PhD student
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Mr. Jongwon Lim is a doctoral candidate within the Bioengineering department at UIUC, conducting research under the supervision of Professor Rashid Bashir. He earned both his undergraduate and graduate degrees in Biomedical Engineering from Yonsei University. His main research pursuits involve advancing molecular diagnostic platforms, with a specific emphasis on integrating translational research within the realm of in vitro diagnostics. His overarching research objective is to synergize the distinct and varied domains of study encompassing biology, chemistry, mechanics, materials, and computational research. This synthesis aims to develop a translational diagnostic platform capable of swiftly and accurately identifying disease markers, encompassing conditions like cancer and infectious diseases.