Dr Eun-Gyung Cho | Biomaterials | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Eun-Gyung Cho is a leading biomedical scientist specializing in extracellular vesicles (EVs), skin biology, and stem cell applications. She currently holds multiple leadership positions, including Director of the H&B Science Center at CHA Meditech Co., Ltd., Director of the Consumer Health 2 Center at CHA Advanced Research Institute, and Adjunct Associate Professor at CHA University. Her career bridges cutting-edge biomedical research with real-world therapeutic and cosmetic applications, particularly in skin regeneration, aging, and immunology. She has published over 50 scientific papers and filed more than 240 patents, demonstrating innovation and scientific excellence across academia and industry.

Dr Eun-Gyung Cho, CHA R&D Institute/CHABio group, South Korea

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🎓 Education

Dr. Eun-Gyung Cho holds a strong academic foundation in biological sciences and biotechnology. She earned her Ph.D. in Biological Sciences from Seoul National University (1998–2002) 🧬🎓, where she specialized in molecular and cellular biology. Prior to that, she completed her M.S. in Life Science at GIST, Kwangju (1996–1998) 🔬📘, gaining expertise in bio-research and developmental biology. Her academic journey began with a B.S. in Agricultural Biology at Seoul National University (1992–1996) 🌱🧪, where she built her initial skills in genetics, plant science, and biotechnology. This educational pathway laid the groundwork for her exceptional career in biomedical innovation.

🏢 Professional Experience

Dr. Eun-Gyung Cho brings over two decades of dynamic experience across academia, research, and biotechnology innovation. She currently serves as Director at CHA Meditech and the CHA Advanced Research Institute, and is an Adjunct Associate Professor at CHA University 🏢🔬📚. Previously, she held senior leadership roles at Amorepacific Corporation, including Team Leader and Chief Scientist, where she led R&D in bio-cosmeceuticals and exosome-based technologies 💄🧫. Her global expertise is further enriched by postdoctoral research at the NIH and Sanford-Burnham Institute in the USA 🌍🧠. Dr. Cho’s career reflects a blend of scientific depth, leadership, and innovation 💡🧪.

🧖‍♀️ Research Experience

Dr. Eun-Gyung Cho has led a distinguished research career in extracellular vesicles (EVs), stem cell biology, and skin science across academia and industry. At CHA Meditech and Amorepacific, she developed innovative biomaterials including EV-based skin boosters, anti-aging formulations, and microbial-derived therapies 🧪🧖‍♀️🌿. Her postdoctoral work at Sanford-Burnham and NIH advanced neurogenesis, cell cycle regulation, and bio-signaling mechanisms 🧠🔬🧫. With over 240 patents and 40+ publications, she has made pioneering contributions in cosmeceuticals, dermaceuticals, and regenerative medicine 🌟📈💊. Her research bridges fundamental science with real-world applications in skin health and personalized biotherapy.

🔬 Research Focus

Dr. Eun-Gyung Cho’s research centers on extracellular vesicles (EVs) 🧫, particularly their roles in intercellular communication, drug delivery, and as biomaterials for dermatological therapy 💉🧴. She specializes in developing skin boosters and biostimulators using EVs, peptides, recombinant proteins, and stem cell-conditioned media 🧬. Her work extends to skin biology 🧖‍♀️—exploring melanogenesis, skin barrier function, and cutaneous immunity—and stem cell biology, including iPSC differentiation into skin and neural lineages 🌱🧠. With deep roots in molecular biology, she also investigates cell cycle regulation, tumorigenesis, and apoptosis, bridging fundamental science with regenerative and aesthetic medicine 🧪💡.

📚 Publications

Human Probiotic Lactobacillus paracasei-Derived Extracellular Vesicles Improve Tumor Necrosis Factor-α-Induced Inflammatory Phenotypes in Human Skin
Authors: Kwang-soo Lee, Yunsik Kim, Jin Hee Lee, Suji Shon, Aram Kim, An Vuong Quynh Pham, Chungho Kim, Dong Hyun Kim, Yoon-Keun Kim, Eun-Gyung Cho
Journal: Cells, 2023

Comparative Lipidomic Analysis of Extracellular Vesicles Derived from Lactobacillus plantarum APsulloc 331261 Living in Green Tea Leaves Using Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry
Authors: Hyoseon Kim, Minjung Kim, Kilsun Myoung, Wanil Kim, Jaeyoung Ko, Kwang Pyo Kim, Eun-Gyung Cho
Journal: International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2020

Kojyl Cinnamate Ester Derivatives Increase Adiponectin Expression and Stimulate Adiponectin-Induced Hair Growth Factors in Human Dermal Papilla Cells
Authors: Phil June Park, Eun-Gyung Cho
Journal: International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2019

Circadian Expression of TIMP3 Is Disrupted by UVB Irradiation and Recovered by Green Tea Extracts
Authors: Sunyoung Park, Eun-Soo Lee, Nok-Hyun Park, Kyeonghwan Hwang, Eun-Gyung Cho
Journal: International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2019