Cheon Lab

The purpose of our research is to develop evolutionary nanomaterials with enhanced and combined properties. Those evolutionary nanoparticles can be used in nano-bio interface as a novel tool to find new discoveries in biology. Moreover, they can provide novel approaches for imaging probes and therapy in current medicine. In the Nanomedicine group, researchers have focused on developing novel nanomaterials with specific function such as imaging agents or therapeutic agents. Due to the property of transformation of nanomaterials, they can change external physical stimulation to another form of stimulation such as magnetism, mechanical force or thermal energy. Simultaneously, in order to apply those nanomaterials in in vivo systems, researchers have developed diverse strategies to evade immune defense system in our body and minimize unwanted side effects. In order to examine the biodistribution and effects of nanomaterials in biological systems, we have our own animal facility for in vivo effect of those nanomaterials. We also have essential equipments such as MRI, optical microscope (confocal, TIRF, etc.), magnetic hyperthermia, FACS, HPLC, FPLC, DLS, and PL.