Jae U. Jung

Jae U. Jung is an expert in the molecular biology of herpes viruses and their gene products as they relate to cell biology, biochemistry and immunology. His research addresses several key biological features of virus-host interactions, with a focus on host immune responses to viruses, mechanisms by which viruses induce tumors, and the ability of viruses to establish lifelong infections.

Education

 * 1982 B.S. Seoul National University, Korea
 * 1984 M.S. Seoul National University, Korea
 * 1989 Ph.D. University of California-Davis

Known for

 * Virus-induced cancer
 * Cell death: apoptosis and autophagy
 * Host and virus controls of interferon-mediated antiviral activity
 * Embryonic stem cell study for viral replication

Awards and honors

 * 1986 Distinguished Graduate Fellowship
 * 1987 - 1989 Jastro Shields Graduate Research Award
 * 1998 Appreciation award from Korean Bioscience Association
 * 1999 SBR/CKD Bioscience Award
 * 2000 - 2005 The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Scholar Award
 * 2004 NEBS-KOSEN Research Award
 * 2012 Ho-Am Prize in Medicine