Dr. Ji-Young Yoon

Short Bio

Dr. Ji-Young Yoon is a researcher from South Korea with a background in bone regeneration and tissue engineering. She received her B.Sc. in Biology from Chungbuk National University, and later completed both her M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Tissue Regeneration Engineering at Dankook University. Her doctoral research focused on the chemical reprogramming of fibroblasts into osteogenic-like cells, titled “Reprogramming of osteogenic cells and the applications in bone repair and disease modeling.”

Throughout her research, Dr. Yoon has gained experience in studying various biomaterials, including titanium discs, nanofibers, and PU/PCL films, mainly focusing on their biological effects, osteogenic potential, and the underlying mechanisms involved in cell–material interactions. She has also been involved in studies exploring the potential of exosomes and stem cells derived from human exfoliated deciduous teeth (SHEDs) for regenerative applications.

In May 2025, she joined the BAMBBI project, led by Prof. Maria Pau Ginebra in the BBT group. Her work focuses on establishing co-culture models to study how biomaterials influence the interaction between immune, osteogenic, and bacterial cells to support bone regeneration and prevent infection.