Dong-Min completed his Master’s degree in a wet lab focused on the molecular biology of Arabidopsis aging. It was during the process of acquiring data to validate his hypotheses that he first recognized the transformative potential of bioinformatics. To gain practical experience, he joined a bioinformatics firm, where he became proficient in analyzing various datasets generated via NGS technologies. Based on this foundation, he is now driven to study the mechanisms of neurodevelopment. He is particularly keen on utilizing cutting-edge technologies—such as scRNA-seq, spatial transcriptomics, deep learning, and organoids—to overcome historical research barriers and elucidate the complexities of the nervous system.

Education & Training

• 2025-present Ph.D. candidate, Department of Integrated Biomedical and Life Science, Korea University
• 2022-2025 Bioinformatician at Theragen Bio
• 2018-2021 M.Sc., Division of Biological Science and Technology, Yonsei University
• 2014-2018 B.Sc., Division of Biological Science and Technology, Yonsei University

Publications

• Kim, H., Kim, Y., Park, J., Shin, D. M., Kim, J. H., Gunathilake, M., … & Kim, J. (2025). Integrative transcriptomic analysis of Korean high-grade serous ovarian cancer. PLoS Genetics, 21(9), e1011660.
• Lee, S., Lee, J., Lyoo, K. S., Shin, Y., Shin, D. M., Kim, J. W., … & Hwang, G. S. (2024). Unraveling metabolic signatures in SARS-CoV-2 variant infections using multiomics analysis. Frontiers in Immunology, 15, 1473895.
• Choi, Y., Shin, D., Hong, C. P., Shin, D. M., Cho, S. H., Kim, S. S., … & Jung, J. H. (2023). The effects of environmental Microplastic on wharf roach (Ligia exotica): A Multi-Omics approach. Chemosphere, 335, 139122.
• Pham, G., Shin, D. M., Kim, Y., & Kim, S. H. (2022). Ran-GTP/-GDP-dependent nuclear accumulation of NONEXPRESSOR OF PATHOGENESIS-RELATED GENES1 and TGACG-BINDING FACTOR2 controls salicylic acid-induced leaf senescence. Plant Physiology, 189(3), 1774-1793.
• Kim, Y., Kim, S. H., Shin, D. M., & Kim, S. H. (2021). ATBS1-INTERACTING FACTOR 2 negatively modulates pollen production and seed formation in Arabidopsis. Frontiers in plant science, 12, 704958.
• Kim, Y., Park, S. U., Shin, D. M., Pham, G., Jeong, Y. S., & Kim, S. H. (2020). ATBS1-INTERACTING FACTOR 2 negatively regulates dark-and brassinosteroid-induced leaf senescence through interactions with INDUCER OF CBF EXPRESSION 1. Journal of Experimental Botany, 71(4), 1475-1490.