circRNA Translation Optimization
IRES and UTR screening for systematic optimization of circRNA translation, including reproducibility analysis.
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LIFE SCIENCES · BIOLOGICAL ENGINEERING · BIOPROCESSING
Hello, I'm
Youngjin Yang.
Life Sciences undergraduate with research experience in RNA engineering and mammalian cell-based experiments, with growing interests in cellular systems and quantitative biology.
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Regenerative Medicine Research
Cell-based regenerative medicine research with cell culture, spheroid culture, molecular assays, tissue processing, and in vivo experiments.
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Research Intern · Kim Hakyun Lab
HEK293T culture, transfection, dual-luciferase assays, molecular cloning, IRES/UTR screening and data analysis.
Explore experience →Research Intern · Im Gun-il Lab
Regenerative medicine research; FACS experience and participation in mouse and rabbit in vivo experiments.
Explore experience →Target-specific circRNA Therapeutic Platform
An ongoing independent project combining translation enhancement with a target-condition ON/OFF concept for a circular RNA therapeutic platform.
Explore project →AI × Life Sciences
AI-Assisted SZ1 IRES Variant Analysis
A complete single-substitution scan of the 650-nt SZ1 IRES, paired with RNAfold structural analysis and nine experimental labels for exploratory study.
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Interactive mutation landscape
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Each point is one single-base substitution. Explore position against RNAfold ΔMFE, then select a point to inspect its structural changes and any measured translation efficiency.
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ACGT
RNAfold-derived values describe computational structure estimates. Experimental TE is shown only for variants with measurements; the current nine labeled variants support exploratory analysis and are not a validated prediction model.
Leadership & Activities
Student Council Leadership
Two years of student council involvement, including service as a division head in the second year.
Korea Social Contribution Association Supporter
Participated in supporter activities for the Korea Social Contribution Association.
Curriculum Development Project
Led a team in a university curriculum development competition, guiding project direction and collaboration to an award-winning result.
Creative Convergence Project
Led a creative convergence team project through planning, coordination, and execution, resulting in a team award.
Basketball Club Captain
Served as basketball club captain, coordinating team activities and members.
Skills
Cell & Molecular Biology
HEK293T culture · transient transfection · dual-luciferase assay · FACS · PCR · molecular cloning · plasmid preparation
RNA & Biological Systems
circRNA engineering · IRES screening · UTR optimization · reporter assays · experimental design
Quantitative Analysis
Python · experimental data analysis · statistical analysis · data visualization · GitHub
About
During 2026, I worked on RNA engineering research while building a broader foundation in experimental biology. My interests are centered on how biological systems can be designed, evaluated, and optimized through careful experimentation and quantitative analysis.
Education
B.S. · Life Sciences
Current undergraduate education.
Previous Undergraduate Education
Life Sciences · transferred to Chung-Ang University.
Direction
Biological Engineering
Experimental optimization · biological systems · quantitative evaluation · bioprocess development
Future Research
Space reserved for future internships, research projects, and bioprocessing experience.