Yunsuk Koh

Biography

Yunsuk Koh is currently working as an Assistant Professor in Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences at Baylor University. His education and training is Doctoral of Philosophy in Exercise Science, emphasis in Exercise Physiology with Nutrition minor. Texas Woman’s University, Denton, TX. 2008 & Master of Science in Exercise Science, emphasis in Exercise Physiology. Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS 2002 & Master of Physical Education in Physical Education, emphasis in Exercise Physiology. Kangwon National University, Kangwon, Korea. 1999 & Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering. Samchok National University, Kangwon, Korea 1996. His research interests include the role of exercise and obesity on risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD) and metabolic syndrome. More specifically, his research topics are focused on the effects of exercise interventions on cell adhesion molecules and blood lipid and lipoprotein metabolism related to atherosclerosis in overweight and obese individuals or patients with CVD. He is currently investigating the effects of exercise at different intensities on the responses of pro-inflammatory biomarkers including VCAM-1, ICAM-1, E-selectin, monocyte, macrophage, Lp(a), CRP, and oxidized LDL (ox-LDL) along with its biochemical mediators such as 12/15 lipoxygenases and myeloperoxidase. He had no. of publications in many national and international journals.

Research Interest

Role of exercise and obesity on risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD) and metabolic syndrome, effects of exercise interventions on cell adhesion molecules and blood lipid and lipoprotein metabolism