Hello, I’m Yejin.

M.S. Candidate in Molecular Microbiology & Immunology at the University of Southern California.

I study metabolomics and drug resistance in Mycobacterium tuberculosis and M. abscessus,

advised by professor Dr. Eoh

Introduce myself

“Like water—flexible, adaptable, and essential wherever I go.”

What I enjoy

  • Active in running, hiking and Golf.

  • Love connecting with people and sharing experiences.

  • Staying active keeps me grounded and inspired.

Master’s in Molecular Microbiology and Immunology, Keck School of Medicine

University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California 

Aug 2024 – Present

My Academic Time line

Potential PhD

2026 fall -

Bachelor's in Department of Biological and Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology

Sangmyung University, Seoul, Korea 

Mar 2018 – Aug 2024

My Extracurricular Activities

Sangmyung University

Department of Biological and Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology Major

  • Student Government – Sangmyung University 

    • Team reader

      • Organized events throughout the year as well as took care of student safety risk measures for school festivals and other school-wide activities.

      • Collected information from students regarding improvements within the student organization and proposed these ideas to the school in hopes to better the school experience.

  • Student Council – Sangmyung University’s Biotechnology Department

    • Representative President 

      • Prepared events throughout the year specifically arranged for the biotechnology students, such as preparing the school festival’s biotechnology department booth.

      • Activities alongside other team leaders, such as Teachers Day, etc., building community within the department.

  • Volunteer Tutoring Club

    • Science Tutor

      • Taught voluntarily at Wooam Elementary in Changwon’s countryside during the summer and winter breaks for a week to provide essential extra instruction in science.

  • Farm Assistance Program

    • Farming Volunteer

      • Worked five hours a day for a week, taking on tasks involved with sowing, cultivating, and harvesting crops, such as planting perilla leaves, digging potatoes, picking peppers, tying garlic, and giving milk to calves.