Organizing Committee Member
Jung Y Kwon
Assistant Professor
Oregon State University
USA
Biography
B.S. 2004 - Seoul National University, Food Science & Technology M.S. 2006 - Seoul National University, Food Science & Technology Ph D. 2012 - Purdue University, Food Science
Research Area
Biological functions of natural dietary molecules derived from marine resources in health promotion and disease prevention. Research interest includes identifying marine-derived bioactive compounds with beneficial effects in obesity and associated metabolic syndrome focusing on the regulation of lipid metabolism and inflammation in adipose tissue; uncovering potential health value of seafood materials and underutilized aquatic resources to promote efficient utilization of the harvested resources.