Hoon Sunwoo

Biography

Dr. Hoon Sunwoo joined the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical, the University of Alberta as Associated Professor in 2013. Dr. Sunwoo is a nationally and internationally recognized scholar, researcher, and collaborator. His expertise runs deep in several areas: pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and immunology. His research focuses on new frontiers in the development of therapeutic antibodies, vaccine delivery vehicles, point-of-care diagnostics, and in developing nutraceutical/pharmaceutical formulations for human health. Dr. Sunwoo is recognized for his practical, real-world perspective. He focuses on translational research that applies discoveries generated in the laboratory to studies in humans (bench to bedside). Nonetheless, he helps the adoption of best practices into community settings (bedside to practice). His work has embodied active collaboration with leading companies in a variety of industries. In 2014, Dr. Sunwoo received “The Innovation Makes Sense Recognition, TEC Edmonton” in recognition of his efforts and contributions to foster university-industry collaboration. He also received research grants from NSERC Collaborative Research Development (2016–2019), Alberta Advanced Education (2015–2018), Canadian Food Innovators and Agricultural Adaptation Council (2014–2018), MITACS Inc. (2015–2017), Alberta Livestock and Meat Agency Ltd (2011–2014) in support for his research activities. Dr. Hoon Sunwoo joined the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical, the University of Alberta as Associated Professor in 2013. Dr. Sunwoo is a nationally and internationally recognized scholar, researcher, and collaborator. His expertise runs deep in several areas: pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and immunology. His research focuses on new frontiers in the development of therapeutic antibodies, vaccine delivery vehicles, point-of-care diagnostics, and in developing nutraceutical/pharmaceutical formulations for human health. Dr. Sunwoo is recognized for his practical, real-world perspective. He focuses on translational research that applies discoveries generated in the laboratory to studies in humans (bench to bedside). Nonetheless, he helps the adoption of best practices into community settings (bedside to practice). His work has embodied active collaboration with leading companies in a variety of industries. In 2014, Dr. Sunwoo received “The Innovation Makes Sense Recognition, TEC Edmonton” in recognition of his efforts and contributions to foster university-industry collaboration. He also received research grants from NSERC Collaborative Research Development (2016–2019), Alberta Advanced Education (2015–2018), Canadian Food Innovators and Agricultural Adaptation Council (2014–2018), MITACS Inc. (2015–2017), Alberta Livestock and Meat Agency Ltd (2011–2014) in support for his research activities.

Research Interest

At present, my research is focused on development and application of therapeutic / diagnostic antibody and nutraceutical / pharmaceutical compounds.