Seoyeon Bok, PhD

Adjunct Assistant Professor of Research in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine (Courtesy)

Contact & profiles

Appointments

Adjunct Assistant Professor of Research in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine (Courtesy)Primary
Pathology and Laboratory Medicine · 2026–

Past Appointments

Instructor in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Pathology and Laboratory Medicine · 2024–2026
Research Associate in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Pathology and Laboratory Medicine · 2023–2024
Postdoctoral Associate in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Pathology and Laboratory Medicine · 2018–2023

Education

Ph.D.
Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) Republic of Korea, 2017
M.Sc.
Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) Republic of Korea, 2014
B.S.
Sejong University (Republic of Korea), 2012

Highlights

2 grants

PI
A calvarial stem cell mediating a new bone-brain axis in Alzheimer's disease
National Institute on Aging · 2025–2027Career
K99AG090732-02
PI
An articular cartilage stem cell mediating cartilage regeneration for the treatment of osteoarthritis
Arthritis National Research Foundation · 2023–2026
ANRF 230310-02

Newly Discovered Bone Stem Cell Causes Premature Skull Fusion
September 20, 2023
Craniosynostosis, the premature fusion of the top of the skull in infants, is caused by an abnormal excess of a previously unknown type of bone-forming stem cell, according to a preclinical study led by researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine.
Jumpstart Awards Recognize Early-Career Investigators
August 5, 2022
Six Weill Cornell Medicine postdoctoral associates, instructors and junior faculty seeking to pursue independent research careers have received 2022 JumpStart Career Development awards.