from Stem Cells (2006) NIH Director's Opportunity Grant (top 3%) (2010–2013)

External links Department of Neurobiology McLean Hospital Mailman Research Center

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Worked examples

Example 1 — a first encounter with Kim Kwang-soo

Start with the simplest possible case. Write down what Kim Kwang-soo claims or describes in one sentence, then invent the smallest concrete situation in which that sentence is true. In biology, the smallest case is usually a single object, a single equation or a single measurement. Check that every symbol or term in your sentence has a meaning in that case.

Example 2 — changing one variable

Take the situation from Example 1 and change exactly one quantity: double it, halve it, or set it to zero. Predict what should happen to Kim Kwang-soo before you calculate. Comparing your prediction with the result is the fastest way to find out whether you understand the idea or only the words.

Example 3 — an exam-style question

Typical questions about Kim Kwang-soo ask you to (a) state it precisely, (b) apply it to given data, and (c) explain a limitation. Practise writing all three answers in under five minutes; the third part is what separates a full-mark answer from an average one.

Applications of Kim Kwang-soo

In research: Kim Kwang-soo appears in biology research whenever the underlying quantities have to be modelled precisely. Papers usually cite it as a starting assumption and then explore where it breaks down.
In technology and industry: Engineering practice reuses Kim Kwang-soo in design rules, simulations and safety margins. Knowing the idea lets you read a specification sheet and understand why the numbers look the way they do.
In the classroom: Kim Kwang-soo is common in secondary-school and first-year university syllabi. It links to neighbouring topics 1954 births, KAIST alumni, Living people, so understanding it makes those chapters shorter.
In everyday life: Look for Kim Kwang-soo outside the textbook — in sport, cooking, traffic, electronics or the sky above you. An example you found yourself is remembered far longer than one you were given.

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How to study Kim Kwang-soo in 20 minutes

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Frequently asked questions

What is Kim Kwang-soo in simple terms?

Kim Kwang-soo (born 1954) is a South Korean neuroscientist. Education B.S.

Why does Kim Kwang-soo matter?

Because it connects several biology ideas at once: it gives you a definition you can apply, a quantity you can calculate, and a way to check whether a result is plausible.

How should I study Kim Kwang-soo?

Read the excerpt, restate it from memory, then work through the examples and applications listed on this page. The five-step study plan above takes about twenty minutes.

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